Jury Names 281N Slot Syndicate Noted in Grand Jury
Chicago May 1 AP Six police captains and several prominent politicians named in true bills by Cook County grand jury and State's Attorney John A Swanson linked to a slot machine syndicate said to net $25,000 daily. Indictments include Captains Cal lis Malloy Gill Tobin McCarthy Delaney and others. The probe arose from the death of Selma Burnham, widow of Burnham Vending boss. A special squad of detectives aided Swanson's inquiry. Several figures deny wrongdoing. officials claim broader municipal and political ties are exposed.
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Chicago
Gook County
Grand Jury
John A. Swanson
Patrick I. Callins
Michael Collins
Irish Fresh
Dennis Malloy
Richard Gill
Michael Tobin
Hugh McCarthy
Michael Delaney
William FH. Reid
Eit
Southside
Frank J. Bevan
Robert Sullivan
Edward
Spike
O'Donnell
Arthur E. Dyer
William Rogenhagen
William Halmer
Public Service
Selma Burnbham
Burnham Vending Machine -Company
Swanson
Politi
Pang
Justices Wife Is Dead
Washington May 1 AP Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes oldest member of the U S Supreme Court mourns his wife of 67 years who died last night She was the daughter in law of the author of the Breakfast Table and came to Washington in 1902 active in social life for years before reducing duties three years ago Funeral arrangements have not been completed There were no children.
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Washington
Oliver. Wendell Holmes
States Supreme Court
Service
Tollay
Epes $. Dixrrell
Cambridge
Mass
Supreme Benchy
Capitol
Hinance
Trish Free State
Justice Holmes
Sfriends
Englishwoman Declines Offer From Rich American
London May 1 AP The Rev Joseph Shepherd of Islington chapel said no one in his district would accept a rich American's proposal offering a luxurious home and 15000 dollars yearly. He asserts the district is poorer than millionaire wives in America and notes few would leave London for life in the United States.
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London
Joseph Shepherd
Islington Chapel
United States
Tilington
America
Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Installed at Ohio University
The 114th Phi Beta Kappa chapter was installed at Ohio University in Athens. Fr. Thwing of Western Reserve presided with Dr John A Hess. Raymer McQuinton and 13 students joined, plus alumni from 1861 to 1915. Dr Earl Cranston, retired bishop, received the senior alums. The event closed with Dr Thwing's address on The Three Great Loves of Man and a formal banquet. Alpha chapter of Kansas helped recommend OU for the chapter.
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Phi Beta, Kappa
Oh University
Athens
Ohio
Franklin Thwing
Western Reserve University
John A. Hess
Hess
Alpha Chapter
Kansas
al Liver
Raymer McQuinton
Alpha! Chapter
Ghia University
Ani
Earl Cranston
Methodist Episcopalehures
Memta
Bishop Cranston
Thwing Ant
Alpha. Chapter
Ohio University
Phi.Beta Kappa
Torch Slayer Jailed for Wife's Murder in Westchester
Earl F. Peacox a radio expert is jailed in Westchester county charged with murdering his wife Dorothy. Detectives seek evidence of premeditation as Peacox confessed to strangling her after a April 21 quarrel and moving the body to a secluded spot on the Ardsley road near Scarsdale. He described returning days later to burn the remains with kerosene.
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White Plains
Earl F
Peacox
Westchester County
Dorothy
Ardsley Road
Scarsdale
Pressure on Germany in Paris over reparations
Paris dispatch notes semi official French pressure for a reparations settlement at the current conference of experts. Dawes plan critics urge immediate agreement. Dr Schacht returns to Paris with a final Yes or No. Reports say Briand conveyed French stance to Stresemann, signaling urgency as drafting of committee report advances amid local notices and community events in Baldwin and Ottawa.
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Paris
Germany
France
Dr. Schacht
Foxgren
Aristide Briand
Gustav Stresemann
Berlin
Baldwin News: Idle Travel and Local Visits
Mrs. William Simpson Mrs. Gus Simpson and Lawrence spent Monday in Kansas City. Mrs. John Ruchty was called to Springfield Colorado for her son-in-law Ernest Phillips who will undergo a surgical operation. President and Mrs Wallace Fleming issued invitations for a May 7 reception honoring the Baker graduating class at their home. Dr and Mrs Charles Stephens left Tuesday for Okmulgee Oklahoma following a telegram about the same matter.
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Stephens
Joseph Meilebarts
Garnett Withy
James
J. B. Weirs
Wichita
Redd Shepard
Little
Ernest Edward
Lawrence
Baldwin
Buck Wright
East Baldwin
Ald. Butell
Roy Thompson
William Arthur and
Chicago
Lacy Hawking White
Ottawa
Sterlt
AL McClure
Grace MM. ‘Dean
Lois Dean
Rotary Club
Beniz ¥Ham
Washingrton
B.C Downs
Kansas City
Ham
Tisdale
Markham
America of State
Beeks
Frack E. Wells
Fletener Bunt
Carl Butell
Thames
A. Evans
BE. Hakcombe
Mer H. Kraft
Shin
Eoy Harold
Sheppard
John O'Neil
Paul O Neil
Black Jack
Wellsville
O'Neil
Harmon Downs
Baker
Balfour Jeffrey
P. E. C. Sistterhood
Bath
Charles E. Beeks
Lou la Brant
Univesity of
Kansas
Addri
Miss la Brant
Brantis
Bagin
Igaba
Wii
M Roy Thompson
Chigaga
Mali
Anna Lewis
Waring
Colin Cy Alexanday
Thorn
Tesard
Lo Estes
Cole
William Simpson
Gus Simpson
City
John Ruchty
Springfield
Colo
Ernest. Phillips
Wallace B. Fleming
Charles
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims Liver Aid
A 19th century style advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an herbal tonic to cleanse impurities, strengthen the liver, and restore health for debilitated individuals. Endorsed by Mrs Eugene Powell of Lions City, it urges readers to obtain tablets from Buffalo, NY, or write for advice.
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Fisk
Pierce
Mra
Eugene Powell
W. str.St
Lions City
Town
Buffalo
Woman Injured After Fall From Hay Loft
Last Saturday a woman fell from a hay loft and was taken to a Lawrence hospital where she rests easily. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its annual meeting on Wednesday. Several members will attend the district meeting Friday May 3 at London Heights Methodist church in Kansas City.
Tanlac relief for gas pains and stomach nrg nerves
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for gas pains dizziness and digestive troubles claiming it improves appetite sleep and energy. A Denver user testimonial from Mrs L B Simmons praises relief and daily work capacity with money back guarantee if no improvement.
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Tannie
L. B. Simmons
Larimer
Denver
Colo
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