Arrest Suspect Detained After Independence Chase
A man who said he was James Webb, 31, of Lincoln Nebraska, was held for questioning on burglary charges. Deputy Sheriff John McDonald pursued him after a chase Wednesday night, seizing a car and trailer believed linked to the suspect. The fugitive fled when spotted in Independence and was captured after entering the river area amid confusion over a Michigan license.
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Independence
James Webb
Lincoln
Neb
John McDonald
McDonald
Fairbank
Nebraska
Michigan
Savant Debunks Phrase Solid as Gibraltar
St Marys College historian Claude T. Silva says the saying solid as the Rock of Gibraltar should drop the word solid in light of aviation and modern warfare. He argues Gibraltar would be vulnerable to a single bomb and notes U S armed strength compared to major powers.
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ST. Mary’s College
Cal
Rock of Gibraltar
Claude T. Silva
Silva
Gibraltar
United States
Centennial Directors Build Prairie Schooners
Dallas AP reporting that Texas Centennial exposition directors gather properties for a $150,000 historical pageant. They must reproduce many frontier vehicles including prairie schooners stage coaches and ox carts as genuine items are rare in the Southwest.
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Dallas
Tex
Southwest
Sepois
Old stage coaches scarce in Texas needs costly import
A 19th century transportation trend shows Texas lacking authentic stage coaches while New York holds over a hundred. August Vollmann, a properties director, notes the high cost of borrowing or buying them for the Texas show. Red hair is vogue in London.
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Texas
New York State
August Vollman
Biting Dogs Of Cebu Set Philippine Record
Manila AP reports Cebu ranked among the world’s most dog biting towns. A 1935 district health report shows Cebu spent 8040 dollars for serum injections to treat bite victims at no cost, revealing 670 biting incidents.
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Cebu
Manila
Hydrophobia Treatments Administered in Series
The report notes cases of suspected hydrophobia treated with serum injections every two days, totaling 25 treatments per patient. It records the treatment protocol without detailing patient names or outcomes.
Closing Session At Rebekahs Convention Draws 500
About five hundred attended the closing session of the thirty fifth annual Linn and Jones counties Rebekahs convention held at the VFW hall in Des Moines. Visitors from multiple towns joined local members as the presiding officer accepted a combined silver offering and convention check totaling 35. The evening featured dance program pupils, musical selections by the Little Y band, and a vocal solo by Alice Spevacek.
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Rebekahs
Linn
Jones Counties
Veterans of Foreign Wars
First Street
Colfax
Keokuk
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Lone Tree
Iowa City
Belle Plaine
Cedar Falls
Independence
Mount Pleasant
Clinton
Des Moines
Waterloo
Victor
Lisbon
Shellsburg
Bureau
St. Esther Leming
Iowa
Rebekah Assembly
Mason City
Mildred Ruffcorn
L. L. Leming
Heeb D. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Marie Ann Balcar
Fitzpatrick Twins
Marion Newbold
Marilyn Moats
Betty Ann Becker
Elma Jean Batchelder
Leo Roseberry
Sara Ann Holman
Center Point
Diplomas From U S Universities Seen As Liabilities in China
Reports reaching the University of California say Chinese students with American university diplomas are no longer viewed as national hopes but as economic liabilities. The universities of California Columbia Chicago and Michigan are named as the most frowned upon by high Chinese circles.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
California
Columbia
Chicago
Michigan
Cobb marks 36 years with odd toast at plate
Hollywood humorist Irvin S. Cobb celebrated 36 years of marriage. He joked that their last anniversary was the Hardened Arteries celebration and the next would be their Upper and Lower Plate celebration.
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Hollywood (Ap
Irvin S. Cobb
Moville Woman Seeks Iowa Secretary of State Nomination
Mrs Henry Wood of Moville Iowa a Republican candidate for secretary of state has twenty years of activity in agricultural and welfare affairs. She led 4 H Girl Scouts and women's clubs and served as rural women district leader in Ninth and Fourth districts. She is vice chairman of Woodbury county Republican committee since 1930 and cites farm family welfare as core in her platform.
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Sioux City
Henry Wood
Moville
Iowa
Wood
Woodbury County
Republican Committee
R. J. Anderson
Morningside College
Alice
Iowa State College
Howard
Boosting Sunday School at Holy Comforter Church
Kenilworth Illinois church officials expect strong summer Sunday school attendance. Students who learn their lessons will receive ice cream cones and theater tickets as rewards.
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Kenilworth, Ill
Holy Comforter
Men See Triple Here Without Single Drink
SAN FRANCISCO AP reports the Shields triplets Virgil Charles and Theodore born in the city, identical in looks except Charles gaining weight, who run a tavern after losing their jobs post repeal. All 26, they play violins and live with their father awaiting three brides to arrive together, planning marriages in threes.
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San Francisco
Shields
Virgil
Charles
Theodore
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Elgin & Hamilton
Linn and
Jones Rebekahs
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Standard Oil
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