Largest still seized in Capone era raid in Chicago
Dry agents confiscated a 25 000 gallon per day still at an old brewery plant in Chicago. Two men were arrested and two agents overcome by fumes. Authorities said the raid produced 15 900 gallons of alcohol and seized vast quantities of mash and vats along with corn sugar. One captive identified as George Schnabel. records suggesting a major liquor conspiracy case.
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Chicago
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al Capone
Federal
George Schnabel
al Aman
Change Schedule at Y On Monday In YMCA Cadets Move To Pool
The YM CA will switch cadet and junior classes from gym to pool starting Monday May 2. Cadets meet 4 PM Monday and 10 AM Saturday, juniors 4 PM Wednesday and 9 AM Saturday. About forty boys joined free swim week. remaining will take final swimming test Monday evening.
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YM. CA
Behancé
Roosevelt National Forest Named in Colorado
The Colorado National Forest in northern Colorado is renamed Roosevelt National Forest. It covers 1,101,958 acres and contains diverse natural resource conservation areas.
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Denver
INS
Colorado National Forest
Colorado
Roosevelt National Forest
Second Showing of The Fool At Junior College Theater
The junior college Little Theater presented The Fool with Harvey Coulter as Daniel Gilchrist. A large crowd attended both nights and the second show ran more smoothly, benefiting from the first night’s experience while remaining well executed.
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Harvey Coulter
Daniel Gilchrist
Don Benz Returns Home From Iowa University Visit
Don Benz is back in his hometown after a brief stay at the University of Iowa for the weekend.
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Don Benz
University of Iowa
Expect Hoarded Votes Next Week in Popularity Contest
The vote surge today centers on Mae Mangold with 29 000 votes and Mildred Brown with 20 500 leading a field of contestants. Standings show Mildred Brown 485 500 Elsie Glassburner 460 200 Mildred Craig 452 550 Mary Pauls 324 900 Mary Dougall 223 850 and Mary L Barnes 159 350 amid predictions of hidden ballots shifting in the race for a Europe trip prize.
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Mae Mangold
Mildred Brown
Mildred Craig
Mary Paws
Mary L. Barnes
Europe
Cay
Elsie Glassburner
Wash
Massie Fortescue Verdict Sends Shock Across Honolulu
In Honolulu four defendants including Lieut. Thomas H. Massie and Mrs. Grace Hubbard Fortescue were convicted of manslaughter in the Massie Fortescue case. Clarence Darrow denounced the verdict as a travesty and announced plans to appeal. The defendants faced a grim verdict as naval officers and families reacted with sorrow and resolve.
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Honolulu
T. H
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Clarence Darrow
Grace Fortescue
Joseph Kahahawai
Massie
Thalia Massie
Fort
Peairgl Harbor Naval Base
Navy
US. S. Alton
Ward Wortman
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
Linet
Thomas H. Massie
Yates Stirling
Lieut
Masie
Anderson
Darrow
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Senator Brookhart Launches Campaign Tour Across Iowa
Iowa's Senator Smith W. Brookhart announces a broad campaign tour for re nomination. He will speak in Washington Iowa City Boone Algona Emmetsburg Spencer Sioux City Griswold Fort Dodge and Des Moines with mass meetings and dinners planned. The itinerary covers May 2 through the run up to the June primary.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Iowa City
Kiwanis
American Legion
Legion Hall
Democrats Fear Senate Revolt As Long Attacks Leadership
In Washington April 30 the Democrats confront a possible internal revolt after Senator Huey P. Long of Louisiana and Senator Robinson clash over tax plans. Long brands Democratic leadership incompetent and threatens third-party support, while Republicans note past third-party splits without toppling incumbents.
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Senate
Robinson
Huey T. Long
Louisiana
Long
Democratic Party
Hoover
Wall Street
A Follette
Senatore Wrazier
Ladd
Brookhart
Coolidge
Norris
la Follette
Blaine
Alfred EB Smith
Richard McCleery to Speak at Washington Y M C A Annual Meet
Richard McCleery agreed yesterday to deliver the address at the Washington Y M C A annual meeting next Tuesday evening. He has spoken at Ottumwa and Muscatine and is slated to speak here as well. A dinner precedes the program at 6 39 and five directors will be elected for the coming year.
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Washington
Richard McCleery
Washington Y. M. C. A
McCleery
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Burlington
Woman Details 190 Black Eyes During Marriage
Anna Obler accuses husband Peter of 50 arrests for intoxication over 19 years and inflicting 190 black eyes, as stated in a divorce bill filed in Chicago.
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Chicago
Anna Obler
Peter
Post Office Seeks Truck Mail Contract Washington Sigourney
Postmaster Harry McCall announced bids to carry mail by truck on the Washington to Sigourney route. Bids open May 24 with a three year contract for two daily round trips. Carrier to furnish bond and own equipment. route currently on temporary arrangement after train service on the Oskaloosa branch was discontinued.
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Harry McCall
Washington
Sigourney
Sigourney Washington
Oskaloosa
Imprison media Press Dismantling Injures Youth
Albert Kirbus, aged youth, suffered severe pain as firefighters dismantled a printing press in which his hand was caught. He remained still for about 45 minutes before rescuers freed him. Doctors amputated three fingers as a result of the accident.
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Imprison Media Press
Cleveland
Albert Kirbus
Inspectors Rescued After Plunge Into Missouri River
Five government inspectors were swept into the Missouri River in a ceremonial plunge and later reached the shore safely. Each inspector wore his hat as they were pulled from the water, dripping but unharmed.
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Marshall
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Missouri River
Hollywood writers protest tax hike on profits and land
Hollywood observers say Congress raised the top income tax rate to 45 percent after surpassing 1,000,000, leading to criticism that the change hits earners differently while land and property taxes persist regardless of profit. They argue income tax taxes income already earned, unlike recurring land or property taxes that apply whether or not profits are made.
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Hollywood
Cal
Congress
America
Walker Beats Levinsky For Heavyweight Shot
Mickey Walker the Bulldog stopped King Levinsky in ten rounds at Chicago Stadium before 19,995 fans, vaulting toward a possible title shot against Schmeling. Levinsky pressed in early rounds with sharp hooks, but Walker adapted, landing a decisive fifth round blow and maintaining control through ten rounds.
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Mickey Walker
Max Schmeling
New Jersey
King Levinsky
Rumson
N. J
Levinsky
Mickey
Jack Sharkey
Ernie Schaal
Sharkey
Schaal
Walker
King
Jars King
House Defeats Plan To Unify Army Navy In One Defense Department
The House rejected the economy committee proposal to unite the army and navy under a single National Defense Department by a 158 to 135 vote. Proponents led by Rep Burns argued savings from 20 to 100 million dollars annually and efficiency gains, while opponents including Rep Martin and Rep Vinson warned of loss of military effectiveness and ongoing jealousy between services.
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House Today
Economy Committee
Army
Navy
Department of National Defense
House
Representative Burns
Tennessee
Military Committee
Martin
Oregon
McClintie
Oklahoma
Naval Affairs Committee
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Defense Department
Representative Vinson
Georgia
Hie
Garden Club Will Contribute a Tree at Sunset Park
The Garden club will plant a pink hawthorn tree in Sunset Park's new addition next Monday at 6 30 pm as a park board contribution. Mrs A E Jaldrige leads the ceremony with a brief program by Mrs Henry Hull Joyce Killmer's poem The Tree will be read Carolyn Hamilton conducts singing and Ralph Shannon speaks. If it rains the event moves to Wednesday. Public invited with several organizations expected. park board provides seating.
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Garden Club
Sunset Park
A. EL Jaldrige
Henry Hull
Joyce Killmer
Carolyn Hamilton
Ralph Shannon
Park Board
Newcomb College Bans Barelegged Attire This Year
New Orleans officials report there will be no barelegged girls at Newcomb College this year and no student will wear only socks. The Student Council revoked the privilege after a previous meeting last year.
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New Orleans
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Newcomb College
Divorce Granted After Wife Cites Harsh Behavior
Mrs Arrilla S Duffy testified in common pleas court that Peter Duffy was "too terrible to live with" due to name calling and snoring, leading to a divorce grant.
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Cleveland
INS
Peter Duffy
Arrilla
Duffy
Common Pleas
Vine transfers to Grinnell for centralized accounting duties
Vine moves from Washington to Grinnell to manage tele phone accounting at a centralized office opened by the Telephone Bond and Share company. BE C Hinge will supervise the Grinnell office from Kansas City, handling accounting for about twenty five exchanges. The Vines depart in early May and are warmly regarded by friends in Washington.
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Keith
Vine
Washington
Grinnell
Telephone Bond and Share Company
Grinnel
BE. C. Hinge
Kansas City
Mrs. Vine
Boxer weighs 195 pounds vs 172 in ring entry
A bout opens with a 195 pound boxer facing an opponent at 172 pounds. The weigh in highlights the weight disparity as the fighters prepare to clash.
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