Tragic double shooting ends in suicide near Columbus
Kirsey T Wing former Rhodes scholar and diplomat shoots his wife Marejorie Meeker Wing and her father Claude Meeker then kills himself at the Wing home in Worthington near Columbus. Mrs Wing survives, Wing dies in room with a gunshot wound to the heart, Meeker wounded in thigh. Wing as World War I officer and son of a bank president, Meeker a Democratic state leader and former US consul.
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Columbus
Kirsey T. Wing
Rhodes
P . Blot
Mare Jorie Meeker
Claude Meeker
Ales
Wing
Saiona
Ned
Grimes
Ami
Ike
Meeker
Worthington
John Gatlin
New York
Charles M. Wing
Nond
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United States
Ohio
James ¢. Campbell
Basfard
Bng
Cleveland
U.S. to Fight Shy of Tariff in Debt Talks With Italy
The article discusses U.S. stance in debt talks with Italy, noting Italy’s limited natural resources and reliance on labor. It contemplates Mussolini’s parliamentary dynamics, Italy’s reparations stance, and the potential advantages of dealing with a dictatorship. It comments on Franco-Italian relations and Washington’s cautious mediation signals.
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U.S
Italy
Italian Mission Silence Shapes Interference in Negotiations
An analysis of Count Volpi and an Italian mission notes that Volpi cannot speak English, so negotiations rely on emissaries to relay and report, a setup the author deems highly effective for diplomacy. The piece argues Woodrow Wilson might have used ambassadors similarly, altering history. Copyright: N. Y. Herald-Pribune.
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Mellon
Kelloxg
Teaver
Balkans
Woodrow Wilson
America
Washington
Herald-Pribure
Coastguard hunts missing yacht Bunny A aboard
Coastguard vessels patrol the Carolina coast in a manhunt for the yacht Bunny A with three passengers M-1974 vessel number believed burned near Murrells Inlet October 26. Passengers include W G Taylor Delaware secretary of state E R Pury Wilmington owner and an engineer.
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Southport
N. G
Coast Guard
Carolina
Bunny
Hece
Florida
W. G. Taylor
Delaware
E.R. Pury
Wilmington
Del
Murrel’s Inlet
Oet
Bigamist Refuses Life With Wives in County Jail Confession
In Sioux City a man known as a bigamist said he would not live with either of his two wives while confined in the county jail. The case shows Beardsley’s concerns and Kiue’s state penitentiary confinement. Rita’s Kin names Holua Anna Knudson of Jackson and Margaret Sorenson of Yankton in a referenced connection amid the inquiry.
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Sioux City
Dana Worr
Pawler
Josaph Kiue
Sears Aid
Rlig
Beardsley
Kiue
Tranis
Rita
Holua Anna Knudson
Jackson
New
Margaret Sorenson
Yankton
Death Lays Heavy Fist on Politicians of Pennsylvania
Five politicians in Pennsylvania died within a short span. John M. Patterson, Republican district attorney candidate for Philadelphia, died after an operation in the hospital. Williams T. McCaig, Pittsburgh chairman of the appropriations committee, died of a heart attack after leaving Republican headquarters. William Brice, former Bedford county judge and politician, died in Bedford night. John C. Kolstee, Erie county Republican committeeman, died after an operation in Corry. Frank Tobey, Democratic city committeeman, died at his Philadelphia home.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John M. Patterson
Jas Wight
Williams T. McCaig
Pittsburgh
Panns Virgania House
William Brice
Bedford County
Bedford Lagt
Joan C. Kolstee
Erle County
Corry
Frank Tobey
One Armed Robber Given 25 Years for Mail Truck Holdup
Los Angeles November 4 CMS Robert EL Cargo a one armed Hollywood mechanic received 25 years after pleading guilty to taking part in a $600000 mail truck robbery. Charlies Wegner also received a similar sentence after a guilty plea yesterday. Three men and two women including Mrs Dorothy Tesviani and her husband were charged with fleeing with some mail to Chicago and will be arraigned tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Gcal
CMS
Robert EL Cargo
Onearmed
Hallywood Mechani
Charlies Wegner
Dorothy Lee Tesviani
fer-In
Henny Berchner
Chicago
Grain broker sued for 72500 in Cedar Rapids
George W. Welen sues J.C. Shatter Grain Company in Cedar Rapids Iowa in district court seeking 2580 damages and profits. The petition claims a February start to business, large deposits, and misappropriated funds related to grain trades with interest and charges.
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Cedar Rapids
J.C. ‘Shatter Grain Company
George W. Welen
Teachers Filling Up Des Moines Hotels Conventio Des Moines
Bus Moines Nov 3 1 INE Hately wiling my today Jas Uhe vanguard of the annual state teachers convention began to descend on the city with prospects that night would see a thousand delegates. Fully clean are expected before conclusion of the three days. The first business session tomorrow noon at the colts AM and the first general program will get under way tomorrow night featuring by Rasmond Robins address on the Outlawry of wars.
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Bus Moines
Rity
Rasmond Robins
Inquest Planned Into Gas Victim's Death
Fairfield town reports Grino Ross aged 33 found dead in a local hospital. An inquest will determine death believed caused by asphyxiation after exposure to gas. Ross, a postal employee, was under care when his landlady found him unconscious. Samuel Machesney, longtime postmaster aged 70, died today, survived by his widow.
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Fairfield Aan
P. O
Town City
Grino Ross
Ross
Torni
Bank Examiner Probes Longstanding County Bank
A national bank examiner arrived in the county to review finances at a long-established bank. Report notes the institution was once the oldest bank in the area and had accumulated a substantial loan portfolio. Further findings and actions are to be announced by the inspector.
Explosion at Pant Powder works kills four near Tacoma
Four men were killed in a dynamite cartridge house explosion at the Pant Powder works near Tacoma Washington. Names reported include Albert Barnikan 41 and Thomas W. Meaniel 35 with November 4 noting the incident.
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Tacoma
Dapant Powder Works
Alpert
Barnikan
Thomnas W. Meaniel
Smith Defeats Alan Candidate in Detroit Mayoral Race
Detroit voters chose incumbent Mayor John W. Stittiz over Ku Klux Klan aligned challenger Charles Bowles by a large margin. With 126,872 votes for Smith and 100,456 for Bowles from SAU of 684 precincts counted, the result marks Bowles’ second nomination defeat and Smith’s re election following a vacancy fill. The race highlighted tensions over Klan support and calls to clean up the city.
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Mich
Jaly
Ku Klus i
Fia
John W. Sstitiz
Charles Bowles
Ip. Brosimotely
SAU
Smith
Bowles
Howles
We x
Hawles
Kloan
Jim
Haytes
Tittie
Joseph A. Martin
Smih
Cornettyman
Kentucky
Louisville
Courier-Journal Today
al A. Will
Iutyor
Joseph T. O'Neal
John J. Davis
Democratic Campaign Committee
Will
O'Neal
Charles G. Middleton
Republican Committee
William Gilbert
Maples
High Sprint
Harlan
Bob Cole
Poor Fork
Bob Davidson
Line Forks
Iesburg
Todiana
Indianapolis
Indy
Indiana
John Duvall
Tepublican
Walter Myers
Duvall
Myers
kKlans
Clean-Up Wicket Wins in San Francisco Municipal Election
In San Francisco, the anti-administration ticket swept to a decisive victory on measures for lower taxes, distribution of Hetch Hetchy power, and city hall reform. Nationwide reports note similar wins as John P. King led Republicans in Bridgeport and local races reflected party momentum. Voter turnout produced margins exceeding 100000 in some measures.
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Gal
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Bridgeport
Conn
John. PT. King
Bohrerens
Thomas MM. Callinan
Congressional Stamtoft
Washington, D. C
John W. Moore
Kentucky
New Jersey
Stewart Appleby
Detroit Election Sparks Riot at Klan Headquarters
Detroit witnesses a crowd of several hundred election enthusiasts storm the Ku Klux Klan offices after the anti-Klan candidate wins the mayoralty by about 33 000 votes. Police dispersed the mob as vehicles paraded to the scene and stoned the building. Patrols remained on guard as the uproar subsided. In Chicago, robbers hit Tinley Park State Bank and escaped with 15060 dollars.
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Virginia
Richmond
Arry Pood Tiyrd
Harris Hoge
Jon Has
Boston
Imayor
Malcolm F. Nichols
Theotore A Glynn
Detroit
Mich
Polie
Samuel A Smyth Waterloo secretary dies at 73
Samuel A. Smyth 73 longtime secretary of the Waterloo industrial association died at 1 40 p m at his home 302 Conger Street after a brief illness He had lived in Waterloo since 1917 and was a member of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church Odd Fellows Lake City Ta and Temple Rebekah lodge Water son He was born in Philadelphia Dec 34 1851 He is survived by widow daughter N McKaughan a stepdaughter Mrs C M Fair and three grandchildren Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p m in Kistner chapel conducted by Rev H G Culver with Black Hawk lodge ritual rites Burial Friday in Mt Vernon
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Waterloo Industrial Association
Marsh Place
Conger Street
Waterloo
St. Paul's Methodis Episcopal Church
Odd Fellows
Lake City
Temple Rebekah Lodge
Waterson
Smyth
Philadelphia
Newlo
Beene
Mary A. Robinson
Sod. N. McKaughan
Broonfield
C. M. Fair
Clinton
Marvel Nordhaus
Lois
Eleine Bair
Kistner
H. G. Culver
Cellar Falls
Black Uawk Lodge
Mt. Vernon
Walker Wins New York Mayor By 401481 Plurality
New York voters elected Jane J. Walker, Gov. Al Smith’s protege, as mayor over Republican Frat D. Waterman by 401 481 in a landslide. Walker, a former legislator and man of arts, famed for welfare legislation, boxing, Sunday movies, and Tin Pan Alley ties, succeeds Hylan L. Hanan, starts June 1. Waterman’s loss comes on the eve of Smith’s exit from the governorship in a year.
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New York
al Smith
Jane J. Walker
Hylan
Frat
D. Waterman, Repubean and Manufacturer
Pour
Exiires
Ehter
Tin Pan Alley
Walker
Forger Baack Feigns Reform After Needle Incident
LeMars Iowa a defendant named F Baack who served a year for forgery pretends to reform by learning sewing. Workers urged him to sew and his progress impressed until he sneezed while holding a needle in his mouth and swallowed it. Authorities monitor for illness or escape.
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LeMars
F. Baack
Daack
Baack
Jaya
Chauncey Olcott in Michigan Hospital
Irish actor Chauncey Olcott, while performing The Rivals in Ann Arbor, suffered a nervous breakdown Friday at St Joseph's Mercy hospital. Doctors said the illness, caused by overwork, is not serious and he rested last night and is improving today.
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Arnn Arbor
Mich
Chauncey Oleott
Sir Tueius Trigger
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Olcott
Finds 7000 Under Bed of Dead Man in Missouri Valley
William Myers, caring for Nels Matson's cigar and candy shop while Matson lay in hospital, found 7000 dollars in cash and liberty bonds in a tin box under the bed after Matson's death. The money was turned over to Matson's married daughter in Omaha. Matson left four children.
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Missouri Valley
William Myers
Nels Matson
Myers
Omaha
Glove Ties Robbery Suspect to Welch Case
Detective Hugh Crumrine at Waverly linked a glove from the Ar tesian Iowa store robbery to Roy Welch by identifying the mate glove found at the scene. Welch is hospitalized here for tuberculosis treatment.
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Welch
Hugh Crumrine
Waverly
Roy Welch
Artesian
Eight informations filed charging false issuance of checks
Police report two armed men robbed Vander Grift bank messenger Warren Walthour in broad daylight taking a satchel containing $75,000. The incident occurred in Vander Grift Pennsylvania on November 4. Authorities search for the suspects and confirm the charges.
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KOH Bank
Vander Grift
Warren Walthour
Vander Grift Sayinrs & Trust Co
Walthour
Hunt Indian Who Goes Abegging in Other Folks Cars
Authorities search for John Willanys Judian Egar who travels by automobile to beg from ride owners. He entered Lehlars yesterday, spent hours begging, was jailed, released, and abandoned a car later found to be piloted from Gurt Gately Slaux ty.
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Hunt Indian
LoMurs
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John Willanys
Judian Egar
Lehlars
Gurt Gately
Slaux Ty
Waterlsa Man, 28, Has Bedtime Story Especially for Him
Albert Thompson of Waterlo o, 28, was among 14 at Mrs. Catherine Draper’s table at 501 Washington street during dinner. The radio was broadcasting a bedtime story from Omaha when the host mentioned several Iowa children. Thompson blamed some jocular friends for misinforming the broadcaster.
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Albert ‘Thompson
Catherine Draper
Washington Street
Omaha
Lee
Indy
Iowa
Albert Thompson
Waterloo
Thompson
No Subpenas for Cabinet in Mitchell Court Martial
Washington November 4 AP Wholesale subpoenas for defense witnesses were issued today in the Mitchell court martial but those highest on the list were not summoned. Agreement among counsel, under conditions, allowed cabinet officers to avoid subpoenas if documents in their possession were presented by accredited department heads' representatives.
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Washington, D. C
Davis
War Department
Wilbur
Havy Department
Jardine
Agricultural Department
Everett Sanders
Coolidge
Small Town Mayor Not Council Member, Ally. General Rules
In a ruling by Attorney General Gipson, State Auditor McChune says mayors in cities organized under general incorporation laws are presiding officers only and may vote only to break a deadlock. A mayor cannot draw per diem when sitting with the council as a board of review, and councils may select their own presiding officer. The ruling excludes cities with commission government or special charters.
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Pes
Bill to Make Postmaster Positions Permanent
Congressman Clarence F Lean of California announces a bill to make postmasterships permanent, aiming to end changes with each administration. He cites support from former presidents Wilson and Harding and backing from Coolidge, arguing it would improve efficiency and stability in postal service.
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Cal
INS
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Clarence Flean
California
Lean
Lee
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Priests Escape From Bandits In China
From St. Louis and Philadelphia, Otto A Hauschenback and Rev Thomas O Melin were held by Chi pt bandits on St John Island China. They escaped and aboard the gunboat Sacra Menio were taken to Hong Kong. The telegram to Maryknoll head James Walsh gave few details.
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N.Y
Otto A. Hauschenback
St. Louis
Thomas O' Melin
Phiadelphia
St. John Island
China
Hong Kong
James A. Walsh
Mary Knoll Serminary
Sacra Menio
Joy Mong Kong
Banker at Marion Suddenly Stricken
W. Bowman, 64, president of the Linn County Bankers Association and head of First Savin bank of Marion, died suddenly at his sister’s home in Marion due to heart disease. Survived by widow, two sisters, and a brother. services to be announced. The obituary notes Bowman’s prominence in local banking circles.
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Avian
W. Bowman
Linn County Bankers Association
Sam Monet
Col Hal Ray Recalls Past Credit and Newsroom Gaffe
Col Hal Ray assistant to the president and Rock Island railroad director of personnel and public relations recounts a newspaper interview that misquoted him while Denver officials were due to inspect. He recalls how the new president praised the corrective explanation and his caution to not blame others. Ray then hosted six Waterloo men in his private car to discuss railroad problems.
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Hal Ray
Rock Island Railroad
Hay
Paul Davis
Reis
Rock Island
Colorado
Tmy
Hag
Yee
Waterloo
Coronel Ray
Ralph Hoxie
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co
H. C. Barnbrok
Waterloo Laundry Company
J. A. Young
The
Young Coal Company
Claude A. Clark
Repass Automobile Company
E.G. Carey
Waterloo Gvening Courier
Robert Johnson
Roele Island
Mothers of Hello Girls to Attend Northwestern Bell Party
Invitations were sent to 104 mothers of operators at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for a program tonight in the operators' restroom. District traffic chief W. Rickar will speak, followed by music readings and dancing. Arrangements are by J. H. Kremers and Miss Lillian Seliger.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Commany
At. W. Rickar
al J. H. Kremrers
Lillian Seliger
Arguments Begun in $40,000 Auto Damages Suit
Evidence closed and arguments begun in district court division of Cedar Falls for a $40,000 damage claim by William Thomson administrator of Andrew Thomson against B H Stiles. Thomson died from injuries when Stiles’ car struck the Thomson vehicle. Defense contends contributory negligence by Thomson’s driver. Also lists marriage licenses for Charley Snyder Viela Johnsen Searse Geist and Katheryn Mayes.
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G. W. Wood
Division of
District Court
Wiliam Thomson
Andrew Thomson
B. H. Stiles
Cedar Falls
Stiles
Thomson
Charley A
Snyder
Marshalltown
Viela Johnsen
Searse IB
Geist
Waterloo
Ag Katheryn K. Ilayes
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