State drops embezzlement charge in small case
Gov Len Small faces only a conspiracy charge after Judge Edwards allowed the embezzlement indictment to be withdrawn. Trial is set for January with both sides poised to present arguments on the remaining charge and related motions.
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Nelice
Edwards
Waukegun
Len Small
Clair C. Bawards
Sungawon County
Springfield
Small
Mortimer
Gov
James M. Wilkerson
Brundage
Nolle
Wilkerson
Jvedge Edwards
Januney
Sangamon
Gandhi Named Sole Executive Authority in Congress Movement
A special committee of the Indian nationalist congress endorses Gandhi policy of non-violence and declares Gandhi the sole executive authority of the movement with full power over the congress and its organization. It bars peace with the government without congress sanction if Gandhi or his successors are arrested. Public meetings are urged, Todians urged to join Khalifat volunteers and submit to arrest quietly. The resolution is to go to the full congress for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahmedabad
British India
Indian Nationalist Congress
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Congress
Bank HoldUp Kills Two In River NY Branch
Four cobier shot and killed the First National Bank assistant cashier and a clerk in River New York during a bank hold up today. They escaped in an automobile after wounding a milrmd guard. Loot amount unclear. Reports vary on whether money was taken.
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River
N. Y
Wehtey
First Naional Bank
Canada Premier Sworn In Ottawa Dec 30
William Lyon Mackenzie King was sworn in as premier of Canada in Ottawa Ontario on December 30 in the ceremonial transfer of power from Arthur Meighen the Conservative leader with the Governor General presenting the oath in the presence of Baron Mihi af Vine.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Willam Lyon Mackenzie King
Preuer
Couocis
Arther Meighen
Baron Mihi Af Vine
Sixty-year-old? No, Wayne Pearce shot on country road
Wayne Pearce, sixteen, was shot and likely fatally wounded while driving along a country road near Laporte Indiana. He reached his home though authorities had few clues and could not locate any suspects.
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Laporte
Ind
Wayne Pearce
Pearce
Crime Wave Fatal to Five in New York
Five killed and four seriously wounded in five days of robberies in New York City prompt police and district attorney to defend the city against an alleged crime wave. The deaths include two holdup victims.
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New York
New York City
District Attorney's Office
New
Hungary Reaches Pact With Socialists Over Prisoners
Budapest reports a unique agreement between Hungary's new liberal government and the Socialist party to release all interned party members, with Socialists taking responsibility for the prisoners' conduct. Leaders seek no restriction on spring campaign freedoms but will cooperate on internal issues such as reparations. Count Appony criticizes the throne policy and praises press and assembly rights while urging action against military influence and Jewish equality.
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Budapest
Beral
Hungary
Socialist Party
Natonal Assembly
Count Appony
Shantung Deadlock Ends in Japanese War Talks
Tokyo reports say Japan will not reopen Shantung negotiations with China despite American and British urging. Foreign office cites Chinese attitudes but sees room for friendly suggestions. A separate note claims Japan plans a 50 000 army cut in the upcoming budget to boost efficiency amid wartime press debate.
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Tokyo
Washington
China
Japan
Foreign Office
United States
Shantung
Great Britain
Ithegmat
Manchuria
War Office
Local folks visit relatives and travel notes from town
Fred and Bob Potratz visit relatives south of town at the George Tooman home. Carl Oldfield and Roy Schulty from Pilotburg visit Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg from north of town visit Washington. "Bunny" Barnett returns from Waterloo. Mrs. Lincoln Barthelow from Lexington neighborhood shops here today. A historical note recalls a 1892 Idaho band of six stage robbers found in Salmon City dressed as men.
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Fred
Bob Potratz
Herman Potratz
George Tooman
Carl Oldfield
Roy Schulty
Pilotburg
Washington
Mrs
Wyatt Marbourg
Town
Lincoln Barthelow
Lexington
America
Idaho
Salmon City
Pacific Treaty To Be Ratified
Washington reports the United States will participate in an international economic conference proposed by another nation to address foreign exchange ills. Secretaries Hoover and Mellon declined to support a standalone push, signaling interest in a world powers meeting if it aligns with the arms conference goals and does not clash with American aims.
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Washington
United States
Hoover
Mellon
Social Notes Reflect Busy Winter Community Life
Mrs. Harry Montgomery hosts the Monday Afternoon Bridge Club with narcissus decor and a three-table game. Walnut Women's Club, led by Mrs. Tucker, studies Home Nursing with Mrs. Cherry and Mrs. Sutherland presenting ventilation and bed making topics. The Bethel church Ladies' Missionary Society meets at the Davis sisters with sixteen members. Mrs. Castleman reviews the first mission study chapter. A niece’s party at Mr. and Mrs. Barhydt Bailey’s home near West Chester features Miss Blanche Darsky and a late-night three-course luncheon. The Alex McCreedy home hosts a December 28 party for Miss Thelma Gardner of Fort Madison with Miss Verg and Miss Pearl Wallace. The White Way club gathers for Christmas gifts and a name contest, followed by luncheon. A wedding at the Perenarian church features Miss Eleanor Longfetow Brown and attendants with a detailed musical program. Grace Hill Ladies Aid holds a Christmas exchange with gifts and a long program of solos, recitations, and readings, concluding with a reception for Mrs. Libe. A First United Presbyterian church youth group presents a musical play. Washington residents note Mr. Ashby’s Des Moines trip and local celebrants plan for New Year’s. Lunch and confections feature Deans and the Ideal Bakery selections. Irene Preziek visits from Iowa City.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Bethel Church
Davis Sisters
Alex McCreedy
Haskins
Verg
Thelma Gardner
Fort Madison
Pearl Wallace
Washington
American Monoplane Sets Endurance Flight Record
A monoplane built by Stinson and Lloyd landed at Roosevelt Field at 11:17 a m setting a new endurance flight record. The craft completed twenty seven hours and two minutes of flight, despite a destructive blaze consuming the MINEOLA area.
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Mineola
Dec
Stinson
Lloyd
Roosevelt
Building Fire Damages Des Moines Area Block
Part readable text notes a big Des Moines fire at a building occupied by a company. The fragment mentions Mt Gyps and a brick story, with coverage indicating damage to a square block and current focus on investigation.
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Des Moines
Des Mt. Gyps
Duce Company
Social Bridge Evenings Honor Guests in Town
Mrs. Martin Whittacre hosted a country home gathering with seven bridge tables, a two course luncheon, music and dancing. Miss Helen Wilson hosted the Afternoon Bridge club at East Washington Street as a farewell to Mrs. M. H. Fedderson who departs for Oskaloosa. out of town guests included Miss Anderson, Miss Ruth Wilson, Miss Elizabeth Bell, and Mrs. Otto Dede of Baltimore.
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Martin Whittacre
Bridge
Helen Wilson
East Washington Street
M. H. Fedderson
Oskaloosa
Anna Henderson
Ruth Wilson
Ames
Elizabeth Bell
Waterloo
Otto Dede
Baltimore
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War On
Bunny” Barnett
Harry Montgomery
Donald Tucker
Walnut Women’s Club
W. A. Cherry
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Shalfa
Miss Vera
White Way Club
Olive
Edith Munro
Frank Miles
James O'Loughlin
O'Loughlin
Ethel, Creedy
Margate
House Ton
Virginia Hamil- Keota
Dros
Barhydt Bailey
Eleanor Longfetow Brown
Peneterian
Benebbhatis
Fletcher
Florence Aylward
Guy O'Hardelot
Miss Hay
Bach-Goynod
Wagner
Stewart
Mendelssohn
Ed Libe
Ladies Aid Society
Grace Hill
Angel
Sherlock
Sore
Strohm
Esther Miller
Geneva Libe
First United Presbyterian Church
A. A. i. Ashi
C. F. Stierwalt
Journal
Gerald Ashby
Morrell, Packing Co
Dean's
Mrs. L. Rothschild
Jeanette
Mr. Rothschild
Deans
Eliza Beard
Cloyce
Plas
Mt. Ayr
The
Ideal Bakery
Irene Preziek
Iowa City
L. Fouchek
West Field
Des Mommes
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