Carnegie Awards Honor 24 Heroes For Their Deeds
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognized 24 acts of heroism at a meeting, awarding two silver and 22 bronze medals along with annual pensions and bene fits. Five posthumous awards named include Melvin Bartels and Herbert Freeland for rescues. widows received stipends and medals for several deaths in 1923–1926 incidents across Canada and the United States.
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Pittsburgh
Get
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Melvin G. Bartels
Goshen
Ind
Henry Cl Barnels
Herbert HL Freeland
Toronto
Ont
Bart W
Freeland
James T. Clayton
Long Branch
N.d
Alexander F. Dunn
Gaithersburg
Mil
Takoma Park
D. C
Matthew T. Ross
Marseilles
Oelwein Man Recalls Frisco Quakes In Awe
Oelwein resident Jack Oetman recounts his experiences during the San Francisco earthquake sequence. He describes waking to shaking buildings, crowded hotel lobbies, and cheering locals as aftershocks hit, noting the panic and his own fear while joking about selling tickets to Frisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Jack Oetman
Frisco
Pippin
Mason City Union Reverses Stance On Haugen Backing Tileward
The Mason City trades and labor assembly withdraws support for Congressman Gilbert W. Haugen and endorses Frank Tileward of Elma Democrat. Labor leaders say Haugen’s labor voting record is unsatisfactory with 17 negative votes on 46 labor measures during his 28 years in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Mason City Trades and Labor Assembly
Gilbert W. Haughen
Frank Tileward
Elma
Haugen
Jeadera
Radio Programs Tonight and Sunday Night Listings
Saturday and Sunday radio schedule compiling stations across Chicago New York Dallas Pittsburgh and more. Listings include programs by WGN WEAF KYW WMAQ WLS WJZ WDAF WDAF KPRC and many others with concerts, orchestras, talks, services, and family hours across multiple cities and time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOC
Davenport
KYW
Chicago
Stusie
WCFT
WDAF
Kansas City
WEAY
New York
WHZ
Springfield
WENK
WHT
WIR
Pontiac
WLW
Cincinnatii
WMWAQ
Omaha
Literary
WCCO
Mils-St. Paul
WGN
Uncle Walt
Pittsburgh
WCFL
WCOAK
WEAF
WFAA
Dallas
WGY
Schenectady
WIK
WRC
Washington
WYTAM
Cleveland
Maysai
Cincinnati
WSM
Nashville
KYNE
Shenandoah
Family Hour
KDK
WIZ
WwLw
WLS
WMBB
WQI
Barndance
Houston
Fort Worth
Sun
WJZ
WSY
Louisville
Wwgy
WSUI
Town City
Weco
St. Paul
Independence
Mooseheart
Wank
Symphony Orchestra
WGR
WCAT
WSAL
WWJ
Wecco
KSD
WMAQ
WSB
Atlanta
KFAB
Lincoln
Los Angeles
Eae Ee
Memphis
WABB
WSMB
New Orleans
KFI
KMA
Krus
Hot Springs
WCLS
Mpls
WDAE
WOAW
WREO
Tansing
Wyram
Vaudevils
WBAM
Ee St. Paul
Oakland
KPRC
Wcofil
WHBH
WREM
Ekeela Dance
Ansas
Frolla
Mildntedt
LWFAB
Lwwwrenkr
WEBU
Settin’ Up
Ames
Bhickge
Des Moines
Orchestra
Chea
Des Iehies Orchestra
Hibbe el
Cane
WCX
Detroit
M. 1
WCAE
Wete
Ile Ante
Shenandy
Denver
Serenectady
Lansing
KNKA
Duffalo
Ringfield
Forum
Whee
Manses City
Wyam
WGNX
Houstenrada
WHO
WCHD
Zion City
WHMB
wWsu
Tony Gsr
Kent
WWRE
Wen
TY. M
Bas
Cong
Juincoln
Musteale
Rei
KRHI
Winnexu
Melody Hour
Win
WME
Wcccco
Mopls
Wwaz
WBZ
WOY
KDRA
WTAM
KRYW
Gineage
Bunce
Voen i
Orgin
WiiRno
KTUS
Prolic
Wiwat
L FP
Kei
KGO
Symphony
Malte
Whho
WKIHR
WBBM
Club
Wsul
Iowa Cley
Educational
Chica
Des Maines
Spetmfield
Gren
Wcaar
UGL
Pitusburgh
Lexture
Washington Orchestra
WPAM
Paul
Orch
Kfkxax
Hastings
Springheld
A. F
Haasdogs
KDYKA
E. Pirksburgh
WCOX
Buffalo
Whr
Jefferson City
Radiosch
WRCO
Vesperer
WEAE
Antines
Witar
Wort Worth
Wweco
Farm
Wgiib
Clearwater
QO Armes
Iowa
Corcourse
Poultry
Springfeld
Pro
Orchester
Bk Knowledge
Wwrz
WEAA
Agricultural
War
WMC
HPRX
Kefi
Gance
KPHS
Opera
WUAE
WDAP
Detroiy
WRAT
Fort_ ‘Worth
Judge Panken
Hgo
RFI
Jack Dibte
WinAree
Moinyyg
Lista BP
Lowa City
Literary Circle and Social Meetings Highlight La Porte City News
In La Porte City on Oct 30 the Literary Circle met at Mrs. Ira Richards for talks on Pioneer Women of Town Red Men of Iowa and Amana. The Thursday Club gathered Oct 28 at Mrs. Glenn Fox with 16 members and several visitors. Altar society resumed this season with Mrs. Frank Mopper hosting. Election Day chicken dinner and supper planned by Presbyterian church. Multiple short notices report residents visiting, travels, and a Halloween party hosted by Harleen Craven for 14 girls with games and refreshments.
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Literary Circle
Ira Richards
la Porte City
Hemsworth
Town
M. L. Cummins
Iowa
D. W. Morgan
M. L. Haren
Amana
Glenn Fox
Mmes
John Angell
Nile Swartz
Henry Thede
Mary Hatssett
Anna Conn
Waterloo
Frank Barnes
Chicago
Rogers
Milan
Jerry Thede
Angell
George Cook
Roll. Peal
Altar Society
Frank Mopper
Bess Mil
Leonard
Correctionville
Rae
John Bolte
Vinton
Rainh
Marjorie Milne
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Charles Malone
Davenport
EB. Park
Neva Renarden
Baliy and
Paige
W. R. Mobray
Ollie Bilingsley
Des Moines
Mearbel Kieist
T. C. Kleist
Arthur Bowers
Orient
PH. Paige
Dr. Bowers
Harleen Craven
Hallowe'en
Gor
Farmer Severely Cut In Corn Picker Accident
Clifton Spurs is in critical condition at his home near Marble Rock after a Thursday afternoon incident. He sustained a shoulder to side gash and a deep ankle wound when drawn into a corn picker. first aid was delayed until the machine operator acted.
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Marble Rock
Spe‘cial
Clifton Spurs
Town
Jeg
Clothing nearly choked Louis, drawing tight at neck
A dangerous incident left Louis narrowly saved when his clothing tightened around his neck and halted before causing severe harm. Responders intervened, freeing him from the constricting fabric. No serious injuries reported.
Oelwein Man Held In Connection With Girl’s Disappearance
Oelwein Iowa, Oct 40 special Albert W Baldwin of Oelwein is under arrest on statutory charges filed by Laura B Clark's parents. The 14 year old girl was found in Waterloo Friday after disappearing from her home Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Albert W. Baldwin
Laura B. Clark
Waterloo
Steamer Torhamyan War Strikes Rocks Off Newfoundland Coast
The British steamer Torhamyan War with six aboard hit rocks off the Newfoundland coast early today as heavy seas pounded the vessel. Twenty-five persons, including some passengers, reached shore safely. In Iowa, the Radio Listeners League began a campaign to fight radio interference with new officers installed. Francis Austell named president.
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Halifax
WW. S
New Foundland
Radio Listeners Act
Bes Moines
Iowa Radio Listeners League
Francis
Austell
Fire Arrows End Siege at Indian Agency
Crow Agency Mont Oct 30 Flaming arrows ended a siege when Jim Bolden a 40 year old black man barricaded in a barn killed Sheriff Gilmore and federal officer John McLeod and wounded Deputy Darnberger before Indians and residents attacked the burning structure with 300 guns. Bolden was riddled as he fled. He was not dead when captured and burned from the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Agency
Mont
Get
Robert Gilmore
Big Morn
Jim Bolden
Wills
Hig
Gilmore
John McLeod
Andy Darnberger
Neeney
Bolden
Clash Ends With Suspect Fleeing Into Barn
Police chief Victor Three Irons suspected Bolden of robberies after a conference with Gilmore. Gilmore ordered Bolden to leave. Bolden fled to his barn home and struck Gilmore when the officer followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Three Irons
Bolden
Three Trons
Gilmore
Des Moines Forms Crippled Children Society
Forty people attended a meeting here last night and formed the Society for Crippled Children. Sheriff Des Moines was elected president and Magar K. Allen of Elyria was chosen vice president. The International Society for Crippled Children was represented at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Society For Crippled Children
BR. Sheriff
Magar K. Allen
Elyria
International Society For Crippled Children
Halloween Specialties Tonight at White Sea Inn
Spooks and goblins invade Paul Davish buildings to entertain patrons from 5 to 8 pm at Ceargea Weitze’s White Sea inn. A fortune teller will reveal mysteries of past, present, and future. An orchestra directed by D Dwight Harned will perform as the cafeteria decorates for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Davish
Ceargea Weitze
White Sea Inn
Fortuna Teller
D. Dwight Harned
Allied Arts Conservatory
Mrs Bassett's Ills Aided by Vegetable Compound
Mrs B F Bassett of Lansing Michigan says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her after months of fatigue and weakness. She reports improvement within days and recommends it to others including a sixteen year old neighbor girl who also improved.
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Lansing, Mich
Lydia B. Pinkham
B. F. Bassett
South
Hayford Avenue
Lansing
Michigan
Lydiay
Finkham
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Phyllis K. Perry
Niagara Walls
Perry
Chippewa
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Arthur Barry
Philadelphia
Wilkswood
N. J
John WV. Masterson
New Brunswick
N. 4
John Francis Tokes
Naval Training Station
Newport
Greenwich Village
Mass
James Vincent Fleming
Medford
Boston
Clarence M. Smith
Central Y- M
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Haydn Long
Bristol
Conn
Grrin Porter
City
Freman
Norbert Paradis
Fall River
Tony
Edward J. Ward
Perth Amboy
Barry F. Cameron
Missoula
Helena
R. Barnett Hollingsworth
Ashe- Wille
M. C
Bluff City
Tenn
Frederick MM
DeRick
Bridgeport
Willian Norman Clements
Mian
Fla
Miami Beach
Matthew J. Cepolanis
Milbury Street
Worcester
Yerger R. Helgesen
Willston
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Thomas Weaver
Central Village
Coenn
El’mville
Lewis A. Miller
Lincally Andrew Tutty
Mira
N. S
California
Mason City Union
KPEX
WCBD
WHB
WOI
KFKX
WHAS
WOS
KLDS
WBCN
WIJD
WENR
Markets
Neva McChane
Waterloo Evening Courier
Presbyterian Church
Louis
Indian Agency
Radio
A. Leath CO
Court House
Form Society For Crippled Children
RCA Radiotron
Qmahsa
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Waterloo Electrical
Radiotron Distributors
Satfsdyne
Salisdyne
The
Galloway Company
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
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Thorola
Mrs. Bassett
Lydia E. Pinkham
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