Waterloo funds rush to aid Japan after disaster
Waterloo residents agree to donate to relief efforts for Japan after earthquakes and fires devastate the country. Local businesses like James Black Dry Goods Company and Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co. contribute large sums as American Legion posts organize district drives to support starving and homeless Japanese victims.
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Wateriog
Earit
Waterloo
Isle of Nippon
Smiths
Washington Legion
Iowa American Legion
Herman C. Miller
American Legion Posts of
Iowa
Uogathan
Covery
J. Raymond U Wiesler
Muscatine
Sla
American Legion
Waterloo Cedar Falls & Northern Wins Bus Line License
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway won approval to operate a bus line between Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The state railroad commissioners voted in favor, with Commissioners Webster and Woodruff in the majority and Commissioner Lewis dissenting. A competing bus line had objected, alleging the railway did not operate its buses in good faith on April 14.
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Waterloo
Pony Express Race Aided by Reo Cars
The pony express revival race from St. Joseph to the Pacific coast uses Reo speed wagons and cars to form the motor transportation division. Sutcliffe Reo Sales of Waterloo and Reo owners support the effort as cawhorses and cavalrymen test horsemanship and transport concepts. The motor detail will supply forage and supplies at relay stations, with Rep Motor donating equipment including a touring car judge’s car and several Speed wagons.
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St. Joseph
Pacific Coast
Sutcliffe Reo Sales Company
Waterloo
Reo
Cawrors
Rep Motor Wis
Hold Two Girls in Mason City Shooting
Mason City police report two underage girls detained on charges of intent to commit murder after a Sunday night shooting at the Carter home. Sylvester was shot in the back after arrival at the residence following a dispute when Miss Carter refused to go with the others. Both suspects are held on bonds near 41,000. Investigators seek further evidence as they probe motive and accomplices.
Iowa Italian Editor Has Faith in League
Des Moines report quotes Raymond Simonini publisher of an Italian newspaper expressing belief the League of Nations can settle the Greco Italian dispute. He notes few locals would return to Italy to join the army if war with Greece erupts, and Mallang agrees Mussolini is taking the right stand.
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Des Moines
League of Nations
Raymond Simonini
Simonini
Greece
Mallang
Mussolini
Arrivals From San Francisco Before Quake Dead
Dispatches describe heavy foreign casualties in Yokohama and Tokyo after the earthquake. Reports from Kobe and Peking detail American and foreign staff losses, hospital collapse, and widespread destruction including an orphanage. Names of Americans and others believed killed or missing are listed, with rescue and relief efforts underway.
Two Killed and Injured in Railroad Crossing Crash
In Glenullin North Dakota an extra stock train on the Northern Pacific struck a crossing auto yesterday evening. Two men were killed and two others were hurt with one likely fatally injured and another suffering head injuries. Local authorities investigated the fatal accident.
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Glenullin
Northern Pacific
Family reunion at Jake Bentley farm ends with fenced-off talk
Abe Martin reports a family gathering at the Jake Bentley farm where relatives shared a meal and spent the afternoon in light chores and old disputes. Ez Pash criticized town morals saying rain would drive women off the streets and home.
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Jake Bentley
Archibald Walk After Prayer at Canadian Shrine
Archibald J P of 617 Second Street East, paralyzed for eight years, reportedly walked unaided from the altar at St Joseph’s shrine near Montreal after a Montreal prayer visit. His wife accompanied him. a return trip to Iowa followed with improvement and hope for permanent recovery. Witnesses including Mrs W A McVane and Dr W A McVane described the event in a nearby Commercial. The couple had visited St Anne’s shrine earlier, with Mrs Archibald reportedly cured of a nervous malady.
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J. P. Archibald
Canada
Montreal
St. Joseph's Shrine
Archibald
Shrine of
St. Anne
Quebec
Hall
Dyersville, Ia
W. A. McVane
St. Joseph's
Flags Raised to Full Mast After Harding Death
Government flags were raised to full mast today following an official order from Washington after the death of President Warren G. Harding. The order directed half mast until September 5, and Ray C. Tygert, the postmaster, raised the Waterloo post office flag to full mast for the first time in a month.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
United States
Ray C. Tygert
Waterloo
Germany weighs shift to negotiations with France and Belgium
Berlin reports indicate Germany is near the limit of financing passive resistance and may move to open talks with France and Belgium. Observers say the Ruhr and Rhine land stand has been lost for the government, and editors have been briefed that Stresemann aims for a prompt settlement while occupied areas deteriorate economically and in morale.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
Altho
Stresemann
Poll Shows Strong Backing for Air Disarmament Parley
In Indianapolis on September G, a referendum conducted by the American Legion shows 303 of 336 respondents endorse holding a world disarmament conference. Five give qualified approval, 10 undecided, 17 oppose the proposal.
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Fndianapals
Ind
Sept. G
American Legion
Legion
City in Brief Roundup of Local News Items
Local notes report injuries and recoveries from accidents. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or plan operations. A divorce, larceny conviction, and traffic trouble are noted with brief outcomes and minor court actions.
Dope Ring Arrests Reported in Sioux City
In Sioux City Iowa Sept 5 sheriff Paul Tookrey says 14 men were arrested with Patsy Dillon and six drug addicts tied to her. An undercover federal agent along with deputies captured the group. Dillon faces federal charges as a known dope seller and the arrests aim to clear robberies tied to the operation.
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Sioux City
Patsy Dillon
Dillon
Paul Tooaterey
Z Dillon
Ted
Beardsley
Tilicn
Iowa
No word from Iowans in Japan earthquake zone
Des Moines Sept 5 No word had been received by the state department concerning the fate of Mays Nellie E Truethart Fort Madison Ia who was in Yokohama at the time of the Japanese earthquake The dispatch notes the American and English missionaries in Japan number about 500 Bishop Homers Stuntz of the Nebraska Iowa diocese of the Methodist Episcopal church said investments in Tokio total 1 000 000 none of the survivors have spoken yet Mason Cityans abroad relatives and church representatives in Mason City are near the disaster area and several missionaries are reported in or near Tokyo and Osaka
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Department
Mays
Nellie E. Truethart
Fort Madison
Yokohama
Washington
Des Moines Register
Truethart
Brookhart
Japan
Dispatch
Homers
Stuntz
Nebraska-Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist
Tokio
Mason
Will Cunningham
L. J. Newcomer
Imperial Palace
P.O. Handon
Masan City
Sarah Field
Congregational Church
Miss Stevens Safe
United Press
Shenandoah
A&d
Blanche Stevens
Korea
Australia
Takio
Miss Stevens
Page Bound Over to Grand Jury in Forgery Case
James L. Page, arrested on advice of Sheriff H. T. Wagner at Bloomington Indiana, was arraigned today in municipal court before Judge J. W. Gwynne. He waived examinations on forgery charges and was bound over to the grand jury in $2,000 bond. Counsel was W. Leon Belt in Fields absence. Page is accused of forging a soldier bonus warrant belonging to another World War veteran.
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James L. Page
H. T. Wagner
Bloomlington
J. W. Gwynne
Milton F. Fields
W. Leon Belt
Page
Gov Bryan Criticizes Coolidge Coal Plan
Lincoln September 6 Gov Charles W Bryan denounced President Coolidges call for state executives to appoint representatives to widen coal distribution as very unfortunate He said it signals government help to coal dealers and would raise prices costing working people millions If adopted he favors government mine ownership to lower prices replacing the plan with state control to cut costs
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Lincoln
Charles W. Bryan
Coolidge
Representatvea
Klan Drops Effort to Buy University
Indianapolis Sept 5 Negotiations for purchase of Valparaiso University by the Ku Klux Klan have been dropped Milton Brod editor of the Fiery Cross says the technicalities in the charter and deeds will prevent the Klan from assuming control of the institution.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Valparaiso
Ku Klux Klan
Milton Brod
The
Fiery Cross
One Fatally Burnt On Lincoln Way Accident
Clinton Illinois report states Michael Brogan, 54, Dewitt, died and his brother Martin Brogan and two cousins John and Frank Brogan of Dewitt suffered wind injuries when their car was hit by an auto driven by W. A. Huttig of Muscatine Iowa on the Lincoln highway west of the city last night.
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Clinton
Michael Brogan
Dewitt
Martin Brogan
John
Frank Brogan
W. A. Huttig
Muscatine
Lions Club Elects Officers Tomorrow Dinner at Black's Tearoom
The Lions Club plans its annual officer election after a 6 o'clock dinner at Black's Tearoom. The usual noon luncheon is omitted. Three tickets were in the nomination field at the two week ago meeting. Music and brief talks are planned for entertainment.
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Irong Club
Black
Des Moines Bearded Prowler Under Mental Test
Bernard Pierce known as the bearded prowler is to undergo a mental test to determine sanity. Detectives stated today he is believed demented after Pierce was examined by police yesterday amid reports he had terrified women in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Sept
Bernard Pierce
Pierce
Falan-Fleming Fall Opening Tonight at Falansy Fleming
An informal opening of Falansy Fleming company runs 7 30 to 9 30 p m today and tomorrow by E A Smith Waterloo representative of Huschi Mercantile. An orchestra will play and displays feature all models of ladies cloaks suits dresses gowns with latest styles. William Ru vane returned from Iowa City after accompanying Mr Ruvane to the state medical clinic for treatment.
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Falansy Fleming ‘Company
E. Smith
Waterloo
Huschi ‘Mercantile Company
William Ruvane
al -Glinic
J. W. Miller
Franklin
Iowa’ City
Ruvane
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Eau Claire
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G. W. Wood
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Utica
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