War debt talks advance with France and others
Washington reports that Belgium and Estonia join France in preliminary talks to fund war debts. France prepares to audit its books and begin negotiations with Washington, with Gaillaux aiming to present a settlement offer within weeks. Paris papers note cautious editorial tone as negotiations loom.
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Washington, D.C
Balgum
Esthonia
France
Brussels
Phillips
Lere
Mellon
D Washington
Doudtesl
Prince
Gaillaux
Washington
Lkely
Aupery Tec Opanel Wey
International News Wire
Paris
Parla
America
Petit Parisien
Hendon
United States
Stens
Diehard Morning Post
Germany
Westminster Gazette
Ger Indny
Jone
Gen Miles Buried at Arlington in Military Ceremony
General Nelson A Miles is buried at Arlington National Cemetery after a formal military funeral in Washington D C President Coolidge attended the services the nation honors the commander who led campaigns in the Civil War Spanish American War and World War I veterans from multiple eras joined the ceremony paying tribute to his leadership and service.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Nelson
Coolidge
Arlington Madinnalt Cemetery
Miles
Family Loses Suit Against Yeast Co in Cedar Rapids
Judge Fergus J Anderson rules the Witausek family had no cause of action against Ideal Food Products, restraining them from future suits. The firm, formed after Prohibition began, held their large stock stake. the family had earlier sold stock for 214 cats out the dollar and sought an accounting and par value recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Fergus Jp. Andurson
Witonsek
Ideal Food Products Company
Witausek
Witauseks
Turer Schools Enter Commercial Contest
Shenandoah Iowa May 19 residents report Phres Town schools are entered in the interstate commercial contest held in Omaha. Competing are Mason City Estherville and Shenandoah with entrants Helen Neos Haze and Maxine Vincent who won second prize in the state contest at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Phres
Omaha
Thee
Mason City
Estherville
Shenespridoah
al Antrins
Helen Neos
Haze
Maxine Vincent
Henner
Des Moines
Boxing row sparks sharp political jab in tense vote
After voting for the state boxing bill, Irene Elrod received stark political criticism described as a Sapphira remark by Bisha Thomas KR. Quayle, Oswaga, TL. She replied with a challenge, asserting she could make the bishop eat his words and prove her point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Elrod
iMnoly Wemat
Sapphira
Ananias
Bisha Thomas KR. Quayle
Oswaga
Important State Witness In Disappearance Case
The disappearance of Robert White, key state witness in the Shepherd case, was disclosed by First Assistant State's Attorney George B. Gorman. White and his wife and two children vanished last Friday from Farman’s national university of sciences where he served as a former bodyguard to the school’s officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Robert White
Shepherd
George B. Gorman
Jie’ Suin
White
Faiwan
National University of Sciences
William Shepherd
Iis
Farman
State’s Attorney
Sher
Chicago Judge Targeting Obscene Magazines in Streets
Chicago officials move to curb indecent material with a list of 20 publications sent to the Postmaster General at the request of U S District Judge James H Wilkerson. Assistant U S Attorney James A O Callaghan led the initiative after a hearing on mandamus attempts by publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James A. O'Callaghan
United States District Attorney
James H. Wikerson
O'Callaghan
Harry A. New
Arthur C.lucder
Chicagro
Wilkerson
Police arrest 15 speeders in Owa City crackdown
A 48 hour speed enforcement campaign in Town City led to 15 arrests. Suspects were brought before Mayor Carrell and fined for speeding.
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Owa City
Volice
Varsous
Carrell
Teak foreign minister chairs labor confere in Geneva
Eduard Benes foreign minister of Cucela-Slo Calayavis presides at the opening of the seventh inter valianal labor conference in Geneva. He heads the delegation as the conference begins.
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TEAK
LABOR
Geneva
Eduard Benes
Cucela-Slo Calayavis Todiey Vamatinguats
Intervalianal Tabor
Dope Seller Sent to Prison in Ford Years Case
Fragmentary report indicates a dope seller faced charges and a prison sentence related to a Ford years case. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to Sioux City and May Wyatt tally appears. Further specifics unknown from the readable lines.
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Vrison Ford
Woat Hi Youth Ware Hosts Officers and Guests
James Way hosted a gathering at his parents home for Woat Hi Youth Ware’s new executive star and officers. May events and late hours featured informal diversions and entertainment for attendees.
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Woat
James Way
Prohibition Army Expands to Halt Poison Liquor Trade
Washington May 18 The dry army plans further actions following the dry navy’s coastal offensive to curb liquor smugglers. Land forces prepare to prevent a reappearance of illicit gin as smuggling declines. About 3,900 dry agents operate nationwide with heavy concentrations in New York Long Island Maryland Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Washington, D. C
East Guard
Atlantic
Long
Long Island
Canadian
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Hammill Names Four New State Examiners
Des Moines May 19 Gov Hammill announced four appointments to state examining boards. Clara Craine Davenport receives a three year term on the nurse examiners board starting July 15. B Julander Des Moines joins the chiropractic examiners board for three years beginning July 2. Dr Frank M Fuller Keokuk is appointed to the medical examiners board to fill the unexpired term of Dr G M Severs whose term ends June 30. Dr William Jepson Sioux City is named to fill the unexpired term of Dr J S Eschbach whose term ends June 30.
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Des Moines
Gav. Trammill
Clara Craine
Davenport
Board of
Nurse Examiners
Julander
Chiropractic
Frank M. Fuller
Keokuk
G. M. Severs
William Jepson
Sioux Citys
Medical Examiners
J. S. Eschbach
Catholic Daughters Convene in Dubuque Biennial Meet
Five hundred delegates attended the Catholic Daughters of America biennial convention in Dubuque for a day of business sessions. Elections scheduled for 4 o'clock this afternoon followed a banquet last night. An evening dance was planned for attendees.
Centerville Pioneer Rui Maring Turns 92 In Iowa
Appanoose county pioneer Rui Maring celebrated his ninety second birthday in Centerville Iowa. Maring arrived from Ohio on horseback long ago and has lived in Appanoose county for many years, marking a long life in a rural community.
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Centerville
Rui
Maring
Appanoose County
Cenper Wilg
Ohio
Waterlog Baseball Team Aims for Strong Season
Dino, manager of the Waterlog team, spoke to Kiwantang traders about the players and their abilities. He previewed the squad and noted potential for an improved season with key performances from the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieths Dino
Watterlog
Kiwantang Tades
Missionary Society Meeting Listed With Choir Soloists
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the regular time with Mrs. James Corsan presenting copies and Mrs Rodger Ploit and Mes. Mrs Merman Trinben among those aiding. Soloist Ms. Oine Lton Ph. Sanieh will sing.
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Missionary Society of
Yweerainster
Homeopath Medics Seek Nature at Iowa Convention
Whittier Iowa May 19 the Iowa Homeopathic Medical Association held its annual convention in a vitae aiming to get closer to nature. More than 100 members attended opening exercises at 10 a m Ray James Coad delivered welcome and Dr Allen Ross president spoke. Visiting physicians were hosted at a community dinner. the convention closes tomorrow.
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Whittler
Iowa Homeopathie Medical
Des Moines
Sioux City
Ray
James Coad
Allen Ross
Tomarrow
Cold Wave Lifts As Temperature Rises After Crop Damage
Chicago reports a departure of the cold wave with rising temperatures expected. Northern Illinois and Michigan suffered orchard and truck crop losses while from Nebraska to Ohio fruit blossoms and vegetables wilted. Weather forecaster A O'Donnell said warm air is moving in and the cold wave is waning.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Michigan
Nebraska
Ohio
A. O'Donnell
Voss Denied Motion in Forgery Indictment Case
C L Voss a Denson banker and protege of Leslie M Shaw lost a bid to quash his forgery indictment in Sac City Iowa. Judge R L McCord ruled the demurrer to the indictment valid and the case moves toward trial with the mortgage renewal claim central to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac City
C. L. Voss
Denson
Leslie M. Shaw
McCormick Challenges Dividends in Trust Case
Harold F. McCormick, former husband of Edith Rockefeller McCormick, seeks to split $7.5 million in Standard Oil of Indiana stock dividends from the trust principal. The dividends, placed in trust by John D. Rockefeller for his daughter eight years ago, are disputed in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold FL. McCormick
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
McCormick
Butcher Held for Breaking Bird Law in Davenport
Max F. Heyer, a Davenport market proprietor, is named as a defendant in an information filed by U S district attorney Ray C. Fountain for violation of the migratory bird law. The charge covers hunting and possession of wild game out of season with two wild turkeys found in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Max F. Heyer
Feat Markets
Ray C. Fountain
United States District Attorney
Ihac Marck
Weyer
Rabies Vaccination Drive After Centerville Scare
Centerville Louisiana May 19 Dr C R Fry veterinarian was called to vaccinate 35 dogs whose owners wished protection after a mad dog ran amok near town. The animal was killed and its head sent to Iowa City for examination leaving residents alert to disease risk.
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Centerville
C. R. Fry
Cincinnati
Here
Fry
Iowa City
Surety Companies Ordered to Terminate Depository Bonds
In Des Moines on May 19 W C Merkins secretary of the state executive council ordered surety companies to terminate all depository bonds to protect public deposits. He announced a new statute creating a protection fund from interest on public deposits and said it will replace the need for depository bonds.
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Hes Moines
W. C. Merkins
State Executive Council
Prescott Woman Buried After Mississippi River Disaster
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lydia Hidinger, a Prescott resident who died in the Mississippi river steamboat disaster near Memphis. She was accompanied by her son Roy who was visiting Memphis at the time.
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Sentir
Lydia Hidinger
Prescott
Memphis
Tenn
Hidinger
Norman
Roy
Act Memphis
Waverly
Henry Lehman
Jimermania
Wremer County
Bill Clanton Starts Six Months Jail Term
Bill Clanton begins a six month sentence after a federal court term fined 300 dollars. The case, noting a request for modification of the sentence, is under appeal with Wade and Fudge involved in the proceedings at Scott County Jail.
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Bits Bill
Rom Clanton
Navenport
Ta. Mary
Ric
Bill
William Hoi Wielam
Ginton
Scott County
Nave
Fudge
Wade
Died at Central Hospital Chicago in Kidney Disease
A man died yesterday at the Dali- Hots Central Hospital, Chicago, due to kidney disease. He leaves a widow, gly children, and his parents, with farmer relatives residing near Shell Back. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church in Varkersbura.
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Hls
Lalsted Street
Whaels Conta
Dali- Hots Central Hospital
Chicago
Dae Kidteys
Gly
Ue Lutheran
Varkersbura
Os Op
Subway Blaze Kills Two, Injures Seventy Eight in Panic
A fire and glass injuries erupted on an east side subway car near Grand Central terminal. A blown fuse sparked bulb explosions, sending smoke through cars as passengers, including women and children, panicked and smashed windows to escape. Ambulances rushed injured to local hospitals and Vanderbilt Hotel served as a temporary aid point.
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Associated Press
New York
East Side
Grand Central Terminal
Hotel Vanderbilt
Meeker Outstanding Candidate at Lions District Convention
Lions district convention notes highlight Meeker as an outstanding candidate with strong service ideals. Delegates from Iowa and Nebraska discuss fellowship and civic goals, with entertainment and social events planned in Waterloo Cedar Falls.
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Meeker
Lions District
Edgar Guest
Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Iowa
Nebraska
Waterloo
Valley League Park
Sunnyside
Cedar Falls
Free Mar al
K. of P. Hall
Cedar Fails
Convention Hall
Sunnyside Country Club
Steamboat Fisk Sinks in Cumberland River Four Drown
Nashville reports four drowned when the steamboat Fisk sank on the Cumberland River last night. Several passengers managed to swim ashore, while others on board were saved.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland River
Fisk
Widow Irene Hunt Sees Groom Die Before Wedding Night
In North Bergen New Jersey Irene Hunt, widowed the night before her wedding, witnessed the body of Thomas Hendl, victim of a train accident, carried to his planned home the year they were to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hunt
Thomas Hendl
North
Bergin
N. J
Hotel Clerk Dies After Gagging Attack at Des Moines
Des Moines reports indicate murder charges may be filed against alleged attackers of B I Thomas a 73 year old Central State Hotel night clerk who was found gagged and beaten in a closet with cash missing from the drawer He died in hospital after a brief coma leaving a daughter Mrs Arthur Todd of Fort Dodge as a survivor Police held a roomer in custody as a suspect amid ongoing investigation
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Des Moines
B. I. Thomas
Central State Hotel
Cosay
T. Troward
Fort Dodge
Thomas
Arthur Todd
Youth Says He Was Shot from Ambush
Des Moines reports Edward Moen, age 2, was found with two gunshot wounds on the porch of Jack Sheriff of Sherif Motor Company. Police say Moen was shot in the arm and side but not seriously hurt and was arrested after a call from the Sheriff home. Moen claimed he was ambushed while passing the Sheriff home.
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Des Moines
Edward Moen
Jack Sheriff
The
Sherif Motor Company
Moen
Grouth
Am— Busk
Omaha Moves to Halt Sale of Jazzy Fates
Omaha Nevada May 1 Action against the sale of risque magazines to high school students began when County Attorney Beal reported federal complaints from teachers about periodicals with salacious stories and obscene pictures found in schools. He said the magazines are widely available at newsstands and the state lacks a law to prosecute distributors.
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Omaha
Nev
Beal
Marshalltown Man Heads Iowa G. A. R.
Orlando Hallman of Marshalltown will be installed as department commander of the Iowa G A R to fill the vacancy from T B Cowles's death. Jaho Po Risley, state adjutant, announced the move and a new department commander will be elected at the encampment in Mason City June 10 and 11.
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Des Moines
Orlando
Hallman
Marshalltown
Iowa G. Ajr
T. B. Cowles
Jaho Po Risley
Harriton
Sue Sceen
Mason Cuy
River yields body of man who beat wife in Ohio region
May 19 report states Theodore Fair who attacked his wife at home Sunday fled to the woods and was found dead in the Culver river near Linndnielion by fisherman Henry Bundy. Dr. Vernahl said an inquest would be held. Mrs. Walt is recovering in a local hospital.
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Lap Rapids
Theodore Fair
Coular River
Nea Linndnielion
Henry Bundy
Cloraner
R.A. Vernahl
Walt
Two Rookies Signed by Dixon for Waterloo Hawks
Cletus Dixon, manager of the Waterloo Hawks, signs two rookies Walker from Danville and Wichkan from Kentucky to bolster the team for division placement. Malmgren and Hyde released. Milwaukee visitors McCracken Willoughby Armstrong Borchert watched the game as the squad travels to Minneapolis.
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Cletus Dixon
Waterloo Hawks
Walker
Danville
Wichkan
Kentucky
Destcon House
Witcher Dixon
Louisville
Joe Walker
Pat Kelsey
Ben Kelsey
Archie Kelsey
Rusty Malmgren
Rockford, Jr
Buck Hyde
Brazil
Ind
Dixon
Malmgren
Claude Willoughby
Waterloo
Moline
Rock Island
Milwaukee
David McCracken
Dilwaukkes
George Armstrong
Stuart Clarke
Otto Borchert
Armstrong
Hawks
Wil
Thheir
Minneapolis
Car overturns injuring two men on Bluff Street
Paul Clements and Edward Darby were injured when a light touring car overturned on Bluff Street between Fifth and Sixth streets at about 36 p m. The pair escaped with minor injuries and were taken to Presbyterian Hospital before returning home. The auto was nearly wrecked.
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Edward Darby
Falls Avenue
Paul Clements
Manhard Street
Bluff Street
Fifth
Sixth
Aken
Presbyterian Hostilal
Continue Search for Killer of Rail Agent
Logan ta May 19. Posses under Sheriff Walter Milliman of this county search for W A Shoemaker railroad agent killed at Missouri Valley. No live clues. Hunt widens across western Iowa with timber between Missouri Valley and Loveland combed. Authorities believe the suspect Lillie, hidless, near Missouri Valley.
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Logan
Walter Milliman
W. A. Shoemaker
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Loveland
Lillie
Cedar Rapids Gives Teachers $10 Raise
The Cedar Rapids board of education voted last night to raise pay for teachers with five years in the schools by $19 a month, boosting the maximum to $150. The increase applies to teachers rated 90 percent efficient whose qualifications do not meet the board's entrance standards. Superintendent E B Ware stressed opposition to cafeteria positions and summer school training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
E. BE. Ware
Chaplin Wins Partial Ruling on Trick Suit Imitation
In Los Angeles May ruling, Charlie Chaplin secured a partial victory against Charles Amador also known as Aplin who was accused of imitating Chaplin. Judge Andner barred Amador from using the name Chaplin or employing Chaplin like antics but did not prevent him from using the baggy trousers long coat and derby hat trick suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Charlie Chaplin
Charles Amador
Aplin
Javige Toot
Andner
Woode
Amator
Amador
Chaplin
Murphy Counse to Attack Indictments in Vermont Case
Attorneys for both sides debated a motion to attack 14 indictments charging Dennis Murphy with embezzlement and grand larceny by forgery. Judge James JD Come overruled the motion as the case moved toward potential appeal and further legal maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresca
Dennis
Murphy
Attordneys
James JD
Murray
Allormeys
Hallowell speaks at Canopus club on Jackson Hole acreage
Waterloo realtor B Hallowell, back from Jackson Hole Wyoming, spoke at the Canopus club meeting about his purchase of about 2000 acres for the Izaak Walton League of America. He said the tract will grow hay and grain to feed elk seeking food and shelter in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, B. Hallowell
Waterloo
Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Izaak Walton League of America
Canopis Club
Black
Hatlawall
West
Natives Favor Gold Money Returns in South Africa
Johannesburg natives cheer the return to gold monetary use while public opinion shifts. Companies adopt gold ahead of July 1, 600600 sovereigns paid to workers. natives convert coins to jewelry and bury surplus as white ants threaten paper notes. In Cedar Rapids Russell Hughes suffers a brain concussion at Coe College practice. Dorothy Burt from Waterloo named to University of Iowa senior women honor society State and Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
COE
Cedar Rapids
Russell Hughes
Dorothy Burt
Waterloo
University of Iowa
Towa City
Local Notes From Auburn and Vinton
Local tidbits report social visits and church notes in Auburn and Vinton. Mrs Charles Reiss hosts the Ladies Aid meeting at 2 PM, Virgil Little from Vinton stays several days with his brother Frank Vittle, and residents frequent Cedar Rapids and Chicago for shopping and travel.
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John Strive
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
George Moulton
W. MM. Thomson
Ladies 'Aid
M. T
Mildret Tope
Porter Shaner
Fu Porte
AL Wiese
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Daughters of Isabella
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RE. P. Condon
Fay Cobb
J. Gallagher
Dubuque
Tnsede Dope
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Butcher
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Blaze
Subway
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Celay Rapids
Merle C. Taylor
Fern
van Etten
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Mebride
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Teenord
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Woen
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Canopus
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Was & Vinton
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