Fallen flier Bettis dies after Pennsylvania crash
Lieut Cyrus K Bettis died in Washington D C hospital from injuries after his army plane crashed on a mountainside in Pennsylvania last week He had been in an ambulance plane transferred to Walter Reed for treatment and earlier reports noted a broken leg fractured jaw and other hurts. The nation mourns a former speed record holder and Pulitzer aviation figure as the war effort faces a double loss in air and naval branches.
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America
Toair
Cyrus K. Bettis
Pennsylvania
Watter Reef Hospital
Washington, D. C
Bettis
Althe
Pulitzer
Rodgers
Lient
Senate Stand Firm on World Court Pact Debate
The Senate shows little sign of reversing its 11 to 17 vote confirming conditional adherence to the world court. A nationalist current challenges past pro World Court stance, while wet sentiment grows in New York and Pennsylvania, threatening dry influence at the 1928 Republican convention and shifting party strategies nationwide.
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Jy Mark Snitiv
Washington
Dbd. C
Senate
World Court
Europe
Baker
Newton D
America
Senator Windsworth
New York
Republican Party
New York State
Windsworth
Pennsylvania
United States
Mellon
W. L. Mellon
Republican State Committee
New Jersey
Gov. Smith
New Yark
N.Y
Injunction Forces Dempsey's Nose In Federal Court
Chicago reports that Jack Dempsey, with a reconstructed nose, is the center of a federal injunction. Dr William J Balsinger of Los Angeles claims responsibility for the procedure and seeks to stop Dr Willam J Schireson of Chicago from taking credit in advertisements.
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Dempsey
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
mitkWewest
William J. Batsinger
Los Angeles
Willam J. Sehireson
Balsinger
Schireson
Yur Schireson
Londergan and wife reunite after divorce in district court
Ivan G Londergan former president of a life insurance firm and his second wife Marie Londergan are reunited living in Walnut Court apartments in Kansas City with their 1 year old daughter Betty Lou. The couple remarried recently in Kansas. Mrs Londergan retains custody of Betty Lou, the family car and alimony. Previous wife Margaret Londerman from Detroit had obtained an $11,000 judgment for unpaid alimony last winter.
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Ivan G. Londergan
Medical Life Lesurance Company
Marie Longergan
Ing Jin
Walnut Court Apartments
Kansas
Civ
Betty Lou
Wutly
DuMond Motor Company
Witth Street West
Londergan
Royal “Union
Betty Low
Gir
California
Marie Londergan
Marzaret Londerman
Detroit
Mich
Sanderson
Royal Union Company
Police Discharge of Beckwith Noted by City Officials
Waterloo Iowa police records show Patrolman Beckwith discharged for neglect of duty and misconduct. Chief Charles Mohlis notified Beckwith, approved by Mayor Glen A. Tibbitts, with discharge dated September 1 1926. Beckwith joined December 4 1917 and recently patrolled west business district. Discharged officers may appeal within five days to the police commission for reinstatement. Eighte en die in wreck reported from Cortes Spain as war train derailed near town and Barcelona.
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Charles Mohliswaday
B. Beckwith
Beckwith
Glen A. Tibbitts
Waterloo
Duis
Cis
Chas. Mohlis
J. D. Caldwell
Robert Law
West Business District
Police Commission
Warships and marines wait for battle at Bluefields
The United States guards American lives as wrecker Galveston and Marines occupy Bluefields near Nicaragua. Both forces are kept neutral to avoid clashes while U S Rochester reports arrival at Brangman’s Bluff and no confirmed American deaths are known.
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EL Blufe
Washington
United States
Cide
Galveston
Bluefields
Bluefields City
UU. S. S. Rochester
Speedy Service Squadron
State Department
Brangman
el Bhaly
Death after ride rocks Diagonal town
Miss Pansy Turnbull a 17 year old from Diagonal died after an automobile ride with several young men. Chlorhydrate found in her stomach. Dean Wilbur J Teeters of the College of Pharmacy cautioned the drug may have caused dazed condition. Grand jury expected to reveal findings soon. Five young men held on murder charges. Witnesses and doctors described events before death. Local authorities sent stomach contents to chemists for analysis.
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Towa City
Pansy Turnbull
Wilbur J. Teeters
College of Pharmacy
Degn
Grand Jury
Godford
Pansy Turnbell
Sint
John
Hal Howard
John Gibbns
Terrance Soran
John Beach
Paylor
Troopers Aid Manville Struggle at Jencks Cotton Mill
Thirty three troopers of the One Hundred Third Field Artillery National Guard arrived from Providence to reinforce Rhode Island state police after violent clashes with striking workers at the Manville Jencks cotton mill. Police said stones struck 33 troopers and five strikers were wounded when gun fire was used by the crowd. order was restored and patrols began.
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Raope Island
Brat Sen
Manville
R. TI
Amoh
Roch
Third Field Artilery
Natonal Guard
Providence
Site Farms
Maj. Rollins
Mexico replies to League on alleged Nicaraguan raid
Mexico City Sept 11 The Mexican government replies to Sir Kris Drummond secretary general of the League of Nations denying involvement in an auxiliary warship expedition aiding Nicaraguan revolutionaries. Foreign Minister Aaron Saenz says Mexico had nothing to do with the League and that the league has no claim. Saenz sent the reply under President Calles instructions.
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Mexico
League of Nations
Central America
United States
Eric Drummond
League
Eric
Mexico City
Nicaragua
Six Erie
Atever
Geneva
Kris Drummond
Aaron Saenz
Senor Saenz
Calles
Telephone Rates Cut Between Waterloo and Denver Milwaukee
Northwestern Bell announces long distance rate reductions affecting Waterloo. Waterloo to Denver and Waterloo to Milwaukee see material decreases under the order. Reversing charges extended to station-to-station calls at 2 cents or more. New reduced rate period 7 to 3:30 am with 25 percent off day rates, 8:30 pm to 4:30 am about 50 percent off, and the 75 percent overnight discount abolished.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Waterloo
A. J. Weigel
Focal
Denver
Cala
Milwaukee
Shortridge Leads Clarke in Early California Senate Returns
Early California returns from about a third of precincts show Shortridge with a solid lead over Clarke for the U.S. Senate. Governor Richardson leads over rival Clark with margin around 10,800 votes, while Johnson aids both Young and Clarke, creating pronounced early indecisiveness in key races. McAdoo’s slate shows mixed results as Wardell and others trail in strong Democratic contests.
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Shortridge
Clarke
Senate
California
San Francisco
Cat
C. G. Young
Briend Wachardson
Atul Lo Ileus
Samuel At
Idee
Coolidge
Wee
Lro
Johnson
Oyer
Jolson
Young
Richardson
Yar
Ge McAdoo
John B. Eiliott
Wills Bos McAddo
Isidor Doakweiler
I Terence Prag Kahn
Uhe
Noninen
Pay as you go opposed by Iowa Good Roads group
The Iowa Good Roads association opposed pay-as-you-go road funding scheme. John F. D. Aue urged adoption of a $100,000,000 bond plan to finish paving 4,800 miles and gravel 1,990, linking county seats with surfaced highways. Bonds would last 20 years, financed by auto licenses and gas tax with no extra tax.
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John F. D. Aue
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Iowa Good Roals Association
Black's Tearoom
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Winton
Reid
Iowa Good Roads Association
Iowa
Lockjaw in One-Year-Old After Nail Wound
Clayton Hock, a one-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Leonard R bbel, was injured at his uncle Art Hoels farm in Orchard. A nail jabbed his elbow during play in a barn yard chase, the wound appeared minor but by Monday resulted in tetanus. He was hospitalized at Alien Memorial with jaw lock and slightly improved the next morning.
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Clayton Hock
Leonard R. Bbel
Rratoher Street
Jay
Alien Memorial Hospital
Todas
Art Hoel
Orchard
Howe Kore
Courier delivery deadline and correction process
The notice states deliveries should arrive before 5 30 PM at your home. If a carrier error prevents delivery by that time, call the office and a copy will be sent. phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 PM.
Betsy Ann Hisle Chosen For Little Eva In Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Betsy Ann Hisle a S-year-old child with Lamoni roots has been selected to play Little Eva in the forthcoming Uncle Tom's Cabin film. She was chosen from many applicants after a ward vote and is praised as one of the most beautiful children on the screen.
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Waterloo
Waterloo East
Lamoni
Betsy Ann Hisle
Court conference on US participation in League of Nations
The permanent court of international justice conference opened in Geneva to discuss US reservations before joining the League. Delegates from Venezuela, Belgium, Canada, and others debated amendments to court statutes and US withdrawal rights, amid snappy session tones and requests for precise information on unanimity versus majority in amendments.
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Cecil. Hurst
Great Britain
Sir Chamberlain
Uni
M¢Mnb
Lite
M- Rolin
Belgium
United’ “States
League of “Nations
United States
Council’ and
Assembly of the League
United ‘States
Tte
George Foster
Canada
League
M. Markovitch
Jaco Stave
United States Senate
Markevitch
Latin America
Senor Ruera
Averuay
Senor
M. Rolin
Rain Falls Across Iowa Hit by Heavy Showers
Des Moines Sept 1 Heavy rains drenched most of Iowa except the extreme northwest. Officials expect some local damage but overall crops may benefit. Some corn still needs hot weather. Carroll recorded 4.20 inches while other towns logged varied totals such as Marshaltown 2.16 and Perry 1.20 inches.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Weather Bureau
Carroll
Marshal Key
Wreck near Bethe SD Leaves Three Youths Dead
Sept 1 summary reports a derailment of 17 cars carrying wheat and lumber near Bethe South Dakota. At least three youths died, with two bodies identified in Aberdeen morgue and another buried in wreckage. one victim named John Miller mentioned an uncle in San Francisco. The victims were riding in a gondola car end loaded with large poles as searches continued for other men on board.
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San Francisco
Cal
Viennese Doctor Proposes Artery Rejuvenation Method
Dr Dooy pler of Vienna announces a new rejuvenation method that brushes arteries with a phenol solution to prevent nervous contractions and restore vigor of youth. Boeppler supports the claim, stating it enables free circulation of blood.
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Vienna
Sent
Dooypler
Boeppler
Estimate 300 Die In Steamer Sinking Near Leningrad
In Leningrad on September 1 the death toll from the steamer Burevostnik sinking after a collision with a pier is now estimated at 300. Divers are trying to raise the vessel as hundreds of relatives wait on the river bank for news.
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Leningrad
INS
Burevostnik
Dike Breaches Trigger Floods Across Peoria and Urbandale
Torrential overnight rains flood East Teoria and Urbandale suburbs, breaking along Farm Creek and Cedar Fork. Firefighters rescue residents marooned by rising waters as property damage runs into thousands. Cedar Fork and nearby tracks flood the area, isolating the northwest part of the city and disrupting rail service. Trains halted east of the city and houses moved off foundations amid widespread inundation.
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Peoria
Teoria
Urbandale
Thilay
Santa Fe
Burlington
Amataga
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Richard Welch
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D. C
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Edgard A. Brown
South Caroline
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N. B. Dial
Edgar A. Brown
South Carolina
House of Representatives
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Good Roads
Martinsville
Pye
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