Two bootleggers tied to Galena killings held in Illinois jail
In a raid connected to the slayings of Dubuque bootleggers Claude Tiberghien and Ray McGrath, 38, lawmen detained one man in Galena while pursuing others wanted for questioning. The victims were found shot on a Chicago highway near Galena after a hijacking of liquor.
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Galena
Ill
Claude Tiberghien
Ray
Peg) McGrath
Tiberghien
McGrath
Frank Macgino
Dubuque
Frank Campbell
éGrath
Here
Iowa
Illinois
Frank Maggina
Frank Kennedy
Dubuque County
Freeport
Thay
Chicago
Machino Wers
Mayors and Officials Meet for Mississippi River Barge Talks
Burlington hosts a banquet after a daylong conference of mayors chamber officials and shippers from Iowa Illinois Missouri. Resolutions were adopted to pursue additional Mississippi River barge line equipment with plans for a January follow up meeting and a new four member committee.
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Burlington
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Ilinois
Missouri
Greater Burlington Association
Mississippi River
Robert Isham Randolph
Chicago
Illinois
Mississippi Valley Association
Stewart Gilman
Sioux City
John F. D. Rue
St. Joseph
John Baul
Phillips
George Leach
Minneapolis
Leach
St. Paul
Gilman
Canvassers Must Pass Health Examination in Manchester
Manchester Indiana December 22 Only healthy house to house canvassers will be allowed to operate after city council ruling that all peddlers must pass a health test before a license is issued. Doctors will examine for communicable diseases for a $5 fee. Council aims to curb promiscuous peddling.
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Manchester
Remus May Not Be Allowed to Act as Counsel for Himself
George Remus, former millionaire bootlegger acquitted of murdering his wife Imogene on insanity grounds, may not defend himself at a sanity hearing. Probate Judge William H. Lenders will decide if he must rely on co counsel Charles H. Elston as he faces a commission to determine sanity or commitment to a state hospital.
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Cinnati
George Remus
Imogene
William H. Lenders
Remus
State Hospital
Charles H. Elston
Farmers optimistic on 1927 harvest and prospects
Secretary Jardine said agriculture is better off than in six years and farmers should have a great Christmas. He cited 1927 crop value at 9.115 billion dollars, up 675 million from 1926, improving income for farmers and beef prices plus anticipated hog price gains in spring. He noted tariffs aid and regional gains lifting agriculture toward parity with other industries.
Jail Walls Reinforced to Prevent Prisoner Escapes
This morning Jake Minick and Ralph Minick with a work crew began re enforcing the county jail walls after a board decision. A brick veneer will line interior walls from floor to ceiling with a metal obstruction behind it to thwart escape attempts. Four inmates stay confined on the second floor during construction.
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Jake
Ralph Minick
Board of County Supervisors
Death claims John Scannell at age 80
John Scannell a long time Washington resident since 1876 died at Washington County Hospital after a brief illness due to a heart ailment. Born in Ireland he worked many years in bridge construction and was a St James Catholic Church member. Funeral services set for Friday at 9 AM at St James church.
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John Scannell
Washington
Washington County Hospital
Mr. Scannell
Ireland
America
St. James Catholic
St. James Church
Elephants in Captivity Can Stand for Five Years
Historical notes describe elephants enduring long immobilized periods, with reports claiming they can stay upright for as long as five years in captivity. This assertion reflects sensationalized or anecdotal accounts rather than established science.
Lindberghs’ mother arrives Tampico amid misty weather
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh landed in Tampico at 11 a m aboard a three motor Ford plane en route to Mexico City to spend Christmas with Col Charles Lindbergh. Weather was misty with light rain and traffic congestion blocked the road to the airport during the greeting.
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Tampico
Mexico
Evageline Lindbergh
Col
Charles Lindbergh
Mexico City
Lindbergh
Tampiqueno
Mex
Evangeline Lindbergh
The
Republic
Washington versus Fostoria in Monday high school clash
Washington Oise community basketball fans anticipate a 7 30 PM Monday game at the high school gym where Coach Hed Rico's Washington team meets Buzz Hogan's Fostoria quintet. Both coaches were Iowa University fraternity brothers and friends, adding local intrigue.
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Washington
Hed Rico
Coch
Buzz Hogan
Fostoria
Ohio
University of Iowa
Lingian
Osage
Buzz
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House
Carl Erwin Martin of Delta and Gwendolyn Pearl Baker of Washington were granted a marriage license along with Forrest R. Donaldson and Florence Beatrice Gardner, both of Washington.
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Court House
Carl Erwin Martin
Delta
Gwendolyn Pearl Baker
Washington
Forrest R. Donaldson
Florence Beatrice Gardner
Iowa Reports Record Road Paving For 1926 27
Des Moines reports a total of 820.47 miles paved in Iowa between Dec 1 1926 and Nov 30 1927. The figures show 456.72 miles graveted and 734.64 miles built to grade.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Auditor
Divers Still at Work on Hulk of Sub
Divers press on to raise the sunken submarine S-4 near Provincetown mass as 12 divers aboard the Falcon work to access the torpedo room where six men were believed trapped. No life signs have been detected after hours of taps and surveys.
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Provincetown
Mass
Navy
Falcon
Washington
Admral Brumby
Navy Department
Brumby
Loo J Tours
Admiral Brumby
Paulding
Clie
Graham Newell Fitch
Kadie
W. Scott
Deficiency Bill Signed for 208 Million in Emergency Funds
President Coolidge signed a deficiency bill totaling 208 million dollars for emergency government activities. The measure combines the second deficiency bill, six months of government expenses, and 7 million for Mississippi flood control.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Mississippi
E Bell Named to Washington County Hospital Board
Eardley Bell Jr of Wellman is named to replace the late Dr W P Gardner on the Washington county hospital board. Appointed by the county board of supervisors he will serve until a successor is chosen in November 1921. Mrs S R Miller was re appointed overseer of the poor. No other appointments were made at the session.
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Rice
Burlington
Bales
Fisher
Tfroyd
Harold Tucker
Lytle
Bain
Crone
Haney
Nelson
Korf
Washington
Wellman
Kalona
Eardley Bell, Jr
Washington County Hospital Board
W. P. Gardner
Bell
County Board of Supervisors
S. R. Miller
Hickman Flurry in County Ainsworth Report
A man suspected of being Hickman, linked to a brutal Los Angeles murder, was seen near Ainsworth yesterday evening. Investigators concluded the sighting was one of several similar reports across the state with no confirmation of the suspect.
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Hickman
Los Angeles
Ainswer
Seattle
Perry Parker
Marion
Buff Rock chick hatches in December amid latest news
Marie Churchill reports a Buff Rock chick hatched on December 17 and thriving. The story describes tense salvage work on the S-4 submarine with divers Kadie Wilson and others, air lines, and planned attempts to raise the vessel under difficult conditions.
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Marie Churchill
Slippery Hickman Trail Spreads From Seattle to Portland
Police tracked Edward Hickman the so called fox as he moved from Seattle toward Portland after a ransom bill identified him. Reports place him in Kent and Portland with officers blocking routes to the Canadian border while Seattle police probe sightings.
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Seattle
Wash
Dee
Edward Hickman
the Fox
Portland
Hickman
California
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Macgina
Stanley Czerwele
Merath
Delaware County
Czerwele
Czerweic
Mayor Applegate
Burling
River Service
John W. Revane
Keokuk
Arthur J. Weber
James A. Tower
Ft. Madison
N. J. Pollpeter
Dock Commission
Edwin A. Theisen
F. R. Brown
R. A. Jacobson
Rock Island
John W. Applegate
W. E. Holmes
Albert R. Smith
Howard A. Mathews
Danville
A. M. van Aijlen
Mt. Plaesant
W. L. Boutelle
Galesburg
United States
Nus
Jardine
Secretary of Agriculture
County Hos
Pital
Colonel Lindbergh
Capital
Fostoria Battle
Thomas Eadie
L. C
E. Bell
Badie
Wilson
Eadie
Kent
Ore
Willoughby
Astoria
Barton Hotel
Tos Angeles
Portand
Frank R. Peck
Hollywood
Kansas City
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