Death ends career of electrical wizard Steinmetz in Schenectady
Charles P. Steinmetz, famed electrical wizard and chief consulting engineer of General Electric, died at his Schenectady home after two weeks of exhaustion following a six week lecture tour. He had planned a new lightning laboratory atop a GE building and hoped to resume experiments soon. Born in Breslau in 1865, he studied mathematics and astronomy before switching to engineering to pursue practical work. He never married.
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United Press
Schenectady
N. J
Charles P. Steinmetz
Steinmetz
Jie
H. T. Groesbeck
H_ .P. Groesbeck
Breslau
Germany
America
Mi Steinmetz
General Electric Company
United States
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Denver
General Electric
Courier delivery deadline notice for missed papers
The Courier asks readers to report by phone if the paper is not received by 6 30 PM. Call 100 to have a copy sent, and ensure calls reach the office before 6 30 PM.
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Hoy
Man Who Played With Lightning Is Stricken Suddenly
Schenectady October 26 Charles P Steinmetz famed for his work with electricity suffered a sudden illness. He lived at Wendell Avenue laboratory where a sign over his switchboard warned Think, which, then switch.
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Schenectady
Charles P. Steinmetz
Ior Wendell Avenue
Drug Den Raid Seizes Morphine Daggers and Guns
Five men and a negro woman were arrested in Des Moines after federals and county officers raided an alleged dope den. Officers confiscated morphine cocaine daggers revolvers ammunition and various automobile parts. The owners William Smith and Gertrude Hull attempted to burn evidence but the sheriff recovered it despite a burn injury to his hand.
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Des Moinés
H. G. Hig
William Smith
Gertrude Hull
Findley
Althout
Man Found in Straw Stack Believed Auburn Greek Husband
Mrs. Nick Sarantos of Mount Auburn believes a decomposed body found in a straw stack near Belle Plaine a week ago is her husband who disappeared four months earlier. She cites clothing descriptions and says she would have heard from him if alive. The body has been buried several days.
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Mount Auburn
Nick Sarantos
Belle Plaine
Cedar Rapids
Work Begins on Postoffice Addition Project
Temporary headquarters for Lauritzen Construction, the contractor, are being erected at the rear of the building today. The addition to the host office workroom is expected to be completed in six months.
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Lauritzen Construction Company
Farmers find market for warehouse paper under new law
International News Wire reports from Des Moines that Omaha Land Bank officials and the Intermediary Credit Corporation anticipate easy marketing of this year’s warehouse certificates. Secretary Raymond Cassady says credit facilities will aid farmers, with Fed rediscounting possible using town certificates as collateral. Rates of 7 to 8 percent remain, but Cassady hopes for reductions next year.
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International News Wire
Des Moines
Omaha Land Bank
Federal Bank
Hogan
Cassady
Kellogg Named Ambassador to Great Britain
Frank B. Kellogg former Minnesota senator has been chosen as the American ambassador to London succeeding George Harvey. He will leave Nov 10 for England and has a long record in foreign affairs antitrust work and service as a lawyer.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Minnesota
London
George Harvey
Kellege
Harding
Washington
White House
Senate
Republicans
Farmer-Labor Party
Henrik Shipstead
Taft
Standard Oil Company
Union Pacific-Southern Pacific
Kellogg
American Bar Association
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Great Britain
England
Ford to Pour Cement Homes in 12 Designs Near Dearborn
Ford plans 30 000 cement houses on a 5000 acre tract south of its Dearborn plant. Using Edison perfected concrete forms, the project would pour cement into molds to create 12 house types. Homes would be sold to buyers at a reasonable price.
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Ford
Cement
Edison
Detroit
Mich
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Noted Minnesota Hunter and Dealer in Firearms Dies
Jeremiah C. Kennedy, vice president of Kennedy Brothers Arms Company, dies at his St Paul home after arteriosclerosis. Immigrant hunter and trader who came to Minnesota in 1864, Civil War veteran, opened an arms store in 1866, later moved to Winnipeg, then joined brother M. F. Kennedy in St Paul. His shop served thousands of sportsmen and he hunted with Theodore Roosevelt.
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St. Paul
Minn
Teremiah C. Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers Arms Company
Kennedy
Minnesota
Winnipeg
M. F. Kennedy
Theodore Roosevelt
Bootlegger Robs His Customers Soon as They Become Drunk
Almest Martin, jailed for liquor selling, allegedly lured customers after drunkenness. He sold moonshine, then drove the man to the country and stole a diamond ring and $30 as the victim drank. Police say he planned to abandon the man but was arrested. Martin faces dry law violations.
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Cedar Rapids
Martin
Hunger Strikers to Remain in Prison
The Free State government says no prisoners will be released due to the hunger strike and none will be granted freedom on other grounds. Republican speakers in O Connell Street claim about 10 000 people are on a voluntary fast and would face death rather than endure prison.
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Dublin
Free State
O'Connell Street
Shoe Shines Two Cents at Davenport
Frank McElroy a railroad conductor introduced a penny operated shoe shining machine in Davenport Iowa offering a shoe shine for one cent and eighty seconds of service per pair creating a new low cost option for residents.
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Davenport
Frank McElroy
Oklahoma House rushes impeachment bills against Gov Walton
Oklahoma lawmakers approve multiple impeachment charges against Gov J C Walton including abuse of pardons and issuance of deficiency certificates. House votes range from 7 to 1 to 81 to 6 with strong majorities for most charges. Trapp moves to take over duties while Walton fights suspension. New York stock note reports lead price cut by American Smelting & Refining Co.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
J. C. Walton
House
Gov. Walton
Tulsa Tribune
Henryetta Free Lance
J.C. Wallon
al Tho
M. E. Trapp
Trapp
George Short
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of ‘Griculture
Frank Carter
State Corporation Committee
W. C. McAlester
State Election’ Board
Gtice
Walton
State Supreme Court
Prohibition
Senate
Revistal
Gov. Trapp
New York
American Smelting & Refining Co
Tnday
Britain Considers 12 Mile Search Zone for U S Booms
Britain may grant a 12 mile limit for U S vessels to be searched for contraband in American waters. The export committee of the imperial conference led by Foreign Secretary Curzon drafted proposals seen as meeting core American requests. The plan will go to the full conference next week for final approval.
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Britain
U.S
London
Get
Mrs Ada Dawson Keeps Children in St Paul Home
The case centers on custody of two daughters, Gladys and Grace, as Gov. Preuss weighs evidence after a custody dispute involving Ada Dawson and her ex husband Thomas Dawson. Sheriff Wagner defended state actions and said the governor may be overriding local courts by delaying return of the children to Waterloo for trial.
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Ada Dawson
St. Paul
Iowa
Black Hawk
Gov. Preuss
Dawson
Oklahoma
Preuss
Mrs. Dawson
Waterloo
Wagner
Aly St. Paul
Linn
Minneapolis
Gladys
Grace
Thomas Dawson
Courier Football Party Brings Play by Play From Iowa Ohio State
The Courier announces a football party to provide live play by play of the Iowa vs Ohio State game and other fresh results from East High-Cedar Rapids and West High Mason City. Fans can follow every thrill as it happens via detailed field reports at the office.
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Waterlon
Courier
Columbus Stadium
East High
Cedar Rapids
West High
Mason City
Ruhr Unrest and Rhineland Seizures Spark Crisis
Reports from Duren and Essen describe secessionist bands seizing autos and blocking food outlets as Ruhr workers face mass idleness. Chancellery statements at Hagen push back on autonomy moves while German authorities struggle with the French occupation.
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Ruhr
Germany
Rhineland
Resemain
Braun
Prussia
Millatory
Hagen
Krapp von Bohten
Kropp Works
Essen
Ithins Palatinate
Herlin
Duren
Citzens
Duron
Aix la Chapelle
Sperer
Stresemann
Westphalia
Aix Ta Chanelle
Coblenz
Alix
Chapelle
Wiesbaden
Bonn
Mayence
Duisburg
Crofeld
Evans Files Bankruptcy Petition Retaining Golf Gear
Charley Evans jr renowned amateur golfer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. He lists liabilities of 262380.40 and assets of 501986. He offers to surrender most possessions to creditors but asks to keep his golf clubs the Evans golf bag a few golf balls a collection of golf photographs and several books.
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Uby United Press
Chicago
Charleo
Chick” Evans
United States District Court
Evans
Llis
Human Comb to Sweep Forests for Missing Pearl Turner
Waldron Arkansas October 26 five hundred mountaineers formed a mammoth human comb nearly a mile long to search White Oak mountain for three year old Pearl Turner dubbed the modern little Red Riding Hood. Organizers plan a second day of sweeping the forest with a human rake as volunteers spread out at sixteen foot intervals.
Four Children Die in Flames at Nitsonvale Home
Four young children died in a house fire at midnig ht in Nitsonvale Ohio near Frank Andrejeski’s home. Their parents Stanley 12, Dennis 3, Lotto 7, Andrejeski and his wife were badly burned trying to reach the room where the children slept.
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Nitsonvale
Yong
Frank Andrejeski
Stanley
Dennies
Lotto
Andre
Andrejeski
Forbes Wife Granted Divorce in Seattle Court
Mrs Kate Forbes wife of S Charles R Forbes former director of the United States veterans bureau was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce by Judge Mitchell Gillam of Wings County superior court Oct 11. The suit was kept secret with efforts to conceal action and terms. Forbes is ordered to pay 75 dollars monthly for two years for his wife and 75 dollars for their daughter while custody remains with the mother. Community property awarded to Mrs Forbes.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Kate Forbes
S Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Mitchell Gillam
Wings County Superior Court
Forbes
Neg Ok
France Accepts Britain Plan for Reparations Conference
Paris and London report France Belgium Italy accept the British invitation for a conference of reparations experts under the interallied commission. J P Morgan is expected to act for the United States, with Berlin as possible seat to study Germany's capacity to pay. Secretary Hughes signals preference for full Allied attendance and an advisory expert role.
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Associated Press
London
France
Balogiam
Italy
Bankers
United States
J. P. Morgan
Berlin
Germany
Paris
Poincare
Hughes
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Lord Curzen
Washington
Lord Curzon
New Haven
State Department
Blughes
America
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