Debts DUN to Spur Liquidation by Other Nations
Washington dispatch says the United States will press to collect seven billion dollars in war loan debts from foreign nations. Officials insist the drive will not lead to an international debt wiping scheme, and will target each debtor for full payment under the foreign debt act. The move could influence Britain and allied debt talks, but the debt commission has no authority to barter settlements.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
United States
Coolidge
American Debt Funding Commission
Rapids cops fail to find author of plot to rob train
Federal inspectors and police spent nearly a week chasing clues after a letter found on the streets outlined an alleged plot to rob Northwestern train No. 13 west bound. The note, written on a Chicago M. C. G. A. hotel postcard, arrived by mail and mentioned loot division at the Blackstone hotel in Chicago the next day.
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Cedar Rapids
Northwestern
Westound
Federal Building
Chicago
Blackstone
Fined $100 for Sale of Paint Remover
Davenport May 1 A Police Magistrate court heard painter George Solomon admit a five gallon jug of paint remover liquid was used to remove paint from brushes and to take linings from stomachs. Solomon, already convicted on a federal liquor charge, was fined 100.
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Davenport
Metcalf
George Solomon
Solomon
Attorn Solomon
New Iowa City Buildings Planned For Summer Tenants
Iowa City plans for the summer include an addition to the quadrangle a men dormitory interior remodeling at old gefence hall row housing for the Ecology department work on two Town Memorials union units and three annexes to the dormitory system a new building for the college of pharmacy is slated though no contracts have been signed yet
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Towa City
Univer
Sity of
Iowa
Additon
Gefence
Ecology Department
WOTK
Town Memorials Union
Addic
Wor
College of Pharmacy
Belot
J. Altho
Police Seek Man Who Used Knife on Wife
Police search for Theodore Fall on a warrant accusing him of attacking his wife during a family quarrel last night. The woman suffered knife and hammer injuries and was hospitalized in serious condition. Neighbors aided, and Fall has not been seen since. Several other local suspects face burglary charges in separate cases.
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Ra Ta
Theodore
Bias
Arbuckle blackmail bid probe follows San Francisco incident
Figures in flash of news spotlight report an alleged attempt by a San Francisco woman to extract 25000 from Roscoe Arbuckle as LA county district attorney investigates. Arbuckle wed Doris Deane in Los Angeles as a step toward a new life.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Los Angeles
Arbuckle
Doris Deane
Mme
Alexandria Kollontag
Oslo
Norway
London
Moscow
Smedley D. Butler
Philadelphia
Fatal Quarrel Details From Bell Trial At Waterloo
Witness Harry Bell, age 37, recounts the fatal clash on November 23 involving Ellsworth Kern. He describes the moments after the shooting, Kern's responses, and Bell’s actions seeking help, plus his wartime service and long friendship with Kern. The testimony places Bell at the scene, noting his hands on the gun and his claimed lack of prior quarrels with Kern. The Shepherd trial coverage expands with court changes and media access.
State Hints Demand for Death Penalty in Shepherd's Trial
Fragmented account from a page segment notes calls for the death penalty in the Shepherd case. The text references the Shepherd home, travels, and a bereaved or unsettled mood, with unclear details about witnesses or proceedings. The fragmentary report mentions health issues and emotional reactions surrounding the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
France Debt Policy Seen As Step To Restore Credit
A French refunding plan with America may hinge on France showing payment ability and willingness to begin small payments. The issue of interest rates, terms, and potential moratoriums is debated in Congress and Washington circles, stressing that any deal depends on France’s demonstrated resolve to meet obligations.
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Ee Califaux
America
France
Great Britain
Vial
Congress
Vongr
Think Three Scouts Killed by Negritos Think Three Scouts Killed by Negritos
American military authorities at Camp Stotzo Dure believe three Filipina scouts who had been absent for more than a week were murdered by Negrito outlaws in the mountains near Sternburs. The scouts reportedly deserted earlier but were killed for their purses.
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Ody
Manila
Camp Stotzo- Dure
Montains
Sternburs
Motorists Warned to Watch Children in Vacation Period
Police chief H A Leighton warns that with schools closed for summer, children will be on streets and public places. He urges drivers to stay alert to sudden, unexpected child appearances and recommends enrolling children in nearby public playgrounds for safe play.
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H. A. Leighton
Leighton
Waterloo Youths Capture College Yearbook Honors
Three Waterloo youths dominate Cornell College's Royal Purple page as representative men. Vern Jay Lloyd Dean and Wendell Webb, all Waterloo high school graduates, were named top figures by class, selected for scholarship, popularity, and activity. Webb is sophomore, Dean is junior quarterback, Jay former Royal Purple editor.
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Waterloo
Q Stronge
Royal Purple
Cornell College
Paige
Vern Jay
Lloyd Dean
Wendell Webb
Pep Club
Zetagathian Literary So ‘Ciety
Tau Kappa Alpha
Ute
Adelphian Literary Society
Cornell
Verne Jay
Viea
Sheriff’s Posse and Police Seek Slayer of Railroad Sleuth
Missouri Valley Indiana May 18 W A Schulmaker Northwestern railway detective was fatally shot last night after uncovering nine men hiding in a empty rail car of an eastbound freight train He died after being shot four times in the face Police captured eight of the nine men and a 50 man posse led by Sheriff Walter Milliman Logan searched for the ninth man with Omaha and Council Bluffs authorities aiding the chase
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Associated Press
Missouri Valley
W. A. Schulmaker
Northwestern Railway
Schulmaker
Sheri Walter Milliman
Logan
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Young Mother Perishes in Barn Fire at Ingram Farm
New Market Iowa May 18 Mrs Carroll Ingram age 26 mother of an eight month old baby died when a barn burned on the Ingram farm. She rushed to save the horses as fire broke out while she worked in the field and was overcome by smoke. Several horses farm machinery and grain were destroyed.
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New Market
Carroll Ingram
Ingram
Warmer Weather Expected After Cold Weekend
The state forecast calls for warmer weather tonight into Tuesday after a notably cold weekend. Temperatures struggled to near freezing on Sunday while Saturday reached only 6 degrees above. Lows hovered around 33 above zero with recent nights near 22 above, with rain threats Friday night and generally murky Saturday. Motors enjoyed a bright day for driving despite the cool spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Swearts Pans Thes Now Thre Fear
The text, attributed to A. D. Fehleman of the International Bible Students Association, reports fear among men and suggests apocalyptic deliverance through a Cat's Kingdom scenario. It critiques propaganda and social ills like industry, sugar production, food clarifications, injections, and sexual depravity as provoking nerves.
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Avid A. D. Fehleman
New York
International Bible Studdents' Association
Moose Hall Vester At
Prince of Wales Comforts Dying Woman at Bedside
Port Alfred South Africa May 18 natives and Bruish ers far from homeland recount a courteous act by a Prince of Wales. He attended church service then visited a dying woman at her home and spoke words of cheer at her bedside.
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Port Alfred
South Africa
Prince of
Weley
Mason City Briefs Highlight Local Financial and Fire Inspectio
Mason City reports set aside orders denying Cerro Gordo county claim to funds in the defunct Farmers Savings bank of Carterville, with county treasurer W S Bristol handling. Nevada notes L J Diggins and Mrs Gene Cutler will address Story County Farm Bureau at the annual picnic June 10, featuring rural junior high school commendation exercises. Mason City records show 615 more automobiles registered than a year ago, total 7856 today, 7341 last year, with 8100 in 1944 and projection to 9000. Harry Knapp state fire inspector completed local inspections since April 26, issuing many hazard removals.
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Mason City
Cerro Gordo County
Farmers Savings Bank of
Carterville
W. S. Bristol
Nevada
J. Dick- Ingen
Gene Cutler
Logan
Story County Farm Bureau
Mason
Harry Knapp
Knapp
Manebellu Man dies after brood over teen suicide
William Sanford, 43, died after taking poison in Anamosa following the death of Loretta Weaver, 17, a high school student. Friends say he mourned and blamed the girl’s death, and his condition worsened until he expired en route to the hospital.
France to Make Debt Proposal in 15 Days
Paris reports the Temps indicates a definite proposal will be made within 15 days by the French government to the United States and Great Britain for settling war debts. Dr Jy Ren Macartney, pastor of Firal Presbytery church, leaves for Chicago for a short visit with his brother then to Columbus Ohio for the Presbyterian general assembly. E H Kimball departs Wednesday for Columbus as a delegate from Waterloo presbytery.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
The
Temps
United States
Great Britain
Jy Ren Macartney
Firal Presbytery
Mortuary Notices for Robert McHeffey and John Brown
Robert McHeffey 70 died at 11 a m from sleeping sickness after 15 weeks affliction. Burials planned in Vinton, body at Kearns funeral home pending services. Survived by widow Ela, brother Dan, nephew Ray Heddington, niece Sdna Thompson. John Brown, 68, died last evening at county home hospital after two weeks as inmate. Body at Hileman Gindt mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
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Robert Mwheppry
Robert McHeffey
Public
Fourth Street
Buria
Vinton
Kearns Funeral
McHeffey
Waterloo
Ela
Dan
Ray Heddington
Sdna Thompson
Auburn
First Mt. B. Church
Madera Woodmen of America
John Brown
County Home Hospital
Chicago
Brown
Canada
Ibis
Hileman & Gindt
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gain
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a tastier alternative to liquid liver oil. It targets weak, thin, and nervous people, claiming the sugar coated tablets provide five pounds of flesh in 30 days and cost 60 cents for 64 tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangier Bros
C. J Miller
Robert Drug Co
Crigeists
McCoy
McCay
American Defenses in Hawaii Criticized by Boone Editor
Juos Angeles May 15. American defenses at Hawaii are inadequate and recent army maneuvers favor invading navy forces. Bronco News Republican publisher 8 G Goldthwaite says troops landed on Oahu, capturing Honolulu with ease after witnessing maneuvers as guest of Navy Secretary Wilbur. He traveled from Honolulu to San Diego and plans to return home in a week.
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Juos Angeles
Cali
Hawaiii
G. Goldhwaite
the Bronco
Ila
News- Republican
U. S
Arizona
Honolulu
Wilbur
Oalu
Goldthwaite
San Diego
Britain Holds Up Its War Debt Duns
London May 18 the treasury announced it does not intend following the United States in pressing European nations to pay war debts. The treasury has adopted, for the time being, a wasting policy toward debts. Experts say collections from most European debtors are impossible now. Officials await the outcome of American action with keen interest.
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London
The
Treasury
United States
Vigilantes Round Up Chicken Thieves in Iowa County
May 18 Mason City Iowa report on Sheriff Cress vigilantes capturing two chicken thieves Riley Waller and Walker Klarr Osage who confessed to raiding henhouses selling dressed fowl to local cafe owners in county wide drive.
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Mason City
Cress
Riley Waller
Thattel
Walker Klarr
Osage
Waller
Jumps to Death at Iowa City Hospital
Mrs. Floyd Brown of Corydon Iowa, 31, leaped from the sixth floor of the University hospital in Iowa City this morning, fracturing her skull and likely breaking her neck. She had been admitted 11 days ago and had been improving after a serious operation last Thursday.
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Iowa City
Floyd Brown
Corydon
University Hospital
Former Sumner resident dies in Oregon City
Rev. W. C. Lang, superintendent of Western Old People's Home, learned by telegram of the death last night in Oregon City, Ore., of his mother Mrs. Adam Lang who had lived there two years with a daughter Mrs. F. W. Weiversick. She had been a Sumner resident since 1568. Surviving are her husband two sons and three daughters Rev. Edward Lang Little Rock Rev. W. Co. George Potts Mrs. Roze Omaha.
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Edward Lang
Little Rock
W. Co
George Potts
Ro Ze
Omaha
Police seek owner of truck demolished by train in Des Moines
Des Moines reports police today sought the owner of an automobile truck demolished when struck by a Rock Island passenger train at a grade crossing Sunday. The driver leaped from the truck before impact and disappeared. Police believe the truck was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island
Palice
Missourians Want Pershing Appointed Sen. Spencer's Seat
Citizens of Laclede Missouri urge Governor Baker to appoint General Pershing to fill the Missouri Senate seat left by the death of Senator Seiden Po Spencer. The body will leave Washington for St Louis for funeral services with no services in Washington. Funeral in St Louis scheduled for Wednesday.
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Washington
D. C
Seiden Po
Macon
Ciizens of
Laclede
Pershring
Baker
Seldon P. Spencer
United States
Missouri
Serbian Beauty Held for Killing 34 Men
Carlsbad May 18 Mrs Julia Ramici a famed Serbian beauty is under arrest charged with causing the deaths of three persons including her son two husbands and 31 lovers Physicians inspecting Mrs Remiici say her case is pathologically unprecedented yet believe she is sane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Julia Ramici
Remiici
Angry Father Kills Alleged Love Pirate
In Cleveland on May 18 Frank Munt, defendant in a 76000 allegation of affections suit, was shot by Charles Albanese father of Mrs Coustanes Soricchi whose blind husband was plaintiff. Albanese surrendered saying he thought the man was a burglar. Munt was shot three times, collapsed at his steering wheel after driving 26 blocks. Six months earlier Mrs Munt, mother of six, shot Mrs Sortecht in a parked car where Munt and the other woman were.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frank Munt
Charles Albanese
Coustanes Soricchi
Albanese
Muni
Timas
Rotary Club Hears West and East High Students
West and East High students were guests of the Rotary club today for a program honoring student achievement in declamation and music. Miss Gail Wilbur and Miss Grace Ullemeyer discussed school supervision as students performed solos and readings led by Craig Ellyson Lucille Cutler Marian Bronson and Margaret Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet
Fast High
Gail Wilbur
West Schools
Grace Ullemeyer
East
Rotary Club Today
Craig Ellyson
West Tiegh
Lucille Cutler
East High
Reading
Marian Bronson
West High
Margaret Howell
Karnak praised by Rhinehart for stomach relief
In Des Moines a man named Geo W Rhinehart credits Karnak with curing severe stomach trouble after persistent pain, indigestion, constipation, and weakness. He reports four bottles restored appetite and health, urging others to try Karnak as a natural aid. Karnak claims to fix digestion, purify blood, and support vitality, with Waterloo distribution via C J Miller and Robert Drug Co Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Miller's
Robert Drug Co
Karnak
Geo. W. Rhinehart
7Th St
Des Moines
Sam
Wature
Waterloo
C. J. Killler
Rand. Robert Drug Co
Cedar Falls
Hieber Drug Co
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Arthur Kern
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Bert
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Prince of Wales
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Hawaii
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Sumner
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