Parole Board Probe Sparks Legislation Talk
A 1924 25 parole board activity review is urged after reports that 104 of 700 reform school inmates and 46 of 481 state penitentiary inmates were paroled, prompting calls for legislative scrutiny to curb further crime by released offenders. The notice also covers San Francisco welcome for Commander John Rodgers, urban fire and crime threats, and historical reflections on the 1544 Fairfield fair site.
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Parolus
Parole Board
Nen
Towa Mag
San Francisco
Tucker
John Rodgers
American debt commission praised for finance expertise
Washington dispatch notes French sources celebrate Mellon Kellogg Hoover and Smoot as exemplary American financial figures. Burton is praised for broad knowledge and Greek-style scholarship, highlighting a prepare foreseen role in engagements with the French commission.
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Alar Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Ametter
Mellon
Unites States
Washington
Buna
Uute Tie
Kellogg
United Erates
Hoover
Pehildhood
Iowa
Oregon
California University
Mzeper
Unite States
Smoot
French Commission
iTnan
United States
Button of
Chin
Tower House
House
Senate
Hive
Martin Invincible
Courier Delivery by 5 30 Time Note
Notice instructs readers the Courier will be delivered before 5 30 and to call 5100 if the tipper is missing due to delivery error. a copy will be sent and calls must reach the officer before bat mn.
Boy Dies From Skull Fracture After School Incident
St Paul Minnesota reported Kenneth Boignest nine died after school from a fractured skull. Authorities said a wall fall incident involving his father preceded the event though no serious injury was observed at the time. The boy had become sick with a headache and collapsed unconscious near home.
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St. Paul, Minn
Kenneth Boignest
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Engineer Fred Taylor warns parents near the iMinsis Central shops to supervise children around tracks. He recalls a near tragedy when a group of kids crossed the yard as an engine prepared to depart for Dubuque and Freeport. Evelyn, an older girl, saved a toddling child from the engine by pulling him clear.
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iMinsis
Fred Taylor
Dubuque
Freeport
Evelyn
Iowa Travelingmen Aided Secret Service in War
Mason City Iowa September 24 UP The Travelers Loyalty league a group of 300 Iowa traveling men formed January 1 1918 ran an information bureau with the U S Secret Service during World War I. Members gathered valuable intelligence in hotel lobbies and the network expanded to major Iowa cities. Funds in the groups treasury were turned over to the legion endowment fund.
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Mason City
Law
Secret Services
United States
Legion Endowment Fund
Travelers’ Loyalty League
Iowa
Secret Service
University ceremony to pledge loyalty by 6000 staff and students
More than 6,000 students and instructors at the University of Town will raise their hands and take a loyalty pledge during the annual induction ceremony on Town field Wednesday morning. Prof. F. G. Higbee, chairman, says the event allows a self check and reaffirmation of the university’s guiding principles.
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Iowa City
Tat
University of Town
Town Field
F. G. Higbee
Ada Lewis, Longtime Stage Star, Dies in New York
Ada Lewis, 34, renowned stage star of the era, died in New York after a weeks long illness. She began her career in San Francisco as a child in 1855 and spent most of her life on the stage.
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New York
Ada Lewis
San Francisco
Miss Lewis
French Troopers Rescue Garrison Trapped by Tribe
Paris reports the Souieda fortress garrison of 500 men held for weeks under siege by Drise ribesmen after a revolt against French domination. Four thousand French soldiers arrived to relieve them as horses and mules were slaughtered to feed and sustain the defenders and their scant water supply.
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Paris
Souieda
Driseribesmen
France
thiefBarvison
County Waives Bank Claim for Priority in Corndan Ia
County supervisors waive a claim for priority on lands tied to the defunct Farmers Merchants State Bank. The action releases about 7000 for general distribution. The report notes confusion and unclear details amid local names and places in Corrdan and Belle Plaine.
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Corrdan
Wayt County
Farmers & Merchianurs State Bank
Amiemerie Peritars
Presbyterian plans new hospital to be erected here
Trustees of the Presbyterian Hospital association vote to proceed with building a new facility on Leavitt Street between Light and Ninth. A building campaign is set with $80,000 nucleus funds and committees to plan with physicians and citizens. The present 40 bed hospital opened in 1904 with a nurse training school started in 1903.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Trustees of
Presbyterian Hospital Association
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Nlans
Leavitt Street
Lighth
Ninth
Austin Hurt
Janes M. Graham
C. W. Chapman
Presbyterian Hospital Alumnae Association
V. Wi Marsh
The
Hospital Association
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
Farmers Buy More Farming Implements in North Iowa
Mason City branch of International Harvester reports record sales with a 50 percent year over year gain. Branch manager E A Scott says more than 600 coin pickets sold in the territory this year versus 200 last year, and tractors have been popular with many buyers paying cash.
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Mason City
Seal
International Marvester Company
Iowa
E. A. Scott
Scott
Sioux City Seeks Gas Station Price Relief
Sioux City considers reducing motor fuel costs by pursuing a city policy to secure lower prices for gas station materials. The city attorney was asked to determine legal authority, with a favorable report likely leading to adoption of the relief measure.
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Sioux City
Sioux
Omaha
Des Moines
Young Wife Sues Husband's Parents in Cherokee Case
Alice Waddell sues her husband Glenwood Waddell's parents Bert and Effie Waddell for 26000 damages in Cherokee alleging alienation of affection and desertion as of June 4. The suit, filed Sept 24, names Aurelia as the family locale and Tru n families Hive att.
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Alice Waddell
Bert Waddell
Effie Waddell
Glenwead Waddell
Aurelia
Swit
Glenwood Waddell
Moore Factory Burns. One Man Hospitalized
Fire at 2 05 p m destroyed Moore Manufacturing steel tank and sheet metal plant on Concrete and Water streets. Loss about 29000 with 16000 on building 25000 on machine products and 3000 on materials. Painter Harry Kalipp suffered severe burns and was hospitalized at St Franiers. Insurance covers the loss.
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Moore Manufacturing Company
Harry tKalipp
Cigaret
Knipp
St. Franiers Hospital
Moore
Editors Gather in Sioux City for Interstate Fair
The editorial association members met in Sioux City today. The afternoon will be spent at the interstate fair. This evening the editors will dine with the Chamber of Commerce as guests.
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Sioux
Trisditorial Associaring
Sioux City
Chamber of Commerce
Mysterious Mr to Province Governed by Gold
Louie reports the death of Stuart, Sir Prato Bingh, and a list of others in a provincial tale. The text cites a mystery man called Mr and mentions Jammy Washok and Sir Vari Sineh.
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Louie
Lahore
Ttuart
Prato Bingh
Szanae
Wreckageof Shenandoah Studied by Naval Court
Naval court of inquiry at Lakehurst inspected Shenandoah wreckage to piece together the ship’s breakup over Ohio on Sept. 3. Survivors described construction and wreckage layout as barograph records and testimony are reviewed to gauge ship position during the storm. Leaders consider calling Admiral Eberle and Rear Adm. Moffett for questioning as the aviation board reviews postwar defense roles.
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Coolidge
Capital
Lakehurst
Parker
Bingham
Fletcher
Denison
Morrow
Durand
Harbord
Catfin
Vincent
Davis
Gen. Hines
Admiral Jones
N. J
Naval Court of Inquiry
Ohio
Eberle
Naval Operations
Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
Washington
DD. C
Conlidge
Jaye
Diegel Takes Early Lead In Olympic Fields Round
In Chicago at Olympic Fields, Diegel built a five stroke edge after 18 holes as the Professional Golfers Association event opened. Lenmy of New York led, while defending champion Walter Tagen of Pasadena trailed, signaling a potential new champ.
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Chicago
Olympic Fields Country
Len
New York
Walter Tagen
Pasadena
Salesman Killed When Motor Skid Near Galva
A salesman died when a vehicle skidded on loose gravel along the Barthway near Galva and struck a telephone pole. The accident occurred as efforts were underway to move him to his former home in Creston. He was about 54 years old.
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Mala
Laday
Creston
Min
Longs
Dea Moines
Barthway
Galva
Wis Skatl
Corey Locates Harbour's Car at Clinton TA
Corey locates the Harbour car at Clinton IA and returns to Waterloo to report the find to Sheriff Wagner and Police Chief Leighton. The fugitives, including Malcolm Harbour and two Chicago gunmen, were said to have fled after a recent shooting. The Cadillac was found abandoned with a shotgun inside and more details noted.
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Jack Corey
Waterloo
Clinton
Cadillac Beach
Malcolm Harbour
Chicago
Alegell
Albert Hertske
R T
A. E. Gregg
Corey
H. T. Wagner
E. A. Leighton
Aqtio A. Om
Sim
Mississippi
Nni
Sion
Tomobile
Nye George's Army Falls in Ai tor War Clash
The fragment recounts a violent battle where George’s forces clash with Isis units in Mussara. Prince, described as the third son, leads Blue Army troops in defense of London, suffers a fatal engagement, and is captured in a barrage of artillery and combat.
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Prince the Kines
Killud
Elenry
Blue
London
Fissalty
Isis Teoons
Mussara v
Ted Forens
Typhy
French debt talks edge toward quick settlement
American and French debt commissions opened talks on France's 4 million 600 thousand dollar claim. France seeks a settlement "worthy of the past" while American negotiators push a practical, fair agreement. Separate meetings followed the joint session as Paris anticipates a large new loan in America.
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Washington, D. C
United States
American Debt Commission
Althe
France
Hall
Coolidge
Chiaux
Arlington Cemetery
Coollidge
White House
U.S
Joseph Callaux
America
Mellon
Cuillaux
Treasury
Mafien
American Commission
Frenete Treroesals
Eusterence
Joseph Caillaux
4- Aner
Paris
INS
Prante
Washington
Iisit
Pendine
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Chinatown
Boston
California
Vanieville
Fairfield
Joseph Cailaus
Colleaguns
Melion
Aids
Burton
U.S. Secret Service
U Ceremony
Horrows
Nucleus
Marsh
MA. A
Koyeu
Aircrift, Investigaltine Board
Talph
Ttay
Ollimer
Brooks Field
Air Board
Royce
Diegel
Hagen
Osage
Clinton, TA
Hertske
Guincy
Ning George
Prince Henry
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