Dust Storm Claims Three Lives Across Plains and Midwest
Swirling dust clouds driven by a 25 mph wind crossed the plains into the Midwest, killing at least three Kansas children from pneumonia and causing extensive crop and property damage. The storm spread from eastern Wyoming to Illinois, closing schools and flooding subways as Chicago endured its heaviest rain of the year.
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Lone Tree School Board Opens First Meeting After Election
The Lone Tree school board held its first session since the election on Monday evening, addressing post election actions and district priorities.
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National Police Move To End Gang Careers
Chicago report describes a plan for a nationwide police network to curb gang activity. Officials including Donald C. Stone cite state police expansion, interstate radio links, and justice departments as key fronts. If enacted by multiple states, about 3,000 new state police officers could join by 1936.
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Board Elects McMillan as President and Welcomes Cantrell
The board elected H. A. McMillan as president and welcomed Dr. C. M. Cantrell as new members. This signals leadership change and expansion of the board’s oversight.
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C. M. Cantrell
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Government To Call 37 More Witnesses At Chase Trial
Thirty seven potential federal witnesses remain to testify against John Paul Chase a former California bootlegger and ally of George Baby Face Nelson in the murder of a DOJ officer. Eighteen witnesses have already testified. Remaining names include Melvin Purvis Chicago head of the division of investigation and Helen Gillis held in Michigan for harboring Nelson.
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Killer Makes Good Tough Guy Boast As He Dies In Chair
CHICAGO INS Chester Novak 30 year old killer kept his boast to be the toughest man burned in the chair as he died after two more electric jolts the first time in Cook county jail death room witnesses saw him stir after initial shocks then 1900 and 900 volt blasts finally pronouncing him dead at 12 12 am Novak who killed a robbery victim reportedly ate a hearty last meal and played pinochle with guards until the death march Gov Horner had refused to intervene leaving Novak to face execution without mercy.
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INS
Chester Novak
Cook County
Novak
Henry Horner
Kidney and Bladder Health Urges Haarlem Oil Capsules
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a kidney and bladder stimulant and diuretic. It claims to cleanse kidneys, reduce symptoms like backache and puffy eyes, and offers a 35-cent box from druggists with swift results.
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