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Newspaper

Sioux City Register

Location

Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1924

Page

2

Police Nab Man Who Beat Shots

W B Fritz of 4348 Filmore Street was arrested on assault to do great bodily injury charges after an alleged attack on L B Neitzel of 724 Market Street. Neitzel called for aid and Patrolman Mummert fired twice at the fleeing assailant but the gunshots struck the car’s rear and missed. Fritz was taken into custody at his home by Patrolman McKenna and held for arraignment.

W. B. Fritz Filmore Street Fritz L. B. Neitzel Market Street Neitzel Mummert McKenna

Darrow Defense Clashes Over Insanity Plea Trial

In a heated courtroom exchange Crowe presses that insanity must face a jury if raised. Judge Caverly asserts defense may withdraw guilty pleas and try insanity. Defense lawyers confirm they will present insanity evidence, while Crowe and Marshel accuse the plan of creating a sham trial amid murder charges.

La Follette recounts early rise to Congress and Wisconsin politics

Robert M. La Follette recalls entering public life, defeating railroad influenced factions in Wisconsin, winning Dane County district attorney and then Congress in 1884. He describes mentors General Bryant and Senator Sawyer, early Washington immersion, Cleveland and Arthur contrasts, and being assigned to Indian affairs over public lands.

la Follette Wisconsin Dane County Congress Madisom Madison Sam Harper Grant Sam Dodgeville Chicago Washington House Carlisle Arthur White House Blaine Senate Sefor Sawyer Cleveland Follette Carl Stephenson Wiscons

Battle Over Medical Defense in Leopold Loeb Case

In Chicago a heated court battle pits State's Attorney Crowe against Clarence Darrow over admitting medical insanity evidence for Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Judge Caverly weighs authority as the defense seeks expert testimony while prosecutors insist the boys pled guilty and must be held legally sane. Proceedings resume after a midday recess with voir dire on mental state pending.

Crowe Caverly Marshel Leopold Loeb Jacob Franks Samuel Ettelson Nathan Leopold Marshall Tinue Criminal Court Room Chicago Robert E. Crowe Richard Loeb Robt. Franks Clarence Darrow William A. White Washington, D. C Walter Bachrach Supreme Court Thomas Marshal Darrow

New Head for Trinity College

Rev Victor Brown named president of Trinity College succeeding Rev Raphael Breheny. Expansion of the curriculum prompts an enlarged faculty for next year. Rev Damian Segourn becomes provincial secretary. Rev Edward Carahar and Rev Dantel Morning join the faculty.

Victor Brown Third Order of Francis Rome Raphael Breheny Trinity College Damian Segourn St. Francis Seminary Loretta Breheny Edward Carahar Trinity Dantel Morning

South Sioux City Pioneer Farmer Dies

John Milton Anderson, 72, longtime South Sioux City resident and retired farmer, died this morning of paralysis at his home. Survived by widow, son Colth Anderson of Cherokee Iowa, daughter Mrs. L. P. Rogers of Sioux City, two sisters, services Friday at 2:30 p m at Graceland Park chapel, burial in Graceland Park cemetery, body at Westcott's undertakers.

John Milton Anderson South Sioux City Anderson Colth Anderson Cherokee L. P. Rogers Sioux City Elizabeth Coon Leeds Alice Fisk Graceland Park Chapel Graceland Park Cemetery Westcott

Vets Hunt For Official City Colors

The Register reports a survey on Sioux City official colors, finding no consensus among locals. Skull post initiates a contest to pick pair of colors to symbolize Sioux City for Miss Sioux City and future city use. Citizens mail two color suggestions to the Bathing Beauty editor or Chamber of Commerce headquarters.

Sioux City Skull Post Veterans of Foreign Wars National Bathing Beauig Eant Committee Atlantic City, . J United States Register Bathing Beauty Chamber of Commerce

Peggy Hopkins Joyce and Count Morner Annulment Battle

Peggy Hopkins Joyce and Count Gosta Morner clash in a race to file annulment papers as she accuses him of non support and laundry bill payments. Morner counters with remarks on love and money while detailing his Swedish business ties and a hastily ended honeymoon.

Frank Getty United Press New York Peggy Hopkins Joyce Gosta Morner Atlantic City Peggy Pal Gr Gr Federal Building William J. Fallon Yale Club Count Gosta Sweden

New Sioux City Cigar Store Seeks Name from Public

Mickey Levitan and Joe Knox, new proprietors of the Jacob Hoeven cigar store at 421 Sixth street, invite public suggestions for a name. Both are well known in Sioux City sporting circles and prizes await the chosen contributor.

Mickey” Levitan Joe Knox Jacob Hoeven Sixth Street Levitan Knox Sioux City

Seven Arrested In Raid On Black and Tan Establishment

Seven persons arrested during a police raid on the Black and Tan at 2528 West Fourth Street were granted continuances when arraigned in police court today. William and Lillian Young, alleged proprietors of the resort, faced charges of keeping a disorderly house and maintaining a liquor nuisance.

West Fourth Street William and Lillian Young Chary

Townley Home Ransacked After Vacation Return

The home of EB Townley at 3931 Davis Avenue was ransacked of household articles and $10 from a baby's bank after the family returned from a vacation. The incident was reported yesterday.

EB. J. Townley Davis Avenue

Man Held on Suspicion of Check Forgery in Auto Payment

Frank Manchester was arrested yesterday as a suspect in an automobile payment check forgery and kept in jail as investigators continue the case. Police say Manchester is believed to be connected to a fraudulent check used for an auto purchase.

Frank Manchester Manchester

Rialto Hosts Register Carriers at Iowa Under Fire Showing

News carriers of The Daily Register attended a special Rialto showing of Iowa Under Fire yesterday afternoon, hosted through the courtesy of Manager Emery.

Rialto Register Daily Register Iowa The Maneer Emery

Boy Severely Injured After Mower Incident Near Wausa

Six year old Russell Lind of Wausa Nebraska was brought to Methodist hospital after losing a foot when struck by a mower path near his home Tuesday. Hospital attendants declined to comment on his condition today.

Russel Lind G. A. Lind Wausa Neb Wes Methodist Hospital

Sunday Hail Storm Causes Heavy Crop Damage Near Hinton

A hail storm Sunday evening damaged crops in the Hinton area. Estimated losses exceed $600,000 as the storm lashed a two to three mile wide strip of farmland. Local reports indicate extensive harm to corn and cotton across the affected belt.

Ttme Hinton

Eight Youths Nabbed in Park Dice Game

Police raided a Central Park dice game and detained eight youths. The arrested include Carl Reider James Barton George De Lair Paul Gilleland Dan Desmond Leo Johnson Rex Dunham and Alf Miller, all held briefly in city jail.

Central Park Carl Reider Bluff Street James Barton West Seventh Street George de Lair Market Street Paul Gilleland Center Street Dan Desmond West Fourth Street Leo Johnson Main Street Rex Dunham Cook Street Alf Miller West Third Street

Tunney Excels In Carpentier Bout With 40000 Payday

Tunney earned 40000 dollars, won the decision, and proved he cannot easily challenge Dempsey for a title posting.

Tunney Carpentier Dempsey

Tomato Myth Refuted: No Cancer Link Found

A study or expert consensus clarifies that tomatoes do not cause cancer, countering a widespread belief. Researchers emphasize balanced diets and caution against unfounded health fears, noting tomatoes' beneficial nutrients.

Results of Morning Play at Tennis Meet Round One

Morning play reports winners across junior singles and ladies singles with several defaults and unfinished matches. Notable results include H Coggeshall of Des Moines defeating Ben Sutphin, and J D Ringwall of Omaha beating K Trenham in three sets.

H. Coggeshall Des Moines Ben Sutphin Omaha H. Barton Sioux Falls H. Elliott J. D. Ringwall K. Trenham St. Joseph Boyle Fort Dodge Albert Finkle Dick Boyle U. Liebsohn Cedar Rapids G. Diesing Laura Frye Earl Lidster L. S. Peer Pansy Hostetter William Lidster G. Calvert Lottie Fuller Art Hanford Ruth Hager G. Eaton Ruth Richardson Margaret Chesterman J. Mahoney Addison Pelletier Olwell van Deegle Swartz Minear Bartman Fisher Gilman Perry Meyer and Newell Sweet Barton Smiter Grier and Swank

Hogue Nominated Budget Director in Iowa

Former Senator Ernest L Hogue of Blencoe was confirmed by the Iowa senate as director of the budget after a four day deadlock. Gov Kendall’s fourth appointment completed the extraordinary session, and the senate adjourned sine die. Hogue will be aided by Clarence M Young and Joseph Mattes on the budget board of appeals.

Des Moines Ernest L .Hogue Blencoe Iowa Senate Hogue Kedwall Kendall Fred L. Maytag Newton Glenn C. Haynes I. H. Foskett Shenandoah Star Chamber New State Republican Central Committee Monona County Clarence M. Young Joseph Mattes Sac City Budget Board of Appeals

Bevington Wife Denies Divorce Grounds In Brief

Mrs Bevington files a response to her husband Tom Bevington alleging the divorce grounds are baseless. Counsel argues the court decision would be illegal given testimony and cites exaggerations in the plaintiff's arguments while denying all asserted grounds.

Tom Bevington

Truck Driver Bats Boy After Offering Ride

Police seek a delivery truck driver who battered 16 year old Philip Greenbaum at Seventh and Sioux streets. The youth, waiting for a streetcar, accepted a ride, then was struck in the face and suffered a broken nose. He was treated at police headquarters by Dr. E. E. Morgan.

Philip Greenbaum Hamilton Street Young Greenbaum Seventh Sioux Streets Police E. E. Morgan

Westcott Bridge Road to Be Single Driveway

Council members decide to require a single 40 foot driveway under the new Westcott avenue railroad bridge, replacing the railroad plan for two 20 foot roads. The central obstruction hazard beneath the bridge drives the decision.

Westcott Bridge Westcott Avenue

Woman Injured in Garden Fall at South Helen Street

Mrs. P. Peterson, 70, of 928 South Helen street, fell while gardening and fractured her hip. She was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where doctors termed her condition serious.

P. Peterson South Helen Street St. Joseph’s Hospital

Vets Award Beauty Prizes Amid City Mr City Contest

A Veteran era announces prizes for a Bathing Beauty contest with top candidates led by Miss Muriel Morton and Miss Alta Sterins in second. Dorothy Abel sits third as local merchants offer wardrobes and equipment for winners before a September Atlant tournament.

Developer Today Veterans Eign Wars Sioux City Merc Shull Wardrop Miss Liu Atlant Muriel Morton 1815 Street Itn Thre Alta Sterins Dorothy Abel

Weather overview for Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota

Mostly fair for Iowa and Nebraska with cooler temperatures tonight and Thursday. South Dakota sees partly cloudy skies with a slight drop in temperature tonight, especially in the eastern region.

Iowa Nebraska Nor South Dakota

Licenses Granted In Des Moines Area Marriages

Lowell Burkett 22 of Six City marries Edith Gabel 19 of Ia Mars Ia. Lloyd Green 19 of Oto Ia weds Nelsena Reed 19 of Mapleton Ia.

Lowell B. Burkett Six City Edith C. Gabel Ia Mars Lloyd Green Oto Nelsena Reed Mapleton

Births notice from Hamilton and Jensen families at St Joseph's

A birth notice reports a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. J Y at 723 Sixth Avenue on July 80 and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. I W Jensen at 2215 South Henry Street near St Joseph's Hospital on July 29.

Hamilton Jensen Mrs. I. W South Henry Street St Joseph's Hospital

Dinar Adopted as Palestine Monetary Unit

The dinar, once common in Herod era, is adopted as a monetary unit in Palestine, signaling an official shift in regional currency standards.

Herod Palestine

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