Desperate mother seeks help after rough journey to Waterloo
Mrs. George Campbell traveled from Minneapolis with her three children aged 7 3 and 7 months to Waterloo seeking her husband and shelter. After evading an unwanted arrangement and wandering penniless, two kind women directed her to Salvation Army but found it closed. Mr Cluts offered shelter and care for the family and a young child as partial payment, while Mrs Campbell remains hopeful and resilient.
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Waterton
Tafe
Peraple
George Cambell
Minneasouts
Brdd
Tve Parney
Waterloo
Wibeday
A. Teitt
Sypamore Street
Waites
Abe
Hor Bustand
Minngarpati
Minneapolis
Fingly
Salvation Army
Urmng
Reief
Cluts
Campbell
Tite
Big Man Lead American in Crushing War Idea
A historical editorial argues for a practical isms of law and public opinion to deter violence. It envisions global organization under community law with tribunals and a police power to prevent force, replacing war with restrained coexistence. It emphasizes leadership in the White House guiding humane progress.
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Thorob Y
Harding
White House
Ofenne Ag
Indus
Smather Eni
Berlin Fares Rise as Berlin Seeks Large Public Works
Fragmented early 20th century text discusses Berlin transit fare hikes to reach 10 to 20 million marks, amid broader reflections on global leadership and American political figures. It cites monetary quotes, plotted changes, and questions about national leadership and progress during a period of upheaval.
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Berlin
Strontcur
Wien
Wisconsin Fights Birchwood Blaze Minnesota Fire
Firefighters battle widespread fires across Minnesota and Wisconsin amid a long dry spell. Crews, aided by showers predicted for northern areas, work to contain peat and marsh blazes as Forest Fire Prevention Week emphasizes outdoor fire dangers.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hirchwood
Wic
Det. S
St. Paul
Minn
Oct. S
State Forestry Department
Tower
Lake Superior
Harding Memorial Association Papers Filed in Columbus
Papers filed in Columbus by Frank Crow of Marion Ohio set up the Warren G Harding Memorial Corporation. The group plans a memorial mausoleum in Marion, with the president and cabinet named, and will convert the Jamous Harding trout porch home on Mont Vernon Avenue into a national shrine. Florence Harding’s body is to be interred in the mausoleum.
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Columbus
President Harding Memorial Corporation
Frank Crow
Marion
Stube
Association
Creek & Mausooleum
Macion
Warren G. Harding
Sphite
Florence Sling Harding
Joolidge
Jamous Harding
Mont Veryon Avenue
Des Moines Thieves Net Nearly Two Thousand in Raids
Weekend robberies in Des Moines reported by police netted about $2,000 in losses. Items stolen include clothing and shoes from residents and a shoe store, with cash and checks also taken. The incidents span several homes and a local business, as investigators assess the total value.
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Des Moines
Nies Maines
I.B. Fants
Emular
E. Hiney
Benjamin Schwartz
Ste
Jewell Tea Company
Cornell student leads one man bucket brigade in blaze
A Cornell college student, Talchen, severely burned on arms and chest, organized a one man bucket brigade to halt a fire in a students' boarding house amid steam pipe explosions. The damage totaled several thousand dollars.
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Mount Vernon
Get St
Toter Talehen
Cornell College
Des Moines Trade Show Opens Tonight
The Des Moines industrial show enters its fiftieth annual run with an address by acting Governor Hamilton. Exhibitors prepared their booths as the event lines up programs and social features for the opening ceremonies.
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Des Moines
Tres Moines
Get. S
al Ie Calistim
Hanimul
Tawa
Negro Confesses to Nurse Murder in Pennsylvania
Police report the accused, Lorenz Savage, a former butler to a physician, confessed to killing nurse Elaie Barthel. Barthel was found yesterday on the grounds of an abandoned mansion near a local hospital with a crushed skull, the motive and exact circumstances are being investigated.
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Littsburch
Klan Pressure Forces Two Ministers to Quit Churches
Indianapolis report shows Dr. Hart W. Griggs resigning from Capitol Avenue Chelslan church after clashes over Sky Klux Klan issues. Earlier Rev. Dr. Frank E. Davison left Englewood Christian church over meetings held in support of the Klan.
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Indianapolis
Tad
Gw Ministay
Tex
Hart WN
Griggs
Capitol Avenue
Frank E. Davison
Englewood
Woman Leaps With Baby After Waiting For Husband
In Kansas City Kansas the body of a young mother and her 22 month old son were found after she leaped into the river near a bridge. A note signed to "Daddy" in an abandoned car led police to the incident. Her husband had not returned home and a brother said there was no known trouble. Footprints, car keys, and a woman's hat were recovered along the riverbank.
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Kansas City
Kao
Skaw
G. G. Schefalbine
Plea for Removal of Salinger Delayed to Oct 29
Removal proceedings against Salinger, organizer at Milland Packing in Stour City Ja, were continued in UA 5 district court to Oct 29 to allow a motion in the United States Supreme Court to dismiss an appeal from removal actions begun in Louisiana. The U S district attorney moved for Salinger to be removed to Deadwood where he is indicted for using the mails in a defraud scheme.
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Chicago
Oct
Salinger
Milland Packing Company
Stour City
District Court
United States Supreme Court
Louisiana
Unite States District Attorney's
Deadwood
Des Moines Briefs Highlight Alimony Ruling in Divorce Case
Judge Lester Thompson announced substantial alimony for Mrs. Mario Richerson Richeson. The divorce suit heard last week charged George Richeson with cruelty, with Mrs. Richerson as the plaintiff. In New Hampton, Thomas Swale, a former resident now in Seattle, enters the race for national commander of the American Legion at the San Francisco convention. Hampton trial opens for J. Trevalley former legislator and ex-cashier Storck, accused of fraudulent banking and embezzlement.
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Des Moines
Mario Richeson
Lester Thompson
Shdze Thompson
J.’ Trevalley
Sheffield Farmers and Merchants — Bank
Levatley
Storck
Heazlemenit
Fifty Men Lift Street Car to Save Schoolgirl in South Bend
Fifty men lift a street car off tracks to free Myrtle Luduke, 16, struck while walking to school. A fireman crawls under the car and pulls her out just inches from the wheels. She is bruised, shocked, and internally hurt and taken to a hospital.
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South Bend
Ind
Myrtle Luduke
Schoo
Labor Federation Debates Radicals and Moscow Ties
Chicago radicals, labor leaders and federation officials traded charges at a Chicago Federation of Labor meeting. William Foster was denounced for calling Decatur convention reactionary and opposing amalgamation, labor party or Soviet recognition. Critics accused Foster of hypocrisy and warned against external threats to the labor movement.
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Dunne
Rassaul
Albecaus
Furge
Hunvesidle
Michigan
A. F. of L
Minos
Ufter
Poster
Oscar Nelson
Chicago Federation of Labor
Foster
America
William
Victor Olander
Ilinois Adoration of Labor
Russia
John Fitzpatrick
Federation
Rival Camps Expect Coolidge Support to Lag in Delegates
The piece argues Coolidge will likely lack a majority of delegates on the first ballot due to factional splits in most states. It notes Coolidge handles office duties prudently and that farm policy will avoid favoritism, while corn prices rise and experts warn against a continued high market.
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Coolidge
Peter
Paul
Europe
New York
United States Conference pastors named for coming year
Bishop Homer C. Stuntz announced the Upper Iowa Conference appointments for the year. Transfers include E. K. Wells Cresco to Manchester and J. Arthur Young Vinton to Iowa Falls, with many other pastor relocations across Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and neighboring towns.
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Homer C. Stuntz
Omaha
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. K. Wells
Cresco
Manchester
J. Arthur Young
Vinton
Iowa Falls
Dewitt Clintor
Tama
I. H. Colis
Quarad
Toledo
Daniel Hogan
New Hampton
West Branch
John Gainimans
Loledo
Waukon
St. Paul's
Waterloo
V. Whilliams
Annnmose
Will Kerwin
Susailuertea
Arlington-Volga
H. A. Crumb
Honair—ie
Shadow
Bure Oak
Kirbert van Vilnt
Catmar
Atkinson
Fred Smith
Vanscade
Center Grove
Grand View
J. W. Reed
Juke's
H. D. Atchinson
Hillpvin
W. McConkey TV
Artmium
Epwaorth
Fairbank
Oswald Sandbach
Farley
Federated
G. W.turner
Payee
Baker
Tieeley
L. Pulver
Gattenberg
Dale J. Aeelon
Hawkeye Alphin
Nothburtt
Haaletan
Yenon Ce Io
Prescott
Ulmo
Paul J. Pease
Manches RD
Wells
Masonville
Walter
Mdir
Monena
J. B. Ackman
Metheger
Roscoe B. Siresen
Atbin
K. J. Selden
Oeiwein
A. W. Henke
Ossian Castalin
John de Long
Otterville
Handalla-Maynard
J. W. Atkins
Rowley
F. RK
Maynars
Sumner
Miter
Wansoma
Glenn Hartongankeos
John Gamo
Calyn
L. Tesander
Winthrom
St. James
G. J. Grundy
Canter
T. Mi Smith
Fale
O. W
Vranr
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Hha
Soule Urbana
Bo Mat
Glenn Boches
Walker
T. W. Brarxo
Whitten
I. W. Soute
Davenport
Walton Aggressor in Battle on Klan
Oklahoma legislators held a secret caucus as Gov Walton faced impeachment moves over relations with masked groups. The House planned to recommend removal, with Senate trial and a two thirds vote required for impeachment. Republican James A Harris pledged to sway 12 Senate Republicans to oppose removal.
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Klan
United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Welton
Binal
Senate
House
Connnitteeman
James A. Harris
Republican National
Flarris
Waltons
Passenger Licenses for Autos Reach New High in Iowa
Des Moines reported 420 .351 passenger car licenses issued by Oct 1 under state motor vehicle chief W. Calladay. This surpasses all of 1923 by about 52,000 and exceeds last year’s totals in several categories. Total licenses to date 658,554 with revenue from fees over 8.5 million dollars.
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Des Moines
W. al. Calladay
State Motor Vehicle Department
Birmingham Blue Under Sunday Laws
Birmingham yesterday faced an enforced quiet day as police reported no croquet allowed townwide. Local country club members retreated to gossip about the clubhouse while officials announced plans to play golf next Sunday to test the constitutionality of Sunday laws.
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Birmingham
Jazn- Jonavie
Vague Iowa Election Slates List Numerous Candidates
A partial OCR style list shows many surnames and towns such as Davenport Maquoketa Marion and Monticello with numerous candidates named. The fragment appears to be a local election slate or voter roll with multiple districts and individuals, lacking clear outcomes or positions.
Pair Admits Theft of 2800 Chickens in Nebraska
Brownie McMangel and wife in Sioux City Nebraska confessed to stealing 2800 chickens in the last 30 days in Dakota and Thurston counties. Authorities say the couple were ringleaders of a gang active for 18 months. An automobile load of fowls sparked the sheriff’s investigation and the confessions were obtained within an hour.
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Sioux Citys
Dakota
Thurston Counties
Nebraska
Brownie McMangel
Bouth Ppioux
McMangels
Mn! Mangels
Orioles to Meet Blues in Kansas City Series
The Baltimore Orioles, five time International League champions, travel to Kansas City to face the Blues, champions of the American Association, in the junior world series. This marks the fourth series between the two leagues’ champions with St Paul and Louisville noted in previous results.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City
Blues
St- Paul
Louisville
Clarinda Woman Dies in Auto Crash
Clarinda, Ta. Oct. 8 Mrs Mil lard Greeley of Clarinda was killed in an automobile accident four miles east of here yesterday afternoon when the car she rode in collided with another vehicle. Both cars overturned and the other occupants were severely shaken but not seriously injured.
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Clarinda, Ta
Millard Greeley
Clarinda
Here
Rehearing Granted in Fight Tax Case
The Supreme Court granted a federal rehearing in a suit to require boxing event managers to collect and pay over federal admission taxes. The case name involves James J. Johnston of the Central Manhattan Boxing Club of New York.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
James J. Tohnston
Central Manhattan
Earthquake Reported Near Georgetown Observatory
A quake about 5 000 miles from Washington was recorded at Georgetown University Observatory. Reports describe martial law in Tulsa as troops depart and Kentucky football star Price Melan dies from injuries.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Georgetown University Observatory
Tulsa
Oklo
National Guard
Lexington
Kyl
Price Melean
University of Kentucky
University of Cincinnati
New York
Grover Cleveland iBergdolf
Emma Bergsoll
Germany
Ellis Searles
United Mine Workers of America
Special Commission of Government
Mayer
War Finance Corporation
Northwest
France Not Moved By Stresemann Saturday Speech
Paris reports negotiations between German industrial groups and Franco Belgian authorities aim to resume Ruhr work and deliveries on separations. A Rhine land republic is alleged to be planned. Paris officials view Stresemann's speech as inconclusive and anxiety provoking. Meanwhile Bavaria faces counter measures as red bloc talks emerge amid central state negotiations.
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Ruhr
Rhineland
Mayence
le Fournal
Rhine
Uar
Gustave Stresemann
Germany
Bavaria
London
von Kahr
Thuringia
Saxony
Reuters
Berlin
Reichstag
Mecklenburg
Prussian
Reichsration
Central Union
Ruher
Stresemann
Banks Deny MecNider Influenced Any Loan
Bank heads in Muscatine deny that C. H. MecNider of Mason City influenced any loan. They state they never had any communication from MecNider about loans in or out of Muscatine county, nor did he exert any influence on bank transactions.
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Muscatine
Brookhart
C. H
Mason City's Police Chief Resigns Under Fire
Mason City Iowa October 3 Chief of Police Don Davis resigned to the city council citing continual interference by Mayor J H McGhee and F J Patton commissioner of public safety. He said council members conducted raids and issued orders conflicting with his supervision. The move has sparked a political crisis in Mason City.
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Mason City
Don Davis
J. H. McGhee
F. J. Patton
Public Safety
Davis
Man Caught in Iowa Kills Two Convicts
Thomas Walton a convict is accused by prison guards here of slaying two other convicts with a knife. He was sent up from Spokane county on burglary charges last summer with S F P Burt. They were captured in Des Moines after a lengthy chase ending in a punt ing fleet with officers, funeral visits noted for several relatives.
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Walla Wallan
Wash
Thomas Walton
Walton
Spokane County
S. F P. Burt
Des Moines
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