The Man in the Masked London Escape
Luke Maddison a wealthy banker is betrayed by wife Margaret who returns his money. after schemes and a jewel theft he flees detection via a fire escape. Scotland Yard closes in as Maddison dodges pursuit, disguises himself, and escapes into the night in London.
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Luke Maddison
Margaret Lefevre
Rex
Maddison
Smith
Jean Gurlay
Margaret
Luke
Spain
Danton Morrell
Morrell
Gunner Haynes
Haynes
Danty Morre
Danty Morrell
Verdi
Connors
Curly Smith
Australia
Gorton
Jack Hulbert
Jack
London
Mall
Buckingham Palace
Luke Maddison Seized in London Flat Burglary Case
Luke Maddison is detained by Inspector Gorton and Flying Squad officers after a thwarted burglary at Maddison’s London flat. Margaret Maddison accompanies police as they search the premises. Luke is disarmed and money is seized as investigators suspect a break in.
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Margaret
Gorton
Luke
Inspector Gorton
Silo filling signs may fail this season warns Iowa expert
The Arrow reports that drought damaged corn for silos may not show dry husks as a reliable sign. H D Hughes of Iowa State College says badly fired corn should be siloed earlier than husk dryness, and moisture content is crucial. If moisture is low, adding water at ensiling time becomes essential.
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H. D. Hughes
Constitutional Amendment A Joint Resolution proposal
A joint resolution proposes amending the Iowa constitution to improve state highways and provide for payment of costs. The measure is framed as a state legislative action by the General Assembly.
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State of
Iowa
Tauras
Iowa proposal for $100 million highway bonds approved April 1929
Section 1 proposes an act to incur up to $100,000,000 in state debt for highway improvements and to retire county road bonds. It pledges motor fuel taxes and property taxes to cover principal and interest, with bonds due within twenty years. Section 3 lists prioritized highway projects by Primary Roads 1 through 21 and other routes. Section 4 allows related legal changes and calls for legislative action in the next session. Approved April 1929.
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State of
Iowa
General Assembly
Executive Council
Fairfield
Birmingham
Keosauqua
Grandview
Columbus Junction
Washington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Winterset
Greenfield
Atlantic
Lewis
Fort Madison
Farmington
Bloomfield
Centerville
Corydon
Leon
Mount Ayr
Bedford
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Sidney
Nebraska City
Hamburg
Hillsdale
Avoca
Harlan
Denison
Odeboldt
Early
Fort Dodge
Manson
Storm Lake
Cherokee
le Mars
Albia
Carlisle
Des Moines
Dallas Center
Guthrie Center
Hamlin
Council Bluffs
Lansing
Waukon
Decorah
Resco
Osage
Manly
Forest City
Swea City
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Sibley
Rock Rapids
South Dakota Line
Larchwood
Strawberry Point
Oelwein
Waverly
Shelf Rock
Allison
Hampton
Clarion
Humboldt
Pocahontas
Havelock
Linn Grove
Paullina
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Independence
West Union
Marion
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Manchester
Elkader
McGregor
Chariton
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Ames
Blairsbur
Belmond
Garner
Adel
Ogden
Alona
Burlington
Moorsant
Ottumwa
Albi
Iton
Osceola
Crest 7 Oak
Glenwood
Muscatine Te Nome
Standwood
Red Oak
Deah
Dubuque
Guttenburg
Postville
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Eldora
Prinse
Mon Tania
Traer
Hudson
Watloo
Boone
Mall
Ig Keokuk
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Apetts
Muscatine
Enport
DeWitt
Maquokety
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Colo
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Mason City
Nogwood
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Lamoni
Missouri Line
Bradd
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Carroll
Sac City
Ste Lake
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Minnesota
Tipton
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Missouri Valley
Onsch
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Sioux
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Clinton
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Demar
Delmar
Vinton
Arles City
Ohn
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Edgar Wallace
Margaret Maddison
Scotland Yard
Mr. Bird
Inspector Bird
True
Mrs. Fraser
Lewings
Ginnett Street
Connor
Emmetsburg
Rockwell City
Perry
New Hampton
Charles City
Algona
Sheldon
Perkins
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Town Falls
Webster City
Correctionville
Primghar
Sanborn
la Belle Plaine
Pani
Evada
Joe
Nee Pall
de Bluffs
Ase
Primcon
Soarengo
Grinnell
Redfield
Oaklan
Dexter
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