Movement Afoot to Refinance M S L Railroad
LS Cass, vice president of the American Short Line Railway Association, says the M S L railroad could leave receivership and become sound again next year. About twenty million dollars would be spent to rehabilitate the line as part of a New York led restructuring. Cass will join bondholders committees in New York to discuss reorganizing the system. He also serves on a Washington arbitration board for valuing the New York Central consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LS. Cass
American Short Linn Railway Association
New York
Amdrcanous
St. Lewis
Ma Cass
M & Bt L
Cass
Washington, D. C
Arbitration Board
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Michigan Central
Big Four
Coss
Afr
Cooler Weather in West as East Faces Showers Tonight
Des Moines reports cooler weather for western Iowa and showers for the eastern portion tonight. Senior meteorologist Charles D Reed notes a cold wave will reach the eastern part of the state by Friday. Rain was widespread in the western and northern areas early today with lows around 45 at Cedar Rapids and highs near Boone and Fort Dodge.
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Des Moines
U.R
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Gedar Rapids
Boone and
Fort Dodge
Petition Demands Officer Denniston Be Discharged
Seven charges similar to those filed against Patrolman Frank Denniston were filed in the city clerk's office by Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts and Police Chief Charles Mohlis. Denniston requested suspension, not discharge, triggering a new filing of charges. Hearing set for Friday September 20, per W. L. Beecher, chair of Civil Service Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Denniston
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Charles Mohlis
Denniston
Civil Service Commissioners
W. L. Beecher
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
To Move Bank of Telluride to New York for Jury Inquiry
United States circles discuss naval policy amid Hoover calls for limit or reduction. A reshaping of the paper program may be proposed to align with aims for stringent limits and parity with Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Telluride
N. Y
United States
Hoover
Great Britain
King of Hoboes Slightly Improves at State Hospital
Town City, Is Sept. 12 10 PL James Speed Murphy known as king of the hoboes and hero, is reported slightly improved at the university hospital. Murphy entered the hospital Sept 2 after a camp fire incident and his condition remains grave though better. Four physicians attend him and hospital officials have no further details.
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STATE
Town City
James
Speed" Murphy
University Hospital
Nere
Polley
Remodeling Fashion Store Costs 15000
A fashion store at 216 Fourth Avenue rushes to open with a new window display and interior decor funded near 13900 dollars. Proximity office support in New York will coordinate with designers while a large selection of women apparel is promised for the relaunch. Marriage licenses list Arthur Jenson and Josephine Miller from Waterloo and Waterind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Helier
Anterierd
Milfner
New York
Arthur PL
Jenson
Waterind
Josephine Miller
Waterloo
Temperatures Forecast With Mixed Thursday Readout
Readable temperatures indicate Wednesday high around 65 to 81 degrees with a low near 53. Thursday’s daytime reading expected around 65 to 70 with similar overnight lows, though phrasing is unclear in the fragment.
Thornburg Seeks Reappointment in Republican Primary
Des Moines reports state Secretary of Agriculture Mark G. Thornburg will run to succeed himself in the Republican primaries next June. Thornburg has led the department since 1924, appointed by Governor N. E. Kendall, after serving as assistant secretary. He first sought the office in 1924, won the general election, and was re-elected in 1926 and 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mark G. Thornburg
Thornburg
Department of Agriculture
N. E. Kendall
Raymond W. Cassady
100 Rabbits to Be Dairy Show Feature
Waterloo Rabbit Association plans a rabbit exhibit at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo from Sept 30 to Oct 6. Entries close Sept 18 for Waterloo entrants and Sept 23 for out of town exhibitors. No judging. apply to secretary George Carpenter with a fee of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Rabbit Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
George Carpenter
Irene Bordoni Supports Mayor Walker Campaign
Irene Bordoni the French singer and vaudeville headliner rushed from Hollywood to New York to campaign for Mayor Jimmie Walker seeking re election. The mayor sent an urgent telegram for her aid and Bordoni will chair the New York Screen Stars committee backing Walker as a friend of the amusement world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Orl
TNS
Irene Bordoni
Yaude~ Villa
Talking Pictures
New York
Jimmiey Walker
Agent Sues Bankers Life Co for 35000 Damages
Lincoln Sept 12 The Williamses Walter J and Mrs filed district court suits against Bankers Life Co of Des Moines and Raleigh St Martin of Ottumwa Iowa seeking 35000 each alleging Williams lost renewal commissions and was dismissed to gain unfair advantage in the insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ned
Walter J. Williams
Bankers If Company
Des Moines
Raleigh St. Martin
Ottumws
Williams
Insurance Company
Mertin
Rbaul
Pentecostal Church Convention Names Officers
The ninth annual Pentecostal Church convention in Omumwea Omumwea Sept 12 named Rev Rik Yoeth of Portland as chairman. Rev A D McClure of Qinm WR was named secretary and Rev A B Worth of Ottumwa was chosen foreign missionary secretary and treasurer.
World War Vet Des Moines Man Ends Life in Gas
Des Moines resident M. Pringle a World War veteran aged 31 died by suicide using gas in his room. He locked himself in and was found after several hours. the death occurred yesterday in Des Moines near his sister's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.ri
Pringle
Volstead Likely to Seek Kyale Seat in Congress
Fergus Falls Minnesota September 12. Death of Congressman J Kyale of the Seventh Minnesota district is ruled accidental after his cottage near Battle Lake burned and exploded purportedly from a gas lamp. Kyale’s burial is planned in Benson. Possible successor Volstead says he would find it hard to refuse if demanded to run. he resides in Granite Falls and serves as legal adviser for the prohibition enforcement unit in St Paul.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
J. Kyale
Minnesota
Elder Kyale
Battle Lake
J. G. Vigen
Benson
Pr. I
Angelos Kyale
St. Paul
Kyale
Congress
Hoa
Andrey J. Volstead
Volstead
Granite Falls
Seventh Congressional District
Northwest Bureau of Prohibition Enforcement Unit
Senate Closes Debate On Ware Seat Delay Tariff Plans
Senate postponed debate on disqualification of William S Ware of Pennsylvania to allow tariff discussions to resume. It ordered probes into American shipbuilding firms and the Geneva Conference of 1927. Confirmations included Theodore Roosevelt as Governor of Porto Rico and John W Garrett as ambassador to Italy. Senator Walsh cited customs gouging reports. Senator Connally pledged to seek delayed cotton crop reports. Senate naval panel set procedure for a naval inquiry with summoned witnesses.
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Associated Press
Senate
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Theodore Roosevelt
Porto Rico
John W. Garrett
Maryland
Italy
Walsh
Massachusetts
Chester H. Gray
American Farm Bureau Federation
Connally
Texas
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate Naval Committee
Rain Stalls Outdoor Work As Skies Weep
A steady drizzle from dawn suspends road work and building activity while dull business prevails. Soil already soaked by 1.65 inches of rain this week, with clearing and cooler weather expected tonight and tomorrow. In Des Moines a bandit robs Kenneth Deaton and his girlfriend of $10 and jewelry after forcing them to drive to the city outskirts. A LeMars man is wounded in a fight with Thomas Mekettrick, who may have fled town. The Salvation Army hosts a chicken supper as part of a word-wide fair festival at 300 Mullbery Street Friday evening starting at 4:30.
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Bandit Rors
Des Moines
U.P
Kenneth Deaton
Draton
Ciy
Salvation Army
Salvations Army
Mullberry Street
Mournful rites for Carolena Kemp observed at family home
Prayer services for Carolena Kemp, who died at 31.43 pm Tuesday at her Barclay township home, will be held Friday noon at the family residence, then the body goes to Mt Auburn for funeral services at Christiay church. Burial follows in Met Auburn cemetery. Survivors include six brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlena Kemp
Russ Carlena
Kemp
Barclay Township
Mt. Auburn
Christiay Church
Auburn Cemetery
Kearns Mortuary
Miss Kemp
Auburn
Silas Kemp
Benjamin
Mark
Dubuque
Otis
Independence
George
Marshalltown
Arch
Iowa Briefs Roundup Highlights Embezzlement and Local News
Ottumwa jury hears evidence in W H Hill embezzlement case as jurors count to eleven. Anthon bank failure blamed on real estate holdings and funds run. Des Moines warrant issued for kidnaping suspect tied to Mamie Wood. Local deaths, robberies, and public notices populate the day. Rock Island Newton exec donates to Augustana College fund. highway paving news and civic events noted. Des Moines airport bond vote and university faculty salaries dispute loom in capital. Cedar Rapids airport bonds up for vote. preparatory measures for new milling plant at Riverside announced. Estherville bank robbery victim in serious condition after relapse. Tipton farmers union leader to speak at Cedar county picnic.
Salvation Army Seeks Clothing and Furniture Donations
Capt. George Watt of the Salvation Army appeals for donations as school opens in Waterloo. He notes many families request clothing and furniture to set up housekeeping and invites the public to call 1934 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watt
Salvation Army
Waterloo
Keefe Hospitalized in Des Moines with Heart Trouble
W J Keefe, once a Hudson Essex dealer in Waterloo and later with Hudson Jones in Des Moines, is a patient at Allen Memorial hospital with heart trouble. His condition has grown more serious in recent days. Also noted is Carl E Sommer, 34, who began as an office boy at Mejeslic Stove Manufacturing 34 years ago, elected president of the $2,000,000 company yesterday, succeeding the deceased Frank R Henry.
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Woon. Keefe
Hudson- Essex
Waterloo
Hudson-Jones Company
Des’ Moines
Allen Memorial Hospital
Ucn
Tor
St. Louis
Carl E. Sommer
Mejeslic Stove Manufacturing Company
Frank R. Henry
Bettender company lands $1.6 million railroad car contract
Davenport announces Bettender company awarded the contract to build gondola cars and trucks for the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Pacifc railroad valued at 1.6 million dollars. The awards were announced here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Bettender! Company
Chicago, Milwaukee, Bt
PUT & Pacife
Seaplanes Hunt for Crew of Ship Missing on Lake
Moscow reports say Chinese and czarist Russian troops suffered heavy casualties in engagements on the eastern Manchuri an frontier and near Manchuli. Soviet forces claimed victories on multiple fronts with many czarists captured. The Tzvesti la editorialized that Soviet resolve will deter further provocative raids on Soviet territory.
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Moscow
Marichurian
Fleatay
Manchull
Tzvestla
Russia
China
Independent County Fair Races Draw Strong Attendance
Independence Virginia September 12 The Buchanan County Fair races Wednesday produced the best field in years. Notable results show Ned B. W. driven by G Engle Cedar Rapids winning the 2:24 pace ahead of Lilian R. Ross with Dar Moines. In the trot The Buoy with J W Pergins Bidora set 2:23.4. Half mile marks included Pox driven by Guy House West Union in 63 seconds.
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Independence
Buchanans County Fair
Ned B. W
G. Engle
Cedar Rap- Vewae
Lilian R. Ross. Thompson
Dor Moines
Beauty Larson
A * Fileus
Jesupa
Reed
Catrin Dillon
Ganries
Eva. Wilson
Spring Smith
Amp Hil
Alm
Eugene
Mle Minning— Pox
Guy House
West Union
Miss Cool
Stanton
National Union Orders New Orleans Strikers to Accept Peace Proposal
Seattle reports that Amalgamated Association leader W D Mahon said a national mandate will force New Orleans street car workers to accept a compromise offer. He waits for William Green’s reply on whether the agreement remains acceptable after a strike vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
U.R
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
New Orleans
W. D. Mahon
Mahon
Wiliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
500 More Plates for Autos Sold, 18 409
County license department reports receipt of 500 more automobile plates this week, bringing the yearly total to 19 000. As of this morning 16 400 licenses have been sold in Black Hawk county, with concern over possible shortages before next year’s plates go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Jeffrey
Black Hawk County
State closes in Mrs. Pantages murder trial
The Los Angeles case against Mrs. Lois Pantages ended after witnesses testified she appeared intoxicated during the June 6 crash that killed Juro Rokumate. Prosecution witnesses Pine Dicey and Officer Settles testified. Lettie cautioned he could not observe her condition.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lois Pantages
Alexander Pantages
Juro Rokumate
J . Pine
Robert Dicey
Edward W. Settles
Daller
Hollywood
Pine
Dicey
Music charms Lions at Black's Terrace luncheon
A Lions club program at Black's Terrace after luncheon featured violin solos by Beryl Larmor and baritone songs by John H. Ray. Miss Neya Ellsworth accompanied on piano for both performers.
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LIONS
Lions Club
Black's Terroom
Beryl Larmor
John H. Ray
Neya Ellsworth
Fritz Mercur Wins Semifinal at National Tennis Championship
Fritz Mercur of Bethlehem Pa defeated Wilmer Allison of Texas in the quarterfinals at Forest Hills to reach the semifinal round. The match ended 8-6 10-8 6-4, extending Mercur’s bid to the final of the national singles title. The article notes the proposed final would link the Atlantic and Pacific via a canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Mercur
Forest Hills
Bethleham
Wilmer Allison
Hinrichs Funeral to Be Saturday Near Ackley
Mrs Mathilda Hinrichs 74 died from injuries after a fall in Samotan hospital. Funeral services at Westfriesland church near Ackley scheduled for 1:30 p m with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include five daughters two sons and 19 grandchildren plus two sisters.
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Courier
Ackley
Mathilda Hinrichs
Tihqian Hospital
Samotan
Westfriesland Church
F. W. Engelke
Holland
Fred Lodeman
Cleves
J. J. Lodeman
Sayn- Uel
Two injured in Cedar Falls auto crash recover at area hospital
John Schenken Lasier and Wendell Webb were hurt in an early Monday crash near Cedar Falls on 1120 Washington Street. Lasier discharged from Allen Memorial Hospital today. Wehr remains hospitalized in stable condition and resting comfortably.
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WEBD
Lasier
John Schenken
Marinon
Wendell Webb
Washington Street
Cedar Falls
Allen Memorial Hospital
Wehr
Man Claims Czar Kin Status Amid Deportation Battle
Albert Sichofsky, held at Ellis Island awaiting deportation, claims to be the son of Count Alexander Nicolas Romanoff and a relative of the czar. He presented a Moscow birth certificate, says his mother Hluma Sichofsky died in poverty in Poland in 1924 after prison officials refused aid.
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New York
Albert Sichofsky
Californi
Alexander Nicolas Romanoff
Nicolovitch Romanoff
Russia
Moscow
Stehafsky
Ells Island
Hluma
Poland
Extra Seating Provided for Casebeer Heights School
Extra desks and volunteer bus service alleviate crowding at district No. 5 East Waterloo, serving Casebeer Heights and Elk Run. End of first week enrollment reached 47 pupils, a notable rise from last year, with several rural schools in the county reporting 36 to 40 students. Teacher is Mrs. Avenelle Pupchuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Waterloo Township
Casebeer Heights
A. J. Howitt
Avenelle Pupchuck
Case
Beer Heights
Six Local Recruits Accepted for Service at Waterloo
Six local recruits obtained from Waterloo by Sergi A Robitsch were accepted for service. In the fourth district area 47 men were obtained with the Waterloo office as a substation. Across the entire seventh corps area 414 men enlisted with 166 rejected. Enlistments opened for the Third Battalion Fourth Infantry at Fort Lincoln North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Waterloo
Sergi
A. Robitsch
Fourth District
Seventh Corps
Robitsch
Fourth Infantry
Fort Lincoln
N. D
Garfield birthplace neglected sparks call to preserve site
Cleveland Ohio September reports state Senator George H A Bender will urge Ohio to buy the remaining four acres of Garfield birthplace near Cleveland to rebuild the log cabin and restore grounds. The site has been cut into lots with the cabin moved and orchard neglected, drawing attention from nearby Orange Village residents unaware Garfield was born there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
O.R
James A. Garfield
George HA. Bender
Ohio
Benter
Corlers
Garfield
Orange Village
Young Italians See Parents Homeland Pilgrimage Begins
Rome reports the annual pilgrimage of Italian parentage children abroad has started with 4800 youngsters traveling from Europe and the United States to Italy for vacation. More than 45000 children will arrive by September from many countries. They stay in colonies run by fascist youth groups and receive free transport funded by foreign affairs and communications ministries.
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Rome
Europe
United States
Italy
Soviet
Russia
Women’s
Sei
Balla
Poys
France May Cut Tas
Paris announces in the 1920 budget that Finance Minister Henri Oberon plans a tax oil of 60 million dollars. The measure targets immediate reductions as current tax yield far exceeds estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Henri Oberon
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Ottumwa
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Augustana College
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White Plains
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