Seven Indicted in Kidnapping of William Hamm
A federal grand jury indicted seven defendants including Alvin Karpis for participation in the $100,000 kidnapping of William Hamm Jr. on June 15, 1933. Other named defendants include Charles Fitzgerald Jack Peifer Edmond Bartholmey Byron Bolton Arthur Barker and Elmer Farmer with varying roles and current prison statuses.
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John
Jack) Peifer
St. Paul
Edmond C. Bartholmey
Bensenville, I
Hamm
Byron Bolton
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul Bank
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Alcatraz
Bremer
Elmer Farmer
Bensonville
Leavenworth
Rescue ends in Moose River mine tragedy and survival
Dr. Robertson 65 and Scadding are lifted from the Reynolds shaft after 44 hours of perilous rescue work at Moose River. Herman Magill died earlier, while the mine officials vow to seal the shaft amid the crowd of sightseers. A inquest is planned to determine the cause.
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Reynolds _ shaft
Reynolds Shaft
Moose River
Robertson
Toronto
Captain Blight
Scadding
Reynolds
Salvation Army
Herman Magill
Magill
Hirschfield
F. R. Davis
Magill and Robertson
Iowa Democrats Split Over Funds Debate
Des Moines AP report on rift within Iowa Democrats over campaign finance practices. Treasurer L. H. Hughes backs noncoercive funding while Gov. Clyde L. Herring defends curbs on 3 percent state employee deductions. both discuss party finance philosophy and pledge cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
L. H. Hughes
Democratic State Central Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Hughes
Herring
Air Pictures Of South America Shown By Young Men's Bureau
Senior Chamber of Commerce members are invited to an 7:30 p m screening of a South American travelogue presented by the Young Men's Bureau. The aerial log traces a flight from the West Indies to Central America, Mexico and back, with Pan American Airways backing and a musical score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
South America
West Indies
South American
United States
Central America
Mexico
Pan American Airways System
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pan American
International Airways
Farm Employee Injured Detaching Clutch From Tractor Plow
Harry Ogden a 53 year old farm worker from Clarence was badly hurt when he released the clutch on a tractor plow and was thrown beneath the implement. He sustained a fractured right hip multiple cuts and bruises and was taken to St Luke’s hospital for treatment after the machine ran about twenty feet before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ogden
Clarence
Earl Elijah
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ogden
Snell Recommended for Permanent GOP Convention Chair
Rep. Bert L. Snell of New York, House minority floor leader, was recommended Wednesday for the permanent chairmanship of the Republican convention opening in Cleveland on June 9. The recommendation is effectively an appointment, with final approval to come from the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bertrand Snell
New York
House
Four Hurt as Car Overturns on No 11 Near Walker
A car driven by D F Spencer 65 of 2416 B avenue NE left highway 11 near Walker and overturned several times injuring four people. Mrs Frank M Davis 720 Sixteenth Street SE suffered deep scalp wounds and possible leg fracture. Spencer head injuries and bruises. Passengers Thomas McGinn 1410 First Avenue East bruised and Mrs J L Craft on Iowa City Road SW treated for injuries. Mrs Craft aided by a Walker doctor before transport. Sheriff’s office notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Davis
Sixteenth Street
Cedar Rapids
D. F. Spencer
B Avenue NE
Highway 11
Walker
Davis
Mercy Hospital
Spencer
St. Luke’s Hospital
Thomas McGinn
First Avenue E
J. L. Craft
Iowa City Road
Larry Condon
Ida L Lillie to Mary L Hanna Deed Details
Ida L Lillie transfers to Mary L Hanna land parcel described as SE NW except road in section 38 township 85 range 6. Consideration listed as $1 and vas con. Date referenced as 11-12-35. Records show a quiet transfer of ownership within the county land records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida L Lillie
Mary L Hanna
Taxpayers Group 15 Gaining Ground in Iowa
A Cedar Rapids speaker argues tax economy is possible even in well governed areas. He cites 1935 U S government costs totaling 15.5 billion dollars and urges citizens to recognize that all government costs are borne by all people. He calls for organized citizen action to curb waste and insists responsible spending requires transparency and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
United States
Iowa
America
Des Moines
Raps Board Tactics At Phone Hearing
A report details profits from instrument rentals for 1902 to 1927 and the 1927 policy shift selling rentals to subsidiaries at a $14 million gain. It notes write-ups in Bell system plants and claims the seller fixed prices, shifting obsolescence risk to buyers as the French phone emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickley
Bell System
Shirley Temple Turns Seven With Birthday Cheer
Shirley Temple, the famous child star known for dimples and box office appeal, celebrated her seventh birthday in Hollywood. Her day included opening gifts such as a pony, a bicycle, and a turquoise ring, blowing out seven candles on a home made cake, and a visit to crippled children at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Shirley Temple
Jack
George, Jr
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William Amm
Democratic Party
Air Pictures
Young Men’s Bureau
Snell
H. G. Fussell
Opt
UAAS
2Nd Ave
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Aida
Taxpayers’ Group
Craemer’s
Mousseline de Loire
Kate Greenaway
First Avenue
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