Murder near Red Oak shocks area lives driven to bloodhounds
Albert Girardi, 29, a butter and egg buyer from Omaha, was found murdered in his car near Red Oak. The killer struck with a club and set parts of the car on fire. Bloodhounds and a coroner's inquest are planned as authorities seek clues and possible political or business motive. The body will return to Omaha.
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Albert Girardi
Red Oak
Creston
Alva Thomas
Alva
Associated Press
Girardi
Omaha
Stonekind
Raymond Stonekind
Nebr
A'bert Girardi
Utter and Egg Buyer
Ruhr Strike Expands As Workers Sit In At Major Plants
Reports from Berlin and Duesseldorf indicate large scale actions with 65 000 Stinnes workers and 100 000 Thyssen staff striking while Paris warns of Ruhr isolation. French forces block exits as the Ruhr mines remain largely active and German unions press for operator releases.
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Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Stinnes
Thyssen
Reutger
Paris
France
Ruhr
Dortman
Iowa House approves constitutional amendment for women legislators
The Iowa House unanimously passed a joint resolution to amend the state constitution to allow women to become members of the legislature. The measure, authored by Hague and Graham, was reported for passage after committee review.
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Des Moines
Associated Press Bulletin
Iowa House
Hague
Graham
Son of Klan Leader Identified in Bastrop Mob Case
In Bastrop Louisiana on January 23, testimony in open hearings named the youngest son of Captain J. K. Skipwith and Smith Stevenson as participants in the Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards kidnapping and murder. Breckenridge testified he recognized them by clothing and car, noting the license matched Stevenson's truck.
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Bastrop
J. K. Skipwith
Smith Stevenson
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
H. E. Breckenridge
Stevenson
Weather Indications for Iowa Next 24 Hours
Chicago reports forecast for Iowa states likely fair tonight and Wednesday. Colder conditions predicted in the northwest and east on Wednesday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Murderer Kills Self in Balcony of Film Theatre
In Denver police sought Louis Cavellitti for yesterday’s slayings and injuries when he entered a downtown cinema, took a front balcony seat, and shot himself. Cavellitti was wanted for killing Mrs. Christian Nider and Silvio Picconi and wounding six others including a child, Jimmy Farillo, Mike Nider, and John Darighi.
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Denver
Colo
Associated Press
Louis Cavelitti
Cavellitti
Christian Nider
Silvio Picconi
Jimmy Farillo
Mike Nider
John Darighi
New York Mayor Breaks In To City Hall After Door Locked
The New York mayor faced a locked city hall door on a Sunday afternoon and, after pondering a moment, had aide Grover Whalen force a heavy glass pane to unlock the entrance. The mayor, reelected by a large plurality, joked about the unusual situation.
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New York
City Hall
Hylan
Grover Whalen
Whalen
Wisconsin Doctor Reinsch Battles Brain Tumor
Dr. Paul Reinsch of Wisconsin, adviser to the Chinese government, has a brain tumor and is gravely ill. Reported in Shanghai on January 23, his condition is critical with an expectation of not lasting more than twenty four hours after a recent mental collapse.
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Dr. Reinsch
Wisconsin
Shanghai
Paul Reinsch
Volstead Key Turned in Lock of Paradise Cafe
Padlocks were placed on the doors to the Paradise restaurant two floors by U S Marshal William G Hecht. The restaurant must stay closed for one year under a decree by Federal Judge Martin T Manton.
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New York
Paradise Restaurant
Reisenweber’s
United States
William G. Hecht
Martin T. Manton
Noted author and Zionist leader Max Nordau dies at home
Max Nordau the famous author and philosopher died at his home today after a long illness. Born in Budapest July 29, 1849 he lived in Paris and contributed to medicine art literature and social questions. He aided the Zionist movement starting with Herzl and the Basel congress.
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Paris
France
Associated Press
4Max Nordau
Nordau
Maxa
Max Simon Nordau
Budapest
Herz
Basle
Howat Freed Urges Mine Action After Parole
Pittsburg Kan Jan 23 Paroled Saturday from Crawford county jail Howat told a crowd of several thousand miners at Franklin that the action of the people on Nov 7 made the meeting possible It was a home coming celebration for Howat He expressed hope to see John L Lewis repudiated Governor Allen the Industrial court and Judge Curran were named as targets Curran had sentenced him to jail and he was defeated at the Nov 7 election by Judge Woolley
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Pittsburg
Kan
Associated Press
Alexander Howat
Crawford County
D. H. Woolley
Franklin
Howat
John L. Lewis
Allen
Industrial Court
Curran
Shelley to Face Federal Trial Over Prohibition Payments
O H P Shelley Montana Republican national committeeman and former federal prohibition enforcement director goes to federal court today to answer two indictments alleging he accepted money from breweries and drug companies to influence enforcement decisions violating federal prohibition and internal revenue laws.
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Helena
Mont
Shelley
Republican National
Montana
Federal
Certian
Kneeskern Convicted Again in Irene Von Brocklin Murder
The jury in Charles City, Iowa, finds B. F. Kneeskern guilty of the Irene Von Brocklin murder at the second trial, recommending life imprisonment. Judge Kelley to withhold sentence for ten days to allow appeal. Kneeskern’s wife cried as Kneeskern was taken into custody.
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Charles City
Associated Press Bulletin
B. F. Kneeskern
Irene von Brocklin
Kneeskern
Kelley
Will
Whitehaven Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
John W. Hudson Jr. of Whitehaven Tennessee was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Mrs. Hatties Ferguson in Memphis.
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Fund
Memphis, Tenn
Associated Press
John W. Hudson, Jr
Whitehaven
Tenn
Hatties Ferguson
King's Proctor Blocks Lady's Divorce Suit
London report says the king's proctor obtained a set aside of a divorce granted to Lady Maxwell Wilshire. He found she lived with another man in London at filing, invalidating grounds of her husband’s alleged misconduct.
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London
Maxwell Wilshire
Baronet
Dempsey to Train for Bout Yet to Be Arranged
Jack Dempsey arrived in Chicago on his way to New York to begin training for a forthcoming bout. He planned to stop in Toledo to participate in a charity event for Jimmy Glynn’s children, in support of the late manager who left four daughters in need.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
New York
Toledo
Jimmy Glynn
Agreement Reached at Coal Meet
New York January 23. Bituminous coal operators and the union mine chiefs reached an agreement today. It will be submitted to the conference tomorrow for consideration and approval.
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New York
N. Y
Associated Press
Union
Income tax on damages paid by railroad
The federal government has levied a $47,000 income tax on an $118,000 award paid by the New York Central to the heirs of Patrick Doherty of Flint Michigan. Doherty was killed in a wreck near South Byron New York in 1919. The estate argued the payment was an inheritance, but the internal revenue office in Washington disagreed and notified the district collector.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Associated Press
New York Central
Patrick Doherty
Flint
Mich
South Byron
Internal Revenue Office
Washington
Gage
Two Bodies Recovered From Morning Mine Shaft
Spokane reports the Morning mine at Mullen Idaho recovered two miners from the shaft with others escaping. The likely death toll is expected to rise as the Chronicle in Wallace Idaho notes the confirmation.
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Spokane
Wash
Associated Press
Mullen
Idaho
Chronicle
Wallace
Seek Motive for Attack on Helen Danford
Des Moines police probe a brutal assault on 15 year old Helen Danford, adopted daughter of A V O Connor, with attackers described as a man and a woman. The youths beat her, shaved her head, and fled after entering the home when she answered the bell. No valuables were taken. neighbors note two women asked about her earlier.
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Des Moines
Helen Danford
A. V. O'Connor
Police Blocked by Mystery in Death of Pait
Newport Rhode Island January 23 A second autopsy deepens the mystery of J A Fraser McLeish and Madeline McLeish found dead in a lodge their bodies charred by fire with crushing blows to the head. Doctors say the man died primarily by suffocation though a skull fracture points to violence by an unknown person. No smoke was found in Mrs McLeishs lungs.
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Newport
R. I
J. A. Fraser McLeish
Madeline
Little Lodge
Walthough
McLeish
Police Capture Large Indiana Moonshine Still
In South Bend on January 23 police conducted the largest liquor raid in St. Joseph county, seizing equipment valued at 5000 dollars and 700 gallons of whisky plus 2200 gallons of mash. A 500 gallon still and two 50 gallon stills were found as operators escaped after lookout warning.
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South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph County
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Laporte
Indiana
Turks Refuse to Submit Mosul Question to League
Suzanne Jan 23. Associated Press. Turkish delegates refuse Curzon proposal to take the Mosul issue to the League of Nations and demand a plebiscite to decide the matter.
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Suzanne
Associated Press
Lord Curzon
League of Nations
Mosul
Women Hold Up Drug Store in Newton Ill
Two women, Mrs. Bessie Harmon and Pearl Mullen, held up Schakmann's Brothers' drug store in Newton Illinois today and obtained fifteen grains of morphine. They were captured by Sheriff Jones before they could flee the town.
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Newton, Ill
Bessie Harmon
Pearl Mullen
Schakmann
Jones
Iowa Legislature Revives Movie Fight Legislation
The Iowa Senate revived a two year old mov ing picture fight. Gallagher of Iowa City introduced a bill making it a misdemeanor to exhibit sac religious obscene indecent or immoral films with penalties of 25 dollars for first offense and six months jail plus 50 to 500 dollar fine for second offense. The measure covers advertising of films and takes effect ninety days after next July 1.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Gallagher
Iowa City
House Expenses Cut Off Poker Chips From Store
Washington January 23 The miniature department store in the house office building used by members to buy poker chips and almost any item charged to the fund was closed. The house adopted an amendment by Representative Wingo to allow only paper and articles needed for official contact through the government expense store. A prior row charged pocket liquor flasks were sold under the same roof serving lawmakers in the dry era.
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Washington, D. C
House
Wingo
Democrat
Arkansas
Robbers Hit Bank Messengers in Flatbush for $50,000
In New York City on January 23 Associated Press reports two bank messengers were robbed by armed robbers in a Flatbush bank, yielding a haul of fifty thousand dollars.
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New York
N. Y
Flatbush
Mexico City Street Car Strike Forces Use Of Trucks
Mexico City faces a citywide disruption as the traction strike drags on. Workers and company sit in extended talks while the government is pressed to intervene. The Mexican Light and Power company remains in dispute after the strikers demand profits shares dating from 1917.
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Mexico City
Valley of Mexico
Mexican Light and Power Company
Fire at Griswold wipes out White restaurant
Griswold Iowa January 23 fire of undetermined origin destroys the White restaurant causing an estimated loss of twelve thousand dollars.
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Griswold
Associated Press
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