Robber Captured After Jewelry Store Hold Up
Chicago police report a 21 year old ex Pontiac inmate Eugene Lefieux bound jeweler A Hess at 1353 West Madison and stole $16 before fleeing. A chase through Jefferson Park ended with Lefieux’s capture. three others implicated in the $10,000 Gor ski diamond robbery.
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Chicago
A. Hess
West
Madison Street
Eugene Leficux
Pontiac Reformatory
Bess
Leficux
Lefieux
Hess
Hayes
Schumacher
Jefferson Park
Pontiac
South
Campbell Avenue
Elias H. Purcell
Tescoe Street
James
Schremeck
South Loomis Street
Lis
Loomis Street
Joseph S. Brown
Brown
Worthington and Sheridan race for sixth place in transcontinental flight
In the army air race Lieut H Sheridan eastbound and Lieut R Worthington westbound battled for sixth. Sheridan was reported at Mendota and expected to reach Mineola New Jersey while Worthington, delayed 45 hours at Rock Island Illinois due to engine trouble, planned to arrive in San Francisco. Another eastbound craft carrying Bagby and Parsn wrecked during takeoff. no injuries reported.
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Associated Press
Chicago
H. Sheridan
Worthington
Sheridan
Mendotane
Mineola
Jameor- Tow
Rock Island
Fie
San Francisco
Seiurdar
Bagby
Odi
Hlane
Sergi
Parsn
Bulgars Protest Army Evacuation of Thrace and Strumnitza
Sofia reports Bulgarians protest the retreat of Bulgarian troops from Thrace and the Strumnitza region. The draft peace treaty, detailing cession of Strumnitza to Sibaria and placing parts of Thrace under League of Nations trusteeship, has not been affirmed.
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Thrace
Strumnitza
Sofia
Struinnitan
Sibaria
League of Nations
Dr. David Roberts Sentenced After Long Legal Delays
In Milsunker UK, Judge Trelden postponed sentencing for Dr. David Roberts, Waukesha veterinarian, on a serious charge tied to a tragedy involving Miss Grane Tusk. The case was rescheduled for Saturday with no final verdict given. Local notes mention fleeting community events and scattered public notices amid the disruption.
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Milsunker
Trelden
Racine
David Roberts
Waukesha Veterinary
Dr Voronofis Longevity Experiments Amaze World
Dr Voronofis presents long term trials claiming rejuvenation effects by grafting interstitial glands from young to old subjects. He states three year studies show an aging subject regain vigor and vitality similar to a younger man. Animal trials reportedly revived youth as preliminary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sérge Voronoff
Iisschological Laboratories
Thei ‘College de France
Voronoff
Mystery Bag Theft Leads to Black Bag Holdups in Chicago
Chicago police chase a strange incident after a woman reports two tall men with a black bag near South Street. The suspects, posing as Serbian representatives, are detained at Central Station with a bag containing fake pages, cut magazine pages, and mixed currency totaling about $2,385. An attempted swindle victim identified one man.
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Chicago
Apt
Max Nootbaar
Hom
Misterious
James van Natta
van Natty
Michael Borich
Exchange Hotel
Theo
Andrew
Son
German Opera in New York Faces Court and Riots
The Star Opera Company seeks a permanent injunction to stage German operas at Lexington Theatre amid city opposition. More than 210 officers protected performances after eggs were hurled at the stage. a man arrested as rioting continued outside the theatre.
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Associated Press
New York
Get
Supreme Court
Star Opera Company
Lexington Theatre
Burr
Czar and Carpenter
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Waterloo Area
Dated notices report the deaths of Mrs. Orean F. Wagoner of Waterloo at Presbyterian Hospital with services set at the Church of the Brethren and burial plans. Albert Henry Schmidt of Bennington Township dies after an appendix operation with funeral at his parents’ home and burial at St. John’s Cemetery. Bertha Kascht of Waterloo dies in Kansas City from tuberculosis with a funeral at Evangelical Church and burial at Fairview Cemetery. Peter H. Buhmann funeral services planned in Lincoln Iowa with prayers at the son’s home.
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Orean F. Wagoner
Su. Nt
Presbyterian Hospital
Wuveral
Church of the Brethren
A. P. Plough
Petersen Bros. Mortuary
Jthorne Avenue
Bernice Agnes Gibeaut
Tincup
Colo
F. F. Gibeaut
Wagoner
Cecil
Harry
Rufus Bennett
St. Louis
A. §. Sandal
Alnery Benry Schmidt
Albert Henry Schmidt
Bennington
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Mrr. Schmidt
Bennington Township
Waterloo
Eather Triban
Beata
Evan
John Schmidt
Fred Kurtz
Denver
Roy Armstrong
Seattle
Wash
Ernest
John
Freda
Tetedent
St. John's Lutheran Church
St. John's Cemstery
Mars
Bertra Krascht
Bertha Kascht
William = Kascht
Cottage Street
Kansas City
Hileman & Gindt
Evangelical Church
H. Mueller Offici
Fairview ‘Cemetery
Peter J. Buhmann
Peter
Imanat
Lincoln
Bubinant
Aza
Fourth Street
Maple Hill Cemetery
Lost balloonist body found in Lake Huron
Fort Louis dispatch reports the body of Carl W. Darimaain, pilot of the Wichita, recovered near Pins Tree Harbor Tobermory Ontario. The balloon fell in Lake Huron during the national balloon race and the search for the Wichita crew continues. Edward Varbuyden and Franklin Tants are also noted in the search history.
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Ft. Louis
Carl W. Darimaain
Lake Turon
Pins Tree Harbor
Tobermors
Ontario
Owen Sound
Onarla
Wichita
Indle
Pha Bady
Edward J. Varbuyden
Danmann
Baroness de erach Worth Arrives in New York Aboard La France
Baroness Worth, a noted wartime Red Cross worker in Paris, arrives in New York on the liner La France. She served as a nurse with American forces after the United States entered the war, continuing her relief work upon arrival.
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Baroness de Erach Worth
Paris
New York
City in Brief and Local Notices
Edward Selireider reports his bicycle stolen at 28 Randolph Street. Mrs. G. M. Shaw visits Waterloo at sister’s residence on 309 Washington Street. Miss Mary Schimid and Miss Minnie Martin travel to Des Moines for John McCormack concert. P. M. Persgan visits daughter at 228 Baltimore Street. first trip in 12 years. Mrs. G. Brace, 627 Rent, recovering after October 15 operation at Presbyterian Hospital. Death of J. C. Hartaugh, traveling salesman, found in steamer berth at age 70. Ernest Larson returns from overseas after WWI service. 28 months in medical corps. Ray W. Cleveland discharged from Walter Reed Hospital. to come home soon. Whitney road work: 2 miles brick, 7 days concrete. federal engineer says 40 more meters needed to finish by November 1.
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Mary Schimid
Minnie Martin
Es Moines
John McCormack
P. M. Persgan
Rupert I Rada
Frank B. Milley
Baltimore Street
GQ. E. Brace
Presbyterian Hospital
J.C. Hartaugh
Waterloo
Ernest Larson
Frank Larson
Fourth Street
Camp Dodge
Medics
Army
S. A. Cleveland
Ray W
Waleer Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Whitney Road
E. A
Kidnapped American Consular Agent Demands Ransom
Urgent dispatches report William Q. Jenkins, American consular agent at Puebla Mexico, kidnapped by bandits. Ransom set at 105000 dollars. Jenkins previously held last summer for 200 dollars after a ranch raid that killed the manager and stole stock. Citations suggest bandits linked to a group led by Carile Arence.
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Associated Regs
Washington, D. C
State Department
William QO. Jenkins
Puebla
Mex
Mr. Jenkins
Wife pleads for husband in habeas corpus case
Mrs. Barry testified to protect her husband Gerald Barry in Chicago court. She said he lent money and defended Emmett Carr's widow, Mrs. Jessie Carr, amid claims she was unfit to raise her children. Judge Hopkins ruled he could not order withholding his name.
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Chicago
Gerald Barry
Ash-land Block
Emmett Carr
Rose
Edwin
Tose Clinnin
Lake Park Ver Tue
Colosi
Boston Doughnut Outranks Pretzel in Calories
Dr. F G Benedict of the Carnegie Institute nutrition laboratory in Boston finds a Boston doughnut contains 256 calories while a pretzel has 189. He notes the doughnut offers a lower price for many eateries, with substantial energy value.
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Boston
F.G. Benedict
Nutrition Laboratory
Carnegie Institute
Missouri Baptists Align with Southern Convention
Missouri Baptists voted yesterday to align the state Baptist association with the Southern Baptist Convention. Northern Baptist representatives immediately left the meeting and called for a separate gathering, signaling a breach rooted in Civil War era tensions.
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Bt. Louie
Missouri Baptist General Convention
State Baptist Association
Southern Baptist Convention
Janitors Demand Large Pay Raise in Chicago
Chicago janitors union with 7335 members asks for a percent raise an eight hour work day and elimination of basement living quarters in a letter to the Chicago Real Estate Board a strike is threatened if demands are not met.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Real Estate Board
Chicago Bat Janitors’ Union
Janito Union
British Wool Prices Seen Stable for Two Years
A Department of Commerce report says no price reduction for British woolens is expected for at least two years. The report notes continued strong demand and a tightening supply in England with prices rising in the past month.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
England
General strike halts French building trades action
The Associated Press reports in Lille that a general strike by building trades workers has been declared demanding higher wages and better conditions. About 80,000 workers have lost their jobs due to the walkout.
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Lille Strie
Preezz Lie
France
Ostend Marks Liberty Anniversary With Patriotic Events
Ostend Belgium observes its liberty anniversary with mass participation by residents in ceremonies. A jumble of corrupted ad copy and stray phrases clouds the page, mentioning alcohol sales and unrelated sensational content amid the celebration report.
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Osterd
Associated Press
Ostend
Belzium
The Disciples Path Through Storms with Jesus on Board
A Sunday School lesson outlines Jesus walking on the sea as the disciples struggle at night. It highlights Jesus praying on the mountain, the disciples’ fear, Peter’s faith and sinking, and Jesus delivering them, ending with their worship of Jesus as the Son of God.
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Christ
Rom
John Viile
Corce
Dhoi Mountain
Father
Amself
Mark
Fram
Jesus
Icra
Ter
Peter
Hife
Peter Hezean
Jess
Teste
God
Shin
Comet Lantern Tale Lights Newton Night Sky
A glowing lantern tied to a kite sparked street speculation in Newton as residents saw what looked like a comet or shooting star. The object drifted erratically, but was later identified as a lantern attached to a kite by a clever boy recreating Franklin’s light experiment.
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Newtow
Newton
Franklin
Freak Vegetable Grows at Lawrenceberg Crowd Delays Tour
A strange vegetable formation drew hundreds of visitors to Lawrenceberg Indiana as a watermelon sized cluster developed overnight at George Motheral's home. The odd growth showed alternating side to side movements and baffled onlookers.
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Lawrenceberg
Ind
George Motheral
Dayton Wife Shoots Husband Five Times Then Razor
Mrs Delia Connerston 39 of Dayton shot her husband Frank five times after he pleaded for a doctor. She then used a razor and nearly severed his heart from his body according to police.
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Dayton
Noline Say
Delia Connerston
Hrsband
Frank
Connerston
Ford unveils lighter multi function electric propulsion unit
Detroit engineers test Henry Ford's gasoline engine designed to power streetcars and interurban trains with a 50 percent weight reduction. The Dearborn unit combines motor air compressor electrical generator and heating and lighting pilot in one. If approved the system could enable 70 mph train speed equivalents and improved hill climbing on city routes. The first test aims within 40 days on Michigan Central trunks near Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Inter San
Ford
Dearborn
Charles Sorenson
Michigan Central
Wolverine
Hiddeo
Bay Rum Drinks Stir Dixon Illinois Officials
In Dixon Illinois Bay rum, with about 58 percent alcohol, is reportedly sold in drug stores and drunk by locals. Attorney General Howard J Brundage weighs in saying bay rum is not an intoxicating liquor when not potable, but notes growing use as a tipple may violate the law. He cites sale and hip pocket carrying as potential legal violations.
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Chicago
Dixon
Ned
Howard J. Brundage
Brundage
Wsa
A.kick
Bavaria Demands Extradition Of Communist Leader
Bavaria has formally demanded the extradition of Dr. Max Levien Bavarian communist leader who arrived in Vienna on October 9 after escaping prison. The Austrian government requires legal proof of a definite crime from Bavaria before granting surrender.
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Bavaria
Levies
Associated Press
Vienna
Max Levien
British Finance Figures Show Expenditure and Staff Cuts
London reports today show Chancellor J Austin Chamberlain stating average daily expenditure from April 1 to Sept 30 this year at £4 225 000 and from Oct 1 to Oct 10 at £3 320 009. Col Winston Churchill instructs a general staff memo to cut personnel by 40 percent by year end.
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Oraitaln
Associate Press
London
House of Commons
J. Austin Chanberisin
Associated Press
Winston Spencer Churchill
Ktate
Judith's Career By Florence Shedd
Bentley, a successful writer, pursues Judith Carn, a modest artist. After rejection, he seeks her in a forest, where Judith arrives with a sketch proving her talent and declares she loves him. He realizes he still wants her, and she confirms her feelings, ending with a hopeful pledge.
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Judith
Florence Shedd
Bohemia
Beatle
Bentley
Judith Carn
Mann
Prid
Nate Ted
Stattigg
Maumee River Full of Goldfish, Says Dealer
Toledo readers are told the Maumee River is teeming with goldfish. Wholesale dealer C. G. M. Lamb says aquarists can catch pedigreed fish for little cost, claiming many escaped from an asylum pond and spread via ditches into the river. He notes many are trapped by fishing horns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Maumbos
M. Lamb
Hoe
American relief agency sells food for Petrograd
The American relief administration has sold foodstuffs to Petrograd for about 30 days, purchased with securities by the Northwest Russian government. A silent but able salesman: A For Sale Ad in the Courier.
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Associated Press
Paris
American Relief Administration
Petroigrad
the Courier
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de Serge Voreonulkl
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