Column on Iowa liquor seals to be examined by grand jury
The Linn county grand jury will review state liquor seals for J Leroyney, president of a local canning company, as indicated by Harold M. Cooper, chairman of the state liquor control commission. The panel convenes January 7. County Attorney G A Thompson announced the plan Wednesday.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Grand Jury
Harold M. Cooper
State Liquor Control Commission
J. Leroyarney
G. K. Thompson
Christmas Minstrels For Last Time at Prison
Fort Madison Tony Thompson of St Louis and four other death row convicts awaiting execution will not see next year's Prison Minstrels. The inmates staged the Christmas show this year but are condemned to hang before next Christmas.
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Fort Madison
Tony Thompson
St. Louis
State Penitentiary
Thompson
Clinton Philphbin Frozen Feet After Barge Incident
Clinton Philip Philphbin aged 61, a Russian resident, was found with frozen feet after police retrieved him from a barge at 242 Twelfth Avenue South. He has lived locally for years, worked at Clinton Bridge and Iron Works, and slept in a Twelfth Avenue barn with a small stove due to lack of relatives.
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Clinton Philip Philphbin
Twelfth Avenue
Philphbin
Clinton Bridge and Iron Works
Fairfield Community Kitchen to Open This Winter
Fairfield announces the Community Kitchen sponsored by the Welfare Bureau. For the past three winters First Baptist church members and community assistants have run it ably, using church equipment and providing volunteer help.
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Fairfield
First Baptist Church
Welfare Bureau
Rumor on Federal Judgeship Circulates in State
Sen Louis Murphy of Dubuque says Roosevelt will recommend Judge B Faris of Missouri for the eighth circuit vacancy created by Judge Kenyon's death. After a short period Faris would retire and be replaced by Seth Thomas of Fort Dodge, per Attorney General Cummings.
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Dubuque
Louis Murphy
St. Louis
Roosevelt
B. Faris
Missouri
Elgcth Circuit Court of Appeals
W. 8. Kenyon
Faris
Seth Thomas
Fort Dodge
Cummings
Legislator Seeks Liquor Control Probe of Ballot Contest
Contested ballots in the DBrown roster election proceed slowly as 660 of 1250 ballots viewed by the court by noon. Of 60 ballots, 10 went to Foster, 17 to Brown, 8 declared no vote, 25 set aside for later decision. The three-judge contest court chaired by M T Coon convened to review ballots from sealed envelopes, with attorneys Brookhart and Wilson present.
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Eortest
Foster
Brown
T. L. Brookhart
Iown
C. CC. Wilson
M. T. Coon
Sam T. Donahey
Richard Stewart
Econ
Brookhart
Damm Sues for 7500 Over Clay County Fair Dance Incident
Spencer merchant Spencer Damm is sued for 7500 by Nell Bickley of Spencer claiming a dance incident at the Clay County fairgrounds caused a broken nose and chest and back injuries. The suit stems from a dance at the Dickens venue during the fair.
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Spencer - Sam Damm
Dickens
Iowa
Nell Bickley
Spencer
Damm
Clay County
Not Over the Moon But Into Car Went Cow
A 1160 pound Shorthorn cow caused injuries in a district court case filed this week. Plaintiff N Olive Johnson of Des Moines seeks 5229 from Thomas Gorman for injuries when the cow leaped into an auto she rode in.
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Adel
N. Olive Johnson
Des Moines
Thomas Gorman
Hard Liquor Ads Not Permitted in Iowa
Des Moines attorney for the state liquor commission informs Davenport publisher that no liquor advertising permits have been granted and that ads must be approved by the commission under state law.
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Iowa
Des Moines
L. KK
Polk County Residents Back Townsend Pension Plan
Congressman's adviser reports 20 900 Polk County residents signed a petition in support of the Townsend pension, proposing a monthly 200 payment to men and women over 60 who agree to retire from earning activities.
Garage Mechanics in Twin Cities Call Strike
Minneapolis and St Paul garage mechanics are ordered to strike January 9 to disrupt transportation. A prior truck driver strike led to rioting, guerrilla warfare, two deaths, and martial law, after negotiations with employers failed.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Twin City
Joint Advisory Board
Tampered Switch Likely Caused Columbus Wreck
Investigators say the Columbus wreck occurred after deliberate tampering with a switch signal stone. Three people were killed and 18 injured when a red light warning the engineer was removed and found about five feet from the track.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dee
Jonnd
Four Indicted for Alleged Income Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Washington reporters say four men face indictment in a District of Columbia case. Two Internal Revenue Service employees and two New York accountants are accused of planning a tax fraud scheme to reduce a 1922 income tax claim of 149000 pounds. The alleged co conspirators allegedly approached Thomas M. McCarter, a New Jersey utilities official, with the offer.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
New York
District of Columbia
Government of Revenue
Frank UE. Mekchil
Richard Callahan
Thomas M. McCarter
New Jersey
County hits 1405 auto licenses in 1935 year
At close of business yesterday 1,405 Washington County automobiles had been licensed for 1935 at the county treasurer offices. Licensing business has been steady this week.
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Washington County
Assessors to Hold Annual Washington County Meeting
The town and township assessors of Washington County will meet Saturday afternoon to receive their supplies and instructions.
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Washington County
New Year Predictions Clash With Optimistic Outlook
In Santa Monica a holiday buying surge is noted and shoppers report high spending. The piece mocks leaders who promise inflation-free growth and fair returns, predicting that promises will falter as New Year unfolds.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Fight Road Crash Law Suits Filed
Several civil actions for damages from auto accidents have been filed in Washington county district court. Plaintiffs seek amounts from $249.50 to $2,559.50 for injuries and property damage suffered in crashes near Washington and south of Iowa City on dates this year and in 1934. Attorneys Baldrigo & Stewart represent plaintiffs in multiple suits against defendants including Muldrigue Bailey and J C Rummelhart.
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Washington County District Court
Charlie Ial
Mildred Zeblowsky
Theodore Been Blossom
Washington
Teen Blossom
Muldrigue
Bailey
John W. Carter
J. C. Rummelhart
Prince Row Noo
Iowa City
Carter
Tichard L. Stewart
Méngel
Riverside
Jo Mangold
Ravine Id Chalupa
Richmond
Baldrigo
35 000 Killed On Roads This Year
Washington reports that upwards of 25 040 people died in automobile accidents this year as swift transportation grows. The Automobile Association released the figure and Travelers Insurance lists motor deaths among 940,000 accidents in the last decade.
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Washington, D
Automobile Association
Travelers’ Insurance Company of
Wertford
Open House at Y building on New Year's day
The Y M C A and Y W C A in Washington announce a large open house on New Year’s Day with hundreds expected. A Little Symphony concert from 2 to 4 pm and various activities including checkers, ping pong, basketball, and a wire-show will fill the day with free refreshments from 3 to 5 pm.
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Washington
Leigh Soul
The
DeMolay Takes Charge Amid City Awakening in Washington IA
Washington Iowa moves to DeMolay governance with Mayor Lloyd Lytle swearing in officers at city hall. Fire Chief Tueser warns, arrests occur, and the crowd plans a ballroom dance as Boyd’s orchestra provides music. Funds raised to aid a charitable cause including a school milk fund.
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de Molay
Lloyd Lytie
Bill Mohland
Hell
Ecoffera
Boyd
Nish
Matschal Milo Glider
Ldey
Walter Jungblut
Mdsall Brown
Street Cornital Stoner
Richard Johnson
Lindbergh to Testify at Hauptmann Kidnapping Trial
Anne Morrow Lindbergh will be a willing witness in the trial of Bruno Hauptmann for the kidnapping of her son. An official connected with the case said today she will testify next week.
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Betty Gow
Mus
Dvcs
A. Lindberg
Lindbergh
New York City
Scotland
Miss Gow
Bruno Hauptmann
Flemington, WN J
Dre. Og
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Brany Hauptmann
Cedar and Jackson Receive Corn Hog Checks Monday
County townships Cedar and Jackson will receive corn hog payments next Monday at the corn hog office. Jackson township from 10 to 12 and Cedar from 12 to 2.
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Cedar
Jackson
Jackson Township
Two Die in Train Collision Near Fargo
LLUE IRLAND, US, Dec. 28. Mrs. Mary Metzinger and her daughter Leona, both of Fargo, N. D., were killed when their car was struck by a Grand Trunk train. J. Conn Metzinger was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
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Llue Irland
U.P
Mary Metzinger
Leona
Fargo
N. D
J.con Metzinger
Disgusting Conditions Claim by State Legislator
Gustave Aleseh, a Democratic member from Plymouth County, says he may demand an investigation of the state liquor control commission in the upcoming legislative session. He cites in Sioux City and other cities alleged close ties between liquor store managers and bootleggers, and suggests possible repeal of liquor laws if violations persist. Governor Herrung responds that he shares concern and will give proper attention.
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LE Mars
Gustave Aleseh
Plymouth County
Lique Control
Aloech
Herring
Sioux City
Department of Junties
Herrung
New High Prices Paid on Hogs Today
Chicago stockyards reported new high price levels for hogs with scarce receipts fueling spirited bidding. Heaviest hogs rose about 25 and a half cents per pound, setting a fresh high for the month compared with yesterday.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Drizzle Creates Slick Ice on Washington Streets
Washington residents awoke to icy pavements after a drizzle of rain froze overnight. Light rain continuing today could freeze and worsen walking and driving conditions on walks and streets.
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Washington
Over 1 000 Seek 152 Census Jobs in District
Supervisor M D Thomson reports more than 1 000 applications for 183 enumerator posts across 19 counties. James H Latthemer of Cedar Rapids aided by his assistant as they begin preliminary work. Census work starts January 2 with Washington county awaiting scheduling. Mrs Dorothy Sehmoeller Washington named stenographer in district office.
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Supevisor
M. D. Thomson
James H. Latthemer
Cedar Rapids
Thomson
Washington County
Dorothy Sehmoeller
Washington
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