Ransom Letter Ties McPherson Kidnap Case To $500000 Demand
Los Angeles report on a letter from the Avengers demanding $500000 for Billy M. Semple McPherson’s safe return. The missive, mailed May 24 from San Francisco, references desert hideouts in Mexico and Carmel by the Sea and notes a trap set for alleged kidnappers. Authorities seek more Arizona witnesses to prove her whereabouts prior to reappearance in Douglas. The evangelist appeals to fraternal orders for signatures of support for her mother Minnie Kennedy.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Police Department
Aimee Semple MrPherson
Oday
San Francisvue
Minnie Kennedy
McDpherson
Ocean Park Beach
Mexico
Arizona
Avas
San Francisco
Carmel
Keneth G.ormiston
Temple
Grand Jury
Gelus
Girl's Leg Breaks Again After Short Cast
The six year old daughter of Mrs. Jerry Sh 328 Eleventh Street West rested today in a second cast after an automobile driven by Lilteen Bennett of Janesville struck her at Commercial and Fourth streets Saturday evening. Her left leg broke again and she suffered a bruised forehead. she was taken to a nearby physician's office.
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Jerry Sh
Eleventh Street West
Lilteen Bennett
Janesville
Commercial
Fourth Streets
Pearby
Diss Bennett
Dickinson to Talk in Nebraska for Simmons Candidacy
INS Congressman Dickinson Iowa farm relief advocate will make five talks in Nebraska in support of Republican Congressman Robert Simmons of the sixth district. The announcement was made today in Omaha.
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Dickinson
Omaha
Iowa
Nebraska
Robert Simmons
Obituary Notices From Waterloo Local Pages
Deaths report Martisit Ralth Donaldson Edwards 18 of Waterloo after appendicitis complications at a local hospital. Born October 28 1907 in Topeka Kansas he moved to Waterloo with his mother and attended West High then East High class of 1926. Funeral arrangements through Petersen Bros Chapel with Rev Farrel Roadman officiating. Also noted are services for Mrs Mary B Miller and infant Albert Vernon Elmore with burial in Fairview and ministers from Church of the Brethren First United Presbyterian officiating.
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Ralth Donaldson Edwards Tralph Donaldson Edwards
Lon Meyers
Waterloo
Topeka
Kan
Utd
West High School
East High
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Westminster Presbyterian
Frank F. Edwards
J. T. Brecht
Had
Petersen Bros
Farl A. Roadman
Paetor
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Turial
da Elmyweat
Mary BB. Miller
Mary B. Miller
Gauchiee
W.J. Liehty
South Street
Chepiel Ierm
Church of the Brethren
A. J.bloueh
Barintee
Orange Township
Orange Township Rotactaiss
Orville
Tanneather
Prowse
Parker and Clark Lewis
Albert Vernon Elmore
Albert Vernon Elmers
Jesse William Ebmore
Leland Avenue
Pneumonilk
Waterino
Lloyd
Claude
Floyd
Petersen Greschapel
Wi O. Chighalin
First United Presbyterian Church
Buriat
Fairview
Temperatures Forecast for Saturday and Monday
The bulletin lists maximum temperatures for Saturday and minimum temperatures for Saturday night. It also notes readings for Monday at 11 am and Monday at 3 pm.
Prohibition Debate Shapes 1920 Campaign Positions
The piece outlines Republican stance on the Volstead act with Senator Butler and President Coolidge as key figures. It notes Wink decisions to modify prohibition ratios, the dry versus wet factions in New York and Pennsylvania, and how party leaders’ remarks influence voter perception ahead of the campaign.
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Batier
Senator Butler
Alassachhuusetts
Butler
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
President Coolidge
Coolidge
National Republican Party
Prohibition
Vitve
United States
Pennsylvania
Vare
Philadelphia
New York State
Wadsworth
Grarty
Wudawerth
Aed
Congressinal
Hogan
Republ
Ding bin
Sencar Wadsworth
Apstan
Coatid
Adhron
Mdl
Cai
Fox
VsTiper
Beter
Wadsecrirs
Unie
Phat
Sunater Wadsworth
New York
Married 65 Years Die Within Hours in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Peter J Brucks celebrated 65 years of marriage but died within hours of each other in Chicago. The couple were buried side by side after the husband collapsed upon learning of his wife's death and died a few hours later.
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Chicago
INS
Peter J. Brucks
Doudie
End of Prohibition Debate Sparks National Referendum Clash
A heated debate over prohibition and New York's referendum prompts questions about uniform constitutional interpretation across states. Republican leaders, including Senator Butler of Massachusetts, voice varied views on modifying the 18th Amendment while cautioning on nationwide consistency.
Prayer Meetings Open Tomorrow in Jones Campaign
Preliminary to Bob Jones citywide evangelistic drive, prayer meetings start tomorrow at 10 a.m. in 28 homes citywide, daily except Monday and Saturday, with daily location and topic changes. Opening topic Romyuns vii-10. Locations listed with host names across the city.
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Cotlare
Bob Jones
Tony
Yustnet
Romyuns
Foxtelves
Denver Mre
Gors
Burton
Christensen
Bawsam
Bro
J. Rotting
Longfellow
Gaiters
Whittier
Kate Reensen
Fairview
Hnier Jolls
Broadway
Keppler
Hawnn
Pithiy
Fa. Menarble
Varie
Uwe
Aetin Cotton
Jennfer
Butler
A Perens
Lia Harrison
Meike
Washington
Peebt
Prage
Wow Bush
Breech
Karlille Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday
A Kilnville resident, aged 101, marked a milestone birthday with family. Her origins trace to Ojo region, moving to Wisconsin and later Tus after the Civil War. She enjoys memories of her early years and notes her long life with gratitude.
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Tivelville
Jac
Pia
Lenanetti
Wisconsin
Iowa Boy Killed in Eastern Grid Game
Francis Miagural 22 of Marshalltown died from a broken neck after a football incident during an Eastern grid game in Wilmington Delaware. The tragedy occurred yesterday and authorities described it as the fatal injury from the play.
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Iowa
Wilmington. Dei
Francis
Miagural
Marshall Town
Tit
Embarrassed jury pool as women excused in $75,000 damage case
Jury pool for the $75,000 damage suit by Arthur Thomas administrator of J. C. Romick estate against Drs. Alford Bickley Curry Dunkelberg shrinks as all women on the panel are excused. Court clerk asks for 15 talesmen while defense teams handle voir dire amid distasteful exhibits and x-ray burn evidence.
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Arthur Thomas
J. c. Romick
Tame County
Winnie Stevens
G. W. Wood
Lotky
Clarence Nichols
Vinten
McCoy
C. FE. Dutcher
Iona City
Aa. Ts. Lovejoy
Waterloo
W. Thompson
Brookhart Calls for Debates With Reed Walsh and Brookhart
In Washington Iowa Oct 11 UP Col Smith W Brookhart Republican candidate for senator says he will send a letter to J Ray Files Democratic state committee chair proposing debates between himself and Senators Reed of Missouri and Walsh of Montana who Files plans to bring to town to oppose Brookhart. Brookhart says all three would vote to seat him but oppose his Haugen bill.
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Washington
Col. Smith W. Brookhart
J. Ray Files
Democratic State Committee
Reet
Missouri
Walsh
Montana
Brockhart
Senate
Bishop Wins Praise During Midwest Visit Then Heads East
Lord bishop of London Rt. Rev. Arthur F. Winnington-Ingram concluded a Midwest tour with a parting address at the Sunday Evening club in Orchestra Hall thanking Chicago’s hospitality. Earlier he preached at St. Luke's Evanston and urged future Christian unity and lasting peace.
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Chicago
Arthur F. Winnington-Ingram
London
Middlewest
Orchester Hall
Chiengzo
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Evanston
Man Beats Wife to Death in Camden Dining Room Chair
Camden New Jersey October 11. Benjamin Wallace 75 beat his wife 53 to death with a dining room chair saying he could not stand her menu any more. He cited her criticisms of his coat hanging and sugar use. Police suspect a sudden insanity.
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Camden
N. J
Ben
Jamin Wallace
Holland Hurricane Claims 19 Victims
London reports nineteen people dead and many ships wrecked as a hurricane swept over Holland over the weekend. Large amounts of property damage are also noted across the country according to central news dispatch.
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London
Holland
Go Central News Dispatch
Inglind
Peter Piperistus
Somca
Peter
Maud
Max
Fa Pen
Syleia
Sylvie
Veteran Race Man Killed by Train Near Aspen County
Veteran racing man from Aspen County dies after sulky he won with is struck by an eastbound train at a grade crossing. He was thrown onto the pilot, the sulky demolished, horse survived without injury. Family mourns the loss.
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Newton
Ta Met
Tom
Jones
Aspen County
Tadey
Vici
Hores
St Louis Browns to Change Management
Inland reports indicate management changes affecting the St Louis Browns as new leadership is sought for the coming season. Details remain unclear with confirmations pending from club officials and the league office.
Tragic Shooting Ends Life Of Alvin Wider In Town
Alvin Fuder an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs John Wider of TS Townstrent died today after a gunshot wound inflicted by a companion during a tar zee shunting incident. Fire destroyed two frame buildings in Elatron ikkern early yesterday morning causing about 4000 in losses. Mrs R Rust of 421 Second pstject returned from a two week visit at Watertown SD and Morris Mints-5.
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Accide
Siomn City
iPp
Alvin Fuder
John Wider
Ntal
Elatorn
Ikkern
Bits of Life Myerstown and Baseball Notes
Bits from Myerstown Pa recounts a rock water reference and biblical place Kadesh Batnea with notes on wartime water lines. New York star David Griffith hints at Shaw cinema trends while Babe Ruth’s ill friend Johnny Silvester improves and Babe promises a final series homer.
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Myerstown
Moses
William T. Elis
Kadesh-Batnea
Israel
Willesness
New Yorks
David Wark Grinith
George Bernard Shaw
Dave
G.B. 3
Essex
N. J
Johnny
Sylvester
Babe Ruth
Babe
Alexander
Ehough
Senator Watson Hurt in Auto Accident
Indiana Senator James Elton was injured when his car left the road and went into a ditch in Indianapolis. He suffered a scalp wound bruises a sprained wrist and ankle and a nervous shock. He is recuperating satisfactorily and may be confined to a local hospital for a week.
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Lianapolis
Kad
James Elton
United States
Indiana
Wees Av Lit Cys
Chile approves flight of U S Navy planes
The final hurdle to the army's 18,000 mile South American march in December was removed as Chile granted permission for five American amphibian planes to cross the country.
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Chile
U.S. Navy
Washington
Armers Ends Lit Nevada Funeral Services After Tragedy
A fragment reports three funeral services for Jacdus Cen 14 and mentions Vivian Zeuring who died by self harm Saturday. The 12 year old daughter found him. Phillips had been ill for months and was described as in ill health.
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Armer
Nevada
Jacdus
Phillips
Vivan Zeuring
Hansing
Tiowas
Scott May Could Gain Stay Of Execution
A writ may delay the execution of Russell Ty miler sentence. The order was issued by Charles TL Vail clerk of the supreme court this morning on the ground of inscn plea of innocence.
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Scott
Erreir
Russey Ty Miler
Issumthe
Charles TL Vail
Supreme Conre
Jailed on Booze Charge Shocking Arrest Summary
A man identified as Ti Oot. VitPreeC was arrested and jailed after a drunken transport of intoxicating liquor incident. The report notes a grand jury appearance and confinement with unspecified bail. Nearby, Robbers struck Town Simply store, taking $200 in cash and valuables from a safe and three registers.
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Wah
London Gossip and Fashion Notes Highlight Stage and Style
A collection of items covers London gossip centers and theatre plans. Queen Mary decorates Sandringham with Nottingham lace, while gossip centers are planned in a new city theatre. Also notes fashion shifts with back blouses, black coats, and soaring shoe styles.
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London
Potiniere
Paris
England
Illinois Central officials discuss budget for 1927
A budget meeting at the Illinois Central offices with General Superintendent W Scott Williams and executives from multiple divisions including Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and western lines to review proposed projects and expenditures for the coming year. The conference lists Kr Bell Tom Wilbur Digpan Ballan Sullivan Hill Orshey Norman Bell and Panning among others. Marriage license notice for Harald Joie and Bouhak Bouck Waterloo appears in the same item.
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Mines Central
Stern Lines
W. Scott Williams
Mareh- Pace
Williams
KR. W. Bell
Chienga
Tom Wilbur
JL F. Digpan
Wisconsin
To Ballan
Wiscarsity
Charm School Teaches 10 Rules for Successful Wives
During a Boston university course led by Elizabeth MacDonald about 70 women enrolled. The instructor outlined ten antidotes for harmony at home including staying orderly not neat, giving husband leisure, relaxing, working seated, wearing an afternoon dress, keeping issues calm, and avoiding scolding when mishaps occur.
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Sgoytan
UN Bea
Elizabeth
MacDonald
Home Waking Authority
Boston University
Ares
Township debates 19 vote to carve East Waterloo township
The county board meets to resolve a petition by about 400 residents seeking to carve part of East Waterloo township away from Waterlo to form a separate township. Officials work to avoid creating a powerless ghost township while considering budget estimates and tax authority. No remonstrance was filed.
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T He County Board
East Waterloo
Waterloa
Inwuna
Sick War Veteran Beaten and Robbed in River View
W. E. Bartlett, a World War I veteran, told police he was assaulted and robbed at his River View home by a man named Carl Smith who claimed veteran status. Bartlett says Smith demanded his $150 monthly government compensation, then took $13 and medicine before fleeing. Police searched Riverfront wards for a man about five feet tall, 110 pounds, in brown clothes. neighbors noted a hut-dweller matching the description.
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W. E. Bartlett
Riverview
Carl Smith
Bartlett
Smith
Charles Morris
Set
Joan Collins
Bartett
Iowa Bull Wins Award at Detroit Dairy Show
A Fort Dodge Iowa bull owned by Mooney and Lars Jabee won the first prize in the senior pace 12 to 24 months old class at the national dairy show in Detroit Michigan. Ames and Will Sedge Guernseys and a wider cattle showing program were noted for upcoming events.
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Detroit
Mich
Del
Pride Schoney
Mooney
Lars Jabee
Fort Dodge
It. Hy
Wittee
Ames
Avyshires
Tormay
Wil Sedge
Roosevelt to Speak East. Waterloo Speech Withdrawn
Republican state campaign headquarters in Des Moines reports a tentative Roosevelt speech date in Waterloo has been withdrawn as Col Theodore Roosevelt must return east.
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Des Moines
Courge
Theodore Roosevelt
Waterloo
Roosevelt
Pust
Permit Granted for Park Avenue Tabernacle Erection
Charles W building commissioner approved a permit for a tabernacle in the 400 block on Park Avenue East. The frame construction costs are estimated at US $4,000 and will host the Rob Jones evangelistic campaign.
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Park Avenue
Rob Jones
Burglary at City Service Oil Station Foiled
Police rushed to the City Service Oil filling station after a alarm and found two burglars inside the unoccupied shop. They fled as officers arrived, but the attempted theft ended without any items taken. investigators noted thieves had cut the padlock.
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E. Walker
Roy Colvin
Walker
Colvin
Puntage
Hugh Crumtine
Ralph Davis
Fifth and
Lafayete Streets
Fifth Street
Bartles-Shepherd
Crumline
Davis
Flashigh
City Service Oil Company
Emil Stetils
Aviliant Wilson
Lee Smith
Coolidge Rules Out Congress Aid for Cotton Growers
President Coolidge said there is no need for a new congressional session to aid southern cotton farmers. He pledged federal help through the selected committee and the intermediate credit banks with $30,000,000 available for cotton producers.
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Coolidge
Congress
Washington, D. C
Aot
South
Pou
North Carolina
Rotary Club Discusses Insurance and Education
C. Mo You addressed Rotary members about the insurance industry stressing that insurance acts as a shock absorber for business and that banks provide capital while insurers offer certainty. Playn Goodrich gave a four minute talk urging Rotary to teach its members the organization’s core principles.
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C. Mo
Rotary Club
Playn Goodrich
Rotary
Old Clothes Dealer Charged With Receiving Stolen Property
R W Page a second hand clothing dealer at 1027 Jefferson street was held on 100 bond after detectives arrested him Saturday for receiving stolen property. A sweater and wel ster en were recovered from a rooming house at 241 12 Main Cedar Falls. Hearing on sense set for Oct 13.
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R. W. Page
Jefferson Street
Liberty
Ralph Davis
Tudh Crumrine
Main Street
Cedar Falls
Page
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