Mystery surrounds death of Chicago musician Purcell
Chicago detectives sharpen clues in the Camouflage Death case of E. J. Purcell a wealthy retired music master found dead in his 61 Ryscoe Street apartment The inquiry weighs suicide or murder probes the missing liberty bonds forged fingerprints and the gag found in his mouth Coroner Burmeister questions the time of death and Purcell’s last movements while relatives offer possible information on the case
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Purcell
Ryscoe Street
Town Hall
Berty Bonds
Sinta
la Salle Street
Pursell
Aheries Sincere & Co
Hibbing
Minn
Parcell
Lib
Bureau of Identification
Turcell
Hayig
Willian Burmeister
Lovie Purcell
Leta
Corger
Indianapolis
Finda Sheehy
Denn
Waterloo Men Visit Florida Beach Retreat
Waterind members from Inwa Grayton Beach discussed plans for Iowa members visiting Pensacola Florida. Trustees Bernbrock and Cisle praised natural land south of Pensacola for a rotation of pest hunting and fishing and other summer and winter pleasures at an exclusive retreat.
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Waterind
Inwa
A. Morris
Dr. E
K. C. Litchfield
City in Brief details of community events and visits
A jumble of names and places describes local social visits, travel plans, church notes, and approaching events. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stallow Ack Jey, Miss Serithe, Mrs. Van Metre, and a Chicago trip later in the week. Also references visits to Waterloo, Kansas City, and Jesup with timetable notes for community happenings and church activities.
Trial Revives Sensational Bank Deposit Case in City Court
The case of Paulsen & Wood versus Mrs J E Myers and G F Summer is before City Court on a 8658.40 claim for legal services. The suit revisits a famous bank transfer fraud involving certificates of deposit tied to Ha Ors te and Blaisdell bank, with warrants and arrest actions previously issued.
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Patsen & Ward
IE. Myers
G. Wo Summer Estalyi
NYU
Burt Tudiy
Law Arm
Dodge
Drdsalt
George W. Woot
Paulsen & Woot
Mears & Loy Representt
Black Hawk National Bank
J. KN
Altke
Myers, Jr
Wh. Myers
G. FP. Lawme
Moo
Sainte Bank
Olierals
Blaisdell Bank
Black Hawk Bank
Paul & Wood
F. Lammier
Former Senator Bourne urges anti strike law and civil rights
The article reports former Senator Bourne urging stricter rail strike provisions as part of Cummins legislation. He argues the act protects transportation, warns paralysis would harm cities, and calls for harsher penalties while preserving workers right to quit. He emphasizes jury trial and views conspirators as dangers to national welfare.
Government Seeks Tax on Ball Tickets Sold by Scalpers
Federal agents under George Dunlap begin enforcing a wartime tax on World Series tickets sold above face value. Officials posted notices in the Loop district warning scalpers to declare sales and remit the tax within a month, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Internal Revenue Priice
George Dunlap
Depres
Vuntup
Taday
Births and building permits listed for Webin and surrounding areas
The notice catalogs births and building permit activity in Webin and nearby towns. It mentions addresses including 736 Pose Park and references to residents like Var etc, with dates around September. The fragmentary text also lists various names and local figures, indicating a broad community notices section.
President Wilson Resting As Treaty Fight Persists
Washington Sept 30 President Wilson remains under complete rest after five days of illness and fatigue. Dr Cary Grayson reports slight improvement and Wilson will not meet Senate leaders or be asked to review treaty details for several days. Senate aides inform the president the treaty will not be amended or subject to new reservations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Seplin
Wilson
Wits House
Tolliey
Grayson
Siti
Alehd
Tomuliy
Wi Ashington
D.C
Wison
Cary T. Grayson
Bette
Senate
lNelmn
Tilsqa
Exits Plane Which Will Rise Vertically
NEW YORK The model of an aircraft designed to rise vertically will be exhibited at the Aeronautical Society rooms by inventor J. Beach. The device lifts from the ground by revolving airfoils at its outer edge and uses revolving ailerons to ensure horizontal and longitudinal stability. The invention, if practical, could transform airplane design and is attracting attention.
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New York
Aeronautical Society
J. Beach
Mr Hos
Parliament probes House of Commons profits scandal
In London the Commons debate centers on profiteering by government suppliers. A member accuses officials of padding meals with substandard goods and lambasts a committee that refuses to halt the practice. One lawmaker cites purchases at four dollars seventy eight cents per pound as evidence.
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London
Comiley
House of Connions
Gamerling
Staal
Tet
Ari
Brazilians for League Covenant Backed by Congress
Rio de Janeiro July 29 report states a recommendation to the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies to approve and accept the covenant of the League of Nations as a forward step toward universal peace, submitted by the general diplomacy commission through Coimbra of Pernambuco.
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Rio de Janeiro
Braziling Chamber of Deputies
League At Nations
Dog given as gift to Avon woman sparks tenson over costs
Des Moines court awarded Miss Krebs now Mrs Hazen $100 after Judge Guthrie ruled Lieut Shafer gave the Scotch collie Sneazer to her as a parting gift and the dog’s value must be paid back, amid details of affectionate conduct and a chase involving Col Snoozer and the sheriff.
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Des Moines
Set
Tol Sneazer
Lloyd Bk. Shafer
Desshe Krebs
Avon
Guthrie
Krebs
Hazen
Shafer
SLO
Miss Krebs
Des Anmes
Crap Dodge
Col. Snoozer
Bessie Krabs
Col. Snouzer
August Building Up 274 Per Cent
The August 1919 value of building permits in 168 cities totaled $169,558,941, a 274 percent rise from August 1918. Gains occurred in 155 cities while 13 reported losses. Southern cities led with 45 percent growth. Strikes and higher material costs hindered activity, but no proof of profiteering surfaced.
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New York
Building Age
Thinois
Volunteers Help Ease Train Strike Disruption In Britain
London reports indicate possible cessation of street car and tram service amid a nationwide transport strike. Officials expect relief as volunteers and increased trains run while the government appeals for citizens as emergency constables. Derailment attempts and stone-throwing disrupt rail lines near Aberdeen and elsewhere.
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London
Aberdeen
Mad Creek Rampage Threatens Muscatine Families in Floods
A cloudburst flood on Mad Creek forced police and fire crews to rescue numerous families as water surged through Muscatine Iowa. The city faced its most severe storm damage in a decade before dawn, with residents evacuated and emergency services coordinating fast-response efforts.
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Associated Press
Muscatine
Mad Creek
Death and funeral notices from Clarksville and Rockford society
Clarksville obituaries report Frank Hoard aged 46 died Friday and funeral services held at the Presbyterian Church with interment at Leawood Cemetery. Survivors include widow, son Charles, and daughter Mrs Abe Markle. A farewell party for D D Ellis’s party occurred at the old Tom Hunt Farm. Several locals traveled to Rochester Minnesota and Des Moines for visits and business, with miscellaneous society notes. In Rockford Genevieve Michell moves to Chicago to resume studies while Mrs Ballard relocates there. Miss Carmantha Fuller and Claude Thomas wed on Sept 26. Congregational fair nets over 860 dollars. library event raises 48 dollars. nine Rockford youths enter Ames school.
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Tuwa Walia
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Oregon
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Rosalind Murpy
Genevieve Damge
Helen Leehey
Reading
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Letha Jardee
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Charles City
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Keane
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Cedar Rapids
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Ruth Knight
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Riceville
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Smyth
Genevieve Michell
Ames
Orange Township News Highlights and Rail Timetables
Local notes show residents visiting relatives in Pennsylvania and nearby towns. A barn fire origin is unknown after a fire near Waterloo. Dairy Congress caused Orange school to dismiss. Rail timetables detail arrivals and connections from Waterloo to Chicago, Des Moines, Minneapolis and beyond with numerous trains and depots listed.
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Air
Flenny Sheeler
Pennsylvania
Irs
Ira Blough
Somerset
Blough
Fred Milter
Ches
Grady
Kennedy
Harrisburg
L. AL Sanderson
Russell Kine
Jonathan Kimmel
Sheldon
Frank Peck
Waterloo
Angly Hit Leads to For Sale Ad in Courier
A fragmented local notice reports an effective salesman featured in the Courier with references to sales, a week’s events, and a university visit. The text mentions Milinkey, Wood, and Woodley arriving from Clayton and Wis, with several partial lines and place names scattered throughout.
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Asr
Heine
Far
Hiebitin
Milinkey
Armel
Llased Wood
Fe University
Woodley
TATA
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