French Maid Hero Of Train Raid Rescues Commander Message
Miss Schloborn, a Chinese frontier train maid employed by the Aldrich family, hid a diamond bracelet and wallet during a raid by bandits near Shantung. Forced to march through mountains, she volunteered to carry a white flag, exposing herself to gunfire, and narrowly escaped death to deliver a message to the troops' commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inperts
Shanghai
C. Aldrich
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Shantung Frontier
Tsinenty
Mile
Schloborn
Solidaire
Aldrich
Mie Sechteborn
Miss Aldrich
Minnie McFadden
B. V. Costa
Mlaz
Alps
Mystery in Death of Noted Musician Gustaf Holmquist
Chicago reporters confirm the death of Gustaf Holmquist, renowned bass soloist and vocal instructor, in a taxicab incident. He had recently returned from Ottemwa and performed for the Sunday Evening club. Police seek three strangers who hired the taxi at Union Station before Holmquist died at a local hospital.
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Chicago
Gustaf Holmgeist
Ottemwa
Sunday Evening Club
Gustaf Holmquist
Holmquist
Union Station
Tolmgnist
Baxi
Gustav
Sweden
Chicagowedish Choral Club
Stockholm
Free State Ready to Return O'Brien and Others
Dublin reports Irish Free State Secretary Kevin O Higgins said he would deliver Art O Brien and all other prisoners deported from England to Ireland upon request. He noted the agreement securing their capture included habeas corpus rulings. A recent writ of habeas corpus was obtained in England for O Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Kevin O'Higgins
Railroads Grant Major Wage Increases This Summer
Chicago May 12 railroads have granted wage increases totaling about 2,000,000 yearly in recent weeks. Negotiations ongoing in twelve settlements adding roughly 50,000,000 annually.
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Chicago
Ottumwa Man Elected President of Iowa Travelers Protective
Simon St vica president H Shaw Ottumwa was named second vice president Ray Maxwell Fairfield third vice president J G Stein Ottumwa secretary treasurer and Tey WLI Dibble Mason City honorary chaplain Mason City won the 1924 convention and Ottumwa was chosen state headquarters after a dispute over headquarter location with Mason City and Keokuk Davenport Cedar Rapids and other cities voting on the 1994 and 1926 conventions.
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Cedar Rapids
Shiroid Vinson
Post GO
Oteurmwa
Iowa
Travelers Protective Association
Mason City
Ottumwa
Associatite
Simonst Vica
H. Shaw
Oskaloosa
Ray Maxwell
Pairfield
Third View
J. G. Stein
Aerretary-Treasur
Tey
WLI
Dibble
Mason Ty
5Thmwa
Keoknk
Burlington
Cedic
Rapids
Davenport
Waterton
Prohibition Tied to Eugenics Claims at National Convention
In Des Moines on May 14, Dr A T Kottler of Chicago hailed the eighteenth amendment as the world s most tremendous eugenics law. He argued reduced alcohol in newborns would speed human evolution. Des Moines doctors W A Guild was elected president with Jean Duplessis Chicago as vice president and J M Marshiall Des Moines as secretary.
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Des Moines
de. A.T. Kottter
Chicago
W. A. Guild
Jean DuPlessis
J. Marshiall
Boot Leg Ring Said to Control Central West Booze
Federal authorities in Cedar Rapids say they have traced a major bootleg operation supplying Iowa cities including Tama, Eagle Grove, Sioux City and Omaha. A Chicago man faced a warrant while no arrests are yet made as agents compile three months of evidence of alcohol shipments via express from Chicago and from Canada.
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Cedar Rapids
Central West
Chicago
Tama
Eagle Grove
Sioux City
Omaha
Express
Canada
Governor Misses Sioux City Speech Due to Strain
Gov. Ken., unable to attend the Sioux City dedication, remains at the Des Moines capital as doctors order rest after a strained legislature session. Sioux City plans a big celebration for the opening of the bridge spanning the Big Sioux River.
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Des Moines
Siouwx City
South Dakota
Iowa
Big Sioux
Sioux City
Ken
Woman, 96, Walks Mile a Day for Fun
Town City May 12 Mrs B J Carpenter head of five generations all women celebrated her ninety six birthday. She remains energetic and proud she can walk a mile daily and has keen hearing and sight for her age. Carpenter recalls Town City before the Rock Island arrived in 1856 and credits personal health and self care for her longevity.
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Town
City
B. J. Carpenter
Sea Route Seen As Farm Help In Great Lakes Plan
Former Gov. W. L. Harding argued the Great Lakes St Lawrence tidewater project would add five cents per bushel to Iowa grain and from one half to one cent a pound on meats lard butter and other exports. He said completion would cut freight costs save time reduce transit time and transfer damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater
Iowa
W. L. Harding
Alleged Slayer Is Taken to Wyoming
Deputy Sheriff G. H. Romsay and Frank Dores, arrested in Cedar Rapids for the murder of Mrs. Albert Sanchez in Cheyenne last Saturday, were taken west tonight. Dores denies involvement while Romsay says circumstantial evidence points to him.
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Cedar Rapids
G. H. Romsay
Cheyenne. Co
West
Frank Dores
Albert Sanchez
Cheyenne
Dores
Romsay
Polk County to Pave Road into Des Moines
Polk County plans a $406,000 summer project to build a paved highway from the east into Des Moines. The plan eliminates all grade crossings between here and Mitchellville and routes main choices through White Way primary No. 7 and the Prairie City road.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Here
Mitchellville
White Way
Prairie City
Lac
County Board of Supervisora
Marble Rock Child Loses Thumb in Pony Accident
In May 13 3 year old Duane Boyd suffered the first joint of his right thumb being torn off while leading a pony in the yard. The rope is thought to have twisted around his hand causing the limb to be pulled off and later amputated.
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Marble Rock
Duane Boyd
Suit for Money Due on Hotel Sold Thru Plant Is Dismissed
Sioux City reports a district court dismissal of A P F Matteson’s $1,060 claim against Mrs. Pearl Hamilton for the hotel lease purchase price. Evidence showed Hamilton took over the property after arrangements and notes, later stating she never profited. Judge Wakefield relieved Hamilton of obligations. Matteson resumed duties at the hotel.
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Sioux City
Matteson
Pearl Hamilton
Judge Wakefield
Divorces in Linn County Rise Despite Prohibition
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 12 That theory that prohibition would curb divorces fails to fit county records. So far this year 12h divorces have been granted with many others on the docket. Cruel and inhuman treatment leads the list with desertion second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Named R I Headquarters for Rock Island Lines
Des Moines has become the operating headquarters for the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railway east of the Missouri river. Daniel Coughlin, general manager, will oversee the lines within the district.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Daniel Coughlin
Woman Killed When Auto Loses Wheel in Clarinda
In Clarinda Iowa on May 12 Mrs Robert McFarland 35 died when the car overturned after a wheel came off. Her 3-year-old son was seriously injured and two others in the vehicle escaped uninjured.
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Clarinda
Robert McFarland
Here
Kendall Reappoints Board of Optometry
Gov Ken dall reappointed the state board of optometry examiners for another year. Members listed include J M R Hanson Toledo James McDonald Washta and Alfred Meyer Davenport.
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Des Moines
Kendall
State Board of Optometry Examiners
J. M. R. Hanson
Toledo
James McDonald
Washta
Alfred 4. Meyer
Davenport
Young Men Fancies in Jasper Need Cupid’s Help
Jasper County notes no marriage licenses issued in three weeks as May 22 is reported. In Des Moines on May 12, Tawis A. Brown, 34, was arrested by federal agents for narcotics peddling. he came from Kansas City where he had been imprisoned for selling dope and will be arraigned in federal court.
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Newton
Jasper County
Cupid
Des Moines
Tawis A. Brown
Brown
Kansas City
State Briefs from Town City Iowa Sports Training Demand
Iowa State officials note high demand for physical trainers and athletic coaches, with a special course planned for the summer session here. Fort Madison reports the death of Mrs Sta B Dow 67 after being struck by a car while stepping from a curb in Washington township. Des Moines records the death by suicide of Matthew A Stanfel 35 a stoner business man whose body was found behind his cleaning establishment on Fast Grand Avenue. Harry Eaton secretary of the state pharmacy board announced a pharmacy exam date set for June 7 in Town City. Burlington notes Carlauth Giarenes Ta was elected president of the Town district of the evangelical synod of North America Rev J H Beuscher vice president Rev E Zeybold Ackley Ta secretary and John Blau Burlington treasurer with over 69 ministers and about 100 delegates attending.
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Fort Madison
Sta B. Dow
Washington Township
Des Moines
Matthew A. Stanfel
Stoner
Staniel
State Pharmacy Board
Town City
Burlington
Carlauth
Giarene
S. Ta
Evangelical Synod of North America
J. H. Beuscher
E. Zeybold
Ackley
John Blau
Iowa
Interior work begins on Walnut Court apartments
Progress on the Walnut Court building bounds Walnut Pine and Iowa streets with interior work starting. Brick work finished and the concrete roof slab poured. Equipment contracts let for lighting refrigeration water softening and two Otis elevators. Completion expected early October.
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Walnut Court
Walnut, Pine
Iowa Streets
Vipers
Waterroot Roofing & Supply Co
Poisoned Punch Sickens Rose Poly Prom Guests
Terre Haute Indiana May 12 — about 50 students and guests at Rose Polytechnic Institute junior prom were treated after attendees drank punch suspected of poisoning. Dr EB L Larkin said several cases were serious but likely nonfatal, while coach John Millen found a bottle with castor oil and red pepper in the gym. Medical alcohol is suspected as the poison and was added after the fourth dance as guests writhed and fainted.
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United Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Ifty
Rose Polytechnic Institute
EB. L. Larkin
Altho
John Millen
Larkin
Chicago Carmen to Get Raise on Strike
Chicago surface line conductors and motormen plan a strike vote before June 1 if pay demands are not met. Track lay ers union officials have joined the trainmen in backing the wage increase request.
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Chicago
Carmen
Florida Senate and House Pass Antilashing Prisoner Bills
In Tallahassee on May 12 the Florida legislature advanced bills banning prisoner lashing and prohibiting the leasing of convicts, signaling a crackdown on corporal punishment and prisoner labor practices. Separately, Prairie Oil & Gas in Independence Kansas announced a fourth crude oil price cut, lowering Midcontinent crude by 10 cents per barrel since April 23 to a range of 1.10 to 2.20 per barrel.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Senate
House
Florida
Independence
Kan
Prairie Oil & Gas Co
William Anderson Sues for Divorce From Kathryn Anderson
William Anderson filed for divorce from Kathryn Anderson claiming cruel treatment and threats. They wed at Allison Texas on July 14 1888 and have seven children, with Arnold age 13 in plaintiff custody request. The article notes a new submarine cable development capable of handling more traffic than existing cables.
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William Anderson
Kathryn Anderson
Allison
Vic
Arnold
Hanford MacNider Embarks for Europe Visit
National Commander Hanford MacNider departs to represent the American Legion at the British Legion encampment in London. He may visit western front battlefields and will return for the Iowa convention in August.
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Masonry
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
British Legion
London
Eurape
MacNider
Western Front
State College Memorial Fund
Anmies
Iowa State College
War Memorial Union Fund
Post
Park
Sigourney
Warner Post
iThe Park
Illinois Insurance Superintendent Charged With Favoritism
Witnesses before the senate insurance subcommittee testified that Thomas J. Houston state superintendent of insurance favored the Managers' association, a Chicago general agents group, and used threats to push independent companies out by license cancellations. An Aetna Life Insurance general agent said he was pressured to pledge not to accept policies rewritten by Leroy Burton and Harry A. Davis. Additional testimony claimed Houston agents audited books of four general agents to see if they carried independent business.
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Chicago
Senate Insurance
Thomas J. Houston
Managers’ Association
Illinois
F. B. Mason
Aetna Lifeurance Company
Managers Association
Leroy Burton
Harry A. Davis
Houston
Bonus Bonds Offered at 41 4 in Des Moines
Town soldiers' bonus bonds were placed on sale today with an interest rate of 11 4 percent. The offering would not continue after June 2, per the state treasurer's office, though treasury offices expect a fresh offer before then.
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Dee Moines
Treasury
Iowa Agriculture Bureaus to Stay Under New Secretary
Des Moines May 12 1 GG Clark state food and dairy commissioner and Dr Peter Malcolm state veterinarian will head their bureaus under the consolidation plan approved by the last legislature. R W Cassady secretary of agriculture says many experienced employees will be retained.
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Des Moines
Iowa Legionnaire
Legionnaire
Iowa
Sioux City
Manajan Post
New Orleans
San Francisco
Clark
Food and Dairy
Peter Malcolm
R. W. Cassady
Cassady
Haiti Rejects White Slave Question in League Query
Haiti replies to League of Nations questionnaire denying any "white slave" issue on the island. Government states the query does not apply locally and notes the secretariat may revise language to include black brown yellow or Venice slaves.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Haiti
League
Venice
Ten Year Old Texas Girl Remembered by Mother's Day Rose
In San Antonio on Mothers Day Mary Cavander, claimed as the world’s youngest mother, will not be honored as a mother by the mission home. Her two month old son Gordon Joe will wear a red rose as a token of the day while staff treat Mary as a child and shield her from the full duties of motherhood.
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Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Gordon Joe
Mary Cavander
Mary
Sarah Culberson
San Antonio Mission
Russian Foreign Minister Warns of War Over British Demands
Moscow May 12 George Tchitcherin the foreign minister said Russia will not retreat before imperialism and that breaking relations could mean war. He declared Russia is prepared to meet the enemy and offered no step backward in the face of Britain’s ultimatum.
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Moscow
Russia
George Tchitcherin
Tehitcherin
French Troop Train Narrowly Misses Bridge Disaster
Essen May 12 A French troop train with a brigade of artillery halted 30 yards from a major Rhine Herne canal bridge near Osterfeld as dynamite blew supports on both sides. The explosion appeared timed too soon, warning the engines and averting catastrophe.
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Associated Press
Essen
Osterfeld
Rhine- Herne Canal
Wethered Wins British Amateur Golf Title
Roger Wethered defeated Robert Harris to win the British amateur golf championship final. He closed out the 36-hole match with a 7 and 6 victory after taking the last 36-hole segment as Harris struggled.
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Wethered
City Gallen
Eng
Roger Wethered
Arrests May Uncover Big Auto Theft Ring
Omaha police report the arrest of Harry Moore Des Maines Jr and two companions as a possible breakthrough in one of Nebraska s largest automobile theft rings. They are accused of stealing a car recovered yesterday and police believe the ring has moved up to 250000 worth of vehicles.
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Omaha
Neb
Harry Moore
Des Maines, Jr
Counch Bluffa
Nebraska
Altho
Marriage Notice From Atchison and Waterloo Regions
Marriage notices list Louis P Costello of Atchison Kansas and Kanae Lowise Sippel of Waterloo Wisconsin as a couple, with other names including Costas N Mandaleris and Areyts Bafil noted in the Waterloo region entries.
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Louis P. Costello
Atchison, Kanae
Harding Cuts Western Trip to Half for Safety of News
Washington May 12. President Harding fears misinterpretation of his life and views by special writers thus he halves his speaking tour and public receptions. He aims to broadcast only official content and minimize political framing while treating the journey as a business trip in his official capacity.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Drapers
Jiel
Jis
Willard and Firpo Shine in Dueling Ring at Yankee Stadium
The report covers Willard stopping Johnson in the eleventh round and Firpo knocking out McAuliffe in the third at Yankee Stadium. Johnson showed resilience in the eleventh, while Firpo delivered brutal rights to seal the victory followed by praise from Tex Rickard. The crowd packed the ballpark as rain and sun contested the afternoon boxing carnival.
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Johnson
Willard
Willam
Jess
Firpo
McAuliffe
Yankee Stadium
New York
T Luis Firpo
Jack McAuliffe
Rickard
Roass
Tex Rickard
Yankee Baekenball Stadium
Iowa Sheriff After Fugitive in Denver Forgetting Warrant
Senator H J Mantz special prosecutor in the Russell Martinsen case left Atlantic for Denver where Martinsen fights extradition. A hearing before Colorado Governor Sweet was set. Sheriff Andrew Jorgensen, pursuing a seduction suspect from Audubon County, found he had neglected to secure the extradition warrant signed by Governor Kendall last week.
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Atlantic
H. J. Mantz
Russell Martinsen
Denver
Martinsen
Gov. Sweet
Colorado
Andrew Jorgensen
Audubon County
Kendall
Willard Johnson bout headlines amid rainy NYC boxing card
Boxing crowd in New York reports a lively Willard Johnson program with Firpo McAuliffe on the undercard. Drake defeats McCann in a 4 round opener as Reich stops Herman in the sixth, Johnson facing legal trouble over a canceled bout with Fulton and a writ of attachment seized by the Boston Arena club.
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Willard
Johnson
Luis Kirpo
Jack McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Rickard
W. Dingee
Tommy Shortell
Cgeorge McMonigal
Tommy Sheridan
Drake
McCann
Tiny Herman
al’ Reich
Reich
Herman
Hernan
gamety_Herman
Fulton
Associated Press
Yankee Stadium
New York
Jack Renault
Chesham
Que
Fred Fulton
Renault
Floyd Johnson
Jess Willard
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Boston Arena Athletic Club
Tax refunds prompt US treasury decision on holdings
Digest traces offshore holding company taxes and refunds under an Internal Revenue Bureau ruling. President Harding plans a western Alaska trip for territorial insights. other items mention detainees in China, religious persecution alerts, and a anti scandal plot letters case in New York. A luncheon honors Watertown teachers from Derytook Town hosted by Mrs Blythe and Mrs Kirkpatrick at Rainbow Drive.
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Weebington
PD. G
United States Treasurs
Tait
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ington
D. G
Harding Hay
Alaska
White House
Tiettsin
Mai
Pinger
1. S.A
Paris
Russaiz
Cape May
War Department
Seawell
New York
Alan A. Ryan
Washington, D. C
Harding
Tecel
George Harvey
Great Britain
Serre
Harvey
Teachen
Watertoca
Derytook Town
Mies Inert Blythe
Mra
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Travelers Protective
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R. I
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Iowa State University
M. B. Cleveland
A. G. Sweetman
Cole Bros
Waterloo _ Electrical Supply company
Yorkk- Allen Iee Machine Company
Fynearsan & Koch
Waterloo
Permttt Company
Minneapolis
Minn
Thrir & Local
Aiwo
Lel
Otis Elevator Company
Cleveland
Esees Soe
Milwaukee
Wis
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P. B. Yates
Yates
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Yates Machine Works
Beloit
Ontario
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Europe
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