Midwest towns flood rescue by boats as waters rise
Motor boats navigate flooded streets across Kansas City and Beardstown as rivers crest and levees fail. The Oklahoma Kansas region reports hundreds displaced, two deaths in Bartlesville, and emergency patrols impose virtual martial law to shelter and relocate thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas
Oklahor
Illinois
Bearddstown
Beardstown
Kansas- Oklahoma
Agso
Saturdus
Arkansas City
Bartlesville
Okla
Mississippi Risin
Davenport
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Kansas City
Oklahoma
American Legion
Kan
Kansas Cities
Mills Viewed as Stronger Opponent to Smith in New York Fight
Washington figures Mills has a unique position in Congress and outshines Smith in preparation and grasp of government. Democratic colleagues admire Mills for his handling of radiation policy and detailed work, making many favor Mills in a hypothetical head to head in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Washington
Smith
Ogden Mills
Washington
Mills
Congress
New York
Mins
Labor Pledged to Renew Five-Day Week Campaign
The Herald Tribune reports Labor pledges a renewed push for a five day week, citing the auto industry wage base and Ford program as a sign of times. Green notes other fields ripe for shorter schedules including building trades and mining. The piece also covers the federation’s achievements, a union life insurance roll out, and calls for stronger union mobilization and voluntary bargaining. It details labor aims to coexist with fair management and introduces automatic minor-dispute adjustment within wagon agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Ford
Matthew Woll
National Labor Body
Union Labor Life Insurance Company
Federation Council
Hog Thieves Run Down by Vigilantes in Neola
Adolph Lietzke and John Stewart, ages 26 and 24, were jailed in Neola Iowa on charges of hog theft from Frank Hatfield near Underwood. Hatfield alerted Sheriff Percy Gainson who organized a vigilante search in Pottawattamie County. Vern Reddenbaugh, vigilante chief, found the pair with hog carcasses in a car. after gasoline ran out he fired a shotgun, the men surrendered and confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neola
Adolph Lietzke
John Stewart
Frank Hatfield
Underwood
Hatfield
Percy Gainson
Council Bluffs
Neola Vigiantes
Pottawattamine County
Vern Reddenbaugh
sLater
Aimee Continues Attack In Temple Talks
Bitter commentaries mark the Aimee Semple McPherson case as the trial looms. She assails District Attorney Asa Keyes over grand jury questioning while Deputy D A Ryan prepares as the first witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Keyes
Os Angeles
Cal
Aimee Semple McPherson
Minnie Kennedy
McPherson
Asa Keres
Angeles Temple
Whitch
Temple
Ryan
Districte
Angelus Temple
Evangeliat
Publisher seeks senate probe of Klan corruption in Indiana
Vin dedicated publisher Thomas H. Adams aims to secure a U S senate investigation into Indiana political corruption. He accuses Stephenson of kingpin control, graft and frame ups tied to Klan power. six state senators weigh a special session as Adams may testify and provide material to a Missouri senator's campaign funds committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennes
Chicago
United States Senate
Adams
PD. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Senate
Indiana General Assembly
Altho
Ed Jackson
Cleveland
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
Republican Party
James A. Reed
Missouri
Visits in Ohio
Mrs. Logan leaves 215 1 2 Fourth Street East for Steubenville Ohio to visit her parents for three weeks en route stopping in Chicago and Columbus to see other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Irs
Jack Logan
Steubenville
Chicago
Columbus
Waterloo obituaries mark deaths of Ida J. Lyon Roy M. Davis and infant David Plum
Ida J. Lyon 71 of 706 Park Avenue West Waterloo died Sunday at Curtis C. Lyon's Cedar Rapids home from cerebral hemorrhage. She is survived by four children and was married to E H Lyon who preceded her. Funeral Tuesday at O Keefe and Towne chapel with burial at Fairview. Roy M. Davis 47 died after fleeing Saturday. funeral today at First Congregational with Masonic rites and burial at Reibeck. David Keith Plum infant son of Mrs and Mrs David A Plum of 424 Eleventh Street East died early Sunday of double pneumonia. services held and burial at Emma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lyon
Ida J. Lyon
Park Atvenue West
Waterloo
Curtis C. Lyon
Cedar Rapids
Ida J. Cooper
la Porte City
Kansas
E. H. Lyon
Lonnelle Lyon
Curtis C
Clifton M. Lyon
Bonnelle Lyon
Nina Burgess
Waterlon
William B. Lyon
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
J. Arthur Youngs
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairview
Roy M. Davis
First Congregational Church
J. Richmond Morgan
Prastor
Waterloo Loge
A. F
A. M
Royal Arch Masons
Reibeck
David Keith Plum
David Weith Phim
Mros
David A. Plum
Eleventh Street East
Aus
Emora
Weather brief with scattered temperatures across days
Readable lines suggest a brief forecast listing maximums and minimums for several days. The fragment mentions Saturday Sunday Monday and Friday with numeric values and notes unsettled wording. No clear cities or locations are identifiable in the surviving text.
Woman killed aiding injured woman in double crash
In a double accident on primary road No 17 between Mallard and Havelock, Mrs Anna Hill 50 of Webster City died after being struck near a trailer while warning oncoming traffic. Pearl Dejka former Mallard girl was injured and taken to a hospital. Fisher and son attempted to help and later aided Mrs Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallard
Havelock
Anna Hill
Webster City
Pearl Dejka
Dejka
George Fisher
Fisher
Estherville
Deska
Hil
Thomas Shaviland
West Bend
Fate Throws Seven and Charley Pays for Ancient Spree
Charles Wagner was fined seven years and seven dollars after a 1519 spree. A municipal court judge in that era ordered payment for intoxication. Wagner paid all but seven dollars and spent one night in jail and two dollars cash to settle the debt. Detective Ralph Davis later located him to remind him of the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Wagner
Charles
Ralph Davis
Wagner
U. S. Bankers Open in Los Angeles Meet
The American Bankers Association and the National Association of Bank Women opened in Los Angeles with over 000 banks represented and about 25 000 visitors in attendance. Divisional meetings at the Biltmore formed the day’s business sessions while general sessions begin tomorrow at the Philharmonic auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
American Bankers Association
National Association of Bank Women
Biltmore Hotel
Philharmonic Auditorium
Embezzler Blames Wild Life for Fall
Charles Chorge Senior, 26, wanted in Denver on a $5000 embezzlement from First National Bank, admitted the charge at his home in Chiergh. He said he spent the money on liquor gambling and wild parties. he had been sought for over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiergh
INS
Chartes
Chorge Senior
Pheblo
Colo
First National Bank
Senior
Sind
State Bar Exams Begin Tomorrow at Capitol
Des Moines reports that state bar examinations start tomorrow at the state capitol. Three days total with two days of written tests and one day for oral questioning. Thirty six applicants will take the exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Capitol
Supreme Court
Comedian Tinney In Critical Condition In Detroit Hospital
Frank Tinney comedian was reported critically ill by Dr Leo Dretzka after a Saturday night incident. He was taken to St Marys hospital from his hotel where he was under care of attending physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank Tinney
Carroll Vanities
Leo Dretzka
Thney
St. Mars’s Hospital
Becherer Arrested Over Mortgaged Property Removal
T J Becherer traveling representative of the Asville Charity extension society was arrested in his hotel room by Detective Ralph Davia on a charge of removing mortgaged property from Texas. The arrest came at the request of W D Miller sheriff of Travis county and concerns a mortgaged car he bought from an Austin firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Becherer
Asville Churity Extension Society
Ralph Davia
Texas
Heeherer
W. D. Miller
Travis County
Becherer
Austin
Roadman Named President of Waterloo Ministerial Assn
Dr E A Roadman elected president of the Waterloo Ministerial Association at a meeting in the Y M C A. Dr B L Blough spoke on his Egypt trip. Dr J Arthur Young postponed Palestine talk. Luncheon honored departing pastors Rev and Mrs BR Williamson and Rev and Mrs S V Williams with remarks from Dr Roadman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice Methodist
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Palestine
BR. E. Williamson
First Baptist Church
S. V. Willams
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Sheh Rock
Williams
Congregational Meeting Opens in Plymouth Tonight
About fifty delegates will attend the annual meeting of the Northeastern Lownociation of Congregational Ministers and Churches in Plymouth Congregational church. The district covers many towns including Decorah Waverly Waterloo Cedar Falls and Dubuque. Tonight Rev. Burling Decorah preaches followed by communion led by Rev. McKeeman Waverly. Tomorrow features missions talks by Rev. Gillette Foochaw and Rev. Hertz South Dakota, youth program by Rev. Adams Grinnell, and state work discussions with Trev. Johnson and Roger Leavitt. Afternoon sessions cover church labor social order and amusements with talks by Kilbourn Morgan Miles. The convention ends tomorrow night with Rev. McLaugshain of Dubuque delivering “The Message Needed Today.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Bethel
Castleville
Cedar Falls
Cresco
Colesburg
Decorah
Dubuque
Duranga
Earlville
Edsewood
Fayette
Golden
Kiene
Lawler
McGregour
Manchester
Gratesville
Quasqueton
Shell Rock
Strawberry Point
Tripoli
Waucoma
Waverly
Winthrop
Waterloo
James P. Burling
James A. McKeeman
Charles L. Gillette
Foochaw
China
Rudolph Hertz
South Dakota
EL Merle Adams
Grinnell
State Department of Religious Education
Trev. P. A. Johnson
Roger Leavitt
Albert S. Kilbourn
Fler
J. Richmond Morgan
Arthur W. Miles
Arthur A. McLaugshain
Duluque
Wiliam N Rent
Cedar Rapids
Strikers Exchange Shots With Police In New York Riot
Volleys of shots were exchanged between police and striking workers during a riot at Broadway and Twenty third Street. Crowds fled into doorways and shelters as chaos disrupted the area. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
Hhuet
Auto Injury Case Settled and Local Tax Protests Loom
A car crash case involving Robart A Maisner through his father was settled for 1000 dollars with a later settlement offer of 1600 dollars and a related suit filed in district court. Local officials anticipate starting 100 tax suits in municipal court against residents for nonpayment of the tax. Marriage licenses granted include pairs from Decorah and Eldora with ties to Montour and Webster counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robart A. Maisner
He K. Maiener
Trimac
Virginia Galloway
FL WL Koepke
Manternail Court
Isner
Robert Maisner
Kn ‘Oe
Commercial Street
Iet Anil
Accur
Willey Dies at Independence Journal Publisher
John Henry Willey editor and part owner of the Bulletin Journal died at his Independence home after months of illness. Born April 1 1853 in Zanesville Ohio he began in newspapers in Atlantic Iowa before moving to Independence. Funeral services were held today at 2:30 PM with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. he was a member of K P and E I lodges and attended the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Willey
The
Bulletin Journal
Third Avenue
S. EB
W .A. Tidbill
M. R. Adams
Ohio
John Henry Willey
Zanesville
Afoses H
Charlotte Belle (Moore] Willey
Oskaloosa
Atlantic
Independence
United States Mill Service
Rock Island
Chicago
Council
Guillotin-Journal
Bulletin-Journal
William Toman
Mr. Willey
A. H. Farwell
W. E. Coltman
Amos H. Farwell
Horace TG. Willey
Atfice
Moe. Witler
Oak Grove Cemetery
Whiley
K.P. and
Methodise
European museums hold more American minerals than Washington
Dr. George P. Merrill reports European national museums house stronger specimens of American minerals and meteorites, aided by government support despite economic strains. He cites Oberstein's gem cutting, Spanish quicksilver mines, and the Lizard serpentine for the Smithsonian as he investigatesmerreflite, a mineral first found in meteorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
George P. Merrill
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
National Museums
Europe
Altho
Merrill
Oberstein
Nabe
Altmindert
Spain
Verawall
England
Merril
Europeen i Investignators
Bigger and Better Show Planned for Cattle Congress
The Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian Terse show ended amid rain with an estimated 99 000 attendees, about 2 000 fewer than 1925. E S Estes, secretary manager, praised patronage despite poor weather and noted exhibitors were largely satisfied and seeking more space in 1927. Local service clubs Y W C A and Y B I A aided operations, while fiddlers prizes honored 46 contestants led by J A Baskin and Goss Vie Hinmaker Leo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Cattle Congress
Natonal
BP. m
E. S. Estel
Estes
Congress Grounds
Waterloo
Service Clubs
Y. BI
County Board of Supervisors
Farm Dureau
J. Ak. Basking
Wiverly
EB. L. Goss
Vie Hinmaker
Leo
Jacobs
Sigourney
S. D. White
Roger L Crowell
Prof
C. Albert Scholin
Wyeat Davis
Ff. al. Shores
Rotary Leader to Address Waterloo Club Gathering and others
iidie Flynn of St Paul on Rotary International board will speak to Waterloo Rotary and 10 surrounding clubs Monday night at Hotel Russell-Lamson. About 150 Rotarians from Ochyein Manchester Independence Charles City and nearby clubs expected. Laurence C Jones founder of Piney Woods School spoke at noon about early struggles and current progress. 360 students from 40 counties in Mississippi and eight states. Four students sang groups of songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iidie Flynn
St. Paul
Minn
Rotary International
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
I T
Clyde Allan
Ochyein
Manchester
Independance
Charles City
Laurence C. Jones
Piney Woods Country Life School
Braxton
Miss
George Hall
Li.Rankins
BR. A
Taplin
D. & Ross
Road Gets Money for Milwaukee Road Maintenance
Federal Judge Jang approved $575,000 for maintenance and improvements along the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line on the receivership plan. Funds include about $58,000 for Belt Junction Indiana and new-interchange tracks at Davenport Iowa, Cedar Rapids Iowa yard work, and a passing track extension at Newton Missouri. Additional allocations cover bridges, pipes, and relaying rails across Illinois Indiana and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Jang
Belt Junction
Ind
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Newton
W. L. Hunter
Ilinois
Alentuna
Washington
City Enjoined Over Bass Pool Hall Operation
Judge grants temporary injunction restraining city officials from interfering with Albert Bass pool room. Bass, a Black resident, had license revoked by Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts on September 18 after incidents including Albert McBream being struck by pool balls. Fred Crozier jailed for assault. Bass and attorney Milton Fields argued before the council September 22. council said no jurisdiction. Pool table remains in use daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Woorf
Albert Bass
Oneida Street
Bass
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Afere
The
Pines
Albert McBream
Fred Crozier
Milton Fields
Burzette Case May Reach Jury Today
Proceedings in the murder case of Sverett Burzette against Morris Van Note’s death opened in district court. It is expected the jury will receive the case today after the arrest of Sverett Burzette and his cousin Melvin Burzette in Fulsa, with Melvin testifying against Sverett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meson City
Oet
Sverett Bureette
Morris van Note
Lime Creek
van Notte
Aimee Reconciles Divorced Iowans
Aimee Semple McPherson reconciles divorcing Iowa couple Mrs. Mary Daily of Burlington with 32 years of marriage. The pair and Mrs McPherson recently wed again, marking a second honeymoon as reports note McPherson herself is a divorcee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Aimee Semple McPherson Angelis Temple
Samuel 1
Daily
Mary Daily
Burlington
Mussolini’s Taciturnity Noted by Barber in Rome
Rome report cites barber Demenico Rossi saying Benito Mussolini has been the most taciturn Italian leader for four years. Rossi recalls a 4 year old incident when a policeman rushed in to announce Mussolini would be shaved, and the dictator has spoken little since. Also a separate item notes 17 year old Louise Cooper of Oakland High School died by suicide at her mother’s home with no cause given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Demenico Rossi
Rossi
Ambroscid
Mattoen
Louise Cooper
Oakland
Edna Blanchford
Royal Persons Longings for Ordinary Diversions Across Europe
London report notes sovereigns and queens sharing whims to enjoy common pastimes. King George I seeks crowds at races incognito, Queen Mary would ride all day, King Albert of Belgium longs for travel and fishing, Alfonso would don peasant garb, and Queen Victoria wished for a streetcar ride. Also mentions Prince of Wales clinging to childhood tree climbs and Queen of Spain considering stage life. Mrs. Bh. O. Burton of Fort Wayne arrives to visit her father ill at 232 Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Mary
Albert
Belgium
Alfonso
Spain
Queen Marie of Amimania
Pringse
Wales
Queen Victoria
Edward
Bh. O. Burton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Mes
Koepke
Maple Street
Thomas C Deeming death and Civil War service noted
Thomas C Deeming, born April 19 1840 in England, enlisted in the 39th U S Infantry at age 18 and served four years. Wounded in head March 23 1863 at Winchester, promoted to corporal November 7 1862, mustered out after war. Died September 22 1952 age 86. Survived by widow and four children. funeral September 24 with local pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Deeming
Malvin Mocbray
Leistershire
England
America
Will County
Thinois
Statil
Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry
Dinas
Winchester
Mary A. Bentley
Homer HS
Mi Verkon
Adar City
Art Hom Om
Tie
Mattie Storm
Finchford
Miss Rath
Charles T
the Hare
Vernon Bemetacy
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Kanosas
Oklahoma-Kansas
Herald-Tribune
Labor
Mrs. Hammill
John Hammill
T. L. Wheeler
Walnut Court
Hammill
Waterloo Theatre
Four Flusher
Berkell Players
William Gerke
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Doyle Morris
Gerko
Asher
Muncie
Mortuari
Cass
Minhmani
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Phiree Ives
Gulf
Fate
Charley
Tinney
E. A. Roadman
Ministerial Ass’n
AVTO
Dt Willey
Independenge
Wis Hichter
Rotary
Milwaukee
Bass Pool Hall
Barber
Obifgary
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