State's Attorney Seeks Maximum for Hold-up Pair
Two men accused of multiple assaults and roadside robberies near Edwardsville and nearby towns face maximum penalties. Albert Schreuter and Henry Engelmann, both Granite City residents, were identified and confessed. Bonds set at 10,000 each per offense, total 20,000 per man. State's Attorney Alvin Bohm vows swift trial and maximum punishment under Illinois law.
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Alvin
Bohm
Albert Schreuter
Cleveland boulevary
Granite City
Henry Engelmann
Madson
Stadisen
Annual Picnic of Old Settlers Association Held Today
The Old Settlers Association gathered at New Dowdete for its annual picnic serving as a reunion for residents of Montgomery, Macoupin, Madison, Bond, and adjacent counties. A band, games, a prize for the oldest attendee, platform dancing, and a parade of members highlighted the afternoon and evening program.
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New Douglas
annuel plade
renonaion
Old Settlers Association
Compte
Macoupon
Madison
Westgomery
Bond
Lo ohloch
bun ledy
perean
New Dowdete
New Douclas
Batherins
assocation
i. C, PELE
prroident
John Trautenieht
John —. Johnson
Robert Douglas
WHHat
IMied
Endurance Flyers Return Amid St Louis Jubilation
St Louis marks two and a half weeks aloft by honoring Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine as crowds pack the city for parades and ceremonies. They plan a Chicago refueling tour, with a $7500 prize and a $24000 director’s check tied to their record flight. A funeral for George Lambert anchors the day as Lambert-St Louis field donors are remembered.
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St. Louis
Dale ‘Red
Jackson
Forest
Obie" O'Brine
earth
George Lambert
Lambert-St Louis flying field
Lambert
St. Lows Robus No. L
Maj
William S. Robertson
Curtiss-Robertson Aircraft Manufacturing company
Chicago
points east
Maj. Robertson
Arthur Nutt
Buffalo
Chaffee
O'Bitne
Wassall
elfty hall
Victor Uber
Spoctshaus Park
St Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
O’laiine
Municipal Opera
Forest Park
evcr
O'Brine
Sally Jackson
Roel
Negro arrested in county murder case shocks community
Paul Petersen age 1 of Lovejoy was arrested in Jackson Michigan by Brooklyns Chief Walter Dotleind for his alleged role in the murder of Louis Lionmeh, a flying student at Wise airport, on April 10. Accomplice Robert Grom and others are named in the case as detectives pursue justice and a fatal shooting traced to a holdup near Black U Bridge. Nurse Mra Edwardsville reports summer interviews at Columbus School building to screen incoming students and reassess children’s health.
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Paul Petersen
Lovejoy
Louis Lionmeh
O'Fallon
Wise airport
Walter Dotlelnd
Brooklyn
Jackson
Mich
Menardyville
Waedison County
Robert Grom
huy
Pete recon
Porton
Green
souns Tdeneseh
bin
Peterpai
Mra
WUivel
Edwardsville
Columbus
Three Men Shot At Horseshoe Lake Roadside Resort
Three men were shot at the Four Corners roadhouse near Horseshoe Lake on Edwardsville Road shortly after midnight. They were taken to St Elizabeth's Hospital in Grant City. Authorities doubt what happened as suspects evade discussion. Wm Smith, 52, of Vontee known as Bad Jiye, gravely wounded with two gunshot wounds to the chest. John Smithaky, 32, of Madison, shot in the right hip. Wary Lentz, 38, of Chouteau Slough, shot in the left arm.
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Edwardsvilly
Horseshoe Lake
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Grantte City
William Smith
Vontee
John Smithaky
Madison
Wary Lentz
Chouteau Slough
Barber Marked 60 Years By Recreating 1879 Shave
James Kirwood, longtime Loda barber, welcomed his first customer from 1879 as a revived practice to observe his 60th year behind the chair. The event tied to fond memories and local lore of old customs from a bygone era.
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Milly Yous
Loda
James Kirwood
Kirkwood
Edw ardsville and East Alton clash in Sunday league doubleheader
In the Southwestern Unojnjs League near Sunray the Edwardsville Regulars meet East Alton Business Men at American Legion Park while the White Eagles of East St Louis face the Belleville Beibels at Northland Park. Miller returns to East St Louis lineup as O Fallon adds three players including catcher Aviator.
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Miller
Sunray
American Legion Park
ast Alton Business Men
Edwardsville
fast Alton
Northland Park
Belleovilla
White Eagles
Hast St Touwis
Biebel Roofers
Biebels
Olallon
Alton
White Eagle
Jung
Barthelme
Staunton
O'Fallon
citchet
Joe Poff
Scott Meld
Buehlman
Collinsville
Henry
Tidwardsville
Riordan
Nichols
Helleville
Gaudino
Beald and Louth
Bellevillo
Governor Announces Several New Appointments
Governor Louis I. Jimmerson named N. Herbster Wheto to the Sirean Vouultfon Commission and Dr Sidney D. Wilrus Rockford to replace Dr Tirschfield at the state allotist post. Additional appointees include members advising Public Welfare on widow and child relief funds and a state health advisory board with named Chicago, Peoria, Mattoon, and Taylorville officials.
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state commission
State Department of Public Welfare
Chester Davis
Chicago
A. J, W. Stebel
veterans of the World
L. A. Tuttle
Danville
Pearl Duncan
American Legion
Laura B. Means
Taylorville
Women’s Relief Corps
State Department of Public Health
W. A. Bynna
Arnold H. Keral
Clifford A. CoHing
Rufus J. Coulins
Mattoon
J. H. Hutton
W. OD
Hardy
State Department of Finance
envernor
Graf Zeppelin Leaves for U S Flight to Atlantic Path
Graf Zeppelin departed Friedrichshafen at 3:30 am with 40 crew and 15 passengers, headed toward Southern France to avoid North Sea storms. Commander Dr Hugo Eckener announced the voyage would proceed as planned, despite earlier weather threats, with two originally slated passengers absent.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graf Zeppelin
United States
France
Graf
Wekener
eld
Hebener
British
bay of Biscay
Azores islands
Mary A. Pierce
New York
Martin Channing
Bern
Nelson Morrin
Chicnago
Wubert Wilking
Joachim Rickard
Madrid
Richard Hurke
San Bernardino
Cals
rank Nicholson
Herbert Fiebel
Saginaw
Mich
George Crouse
Syracuse
Gregory Gourovitch
Walter Spiess
Ministry of Transportation
Ernst Millard
Town University
Werner Staufficher
Basle
Heinz Von Eschwege
Berlin
Herman Puhse dies at 46 in Alton State Hospital
Herman Puhse longtime resident near Pong Station died at the State Hospital in Alton aged 46 years 7 months and 14 days funeral services will be held from Mark-Weber Undertaking at 1 30 Friday afternoon then to Eden Evangelical Church with Rev H J Bredehoeft officiating interment in St Paul Cemetery on Diy Road Norman Henry Puhse born Dec 17 1882 near Pong Station confirmed 1896 married Lillie Rohrkaste July 16 1907 four children Raymond Arlo Lester survive brothers Win Puhse of Bunker Hill Henry Puhse Fred Puhse of Granite City Alfred Puhse of St Louis sisters Mrs Sylvester Hall Bunker Hill and Mrs C J Hulse this city many relatives and friends mourn the loss
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Herman Vs. Pulse
VPong
Alton
Puhse
Mark-Weber
Eden Evangelical Church
H. J. Bredehoeft
St. Paul
Norman Henry Puhse
Pong Station
Ile
Raymond
Arlo
Lester Puhse
Mr. Puhse
hunele
Win. Puhse
Bunker Hi
Henry Puhse
Fred Puhse
Granite City
Alfred Puhse
St. Louis
Sylvester Ifall
Bunker THM
C. 7. Hulse
city
North Side Gun Club to Have Shoot Sunday
The North Side Gun Club plans a Sunday shoot at 1 pm in Alton featuring 100 TV-yard targets across four events. Entry costs $2 for Marpets only, with $10 entrance and prize money distributed 40 30 20 10. The grounds on Godfrey Road near State Street are well kept with drinks available.
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North Side
Alton
Godfrey Road
State Street
Hearings Postponed by Circuit Judge Jossa R Brown
Announcement today states all matters set for hearing before Circuit Judge Jossa R Brown here Monday have been postponed until Thursday of next week as the judge will not be here until that time.
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Jossa R. Brown
German boy stowaway found aboard dirigible Graft Zeppelin
Aug 1 in Berlin a stowaway was found aboard the German airship Graft Zeppelin en route from Friedrichshafen to the United States. The radio report from the Graft received here today identifies the stowaway as a German boy.
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Berlin
Friedrichshafen
United States
bridispatch
Ed wardsville Bowling Association prizes announced for 1929-30 season
The Edwardsville Bowling Association executive committee set 43 different prizes totaling 475 dollars for the 1929-30 season, with extra awards for top averages every seven weeks and high scores. Captains must deposit 10 dollars forfeit money today, and a meeting for all league members and interested parties is scheduled at St Boniface School Hall next Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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Edwardsville Bowling Association
Jack Zilch
Clem Nitsche
St. Bonle
Greater
St. Wouis
A. DB. C
Judge Grodzki
J. Ameling
Impeachment Move Targets Mississippi Attorney General
Jackson bill advances as House to consider fast-track impeachment of Rush H. Knox state attorney general amid a nine member committee report detailing 25 charges including malfeasance high crimes and misappropriation. The inquiry cites delinquencies and a reported $38 481 shortage in state funds linked to his office.
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Knox
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