Jail Delivery Thwarted by Sheriff at Early Morning
Sheriff Caldwell uncovered a failed jail escape by M Johnson Alexander Smith and Andrew Schwendeman in the county jail outer corridor. The trio, aided by Ed Cameron, used improvised keys and a torn radiator to unlock cages and attempted to pry bars and escape through windows before dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif J. DB. Calawell
Sherif
M. Johnson
Alex. Smith
Andrew Schwendeman
forfSeryo
Almé
Ed. Cameron
Niicht
Caldwell
Court House
Johnson, Schwendtman
Smith
Ag Jnnndéon
Johnson
Liberty
Sehwendeman
WhAleh
Liberi
Hreaten Lupe
Camiprox
Ed. Chinergn
Cedar Thiupits
Adtvice
Aiother Aegapan
James Oren
Mighou
Hehng
Wats Johnson Sperats Characar
Felaw
Prevehy
Tranhael Bistol
Raphivel
Hig
Raphael
Raphiel
Rowan Street
Sweitzer
Deaby
Jolson
Arveel Ie
Grand Jury
Schwendeman
Gualdwell
Hutt le
Louisiana Exhibit Promotes State Fertility and Industry
The Louisiana State Board of Agriculture and Immigration plans a rail exhibit showing Louisiana soil fertility and revived business spirit. A Pullman car carrying Louisiana products will stop in Waterloo in early August, after touring the North this fall. The exhibit aims to build interest but cannot be set at the race track due to railway access limitations.
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South
Shorthorn
Sputh
Det
Louisiana State Board of Agriculture and Immigration
Slome Park Driving Association
Louisiana
Waterloo
Agus
California
North
Senator Mitchell Trial Claim Challenges Sixth Count
In Portland Oregon a motion for a new trial in the Senior Mitchell case draws scrutiny to the government not proving the sixth count. Judge De Haven hears the argument. District Attorney Heney says the trial did not intend to prove that count and warned the jury accordingly. The defense argues the verdict is defective if the disproved count remains.
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Porland
Oregab
Conpan
Unite States Senate
John Kf. Ache
de Haven
Mitchell
Kebbs
Heney
Wurther
Mr. Heney
Charles W. Knoop Named Cashier of Black Hawk National Bank
Charles W. Knoop chosen as cashier for the Black Hawk National Bank at the July 25 start date. He previously served a year as cashier of the First National Bank of Garner and earlier worked 12 years with the First National Bank in this city. Knoop has been married to Miss Ohusead, daughter of Mrs. O. Olmstead, and will relocate his family to Waterloo.
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Black Book National Bank
VWRK
Charles W. Knoap
Garner Bank
Ohusead
O. 2
Olmstead
Washington Street
Knoop
Black Hawk
Waterloo
Homes Needed for Children Trade Card Notice
Des Moines Iowa and Marion Iowa advertise for foster homes for fourteen boys from two to ten years and many babes and girls, listing names ages and eye colors to help find local families willing to adopt or provide homes promptly. Applications directed to W H Slingerland in Des Moines or Mrs J D Carhart in Marion.
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Daily Courier
L. D. Carh
Marion
Children’s Home Pinding Society
Carhart
Waterloo
Courier
Babes Uader
Gire
Mildred
Mary
Laverne
Einier
Raymond
Harold
Edward
Charlie
Freddie
Cecil
Myron
W. OH. Slingerland
Ninth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
J, D. Carhart
Miss James Thankful After Lost Items Recovered
The Daily Courier notes Miss Etta James recovered lost articles found by the roadside near Wilson Junction. B. S. Strayer and M. O. Nicholson of Hudson helped preserve and advertise the items, enabling Miss James to reclaim presents from a dear relative.
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Dispatch
Hudson
Witsem
Strayer
Etta James
Miss James
The
Daily Courier
Vite James
M. O. Nicholson
Wilson Junction
England approves Danish prince for Norwegian throne
London reports England has approved Prince Charles of Denmark for the Norwegian throne with assent likely from King Christian. King Edward is said to back him, while Christian may object and a final decision awaits King Christian’s return from Austria next week. Dow Jones notes a minor stock price drop of ten cents per hundred shares.
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London
Englanad
Prince Charles
Denmark
Associated Press
Ston
Kimg Oscar
Christian
Edward
Oscar
Copenhagen
Rih
Kitz Christian
Gingiden
Austria
Mutinies and political unrest grip Sevastopol and St Petersburg
Reports from Sevastopol and St Petersburg describe naval mutinies and the planned extradition of Kniaz Potemkin crew. Lines speak of Russian assertions on asylum, fears of further mutiny, and the assassination of Moscow police prefect Shouvaloff amid widespread terror.
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Sevastopol
Kutaz Potembkine
Kustenji
Tepesme
St. Petersburg
Kniaz
Polemkine
Roumagna
Romania
Bax
Foreign Office
Roumania
Missouri Pacific Seeks Temporary Restraining Order
In Kansas City on July 12 judge Phillips of the state court granted a temporary injunction request to restrain the Missouri Pacific railroad and the Railway and Warehouse Commission from enforcing the maximum freight law passed by the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Associated Press
Kansit City
Tudge Phillips
Feverate
Missouri Pacific
Schwab Plans Massive Navy Expansion at New York Wharves
The Navy Department has resolved to build a powerful new navy and appoint Charles M. Schwab to supervise the construction of new wharves in New York. The executive action aims to complete the work promptly with condition-improved ports and expanded ship facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Peters
Navy Department
Navy
Charles M. Schwab
Crystal Lee & Mau Co organizes new company in Iowa
Articles of incorporation filed for Crystal Lee & Mau Co reactivating Waterloo Lee & Fuel Co with $15,000 capital in 180 shares. Board includes C. P. Fedderson as president and N. Federspiel as vice president. aims to provide natural or artificial ice and refrigeration. Directors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lee & Mau Co
County Recorder
Waterloo, Lee & Fuel Co
Lowa
C. P. Fedderson
N. Federspiel
L. v. Aler
France and Germany Move On Morocco Conference Plan
Paris reports France to take part in an international Morocco conference with a special messenger to Fez by July 29. Berlin and Paris officials discuss a preliminary programme for the meeting, while discussions between Premier Touvier and Prince von Radolin shape the plan for submission to parliament. In Saint Petersburg, papers praise the Franco German agreement and call for clear German recognition of Moroccan interests.
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Paris
France
Morocco
Salan
Fes
Berlin
Council of Ministers
Vest
Ue Ngo
Touvier
Prince von Radolin
Princey
Germany
Prisoners Near Escape In Meavortry Jail
Three inmates Johnsen Schwendeman and Smith based on Meavortry jail attempted a desperate escape using improvised keys. They are kept on the upper floor with minimal furnishings and continue insolent behavior. Tattoos and origins are noted for identification. sheriff warns of forceful action if further attempts occur.
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Johnsen
Schwendeman
Smith
Me Vourty
Hherry
Johnson
Schwenfeman
Jenfer
Rays Nice
Dare
Little
Italy
Sherif
Noa Bern
Jail escape inquiry and recovered paraphernalia
The sheriff holds the keys lamp and tools used in the jail delivery attempt by Johnson and accomplices. Keys crafted from swashboard metal are admired for their perfect riveted construction. James O'Brien, wounded prisoner, grows irritable as recovery continues amid accusations pending a preliminary hearing.
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Johnson
O'Brien
James O'Brien
Trime
Ngssait
Jie
Slaughter of Shipwrecked Fishermen On Sakhalin Coast
After a shipwreck off Sakhalin, ten Japanese fishermen die when thirteen Russian guardsmen attack. Five are killed. survivors, weak from exposure, hide in a cavern and subsist on roots and snails for weeks before fleeing to safety. Floods and storms worsen damage in southern Japan.
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Sak- Halien
Sakilien
Sakhalin
Ranch Hokkaide
Hounts
Ay Wreckare
Saklalion
Alta Mountain
Japan
Ragoshimie
Spy Sentenced After Avalanche Tragedy In Tokio
Rescue efforts followed a rock avalanche that buried about thirty people in Tokio from a fire caused disaster. Captain A B Rongoli, among others, faced imprisonment for ten years for alleged spying and reporting artillery secrets.
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Tokio
A. B. Rongoli
Hard Inbar
Beng
Ride Against Death Ends In Hospital Dash
Pittsburg July 12 a wild ride of fifteen miles in an automobile almost ended in death for Bardaner a wealthy farmer near Bakers town who attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor missing the jugular and nearly severing the windpipe George Fisher a brother in law drove Bardaner to Allegheny General Hospital in fifteen minutes Bardaner may recover
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Pittsburg
Saat Bardoner
Bakerstawr
Bardaner
Geo.Fisher
Allegheny General Hospital
Bardaer
Murder and suicide after jealous quarrel in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on July 12 a man killed Mela Clyde and Edward J. Troughty with a revolver after pursuing Clyde into a grocery store on Ballic and North Car idling avenues. He then shot himself in a room above the shore, dying instantly.
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Atlintic City
Edward J. Troughty
Mela S. Clyde
Philadelphia
Doeughis
Ballic
North Caridling Avenues
Moonshiners Battle Fed Officers in Kentucky Riot
In Kentucky two groups clashed on a mountain path during a moonshine raid. Calvin Centers led moonshiners who fired on federal officers for about thirty minutes. Centers was killed Henry Adams died from wounds and Tucker was seriously wounded. One officer was said to be shot.
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Mayking
Kikhorn
Britton Petter
United
Tayels P
Uny- Ger
Calvin Centers
Offic
Centers
Henry Adams
Tucker
Princess of Wales Delivers Heir This Morning
London reports the Princess of Wales safely delivered an heir this morning. The birth occurred in the early hours and the royal family confirms a healthy infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Princess of Wales
Salaries Reduced at Equitable Society
Reflections in salaries of officials and employees at the Equitable Society were announced by Chairman Morton. Ranges from ten to twenty percent, effective August 7, saving between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand dollars annually. Chairman Morton and Vice President Tarbell may be in the twenty percent class.
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Associated Press
New York City
The
Equitable Society
Morton
Chatmman Morton
Tarbell
Cardiey Explosion Deepens in Welsh Mine Toll
Tristy-ning wiore bodies found in Wattstowia colliery workings in Cardiey Wales. Death toll expected to reach 126 as rescue efforts continue amid crowds at the pit head. News of the disaster drew hundreds of women and thousands of men to seek information.
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Candi
Wales
Wattstowia
South Wales
Kilmed by Avenger in Jackson Prison Transport
David Collins, a Black man in custody, was on his way to the penitentiary for a ten year sentence for criminal assault. The victim was Miss Hoge, a relative by marriage of Willian TDi, her brother-in-law, who was attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mass
David Collins
Willian Tdi
Hoge
Plot Exposed as Ex-Convicts Seize Governor’s Son for Ransom
Eight ex convicts abducted the son of New Mexico Governor Otero and held him for ransom in Lincoln County. Officers pursued the gang as the plot was exposed in Santa Jo by the Associated Press reporting July 1.
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Associated Press
Santa Jo
Nlm
Otero
Lincoln County
Hudson River launch collision claims four lives
Three or four persons are believed dead after the stern launch Normandie sank following a collision with an unmanned vessel in the Hudson River. Attorney Will Evans of Parkersburg was briefly in the city en route to Des Moines for a county attorneys convention. Cato Sells of Vinton is in town to hear Hon. J. W. Bryan speak.
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New York
Hudson River
Will Evans
Parkersberg
Des Moines
Evans
Waterloo
Cato Sells
Vinton
J. W. Bryan
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le Mer
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England
Norway
Prings Charles
Ihna
Kirslinji
Roumaniaia
Kniax
Moscow
Jim
Russia
Peter Shouvatoff
Nicholas
Odessa
Zelenoi
Shouvaloff
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Omine Shougaloff
Mukden
Sea of Japan
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Count Shovaleff
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Officai
Teflis
Caucasia
Opedal Gazette
Schwal
J. F. Simpson
L. J. Miller
Board of Supervisors
LaPort
LaPorte City
Supreme Court
Rock Rapids
Board of Equalization
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Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
A. D. Easton, Pres
As. Geo. NG
Iowa State Bank
Jefferson and
West 4Th St
Joder
Raj
Cas
Walerio Business College
A. F. Harvey
Ipments
D Business Education
Dortmund
Prussia
Borussia
Birmingham
Ala
Sayreton Mines
Aliabama Consolidated Coat & Iron Company
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Oliver Shaw
Dex
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