Trial report details slot machine case in Ottumwa Iowa
Investigator recounts two men removing machines to the sheriff’s office in Waukon and a local official’s stance on slot machines. Joes Jaques reports that Iowa officials will prosecute all clear evidence of slot machine operation, despite city tolerance, closing the matter for Wapello County.
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Chines
Elilis
Sheriffs Office
Waukon
Ellis
Tines
Saul
O'Connor
Sppi
Rae Jamund
Dexter
Frank Hal
le Crosse
Wis
Simte
Pork “& Fimdler
Nureal
J C Des
Dmurw
Cnet
Specia
Hewner
Otto
Peter
Trew
Ee Grier
Vanpelt
Ottumwa
Iowa
Cry
Eid
Grier
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JO R. Jaques
Ben-Gay Pain Relief Ad Tries Vivid Claims
An old style advertisement touts Ben-Gay as a cure for rheumatic pains. It promises a tingling sensation and fast relief as the ointment is absorbed into the bloodstream. Purchase from druggists, ensure the box bears the Ben-Gay label.
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Baume
First Transcontinental Airmail Flight Completes in 1921
The inaugural long distance airmail journey was finished in February 1921 after 83 hours and 2 minutes of non stop flight, marking a milestone in American aviation and mail delivery.
Unclear testimony stirs probe into state officials
A fragment from a Marshalltown page recounts questions about an investigation into Mr Hamilton and possible misconduct by state officials including Justice Department members. The text alleges pressure on witnesses and mentions Attorney General Ed O Connor, Anderson and Jake Harkiner in a tainted witness scenario.
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Marshalltown
Nam m Cour
Hamilton
Baomilter
Jake Harkiner
Ed O'Connor
Sioux City
Mass
Department of Justice
Berkeway
Barkeway
Wes Porsa
Court voids portion of Home Owners Act ruling impacts state control
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a key provision of the Home Owners Loan Act of 1933 unconstitutional, upholding state authority over Milwaukee area corporations. The decision aligns with a view limiting federal power and sustains state-chartered banks and associations under state supervision.
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Washington
New Deal
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Banking Department
Soxrd
Congress
AAA
Democrats Worried By Magazine Poll Spangler Declares
Spangler asserts the Literary Digest poll shows Democrats fear electoral change, citing comments by Farley and Cedar Rapids Republican Swanpler. He argues the public favors a national government shift despite claims of a Democratic landslide and denies ballots reaching Democrats.
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Spangler
Des ‘Aidines
INS
Roosevelt
Midwest
Mary
John Biondey
Chicago
Sarcison
Swanpler
Cedar Rapids
James A. Farley
Parley
Spanish Cabinet Resigns After Two Months in Power
Madrid reports the Spanish Cabinet resigns after two months in office. Premier Joaquin Chaparizia, who had served since Sept. 25 and reshuffled Oct. 28, submitted the resignation to President Alcala Zs mora amid a budget controversy for 1936. French airlines merged into one company in 1888.
High Court Hears Farwell Act Defense and AAA Debate
The high court presses for how farm act taxes are calculated as Reed defends the act while McReynolds and conservatives press for the methodology and constitutional bounds. Justices question the basis of rates and the role of statistics in setting remittances as cases seek to restrain AAA amendments and appeals on farm program taxation.
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McReynolds
Reed
Department of Agriculture
Justice Srondsis
Bie
Justice Stone
Uke Brandeis
Tibernl
Justice Butler
NRA
Raed
Tribunel
AAA
Washturn Crosby Company
Kansas Millers
Lewisi
Zice Millers
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Renort
Frank Barnes
Frank Sracs
Sampweo
Martin
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Maser
Riondes Attenna
Secsian
Herne
Ounugur
Itame
Ben-Gay
Away
Crookes
Berters
Mesie
Gauc
Omppe
Staal Vn
Atte
Mowle
Atacamens
Pecist Ue
Gor
Freir
Rich Amndarson
Liquor Commission
Anderson
Ehissless
William Lo Eamberts
Se Gan. i
Bertici
Bauer Tranet
Rock Island
High Court Hears
Farw Act Defended
United States
General Mills, Inc
Pillsbury Flour Mills Company
Commander ‘Larabee Corporation
Russell Miller J Miling Company
International Milling Company
Sanford
Armstrong
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