Show and Hal F Demolish Wires in Midwest Storm
A severe midwestern gale isolated Chicago and nearby towns from the outside world. Telegraph lines, windows, and trees suffered extensive damage as winds up to 60 miles per hour swept through Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Anril
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Middle-West
Tous
Tellies
Lgayie & Honges
Indianapolis
Downs
AlUwauker
Iowa
Illinois
Chicano
Illnois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Liastera Javea
Accused Federal Jurist Resigns from Federal Bench
New York April 1. Federal judge Francis A. Winslow of Boeing resigns from the federal bench after articles of impeachment were read in Congress. The resignation follows the proceedings and is effective immediately.
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New York
Fed- Weal
Francis A. Winslow
Boeing
Congress
Penny a Day Insurance Offers 100 Dollar Monthly Income
A Kansas City life and casualty insurer promotes a penny a day policy promising 100 dollars monthly income. The ad claims no medical exam, simple application, and a 10 day satisfaction period with a full premium refund if not pleased. It targets all ages and families, urging readers to send name, address, age and beneficiary details to receive policy forms.
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Life and Casualty Insurance
Kansas City
Ata
Geatl
Caria
April Fool's Day Prank Jolts Local Businessman
Wilson Southwell of Los Angeles plays into an April Fool’s Day prank that could affect his gift cigar business Monday. The lighthearted stunt spotlights common tricks tied to the holiday.
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Wilson Southwell
L. A
Prison Post Brings Protests at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta prison guards report unrest as John Brink accepts a post at the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Inmate demonstrations erupted late last night, with whistles and shouting as guards prepared to enforce a midnight resignation.
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Atlanta
UPI
John c. Brink
Instituton
Reserve Officers to Study Leading Troop Management
Eleven session troop programs for reserve officers of the Ninetieth Division and the 4th Cavalry Brigade will cover leading troops and meeting management. Capt. W. D. Cronk outlines the topics and the venue at Orlook Werthesdas.
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Ninetieth Division
Mth Cavalry Brigade
W. D. Cronk
Les
April Fool's Day Customs Around the World
Monday brings universal fooling as men women and children seek odd errands and odd tools. In Scotland a man who skips a fealty is called a gawk and in France the victim is titled poisson d Avry or on April fish.
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Gilly DanMeEr
Scotland
France
Ealtel “Ua
Dallas Youth Killed as Pistol Goes Off
A Dallas boy, Adams, 22, reportedly died after a pistol discharged. The incident occurred at night in a room where his father says Adams was near a plate or weapon when the gun fired. He staggered in saying he had been shot.
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Dallas
Dawillas
Adams
Light Readers Watt Then Analyzes
A whimsical feature surveys local readers labeled by initials and streets, describing personality traits from a light hearted quiz. Residents like Mrs G J W and Mrs V S Palestine are profiled with observations on appearance, interests, and suggested activities.
Impeachment Fight Resumes in Louisiana Legislature
Baton Rouge La April 1 Political warfare continues between Huey Long foes and a state legislature faction seeking impeachment on charges including murder The House rules committee plans to set procedure for the impeachment inquiry during today’s session The panel will report to the lower house which is expected to adjourn briefly Then the main testimony is anticipated to begin tomorrow as political foes aim to press their case with hearings in the capital
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Baton
Pener Huey Y. Longs
House of Representatives
Wall Begi
Rivalry 15 blamed for killings in Wilsonville ambush
In Wilsonville two miners, Apel 1lt Fics and Sikh Tucker, were shot to death by a group that followed them from Gillespig. The attackers fled in a car after opening fire on the men, wounding Tucker four times. Three schoolboys witnessed part of the incident but could not identify the number of assailants. Sheriff Stubblefield linked the case to prior liquor thefts and possible hijacking rings.
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Wilsonville
Frmik
Sikh Tucker
Wilsaiwite
Wisanville
Eines
Cheker
Hines
Tucker
Wight
Ucker
Stubblefield
Stubbefelt
Gonzales Cotton Report Shows Strong 1928 Output
Gonzales April 1 report shows 35,047 bales of cotton ginned in 1928, up from 21,770 bales in 1927. County leads area except for Coldwell and Fayette, highlighting Gonzales as a top producer in the region.
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Gonzales
Coldwell
Fayette
Widow to attend burial of crash victim Kelley
The widow Mrs Tinach Kees will travel by train Monday to Princaville for the burial near the victim’s birthplace. Kelley, estranged from his wife, died in a fatal crash near Beaumont, Texas, after canceling a San Diego business trip to visit her in San Antonio.
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Vom J. Welle
Beaumont
Catit
Tinach
Kees
Gunter
Rometine
Princaville
Kelley
San Diego
San Antonio
Ambiguous Readings Highlight Noted Local Characters
Fragmentary notes describe a man adept at handling others in outdoor settings, a personable hackhead named Hy W. from Dexar Place, and Magee Tips with an optimistic but argumentative streak. Also mention L.W. of Besar Place noting athletic promise and self-portrayal.
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Hy W
Dexar
Magee
L.W
Besar
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