Knoxville Man Kills Attacker in Hospital Shooting
Dominick Melia about 35 was shot and killed in front of Mater hospital this morning after allegedly threatening Petro Parrotla. Parrotla 44 surrendered to City Marshal John J. Clark claiming self defense. Melia entered the hospital and forcefully removed Parrotla before being shot.
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Knoxville
Dominick Melia
Mater
Petro Parrotla
Pershing
Melia
Parrotla
John J. Clark
Marshal Clark
Nine Children to Share Property of Andrew B Anderson
Andrew B Anderson a West Liberty resident divided his property among his nine children under his will filed for probate in district court. The hearing is set for July 31. The will lists specific bequests and directs the remainder of the estate to be shared equally among seven named legatees and two other children, George and Albert Anderson.
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Andrew B. Anderson
West Liberty
William C. Edwin
Nettie Anderson
Mabel Connelly
Neilie Carver
Paul
Andrew Anderson
George
Albert Anderson
Couvons
U S Rejects New Stabilization Offer In Global Talks
The article notes U S rejection of a stabilization offer amid debate on gold policies and currency devaluation plans. It covers Estonia moving away from gold, Pittman gold resolution progress, and private US Britain talks signaling joint effort at the conference.
Muscatine Centennial Parade Delights Thousands Along River Route
The Muscatine centennial parade drew thousands along the Mississippi. Fred Kopp led the hour long procession with many floats bands and costumes. Groups from Muscatine Monmouth and Davenport participated amid church and civic floats and marching units.
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Muscatine
Fourth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Reservoir Park
Lucas Street
Third Street
Pine
Second Street
Mulberry
Fourth Streets
Kopp
Fred Kopp
Theodore Hacker
R. L. Fairbanks
Monmouth
Ill
Maryella Fuller
Agatha Nau
Sophia Lindle
Goshen No. 7
Woodmen
Red Men Lodge
Pocahontas
Municipal Light Plant
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Garden Club
Legion Auxiliary
P. M. Musser Public Library
Muscatine Boys
Elks
Eagles
Moose
Milan
D. O. K. K. Oriental Band of
Davenport Forester
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias and
Tigris Temple
Maennercher and
Turners
Roth
Red Cross
W. F. Bishop
Daughters of Union Veterans
J P
Muscatine V. F. W
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal
St Mathias
Zion Lutheran Aid Society
Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Sunday School
Zion Lutheran Men's Club
Zion Lutheran Luther League
Wctu
Washington, Ia
Legion
Muscatine County
First Congregational Church
Friends Church
High Prairie Church
The
Nazarene Sunday School
Cedar Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Atalissa Church
Church of Christ
Mulford Congregational Church
Moscow Methodist Scopal Church
Park Pygy Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ Methodist Oe Esscopal Church
Lady Elks
Davenport V. F. W. Rum Co
West Liberty Presbyterian Church
Mus
Kahn Tax Probe Highlights 1920s Chile Bond Deals
Senate investigations focus on Otto H. Kahn and partners in the 1920s Chile bond issues. Pecora questions income taxes, profit sharing, and risk transfer. Davis paid 35000 for services in 1924 linked to a 20 million bond issue, with later testimony promised.
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Benjamin J. Buttenweiser
Chile
Guaranty Company
Lehman Brothers
Ferdinand Pecora
Washington
Otto H. Kahn
Senate
Kahn, Loeb and Company
Kahn
Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Senate Banking Committee
Pecora
Norman H. Davis
Mortgage Bank of Chile
Davis
Wallace Defends Wheat Policy Amid Speculation Fears
Secretary Henry A. Wallace in Kansas City argues speculators drove wheat prices up while outlining a farm plan. He says a 20 percent withdrawal may be required but benefits stay, including a 30 cent per bushel subsidy for domestic use, with consumer protection built into the adjustment act.
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Wallace
Midwest
Iowa and Minnesota Officials Reshuffle and Legal Actions
Des Moines officers and about half of Royal Union Life Insurance staff were dismissed as Receiver L A Andrew and State Insurance Commissioner E W Clark assumed control. In Minneapolis three Iowans joined the Northwest Bancorporation board while Edward W Decker became chair. Mount Pleasant attorneys for T W Kreichbaum seek a new trial by July 10. Des Moines Wincel Urban to begin 15 year term after bond appeal funds were withdrawn. Humboldt E G Dunn named president of Iowa Cooperative Grain Co with officers from Clarion Humboldt and Randall.
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Des Moines
Royal Union Life Insurance Company
L. A. Andrew
E. W. Clark
O— Humboldt
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Iowa C-Operative Grain Company
Harry Somers
Clarion
George Beals
Humboldt
L. Henderson
Randall
Jelling Becomes Adventure Ship
The Jelling, a Danish flag steamer with nearly three decades at sea, becomes the mother ship for the Lindberghs new northern air route survey. It will establish bases along the Labrador Greenland Denmark corridor, refuel and stock provisions, lift a seaplane aboard, and await the fliers for a Greenland departure. Passengers include Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh, Major Robert A. Lorgan, Dr. Warren L. Duffield, and Pan-American Airways advisor staff.
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Philadelphia
Seven Seas
Charles A. Lindbergh
Europe
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Denmark
Lindberghs
Lindbergh
Pan-American Airways
Robert A. Lorgan
Warren L. Duffield
Brooklyn
Studios Expand 1933 34 Schedule Amid Reel Revival
Hollywood reports a surge in film production with major studios RKO Radio Pictures Paramount and Metro Goldwyn Mayer announcing expanded 1933 34 schedules. The industry notes rising employment for actors technicians and playwrights as plans reach unprecedented scopes on the Hollywood Culver City and related lots.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
R. K. O-Radio Pictureg
Culver
Paramount
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Gim
Fifer Communal Leader Ends Life After Attack
C M Fifer, former adjutant of the Legion post, killed himself after an attack near Mathias church attended by the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He married Ellen Foley in 1915 at St Mathias church. Surviving are wife, two sons John Charles and Thomas Joseph, a brother Albert of Madison. Funeral at St Mathias with burial at St Marys. Body to return from Meyers Funeral home.
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St. Mary’s Cemetery
Meyers Funeral Home
Rural Commencement Observes County History and Settlers
Rural commencement marked by township history displays with three pupils per unit. W. H. Foster, resident of Lake township for 86 years, honored as oldest settler. Professor Royal Holbrook praised pioneers and state greetings. diplomas awarded by E. D. Bradley.
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Muscatine
Royal Holbrook
Iowa State College
Ames
W. H. Foster
Lake Township
Foster
Muscatine County
Professor Holbrook
Holbrook
Ida Appel Springborn
Vernon L. Shantz
First Baptist Church
E. D. Bradley
Journal
Long June Heat Wave Breaks Across Midwest and Plains
The state forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday in Iowa amid lingering heat. Across the nation, record temperatures and heat-related deaths are reported from Illinois to the Plains, with scattered thunderstorms in parts of Iowa and rain relieving some drought areas.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Shenandoah
Red Oak
Chicago
Illinois
Phoenix
Ariz
Alva
Okla
Kansas
A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Winona
Minn
Aberdeen
S. D
Bismarck
N. D
Mineapolis
Indiana
Michigan
Labor Seeks Better Wages and Shorter Week
Labor pushes for higher pay and a shorter work week amid OPA code talks. Workers Demand changes while textile operators project 100000 more jobs under the code. C A Stillman of Goodyear Rubber urges exemptions for fabric mills and opposes weekly hour limits on tire fabric production machinery.
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Johnson
C. A. Stillman
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
B. F. Goodrich Company
Thomas Ashton Taken by Death
Lone Tree resident Thomas H. Ashton 83 retired banker died at home Tuesday evening. He became cashier at Farmers and Merchants State Bank in 1910, president in 1929, retired January 1 1932. Survived by widow two sons J E and William P Ashton and daughter Frances. Son James and daughter Jennie preceded him in death.
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Journal News Service
Lone Tree
Thomas H. Ashton
St. Mary’s Church
Ashton
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
J. E
William P. Ashton
Frances
James
Jennie
West Virginia and California Join Wet States in 1933 Vote
The West Virginia and California repeal moves add to a growing wave of states voting to end the 18th Amendment. California reports a landslide repeal tally with San Francisco and Los Angeles County showing strong support while Riverside County narrowly backs retention. Voters also show support for pari mutuel horse racing. Prohibition repeal could occur before the next New Year’s Day as more states schedule elections.
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West Virginia
California
San Francisco
Dry
Riverside
Los Angeles County
San Diego County
Agua Caliente
Washington
Florida
Missouri
Montana
Utah
Nebraska
South Dakota
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U. S
France
Estonia
Tallinn
Tounesson
Pittman
London
Key Pittman
Leon Fraser
Bank For International Settlements
Moley
Raymond Moley
Roosevelt
Ramsay MacDonald
Parley
Cordell Hut
Professor Moley
Onalemma
Mississippi River
Muscatine Fire Department
C. E. Richard and Sons
Luellen’s
Washington Drum Corps
Batterson’s
A. G. Whittaker
Muscatine Journal
Uptown Theater
Figg Tire Shop
George Wittich Undertaking
de Luxe Cleaners
Pure Milk Company
Heinie’s Orchestra
Marvella Dance Studio
Greenwood Gardens
Eichenauer Cigar Store
Red Paint
Collins and Hill
Muscatine Girls Band
Ed Leu
Hudson-Essex
Freers Dairy
William Glatstein
Callahan Electric Shop
Latter Day Saints
St. Mary's Church
Muscatine American Legion
St. Mary’s
Lowanita Guernsey Farm
Lagomarcino-Grape Company
Leu and Sons
Saal Ponte Wee Muscatine
Jefferson Field
Sycamore
Kansas City
Henry A. Wallace
Iowa Briefs
Mount Pleasant
T. W. Kreichbaum
Burlington
Jelling
Adventure Ship
Bergh Atlantic Flight
Atlantic Flight
Rosetta Valenti
Atlantic
Russell Boardman
New York
Rome
Miss Valenti
Boardman
C. M. Fifer
Joan Blondell
Ricardo Cortez
Hele Ramon OT
Sweetland
Mabel Christianson
Lorraine Raub
Harland Hetzler
M. P. Pace
Michael
William Chambers
No. 4
Eli Reynolds
Harvey Gillett
Geneva
Geneva School
Tipton
Isaiah Davis
van Camp
P. A. Sherfey
Wyoming Hill
Marshall Farnsworth
Wapsinonoc Township
Eugene Brugman
Virginia Wilson
Dorothy Wilson
Wapsie Creek
William Bagley
William Carns
William A. Clark
John D. Wolf
Asa Gregg
Dudley B. Dustin Lo
Wapsie
Sixth ‘Street
W. J. Phillips
W. S. Lane
Enos Barnes
John G. Lane
A. B. Phillips
State Capitol
Bur
Iowa City
Bloomington
Norman Foster
Ernest Beatty
Howard Coss
Montpelier
Roland Lobdell
Elna Eis
Arline Grimm
Lake
Dorothy Everett
Ruth Hitchcock
Cecil Foster
Moscow
Walter Reesink
Kermit Smith
Elsie McKillip
Fruitland
Alberta Long
Elmer Tisor
Ruth
Ann
Wray Gene
Columbia Picture
Thomas Ashton
Paul Roulien
Edna May Oliver
Joan Marsh
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