Iowa Nurses Elect Hershey as President at State Meet
Miss Adih Hershey of Des Moines was elected president of the Iowa Association of Registered Nurses at the conclusion of the organization’s twentieth annual convention in Des Moines. Other officers named include Miss Augusta Heffner of Sioux City as first vice president, Miss Winnifred Boston of Cedar Rapids as second vice president, Miss Blinch Edwarkis of Waterloo as secretary, and Miss Yermica Stapleton as treasurer. Dr. R. B. Hoffman of Persian hospital in Meshed addressed the session, outlining nursing opportunities in Persia and stressing the need for trained women physicians and nurses amid sanitation, disease and cultural challenges. The meeting featured sectional discussions on nursing education, private duty, public health and school nursing, and closed with officer elections and committee reports.
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Adih Wershey
Pes Moines
Lown Association
Rex
Ister
Miss Hershey
Amy Beers
Mairfield
Augusta Heffner
Sioux City
Winnifred Boston
Cedar Hap
Blinch Edwarkis
Wacer- Joe
Mires Yeromica Stapleton
Tressurer
R. B. Nofiman
anenAmerican Presbyterian Hospital
Wreshed
Persia
Iowa Association of Registered Nurses
Miss Faith Ankeny
Des Moines
League of Nursing Educaion
Winifred Haston
Cedar Rapids
Beatrice Short
Nes! Moines
Hoffman
Foreign Medical Missionary Service
Davies
Iowa
Pers
Kiwanians pledge to serve on juries in district court
Burlington men of the Kiwanis club vow to meet jury obligations and refuse excuses. Addressing concerns about business leaders being excused, the group pledges to serve whenever called for district court service. This marks a first for any Burlington organization.
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Burlington
Hurlington Kiwanis Club
TWO KILLED AS SHIP SINKS IN FOREST FIRE CHAOS
Reports from St Paul describe a sunken ship amid widespread northern forest fires tolling two dead. Rain and fog aided firefighting as crews faced smoke hindering navigation near Great Lakes harbors and multiple collisions tied to the blazes.
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St. Paul Mion
Stges
Ai Great Lakes
Adventists Oppose Compulsory School Measure Meeting
Milwaukee hosts Seventh Day Adventists who warn against compulsory education bills in public schools and predict parochial schools would close if such laws pass. Rev. G. S. Longacre of Washington cites plans to push similar bills in 22 state legislatures, referencing Oregon's school law as precedent.
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Milwaukee
Wis
G. S. Longacre
Washington
D. C
Oregon
Paris Bans Birth of a Nation Over Negro Scenes
Paris authorities again prohibit showing the film Birth of a Nation until all scenes involving Negroes or the Ku Klux Klan are removed. Film men warn the censorship devalues the picture and threaten a 2,000,000 franc indemnity suit if the government does not reconsider, after contracts totaling 3,000,000 francs were made.
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Paris
The
Herald
Meeting to push lower rate on grain receipts
Des Moines Oct 12 Iowa officials and bankers plan a meeting in Omaha to discuss marketing grain warehouse certificates at lower interest rates. Attendees include Merton L Corey registrar of the Omaha federal land bank R W Coy state secretary of agriculture Robert Leach state superintendent of banking and C W Hunt Iowa Farm Bureau federation secretary. The goal is to find means to obtain slower interest rates on farm loans and farm products.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Omana
Merton L. Corey
Omaha Federal Land Bank
R. W. Coy
Agricul
Robert Leach
C. W W. Hunt
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Willl Aiend
Johnsons Name on Nebraska Petitions
Lincoln Neb Oct 12 Petitions to place the name of United States Senator Hiram Johnson on the Nebraska Republican presidential primary ballot have been circulating for about three weeks. John Maher, member of a committee which drew up the petitions, announced.
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Lincoln
Neb
Hiram Johnson
Agri
Atebraska
Johar Maher
Funeral services for Mrs Ida Sheridan held at Kistner chapel
Prayer services for Mrs Ida S Sheridan were conducted at 1 pm Saturday in Kistner chapel with Rev A B Grace M church in charge. The body will go to Jesup for Episcopal church services under Rev T J Elwick and burial at Littleton. Funeral services for Mrs George H McGonegal from Hileman Grant chapel Sunday at 2 30 pm with Rev T Fuller officiating and burial in Fairview.
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Ida S. Sheridan
Kistner Chapel
A. B
Grace M.b. Church
Jesup
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. J. Elwick
Littleton
G. H. Mgonegal
George H. McGonegal
Hileman & Grant
T. 2 Fuller
Fairview
Presbyterians Open Fortieth-Second Synod Meeting in Iowa
Three hundred Presbyterian clergymen and laymen from Iowa gathered in Vinton for the opening session of the forty-second annual synod. Rev. A B Marshall of Corning presbytery will open the address tonight, with Robert E Speer of New York delivering Tuesday's addresses. Rev George Horse, director of men's work, is on the program. A historical pageant titled Seventy Years of Covenant Keeping will depict the church’s history in the Vinton congregation from its founding seventy years ago.
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Vinton
Iowa
The
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Marshall
Corning
Nir
Robert E. Speer
New York
George Horse
Winton Presbyterian Church
Unitil
Postal Inspectors Probe Alleged Plot to Loot U.S. Treasury
Lincoln Nebraska October 12 postal inspectors have questioned actor Barton of Chicago in connection with a claimed plan to loot the U S Treasury in Washington. Barton denies knowledge of the plot. He is serving time for a forged check and was also questioned about a $40 000 bond theft in Chicago. A federal grand jury inquiry into the plunder plot is active in Los Angeles.
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Lncoln
Neb
Rank Barton
Chicago
Treasury
Washington
Darton
Los Angeles
Moscow ammunition store blast kills at least 12
In Moscow on October 12 a huge explosion at a hunting goods store on Negianni Prospekt killed at least 12 people and injured many. The blast shattered two buildings and debris from exploding cartridges and belts scattered onto the street. A crowded apartment above the shop was hit.
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Moskcow
Negianni Prospekt
Moscow
Hanna and Friend of Porto Rican Service Meet Unplanned
In Cedar Falls Det 12 Special Phil Hanna of Waterloo a former American consular service member renews a 25 year old acquaintance with Col Greane in the city at noon today. They both attended to hear Sen Magnus Johnson sweating. Greane now lives in Hudson.
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Cedar Falls
Det
Phil €. Hanna
Waterloo
Porto Rico
W. tCieane
Magnus Johnson
Col. Greane
Hudson
State Briefs Clarinda Missionary Meeting Noted
Miss Blanche Stevens, missionary to Korea, said U S achievements impress oriental nations more than Christianity during a missionary societies meeting in Clarinda. Over 360 Presbyterian clergy and laymen from across the state attend the forty second anniversary opening tonight. Dr Robert KE Speer of New York City will be principal speaker delivering two addresses on Tuesday October 16, the closing day.
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United States
Blanche Stevens
Korea
Robert KE. Speer
New York City
Co-Operation Tops Johnson Jubilee Speech
In Cedar Falls Magnus Johnson extolled cooperation as the path for farmers to control prices and cut intermediaries. He recalled organizing co-operative elevators and livestock marketing, cited Danish and Canadian cooperatives, urged government aid for orderly marketing, noted personal farming lessons, and stressed broad cooperation among business and rural communities.
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Woodrow Wilvin
Kentucky
Maine
Jgolly
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Minnesota
Liie
Magnus Johnson
Meeker County
South St. Paul
Calvin
Bren
Farmers’ Union
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Chicago
St. Paul
Iowa
jQnd
Des Moines
Senate
Ford
Johnson
Cedar Falls
Magnus
Ten Cents Too Much for Cup of Coffee Says Cost Expert
Chicago report shows cost per cup of coffee valued by cost expert Joseph Rushkiewicz at 3-4 cents for beans 1-2 for cream and 8-16 for sugar totaling less than 134 cents. He argues five cents would be a fair price for a cup to cover costs.
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Chicago
Joseph Rushkewicz
One of You Farmers Leader Speaks on Rights and Reform
A Minnesota speaker recounts farming life, the need for cheap credit and lower freight rates, and opposes radical figures. He cites Harding and Lincoln, argues for a square deal, and defends the soldier bonus while condemning profiteers. He warns of concentrated wealth and calls for more broad, brotherly law.
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Washington
Minnesota
Iowa
Oscar
Harding
Congress
Supreme Court
Czar
Kaiser
Senate
House
Cooliulgea
Europe
Lincoln
Germans Ordered to Pay Taxes Upon Gold Mark Basis
Berlin reports food riots in two crowded districts as unemployed residents, led by many women, clash with police while attempting to guard food shops. Rioters were dispersed with arrests reported. authorities move to prevent further shortages amid price controls. Miners Sign Agreement with French to Return to Work at Horstfela and Bergfeld mines in Ruhr. expelled officials and staff allowed to return under the deal.
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Berlin
Duesseldorf
Horstfela
Ruhr
Bergfeld
Stokes Broadway Drama Shifts to Missouri Town
International News Wire reports Broadway divorce drama Stokes vs Stokes moving to Missouri with a Supreme Court commission set to depose witnesses in Bunce ton. William Dodge Stokes 73 accuses Helen Elwood Stokes of infidelity as court action unfolds across New York and Missouri with Mrs Stokes to appear before 990 residents of Bunceton.
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International News Wire
New York
Stokes i
Stokes
Fifth Avenue Love Nest
William Dodge Stokes
Helen Elwood Stokes
Edgary
Wallace
San Francisco
Princeton
Supreme Court
Manhattan
Avenue
Broadway
Missouri
Mahoney
Bunceton
Alice Mills
Katherine Kramer
Kansas City
Pnce
Sal
Supreme Court Commission
Buneteon
Matin
Helen Elwood
Bueh
Stokes Vs. Stokes
Cay United Press
Jeremiah ‘T Mahoney
Birs
Mast
Edgar T. Wallace
Six Children Witness Inquest Into School Bus Crash
Ravenna Ohio report says six children, the only survivors of a bus collision with a speeding passenger train that killed eight schoolmates, testified at the inquest led by Coroner Worden. Bus driver Louis Kline remains in critical condition in Ravenna hospital as recovery halts proceedings. burial plans for the eight victims proceed.
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Ravenna
Worden
Louis Kline
Kline
Ministerial Union Luncheon for Rev and Mrs Luce
Waterloo ministerial leaders hosted a luncheon at Black’s to honor Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Face as they prepare to leave for Cresco where he will lead the M. E. church. Rev. Clinton F. Smith, the association’s president, presided. Speakers praised the couple’s service and the women’s association expressed regret at Mrs. Luce’s departure.
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C. E- Face
Cresco
M. BE
Black
Tenrono
Waterloo
Clinton F. Smith
A. P. Blough
J. R. Marartney
Three Die in Pennsylvanian Motorbus Crash at Crossing
Williamsport Pa Oct 12 With the death of the bus driver and two more passengers the toll from the grade crossing accident near Henburnville yesterday rose to six. Three were killed instantly when a fast Pennsylvania flyer demolished the motor bus.
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Williamsport
Henburnville
Girl Clerk Found Strangled to Death
Estelle Phillips a 78 year old department store saleswoman was found strangled in her New York City apartment. A man's handkerchief knotted around her throat and the room showed signs of a struggle. Neighbors reported a man who had visited frequently left around midnight, and police obtained a vague description.
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New York
Estelle Phillips
Pathes
Lewis Divorce Suit Aired Over Alleged Infidelity and Custody
Stewart L. Lewis sues for divorce from Gladys 13. Lewis alleging cruelty and infidelity. She moved in Glendive to compel him to pay five dollars weekly support, surrender a $100 child liberty bond, and turn over jewelry and clothing. She sought $100 for travel expenses from Glendive to Waterloo. Lewis contests the motion and asserts his wife lacks adequate defense. The couple married at Cedars Falls on March 31, 1916, and the petition cites abandonment via a taxicab with their five year old, Ward Lewis.
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Stewart L. Lewis
Gladys
Grendive
Waterloo
Lewis
R. G. Ferguson
Cedars Falls
Three Men Dead in Explosion of Boiler
On October 12 Philadelphia reports three men killed and several others severely scalded by a boiler explosion aboard the British steamer Daghild approaching the port. Attempts to contact the vessel by radio have failed since yesterday’s distress call as a tug Juno is sent and a rescue reach is organized near Lewes Delaware along the Delaware Bay.
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Pye
Thranton
Matthews Steamship Company
Toronto
Collylon
Stemmer Ces
Interlake Steamship Company
Celus
Huronton
Willard S. Magn
Oconto
Wis
John Fusk
Danby
Sault Ste Marie
Michi
Webb Beatly
Harerton
Milles
Whitefish Point
Cetus
Tng Towa
Philadelphia
Daghild
Redin
Dela
Lewes
Delaware
Juno
Confession alters Seward murder case charges
Lincoln dispatch reports after Adolph Vaigrt confessed to authorities in Seward that he and his wife aided in the killing of Antone Lana. The 36 year old county official was beaten with a two by six board and shot. authorities decide to file murder charges against the father, mother, and the 15 year old girl who testified she acted alone.
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Lincoln
Neb
Get
Seward
Adolph Vaigrt
Alby Vaigrt
Antone Lana
Mckillip
Lana
Aire
Alby
Two Charles City Deputies Seek Change of Venue
Charles City Iowa October 12 application for change of venue in the murder cases of Vern H Cutler and Ralph Johnson former deputy sheriffs was under consideration in district court. The defendants indicted for first degree murder over the death of a high school boy killed when they opened fire on a suspected bootlegger vehicle. They argued no undue prejudice exists locally and they cannot get a fair trial.
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Charles City
Vern H. Cutler
Ralph Johnson
Cutler
Johnson
Banchi
Three Youths Held in Burlington Jail on Joyriding Charge
Burlington Iowa October report states Launce J. Clark 15 and Cafford S. Hutchinson 18 both Des Moines residents and Charles N. Wang 18 of Burlington were arrested on joy riding charges after being found with a stolen car. Hutchinson is in jail in bonds of 150 pending grand jury action, while Clark and Wang await juvenile court action.
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Burlington
Get
Launce J. Clark
Cafford S. Hutchinson
Des Moines
Charles N. Wang
Hutchinson
Governor Kendall to visit coast resort country
Des Moines Oct. 12 Gov. Kendall who landed recently in San Francisco from Honolulu will go to a Los Angeles resort and later to Seattle before returning to Iowa. The governor is in greatly improved health and is expected back before the legislature’s extra session in December.
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Des Moines
Kendall
San Francisco
Honolulu
Los Angeles
Seattie
Iowa
Dying Student Says He Was Shot by Girl
Philadelphia, Oct. 13 Catherine Miller, 31, held without bail after the fatal shooting of chiropractic student Harry S. Kandernagle. Kandernagle died this morning muttering She shot me because she was jealous. He allegedly courted Miss Miller for three years. recently he tired of her.
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Philadelphia
Catherine Miller
Harry S. Kandernagle
Kandernagle
Miss Miller
Physician Makes New Webb Charges
In White Plains on October 12 a physician Dr William J Meyer who led the grand jury probe into the death of Mrs Gertrude Gorman Webb charged that awful things were done to her before he was called. He claimed Mrs Webb had been poisoned and declined to sign the death certificate. The grand jury inquiry is said to resume next week.
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White Plains
Gertrude Gorman Webb
Wiliam J. Meyer
Lloyd George urges British American world peace plan
Aboard Lloyd George's special en route to Winnipeg on October 12, the former British prime minister said the United States must speak first to enable a peace plan between Britain and America. He argued that an Anglo American consensus would deter aggressors, preserve peace, and that U.S. involvement is essential before any real agreement can operate. He praised Hughes reparations ideas as restoring the basis for handling payment questions after the Versailles rejection.
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Lawrence Martin
United Pottol
America
Great Britain
Ménang
Hughes
Lloyd George
United States
Isroyd George
British Empire
International News Wire
London
David Lloyd George
Coolidge
Germany
Daily Chronicle
Europe
France
The
Daily Express
Hugo Stinnes
Giants Edge Yankees In Bizarre Ninth Inning ошиб
Readable fragments show a 1930s baseball game with cautious summaries. Meusel homered for the Giants in the seventh. Meusel, Ruth, Groh, Bancroft and Frisch are named among Yankees and Giants players as the contest features walks, hits, and a late pitching sequence.
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Giants
Nerf
Pipp
Geants
Meusel
Stengel
Feld
Kelly
Ward
Snyder
Yankees
Young
Nehf
Bancroft
Frisch
Arkle
Pippy
Schang
Groh
Scott
Ruth
Haines
Neh
Jones
Hofmann
Rath
Mouse
Box
Dugan
Witt
Ruth Walker
Maeusel
Bush
Pat Tipping
Timpire Naltin
Cigim
Scheneg
Tuns
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