Secret Service Probes Worldwide Jewel Smuggling Ring
A broad Secret Service investigation traces a vast jewelry smuggling conspiracy linked to the August killing of Theresa Mors in Los Angeles. The ring moved gems from Austria and Germany through New York to Pacific coast markets with more than 2500000 seized. a suspect, Mediansky, fled the country. Concurrently in Los Angeles, the Katz murder case remains unsolved as police question multiple suspects and uncover four diamonds pledged in pawn.
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Ory
Washington, D. C
Sewell
Secret Service
Theresa Mors
Los Angeles
Mediansky
Mrs. More
Id McCor
Che
He Ecpime
Marty Katz
New York
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Russia
Katz
Cal
Harry Katz
Seatte
Chase Carroll
Tater
Hal Hail
Santa Monica
Ein Ioefay
Karz
Railroad officials to hold conference Monday in Waterloo
Illinois Central Ixgo Great Western Waterloo day Fails Northern and Rock Island railroads plan a conference at Hotel Russell Lamson Monday. Superintendents trainmasters and yard masters will attend chaired by W G Brown with W K Warner and Maurice Welsh among company reps. Meeting ends at noon with hopes for improved service for Waterloo shippers.
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Illnois Central
Ixgo Great Western
Waterloo
Day Fails & Northern
Rock
Rock Island
B. A. Mash
Southern
Great Western
Des Moines
Shell 85 Lbs 1924 Count for Bushel 70 Lbs Weight
Cedar Falls reports a shift to shelling 85 pounds per bushel as the standard for 1924, replacing the 70 pound measure. Purchases will be at 1 cent per pound. workers say the new measure affects price and delivery timing. Accident victims recover in Cedar Falls. Mrs. C. H. Mather and relatives hurt in Rainbow Drive crash shown improving.
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Shell
Cedar Falls
Leighty
Experiey
Tosileha & Taticrenn
Jearnel
C.H. Mather
M. FP. Dilger
Quentin Dilger
Coolidge to Address Meeting of Land Grant Colleges
President Coolidge to speak at the annual gathering of the Association of Land Grant Colleges in Washington. The address will mark his first public speech since the election, focusing on agriculture and higher education policy.
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Coolidge
Ass'n of Land Grant Colleges
Washington
Association of Land Grant Colleges
Commission
Max Gamp Suffers Ankle Injury In Broadway Collision
Max A. Gump of Pamploge Wo C F AM was bruised in a morning crash on Broadway when a second car struck his vehicle near the curb. He was taken home after the collision as the other driver fled the scene. Police report multiple minor accidents across the city with several drivers involved.
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Max A. Gump
Suas
Camp
Mir Ivery Cokin
Ingjavedoann
Ein
J. S. McGarvey
Fairview
Hendy Etters
Punt Dinmont
Cer Pells
Mullan Avenue
Henry Snyder Retires as County Supervisor
Henry Snyder closes his service on the board of supervisors stating his proudest act was voting for the Enoch roads project. The retirement comes after a lengthy term with Neary A. Snyder noting his continued involvement in local governance.
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Henry Snyder
Neary A. Snyder
Waterlon
Board. of Supervisors
Pril
Polish laureate awarded Nobel Literature Prize
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to a Polish author for the year, with the ceremony noting the contributor’s significance. Details remain unclear due to damaged text, but the naming of the Polish laureate and the prize being awarded are indicated.
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SORER
Nobel
Viadistad Meymonts
Mortuari Weathering Clate Mile Katherine Blair Miller obituary
Katherine Blair Miller daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chinde K Aber died at 4 45 pm yesterday at the family home on Big River street of heart poisoning after a seven week illness. She was popular with Lincoln school mates and a talented pianist recently offered a position at St. Vulue Mo Roolurenh where she taught the Sands sehen. Katherine born in Meh 1g Vhs faintly ecm deve hing Satin was a bright student and beloved by family and friends. Mass funeral arrangements are pending with Mileman Lindsey.
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Katherine Blair Miller
Chinde K. Aber
Big Riv Street
Lincoln School
St. Vuule Mo Roolurenh
Ted the Sands
Katherine
Morle
St. Pared
Hort Society and Vegetable Ass'n Hold Conference
Meetings of the Iowa State Horticultural Society and the Iowa Vegetable Growers' Association were held today in separate rooms of Hotel Russell-Lamson. Delegates heard talks on horticulture status, future orchard plans, apple varieties, spraying, pruning, thinning, and asparagus cultivation with discussions noting growth in market conditions and industry expansion around Waterloo.
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Towa
Sptker
Iowa
Erwin
Ames
H. J. Barnett
Manhattan
Kan
Laurenz Greene
Lafaylette
Ind
Brees C. C. Smith
Manchester
HL KR
Nichols Ames
Tfal GC
Woolford
Conesville
Austin
Iouper
Miurentite
C. A. Brown
Water- Jon
W. S. Peck
la Porte Chu
Melhus
Carl J. Drake
Waterloo
Dollar Day Delights Shoppers as Bargains Fill Waterloo Stores
Waterloo merchants report record sales on Dollar Day with many bargains drawing shoppers from rural districts and nearby towns. Despite chilly weather, crowds filled counters and boxes emptied as early buyers secured valuable low-priced goods.
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Waterloo
Dolan
Altho
Judge Nichols Praises Pavement During Vinton Trip
District court trial enters a humorous note as Judge Clarence Nichols advocates hard surfaces. A rural drive from Vinton to the Black Hawk line proves slick on dirt roads, with speeds of 15 mph on dirt and 10 mph on pavement noted by observers. Crowded exhibitions and a rainy morning mix with concert reports as Alessand ro Liberati and his band perform amid Jazz debates and Katherine Klaer’s soprano appearances.
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Clarence Nichols
Vintendit
Ant Vais
Vinton
Black Hawk
Gudee
Bath
Waterton
Alessandro Liberati
Laltro
Liberati
Katherine Klareer
Frank Lak Ner
Group Conference for Shoe Dealers in Cedar Falls
The Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers association holds a Cedar Falls conference. attendance drops to about 20 delegates from 80 registered due to weather and road conditions. Sessions focus on business problems with a 2 pm start. dinner at Hotel Black Slank with toastmaster John Berg.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Ausociatornhere
Black Slank
John, Berg
Commercial Club
National Creamery Buttermakers elect officers and award medals
The National Creamery Buttermakers association re elected H C Larson president J J Bibby vice president A W Rudnick treasurer James Rasmussen secretary. T L Haecker received a gold medal for distinguished service. Iowa State banner won by Towa for top butter contest score of 4992 with Minnesota second Wisconsin third. M A Nielson and M O Buroker won gold medals in respective butter contests. The 1925 meeting will be in Portland Oregon.
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United Press
Mason City
The
National Creamery Buttermakers' Association
H.C. Larson
Madison
Wis
J. J. Bibby
Brookings
S. D
A. W. Rudnick
Ames
James Rasmussen
Albert Lea
Minn
Portland
Ore
H. C. Raven
T. L. Haecker
University of Minnesota
Towa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
M. A. Nielson, Garris
M. O. Buroker
New Vietna
McDonald to Address Knights of Columbus Father and Son Dinner
Rev J N McDonald assistant pastor St Josephs church will speak at the Knights of Columbus father and son dinner tonight at K of C hall. Entertainment includes magic by Joe Hacker instrumental and vocal solos and a four round boxing exhibition. Other banquets noted at Virginia Presbyterian Trinity American Lutheran churches. Large crowd attended last night Church of the Brethren dinner program follows.
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Hey. J. N. MccDonald
St. Joseph's Church
K. of ©. Hall
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Joe Hacker
Trinity American Lutheran
Church of the Brethren
Borah Urges Early Extra Session After March 4
Sen. Borah of Idaho urged an extra session of Congress soon after next March 4 to tackle lankan and railroad measures the world court proposal and possible tax relief. He spoke after a call on President Coolidge while administration officials indicated the president had no plan for a special session at that time.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Borah
Idaho
Coolidge
Lions Celebrate Father Son Week at Black's Tearooms
Fath er son week observed with group singing and solos at Black's Tearooms during Lions Club lunch. Mrs Ralph Eamons accompanied. event featured entertainment led by MANEUS FUNERAT and others.
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Lions’ Club
Black's
Ralph Eamons
Short
Fatherson Banquet Set At First Baptist Church
Prof A B Fish of Town State Teachers College will speak at the father son banquet Friday evening at First Baptist Church. Vaughan is toastmaster. Toasts include Aga Ror Thinketh by James J Graham and The Common Viewpoint by Charles Weeby. Arthur Van Doren will ask fathers Are Dads Worthwhile and Robert Sterkles speaks on Younes Moon and June Kingdon.
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A. BE. Fish
Town State Teachers' College
First Baptist Church
Vaughan
James J. Graham
Charles Weeby
Arthur van Doren
Robert Sterkles
June Kingdon
Canned Goods Draw Crowds at Hort Exposition
At the Hort exposition in Waterloo and Cedar Falls crowds rise as patrons explore displays. The Midwest show drew strong interest, with eight winners from Black Hawk county. Organizers plan merchant cooperation to boost attendance and engagement on remaining days.
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Blackhawk County
Midwest
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Frank Sherwood
Kemble Floral Company
Cedar Rapids
Hill Acquitted of Violating Volstead Act
Des Moines reports the ruling permits home production of cider and wine under an alcohol limit, with no change anticipated in Iowa enforcement. Attorney General Stone and anti saloon league figures react, while Baltimore jury findings are criticized as a push to weaken prohibition.
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Soper
Atttorney General Stone
Iowa
Des Moines
United States Supreme Court
P. McNaught
Towa Antisaloon League
United States District Court
Baltimore
McNaught
Vernon Seeberger
Towa
Buying Unchecked on Stock Market New Peaks Reached
New York on November 13 saw a surge in buying as heavy profit taking eased. Public purchases pushed more than twenty issues to new peak prices for the year, with first three hours trading near 14 million shares.
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New York
Mrs. Harding Reported Not So Well Today
Mrs Warren G. Harding, wife of the former president, was listed as not so well today due to kidney trouble. Bulletins issued by Dr Garl W Sawyer reported a restless and painful night and diminished condition this morning.
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Marion
Warren G. Harding
Garl W. Sawyer
Harding
Shenandoah to fly Pacific to Honolulu with fleet convoy
The Shenandoah dirigible will join the Pacific fleet as a convoy on a California to Honolulu flight planned for February. The project, approved by Secretary Wilbur, aims to cover over 2000 miles with Navy support from Rear Admiral Moffett and Commander Lansdowne reports backing the plan. San Diego may be chosen as a base with a new flying boat contract awarded to Boeing for Pacific to Honolulu service.
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International News
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Ocean
Globe
America
Hawaii
Navy Department
California
Honolulu
Nhat
California Coast
Navy
Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
Germany
United States
Lansdowne
Lakehurst
N. J
Seattle
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Admiral Moffett
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Fayette Coast
San Diego
Washington, D
Boening Aircraft Corporation
Wash
Soda Addict Adjudged Untempered for Independence Treatment
Oliver Jones, about 30, rammed ice cream sodas at a Waterloo fountain then abused the clerk. County commission ordered him sent for hospital treatment as a insane patient in Independence. He wandered from Fairbank, Buchanan County, with $30 in cash, no ID, and spent the night in the county jail.
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Oliver Jones
County Commission
Independence
Jones
Waterloo
Fairbank
Buchanan County
Tle
Waterloo students gather to aid the needy at Thanksgiving
Waterloo children prepare to donate food and clothing to the Waterloo Social Welfare League for Thanksgiving relief. The league will distribute to those in need, with school drives expected the week before Thanksgiving. Officials note no direct action yet beyond plans. RUBS TREATY STANDS. London reports denial that Baldwin cabinet may revoke recognition of the Russian Soviet government.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Social Welfare League
Ifar Teod
London
Baldwin
First Indian Sheriff and Mustached Blackfoot Leader
Dick Croft is elected sheriff of Glacier County Montana becoming the first Blackfoot and the first Indian to hold the post. He serves Browning and Glacier National Park area and supports law and order with lenient housing for Indians.
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Washington, D. C
Dick Croft
Glacier Jeounty
Montana
United States
Croft
Aheriff
Glacier County
Glacier National Park Reservation
Browning
Mont
War Ace Plans to Put Cabs in Air at 20 Cents Mile
Col Hartney promotes air cabs with 20 cent mile fares and 35 000 dollar planes dropping to 1000 with Ford production. Air cabs aim to fund joy rides, messenger work and advertising while boosting aviation. Hartney, veteran ace, cites aviation records and calls for new landing fields and flying laws.
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Hartney
Dayton
Ohio
Ford
Air Cab Company
Wght Express
America
Colonel Tartey
France
Japan
Congress
Col. Hartney
Quentin Roosevelt
Eddie Rickenbacker
Cummins Ready for Rail Legislation Truce Talks
United Press reports Senator Cummins aiming for a truce with La Follette on railroad legislation in Washington during the coming short session. He plans talks with Coolidge Hoover and railroad reps, seeking three goals: consolidate systems, government role in labor disputes, and valuation for rates.
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United Press
Des Moines
Senator la Follette
Cummins
Washington
Congress
Iowa
Coolidge
la Follette
Herbert Hoover
Four Indians Die On Grade Crossing In Brazil Indiana
Police say a stalled motor caused a fatal grade crossing crash near Brazil Indiana. An interurban struck a car carrying four men who died instantly. the victims are George Farell 60 Carl Farell 28 John Penman 32 and William Moscum 21 all residents of Brazil.
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Brazil
Ind
Here
George Farell
Carl Farell
John Penman
William Moscum
Would-Be Assassin of Japanese Crown Prince Sentenced to Death
Tokio November 13 Daizuka Namba a young radical was sentenced to death for his attempt to assassinate Prince Regent Hirohito last December He shouted Long live the Soviet Long live Japan as the sentence was passed.
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Tokio
Daizuka Namba
Hiroshito
Japan
Namba
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