Roosevelt Era Battles Insull Richberg Rivalry Story
In Chicago decades ago a young lawyer Donald Richberg battled Samuel Insull overcharged utility practices. Richberg, as city counsel, faced threats and probes yet won a landmark case. The piece also notes Puerto Rico governance turmoil under Winship, Roosevelt aides Tugwell and Carter, and critiques from Senator Carter Glass on monetary policy and federal reforms.
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Pain Relief Claim For Rheumatic Joints Sold Locally
Advert says a safe swift acting prescription Allenru 15 cures rheumatic agony and joint pain in days. Claims excess uric acid leaves beds within 24 hours and pain swelling vanish, promising money back if results not seen. Sold by May Drug Co Podzimek and modern druggists.
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J W Derflinger Dies Father of Local Banker
John W Derflinger longtime Cedar Rapids banker and former vice president and cashier of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank died in Clinton at 5 40 am Thursday. He had moved to Clinton a year ago with his son and previously lived with a daughter in California. He resided in Cedar Rapids over 25 years and worked in creamery and produce trades. Survived by son L J Derflinger. body sent to Cedar Rapids for services and burial.
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Aged Guard Relives Dillinger Jail Escape
In Crown Point Indiana the state's case opened against Ernest Blunk a 24 year old fingerprint expert accused of aiding in John Dillinger's jail breakout. Matt J Brown 76 a jail guard testified Blunk ordered him inside the jail and Brown said he could not figure why. The trial was expected to wrap up that day.
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Joe Paquette fights for uncle's $78000 bequest
In Iron Mountain Michigan and Chicago Illinois the story follows Joe Paquette told by two Chicago lawyers that his uncle in Canada left him a $78000 bequest. An aerial survey for mineral deposits is planned in Aim to aim.
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Opening lead choices in three notrump contracts explained
The article analyzes how opening leads influence Notrump contracts with a detailed example. It weighs bidding history, suit confusion, and risk, arguing that top of nothing leads offer the best chance when no clear suit fits. It notes a specific hand and discusses West's prudent lead strategy.
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Thirty Patients Carried From Burning Bradford Sanatorium
Hudson Wisconsin report: nearly thirty patients including a mother and her newborn baby were carried to safety as the Bradford sanatorium burned. Loss estimated at 140000 to 150000 dollars. Fire started by a short circuit in the attic. Firemen and townspeople aided evacuations amid wind driven embers.
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Dust Storm Drops Rain as Cedar Rapids Faces Heavy Dust
Muddy rain mixed with a dust storm shrouded Cedar Rapids Wednesday evening, blotting visibility and coating surfaces. Rainfall reached 0.19 inches, winds stayed violent through Thursday, and a daylight drop from 95 to 68 marked the day. All vehicles to be lighted by 7:45 p.m.
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Wedding dispute over share in Hope Chest sparks suit
Earl Warner sues Adeline Sherz for half of the couple's Hope Chest, claiming their nine year marriage produced the diamond ring and $830. He alleges he contributed a dollar for every quarter she saved, with the court hearing in circuit court before Judge Frank Shepherd.
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French War Vets Seek To Force Limitation Of Arms
Paris reports 3.5 million World War I veterans form Confederation Nationale des Anciens Combatants to press government for arms limitation, women’s suffrage, and dissolution of parliament. Leader Robert Monnier promises proportional representation, women’s vote, new elections, and a crackdown on party politics.
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Are white rats safe pets for children
A health note explains that white rats and other common pets are safe for children if proper hygiene is observed. It stresses thorough hand washing after handling animals to prevent intestinal parasites and parasite transmission through contaminated saliva or contact.
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Animal Carriers Tied to Disease Spread Across City
A Great Dane in a large hospital carried diphtheria bacilli in its throat during an epidemic. The author suspects domestic cats may spread whooping cough or scarlet fever to neighborhood children. Newspapers also report parrot fever and findings of disease in ground squirrels and rats.
Foulois Defends Army Plane Deals in Congress Speech
Maj. Gen. Benjamin D Foulois chief of the air corps defended airplane purchases for the army against criticism from a House Military Affairs sub committee. He called the report accusing him of legal violations erroneous and unfair and denied plans to retire from his posts.
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Beiswanger Sues For Divorce In Reno
Margaret Starbuck Beiswanger filed suit for divorce from George W. Beiswanger in Reno. The couple wed in Iowa City on July 24, 1928. The petition cites cruelty as the grounds.
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Iowa City
House trims World's Fair appropriation to $200000
The House voted 92 to 90 to cut the proposed federal participation in the Chicago Century of Progress from 405000 to 200000 dollars. The narrow margin reflects partisan debate over funding for the fair.
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