City Fireman Mob and Noir Tragedy Involving Fireman Couple
An eventful night at Central Station ends with the death of a Black man and mass unrest as Harry McKay a City Fire Department member, marries Fannie Armstrong and faces a mob. The couple’s home is ransacked and both are pursued through the streets amid pandemonium.
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Harry McKay
Ehewaner
Fire Department No. 1
Court of Justice
Knapp
Fannie Armstrong
Fifth Street East
Central Fire Station
McKay
Mite Kay
Park Avenue East
Ting
Newanre
Fire Department
Maskopee
Oki
Cawela
Teidaleht
Marshal Law Mohills Negrd
Coweta
Oli
Ed Saddoth
DL Neayeers
Wasener
Kinnedy
Ife
Reavers
Carmien Oliver
Steller Thompson
Cielegrand
Swhzer
Ed Ruse
Hassing
Ruse
Swater
Hare
Neeve
Ed Snoddeth
Beavers
Olver
Thompson
Merner Addresses Cedar Falls Revival on Old People's Home
Rev J L Bauernfeind opens annual Emanuel Evangelical revival as Cedar Falls Mayor W H Merner speaks on the Western Old People's Home rally. He recalls family donations and the home’s aims for elderly members, with plans to furnish a sitting room. Evening sermon titled Gods Pottery to follow.
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Bauernfeins
Emanuel Evangelical Church
Heatia
Merner
Cedar Falls
Emanuel Church
Ahcoda
Trophy for gun club watch fob prize donation
Secretary Libby of the gun club reports a message from Du Pont Powder of Wilmington Delaware announcing a sterling silver watch fob to be contested by members. The badge is awarded to the shooter with the highest average across all shots, using a handicap to level skill. A series of matches will determine the winner.
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Libby
Gun Club
du Pont Powder
Wilmington
Delaware
Wraterina Club
Rally Week Services Close at First Baptist Church
Rally week at the First Baptist church ended with strong morning and evening services. Pastor Rev. A. Valiant welcomed 16 new members and baptized five after the morning sermon. Blues beat Reds 2 majority of 20 marks in a five week contest. Blues receive winner’s banquet Friday at 7. Pastor spoke on An Ideal Rally as chrysanthemums and salvia decor lit the church.
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First Baptist Church
A. Valiant
BYFP
Reds
Blues
District Court Hears Vehicular Collision Appeal Verdict
This morning attorneys in the case of A A O Neal versus Tr T Jaynes presented arguments to a jury. Judge Ransier gave instructions and the jury returned a verdict for 58 75 to the plaintiff. The dispute arose from a vehicle collision. This afternoon the damages suit Benjamin Vauehn versus Charlies Christiangen was heard before a jury. A stipulation of settlement was filed in CT Lar Realve A N Miller. This action for damages ends with the defendant paying the plaintiff 50.
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A. A. O'Neal
Tr. T. Jaynes
Justices Court
Ransier
Fter
Benjamin Vauehn
Charlies Christiangen
CT. Lar Realve
A. N. Miller
Men and Religion Movement Parade Plans At Cedar Rapids
A large religious gathering led by Bart Telis and Waterlon delegates meets Tuesday at 9:50 am, continuing until 4:30 pm. A major inland parade is set for 6:30 pm with eastern Iowa leaders and thousands marching, while churches and Y M C A groups back the event and support efforts to fund the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterlon
Cedar Rapides Men and Religion Convention
Besinnine
Westing
Waterlow
Stack Island
Iowa
Bannera
Christian Roytien
Waterson
Vrom
John Farr
Tres Moines
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Martin Luther
Dr. Marl
Yo Mt
Cedar Rapids
Waterland
Tamarroyy Wight
Renners
Quiet status reported in Illinois Central strike progress
Report from both sides on the Illinois Central strike describes it as an endurance contest. D W Ter, special agent, says eleven guards were released Saturday and five more expected today. Shops and depot areas were quiet with no incidents anticipated.
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Tlinois
I D.W. Ter
Public meeting urged for Gladstone hotel project plans
A public meeting will be held at the Northwestern Land & Investment Co. office 615 Jefferson street on Tuesday Oct 24 at 7 45 pm to boost sale of remaining 700 lots in Hager man and Downing place additions for the Gladstone fireproof hotel. G C Janney leads the plan aiming to begin hotel work this winter after quick lot sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Hagerman
Downing Place
Northwestern Land & Investment Co
Jefferson Street
G. C. Janney
Eight Old Naval Heroes Honored by Navy Department
Washington October 23 eighty American naval heroes were named to be honored by the Navy department and carried on the new torpedo boats Nos 54 to 64 inclusive. The officers include Jeeta Cassin John Townes Silas Thineau Andrew Bord Cummins George Beall Rales John Gushing Allen Altexsatder Parker Foxhall Benham and others for gallantry in wars from Tripoli to Port Royal and battles against pirates rebels and foreign forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Horne
Thestroyers
Jeeta Cassin
Tripoli
Ticonderoga
Lake Champlain
John Townes
Silas Thineau
Duke Champlain
Andrew Bord Cummins
White
Richmond
Admiral Parragut
Forts Jackson
St Philip
George Beall Rales
General Perry
John Gushing Allen
Guercieres
Java
Altexsatder Parker Foxhallt
United States Naval Academy
Admiral Funte
Mississippi
Andrew FE
Benham
Ussr
Port Royal
Fowler Again Meets Mishap in California Flight
In Banning California on October 23 aviator Fowler attempted an eastward takeoff from Stewart's Ranch after yesterday's crash. The motor failed when he was 40 feet high yet he managed a safe landing. Officials say it will be two days before another attempt.
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Banning
Cal
Fowler
Stewart
Front Rank Bible School Rally Highlights Work
The Front Rank Bible School Rally conducted by Central Church of Christ attracted a large crowd on Saturday and Sunday. Speakers W. T. Fisher CG L. Depew and J. W. Eldredge led sessions while Cedar Falls Church of Christ teachers attended. Depew led Sunday services with Mr. Fisher and Mr. Eldredge away.
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Central Church of Christ Hile School
W. T. Fisher
CG. L. Depew
J. W. Eldredge
Bible School
Cedar Falls
Biblc
County Warrants Drawn Last Week Report
County treasurer Frank T. Bentley lists warrants issued for county funds poor fund bridge fund and road districts numbers 4 A 8 with total amounts in the thousands. Mr and Mrs Edmund Miller plan to move to a new residence in Highland.
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Frank T. Bentley
Mrs
Edmund Miller
Highland
Division commanders named for Atlantic fleet duties
Captain Nathaniel R. Usher and Captain Cameron McR. Winston are slated as the next division commanders in the Atlantic fleet. Secretary Moyer announced the appointments, likely replacing Rear Admirals G J Badger and Aaron Ward who command the second and third divisions.
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Nathantieg R. Ushber
Us.n. San
Cameron McR. Winston
New York
Nathaniel R. Usher
Terenly
Michigan
Atlantic
Moyer
G. J. Badger
Aaron Ward
The Swamp Fox Rivalry and Margaret Ringold Tale
A South Carolina manor tale unfolds during the Revolution. Margaret Ringold challenges Captain Arbuckle after a bold kiss, insisting on a duel to defend her honor. Arbuckle seeks satisfaction, discovering a worthy champion may stand against him from Marion's Patriot camp.
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South Carolina
Charles Ringold
General Marion
Margaret
Continental Service
Arbuckle
Tarleton
Ringold
Marion
England
Mr. Ringold
Captain Arbuckle
Tie
America
Aso
Masked duel changes fate of Margaret Ringold and Arbuckle
In a South Carolina setting during the war, Margaret Ringold dictates a masked duel to keep her champion's identity secret. Arbuckle is wounded but spared through Margaret’s intervention, and vows to serve as her champion. After war ends, Arbuckle seeks marriage. they wed in England where she remains proud of America’s independence.
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Ebs
Jim
Arbuckle
Biargaret Bingold
Biargeret
Margaret
Ringold
Tarleton
Ringold Manor
Tory
Captain Arbuckle
America
England
Stamps and the Gum Side Up Ruse
A man buys five postage stamps from a drug store cashier and insists on gum side up delivery after citing a newspaper headline. He complains of germs on the gum, demands five more stamps arranged gum side up, pockets the first, and ends by threatening the cashier after planning to mail letters.
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New York Times
The Blogtiest of Sports in Aviation Lust
A vivid defense of aviation as a sport, praising its Darwinian demands and mental sharpening effects. Clifford B. Harmon lauds pilots as the world’s finest, noting the thrill of flying solo and the inspirational pull of the air. The piece extols aviation’s unique exhilaration and legendary appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike D’annunale
Clifford B. Harmon
Life
America
Horses For Weddings From A Goofy Old Story
A New York Times snippet jokes about wedding horses that won’t shy or bolt. A wary man asks to hire a pair but is told the horses are for weddings because they handle bridal rice and goat luck emblems calmly. The livery stable keeps several calm teams for wedding processions.
Hat on approval stirs couple in millinery scene
Mrs Jones shows off a new hat to her husband after a day in milliners shops. He approves the look but warns to phone in the morning to secure it before it is sold to others. The exchange reveals the hat’s price difference and Mrs Jones's plan to decide on one or another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Florence
Didn't Want to Impose Irishman Carries Bag on Road
An Irishman walking with a bag declines to set it down when a cart driver offers help. He explains he will not impose on generosity, insisting he will carry the bag. The tale ends with a light exchange about his attempt to say something agreeable after a failed effort. London Stray Stories.
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Jones
London
Boring Wells and Ancient Water Worksites Echoed
A brief note recalls ancient drilling practices in the east dating back over 4,000 years, mentioning Abraham's servant at a well in 1859 B C. It contrasts a life of employment as the only worthwhile path and ends with a reference to a Want Ad in the Evening Courier.
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East
Abraham
Abekah
1859
B. C
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Miss Quiet
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W. H. Merner
Rally Week
Cimdar
Rapids
Debe Bart Telis
Taft
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
G. C
James
Mishap
Front Rank Bible School Rally
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