Massie case enters key phase as Darrow ill
Clarence Darrow falls ill with indigestion delaying a one day recess in the Fortescue Massie trial in Honolulu. Lieut Thomas H Massie prepares to testify and possibly accept full blame under an insanity plea to the Kahahawai killing amid intense defense strategy.
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Honolulu
T. H
INS
Clarence Darrow
Defense Council
Fortescue-Massie
Darrow
Thomas H. Massie
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
Joseph Kahahwai
Joseph Kahahawai
John C. Kelley
Massie
Thalia Massie
Kahahawai
Lieut
Grace Fortescue
Albert J. Jones
E. J. Lord
Halls of Justice
Thieves Drain Gas From Cars on North Marion Avenue
Sneak thieves drained gasoline from several parked cars on North Marion avenue in front of the Colenso Annex overnight. They targeted Shan Campbell’s car and damaged door handles on two other vehicles while attempting entry. Two suspects were reportedly arrested, but sheriffs office had no further information.
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North Marion Avenue
Colenso Annex
Shan Campbell
Jefferson County
George Nesbitt
Dickinson to Be Keynoter for G Q P
Washington April 15 Senator L J Dickinson of Algona Iowa was chosen as temporary chairman for the 1932 Republican convention and to deliver the keynote address signaling the campaign for Hoover’s renomination. Representative Bert Snell of New York is cleared for permanent chairmanship, though formal announcement awaits.
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L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Iowa
Hoover
Bert Snell
New York
House
White House
Revision of Veteran Allowances Proposed by Hines
Director Hines of the Veterans Bureau urged the House Economy Committee to place a need and income based revision of World War I veteran allowances into the national economy program. The plan aims to save about 80 million dollars yearly, affecting tax returns, hospital care, and dependent status, while preserving existing rates for low income veterans.
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Washington
INS
House Economy Committee
Hines
Veterans Bureau
House
Hoover
Mail carried by trucks replaces trains west from Washington
Postal officials plan motor truck delivery of westward mail from Washington to Sigourney and Oska loosa via two star routes starting April 25. Two daily trips will serve West Chester Keota Harper and Sigourney with schedules linking Rock Island depots.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Sigourney
RE. A. Mallory
Chicago
West Chester
Keota
Harper
Washington Post Office
Rock Island
Reverend Ramsdale Preaches at United Presbyterian Church Tonight
Rev Clifford Ramsdale of the Columbus City United Presbyterian church will preach at the United Presbyterian church here this evening at 7 30. The public is cordially invited.
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Clifford Ramsdale
Columbus City
Democratic Candidate Eicher Announces Congress Candidacy
Attorney RE C Eicher of this city enters the race for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's First District. Prompted by district and state leaders, he accepts the duty with lifelong Democratic loyalty and commitment to the party's doctrines and interests. His legal practice with Livingston and Eicher will pause as he campaigns to serve citizens and district with dignity if elected. He will have nomination papers circulated across the district.
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RE. C. Eicher
Congress
Iowa
Eicher
Livingston & Eiche
Mrs Miller enters campaign for Iowa secretary of state
Nomination papers circulate for Mrs Alex Miller as a Democratic candidate in the June primaries for secretary of state. She is famed in Iowa politics as the widow of the late Alex Miller and a longtime Democratic leader. She plans a vigorous statewide campaign and will likely speak publicly during the fall preliminary to the November election. She recently met Governor Roosevelt in New York and attended the Jefferson Day banquet in Washington.
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Alex Miller
Miller
Iowa
Finals of junior college debating tournament at high school
Finals in the junior college debate tournament are set for 7 30 tonight at the high school. This afternoon saw the first round. Washington and Centerville field two two man teams each while Muscatine and Burlington enter single teams debating both sides.
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Washington
Centerville
Muscatine
Burlington
Hebners Visit Washington from Crawfordsville
Rev and Mrs E S Hebner of Crawfordsville were in Washington today for undisclosed reasons.
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E. S. Hebner
Crawfordsville
Washington
Mildred Brown Leads Washington Popularity Contest
The Washington popularity contest nears week four with Mildred Brown atop the standings at 206 750 votes. Elsie Glassburner close behind with 193 900 ballots and Mary Pauls rising to 188 400 as candidates from nearby towns vie for the Europe trip prize. Community leaders like Mary Louise Barnes of Crawfordsville and Dorothy Soukup of Riverside challenge for top spots, while Kathleen Coffey of Ainsworth leads her locality amid busy schedules. Ballots are welcomed at the Evening Journal office.
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Washington
Mildred Brown
Elsie Glassburner
Mary Pauls
Crawfordsville
Mary Louise Barnes
Dorothy Soukup
Riverside
Kathleen Coffey
Ainsworth
Europe
Evening Journal
Mildred Craig
Mary Dougall
Mrs Rowe Praises Large Crowds at Washington Cooking School
Mrs. Nancy Rowe praised the large audience of Washington housewives at the third cooking school session, noting the crowd exceeded 600. She spoke on dieting, vegetable cookery, and home entertaining, with recipes printed for attendees and questions prompting lively exchanges. The day featured live kitchen demonstrations, equipment talks, and prize dish awards, with a final session expected to attract the largest crowd.
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Mrs. Rowe
Cooking School
Nancy Rowe
Women of
Washington
Richard and
Robert Dodder
China and Asia policy notes from Beverly Hills talk
Floyd Gibbons predicts events in China and Manchuria while discussing sources on Asia. He cites Sir Victor Sassoon and compares influence to J. P. Morgan, noting Japan may hold Manchuria until Russia is ready to act. China devolves into civil war as outsiders loom.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Floyd Gibbons
China
Floyd
Victor Sasoon
India
J. P. Morgan
His . K
Gibbons
Sasoon
Japan
Manchuria
Russia
Far East
Ohio State Office Building Blast Kills Eight
A blast in Columbus Ohio at the new state office building killed eight people and injured many others. A suspect was arrested as investigators probe high explosives amid concerns the structure’s collapse may require rebuilding. Debris salvage continues as damage estimates range up to six million dollars.
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Columbus
INS
Ohio
Columbus Elme Center
Receivership Granted for Insull Interests by Court
Federal Judge Walter Lindley granted an equity receivership for the Middle West Utilities Company and Insull holdings. Samuel Insull Edward N Hurley and Charles A McMulloch named receivers with bonds set at 100000 each and five days to qualify. Lincoln Printing petition cited an 8000 claim and overruled objections from minority security holders. The action, described as the largest in American commercial history, followed a friendly petition.
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Chicago
Walter (. Lindley
Middle West Utilities Company
Huge- Insull
Samuel Insull
Edward N. Hurley
Charles A. McMulloch
Lindely
Lincoln Printing Company
Dodder Twins Shine as Live Models at Cookery School
The Dodder twins and Douglas Morrison, son of Mr and Mrs Leland Morrison, headlined a cooking school show this week. They modeled Klein Klothing Kompany wash suits, improving daily and appearing increasingly professional on stage. Crowd reactions included many oohs and ahs and frequent applause.
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Dodder
Douglas Morrison
Leland Morrison
Klein Klothing Kompany
Bob
Doug
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Seeps Into Hopeful Phase
Reports from Trenton and Falmouth describe renewed efforts to reach the Lindbergh kidnapers as John Curtis and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh engage in talks. Curtis delivered terms to Lindbergh while Lindbergh asks to end surveillance. In Norfolk and New York, Condon and Breckinridge discuss ways to reestablish contact after a $50,000 ransom exchange.
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Trenton
N. J
INS
Lindbergh
John H. Curtis
Norfolk
Charles A. Lindbergh
Curtis
Falmouth
Mass
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Cape Cod
Vineyard Sound
Coastguard
Cityhunk Island
John Hughes Curtis
Guy Burrage
Hopewell
Condon
New York
John F Condon
Col
Henry Preckinridge
Seniors Lead In Washington High Track Meet
The Washington high class meet opened with seniors leading juniors by 23 to 20 and sophomores by 1 after four events at Casefield yesterday. Results include low hurdles Frederick first Hesseltine second C Smith third McAvoy fourth. 220 yard dash Y Smith first C Smith second Busby third Fuhr fourth. half mile Minden first Young second Helwick third Bevins fourth. high jump McHnhlmnney first C Smith second McConnell and Lytle tied for third height 5 feet 6 inches.
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Washington
Casefield
Frederick
Hesseltine
C. Smith
McAvoy
Y. Smith
Busby
Fuhr
Minden
Young
Helwick
Bevins
McHnlhinney
McConnell
Lytle
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Pell AU
Kahaha Wai
William J. Harris
Georgia
Washington, D. C
Davenport
Washington Woman
Senate
Ways and Means
Charles R. Crisp
Willis Hawley
Oregon
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Frank T. Hines
Veterans
Oie P
Case Field
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