Multiple sensational World War II era items mix fires and crimes
Slavs wife seriously ill in Hollywood after Menjou travels. mystery surrounds her operation at home. Police search for murder suspect in Little Rock as fears of lynching rise after Belvins murder. Playhouse roof collapse in Wilmington injures cast. audience escapes. Indiana judge denies new trial for D C Stephenson in Kla n case. Iowa conference invites progressive Republicans to Des Moines. Poison phone scam targets Iowa City housewives. police investigate. Moscow court backs mother who killed diseased infant, ruling actions were best for baby and society.
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Adolph Menjou
Theeactor
Ywood
Menjou
New York
Moscow ‘Court of Appeals
Olga Degtarova
Weather Outlook Says Unsettled With Colder Weekend
Weather bulletin notes mostly cloudy skies tonight with unsettled conditions through Sunday. Cold air arrives tonight with colder readings Sunday especially in southern portions.
Wiota Boy Held and Adair Gas Promises
Col George Adams, a known figure in Linn county, reports plans to drill near Wiota and Adair for oil and gas with a development company, securing 16,000 acres and bringing a first class drilling outfit from California. He notes prior drilling efforts failed due to funding but anticipates gas could supply Des Moines for decades if available.
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George” Wl Adams
Linn
Nine Ink
Herrean Morita
Waut
Jones Mcbonnell
Catouel Ae
Srumeniele
Atlantic Northern
Raileni
Guthrie
Adair
Colonel Adams
Californi
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Avtat
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Adini
Vale
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Adams
Rcit
Des. Moines
Hancock Farmer Rushed to Hospital for Appendicitis
Chas Gutsches prominent farmer living three miles east of Hancock was rushed to Merz hospital at Couber Bluffs Thursday morning where immediate surgery for appendicitis was performed. He is reported doing nicely. American Legion funeral services for Paul Rogge planned for Sunday afternoon with Adjutant's call for Tanitic post members to meet at 1206 Birch Street at 2:00 o'clock in uniform post cap.
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Gutsches
Hancock
Merz Hospital
Couber Bluffs
Legion
American Legion
Paul Rogge
At- Tanitic Post
Birch’ Street
Extravagance blamed for farmers' plight says Bao Hue
Fragmented text discusses extravagance as the cause of farmers' difficulties with unclear names and numbers. It mentions autos and spending, but the readable facts are sparse and names are uncertain.
Parole Revoked for Millionaire's Son in Illinois Case
Chicago officials moved to revoke the parole of Ira D. Perry Jr., who had served three years of a life sentence for murder. Perry, son of a wealthy manufacturer, was paroled from Joliet prison under a new Illinois statute. Oakes, Clinton town probation chief, requested removal of responsibility after saying he was deceived into taking charge of Perry. Detectives searched for him in Joliet and Clinton, while Perry’s location remained unsettled.
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Chicago
Dec
Oakes
Ler Smart
Linois
Perry
Bowman urges agriculture as cure for bank troubles
Sen Bowman of Ackworth Iowa visits a community meeting at the high school auditorium saying agriculture is key to solving the banking crisis. He cites farm price declines and bank failures in Iowa and nationwide, urging business leaders to back farming to restore stability.
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Ackworth
Towa
Strate Suns
L. Bowman
Farmer Bank
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Uncle Joe Still Smokes Despite Death Reports
Danville Dec 2 Uncle Joe Cannon puffed philosophically at an elongated cigar today upon learning unverified reports from the east crediting his death He had just purchased cigars and taken an automobile ride A Cannon family member said Uncle Joe was in good health
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Danville
Joe
Cannon
East
Christmas Fund Totals Reported with Several Additions
Incomplete notes outline Christmas fund progress with names such as White Shrine, Shranger, Johnson, Catholic Daughters, Royal Neighbors, and P. Brehény. Amounts listed include 3127.00, 16.00, and various small contributions, with multiple individuals named in a ledger-like summary.
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Shranger & Johnso
Catholic Daughters
Whitney
Royal
P. Brehény
Jon L. W. Niles
Thos
Ambrose Pellet
Im Nutter
James Davis Among Alleged Five Soldier Bandits
Fragmentary report details James Davis as one of five alleged soldier bandits linked to multiple robberies in Omaha. Police say the trio led a taxi crew to remote spots to rob drivers and pawnbrokers, with Davis implicated in several store and taxi heists across October including the Gitlin pawn shop theft and a Grand Avenue drugstore robbery. Additional suspects Flynn and Harrington are noted as others in the group with confessions tying them to the crimes.
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Winston Duke
Glen Harrington
Ted
Harry
Flynn
Omaha
Indi
Flyoncas
Carneil
Duke Arrington
Gitlin
North’ Sixteenth
Sheéty
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Davis
Aml Aj
Grand Avenue
lYinton
Omfta
South Omaha
Oth
Cuming
Well Known Cass Resident Passes Away Today
Obituary notes a well known Cass resident passing away today. The item mentions arrangements and court filings related to a stock sale and banking matters, with references to local individuals and prior ownership in the area.
IGWA'S NEEDS PUSHED BY FARMERS IN MIDWEST
Farmers from Iowa and neighboring states assembled at a congress to press for agricultural protections and federal legislation. The gathering supported actions backed by the American Farm Bureau Federation and urged stronger measures to aid the sector amid ongoing rural distress.
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Cony
Ame
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Hingis
Federa
Chain sales challenged as public policy ruling noted
Attorney General Ben J L Gibson issues opinion declaring chain sales against public policy amid a disputed sale of silken hose and other goods. The chaotic text shows inconsistent phrasing and unclear events, but centers on a public policy ruling affecting a chain sales practice and related commerce.
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Ben JL Gibson
Maines Quee
Buer
Luiers
Corplete
Plans For Christmas Tree At Elk Horn
The Elk Horn light school is practicing for a musical program connected to the community Christmas tree event to be held in December. Prominent locals will make several addresses as part of a big program with candy and nuts given away to children.
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Elk Horn
ELA
Tatal Light School
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Second Legion Course Feature At City Hall Thursday
The American Legion entertainment course presents Lillian Nelson, a Nebraska gift, as the attraction at City Hall on the evening of December 17. Nelson is described as possessed of unusual ability and intelligence, and her performance is touted as a highlight of the season’s offerings.
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American Legion
Lillian’ S Nelson
City Hall
Nelson
Nebraska
U.S. Hesitant on Entering Arms Conference
Reports say the administration plans cautious steps amid rumors the League of Nations seeks additional security for armies and navies. It is unofficially stated that the United States will not join any conference party under present conditions, though public sentiment appears united. A separate item notes a large crowd at a local hall for a fire department event with Harry Rogers entertaining city children.
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Washington
de Siden
United States
Thiatiene
Coolidge
Senate
Harry Rogers
Notorious draft evader seen in Florida report
A fragmented note recounts an alleged sighting of a famous draft evader in Florida. The garbled text mentions police interaction, a protest or interrogation, and references to papers or exhibits, with unclear names or places. The piece remains ambiguous and non-specific.
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Florida
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