World Bankers See Economic Improvement In War-Torn Nations
At the Brussels finance conference, speakers report signs of revival in nations scarred by war and expect a return to active competition among sellers. Belgian Commerce Minister Charles Wauters warns export freedom may reverse under exchange barriers, while Lloyds Bank’s Henri Bell urges free trade as a path to durable peace.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Charles Wauters
Henri Bell
Lloyds Bank
London
Bell
Supreme Economic Councils
Mortuary Notices And Courtroom Actions In Local Dispatch
Funeral details for Mrs. M R Miller daughter of Mrs Beehner with address 1003 e sireet given. In court, a colored woman accused Mont Saunders of beating her. bench warrant issued. Saunders bonded at 50. he pleaded not guilty. Nick Lefflis released after landlord threat charge. two traffic violators and two visiting drunks had bonds forfeited.
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M. R. Miller
Sireet
Pace
Ferd Koch
Ter
O. B. Courtright
Babe Ruth In Car Crash Near Meriden Not Hurt
Babe Ruth, famed homerun hitter, in a new roadster collided with a truck on the New Haven trunk highway in Meriden as he headed to Springfield. He landed in a field, suffered a cut ear from the steering post, but he and his passenger escaped with only scratches from a broken windshield.
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Associated Press
Meriden. Conn
Babe Ruth
Springfield
New Haven
Meriden
Harding to Speak At Three Iowa Stops in October Tour
Senator Harding will make rear platform addresses in Atlantic and Council Bluffs after leaving Des Moines October 7. He will speak in the morning at each stop. Senator A B Currins will introduce Harding at each session, as announced by the Republican state headquarters.
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Wie
Associated Press
Destines
Harding
Atlantic
Council Binis
Des Moines
Toay
A. B. Cuurmins
Senator Harding
Enth
Herzog Not Stabbed in Fist Fight After Exhibition
Joliet October 1 report says Cubs infielder Herzog was hurt in a fan scuffle after an exhibition game. Police noted bruises on his hand and stated he was not stabbed, with authorities giving best available information.
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Herzog
Associated Press
Joliet
Buck
Chicago Cubs
Eriux
Balayers
Hervox
Fun
Polish Immigrant Girls Sought to Ease Waterloo Help Shortage
Citizens in Waterloo seek ten Polish immigrant women from New York to fill domestic help needs. Efforts involve contacting Ellis Island and the Polish consul in New York to arrange arrival. Plan aims to reduce homesickness by placing speakers of German at local churches and create a homey environment amidst scarce labor.
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Waterloo
New York
Ellis Island
New York City
Italian Girl Found Guilty of Murder in Centerville Jury
A Centerville jury convicts Italian girl of murder after she admitted firing at Tony Matto. Defense argued mental strain and temporary residence. final move for a new trial set for Det 6.
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Centerville
Byte
Seressy Centerville
da Vet
Armel Hussoo
Tony Matto
Idan
Dee Ferse
Express Shipments Damaged by Oil Lamp Explosion
A Burlington route express car carrying freight and express shipments from Chicago to Nebraska caught fire after a blast from an oil lamp in Galesburg Illinois. The locomotive train No 1268 arrived in the city early this morning with many items severely damaged by flames.
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Galesburg
Nebraska
Burlington Road
Chicago
Ponzi Indicted in Longest Local Federal Indictment
The grand jury indicted Charles Ponzi on two 43‑count federal charges for using the mails in a scheme to defraud investors seeking 50 percent profits. Ponzi is jailed at East Cambridge and faces state charges for larceny.
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Rywd Press
Loston
Ffa
Grand Jury
Charles Ponzi
Ponzi
East Cambridge
Jareeny
Myre Wins Match for World Light Heavyweight Title
Helmer Myre of Mason City defeated Louis Pergantas of Gary Indiana in Mason City securing two falls to one. Pergantas took the first fall in 23 minutes with a headlock, Myre took the second in 31 minutes with a headlock, and Myre won the decisive third in 21 minutes with a head scissors.
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Myre
Associated Press
Mason City
Helmer Myre
Louis Pergantas
Gary
Ind
Pergantas
Myye
Train derails near Macon injures passengers
Five Burlington cars derailed on train No. 65 near Macon Missouri. Several passengers were mildly hurt and taken to Macon after spreading rails caused the accident. No fatalities reported.
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Ite Associated Press
Hannibal
Burlington
Chicago
Kansas City
Macon
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