Statistics Show Bootleggers Not Keeping U S Wet
Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes reports that imports and home-made spirits keep U S liquor withdrawals near pre prohibition levels. He notes smugglers pose less risk than dangerous homemade liquor and cites figures from the United Kingdom Canada and West Indies. Arrests of alleged leaders are planned as enforcement tightens after a White House briefing with President Harding and Commissioner Blairnes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Ruim
Haynes
Kelher
United Kingdom
Bahamas
West Indies
Canada
Mexico
Resson
Smrugglere
Haynas
Washington
Hyuer
Killer Whitfield Hurtles Large Packard Through Cedar Falls
A suspected killer Whitfield drives a fast Packard through Cedar Falls creating heavy dust that blocks pursuit by Orvis. The car, seen leaving Janesville Wisconsin, speeds toward Rockford Illinois and then west on Grant highway, Wisconsin plates unreadable due to blur.
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Killer Whitfield
Cedar Falls
Packard
Orvis
Waterloo
Grant Highway
Janesville
Wis
Whitfela
Rockford
Til
Noone
Former Iowa Editor Robbed in California
May 28. A telegraph message reports C. B. Skirbin home at Santa Ana, California, held up and robbed of 6500 in jewels. Skirbin formerly owned and published the Keokuk Gate City.
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Iowa
California
Keokuk, In
C. B. Skirbin
Santa Ang. Cal
Skirbin
Keokuk Gate City
Missionary Faces Danger in Bandit Stronghold
German missionary Father William Lenfers entered the bandit stronghold near the Shanghai to Peking railroad to seek release for captured Americans and nationals. Yip Sought their release unsuccessfully but was allowed to return with word that the bandits were satisfied.
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William Lenfers
Shanghai-Peking
Yip
Ruhr District Rioting Leaves 20 Dead Amid Red Wave
Red weekend unrest in the Ruhr district reports 20 killed with Soviet support denied by French authorities. Miners and metal workers strike while communist pickets guard pits. clashes feared at Bochum. French command urged to ensure order as food shortages emerge and patrols brace for further disturbances.
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Cvilian
Ruhr
Bolsheviets
Bochum
Associated Press
Berlin
Vossische Zeit
Gelsenkirchen
Ward
DeGoutte
Veronne
Independent Oil Firms in Five States to Merge
A consolidation of independent oil companies in Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Colorado will form the Climax Oil Company with headquarters in Kansas City. J P Howe president of Manhattan Oil corporations of Iowa and Nebraska will be vice president. The holding company will be capitalized at 10090000 dollars in Delaware. The merging entities include Kansas City Refining Co Kansas City Refining Sales Company Central States Oil Company and Manhattan corporations based in Iowa and Nebraska. The directors plan to finalize the move at a meeting within weeks.
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Ois Moines
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
J. P. Howe
Manhattan
Howe
Delaware
Kansas City Refining Co
Kansas City Refining Sales Company
Central States Oil Company
Kansas City
Climax Oil Company
Russian Refugees aboard U S Ship Strike North of Subic
International News Wire reports a strike by the Russian refugees aboard the Merritt 600 miles north of Olongapo. The vessel, part of Admiral Stark’s white fleet, had left Manila with Russians seeking permanent resettlement in the United States. The stokers and engine crew led the walkout, while some passengers aboard chose to remain at Olongapo. Stark urged disciplined conduct and pledged pay for their voyage.
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International News Wire
Manila
Gol
Henderson
Tua Arilling
Merritt
Olongapo
Merrii
United States
Admiral Stark
Vladivostok
Behays
Olongapor
Auto crashes over weekend claim 37 lives across 30 cities
United Press tally shows thirty seven killed and one hundred fourteen injured in automobile accidents in thirty cities nationwide this weekend. Nine deaths occurred in Detroit, five in Cleveland, three in Sanregany, and scattered fatalities in North Lewisburg Ohio Chicago Marietta Ga Waca Ga Easton Pa Oklahoma City St Paul Crossley Minn Youngstown Oh Miamisburg Q Washington Charleston W Va Ellwood City Pa and New Orleans. Detroit accounts for twenty injuries and Pittsburgh twelve.
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Intved Press
United Press
Detroit
Cleveland
San Reg
North Lewisburg
Chicago
Marietta
Student Charged After Masked Mob Assault at Des Moines University
Des Moines reports say 18 year old Gordon Holler of Omaha, a freshman, was attacked by a masked mob on campus who paddled him and covered him with molasses glue and feathers. Holler seeks to invoke Iowa anti mask law against two alleged attackers, William Eaton and William Cotfon, both 20, who he accuses of leading the mob. Majonity, Ta. May 25, attributes the motive to ill health and family blame for a death by suicide inspired by supposed relationship issues and noncompliance with dress codes. Emmons Campbell, store manager, shot himself in a rooming house. he was linked to the Gildner clothing store and formerly connected with a Manchester store. He was a Coe College graduate and ex-newsroom worker who served in 1917.
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Des Moines
Gordon Holler
Omaha
Des Moines University
Towa
Heller
William Eaton
William Cofton
Lersaid
Emmons Campbell
Eagle Grove
De Valera Admits Rebellion Failure in Ireland
International News Wire reports from London that Eamonn de Valera issued a letter to Dublin irregular commanders admitting it is no longer possible to defend the Irish republic by fighting. The rebel army has dwindled. most of the country is tranquil. de Valera remains hidden as Free State forces may have seized him earlier. The Free State plans a 126 million pound loan next month with bonds from 25 to 500 pounds at 4 percent.
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London
Eamonn de Valera
SAT
Republican
Ireland
Dublin
Daniel O'Connell
Publin
Eamonn da Valera
Irish Republic
de Valera
Free State
Deindles
Jarga
County Attorney Raids Cock Fight in Cedar Rapids
County Attorney W. J. Barngrover led a long planned raid on a cock fight near Cedar Rapids that drew 200 to 300 spectators including prominent eastern Iowa residents. Nearly 100 birds were being matched, gambling alleged, with no arrests by noon. Fifteen game cocks held at the police station, others slain or discarded in the grove where the event occurred.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Here
W. J. Barngrover
Barngrover
Scott and McFarlane Injured in Motor Mishaps
Dr George A Scott recovering at his home 318 Sixth Street East after his auto overturned on a hill in Cedar Heights. No complications, rapid improvement expected. Edward A McFarlane seriously hurt by a truck burst, much better today. head wound healing and arm fracture to be rechecked by X ray later.
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George A. Scott
Cadar Heights
Sixth Street
Edward A. McFarlane
Presbyterian Hospital
Oelwein Chamber to Elect 14 Directors for Two Years
Oelwein Iowa May 28 The Chamber of Commerce will hold a primary election to nominate 14 directors for the next two years from which seven will be chosen. Six vacancies were due to term expirations and one from the removal of ML OW Cassady to Des Moines. New directors will hire a secretary after R V Lucag resigns effective June 1.
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Oelwein
Chamber of Commerce
ML OW. Cassady
Des Moines
R. V. Lucag
Last Chance Friday for 41-4 Bonus Bonds
Des Moines notices announce the final sale Friday of Iowa 41 4 percent soldier bonus bonds at 4 1 4 percent interest with bids allowed for higher rates on Saturday, as one hundred bond houses are alerted by the state treasurer.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bryant Paving Co. President Resting After Hospital Operation
W. A. Bryant known as Jack Bryant, president of Bryant Paving Co, is resting comfortably at Presbyterian Hospital after an operation several days ago. He is not yet able to receive visitors.
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W. A
Jack) Bryant
Runaway Team Damages Three Autos in Oelwein
A runaway team hitched to a buggy surged down Charles street in Oelwein on Saturday, colliding with three cars parked along the street before being halted. No injuries reported.
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Oelwein
Spertal
Charles Street
Stella Larrimore vindicated in Tellegen divorce case
New York May 2 Supreme Court Justice Lehman ruled in favor of Miss Stella Larrimore a young actress named by Geraldine Farrar as a co respondent in the divorce suit against Lou Tellegen.
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New York
Supreme Court
Lehman
Stella Larrimore
Geraldine Farrar
Lou Tellegen
Industrial work of Oelwein schools on display
Oelwein Iowa May 28 The Chamber of Commerce rooms resemble a furniture store as the manual training department of the high school makes display of its work data. The rural wealth per capita in Canada is about fond.
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Oelwein
Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Shadows of War Loom After Lausanne Peace Talk
Constantinople May 28 Despite the Lausanne accord Greek and Turkish sides remained ready for war in Thrace. Turkish authorities may issue mobilization orders on short notice under the Mudania protocol while lines of communication across the straits hinder contact. Gen Wrangel’s abrupt move to Sofia and his ordered troops, aged 19 to 45, readiness, and British advisor Harington’s call for moderation frame a tense paused peace.
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Constantinople
Lausanne
Thrace
Athens
Angora
Turkey
Straits
Wrangel
Sofia
Karaghatch
Harington
Adnan Bey
Balkan
Daughter Dittos Mrs Wertz Story of Self Defense
Iowa City May 28 Taking the stand in defense of her husband Robert Leeper who is on trial for the slaying of Roy Wertz Mrs Berg Wertz Leeper sustained her mother's account of the tragedy last December 27 that Wertz shot his wife and daughter in self defense after threats. She described Wertz’s killings and cruelties as the cross examination began with Frank Vogel and L H Moeller also testifying briefly.
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Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Roy Wartz
Berg
Wertz-Leeper
Wertz
Werts
Leeper
University of Iowa
Dorr Roscoe Closson Dies After Illness in Waterloo
Dorr Roscoe Closson died at 3 10 a m today after an 11 day pneumonia illness. Services to be held at 3 30 a m Wednesday at the family home 421 Eleventh Street East with Dr A B Curran officiating. Burial in New Hampton in family lot. Closson born March 28 1896 in New Hampton later lived in Belvidere Illinois before moving to Waterloo six years ago. Survived by mother at home and siblings Fern Camarate Harold Minnie Sheridan Annabelle Loren. Waterloo. Impaneled memberships M W A Camp 6321 and Loyal Order of Moose Waterloo Lodge 328.
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Dorr Roscoe Closson
Eleventh Street East
Dorr Roscoe Clossop
A. B. Curran
Grace M. EE. Church
New Hampton
Mr. Closson
Belvidere
Waterloo
Loyal Order of Moose
Fern Camarate
Ceder Falls
Harold
Minnie Sheridan
Milton
Annabelle
Loren
Engineer Dies After Warns Rescuers At Park Wreck
New York May 28 A wounded engineer Hugh Kirk of a homeward bound picnic train wrecked in Van Cortlandt Park warned rescuers away as flames and scalding steam enveloped him. One rescuer crawled into the cab but fled blistered. Firemen finally reached Kirk, who died minutes later. Passengers suffered minor injuries.
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New York
Hugh Kirk
van Cortlandt Park
N. Y
Ace
Kirk
King
War stand merits more praise from public
John Strayer of Waterloo advocates broader support for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs war stance in a Courier communication. He endorses the antiwar sentiment as a universal moral position and urges further sympathy with the movement against war.
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F. W.C
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
John Strayer
Hammond Avenue
Waterloo
The
Courier
Public commendation on Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
The excerpt praises the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs for advancing a momentous question. It notes that Iowa women deserve editorial approval for their efforts and urges Waterloo business leaders to seize the opportunity to lead the movement, warning of consequences if they fail to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Iowa
Waterloo
Lay Cornerstone of Fayette Courthouse in Ceremony
Laying the cornerstone of Fayette county's courthouse has been fixed for June 31. Lieut. Gov. Hammill and Commander Robbins of Iowa American Legion will be speakers for the occasion, which will be under the direction of the Masonic lodges of the county.
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Oelwein
Fayette County
Hammill
Robbins
Iowa American Legion
Burnquist Enters Senate Race as Seventh Republican Nominee
Minneapolis Minn May 28 Former Gov J A A Burnquist filed to run for United States senator the seventh Republican to enter the June 18 primaries He opposed blocs in Congress Filing closes Tuesday and more candidates may enter the contest.
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Minneapolis
Minn
J. A. A. Burnquist
United States
Congress
Kluxers Defy State Law Pledging Obedience to Klan
Thousands of white robed Ku Klux Klan members across New York state invade the new law requiring secret society rosters. They burn torches before altars, denounce the statute, and vow to obey the Klan constitution, claiming Gov. Alfred E. Smith jeopardized his presidential chances.
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New York
Ku Klux Klan
New York State
Niagara Falls
Westport
S. 1
Klan
Fortunes Told to Central 8th Graders
A Central school eighth grade class prophesied future prosperity and happiness during a morning assembly. Participants included Donald Finlayson Nellie Wish Doris Miller Thelma Stribley Martha Dougherty Mary Bradley and Trene Tisdale.
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Central School
Donald Finlayson
Nellie Wish
Doris Miller
Thelma Stribley
Martha Dougherty
Mary Bradley
Trene Tisdale
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