Inquest Deemed Unnecessary for Death of Youth
Wendell James, 17, son of Mr and Mrs W W James of 239 Denver Street, died at 1 p m yesterday after being run over by a heavy truck at paving operations No 59 five miles north of Waterloo. Coroner Dr E C McMillan ruled the death an unfortunate accident with no criminal blame after questioning witnesses at O Keefe and Towne mortuary. The investigation showed James was walking in the truck’s direction when struck.
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Wendell James
W. W. James
Denver, Street
J. W. Davis
No. 59
Waterloo
E. C. McMillan
Hudson
O'Keefe & Towne
James
McMillan
Moy
Tragedy Strikes Family as Truck Accident Claims Wendell James
Wendell James born Aug 17 1912 in Jefferson County dies after a truck wheel runs over his foot and crushes him on a road. Davis, an employee of Magee Construction, claims no careless operation. James’s family endures a second tragedy after an older sister Marguerite was killed by a train four years earlier.
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Davis
James
Ke, Lowery
Commission
Lowery
Magee ‘Construction Company
McKenzie & Eileen
Wendell James
Jefferson County
Kellogg
Mar-guerite
Gilbert
Franklin Street
Iva
Chicago
Welding Shop and Home Burglarized
A man stole clothing and tools from a home and welding shop on Saturday night. Neighbors saw a tall, ruddy man leaving the Ellison residence with Mrs. Ellison’s apparel. The Dow welding shop was also entered, with a hammer and wrecking bar taken.
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Tooic
J. W. Ellison
Wellington
Ellison
J. L. Dow
Sixth Street East
British insist on 8 inch cruisers limits
Washington Sept 17 British government presses to limit U S 8 inch gun cruisers of 10 000 tons to 18 ships using figures once set by the American navy general board as representing U S requirements These figures were put forward on the afternoon news desk report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Board
Lea's Hair Tonic Promises Youthful Color Restoration
An advertisement claims Lea's Hair Tonic can restore hair to its natural youthful color without dyes. It promises gradual color return and healthier scalp after a few days use, offered by Tone Tonic Co. and available through druggists or prepaid parcel post from Brentwood, Margmt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Tone Tonic Co
Brentwood
Margmt
Sailor clash over cruiser tonnage and gunnery limits
The discussion centers on limiting cruiser strength to 255000 tons, proposing 18 ships of 10,000 tons each and 8 inch guns. The Navy General Board and Coolidge administration push to determine the number of 8 inch gun ships with wide cruising radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rulge Tion
Cruiger
Ques
Confer- Biales
Navy General Board
Coolidge
Women Suffering Bladder Irritation Promoted
Suffering women urged to try Cystex with a 48 hour test and money back guarantee. Advertisement claims quick relief from burning or itching sensations, backache and leg pains, urging purchase at C. J. Miller 218 W. did.
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C. J. Miller
Britain Reframes Ship Tonnage Dispute in Geneva Talks
In ongoing Geneva negotiations Britain shifts its stance on the type of warships needed to bridge a 30,000 ton gap between U S and British fleet totals. The impasse now centers on the character of ships to be constructed to meet the required tonnage difference.
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Great Britain
Geneva
General Board Construction Proposal Delayed
A fragmentary note references the general board and construction, hinting at willingness to proceed but lacking clear details or dates. The readable text suggests an upcoming decision on a construction project but provides no firm timeline or involved parties.
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Britain
London
U. S
F. D. Showers
Mparaicut
Uaprivathe
Kuppenheimer
Dobbs
Vassar
Steely’s
East Fourth Street
Exclusive Outfitters
Leath and Company
Leath
Acidiae
Febe
Weg
Dr. Scholt
Dr. Scholl
Atu Ae Ae
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