Widow Swoons in Death Probe in Cicero Slaying
Chicago AP reports detectives probe the death of Edwin O. Schildhauer 28 beadmaster with focus on widow Frances Schildhauer and three others. A host of details emerge about alleged affairs, a jail sentence, and a $1000 loan tied to a staged newspaper wanted.
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Chicago
Edwin O. Schildhauer
Frances Schildhauer
John F. Stege
Hunt
Carl Bradberry
Paul Walton
Schildhauer
Roberta Lubbock
Cedar Rapids
Cicero Street
Walton
Ms. Schildhauer
Bradberry
Katherine Showalter
December Fire Losses in Muscatine Drop From 1931
Muscatine fire department report shows December 1932 fire damage totaling $1,652.33 down from $5,938.31 in December 1931. Alarms and calls rose to 39 in 1932 versus 19 alarms and 20 calls in 1931. Largest 1932 loss was $809.39 at Henderson Drug Store on East Second Street. 1931 peak loss was $5,910.36 at Meerdink Clothing on East Second Street.
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Muscatine
J. J. Brown
Henderson Drug Store
East Second Street
Meerdink Clothing
Democrats Spend More Than Million
The Democratic National Committee reported to Congress that it spent 1,638,177 last year with receipts of 1,708,507 and a balance of 70,330. Unpaid obligations reached 839,385, implying a net deficit of 769,055. the Republican report had not yet been filed.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Congress
South Trimble
House
Congress actions and committee hearings summarized
Senate conducts routine bills and hearings on veterans and unemployment relief. Judiciary subcommittee debates prohibition bills while economy committee reviews a government economy report. House advances deficiency bill and farm relief measures as joint committees report a $411,766,000 veterans cost reduction. Presidential message on world economic conference funds and agriculture farm relief approval noted.
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Senate
Joint Committee
Judiciary
Economy
Byrd
Robinson
Indiana
Swanson
Virginia
House
National Committee For Economy
Hoover
World Economic Conference
Agriculture Committee
Iowa Man Killed Defending Niece in Council Bluffs
Charles Harris a 51 year old farm laborer was shot and killed while protecting his niece Grace Robinette 23 from a jealous suitor. George Matheson 52 of Council Bluffs allegedly fired at Robinette after a failed attempt to shoot her. Harris advanced with a chair and was struck in the heart by a bullet. Robinette is divorced and had worked as Matheson’s housekeeper until three weeks ago.
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Council Bluffs
Charles Harris
George Matheson
Harris
Grace Robinette
Matheson
Robinette
Court battle looms over appointment in Woodbury County
Sioux City AP reports a legal fight looms after County Attorney Max Duckworth, a Democrat, named Franklin Gill as assistant county attorney and special adviser to the board of supervisors. The Republican majority on the board reappointed Alfred R. Strong as legal adviser, prompting claims the board exceeded its authority.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
Max Duckworth
Franklin Gill
E. F. Gill
Board of Supervisors
Alfred R. Strong
Duckworth
Haugen Backs Emergency Relief for Farm Incomes
Representative Haugen of Iowa joined Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee in approving an emergency relief bill. The measure proposes minimum prices for major agricultural commodities to raise farm incomes. The 14 to 8 vote included two Democrats in opposition.
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Washington
Haugen
Iowa
House Agriculture Committee
House
National and State Banks Call for Year-End Condition
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday Dec 31. Des Moines AP reported the state superintendent of banks issued a parallel call for state banks savings banks and trust companies at their year end.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Des Moines
State Superintendent of Banks
Des Moines Officials Announce Broad Salary Reductions
Secretary of Agriculture Ray Murray unveiled a $50,000 cut plan affecting department payrolls. Old staff face 5 to 10 percent cuts, new dairy and food inspectors reduced to 1800. Some vacancies remain empty as districts expand while bovine TB work plans slim the inspectorate. Wegman and others announce further cuts and efficiency testing across departments.
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Des Moines
IAP
Ray Murray
State Treasury
Department
Murray
Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Wegman
Miller
Secretary of State
Storms
Public Health Bureau Meeting Scheduled This Evening
City residents are told a public health bureau meeting will be held at 7 30 p m today in city hall offices. The notice lists local residents traveling, hospital and funeral updates, and community organizational activities in Muscatine.
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The
Public Health Bureau
Bureau
Excelsior Literary Society Meeting at Lang Home
A gathering of the Excelsior Literary Society met Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Lang in Moscow township with about forty members present. The program included songs, a long musical selection, a dialog, a question box, solos, a paper by Lois Lang, and a closing society song.
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Excelsior Literary Society
Joe Lang
Moscow Township
Harry Brown
Mulberry Avenue
Juanita” Society
Nellie Eckhardt
Miriam
Herbert Sywassink
Keith Hetzler
Nettie Fryberzer
Ray Downer
Charles Sywassink
Lois Lang
Society
Never Forgets in Tit-Bits
A playful exchange recalls a long silence between Donald and Sandy. They joke about a reunion and mention paying a last time, in a light Tit-Bits column style.
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Donald
Sandy
Knudson Quizzed After Claim of Liquor Gangster Shootings
Kansas City man Melvin Knudson, 34, said he was shot by liquor gangsters who had "taken me for a ride" and was held for questioning in Omaha after reporting the incident. He gave a disputed account of where and when the shooting occurred.
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Omaha
Melvin Knudson
Kansas City
Knudson
Budget Director Warns Officials About Revenue Based Planning
Des Moines AP State Budget Director Oscar Anderson urged county officials to base budgets on estimated actual revenue not collectible figures to avoid year end deficits. He warned that reduced valuations and millage will shrink county income and urged careful planning and legislative cooperation to curb overdrafts and higher taxes next year. Anderson said copies of the biennial budget report will be sent to legislators before the January 9 assembly. printing costs were cut by layout changes.
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Des Moines
Oscar Anderson
Anderson
Four Die in Fire at Macbeth Apartments San Francisco
A San Francisco blaze at the Macbeth apartments killed four people by burning or suffocation. Nine others were hospitalized. One victim was tentatively identified as Mrs P William. an unidentified man was found with her. Two other victims burned beyond recognition, details pending identification.
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San Francisco
Macbeth
P. William
Sioux City man shot in Groin and arm on porch visit
From Sioux City Iowa a man visiting his wife staggered onto a porch Tuesday night after being shot in the left groin and left upper arm. He received hospital treatment and was taken to police headquarters. His wounds are not serious.
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Sioux City
Judge Denies Halloran Indictment Quash Motion
Phoenix lumberman John J. Halloran faces an indictment as an accessory to murder. Judge Howard C. Speakman refused to dismiss or quash the charges. The ruling keeps Halloran in the case pending further proceedings in Arizona.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Howard C. Speakman
John J. Halloran
Phoenix Lumberman
Playful Buck Delivers Lighthearted Lasso Attempt Near Marfa
In Marfa camp H H Thomas and M P Brown endured a slow deer day. Brown joked about lassoing a buck and a playful buck then dashed through camp and chased Thomas. The animal turned, approached, and lightly hooked his leg with its antler before wandering off.
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el Paso
Tex
H. Thomas
M. P. Brown
Marfa
Thomas
Brown
Crack French Liner Wrecked by Fire in English Channel
The French liner L Atlantique serving in the South American run caught fire in the English Channel early today. Crew about 170 were believed rescued by the German steamer Ruhr after abandoning ship en route to Havre for overhaul. The Ruhr reported 80 of 260 crew had been transferred and the Ford Castle nearby planned to assist.
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Cherbourg
France
Schoof
L’atlantque
English
English Channel
Ruhr
Havre
Niton
Isle of Wight
Ford Castle
Western States Study Taxation
Western state legisla tures face deficits and seek revenue. A uniform 2 percent sales tax is urged by Idaho Washington and Oregon to curb inter state bootlegging. Real property taxes are being trimmed or abolished in several states while other reforms include liquor laws betting and state department consolidations.
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San Francisco
California
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Nevada
Julius L. Meier
Mission of
Council of County Taxpayers’ Associations
School changes announced for high school semester start
Principal Fred G Messenger outlined changes effective with the second semester on Monday January 23. Discontinued will be one senior English section shorthand and typing due to low enrollment. Freshman Latin will be delayed until next September. world history or commercial geography offered instead. Additional courses include English algebra science cooking sewing and boys woodworking or printing with farm shop added if demand appears.
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Fred G. Messenger
Messenger
Smith-Hughes
Lindley B. Hoopes
Agriculture Department
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J. D. Buser
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H. W. Freyermuth
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