Death shot halts plea that women enlist with God
Mrs. C B Cook, president of the Renton county WCTU, was shot dead in her home as she drafted a speech urging women to join the crusade for prohibition and national duty. Miss Minnie Usher said the undelivered address urged action by women to uphold laws and purity. Police search for the assassin continues as preparations begin for funeral in Renton.
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Associated Press
Vinton
C. Brook
Renton County
N.ton
Tnat
Afiss Goldsen
Richmond P. Howson
WC. T. U
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Gur Aayionel
Anna Gordon
Dts
Cook
Prohibition Law
Fines Teach Motorists to Heed Stop Signal
Seven motorists who showed caution at stop signs in city intersections paid small fines in municipal court. Two speeders were fined $8.50 and costs each. Julius Goldemitt of Baltimore Maryland was fined costs or 36 hours in jail. The flag was suspended with Goldemith ordered to leave Waterloo immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsa
Branks
Julius Goldemitt
Baltimore
Mad
Goldemith
Waterloo
Four Named in Day's News Across England and U S News
J Ramsay MacDonald, former premier, faced removal as leader of the Labour Party while the Trades Union Congress opened. Surgeon General Hugh Cumiings reported the United States as exceptionally healthy. Mrs Gouverneur Morris witnessed Belmonte, Spain's famed bullfighter, carried from the ring badly cut and bruised by a bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Labor Party
England
Trades Union Congress
Hugh &. Cumiings
United States
Gouverneur Morris
Belmonte
Spain
Spaniards March on Abd-El-Krim’s Capital Adjir
Paris reports the Spanish march on Abd-El-Krim’s capital Adjir has begun after a heavy bombardment and landing at l Cabadilla beach. Spanish losses cited at 40 with heavier Riffian casualties, as French air forces bomb Adjir Cheenasuen and Taberrant. Rumors persist of a ruse guiding the final landing. Moroccos indicates Bum massing forces to meet the Franco-Spanish offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Abd-El-Krim
Adjir
Alhucemas Bay
Krim
L Cabadilla
Escadrilles
Cheenasuen
Taberrant
Kirin
Bum
Moroccs
Wild West Comes to Waterloo With Ponies and Steers
A Waterloo page one feature describes a Wild West arrival with a street parade and a large show. Colonel Miller and his brother operate a cattle and grain outfit, with a jewel laden saddle and colorful acts. Mulhall Winks, a famed figure, adds flair as the entourage tours the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cal
J. C. Miller
Oklahoma
Colonel Miller
Miller
Mulhall
Zach Mulhall
Emar Walton
Nana
Offer for monument site near Ava to honor dirgible disaster
Caldwell O Sept 4 AP T A Davis owner of the farm near Ava where the Shenandoah fell last Thursday offers to donate one acre for a monument or national park. He proposes land where the control cabin crashed as the memorial site in memory of the 14 killed.
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Caldwel. O
T. A. Davis
Ava
Shenandoah
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Osage Woman Tracks Oil Riches Amid Fair Show
An Osage woman with valuable oil rights eyes marriage as she dances in a Wild West pageant. The fair grounds bustle with horses, buffalo, steers, side shows, and a grand East pageant despite threatening showers. Colonel Miller notes the fair’s fine turnout.
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Colonel Miller
Mitchell Faces Dual Probes as Navy Heads Displease
The article argues Col. Mitchell faces two probes and possible court martial while navy leaders express displeasure. It notes his public statements were not based on reliable information about the Sienandoah incident and may serve publicity aims. Commentary suggests examination by Congress and judicial scrutiny await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Mitchell
Rees
Wien Ol
Mireniell
Congress
Enol
Herald-bribaned
New pistol battle erupts in center of New York Chinatown
A wild early exchange of gunfire outside a Chinatown center led to two arrests and no injuries as police investigated. Officers reported shots fired with no other details available.
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New York
Ice Refrigaretor Cars Reiced At Central Yard
Eight million pounds of ice were used to re ice refrigerator cars at the Ta ve yards in July and August per HH G Trown train master Four thousand tons re iced in August and 1 047 in July A day and night shift operated at the ice house during these months The night shift was stopped recently and hot early September days kept workers busy to protect perishable freight
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Liiness Central Railroad
Mars
Tave
HH. G. Trown
Thinine Augnet
Iee Nowse Dare
Feield
Communists Lose Bid for One Big Union in Scarborough Vote
London reports a decisive defeat for communist led proposals to unite all unions into one big body. Trades Union congress rejected the plan 2,138,000 to 1,787,006 as extremist efforts appear thwarted though they claim strength. Public excitement grows amid police warnings and vivid newspaper exposes of alleged plots. Clashes with fascists persist as fascists claim communist aggression, while some papers hint at a spring revolution as current disorders test strength.
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London
Trades Union Congress
Scarborough
Scotland Yard
Salesbury Plain
National Fascisti
Fascisti
Morning Post
Governor Promises Criminal Roundup Inquest Starts Quiz
Governor Don Gibson announces a vigorous crackdown on crime and plans for closer police cooperation, while an inquest opens into the fatal shooting of M Cllfork B H Cook worker. The article lists 12 murders in Iowa over three months, notes investigations by the attorney general, and mentions unrest in Benton County over law enforcement amid a spate of violent incidents including a Vinton murder and home boundary tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rev
R. J. Vaatdervoert
Parkersbutrg
Jolisen
Fred Stahl
B. Roof
Alex Johnsson
Ann
Harry Overtucf
Ottumwa
Vine
Carlisle
Frank Mommer
Traer
Albert Johnson
Des Moines
Tom Clay
Oth Seygrees
B. Conk
Kenton coUn
W. GT
Oilie Thomas
Alex Johnson
Centerville
Josephine Goodwin
Elizabeth Anthony
Sioux Ly
William Nungerson
Harry Jones
Hardware
Sioux Cty
Hisden
Don Gibson
Vinton
Bureau of Invion
Vinton Day
James Risden
Bureau
Benton County
Gutson
Altho
Rentone County
Ani
Offelais
Modlin
Gert
Tune
Cook
Foal Island
Under Guard Sylvia Mullin Guarded for Cinderella Role
Edward Browning millionaire’s second choice for Cinderella has reportedly drawn intense media attention. Sylvia Mullin of New York has developed a strong desire to leave home since gaining notoriety, leading her mother to arrange close guardianship.
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Sylvia Mullin
New York
Girs
Edward, Browning
Millionaire
Cinderella
Murder of Benton County WCTU Worker Shocks Iowa
Prohibition authorities in Washington say federal aid is unlikely and Iowa will handle the homicide of Mrs. Clifford B. Cook of Benton County. John B. Hammond, Iowa dry crusader, arrived to investigate the Monday night shooting through a home window. He theorizes bootleggers killed Cook, a longtime anti rum runner, and will stay in Vinton for a month or more to pursue justice. The husband reportedly returned home at 1 a.m. Tuesday, while sources note he was in Sioux City.
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Shor
Henton County
Althail Wag
Sioux City
Washington, D. C
INS
Clifford B. Cook
Vinton
Treas ‘Ary
Iowa
Hammond
John B. Hammond
Dry Crusader
Pair licensees too young to wed say Winnebago Sheriff
Peter Zuk 19 and Irene Hagen son 19 were licensed yesterday here but the Winnebago county sheriff asks an annulment since both were underage without parental consent. Charles Wilson swore they were of age when issued. The couple reportedly left for Anamosa to seek work with a bridge firm. Jones county sheriff asked to arrest them. Zak is said to be from Waterloo and the Hagenson girl from Dows, Ia.
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Peter Zuk
Irene Hagenson
Pete Zukeskiss
Sylvia Hagenson
Winnebago County
Charles Wilson
Anamosa
Zak
Jones County
Waterloo
Hagenson
Dows
Real Estate Transfers from Binck Hawk County Abstract Co
Real estate transfers list names of buyers and parcels in Hawk County. Entries include Gallowar Co L. Elmwood cemetery lots and various tract descriptions, chains of title, and rev. dates. Names such as J Shannon Harry L Howard Pansy Howrey Mary Sorenson, and Thaddeus Carpenter appear with lot, block, and addition references across Cedar Falls Waterloo and vicinity.
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Binck Hawk County Abstract Co
Gallowar Co
J. Shannon
T. Elmwood
Harry L. Howard Ty
Suntail
Mary
Jefferson Tr
Dinarton
Percy Bot
Triangle
Mary KF
Sorenson
Barth
Nas
Iitchcock & Purse
Pensine Kristensen
Thaddeus
Carpenter Taptake
Block
Litchfield
E B. J
Mamie K- Carning
Loti
Block & Nomnal Add
Cedar Palle
Serra von Ann M. Waldman
Nanette Waldman
Blhick
Tiveman
Falk Peterson
Fred
Wrattet
Sety
Fubod
Wiam
Grr
D. Moate
Lot
Gueen
Ryren M. Mater
Dink Iz Hiverview
Lena Wi
Black
Cauley
Waterloo
Oregon Trail legend Hara Meeker recounts historic journey
At age 95 Hara Meeker, the last adult Oregon Trail traveler, shares memories from 1842 and later, tracing the route's peril and heroism. Ezra Meeker recalls six graves per mile, 171 monuments, and aims to erect a Fort Hall shaft near Pocatello. He notes the trail's role in reviving the provisional American government and praises pioneers who reached Oregon.
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Oregon Trail
Waterloo
Hara Meeker
Ezra
Fort Hall
Pocatello
Ida
Boston
Meeker
Nathanial Wyethe
Cape Horn
Idaho
Hudson Bay Company
A Tri
Oregon
Millstuaci MES. SARAU LAMB obituary report
Mrs. Sarah Wamd Lamb, 79, formerly of Waterloo, died at Sam today at her daughter's Cedar Falls home. She moved from Waterloo ten years ago to live with a Denver daughter, then with another after that, before settling in Cedar Falls two years ago. Born May 24, 1846 in Toronto, Canada, she leaves two Cedar Falls sisters Mrs. J. W. Leuth of Kankakee Ill and Mrs. Minerva Robinson of Toronto. Body at Nistner funeral home. Maud B. Pudies dies today. services at Christ Episcopal Church Friday at 2 46 p.m. with a preliminary at the home at 2 o'clock and interment in Fairview. Viewing beds Friday morning at the home requested.
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Sarau Lamb
Sarah Wamd
Waterloo
Sam
Frances Hostetter
Cedar Falls
Denver
J. H. Johnson
Lamb
Toronto
Canada
Hesides
J. Wf.leuth
Kankakee
Ill
Minerva Robinson
Nistner Funeral Home
Maud & Dudley
Maud B. Pudies
Christ Episcopal Church
Fairview
Tbe
Kiwanis Club Completes Scenic Waterloo Cedar Falls Drive
The Kiwanis Club finishes marking a 25 mile scenic drive through Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Principal points of interest are listed along the route which is marked with white lines on blue, with electric light and telephone poles as markers for visitors during conventions and gatherings.
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Kiwanis Club
Waterloo
Cedar Falla
Corn and Wheat Production Forecast for 1925
Washington September 9 predicted by the agriculture department shows corn at 2 885 000 000 bushels for 1925 with winter wheat 436 006 000 bushels and spring wheat 284 000 600 bushels, totaling 700 009 000 bushels of wheat.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Mad Slayer's Father to Aid in Defense
Noel, a New York lawyer, will defend his 20 year old son Harrison who abducted and killed a 6 year old in Montclair and killed a Negro driver to obtain a car. At a Fraternity club he said he retained lawyers and would stand by his son, whom he claims insane. He blamed asylum officials for delaying his release, claiming they said he would become mentally well.
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New York
Dixer
Noel
Harrison
Mary Daly
Montclair
N. J
Strawstacks Burn at Fort Madison Paper Mill
Fire destroyed eight straw stacks at Hinde Daueh Paper mills Fort Madison with damage estimated at 60000 dollars. Keokuk and Burlington fire units aided local crews. Two Bur- lington firefighters Assistant Chief Ostertag and Pipeman Katozha were burned but not seriously injured. Origin suspected as spontaneous ignition or from a switch engine.
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Keokuk
Hinde Daueh
Fort Madisor
Keoki
Burfington
Fort Madison
Finn
Burtington
Ostertag
Katozha
Auto Dealers Gather for National Convention in Des Moines
About 490 delegates attend sessions of the National Auto Dealers Association convention in Des Moines. E. C. Gambill, president, and C. A. Vane, secretary and general manager, will address the gathering today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Auto Dealers’ Association
E. C. Gambill
C. A. Vane
Bill boards depict scenes from nations story in Waterloo
A Waterloo Laundry company through Sign service plans 22 bill boards 10 by 50 feet along main Waterloo highways. The first scene Framing the Constitution 1775 will show Jefferson Franklin Sherman Adams Livingston debating the draft of the state paper. Subsequent panels portray 1614 slave landing Pocahontas saving John Smith 1607 Drake raid Revere Burr Hamilton treason Arnold 1513 Ponce de Leon Florida and Boston tea party with Iowa life series to follow.
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America
Waterloo
Sk Sign Service
Allen MeMoriat Hospital
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
John Adams
Robert Livingston
Pocahontas
John Smith
Sir Francis Drake
Paul Revere
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Benedict Arnold
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Boston
John B. Gordon
Iowa
Tegone
Cedar
Mullan Tantry
Hanna
Grant Highway
Lago Avenue
la Porte Road
Hudson Road
Boy with Miller Bros show returned to Cedar Rapids
Police report an 11 year old Negro ran away with the Miller Bros wild west show seeking broncho busting work and was brought back to his Cedar Rapids home by Waterloo police. George Mathews of 912 Iowa Street was arrested Tuesday evening after a farmer near St Francis hospital found him prowling a chicken coop. He will probably be arraigned in municipal court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
George Mathews
Iowa Street
George Ackerman
St. Francis Hospital
Eighty Six Report for School at Cedar Heights
Six pupils reported at Cedar Heights school this morning for the opening session of the first semester. Charles Ford, superintendent, announced. Kindergarten enrollment will open Monday with regular teachers and one special instructor. Mr Ford anticipates several late registrations and about 10 enrolled in kindergarten.
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Cedar Heights
Charles Ford
Ford
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