Murderer known as Bluebeard of the Mountains is executed
In Clarksburg West Virginia 1932 the judge presides as 1200 spectators watch the execution of Harry Powers alias Pierson the Bluebeard of the Mountains He was convicted of killing five people including Mrs Doro Ol Pressler Lemke The case involved a hidden garage chamber and a mass murder spurred by matrimonial schemes and money Powers confessed on the eve of death and died at Moundsville Penitentiary.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Harry F. Powers
Iowa
Bluebeard
Asta Eicher
Park Ridge
Ill
Chicago
Cornelius O. Pierson
Pierson
Powers
Eicher
Pittsburgh
Ficher’s. Powers
Harrison County
Quiet Dell Farm
Mrs. Eschher
Grethe
Harry Escher
Annabelle Eicher
Lemke
State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Charles Flemming
Worcester
Mass
Cedar Rapids Ranch
Little Grocery
The Dawn of Discovery and Change
The poem reflects on invention and science transforming life and work. It contrasts curiosity with resistance, noting how chance chemistry and bold thinking spark progress that reshapes society and daily routines. It hints at the tension between tradition and new ideas driving many careers.
First Lutheran Groups Work For Interests Of The Whole Congregation
The church motto The church is your society guides First Lutheran auxiliary members under Rev. Henry Scherer. All societies meet quarterly with the parish education council. The goal stresses loyalty to the whole, boosting attendance and church service involvement. All officers will be installed at the 11 a.m. service.
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First Lutheran Church
Henry Scherer
First Lutheran
Eastern Star and Masonic Officers to Be Installed Jointly
West Liberty notes joint installation for Lotus chapter No 320 Order of Eastern Star and Mount Calvary lodge on January 4. Lotus chapter officers include Alverda James and Frank Robinson with several others. Mount Calvary lodge officers include Emmer Webb and R W Christison. Royal Arch Masons elect M A Sander and colleagues.
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West Liberty
Lotus Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Alverda James
Frank Robinson
Robert Wolf
Clarence J. Lawton
Andrew Guthrie
E. E. Hale
Ed Webb
Axel Engstrom
Mount Calvary Lodge
Emmer Webb
R. W. Christison
S. W
Robert Buckman
J. W
J. E. Kimball
C. M. Beach
W. C. Kimberly
Royal Arch Masons
M. A. Sander
Alvin Baily
C. R. Preiss
W. G. Eichenauer
Frankness in public life and recent book notes reveal publicity
A columnist notes frankness helps publicity for press agents and recounts book mentions. A vignette describes two veteran actors entering a hotel at 10 10 as radio broadcasters recall old stage door keeper roles, set in the 1940s with a 1936 copyright.
December 27 historic year ends Rasputin era
A fragmentary recap ties a December day to Rasputin's death and the collapse of the Russian court. It notes the royal family’s fate, a Sicily Calabria earthquake, and a historical recall dated December 28, 1908 with Wilson’s birth anniversary.
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Gregory Rasputin
Russia
Woodrow Wilson
Sicily
Calabria
Notable Executions in Moscow and Iroquois Theater Fire
On December 29 1934 Leonid Nikolaieff and thirteen communists were executed in Moscow for aiding the assassination of Sergei Kiroff. The death toll for the Kiroff crime rises to 117. Also remembered is the Iroquois theater fire of December 30 1903 in Chicago in which 566 people died.
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Leonid Nikolaieff
Communist Party
Moscow
Sergei Kiroff
Communist Political Bureau
Kiroff
Chicago
Iroquois Theater
Immigrant depot Ellis Island noted in New Year timeline
A historical recap marks Dec 31 1890 as Ellis Island’s first immigration contact, mentions later immigration law limits, and notes Ellis Island’s role after Castle Garden. Jan 1 recalls Persia becoming Iran two years ago, and Jan 2 reports a New Jersey murder case in Flemington with Justice Trenchard presiding.
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Ellis Island
United States
New World
Old Castle Garden
Flemington
N. J
Thomas W. Trenchard
State of New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Masonic Lodge Officers to Be Installed in Jan
Iowa City announces installation of new Masonic lodge No. 4 officers at a special meeting January 7. Dr W E Spence becomes worshipful master succeeding Clinton H Smoke, with Ray V Smith senior warden F M Pauley junior warden B W Bridenstine treasurer W J Weeber secretary George D Koser trustee three years and Smoke trustee to fill expired term of L P Kessler. 2400 to 2500 parts needed for the modern automobile.
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Iowa City
Masonic Lodge
A. M
W. E. Spence
Clinton H. Smoke
Ray V. Smith
F. M. Pauley
B. W. Bridenstine
W. J. Weeber
George D. Koser
Mr. Smoke
L. P. Kessler
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Wallows
Hamilton Faron
Dorool Pressler Lemke
Northboro
Store
H. G. Fussell
Okinow
2Nd Ave
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Cager Oi
Edgar A, Guest
Napoleon
General de Caulaincourt
Sigmund Spaeth
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Elizabeth Atkins
Milano
DR. Grabow
Frank
OFC Oerize
Manzan Pile
Alka Seltzer
Pinkhams Compound
Aaa
Stuart
Cee
Neal
Lea
Petr
Vitalis
Eal
Pem
Rie Ok
Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Persia
Iran
Pers
Mays Tea Room
Vienna
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