Officials Vote on Sunday Closing Issue Heads to Election
Waterloo officials debate Sunday theatre closings with a March city election likely. Petition with over 6 000 signatures prompts public vote while some council members favor referendum to avoid political charge. Legal questions may delay the plan, as leaders stress the decision should rest with voters.
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Memcouncil
Waterloo
N. W_ ¥ksbie
Leon A. Link
James Register
Cedar Falls
Miners Conclude Debate on Kansas Strike Case
In Indianapolis on September 27 the United Mine Workers of America halted further debate on the Kansas strike cases after a four day session. A roll call then decided whether Kansas strikers would be ordered back to work. Leader Alexander Howat said he plans to leave for Columbus. Howat is facing a jail sentence in Kansas court and refuses to post bond to avoid further strikes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Kansas
United Mine Workers of America
Alexander Howat
Kansas District
Howat
Columbus
Kan
Thera Fridatore
Iowa Breeders and College Men Dominate Cattle Congress Honors
Iowa breeders and the Ames college judging team swept top honors at the Cattle Congress and International Betsiam Horse Show. The Iowa State dairy judging team scored 3,156, far ahead of Minnesota 2,890 and Michigan 2,875. Individual winners included Frea E. Ferguson, Ben W. Ingore, and Dirk D. Ofringa.
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Laws College
Noi
Iowa State
College Gairy
Ames
Minnesota
Michigan
Missouri
Frea E. Ferguson
Laurens, Jr
Ben W. Ingore
Raleigh
N. C
Dirk D. Ofringa
Low Moor
Wisconsin
Ayrshires
Earl
Weaver
Pioneer Masterpiece
Des Moines
Harry Stamp
Roachdale
Ind
Indiana
Ohio
Milnois
Kaiser
Two Americans Slain by Mexican Bandits Near Dolores
Two Americans P. C. Smith of Benita Oklahoma and EB B L Kissingbury of Los Angeles were killed by bandits near Dolores Mexico on Saturday night. Consul Ott at Dolores met the Chihuahua governor who ordered police to pursue the attackers. The men worked for the Dolores Mining Company.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Dolores
State
Department
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Benita
Okla
Kissingbury
Los Angeles
Ott
Chihuahua
Dolores Mining Company
Clyne Targets Chicago Police Corruption Ring
Federal and local authorities move to strip badges from officers linked to liquor dealing. Charles F. Clyne aids investigation after Chief Fitzmorris claims a large portion of Chicago’s 5 000 officers may be involved or under suspicion.
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United Press
Chicago
J. Barleycorn
Charles F. Clyne
United States
Clyne
Fitzmorris
Four children killed as trolley pole causes electrocution
Telegraph briefs report a trolley wire pole broke and fell on the rails in Kingston Massachusetts, electrocuting four children who jumped from the streetcar. Other items note a general strike risk in Chicago, a New York arrest for conspiracy to furnish subjects to Great Britain, and a Belfast riot zone proclamation.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Mass
Chicago
New York
George Gordon Rorke
Georgetown University
Great Britain
Belfast
Newtownards Road
Peace Parley for Sinn Fein May Be Called in London
London dispatch says a peace conference between Sinn Fein plenipotentiaries and a British cabinet committee may be convened in London next week barring ministerial dissent. A note from Lloyd George inviting De Valera to end a deputation will be issued and made public Thursday with most ministers reporting no major opposition to the premier’s plan. The British reply would spell out the government’s stance on Irish independence.
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Kiwanis Urges Lockwood Return to Local Pastorate
The Kiwanis club unanimously passed a resolution requesting the return of Rev. E. J. Lockwood to his pastorate at Grace Methodist Episcopal church. The measure will go to the Davenport conference. The club also approved placing signs at Waterloo entrances to aid travelers, noting a Rainbow drive entrance sign is especially needed. Speakers included W. A. Wentworth on cattle rations and vitamins, and W. B. Barney on the Dairy Cattle Congress and dairy show development.
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Grate
Methodial Episcopal Church
Kiwanis Club
Black's Tearoom
Davenport
Kiwaitis Club
Waterloo
Rainbow Drive
W. A. Wentworth
Town Dairy Council
W. B. Barney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Mr. Wentworth
Barney
Dairy Cattle Congress
Iowa Dairy Association
Dairy Show
Market buys boost Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes
Enormous purchases dominated the morning session on the stock exchange with about 6 million dollars in bonds traded in the first hour. United States government issues comprised about 75 percent of the total, and Victory 43 4s rose to 99 1 2 as buyers moved in blocks from 250 000 to 460 000 dollars, with a 1 000 000 dollar deal also reported.
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Associated Press
New York
Liberty
Victory
Stock Exchange
United States
Young Leeds Delays Wedding to Princess Over Dowry
Paris reports the wedding of William Leeds 18 son of Princess Christopher of Greece and Princess Xenia is postponed after a family conference between mothers Grand Duchess Marie and the former widow of the tin plate king. Dowry disagreements caused the delay.
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United Press
Paris
William Leeds
Christopher
Greece
Xenia
iMarie
America
National Alhambra Meeting In Chicago
Dignitaries of the Roman Catholic church from across the United States gather in Chicago for the national conven tion of the Order of Alhambra Knights of Columbus. Rev Edward Landowski presides the priests and bishops section under Boabotj caravan No 9 of Chicago. High officers include John D Ryan Supreme commander Buffalo N Y Judge Joseph P McSweener Rochester N Y and A S Neubager Albany N Y.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Order of Alhambra
Knights of Columbus
Edward Landowski
Boabotj Caravan
John D. Ryan
Buffalo
N i
Joseph P. McSweener
Rochester
N. Y
A. S. Neubager
Albany, N.Y
Boy Scouts Support at Dairy Cattle Congress Exposition
Scouts operate a first aid station, lost and found, messenger service, information booth, and demonstrations at the Dairy Congress. They raise colors daily and conduct scout ceremonies. D G Palméro leads the unit with Maurice Nugent in charge of the scattery amid a busy exposition environment.
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Waterloo
Srvice
D. G. Palméro
Maurice Nugent
Southard Murder Trial Moves into Jury Selection
Twin Falls Idaho September 27 1921 jurors examined as Mrs Lyda Southard faces murder charges over the death of her fourth husband Edward Meyer with Missouri witnesses expected on the stand The defense questions circumstantial evidence and asks acquittal while husband Paul Southard defends his wife calling most newspapers fair and supportive.
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United Press
Southard
Baroly
Billy
Missouri
Edward Dooley
Edward Meyer
I. PF
Twin Falls
Lyda
Paul Vincent Southard
Lyda Southard
Edward F. Meyer
Meyer
Navy
Berkeley man in deadly street bridge accident
A Berkeley resident, visiting his sister, was struck on a city street bridge by a passing car driven by Mrs Doty. He was taken to St Francis hospital with severe injuries including a broken hip and internal damage and was not expected to recover. Identification was uncertain but later matched to Lyman Clark through traveling checks. The incident occurred as a load of corn was being welded on a wagon near the bridge.
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Mexico Supreme Court Rules Pre-1917 Oil Titles Stand
Mexico City September 27 The Mexican Supreme Court held that property acquired by oil companies before May 1, 1917 cannot be deemed within Article 27 which nationalizes petroleum. The court reversed a lower court denial of an injunction, finding Carranza’s decree non retroactive and allowing pre existing titles to remain valid.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Amparo
Mexican Supreme Court
Texas Company
Sui
Carranza
Supreme Court
Davis County Man Wins New Trial In War Damage Suit
Iowa supreme court reverses a Davis county ruling and orders a new trial for E. G. Dickson a bachelor farmer who claimed neighbors damaged his property during the war. Dickson says in May 1918 neighbors threatened him for refusing to contribute to the Red Grass and to buy liberty bonds. The case cites accusations of painting his house yellow tearing shrubbery trespass and threats of violence amid prior espionage act arrests.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Davis
E. G. Dickson
Dickson
W. H. Yates
Davis County
Old Lowell Drugstore Preserves 1827 Heartbeat of Medicine
In Lowell Massachusetts an ancient Merrimack Street apothecary, established 1827, still operates modernized yet keeps aged prescription ledgers. A 1855 Fearl book documents Father John O Brien’s prescription for Father John s Medicine, the tale behind its naming and its reputation as a safe family remedy free of morphine and alcohol.
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Merrimack Street
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Rail workers vote against accepting wage cuts
United Press reports that railroad workers nationwide will refuse wage reductions ordered by the labor board. Brotherhood leaders say unauthorized strikes will not occur, while the trainmen vote shows strong rejection of the proposals. Tabulations are to be completed by Monday with union leaders confident in support.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Brotherhood of Railway
Earthquake and Floods Devastate Anhwei Province
The Associated Press reports a third major disaster in a year in Anhwei as floods wash across a region larger than Connecticut after a severe earthquake and famine. Thousands killed and property damage so far estimated at about 80 million dollars. Wesley M. Smith of the Kiangsu mission reports rail and road disconnections between Shanghai and Peking due to floodwaters. Also announced is the forthcoming marriage of Ellen Kathryn O Herrin of Dubuque to William F. Hardy of Waterloo, set for October at St Raphael's Cathedral.
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Shanghia
China
Anhwei Province
Connecticut
Anhwei
Shanghai
Tientsin
Peking
Wesley M. Smith
Southern Methodist
Changshu
Kiangsu
Ellen Kathryn O'Herrin
Alice O’herrin
Dubuque
William F. Hardy
Waterloo
St. Raphael’s’ Cathedral
Prigon Opens For Civil War Vet To See His Comrades
Indianapolis dispatch reports Henry Romine 67 granted five day parole from Michigan City prison to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. He was convicted of murder in Columbus Indiana in 1913 and will return after parole to ward en Fogarty. Encampment plans include a possible final disposition of G A R property and a proposed last will for the organization.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Atain
Grand Army
of the Republic
Henry Romine
Michigan City
Columbus
Romine
Warren T.mccray
E. J. Fogarty
Grand Army of the Republic
Frank M. Sterrett
Troy
G. A.B
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
Foley Kidney Pills Help Your Kidneys Work Better
A promotional note explains kidneys require support to filter waste and acids from blood. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised to provide prompt relief for symptoms like aches, rheumatic pains, stiff joints, dizziness, and irregular urine flow, with sale advertised everywhere.
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