War on Idleness and Want Declared by Relief Body
A Waterloo relief commission launches a plan to combat unemployment this winter by registering unemployed citizens for available jobs. The project aims to connect job seekers with openings, prevent reliance on charity, and promote honest work. The plan includes a public file of registered applicants and employer referrals, curbing mendicant activity and highlighting the job market in Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Wiscus
Uaw
Waterloo Rollel Suimission
Blanks
Wauterloo
Nobod
Watering Relief Commission
Greater Waterloo Association i
Senate Cuts Cent Tax on Parcelpost Packages
The Senate approved a plan to reduce the parcel post tax by 1 cent, effective next January 1. A final vote is expected early next week after agreement among Republican leaders. Chairman Penrose of the finance committee seeks a one page compromise to replace the original tax with a graduated scheme.
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Assoe
Washington
Strick
Denver Teaders Tor
Raviston
Penrose
Senate
Penrosé
President Anproves Swap of War Seized Properties
United Press reports President An approves an accord between the U S alien property custodians and Britain to swap property of An citizens seized during the war. Several million dollars in Class property were seized by the United States and Britain on grounds German interests were involved. Custodian Miller and assistant P F lead the conferences in Washington.
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United Press
Washington D. C
Hardy
United States
Gres
Britain
Gemens
Miller
P. F
Mexican Woman at Davenport Held for Killing Her Husband
Davenport police hold a Mexican woman accused of killing her husband. She was found with money on her person and held at the railway station while waiting for a train back to Mexico. Coroner notes lack of bullet wound. hospital report cites head wound from blunt force.
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Davenport
Meta Jaguing
Maju Mea
Mexico
Muderess
Cant- Miz Moin
Iowa Hopes to Relieve Jobless Across State
Iowa mobilizes a special unemployment drive led by Gov. Kendall and local chambers of commerce to place thousands of out of work men. Des Moines plans a central employment office, repair and building projects, and an Employment Day to spread jobs, with registrations near 4000 and calls for public works and cooperation among agencies.
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Iowa
SDS
Aegieialed Press
He Moines
Oet
Diay
Kendall Commerce Chambers
Fry Councils
State Officinia
Mons
Civie
Planus
Kendal
Des Molines
Chamber of Commerce
Barton
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Des Moines
Rendall
Clinton
Fuli
Board of Supervisors
Legion
Ottuiawa
The
American Legion
James Offer for Muscle Shoals Plant Declined by Weeks
Secretary of War Weeks told James' brother that the offer to take over the Muscle Shoals project was impossible. Weeks cited a $30,090,000 discrepancy between Henry Ford's completion estimate and the funds engineers say are required. Weeks awaits engineers' report on Ford proposal.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Weeks
C. KE. James
Chattanooga
Tenn
James
Muscle Shoals Project
Henry Ford
Ford
Usele Shoals
Pershing Accepts Oct 7 Invitation to Medal Ceremony
General Pershing has tentatively accepted Britain's invitation to join the presentation of the congressional Medal of Honor to the Unknown Warrior of Great Britain in Westminster Abbey. He would travel to London on October 17 if the British government agrees, cancelling a prior engagement. The episode stirred telegram exchanges between Paris and London but is now regarded as closed. The American battalion that aimed to join the ceremony in London was detained in Paris for seven days before being ordered to Coblenz and departing.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
Great_Britain
Westminster Abbey
Harvey
London
Farm Prices Help Prosperity Says Wallace At Meeting
Secretary Wallace told the National Implement and Vehicle Association convention that farm implement dealers and manufacturers will gain from renewed confidence as prices for agricultural goods stabilize. He warned of the need to restore purchasing power and urged collective effort to balance farm and industrial sectors. The department is studying pest and disease control and expanding extension work through films and print to aid farmers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jienny C. Wallace
Natonal Triplement and Vehicle Association
Department
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Florida Man Surrendered in Nebraska Blue Sky Case
Elliott B. Smoak of Daytona Beach Florida former vice president and treasurer of Industrial Chemical Supply was indicted by a grand jury in Omaha for blue sky law violations and embezzlement amounting to 36850. He was released on 7509 bond and denied the charges stating he sold his stake in June 1919 to W E Shephard.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Bliott B. Smoak
Daytona
Fla
Industrial Chemical Supply Company
Bi & Grand Jury
Smoak
Chemical Company
W. E. Shephard
Gilbert to Face False Check Charges Here
Charles Gilbert, after a jail stay in Des Moines, faces multiple false check charges. Deputy bailiff Theodore Peek will return him to Waterloo tonight on a warrant. Police and sheriff relations across Waverly and Des Moines are noted as notices pass between agencies.
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Gilbert
Des Moines
Charles Gilbert
Waterloo
Theodore Peek
Young
Waverly
Sherif Robb
Lim
Dés Moines
Robb
God
Cali
America Discovered 425 Years Ago Tale
A quaint recounting of Columbus and the discovery of America. Rodrigo de Triana is credited with spotting land during a moonlit voyage, prompting cheers and a royal acknowledgment. The narrator notes the celebratory reaction and the subsequent reporting to Ferdinand and Isabella.
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America
Christopher Columbus
Chris
Rodrigo de’ Triana
Tlace
Rodrigo
Fourth Street
Watering
New Jersey Man Changes Name for Business Reasons
Benjamin Trotsky requested a legal name change to Benjamin Travers to avoid bias tied to the revolutionary figure. He argued the name harmed his business image and customer perception, noting past references and a desire for a fresh start.
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New Jersey
Trotzky
Conference fund rail rates must be lowered nationwide
Washington reports that rail rates remain over 100 per cent above prewar levels and must drop sharply in the nation’s economic readjustment. Wages and retail prices are expected to follow. raw material producers bear the burden during hard times as official figures illustrate prewar price distortions. Hearings continue on unemployment reports with subcommittee findings on shipping construction and public works to improve business and employment schedules. Gov Dixon in Montana urges 3100 men be put to work on reclamation projects, with more employment possible on other western schemes.
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Caiteé Press
Washington, D.C
Associated Press
Froover
Helene
Mont
Joseph M. Dixon
National Unemployment Congress
F. Blaine
Con
Mrs Cary Stirs Patriotic Fires by Talk at Shops
Mrs Lillian Cary former national president of the Ladies of the G A R spoke at noon in the Illinois Central shops to about 200 workers. Her 15 minute address promoted Americanism and love of country, ending with the salute to the flag and the men singing America as shop activity resumed.
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Lillian Cary
Ladies of the
I. C
Cary
du- Tudue
Ilinois
Mr. Cary
America
Freshman and junior class officers race at State University
In Towa City candidates from Waterloo vie for student government roles. Max Levingston runs for freshman president, Dorothy Gray seeks freshman secretary, and Warson Crazg aims for junior class vice president in the annual arts election at the university.
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State Univerity
Towa
Towa City
Waterloo
Max Levingston
Etise
Dorothy Gray
Wuarson Crazg
Mio Junior Blass
Famous poisoning cases raised in Southard trial
Twin Falls Ida Oct 12 Mrs Lyda Southard known as Blue Beardess listened bored as prosecutors and defense spar over admissibility of evidence about deaths by poisoning her three former husbands and brother in law. Attorney General Roy Black cited Hyde and other notorious cases to support the state case.
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Ida
Lyda Southard
Edward F. Meyer
Col. Swope
Mothers' Congress Opens in Mason City Iowa
One hundred delegates from across Iowa gather in Mason City for the biennial Iowa Mothers Congress opening sessions today and Thursday. Anne Raymond, health educator for Child Health America in New York, and Dr. Caroline Hedger of the Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund in Chicago, spoke to large parent and delegate crowds. Dr. A W Tandy, pastor of the Baptist church, Mason City, delivered the morning address.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Iowa
Iowa Mothers’ Congress
Anne,Raymond
Child Health Organization of America
New York
Caroline Hedger
Elizabeth McCormick
Mailcarrier Faces Sentence of 10 000 Years in Prison
Lester Coat a 21 year old Denver substitute mail carrier is under arrest on federal charges for burning more than 2000 pieces of first class mail and more than 2000 packages found at his home. He allegedly admitted taking two two dollar bills from a letter. If convicted on each count he faces up to 100000 dollars in fines and 10000 years in prison plus five year terms per letter. Authorities say the letters were easier burned than carried.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Lester Coat
Coat
Reverend Clark Wins Overland Economy Contest With 32.6 MPG
Overland-Waterloo company staged a car owner driven test to measure miles per gallon. Rev. Fred J. Clark led with 32.6 mpg, followed by H. E. Yeager 32, William Adams 30, Mrs. Roy Bentley 28.8, Karl Updegraff 28.4, Theodore J. Theussen 26, Claude Hines 26. The average was 25.6 mpg. The race used identical roads and timing for equal conditions.
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Overland
Overland-Waterloo Company
Fred J.clark
Bartles
Theodore J. Theussen
Claude Hines
W. J. Keefe
Birmingham Prepares Murder Trial Amid Election Clash
United Press dispatch from Birmingham, Ala reports Reverend Edwin R. Stephenson facing murder charges in the priest slaying of Father James Coyle. Trial opens Monday as city elections unfold with anti Catholic rhetoric amid religious controversy. Also noted is the awaited return of Ruth Stephenson Gussman and Dr Frank T Hartman’s planned Philadelphia trip for surgical meetings.
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United Frese
Birmingham
Ala
Edwin R. Stephenson
James 3. Coyle
City Commission
Stephenson
Ruth Stephenson Gussman
Pedro Gussman
Father Doyle
Aug. Il
St. Paul's Parish House
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