Fall Prospects Bright for Business and Banking
Reports from commercial and banking circles across the Midwest foresee healthy fall business. Bank clearings rise in Detroit and Ohio deposits grow, while Iowa and Missouri show optimism from stronger farm prices and improved labor conditions. Omaha and Wisconsin reflect solid growth in bank activity, supporting a favorable economic outlook for farmers and industry.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Midwest
Usta
Ahonn
J. W. Jever
First National Bank
Detroit
Indiana
Thomas J. Barr
Tewn
Missouri
Texas
Kansas
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank
Minnesota
Omaha
Nebraska
agricul_ture
Pinént
First
Wisconsin National
Milwaukee
Wis
Waterloo Folk Invest Big in Blue Sky Schemes
A Waterloo scene shows widespread losses as local investors pour 1.5 million dollars into speculative blue sky stocks over eight years. Poor management and bankruptcies hit women and elderly savers hard, with Florida and other distant lands drawing money from wary Waterloo residents. Financial rebound hopes hinge on the Better Business Bureau warnings.
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Waterloo
Witow
Falesiven
Florida
Asane
Watiloo
Leaders Wary of Congress Action in Coal Situation
Officials and mine owners warn Congress may force a shift from anthracite to bituminous fuels. Substitutes could cut anthracite demand by a fourth, lowering prices and royalties while possibly reducing miners' jobs. Some expect public acceptance of West Virginia and other substitutes, if rail and transit costs stay favorable. The piece notes pressure on Pennsylvania railways and concerns from coal interests amid price and freight-rate debates.
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New England
New York
Canada
West Virginia
Gamblers in Wheat Pay Big Income Tax
Vhietzo Sept zt PsaArrhoe W. Cutten, a daring rider on the Chitazo Board of Trade, faces a $340 federal income tax. The report notes the tax as the highest yet found for this collection district, with Crane and Patten among other traders facing large amounts amid winter activity at LIGH FY LAT et Hacey.
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Vhietzo
PsaArrhoe
W. Cutten
Chitazo Board of Trade
Aiid
Richa?r. Crane, Jr
James Patten
Cutten
Pat Wert
TNE Nee 1
Fragmentary obituary item for Robert Louis Say
The readable fragments describe a person named Robert Louis Say with mentions of a family, a street, illness, and a date reference. The legible bits include a possible address, an unrelated name Mary, and references to fever and a kinesthetic event.
Eminent Lawyers Gather for American Bar Association Meeting
Detroit hosts 2000 lawyers at the 48th ABA session with Charles Evans Hughes highlighting liberty and law from the Declaration. Other speakers include Warren, Wickersham, Kellogg. Holton elected president of an international attorneys general group. debate on crime costs draws emphasis from Holden.
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Cricett Press
Detroit
Mich
Europe
America
Usuoas
American Bar Association
Charles Evans Mughes
Mle Issociation
Ans
Hughes
Mughes
Charles Beecher Warren
Japan
Mexico
George W. Wickersham
Frank B. Kellogg
National Association ofAttorneys General
Association
Oliford L. Holton
Minnesack
International Association of Attorneys General
Fbar
Charlies R. Holden
Chicago
Dysart Farm Hand Gored by Bull Improves Today
Frank Williams a 20 year old farm hand recovering after being gored by a bull on the Ray Gnagy farm three miles southeast of Dysart. He arrived at Allen Memorial Hospital where an operation saved his life. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Williams of Dysart.
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Frank Williams
Relieve Coontz as Fleet Commander
Washington September 2 Rear Admiral Robert F E Coontz will be relieved of command of the United States fleet on Get 5 the navy department announced today He will be succeeded by Admiral Samuel B Robinson Coontz will assume command of the Hampton Roads naval district.
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Washington, D.C
INS
Robert FE. Coontz
United States
Navy Department
Hoe
Samuel 8. Robinson
Coontz
Hamaton Roads
No. 1 Boeing seaplane makes Hawaii hop attempt
The navy plans another giant Boeing bomber flight from San Francisco toward Honolulu as Commander James H. Strang leads the effort. The mission faces weather and mechanical risks with experts hoping the PN-9 No. 1 can endure the long ocean trek despite prior failures amid high expectations and next attempts planned.
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PAG
Liam M. Bowlin
Richmond
Ind
San Francisco
INS
Navy
Golden Gate
Honolulu
Boeing
James HE. Strang
Forgives Babe After Suspension and Fine in Baseball Slot
Mrs Bihe Rath ends a quarrel with Babe following a suspension and a four thousand dollar fine. She visited his bed side and expressed forgiveness after he cried, honoring their strained moment amid illness and tension.
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Bihe Rath
Ie Babe
Parochial School Enrollments Rise Across Area
Our Lady of academy opened the 1925-26 year with over 200 students, up more than 50 from 1924. St Mary’s School reported 350, about 100 more than last year, with new rooms and a new instructor. St John’s enrolled 144, up about 50. Immanuel Lutheran has 97, up 15, Sacred Heart Academy 247, West Fish adds five, and other west district buildings report increases as enrollment continues.
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Our Lady of Academy
St. Mary's School
St. John's School
Immanuel Lutheran School
H. Preker
Sacred Heart Academy
T West Fish School
Faa
Eas
Cascade Youth Dies Under Overturned Auto After Crash
A 16 year old Cascade area youth, William Diedeker, son of farmer Joni Diedeker, was killed when the car he rode in overturned on a curve after colliding with another vehicle near Cascaille. The boy was pinned under the wreckage and died shortly after rescue. His brother, driving the car, was uninjured. the other driver’s identity was not learned. Bright lights were suspected as a possible cause.
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Cascaille
William Diedeker
Joni Diedeker
Tere
Choir Rehearsal Set At First Presbyterian Tonight
First Presbyterian resumes choir practice this evening after a three month vacation. Jesse M. Church, director, notes several vacancies and invites applicants at once. The Waterleo choir is among the largest in town with about 60 enrolled last year and a waiting list.
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First Presbyterian Church
Jesse M. Church
Waterleo
Mr. Church
Bernard Given Even Chance To Recover
Carl Bernard of Gilbertville, injured in a Friday motorcycle crash, shows slight improvement at St Francis Hospital. Doctors report a skull fracture but he has an even chance to recover, while his guardians and local relatives visit and provide support.
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Bernard
Carl Bernard
Gilbertville
Ta Porte
Mn Tepart
St. Franjs Hospital
Rerprerr
Seid
Masonic Temple to Open for Three Public Inspection Days
Plans announce the new 150000 dollar Masonic temple at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street will open for public inspection on Sunday and Monday September 6 and 7. A 23 member Waterloo Masons committee will conduct tours, with no formal program, as the structure nears completion and headlines describe its fireproof build and 50000 square foot total floor space.
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Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Pike
Masonic Temple Board of Directors
Waterloo
Buwa
William Grobe
R. F. Francis
C. E. Brinkerhof
C. M. Trollis
HH. M. Dabl
Charles Chickerlag
Mrs.Chartes Trunker
Lauems Dunlavey
E. E. Carlson
W. V. Sibere
IF. A. Bayles
Berle Willard
Verne Bashford
R. W. Sheplee
KR. P. Hileman
Carleton Sins
Mary Kihel Dixon
Gertrude McDonald
Robert Francis
Heat Wave Grips Waterloo Iowa With 97 Degree Readings
Waterloo faces a heat wave as thermometers climb to 97 this afternoon with forecasts of 106 later. Officials say the extreme heat will be brief and cooler weather is expected tonight and Thursday. A hot wind and dust worsened walking conditions. Tuesday's temperatures ranged from 3 to 1.
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Waterloo
Mercury
Anna Decker Rallies After Operation Today
Miss Anna M. Decker assistant cashier at Leavitt & Johnson National bank was operated upon this morning at Aden Memorial hospital for relief from an intestinal infection. She rallied from the anesthetic and at noon her condition was reported favorable. Also reports quarantine actions and other local incidents include a murder charge in Des Moines and various crimes and deaths in Iowa news.
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Anna M. Decker
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Aden Memorial Hospital
Bobby Jones Dominates Western Amateur Play Near Oakmont
Oakmont, Sept. 2 AP Bobby Jones, 1924 champion, led the 61st round of match play in the Western Amateur with a strong advantage over Bill Feeble of Montclair. Direk Jones surprised by taking a lead as Roland Mackenzie faltered, while Jesse Guilford and others posted early victories in the 18-hole games.
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Oakmont
Bobby Jones
Bill Feeble
Monteclair
N. J
Direk Jones
Plaines
Roland Mackenzie
Washington
Mackenzie
Jones
Jesse Guilford
Giant
Bostonian
Eddie Held
St. Louis
George von Elm
Jim Manion
City Dismisses Bank Fund Suit Over Late Payment
State records show City Treasurer Leo R. Leeper received a 16875 payment from Hartford Accident and Bank deposits in Waterloo Bank were reduced with interest and costs after the district court suit by Leeper against the bonding company was dismissed. About 3060 deposited by the city clerk for contractor payments on special assessments remains unpaid as it was not covered by the bonding company. The Iowa supreme court Stewart case held public funds of defunct banks do not take precedence over other deposits.
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Leo R. Leeper
Hartford Accident Company
Waterloo Bank & Trust Co
Iowa Supreme Court
State Taxes Rise Ahead of Federal Tax Drops
A National Grange survey shows state and local taxes increased while federal taxes fell last year. State taxes rose from 858,155,000 to 879,784,000 with incomplete returns likely pushing above 200,000,000. County, school, municipal and other local taxes bring the total to over 3.3 billion, compared with 2.888 billion in federal income and miscellaneous taxes.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
National Grange
Census Bureau
Cummins Seeks White House Visit for Coolidge
Des Moines dispatch reports Senator Cummins invites President Coolidge to visit Des Moines after a push from Gov. Hammill the Greater Des Moines Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. The president was urged to stop en route to or from the National American Legion convention in Omaha in early October. Also notes a farm sale bid failure and local social visit details.
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Des Moines
Sept
Cummins
Coolidge
Hammill
Greater
Power firm seeks ten clear records on dam damages
A petition filed in district court seeks a jury of 12 electors to assess damages from raising the Central Town Power and Light Co dam on the Cedar River. The action aims to clear records of liability, naming 119 owners and many mortgages and interests, with a jury to report findings to the court.
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Central Town Power & Light Co
Cedar River
Ind
R. N. Cowin
Condt
Edwards, Lousley, Ransier & Harris
KR. H. Garrison
Human Fly to Climb Hotel Russell Tonight at 7:30
Babe White known as the human fly will thrill Waterloo residents tonight at 7:30 p m by climbing from the pavement to the top of the Hotel Russell Lamson with no aid beyond hands and feet He plans additional climbs at the First National bank building at 2 30 and 7 20 p m Thursday White has spent years in hazardous climbing performing on window ledges and railings to enhance his shows across many states
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Babe White
Waterloo
Russell Lamson
First National Bank
White
Funeral for Old Friend Highlights Lifelong Ties
Retired Tilford College head Tobin journeyed to Savannah Missouri to attend the funeral of an old student. Dr Perry Nichols a renowned cancer specialist who taught at Tilford Academy in Tobin’s earlier years shared a longtime friendship with Tobin that endured through life. Two years ago Nichols gave Tobin his first automobile as a birthday gift.
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Vinton
uPi
JT. F. Dohin
Tilford Collegiate Academy
Savannah
Perry Nichols
Nichols
Tilford Academy
Tobin
Bank Bandit Free Ride After Bank Kidnapping in Nebraska
Police seek lone bank bandit who on Tuesday afternoon entered the Nebraska State Bank in South Sioux City Nebraska kidnapped the bank president cashier bookkeeper and a customer and stole cash then released them near the Sioux City Iowa police station three blocks away before fleeing with the hostages. A separate note mentions Waterloo Community Chest directors planning a campaign meeting and a motor trip by Mrs Hubbert Sweitzer and her son Glen to Crosby Minnesota and Canada.
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South
Sioux City
Neb
Taday
Nebraska State Bank
Jthie
Hubbert Sweitzer
Glen
Crosby
Minn
Canada
Sweitzer
Polk County Hearing Tests Validity of State Pauper Measure
A Polk County court hearing on Mrs. Lenz Neal’s order to leave the county under the state pauper law was continued with charity workers and juvenile court officials set to testify. The case drew attention as a test of the law, ending abruptly when the attorney questioned morals. Mrs. Neal said she had lived in several states and never before received charity assistance until moving to Des Moines.
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Bes Mobies
W. G. Bonner
Lenz Neal
Polk County
Segburger
Neal
Join Denilson
R. Jameson’s Father 100 Mothel Asks Police Search
Robert Jameson of Baltimore Maryland is missing and his father is ill. Police ask any person with knowledge of his whereabouts to communicate. Jameson, 15, was last seen in a green suit with red blending. Fourteen chickens stolen from Carl Blek at 1406 Mulberry Street, reported to police.
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R. Jameson
Mothel
Robert Jameson
Baltimore
Police
Young Jameson
Carl Blek
Mulberry Street
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