Courtroom Shoot Up Ends as Judge Hides Beneath Desk
In Washington DC, 18 year old Ray M Stewart opened fire in a criminal court after sentencing for attempted highway robbery. Prosecutors Hawken Given and Officer Moffit dodged shots as the judge, Wendall P Stafford, took cover under his desk. A witness was injured in the chaos while others fled. The third shot hit the ceiling as jurors and spectators scrambled for safety.
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Ray M. Stewart
Wendall P. Stafford
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Stewart
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Haervey Given
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Awnaa
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Waslington
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Grant
Arthur Pelkey Not Guilty in McCarty Death Case
Arthur Pelkey, the boxer, is acquitted of manslaughter in the death of Luther McCarty after a first round bout at Burns arena in Calgary on May 24. The government claimed a blow caused the death, but the jury cleared Pelkey after less than 90 minutes of deliberation despite Justice Harvey noting some doubt about the bout’s legality.
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Calgary
Afte
Arthur Pelkey
Luther
McCarty
Burns’ Arena
Pesky
Justice Harvey
Harvey
Baby Changes Color In City Mix Up
Mrs Fay Heler of 1663 Prospect Place Brownsville left her 20 month old Harriet in a sidewalk carriage. A paint dot on a roof caused a man to brush by and alter the color of the baby. The mother cried kidnapping but the child was hers. In Washington a beef inquiry to Argentina is being considered focusing on slaughter methods.
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Brownsville
Harriet
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Kinkhead
New Jersey
Department of Agriculture
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Argentina
State Executive Council
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Funds for Strikers in St Louis From City Unions
Several thousand dollars were received by the telephone operators union from other sympathizing labor unions in the city.
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St. Louis
Russia's Request Declined by Wilson on Trade Treaty
St. Petersburg dispatch to Blanchard reports President Woodrow Wilson refused Russia's appeal for a renewed trade treaty unless America allows unrestricted Jewish entry into Russia.
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London
St. Petersburg
Blanchard
Woodrow Wilson
Commierce
Brief News Notes On Tariffs And Public Affairs
Important tariff revisions reduce rates on iron wheat and metals while adding cattle wheat pig iron angora fleece to free lists and raise cotton goods and some oil products. The White House indicates funds will aid civil appropriations while prohibiting anti union prosecutions. Senate probes finance tax exemptions and lobby influence linked to Sugar trust, with other notices on treaties arbitration and public utilities.
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Obelrman Simons
Washington
Blood and Air and Courtroom Echoes of War-Era News
A collage of wartime incidents and legal matters. A pilot survived a 1600 foot fall after a biplane crash. John A Towers clung to the wreck and escaped death. John Mitchell’s appointment as state labor commissioner was upheld by the state court of appeals. A prominent hatter found murdered in Shawnee Park. A youth in New Orleans sentenced for white slavery. Four drowned in a Chicago river launch capsize. two children survived. President Wilson met Japanese envoys amid anti-alien land law debates. A boxing trial in Calgary over a fatal ring fight. A Gettysburg monument to Gen John Sedgwick was dedicated. Rome informed of a medieval history professorship for the Catholic university in Washington.
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Sulter
Albany
State Court of Appeals
Gua C. Rletue
Shawnee Park
Louisville
Census reveals Hawaii Japanese population in 1010 tally
Domestic figures from the last census show that in 1010 the Japanese in Hawaii numbered 75,655, more than two fifths of the population. A deadly tornado and storm in Kentucky, plus a cyclone in Florida and an electrical storm near Madison county, cause extensive damage and fatalities, with rapid communication restored to the ravaged district.
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Madison County
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Earthquake toll at 109 bodies recovered from ruined Ramna site
Reports from Tiroova recount Saturday’s quake aftermath with 109 bodies taken from the rubble. Militants and London suffragette leaders face stern warnings from Judge Phillimore on hunger strikes. Financial woes surface as Wiesbaden & Bauer suspend payments. Maurice Prevost achieves new flight pace from Paris, while cabinet ministers defend integrity amid Marconi share scrutiny.
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Ramna
Tiroova
Yeomen Consider New Building at Cost Over 160000
Des Moines Yeomen weigh options after quadrennial conclave in Oklahoma City. Local officers authorized to choose between extending the Fifth and Park street office or constructing an entirely new building costing at least 150000 to 160000 dollars. Decisions postponed for several months as plans are discussed. William Koch reelected grand/ something and praises the conclave as highly successful with noted progressive legislation.
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Problems Before Eagles at the Iowa Aerie Convention
Questions on per capita tax and sending a state representative to the grand lodge meeting will be discussed at the Iowa Aerie of Eagles annual convention in Davenport this week. A parade and banquet are planned as the 1944 convention unfolds.
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Gettysburg
Gattysburg
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Seek Guy Bakers Release Petition Circulates in Lone Tree
Iowa City reports Lone Tree residents circulate a petition to free Guy Baker who has suffered for his crime. Fort Madison observers say his health is failing after his December conviction for murdering Oliver P Driver.
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Destructive Masonville Fire Threatens Cedar Rapids Area
A blaze originating in Masonville post office near Cedar Rapids destroyed four buildings including P. C. Mulvihill's drug store Pike's general store and post office and the Colson meat market. Loss estimated at about 25000 dollars.
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Here
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New Lock Inspect by Keokuk Official Heale Appointed Chief
Major Charles Keller presides as the group evaluates readiness to accept the new lock. William Heale, former lock master of the old canal, has been named chief lock master for the project.
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Old Government Canal
Webster City Forms Pentecostal Nazarene Church
A new church society named Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene has been organized in Webster City. The group has extended a call to Reverend S. B. Gowland of Waterloo to serve as pastor.
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S. 8. Gowland
Waterloo
Farm Sale Brings Large Profit in Jackson Township
Retired Methodist minister Rev. J. H. Sanders sold his 16 1/2 acre farm in Jackson township, purchased years ago at 3 dollars per acre, to Homer B. Foutz for 331 3/4 dollars per acre, yielding a substantial profit for the seller.
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J. H. Sanders
Jackson Township
Homer B. Foutz
Prominent Stockman Injured In Iowa Farm Accident
Lehigh George Hollis proprietor of the Oak Lawn stock farm and a prominent Iowa figure is reported in serious condition after being thrown from a riding horse. Elsewhere in Davenport a man leapt from a government bridge into the Mississippi. his identity remains unknown as divers search for the hat he lost. In Independence Bert Foreman 45 unmarried shot himself in the head amid heat induced distress. Iowa City University Librarian M G Wyer resigns to join University of Nebraska work.
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George Hollis
Oak Lawn Stock Farm
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Davenport
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Mississippi
Bert Foreman
Iowa City
M .G. Wyer
University of Iowa
University of Nebraska
Pressman Grover Jones Hurt In Scenic Railway Accident
Grover Jones formerly of Des Moines, a newspaper pressman, was thrown from a scenic railway car during a summer amusement regart in St. Louis, falling forty feet and sustaining fatse injuries. The accident caused a panic.
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Grover Jones
St. Louis
Buena Vista Year Over Marks Record College Graduation
Storm Lake Buena Vista college closes its most successful year with a total graduation of thirty one in a decisive academic year ending note.
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Buena Vista
Storm Lake
Buena Vista College
Reunion at Little Brown Church in Iowa
A reunion was held at the historic Little Brown Church near Nashy with a picnic, songs, reminiscences by early settlers, and a brief history of the church. The 1889 Congregational pioneer frame was built from Cedar River timber, with ox-drawn siding materials from McGregor sixty miles away. The church gained fame through Dr W S Pitts’s 1850 song.
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Expert Teaches Fruit Canning at Knowles Farm
Cedar Malla from miles around converged in carriages wagons buggies and autos to attend a fruit and vegetable canning demonstration by Prof C E H Benson a nationally known expert. Benson now with the US Department of Agriculture outlined modern methods to preserve produce in glass and tin while keeping original form and flavor for Black Hawk county housewives.
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Black Hawk County
Knowles Farm
C. E H. Benson
Wright County
United States Department of Agriculture
New Departure by School Board at Charter Oak
The Charter Oak school board plans a $3,500 indebtedness to fund a building for the city school superintendent and district teachers housing. The superintendent lacks a residence and options for new housing are not evident, prompting the June 22 election to approve funds for construction.
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Wappinonee Central School Dedicated as Grand Hall
West Liberal reports the Wappinonee central school building, erected at 16000 dollars six years ago, finally dedicated as a grand hall after a protracted dispute. The facility has never housed a pupil since its completion.
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Wappinonee Central School
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Fourth of July Ovation Plans by Marcus and Harding
Lieutenant Governor Harding of Sioux City will deliver the fourth of July ovation here. Two motor car trips, with twenty machines, will visit nearby towns to advertise the celebration.
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Harding
Sioux City
Death From Strawberries in Muscatine Claims Elderly Woman
Mrs. Gerta Lindberg, 82, died after eating a dish of strawberries in Muscatine. Though she appeared in good health earlier, the fruit caused mild indigestion that proved fatal.
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Shanandoah to vote on $80,600 high school bonds
A school election in Shanandoah will decide the issuance of 80 600 dollars in bonds for a new high school building. In New Hampton, bids were called for seven more blocks of concrete paving, continuing street improvements with curb work.
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New Hampton
Keosauqua votes bonds for new normal training school
At a special election Keosauqua approved issuing 7000 dollars in bonds to erect an additional school building for normal training. Shenandoah ordered fifteen more blocks of asphalt pavement. Iowa Town Incorporated, North Liberty near Iowa City Cedar Rapids, has been incorporated. Forty seven voters filed a petition in district court and Judge Howell acted favorably.
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Towa City
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Rapids
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Disease in Knoxville camps nears epidemic in negro population
Disease in mining camps around Knoxville shows an almost epidemic level of tuberculosis among Black workers. In the last two weeks three deaths have occurred from the disease and several others are seriously ill. Local health officials warn of rising cases and urge medical attention and quarantine measures.
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Iowan Promotes Grenville Dodge to Brigadier General
Des Moines reports the promotion of Grenville M. Dodge to brigadier general noted by a state historical exhibit. Visitors study the commissioned document stained by a scalp wound from Atlanta era. Dodge’s wartime service and later parades and honors are highlighted along with road and capital plans.
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