Spy System Criticizes Justice Office In Probe Testimony
Special assistant to the attorney general, Jim Crim, testified in Washington that the justice department amid a federal probe into veterans bureau frauds suffers from overcentralization and inefficient administration. He urged simplification, proposed splitting criminal and civil work, and cautioned against placing cases far from their districts.
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Washington, D. C
John Wo
Crim
Chicago
Seneral
Daugherty Voiniderlce
Lin
Department of Justice
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
Department
United States
Chatinean Brook Hare
Jim
Alto Ters
Tillon
Treasure Department
Brookhart
State Briefs A Crumbling Association and Road Debate
A delegation from Northwestern Railroad seeks action on moving shops to Norfolk Nebraska. Marshalltown reports a horse accident causing one injury. State highway officials discuss paving votes. Wipata Savings Bank aims to raise 25000 capital for reorganization at Wiate Iowa. Memorial Day parade will honor Civil War veterans with William Walker, 99, announcing nonparticipation.
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Northwestern Railroad
Thabo
Norfolk
Neb
Marshalltown
Glan Hayes
Inwa State
Atlantic
Wipata Savings Bank
Wiate
Clarion
Wiliam Walker
Many Trapshooters at Byrnes Park Registered Meet
A large turnout of over 49 shooters gathered at Byrnes Park to compete in a registered trapshooting meet sponsored by Waterlon Gun Club. Early scores and entries included participants from Dubuque Waterloo Des Moines and several other Iowa cities with notable performances reported.
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Byrnes Park
Waterlon Guneluh
Smith
Gruimlys Center
Raynor
Dubuque
Pe Haya
Tisbuna
Fhiceat
Dubuques
E.W. Whey
Waterton
Sehater
Reins P. Morvitt
Massive Picnic Feeds Planned by Cedar Falls Legion
Cedar Falls May 22 The American Legion and Cedar Falls band plan a large community picnic at Washington Park tonight with a 6 o clock dinner. About 1000 radishes and 50 bundles of celery will be served among 100 pounds of baked beans and 200 pounds of baked ham as well as onions pickles coffee and other dishes.
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Cedar Falls
American Legion
Cedar Palls
Washington
Arrest of Nrestler for Child Desertion Highlights Court Case
The report details the arrest of a person identified as Nrestler on charges of child desertion. It notes an old warrant, a pending bond of 208, and the involvement of sheriff deputies. The narrative mentions a failed attempted resolution at a park and a European protagonist amid a money dispute.
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Seripas
George
John
Hill
Shane
Lim
Roy
Robinson Crusoe Flintlock Musket Sells for 230 Pounds
A May 22 auction in London sold Robinson Crusoe’s purported authentic flintlock musket for 230 pounds. The weapon, linked to Alexander Selkirk during his exile on Juan Fernández, inspired Defoe’s famous tale. The inscription reads Alexander Selkirk Largo. Fifeshire noted as his birthplace.
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London
Grundy Co Improves Grant Highway Makeup
Grundy County moves to improve a five mile section of primary road No. 5 in the extreme northwestern corner. A blade grader keeps the route as smooth as possible while the county board delays paving efforts. Most of No. 1 across the state is already paved or gravel surfaced this year.
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Grundy
Grant Highway
Bassable
Porthouse Corner
Blackaw Couny Hie
Hardin County
Eminent Philadelphia Physician Attends Waterloo Event
Dr Bland and Dr Falls headlined a medical gathering in Waterloo with 100 local physicians from Cedar Rapids to Traer. The program included two clinics led by Dr Ja and lectures at Presbyterian and St Francis hospitals. The talk focused on diagnosing symptoms and their significance in practice.
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Brp
Bland
Philadelphia
Tick Falls
Oh- Sat University of Town
Town
Waterlon
Dn FE Magee
Sinny- Sie
Presbyterian Hospital
St. Francis
Kin of Bootleggers Testifies in Quiz, Wao Remains Behind Bars
Cincinnati paper notes Wao Remus, known as Kin of the bootleggers, testifying in a quiz. Remus serves two years in federal penitentiary at Addane on charges of conspiracy to violate national prohibition. arrest reported yesterday on related charge alongside George.
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Cincinnati
Linegene Remus
Federal
Addane
Iso
Ion Vel
George
Mortuary notices for George Arthur French and Robert Peter Hansen
Mortuary notices report the death of infant George Arthur French of 1310 Fourth Street and the death of Robert Peter Hansen of 275 Lafayette Street. George died at 11:00 today. burial will be in Elo wood after funeral at 2:00 p.m. from Wistar chapel with Rev. A. Curran. Robert Hansen died at 10:00. burial and funeral arrangements to be announced as Petersen Bros Mortuary handles the body.
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George Arthur French
Alps
Fiarry G. French
Frances, Wesen
Jessie
Wistar
Charst
A. AL Curran
Grace M. EF. Church
Elowood
Robert Peter Hansen
Nels
Peter Hiinsern
Lafayette Street
Petersen Bros
Committee urges Prosecution in Whisky Grafters Case
Senate investigators want criminal charges against five men linked to illegal liquor deals tied to former Attorney General Harry Daugherty. The plan targets Mannington Orr and others over fraudulent whisky withdrawal permits, with Daugherty to be called late in the probe.
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International News Wire
Weekington
D. C
At Loase
Senate
Harry St Daugherty
International News Service
Gener Wiarlan F. Stone
Howard Mannington
Win Orr
Stone
Mannington
Orr
Toruar
Daugherty
Jesse Smith
Tax Rickard
Jap Muma
Newart
Dempsey-Carpentier
State Chapters of P B E O Close Convention Tonight
Four hundred fifty delegates from P BE O chapters across the state will conclude the thirty second annual convention in Mason City Iowa tonight. State president Mrs Adda E Van Horne of Sioux City has led sessions with officer elections to be held late afternoon. Social events included mobile rides to Clear Lake and a banquet at the Hanford with Mason City musical programs and Rachael Senior Sousa violinist performing at the closing gathering.
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Mason City
P. BE. O
Adda E. van Horne
Sioux City
Yann
Clear Lake
White Pine
Hanford
Rachael Senior
Sousa
Magting
Field Secretary of Lions Clubs Sees Iowa Leads Lionism
Field secretary Kurtz of Chicago reports Iowa rising to the front in Lionism with 19 members of Waterloo den at the Taacheen. He notes records of club activities are card indexed at headquarters and aims to survey accomplishments. Official programs for the International Lions convention in Omaha, June 28, 1925, with a welcome letter from Omaha's mayor, were distributed.
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Kurtz
Chicago
Seneral
International Lions Clubs of America
Waterloo
Taacheen
Omaha
Martiagh License and Associated Parties List
A fragment lists names linked to a license matter including al Prieberg Charles Cit Sylvia Kon Charles De Valvin BL Parris Waverly Wonnia Arends Raniptan. The text suggests a docket or registry entry with several individuals and locations. Further context is unavailable in the snippet.
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Martiagh
al Prieberg
Charles
Sylvia Kon
Charles de Valvin
Parris
Waverly
Wonnia Arends
Raniptan
Cans Shower as Beer Geyser Spouts in Street
In Chicago on May 22 a manhole spouted a five foot column of beer for over four hours drawing men women and children to collect cans and bottles. Police said beer came from a nearby brewery dumped into the sewer after a prior raid, signaling an unusual street incident.
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Chicago
Leiben
Wishart Pleads That Church Find a Way to End Wars
Wishart urges the church to seek a path to end wars. The piece notes opponents including Prof. Charles G. Erdman of Princeton and Dr. John Timothy Stone of Chicago, with Erdman slated as a conservative critic of modernism. Waterloo readers familiar with Dr. Stone's connections are mentioned as having attended services here.
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Wishart
Pagh
First Presbyterian
Charles G. Brdm
Princeton University
Erdman
John Timothy Stone
Mourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Stane Isu
Waterloo
U Waterloo
Sheriff Seeks Buyer for De Funct Railroad Property
Beatres Nebraska May 42 Sheriff of Gage county ordered to sell Kansas City Northwestern railroad property for back taxes dating to 1914 totaling about 9000 dollars. The line runs between Virginia Nebraska and Kansas City with equipment removed. sheriff to take tracks and Virginia station. Public auction planned on Line 26 with no bids yet.
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Beatres
Neb
Gage County
Kansas City & Northwestern Railroad
Virginia
Kansas City
Ile
Two Amendments to State Constitution Out for Publication
Two proposed constitutional amendments passed by the last legislature have been forwarded to newspapers for publication by Secretary of State Walter B. Ramsay. One by Representative Mange Polk would make women eligible to seats in the legislature. the other by Representative Children Pottawattamie would limit counties to one senator. They must be published, passed by another legislature and approved by the people before becoming law.
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Dex Maines
Walter EB. Ramsay
Mange
Polk
Pottawattamie
State Bakers Select Muscatine for 1924 Society Convention
Muscatine was chosen for the 1925 convention by delegates of the Iowa Association of the Baking Industry. Incumbent officers were re-elected: Leo Mulgrew president C G Pfatt vice president C Schweickhardt secretary G P Brems treasurer L Kautz. and board members Alb Larrimore Winterset Janes Johnstone Boons.
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Dirboque
Muscatine
Iowa Association of the Baking Indust
Leo Mulgrew
Dubuque
OG. ¢. Pfatt
Fort Darlge
C. Co. Schweickhardt
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
L. Kautz
Musca
Jap Fishermen Haul Flag Down in Baburnes Islands
Reports from Manila on May 22 claim witnesses say Japanese fishermen hauled down the American flag in the Babur nes islands, raised the Japanese flag, terrorized Philippine officials, and took nick 'Toot. The veracity remains unconfirmed. A separate item notes the fifth inter nation conference postposed until June 18.
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Manila
Baburnes Islands
REDS
el Riga
Ypess
Moscow
Inter
Indiana Republicans settle delegation at large vote at state convention
Indiana Republicans conclude their state convention with minor skirmishes over delegation at large to the national convention. A 14 delegate plan with half votes is adopted. The platform instructs support for Senator James B Watson for vice president as long as his name is before the convention. New, the postmaster general, praises Coolidge and frames the administration as strong and prudent.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
James B. Watson
Ay Jong
Itis
Tom- Filin
New Bears
Dostmaster
S Proad
Sreetine Ed Nes
Coolidge
Cleveland
New
Denlarin
Cominiy
Sues Neighbor Over Slanted Home Slander Claim
Mrs. McKinley Eaton of WasLiberty Indiana files a $20,000 damages suit in district court against neighbor Mrs. Harry Milder alleging slander. Eaton says Milger spread rumors that she entertained a coffee salesman at home and let him court her while her husband was away, harming her reputation.
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Mmseratine
McKinley Eaton
Wast Liberty
Harry Milder
Eaton
Milger
Sis
Hag
Husband Whips Dog Tied to Divorce Claim
Mrs Onida wins divorce from Oscar J Sand after alleging abuse including kicking her dog four times. She testified the husband demanded money to run his business and later learned the business hosted a former wife at a California resort. Default decree awarded to Mrs Sand.
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Onida
Oscar J. Sand
California
Sand
Ont killed when auto crashes into steel pole
Two men were killed or seriously injured in an auto crash today in Wheeling West Virginia. The vehicle skidded and struck a steel pole, overturning after the driver appeared to lose control. Names and specifics are unclear from the garbled text.
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Ont
Hi T. Burt
Wheeling
Ing. W.va
John. Sargent
Aston
D.C
Eel Corporation
Bormont
Police revive CIED overcome by gas fumes at Sioux City
A one year old girl was revived by police after being overcome by fumes from a sashpater in Sioux City. The mother alerted authorities who arrived with a palmotor and rescued the infant. New ready shop owners Pell and Becker opened a barber shop and beauty parlor on the first floor of the First National Bank building, named The NationalTreauty Show.
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Sioux City
Fern Shannon
Woman Agrees to Alimony to Invalid Husband
Chicago officers report Supreme Judge Sabath signaled a divorce for Mrs. Bud Tillotson from John E Tillotson after she agreed to provide alimony to her invalid spouse. The stipulation awards $15 weekly alimony and is described as a first in Cask county courts.
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Chicago
Sabath
Bud Tillotson
John E. ‘Tillotson
U S Army Planes Land Near Tokio At Aviation Base
Reported aviation events describe U S Army aircraft touching down near Tokio and ongoing long distance flight attempts. The narrative cites engine delays, gear failures, and a notable crash near Shanghai involving Cap D Oisy, with wife reactions and subsequent honors.
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U.S. Army
Tokio
Oskaloosa Chamber Opposes Bus Substitute for streetcars
The Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution asking the city council to rescind permission granted to the Oskaloosa Traction and Light Co to substitute motor operated buses for street car service along a Nay e line. The chamber declares the public is opposed to the change.
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Oskaloosa, Ja
Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Oskaloosa ‘Traction & Light Co
Aye
Special Meeting On Traffic Boulevard Plan By Mayor
Mayor Gnagy calls a special council meeting at 8 p m to discuss the boulevard system proposal. The ordinance would place about 10 miles of streets under boulevard control and require stopping at intersections. The mayor hints he may veto unless Fourth Street is removed from the business district.
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Hast
A.B. Gnagy
Turnhler
Pdos
Waterloo
Gnagy
Fourth Street
Wien
United States
Methodists Name Dr Miller Bishop On Fourth Ballot
The Methodist General Conference selected Dr Miller as bishop on the fourth ballot with 57 votes required. He has served as pastor in various fields including the Philippines and Central America and is currently Panama City based. The article notes other candidates and details about the election process and Miller’s background.
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DR. Miller Bishop
Associated Press
Springfield
George AL Mi
George R. Grose
Pauw University
Miller
South Americcp
South Americix
Anr
Hig
Panama City
Panama
John L. Hillman
Son College
Sta
Wal News
Shearer Sentenced to Life For Bank Robbery
Des Moines May 22 Thugene Shearer pled guilty before District Judge Bonner to conspiracy in the University State bank robbery last December and received a life term at Fort Madison. J T Burns also confessed and got life. About 35000 in cash and 12000 in checks were taken. Burns was captured in California and Shearer in Arizona.
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Des Moines
Thugene Shearer
University State Bank
Bonner
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Hearer
J.T. “Searit’ Burns
Burns
Isr
California
Shearer Way
Arizona
Son of Breakfast Food Magnate Divorced in Battle Creek
John L. Kellogg son of millionaire breakfast foods magnate was divorced by his wife on charges of extreme levity. The decree granted Kellogg $2,000,000 in cash the Kellogg mansion with furnishings an automobile and a monthly allowance of 204 for their two sons Will 16 and John 12. The Kelloggs were married in 1900 Kellogg is secretary of his father’s company.
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Battle Creek
Mich
John L. Kellogg
W. Kelloge
Eeannah Christine Peterson Kelloge
Kelloge
Will
John
Kelloggs
Ino
High Father's Company
Rock Island Pitcher Undergoes Second Liver Operation
Van Gaethem pitcher for Rock Island in the Mississippi Valley League had a second operation today for draining a liver abscess caused by a ruptured appendix. He has been with the team since the season opener, and his condition is described as very weak. His home is Traywood Michigan.
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Marshalltown, Jr
van Gaethem
Rock Island
van Goethem
Tray- Wood
Mich
High Winds Force Xavy Dirigible Return to Hangar
High winds at Lakehurst New Jersey forced the Xavy dirigible 7-1 to turn back to the naval air station shortly after departure for Philadelphia. The gusts damaged an air scoop and navigation gear, delaying the flight.
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Lakehurst
N.J
Naval Air Station
Philadelphia
Two Paris Trains Collide in Tunnel Injuring Fifty
In Paris on May 22 two underground trains collided in a tunnel injuring about fifty seriously and many more slightly. The crash was blamed on a four block system failure to operate.
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Paris
McAdoo Wins South Carolina Solid for Democratic Nominating
South Carolina delegates vote 298 to 128 to adopt a unit rule pledging their support to William G. McAdoo at the national Democratic convention in New York next June. The article notes the statewide backing from Columbia and outlines the unit instruction. A separate brief reports Cora Fraser fined $2,000 for drug act violations with execution withheld.
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Columbia
S. C
William G. McAdoo
South Carolina
New York
McAdoo
Es Moines
Cora Fraser
Martin J. Wade
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