Prisoner from Milwaukee faces 1 to 3 years for armed robbery attempt
A 20 year old man, brought from Milwaukee in October 1927, was sentenced to one to three years for an armed robbery attempt after a failed break in. He was charged following his raid on a local location. Meanwhile Herman Haggard, 70, a Lincoln family relative, lay seriously ill in St Joseph's hospital, with doctors reporting his condition critical. The same day, Nina Herrin Millar faced grand jury charges for the killing of John Swan, a father of nine, with Millar surrendering to authorities and contesting the shooting. In Texas, a bridge collision near Bellevue killed six people, including Mitcham, 65, of Wickit Falls, prompting an official inquiry.
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Lincoln Hil
St. Charles
Herman Hagdard
Abraham Lincoln
St. Joseph's Hospital
Haapaard
Haggard
Happord
Lincoln
Nina
Herrin
Othie Miller
John Swanwall
Millar
Wichita Walls
Tex
Bellevue
Smith Creek
Mitcham
Wickit Falls
Bargain Offerings Promised by Local Merchants NewsTelegraph
The NewsTelegraph features a double page cooperative ad listing tomorrow and Wednesday bargains from local merchants. Items include garden plants at 26 to 35 percent below cost, silk crepe de chine at 1 per yard, rayon spreads at 1.97, house potatoes at ??, and various sale prices on hats, handbags, and cleaning goods. The ad touts daily specials and low prices across multiple shops for a five day event.
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Peckine Abelves
J Christensen Dies After Prolonged Illness in Atlantic
Jacob Christensen longtime Atlantic merchant and councilman dies at 52 after lengthy illness following major surgery. Born 1888 in Denmark he came to the United States in 1871 settling in Council Bluffs then Atlantic. He helped lead Christensen Brothers Mercantile later running a grocery and bakery with family partners. Survived by wife Mrs Christensen and eight siblings including Mort Christensen, Irvin, Ruby, and William Tox. Funeral details pending.
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Atlantic
Ing
Sti
Jacob C ‘Tensen
Onrutaagen Brothers
Pany
Christensen
Christenmett
Jenniamundgen Hospital
Cohneil
Butts
Biederlen
Denmark
Paul Oesen
United
Walnut
Swan Lake
S. Dal
C Bluffs
Christenson
Express J Companies
Council- Bluffs
Mercantile ‘Company
Peter
Nelson
Los Angeles
Mort
Waz
J. G-Penney Company
Walhad
North Ward
Man Slaying Charges Filed In Cedar Rapids
June reports detail manslaughter charges against Goodhue merchant and police linked to a wreath night incident in Raymond. Simon, 15, was shot in the leg during May 22 events. he fled after the wound and attempted to plead, but life could not be saved. County authorities filed the case, naming local officials.
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Cédar Rapids
Agal Goodhue
Raymond
Simon
Oll
Géallgne
Queatanin
Gaye
3 Million Fire Destroys Blocks in Norfolk Blast
Fire swept across seven city blocks in Norfolk Virginia on June 8. An explosion near a wharf caused a barge blast and spread flames aided by wind. About 20 people were hospitalized with burns and local businesses and docks were heavily damaged.
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Norfolk
Aldad
Hells' Dozen
Hone
Gail
Umaka
Aes
Udthen
David Y Ther
Unclear Package Message About Postage Sent
Fragmentary OCR note describes a package bearing a $22 postage sent. Mentions News-Telegraph, two plates for an advertisement, and references to upcoming papers. Text is garbled with misreads and stray quotes making exact details uncertain.
Local Merchant Dies After Prolonged Illness
An elderly business man, one of the oldest merchants in the area, died after a lengthy illness. The deceased, identified as Mr. Christensen, was well known in the community for his longstanding role in local commerce and civic engagement. Funeral arrangements are pending as friends and neighbors reflect on his contributions.
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Chrsténsen
Alf
Mutchants
Two Big Chicago Banks Face Receivership After Mergers
Two major Chicago banks seek receivership as six neighborhood banks close after mergers among downtown lenders. The consolidation tally shows combined assets around 363 million dollars and deposits near 285 million, elevating the new bank to third in Chicago and twentieth nationally.
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Chicago
June
I. N
Mathet
Hicago
State Bank
Forenan State Trust and Savings Bank
Ting
Natiotta
Central Trust Company of
Llinoig
National Bank of the ‘Republic
United States
Griswold man badly hurt in Oakland crash. driver held
GrIswold resident Cr G Reynolds 62 suffered a fractured skull and head injuries after a high speed crash on Highway 22 near Oakland. H B Herrick, a Griswold butcher, is jailed on scene. Reynolds was treated at Jones hospital and Herrick faces charges. A second collision involving S B Honstead’s Chrysler damaged two cars.
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Cr G. Reynolds
Griswold
Jones Hospital
H. B. Herrick
Oakland
Jones
Herrick
Reynolds
Reynolde Ying
Bluffs
Reylds
Aon
R. Reynolds
Gionsies
Justice of the Peace
W. S. Powell
Gts
Pottawattamie
Council ‘Bluffs
S. B. Honstead
Gris‘wold
Jor. Wilson
Cornell Bluffs
Us & Itehway
Hematead
Jack Heene
Chrysler
W. TL Wilson
Council Bluffs
Man
Carnon
Wilson
Fenaral Highway
Hemstead
Al Capone Riches Seizure Ordered by Government
Government moves to seize Al Capone assets amid ongoing efforts to recover proceeds from his criminal empire. Officials cite accumulated wealth as tainted by illicit activity and seek disposition under law.
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AL Capone
Probe into Boston banker David Murdock death in New York
Police probe the death of David R. Murdock a prominent Boston banker and political leader found in his New York hotel room on a business trip. He had a discolored right eye and bruised face raising questions about a possible fall or foul play as authorities investigate.
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David R. Murdock
Boston
New York
Mir Murdock
Iowan Insured In Jail Attack
Dayton Ohio reports a jail assault injuring a policeman and three prisoners as four men opened fire with shotguns. Prisoners Vincent Nagy George Clark Alfred Berry were wounded. turnkey George Reese was struck by pellets and glass. The motive cited involved jailbreak attempts.
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Dayton
I. N
Rhen
Miss Ree
Vincent Nagy
George Clark
Sioux City
Ill
Alfred Berry
Patralinin
George Reese
Audubon County highway 71 paving nears opening
Work on U.S. highway 71 from the Prather filling station northeast of Audubon to the county line is nearing open status with traffic to be allowed Saturday. The project, overseen by resident engineer C. F. Mattox, includes surfacing to the county line and further paving by the C. F. Lytle Construction Co connecting Prather station to U.S. 32. Material is hauled from Atlantic as crews extend the link south toward the cemetery corner.
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U.S. Highway
Prather
Augutle Chrokyl
Audubon County
C. If. Mattox
Prather State
Nh Point
Lorah
Audubon
Lytle Company
Atlantic
U. S. 32
Cemetery Corner
Frank Want
Creed
Cass County
Som
Rioting erupts in Pennsylvania coal strike clashes
By Leo V. Doran Pittsburgh June 8 Latent bitterness of the 1927 bituminous coal strike flared into open rioting across a 70 mile front at dawn as strikers and state troopers clash. About 600 miners participated. 25 to 30 officers were injured. tear gas rockets and bombs were used near Westland and Kinloch mine area as patrols contained the unrest. One man jailed in Anita faces fifteen days. other arrests reported amid chaotic scenes with stones and gunfire.
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Leo V. Doran
Pittsburgh
Pennnsylvania
Fiot
Midland
Pittsburgh Coil
Westland
Washington
Coalion
Westland Dist
Patice
Kinloch
New Kensington
Fragmentary note from Heverly Hills paper fragment
A garbled Sunday morning clipping discusses debt relief and a general mood of concern. The readable text cites widespread worry and mentions reducing all debts as a possible remedy, noting only a few nations or individuals remain unaffected.
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Heverly Hills
Cal
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King
Capone
Cheaterfield
Tyleday
Police Department
G. Reynolds
Audubon County Line
Jay
Lloyd Atwood
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Coss
Atwood
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