More Power for Wilkie Secret Service Move
Washington June 1 a report says a drive to extend the secret service to all federal detectives is under way Friends of Chief John B Wilkie urge him to head a department of justice special agents project That would give Wilkie influence over prosecutions against corporations pursued by the government
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Councilmen Held to Grand Jury in Boardwalk Bribery Case
Atlantic City June 1 city officials including Dougherty faced grand jury on charges of accepting 500 to vote for a boardwalk ordinance costing 1 000 000. Detective Burns testified he ran a sting with a fake boardwalk scheme to trap officials. Ten killed in Manila bridge collapse reported in same dispatch.
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Burlington 1942 convention draws 1000 delegates in Iowa
Burlington Iowa June 1942 annual convention of the United Commercial Travelers association gathers about 1,000 delegates. The event features a large parade with participation by Fifty-fourth Regiment band and other local bands, steamboat excursions and receptions arranged by the committee. Ottumwa opens $225000 federal building later to host federal court sessions. the new post office on the lower floor distributes mail.
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United Commercial Travelers’ Association
Moose Todge
Fifty-fourth Regiment Bank of Ot
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Fifty-third Regiment
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Federal Court
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Measles Epidemic Claims Fourth Davenport Child
Davenport Iowa June 1 Alice BE Murphy aged one year, daughter of Mrs. Alice Murphy of Valley Junction, died as the fourth victim of a measles outbreak that has sickened nearly 300 inmates at the Iowa soldiers' orphans home. The home is quarantined and care is being provided by special physicians and nurses.
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Alice BE Murphy
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Valley Junction
Iowa Soldiers
Colored club women elect Mrs Bush of Des Moines president
Mrs J B Bush of Des Moines was chosen president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's clubs for a third time at the Sioux City convention. Other officers include Mrs Emma Dardner vice president Mrs L M Coates second vice president Mrs Alice Thompson secretary and Mrs Salle Hutchinsons correspondence secretary. J P Hamilton treasurer and Mrs Jog Brown of Des Moines organizer. A separate brief notes a camel belonging to Lamont Brothers circus being shot by a discharged worker Rainey hitting the camel after a dispute. Rainey was arrested.
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LaMont’ Brothers' Circus
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Rainey
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Minocqua fire destroys block in Wisconsin causing heavy loss
A large fire razed an entire business block in Minocqua Wisconsin with damages near 100000. The blaze felled Laketida hotel among the destroyed structures. Other reports include a collapsed car near Holcomb Indiana and a fatal fall associated with Mississippi floodwaters.
Iowa Falls Prepares Largest National Guard Encampment
Encampment planned for August in Iowa Falls will involve the four Iowa brigade regiments plus a squadron of Sixth US Cavalry from Fort Des Moines. Governor Carroll and staff will review troops in a ten day program featuring drills maneuvers skirmishes sham battles and athletic contests. About 3200 to 3500 soldiers expected with site and grounds space confirmed after officials inspected the grounds.
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Conklin
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United States Regular ‘ Army
Dlan
Iowa
National Guard
Regular Army
Fort, Des Moines
Sixth United States Cavalry
War Department &J. Washington
Carroll
Skilled Workmen Walk Out At Cudahy Plant Sioux City
A second strike at the Cudahy Packing plant in Sioux City ia begins as fifteen skilled overhaulers in the sweet tickling department walk out demanding 21 cents per hour up from 10. Afraid the walkout will draw others, workers fear further disruption as they may be called to replace strikers and many join in the excitement.
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Cudahy Packing
Sioux City
Cudahy Packing Company
Senate approves eight hour limit in government contracts
Washington reports the Senate by 45 to 11 vote passed a measure extending the eight hour principle to government contracts for labor. The act imposes a $5 penalty for each violation and is backed by labor interests while opponents argue government limits infringe on private rights.
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Debates on Reciprocity and Taft Legacy in House
Washington June 1 The House debated Canadian reciprocity during discussion of the military academy appropriation bill Representative Shackelford asserted reciprocity was Taft’s work and a former president’s policy while Representative Prince countered that the Democratic speaker aligned with Taft. Colonel Roosevelt was cited by Hardwick as predicting his nomination and defeat. Steenerson presented a petition signed by 31 079 farmers urging repeal to prevent Canada from accepting terms.
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Lorimer Case Up Tuesday In Senate Debate
Senator Kern of Indiana, speaking for the minority, said Lorimer’s case would be laid before the Senate Monday and likely held over to Tuesday. He predicted a two week discussion and vowed to keep the matter before the body until action. Lorimer’s supporters say he will arrive in Washington early next week.
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Lorimer
Senate
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Peoria Terminal Dispute Ties Up Illinois Lines
Alton back in Peoria shows schedules resumed after settlement terms not released. Peoria and Pekin authorities alleged $30,000 unpaid rent. Chicago and Alton lines barred from Peoria passenger station and yards during the dispute. Clark leads in Rhode Island Democratic primary. Champ Clark ahead in New Jersey race.
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Ill
L. J. Ferritor
Chicago ‘and Alton
Linois Lines
Peoria
Memorial sermon and church services announced
A pastor will speak at a memorial sermon before the Woodmen gathering in the church. Bible study at noon Christian Endeavor meets at 7. The Christian vine note of Piability with Leader Ethel Tow. Public invited to all services.
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The Pasadena prima donna on stage at ATLANTICS THEATRE
A review of a Southern California stage program highlighting The Pasadena Pra and The Desert Sweetheart. G. M. Anderson and Ve dah Bertram lead, with emphasis on dignified presentation and strong heart. Pathé's Weekly Current Events notes a Monday one day showing.
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Grippii’ Riemance
G. M. Anderson
Vedah Bertram
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Hogs and cattle receipts steady with mixed prices Chicago market
Chicago hog prices show a weak close after a brief early advance with top at 7.85 and bids around 7.10 to 7.40 for various lots. receipts about 6,000. Cattle receipts 200, steady. sheep 1,500 steady. Omaha reports hogs open higher with bulk 7.20 to 7.85 and tops near 7.40. cattle receipts 58, sheep 369. Regular piano tuning graduate claims high reliability and harmony.
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Chicago
Til
Omaha
Wanted Help Advertisements Fragment in Atlantic Iowa
Fragmentary OCR text lists several job and personal notices with broken phrases including WANTED positions for a permanent role and wiring work, references and addresses in Atlantic Iowa, mentions of Swartzenburg and a few scattered names, plus stray phrases about medicine and care.
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Iowa
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Pri Peried
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