Chicago Prosecutor McSwiggen Killed in Cicero Shootout
Assistant State's Attorney William McSwiggen, 26, and two saloonkeepers were gunned down in Cicero in what authorities suspect may involve the beer gang rivalry. The inquest was set as Coroner Oscar Wolff named John J. Healy as legal adviser, with State's Attorney Crowe's faction facing political backlash amid North Side gang violence.
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Chicago
Chicagogang. Com
Wm. McSwiggen
Oscar Wolff
John J. Healy
United States
Charles S. Deneen
Crowe
Republican Party
Deneen
Wolff
McSwiggen
James J. Doherty
Thomas
Red) Duffy
O'Donnell
Myles O’donnell
Steve
Lawless
Cicero
Durkin
McSwiecen
Duffy
Berwyn
Martin Durkin
Doherty
Raymond Costello
Fire Truck Nearly Kills Woman and Child
A Thomp son fire Monday afternoon prompted caution as a car driven by a woman with a child passenger drove in front of a moving fire truck. Driver McCarty swerved to avoid the car and damaged a nearby vehicle but no one was injured.
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Thompson Fire
R. H. McCarty
McCarty
Baptist Leaders Aid in Prairie Flower Church Dedication
Dr. Hugh F. Moore and Rev. A. G. Lagerquist of Des Moines will participate in the dedication of Prairie Flower Baptist Church next Sunday. Moore, southeastern Iowa superintendent, will speak at morning and evening services and offer the dedicatory prayer. Lagerquist, a Southwestern Iowa leader and Stockholm delegate, will deliver the afternoon sermon and likely speak at the evening service.
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Hugh F. Moore
A. G. Lagerquist
Des Moines
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Moore
Iowa
Mr. Lagerquist
Sweden
World Religious Congress
Stockholm
Lagerquist
Wil
Men of Prayer
Prairie Flower Church
W R C annual report highlights thrift and patriotism
The Women's Relief Corps outlines committees Americanization Child Welfare and Thrift. It urges planting fruit and nut trees for shade and food while noting many schoolchildren hold bank savings accounts. Patriotic work led by Mrs R H Walker included flags for Y M C A a Lincoln picture for the Grand Army and hospital gifts. Expenditures last year reached 185 dollars. The Thrift Committee leads the effort.
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Women’s Relief Corps
R. HW. Walker
Lincoln
Grand Army of the Republic
Clara Barter
Woman's Relief Corps
Dust Clouds Stir Fear as Iowa Sees Strange Sky
Residents reported eerie dust clouds late yesterday amid strong winds sweeping from the north and west. Telephone inquiries to the Journal followed. no storms were confirmed. The dust cloud reflected soil from several states and settled over Iowa, creating an unusually strange atmosphere.
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The
Journal
Iowa
Waxed tables resist heat marks from hot dishes
Dining or tea tables occasionally polished with a good liquid wax will not be marred by hot dishes, ensuring surfaces remain pristine under daily use.
Sheriff Acquainted With the McSwiggens
Sheriff Charles M. Denison, already familiar with the McSwiggen family, was shocked by news from Chicago last night. He knew the younger McSwiggen through his father Anthony McSwiggen, a veteran Chicago detective who helped apprehend suspects in this region.
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Cedeant
Neliam McSwiggen
Hig Chen
Chicago
Charles M. Denison
McSwiggen
Anthony McSwigcen
Chamber to Hold Meeting May 5
A Washington chamber of commerce meeting is set for May 5 at the Y M C A. Secretary Bond of the Burlington chamber will speak on organization possibilities and methods. A preparatory meeting for the membership drive is tonight, with the drive starting after next Wednesday’s meeting. All interested residents are urged to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce In
Washington
Bond
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Burlington
Legion Dancing Carnival Opens With Prizes Won
The American Legion carnival opened with Leona Minick and Kermie Rhoads winning 20 dollars for best waltz, Alma Belle Minick and Red Strickler taking 10 dollars in one step, and Dorothy Clark with Sherd Wilson earning 5 dollars for best Charleston. About eighty couples danced last night, with Whiz Bang Orchestra providing the music as visitors from southeastern Iowa arrive for tonight and tomorrow’s sessions.
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Minicks
American Legion
Leona Minick
Kermie” Rhoads
Wellman
Alma Belle Minick
Red” Strickler
Dorothy Clark
Sherd” Wilson
Leon Beatty Post
Whiz Bang Orchestra
Washington
Iowa
West senators oppose adjournment over farm relief bill
A luncheon conference with western senators urged Congress not to adjourn until the corn belt farm relief bill and related measures are passed. House debate on farm relief was seen as likely to extend into night sessions next week with three bills moving for early floor action. President Coolidge was briefed on farm legislation and budget limits at a breakfast with a mix of senators and representatives.
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Associated
Washington, Bt
House
House Agriculture Committee
Haneen
Haveen
Tincher
Aswell
Washington, D. C
Coodge
Senate
Accia
Congress
Jones
Washington
Phipps
Colorado
Gooding
Idaho
Norbeck
South Dakota
Degeen
Illnois
Sinnott
Oregon
Ramseyer
Iowa
Snell
Auction of Chicago Milwaukee rail system slated at Butte
A bankruptcy sale of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul system, valued at about 750 million dollars, will be held in Butte Montana. Judge James H Wilkerson ordered the sale and foreclosure decree with Herter Lundahl as master in chancery to conduct proceedings. The sale covers all property including Puget Sound and midwest sites, with reorganization planned under sponsors National City Bank and Kuhn Loeb Company of New York.
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Aseociated
Chicago
Butte
Mont
James H. Wilkerson
Chicago, Milwaukee Old
Wilkerson
Indiana
Pacific Coast
Br Chhosen
Puget Sound
Middle-West
Montana City
National City Bank and Kuhn, Loebard Company of
New York
Fire devastates Bouten business district in Iowa
A $50,000 blaze struck Bouten, ten miles south of Boone, destroying the J. E. O Malley drug store and an adjoining bank building. The fire swept the business district last night, causing extensive damage to commercial properties.
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Associated Presse
Boone, Kla
Bouten
Here
J. E. O'Malley
March Tax Collections Nearly Match Last Year at $465 608
County treasurer Miss Marie Shearer reports March tax collections, the year's heaviest month, total $465 608.01, about $800 higher than March 1925. School funds led with $171 222.93, followed by state, county, bridge, township road, county poor and hospital funds. Washington town received $28 850.12. other towns ranged from $1 670.77 to $4 411.63.
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Marie Shearer
Trepanner
County
Washington
Brighton
Crawfordaville
Ainsworth
West Chesters
Riverside
Kalona
Wellman
Plans for Decoration Day Detailing Memorial Day Plans
Chairman Hugh McCleary reports the Memorial day program is practically arranged and a detailed report is coming. General Chairman Leslie Dunlap will convene the full committee soon to perfect remaining details and announce complete plans next week.
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Hugh McCleary
Leslie Dunlap
Mrs Wesley George Dead at Davenport
Mrs. Wesley George 41 died at six this morning in Davenport after a prolonged illness from blood poisoning following a tooth extraction. Formerly Rachel May Kuhn, she lived here previously. Burial plans and whether the body will be brought to Washington are not yet known.
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Washington
Miller Family Returns Home After Brief Oskaloosa Visit
Mrs. J. Miller of Oskaloosa retired last evening to her home after visiting her brother Will Ross and her nephew Owey Ross.
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J. Miller
Oskaloosa
Will Ross
Owey Ross
Santa Claus Town Mentioned in Spencer County Indiana
A town named Santa Claus is located in Spencer County Indiana. The community is known for its festive name and tourism related to holiday themes. Local residents engage in seasonal events and attractions that celebrate the town’s unique branding.
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Santaclaus
Spencer County
Indiana
Dinner Tourney Sets Washington Country Club Night Competitions
Washington country club members will play a two team nine hole tournament next week with the losing side paying a dinner at 6 30 p m Friday May 7. Tournament committee members Leslie Richer Frank Carter and Fred Martin drew names for team assignments.
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Leslie Richer
Frank Carter
Fred Martin
Max Marble
Thomp Brookhart
Marble Heads
Y's Men Club Weekly Dinner and Plans for Ladies Night
The Y's Men hosted their regular meeting and dinner at the Y building. Carolyn MecCleery performed a piano solo after the meal. A business session set plans for next Tuesday's ladies night and a party honoring Mr. and Mrs. CC H Morton who recently moved to Sigourney. Members toured newly furnished Y rooms funded by the Y's men and the Business and Professional Women's Club.
Parents and Teachers Meet Friday Elect Officers
Officers for the new year will be elected at the annual Parent-Teacher Association meeting in the Washington community room of the YMCA at 7 30 Friday evening. Current officers and district leaders from St James Junior High Heights Wallace Lincoln Centennial will be announced with talks by Dr EKF Stutsman and Supt J Peet to follow.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher Association of Washington
Charless. Thomas
Catherine Null
A. W.ion
St. James
Leonard Bailey
Charles S. Thomas
Heights
Peter Widmer
Wallace
Frank Haney
Lincoln
Harvey Busby
Centennial
Remps Hampsher
EK. FE. Stutsman
Board of Education
Supt. J. Peet
Washington
Bank Case Doesn't Interest the Public
The Washington court session opened with full seating empty as Judge D W Hamilton heard the city of Washington seek priority over 90 000 on deposit at Farmers and Merchants State Bank before dividends to depositors two years after the bank failed. City Solicitor W M Keeley represents the city with defense by receiver counsel K E Morrison and Des Moines lawyer Bruce Flick for depositors.
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Wheels of Justice
D. W. Hamilton
City of Washington
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
W. M. Keeiey
KE. D. Morrison
Des Moines
Bruce Flick
Wellman Institute Attracts County Federation Attendees
The county institute of the Federation of Woman's Clubs held yesterday at Wellman drew a large crowd. Iowa City speakers Mrs. S. K. Slemmons and Dr. Beth Wellman gave strong talks, with the latter a Child Welfare hospital worker. Washington delegates participated, and the musical segment under Miss Edith Buck featured Kalona musicians. The event was praised as a success and of high quality.
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County Institute of the Federation of Woman's Clubs
Wellman
S. K. Slemmons
Iowa City
Beth Wellman
Child’ Welfare Hospital
Washington
Edith Buck
Kalona
Danish chemist finds dye from potash tops
A Danish chemist reports a method to produce dye from potash tops, detailing a chemical process and potential industrial applications. The discovery could open new avenues for pigment manufacture and cost efficiency in dye production.
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McSwig
McSwisegen
Eddie Tancle
Genna
Scalise
Anselmi
MccSwiggen
MecSwiggen
Anthony MeSwiggen
MeSwiggen
Patrick H. O'Donnell
Jim Genna
Italy
John P. McGoorty
Baptist
W.R. C
McSwiggens
Chamber
Organization of Business
Legion’s Dancing Carnival
Tilson
Coolidge
President Coolidge
Representative Tilson
Milwaukee Railway
SQN
Central Station
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Jesse J. Miller
Francee Thomas
James Bambrick
Florence Brookhart
Dunham Morrison
Catherine Hull
Margaret Corbin
Wayne Knight
James Sexton
Edwin Griffith
Tom Carson
Harold Finch
Marjorie Schulty
Lawrence McKane
Isabelle Davis
Lee Holland
Jesse Miller
Wesley George
Davenport
Golters
Washington Coun
Washington Country Club
T. L. Brookhart
J. BK. Wells
Shirley A. Clark Boyd McKenzie
L. M. Richer
T. W. Harwood
Guy Knause
al Baldrige
Harry C. Ward
Chas. A. Barrett
Ralph Gibson
L. A. Jones
Leland Carris
Chas. A. Dewey J. Ellitt Grayson
Dr. O. F. Bol
Man Joe. Lemmon
Ward Gilliland
Dr. A. W. Clow
Rex Benz
Fred Nelswanger
Orville Elder
Hl. H. McCleery
W. M. Keeley
Dr. J. O. Sexton
Bo Hammer Homer Stephen
Ralph Thomp
Robert Thompson
HH. B. Knight
W. G. Stewart
Hal Reister
Vic M. Hebner
Jack Westphall
B. Lupton
M. W. Batley
FE. Orr
C. C. Reister
W. W. Bowers
Bruce Cowden
William Holland
George Morri
Y’s Men’s Club
Y.M.C. A
Wellman Institute
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