Explosion and Fire Ravage Hollywood Film Lab
A blast and fire at Consolidated Film Industries in Hollywood killed one worker and destroyed film master reels worth millions. About 50 employees escaped. 39 women and 15 men were inside when the first explosion occurred, with a second blast five minutes later. The building, valued at 400000 dollars, housed films including Hell's Angels and Rio Rita. many reels may have survived, and a full loss estimate awaited survey.
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Hollywood
Cal
Mani
Consolidated Film Industries
Lme
Natrowest
Moargins
James
Albert Band
Seach
Lund
M. Lockwood
Douglas Fairbanks
allim@king
Billdaiy
Player-Lasky Studio
Hadlo-Keith-Orpheum Productions
Bankers Move to Stem Impending Stock Panic
New York bankers after a conference at J P Morgan and Co announced no financial houses were in difficulty and believed the market oversold. Lamont and Mitchell offered cautious quotes while grain futures tumbled, wheat slipping nearly a dime as selling swept the Chicago board of trade.
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Consolidated Gas
Americat
Auburn Auto
New York
Thomas W. Lamont
Bankers' Conference
J. P. Morgan& Co
Mayor Fined For Overparking In Municipal Court
Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts forfeited bond of 2.50 after failing to appear in municipal court to answer charges of willful and negligent parking over one hour. His car was tagged on a downtown street and he refused to have the tag fixed, claiming no more right to violate the ordinance than others.
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Glenn A. Tibbitts
Munnicipal Court
Unprecedented Wheat Market Turmoil Strikes Traders
The outburst shocked traders as selling surged overnight. By 11:30 rallies appeared, then prices sank with losses of five to three cents in rapid succession. Oats stayed relatively firm at first, while May wheat traded around 1.2412 to 1.218, marking a notable drop from yesterday.
Waterloo mayor Tibbitts tapped as acting postmaster
The resignation of Harold B. Plumb as Waterloo postmaster is reported from Washington. Glenn A. Tib bits, mayor of Waterloo, is recommended by Congressman Robinson as acting postmaster, with a full appointment likely soon. Plumb cites obligations to Associated Manufacturers Corp. in his departure.
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Aateene Euneiee Ao
Washington, D. C
Harold B. Plumb
Anb
Waterloo
Post Office Department
Plumb
Associated Manufacturers Corporation
T. J. B. Robinson
Third
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Waterloa
Tibbitts
Hoover
Senate
Jury to Deliberate in Pantages Trial Tomorrow
In Los Angeles on October 24 the defense rested its rebuttal in the Alexander Pantages case. Judge Fricke ordered closing arguments limited to four and a half hours per side. The jury is to hear the case late tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alexander Pantages
Theatre Multimallonaire
Buenice Pringle
Charles Fricke
Walton Meet opens with Williford presiding in Mason City
Walton Chapter of the Trank Walton league begins its two day annual convention in Mason City Iowa with Ay o Williford of Waterloo presiding. Speakers include Wr Preston Bradley of Chicago L Canfield Capt C F Fuller of LaCrosse Wis Seth Gordon of Chicago and several Iowa leaders active in state conservation work.
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Mason City
Trank Walton League
Ay O O. Williford
Waterloo
Preston Bradley
Chicago
L. Canfield
C.F. Fuller
LaCrosse
Wis
Seth Gordon
Iowa
Clemenceau In Sick Room Has Work To Do In Quiet Battle
Paris October 24 United Press reports Georges Clemenceau the wartime French premier lies in his sick room but speaks of improving and preparing another work for America. He shows a desk piled with letters manuscripts and sympathy notes while insisting on reading newspapers and continuing work despite frail health in a rose garden room with a dragon carved bed head.
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Ralth Ieinzen Nv
United Press
Paris
Press of
America
George Clemenceau
France
Tiger
Jim
Clemenceau
Toor
Mistle
Edison Reaffirms Ford Good Man After Dewar Visit
Thomas A Edison returned home smiling after attending Henry Ford’s observance at Dewar born Michigan. He rode Ford’s private car Fair Lane and praised Ford as a good man, saying the trip was very pleasant and that Ford is all right.
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West Orange
N. 1
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Dewarborn
Mich
Edison
Ford
Fair Lane
Baby Bandit Back in Hands of Law
Des Moines reports a nine year old boy in custody of juvenile authorities after a parole for robbing Detective Loehr’s home. He was recharged when found with cash a streetcar pass and a grandfather’s watch.
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Des Matner
Dey Moines
J. F. Loehr
Russian plane lands near North Platte on Chicago jump
The Russian monoplane Land of the Soviets took off from North Platte Municipal Airport at 8:23 and aimed for Chicago. It planned to circle Omaha and reach Chicago by 5 p.m. local time, then continue along the air mail route. The crew faced hazardous conditions over the mountains and received a late welcome from a small crowd and a four member reception committee.
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North’ Platte
Neb
Front Municipal
Chicago
Chica
Omaha
Nov
Platte
Salt Lake City
Chamber of Commerce
Grundy Rates Seen Adding Billions to Consumer Costs
Senator Walsh of Montana testified that tariff proposals would burden consumers in Pennsylvania, estimating rates rising from 32.8 billion to 3.29 billion, an annual increase of 504 million. Joseph R. Grundy of the Manufacturers' Association commented on the claim during the Senate lobby investigation.
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Washington
Senator Walsh
Montana
Pennsylvania
Joseph R. Grundy
Manufacturers’ Association
Senate
Cornhusker Beats 1928 State Record
In Oskaloosa Iowa on October 24 Tracy Stewart of Lacey husked 1 842 pounds, topping the state record of 1 633 7 pounds set by Ruel Hermon last fall. Stewart becomes a leading candidate for the state title to be decided at West Branch on November 8 under poor weather and field conditions.
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Oskaloosa
Tracy Stewart
Lacey
Mahaska County
West Branch
Stewart
Ruel Hermon
Malvern
Angry Wife Blames Blind Man Eyes in Chicago
In Chicago on October 24 William Torpey, a 57 year old blind musician, was assaulted by his wife Catherine who returned home to find him turning off a radio then blinded him. She is charged in a divorce suit. In Keokuk, Iowa, John Luder, 53, is jailed for attempted murder after shooting Bert Fuller, 56, who lies in a local hospital fighting for his life.
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Chicago
William Torpey
Catherine
Torpey
Keokuk
John Luder
Bert Fuller
Ufe
Lutler
Fuller
Deaths Mrs E M Joines and others funeral notices
Completion of funeral arrangements for Mrs. E M Joines of 614 1 2 First street west who died Wednesday in a local hospital. The body is at the Kearns mortuary with relatives expected from a distance. Maud Morgan born September 10 1884 married 1905 to B M Jones at Rockport Missouri. Surviving include four children and other relatives. Dr Cartiles A Kingsley obituary notes death at Boise Idaho with surviving wife and sister. Mrs James Cook aged 18 died at home 139 Barclay Street North. body at Kistner funeral home.
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E. M. Joines
E. M. Jones
First Street
Kearns Mortuary
Maud Morgan
B. M. Jomes
Rockport
Westminster Presbyterrian Church
Cartiles A. Kingsley
Claricas A. Kingsley
Waterloo
Maple Street
Boise
Ida
Dealls
Samuel Peterson
Wellington Street
Mra
Peterson
Kingsley
Plain Netd
Whiter Apfel
Shell Rock
Lou Eck
Rolas
M. GC
Casper
Waverly
James Cook
Unmea Cook
Barclay Street North
Kistner Funeral Home
Temperatures Reported for Midweek
Readable data shows a maximum around 40 degrees on Wednesday and a minimum near 7 degrees overnight through Thursday.
Senate Tariff Debates and Committee Actions Reported
In Congress the AP notes Senate tariff debate continues with Joseph R. Grundy of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association testifying before a Senate lobby committee. The Commerce Subcommittee hears Secretary Stimson on extending coastwise laws to the Philippines. другие.
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Associated Press
Senate
Joseph R. Grundy
Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association
Senate Commerce
Stimson
Philippines
H. ©. Lakin
Cuba
Mitchell
Caroline
Norris
Nebraska
Paving Jubilee at New Hartford Oct 26
New Hartford will celebrate the new pavement with a Saturday program on Oct 26. Activities include a baseball game and races in the afternoon and a public school program in the evening. Free tea cream and coffee will be served on the streets. The event was postponed from last Saturday due to rain.
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Courier
New Hartford
Defendant Winner in Auto Injury Suit for $2000
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in a $2000 damages suit by Miss Edna Sell, 19, Bremer county school teacher, against H G Robins of Waterloo for injuries in an August 1928 automobile accident near Readlyn Fa. The trial lasted three days in Judge BR W Hasner's division.
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Edna Sell
Bremer County
H. G. Robins
Watervloo
BR. W. Hasner
Miss Sell
Herman Sell
Readlyn
Hagemann & Hagemann
Waverly
Wenner’ & Mosler
Waterloo
Mitchell Sheriff to Name Deputies for Open Season
Sheriff Art Hungerford to appoint two deputies in each township from among farmers at the request of the Izaak Walton league. Deputies will enforce laws for open season on pheasants. Dates Oct 30 Nov 1 and 2 are not violated.
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Courter Nnecial Service
Osage
Izaak Walton League
Art Hungerford
Fire destroys farm residence of James Stapleton
A chimney defect started a blaze in the attic of the 10 room farm house near Nashua Iowa. Mrs. Stapleton saw flames while in the yard and the attic was fully engulfed when discovered. Only part of the first floor furniture was saved. Insurance will partially cover the loss.
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S Courier Special Adrvice
Nashus
Atic
James Stapleton
Here
Would-be narcotic thief out of luck in Waterloo
A narcotic addict apparently stole Dr. Fred H. Lotman’s instrument and medicine case from his car on Second Street West. The bag contained no “hop” and the thief left empty handed prompting a disappointed Waterloo resident. In Iowa Falls Hu man American Legion post officers were elected with J. L. Eleison named commander and Nelson Lord as vice commander.
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Fred H. Lotman
Black Building
Second Street West
T Lohman
Waterloo
Iowa Falls Legion
Iown Falls
American Legion
J. L. Eleison
Nelson Lord
G.T. Cowa
J. Kingdon
Forrest Dougan
C. W. Mangum
George W. Plowman
Waterloo March Toward Union of Factories in 1928
On October 24 1928 Waterloo reports negotiations for the consolidation of United Manufacturing with an allied products concern. About 440 workers would join the new organization. The American Legion seeks public opinion on a central shell like band platform in Cedar River park for summer concerts. City fuel officials estimate 64000 tons needed for winter heating.
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United Manufacturing Company
Allied Products
American Legion
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
Wild scene in brokers offices as market slumps
Traders crowded in Waterloo offices as New York stock market fell dragging London, with wheat tumbling from 1.24 3 4 to about 1.12 3 4. Clerks shouted reports while buyers and sellers watched prices plunge and hopes of a rebound flicker amid cigarette smoke and anxious chatter.
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Waterloo
Telegraph Instruments
New York
London
Reports of Finding Wreckage of Lost Plane Challenged
Urban F. Diteman Jr a Montana cattleman vanished after leaving Harbor Grace Newfoundland en route to London. A note claimed he was bound for London while a Greenland landing hope spread but no sighting. An exchange telegram noted gasoline sent to Julianstaad Greenland for a Mr Diteman two months earlier.
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Urbanx F. Diteman
London
Greenland
New York
Urban F. Diteman, Jr
Montana
Newfoundland
Howyer
Harbor Grace
Diteman
Copenhagen
Julianstaad
Billings
Mont
Green
Pike Near Cedar Sets Big Local Record This Week
Roy Smith of 309 Fremont Street recorded a remarkable nine and three quarters pound pike with a 31 inch length and 17 inch girth near the power plant above Mullan Avenue Bridge. The fish was caught Wednesday during a local contest at the Black Hawk sports shop. A prior year pike weighed fourteen and a half pounds.
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Roy Smith
Fremont Street
Black Hawk
Mullan Avenue Bridge
Diteman’s Atlantic Flight Feared by Weather Experts
Weather officials and aviator Clarence Chamberlin warned that Diteman risked a perilous open Atlantic crossing. Fog off Newfoundland with 900 miles of chill air could ice wings and force an uncontrolled descent, heightening danger during a blind horizon in bad conditions.
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Lend
Iceland
Apan
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Diteman
James H. Kimball
New York Weather Bureau
Clarence .D. Chamberlin
Germany
Bears 1926 roster inquiry targets Pape Fuhrman
Dubuque reporters and Iowa officials met with Dubuque Bears 1926 team members led by Joseph Scharry to confirm Pape Nor Fuhrman did not play for the club. Lauer planned to report findings to the Iowa athletic council for a decision before the Wisconsin game.
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Dubuque
Dubuque Bears
Oran Pape
University of Town
Pape
John Fuhrman
BE. H. Lauer
Iowa
Joseph Scharry
Bears
Lauer
Fuhrman
King
Hawkeye
J. A. Butler
Chicago
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
Pane
Griffith
Iowa Athletic
Lauers
Towa Athletic Council
Wisconsin
Madison
Towa City
Dortag
Elmwood Country Club Fires at Marshalltown
The Elmwood Country Club two miles south of Marshalltown burned to the ground shortly before noon. A defective chimney is blamed. The upper part was in flames before discovery. The building cost about $35,000 and was insured for $26,000.
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Marshalltown
Curry
Elmwood Country, Club
Here
Auto Crash Fatal in Dubuque Claims Henry Lech
In Dubuque Iowa on October 24 Henry Lech a 43 year old carpenter and building contractor died after a collision between his car and another driven by C A Schweikert. The accident occurred last night and Lech succumbed to his injuries.
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Dubuque
Henry Lech
C. A. Schweikert
Italian Prince Humbert Escapes Bullet in Brussels Wreath Ceremony
A shooter fired at Crown Prince Humbert of Italy in Brussels as he prepared to lay a wreath at the tomb of Belgium's unknown soldier. The assailant was knocked off balance, the bullet missed, and Prince Humbert remained unharmed. Police arrested Enrico Birosa, a Milan-born Italian, as King Albert expressed regret and the ceremony continued.
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Brussels
Humbert
Italy
Belgium
Marie Jose
Albert
Enrico Birosa
Milan
France
Liye
Plane Independence Off For Home Airport
Independence a tri motor monoplane by Reid Murdock & Co Chicago outfitted as a rolling display for 257 Monarch foods. Piloted by Vernon N Johns aircraft returned after a public inspection. Graf Zeppelin back in its hangar at Friedrichshafen after a night over Spain.
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Independence
Reid, Murdock & Co
Chicago
Monarch
Vernon N. Johns
Zep
Friedrichshafen
UINS
Spain
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Lamont
Charles E. Mitchell
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RDM
Ry Willford
Walton Meet
Baby Bandit
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Cornhusker
Mitchell Sheriff
Pape Nor Fuhrman
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le Montreur
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Rome
Vatican
Camba
Turin
Fitty Yuara
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