Ormiston Detected in Harrisburg Arrest Near McPherson Case
Kenneth G Ormiston longtime fugitive radio operator linked to Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping was found and arrested in a Harrisburg apartment after weeks of pursuit. He was moved toward California aboard a cab and train with detectives, with authorities promising further statement.
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Harrisburg
Chicago
Kenneth Ormiston
Lons
Los Angeles
Dee
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Aimee Semple McPherson
California
Ormiston
Fourth Street
Harricure
Atlantic City
Habsburg
U.P
Angelus Temple
Joseph T. Thompson
South Front Street
Thompson
Churches Fight War Plan for World Peace by Faith Groups
Minneapolis December report from the Federal Council of Churches urges organized international cooperation to end war within a decade. It calls for moving men and money into a program that would abolish war and insists the church must enthrone Christ in U S international policy to remove the world menace of war. The document stresses a continuous global effort and a committee on international justice with funding. A Detroit labor conflict note is also cited as showing the pulpit’s freedom remains intact. A Scandinavian Brotherhood meeting is announced for Friday night with refreshments and social time.
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Minneapolis
Minn
U.P
Federal Council of Churches
America
Churches of America
United States
Commission On Social Service
Detroit
New Officers To Be Named Friday Night
Members of Chapter 62 Royal Arch Masons will hold a stated meeting at the Masonic hall tomorrow night. Election of officers for the coming term will be the main item, with emphasis on selecting capable successors. Members are urged to attend and be prompt for the session.
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Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Farmers in New Policy
Chicago December 8 delegates at the American Farm Federation three day meeting passed 28 resolutions showing a policy to aid farmers. They oppose any farm to treasury bureau and seek control by farmers. Calls for fair freight rates, retained and American owned merchant marine, no debt delay, cooperative seating on Board of Trade, dairy protection with high tariff on fats, and freeing sulphate of ammonia from tariff. New directors elected Hugh Harper E B Cornwall Frank Demmick and M S Wonder. Washington December 9 farm relief legislation may pass this session with a voluntary plan creating a 150 million revolving fund for loans.
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Chicago
American Farm Federation
Bureau of the Treasury
Congress
Board of Trade
Hugh Harper
Lancaster
Wisconsin
E. B. Cornwall
Middlebury
Vermont
Frank Demmick
Shuteston
McNary
Truck in ditch on Binecoin Highway prompts caution
Congregational Men's Club meets Friday at 6 30 p m. An Interstate Truck skidded into a ditch today east of DeKalb as drivers tried to help, leaving the van stranded overnight. Other trucks failed to pull it free, the machine remained in the ditch. Silverman's offers .25 cents and a store of Christmas gifts.
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DeKalb
Olson Sought After Murder Suspect Near DeKalb Sanitarium
Police searched for Erdman Olson described youth who asked for food at DeKalb County Sanitarium en route to Sycamore after leaving DeKalb. Witnesses noted brown eyes and hair, 5'7", about 18, clean-cut appearance, wearing a dark brown cap and pinch-back coat, muffler. No trace found. tip linked to Clara Olson murder case.
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Erdman Olson
Clara Olson
DeKalb County Sanitarium
Sycamore
Olson
Ellis Hale
DeKalb
American Steel & Wire Company
Sycamer
Olson Boy
Olson murder case drags on as search widens
Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin December 1931 news item reports Erdman Olson, 18, sought for the murder of Clara Olson, his 22 year old sweetheart. Families vow to spend fortunes for justice while authorities search without a clue. A separate note mentions a death sentence precedent linked to Jersey Justice and four men set to die in the electric chair.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
U.P
Knutson
Erdman Olson
Clara Olson
Harry Sherwood
Erdman
Senem
Jersey
Edwin €. Caffrey
Old Christ Olson
Albert Olson
Kidman
Speet
Galesiairs
Dee
Huge Fire Gong Installed At Nehring Works
Nehring Electrical Works installs a large external fire gong on both east and west buildings as part of an extensive sprinkler system. The west gong, put up yesterday, can be heard two or three blocks away. When heat triggers the sprinkler, the gong sounds, signaling activation. The改 improvements aim to make the plant among the region’s most modern factories.
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Nehring Electrical Works
Attempt to kill Zepeda in Chicago Style
An assassination attempt in Mexico City failed last night when gunmen in a passing touring car fired at the automobile carrying Dr Raoul Zepeda and a chauffeur wounding the chauffeur slightly. Zepeda believed the shooters were agents of the Nicaraguan conservative government.
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Zepeda
Chicago
Mexico City
U.S
Raoul Zepeda
Raoul
City Fuel & Supply Co Explains Coal Sales in DeKalb
An explanation to former customers of Rob ert Ferguson from City Fuel & Supply Co Chicago area dealer notes they bought Ferguson’s coal business and urges callers to confirm the DeKalb number. They promise low prices, reliable service, clean coal and full weight.
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Robert Ferguson
The
City Fuel & Supply Co
Ferguson
DeKalb
Boys Judge Corn Show at Buckaloo-Ruppi-Burroughs
Eighteen DeKalb County high school boys from eight schools competed in a corn judging exhibit at the Buckaloo-Ruppi-Burroughs store. Teams and individuals will be ranked after Mr. Webb compares judges' cards with the students results. winners likely announced late next week.
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Buckaloo-Ruppi-Burroughs Cloth
Webb
DeKalb High School
Albania ratifies Italo Albanian treaty amid balkans tension
Paris dispatch reports Albania's chamber of deputies ratified the Italo Albanian treaty. Jugo Slavia had charged Italy with seeking to penetrate the Balkan peninsula. Also noted a dance event at Avalon ballroom on December 11 with music by Red Paddock's Orchestra.
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Italy
Paris
Foreign Office
Albanian Chamber of Deputies
Jugo-Slavia
Balkan Peninsula
Avalon Ball Room
Lady Mountbatten Operated On In London Today
Lady Louis Mountbatten former Edwina Ashley rich heiress and wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten underwent surgery today. Surgeon reported her condition satisfactory. The couple wed in 1922. Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce meets tomorrow at noon to discuss closing stores on Wednesday nights January through March and other city survey topics.
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London
Louis Mountbatten Fe
Prince of Wale
Louis Mountattten
Edwina Ashley
Great Britain
Lord Louis
Merchants’ Division of
Chamber of Commerce
O. G. Olwin
Weather Fruits and Fragments in Illinois Notice
Mostly cloudy conditions expected tonight into Friday with a chance of rain or snow. Weekend forecast mentions variable temperatures and a mix of remaining notes about local shops and items, including prices and assorted goods.
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Santa Claus
Illinois
Leslie
The
Reliable
K. and
M. Grocery
Free Night School Soon In Ellwood School
Announcement by the city board of education states that free night classes will run Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Ellwood School on North Eleventh Street. Sessions start next Tuesday at 7:30 and end at 9:30 with advanced and beginner courses in history literature arithmetic accounting and penmanship. Citizenship and English language instruction are emphasized to help residents become citizens, with eight teachers and no charges to enroll.
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Board of Education
Ellwood
North Eleventh Street
J Thie
Dyne
DeKally
Bar Two Aspirants to Senate Seats in Washington Move
Senator Dill introduces resolutions to bar Senator-Elect William S. Vare of Pennsylvania and Frank L. Smith of Illinois from the Senate. He cites Vare’s 800000 and Smith’s 400000 campaign outlays and accuses Smith of accepting 126000 from Samuel Insull. The measure would disqualify them from presenting credentials, echoing a past condemnation of excessive spending.
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Senate
Washington
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Frank L. Smith
iSenator Dill
Dill
Vare
Smith
Samuel Insull
Public
Ware
Truman Newberry
Republican
Michigan
Congress Today Senate Action on Poison Gas Treaty
United Press reports Senate debates Borah motion to discuss a poison gas treaty. Reed committee reviews election contest. House ponders judges salary bill. Military panel holds organization meeting. Appropriations panel weighs army appropriation. Indian affairs committee reviews calendar bills.
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Senate
Reed Committee
House
Military
Appropriations Committee
Indian Affairs Committee
Wine Saloon in Windy City Is Closed Today
Federal officials prepared to give General Lincoln C. Andrews more evidence in his bid for a 500000 fund to expand liquor spies. A sensational raid last night targeted the Kenzington club, a deluxe three story Illinois corporation. Undercover operatives supplied evidence of elaborate décor, oils, and hangings, with an Tawailan orchestra playing as hostesses assisted patrons. A liveried doorman admitted only members or those with IDs from members.
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Chicago
Lincoln C. Andrews
Kenzington Club
Illinois
Andrews
Will Rebuild Royal Palace of Ferdinant in Bucharest
Fire destroyed Ferdinand royal palace in central Bucharest hours before a second operation. Firemen and troops saved the crown jewels throne and furnishings. Salvaged martial relics include ancient battle flags. Queen Marie mourns as the royal family stays at a suburban palace.
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Bucharest
U.P
Ferdinand
Hartmann
Paris
Marie
Record of Dry Force Confiscations and Prohibition Losses
Washington details from December report show 27,506,000 gallons of intoxicants seized and 72,700 arrests for dry law violations in the last fiscal year. Federal agents destroyed 14,220,000 gallons of beer. seized 12,227 distilleries and 12,248 stills. 5,985 automobiles and 187 boats used for smuggling. and $13,000,000 in government property losses. The coast guard reports 223 vessels boarded, 3,087 lives saved at sea, and 9,919 personnel.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Prohibition
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Blair
Wild Cat Breweries
Rai
Treasury
America
Dry Navy
United States
F.C. Billiard
Coast Guard
Billard
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Census Bureau
Walker Named Prison Superintendent in Joliet
John D. Walker of Joliet, former Will county sheriff, was appointed superintendent of prisons. He retired as sheriff Monday and likely will assume duties early next week. The vacancy arose after Elmer Green became warden and resigned the previous superintendent position.
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Walker
Springfield
John D. Walker
Joliet
Will County
Mr. Walker
Elmer Green
Waukegan
Joliet Penitentiary
John L. Whitman
Green
Comedy Tonight at High School Auditorium
Everything ready for tomorrow night as the Home Economics Club presents Seven Teen a comedy by Booth Turkington with an all star cast. A laugh a minute. Seats at Powell's or at the door.
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Booth Turkington
Powell's
Mine Explosionkills Dozens at Francisco Mine No 2
Princeton Indiana December catastrophe as rescue crews rush to reach 48 miners pulled from the wrecked shaft. Ten remain entombed while four of the dead are recovered. Early reports list Henry Turner George Black Warren Byrd William McCannon and George Bristoll among the deceased with two others not expected to survive. Ambulances, physicians, and nurses are aiding the injured and a makeshift base hospital is established.
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Princeton
Ind
Francisco
Princton
U.P
Henry Turner
George Black
Warren’ Byrd
William McCannon
George Bristoll
Methodist
Oscar Reinhart
John Bristoll
Fire Chief Warns Merchants On Cotton Decor For Holidays
Fire Marshal McEvoy cautions merchants and residents about using cotton in Christmas decorations and warns that nitrate film stock used in toy projection machines is highly flammable. He urges vigilance to prevent holiday fires in stores and homes and asks inspectors to monitor for illicit nitrate film sales.
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M. H. McEvoy
Amerkca
iMlelt
Unusual Window Display Showcases Fine Grades
A fragment describes a shop window arranged with the finest grades of something, presenting an unusual display. The limited readable text suggests a curious exhibit emphasizing quality and presentation. Further details are unreadable due to the damaged OCR fragment.
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Indiana
McPherson
Pennsylvania City
Neral
K. and M
Farmers
Congregational Men’s Club
Silverman's
Nehring Works
Vernon Campbell
Lyle Johnson
Russell Montgomery
Stanley Lynch
Robert Dennis
James Hulmes
Ralph Nelson
Louis George
Milton Erickson
Edward Hannan
Mar! Potts
Laverne Johnson
Vincent McGirr
Francis Farley
Stanley Horan
Clarence Wales
Stanley Johnson
Erwin Klein
Clifford Bemis
Albania
Lady Mountbatten
Congress Today
United Press
Windy City
Internal Revenue Office
H. M
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