Insull Defeat At Cost Of 36 Million Dollars
In a Chicago trial scene, Cyrus Eaton tames Samuel Insull in a financial war marked by a claimed 143 million swindle. Eaton forces a price rise to 400, then settles for 350 a share, costing Insull 56 million in peace and 48 million cash plus 8 million stock.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Cyrus Eaton
Cleveland
Insull
Ja Salle Street
Small Fry
May Stoetzel
Lydia Stoner
Des Moines
John Origer
Corporation Securities Company
Leslie E. Salter
The
Eaton
Will Rogers on amnesty and parole boards in 1934
Beverly Hills editor quotes Will Rogers attacking parole and pardon systems as perpetuating crime. He jokes that offenders appear to be released from multiple institutions, likening the process to a touring theatrical group and criticizing state pardon boards for idle days awaiting new cases.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Will
Sneak thieves hit federal offices in Dallas
Federal offices in Dallas were burglarized as investigators traced reports that Thomas Robinson Jr alleged kidnapper of Mrs. Berry Stoll of Louisville was in Texas. The thieves escaped with the pocketbooks of two clerks.
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Dallas
Tex
Thomas Robinson, Jr
Berry Stoll
Louisville
Texas
Community Gardens Harvest Totals Reported By Supervisor
E S Smith garden supervisor reports a 4950 pounds bean harvest from county garden plats completed Oct 16 with 1230 pounds of wax beans donated by Sisters of Mercy at Sacred Heart academy from Mound Farm. Total to date includes 8100 pounds tomatoes and six tons of corn canned into 3061 No 2 cans.
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E. S. Smith
Simpson Gardens
Maple Park
Board of Education
Smith
Wire Tapping By Feds Sure Legal Says Morgenthau
An odd column asserts that wire tapping is legal and widespread, noting government probes and AT&T sensitivity. It suggests Treasury Secretary Morgenthau commented on tapping, while phone company officials demand law changes and caution about enforcement. The piece mocks the idea of universal tapping with humor.
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Feds
Greta Garbo Buys Luggage Quiet on Going Home
Hollywood reports Greta Garbo bought several trunks at a department store fueling rumors of a return to Sweden. The Swedish star remained silent as her studio declined to comment while witnesses noted the shopping spree coinciding with the end of her Yenpe contract, leaving her free to travel.
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Greta Garbo
Hollywood
Sweden
Leo
Feu
New Hampshire Man Found Slain In Alley
Joseph Seige 56, a well to do contracting carpenter, was found battered to death in an alley near his Marlborough Street home. Local and county officials opened an investigation led by County Solicitor Arthur F Olson and Chief Harold Tibbetts to determine foul play. Sevigny had owned property in Keene, Sandown, Mount, Eng, and the scene included remnants of a windmill from the 14th or 15th century.
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Keelf
Joseph Seige
Marltborough Street
Arthur F Olson
Harold Tibbetts
Sevigny
Keene
666 Liquid Tablets Salve Nose Drops First Day Colds
A historical advertisement promotes 666 Liquid Tablets and related products as rapid remedies for colds headaches neuralgia and other ailments claiming effects within 30 minutes. It markets tablets salve and nose drops as speedy relief options.
Elder Robinson to Fight Charges in Kidnaping Case
Thomas H. Robinson Jr charged with aiding his son in kidnapping Mrs Alice Speed Stoll for 50000 dollars. He pled not guilty at arraignment in Louisville and was released on 25000 dollar bond. Evidence shows letters and notes from the kidnapper and victim tied to intermediaries, with Mrs Stoll stating her status and demanding payment.
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Nashville, Tenn
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Alice Speed Stoll
Frances Robinson
Robinson
Martin Hayes
Nashville
F. W. Blair and
L. C. Anderson
Nashville Bridge Company
Louisville
Alice Stoll
P. S
Higher Gold Price Urged By Publisher
NEW YORK AP Frank E Gannett publisher of the Gannett newspaper urged a higher gold price as a aid to recovery. He said the greatest obstacle to recovery is business men who talk about the gold standard sound money currency debasement without understanding the issues. Columbus Junction The cast of the operetta Up in the Air to be presented Nov 16 at Columbus high school directed by MrsGenevieve Feddersen includes Robert Reaney William Dwinell Harold Gravatt James Helmick Jack Huston Warren May Mary McWilliams Wanda Marshall Ruth Weber Doris Sparrow Isabelle Green Others assisting were Jean Hawkins soprano soloist Jean Gentzler assistant director Jean Robertson properties Paul Shearer stage manager William Shearer lighting Anamosa James E Kegley father of Dwight Kegley of Anamosa died in a Denver hospital Monday Dwight Kegley who had been in Denver returned home last week leaving his father convalescent Mr Kegley was 60 years old the son of John E and Sara Jane Ward Kegley of Wyoming township Funeral services were held in Wyoming Thursday afternoon.
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W. A. Magill
Manchester
Rockton
Mary Slaughter
Jesup—Zenas Allen Comfort
C. L. Fox
William and
Matilda Comfort
Palestine
Iowa
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Mary Jane Wills
Fred A
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W J. Campbell
Jasper I
Waterloo
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R. B. Sires
Marengo
Alex Miller
Clarence Senior
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K. C. Hall
Sigourney
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Harlan
Keswick
Keokuk County
Murray Ridpath
Walter Saffield
Leliah Meder
Robert Merrill
George Burdine
W. L. Etter
Harry Kleinschmidt
Homer Carmichael
Frank Turner
W. H. Kracht
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Henry
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J. C. Matthews
W. S. Burrell
Lola Fern Masters
O. J. Masters
Gilbert Herman Schmidt
Margaret Schmidt
David Lonergan
St. Athanasius Catholic Church
Marie Schmidt
Gaylord Lennon
Hazleton
Jay Carroll
Barclay Township
Urbana
D. I. Piper
C. Cumberland
L. Nicodemus
L. A. Guernsey
Bessie Rice
D. L. Piper
Clifford Henkle
Joe Smith
American Legion
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R. C. Cumberland
Jean France
Center Junction
Davenport
Kelly Construction Company of
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John W. Borg
New York
Frank E. Gannett
Gannett
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Genevieve Feddersen
Robert Reaney
William Dwinell
Harold Gravatt
James Helmick
Jack Huston
Warren May
Mary McWilliams
Wanda Marshall
Ruth Weber
Doris Sparrow
Isabelle Green
Jean Hawkins
Jean Gentzler
Jean Robertson
Paul Shearer
William Shearer
Anamosa
James E. Kegley
Dwight Kegley
Denver
Mr. Kegley
John E
Sara Jane Ward Kegley
Wyoming Township
Wyoming
Kidnapped Youth Homecoming Sparks Bronx Celebration
Louis Esposito, 23, was released by kidnappers after holding him Monday night for a 20 000 ransom. He returned to his Bronx home Thursday night without paying. The family welcomed him as reporters were kept away and police stated no cooperation was involved in the release.
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New York
Louis Esposito
Louis
Bronx
Thomas Sullivan
Anthony
Yeasties cereal promises strength and easy lessons
After two weeks of Yeasties Jane improves in strength and learning as the cereal claims to clear the system and prevent constipation while supplying energy. The nutty crisp tastes loved by children. A package holds 14 or 15 servings and costs 17 cents.
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Jane
$157,000 Robbery at Havana Sparks Rebel Links
Police probe a $157,000 theft from Havana city hall treasury with suspected rebel ties. Municipal treasurer Segundo Curtis, paymaster Jose Guerra, and two aides are jailed after four men locked staff in the safe and seized cash. Coins and silver valued over a million were left behind.
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Havana
Segundo Curtis
Jose Guerra
City Hall
Guerra
Jacobsen And Dunn To Talk At Democratic Rally Saturday Night
Jacobsen of Clinton and Ed Dunn of Mason City will address a public meeting sponsored by the Linn County Young Democrats at the Memorial building armory hall Saturday at 8 pm. The subject is Accomplishments of the New Deal focusing on agricultural and labor aspects.
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BM. ,Jacobsen
Clinton
Ed Dunn
Mason City
Iowa
Linn County
Young Democrats’ Club
Armory Hall
Memorial Building
Jacobsen
Dunn
Seven Die In California Storm Toll Report
Storms in southern California over two days caused seven deaths and property damage exceeding 150000 dollars. Officials attribute one death directly to the storm as clouds darken the region.
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Los Angeles
California
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