Assassin Is Sentenced to 80 Years
A. Giuseppe Zangara, who fired on President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, was sentenced in Miami to eighty years on each of four counts of assault with intent to kill. The total term equals life, as Zangara is twenty. He pleaded guilty to four counts and was deemed sane but a “social misfit” by alienists.
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Miami
Fla
A. Guiseppe
Zangara
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presi- Su Hiee Roosevelt
Guiseppe Angara
Roosevelt
New Jersey
E. C. Collins
Louis T. Twynam
Anton J. Cermak
Chicago
Frederick Tice
Philadelphia
Josh H. Gill
W. F. Cross
Guiseppe Zangara
Mr. Roosevelt
Joseph Zangara
Fire crews respond to Graf home basement smoke incident
Firemen were summoned to 724 South Fourth Avenue this morning after an oil stove burned too vigorously and filled the basement with smoke. No fire remained on arrival and damage appears minimal.
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William Graf
South Fourth Avenue
Stoyer
Seth Parker program fills YMCA community room
The YMCA community room overflowed with over 300 attendees for last night’s Happy Hour Seth Parker program. William Stewart portrayed Seth Parker, Eva Diller played Mother Parker, Iwigh Soule as Cephas Leigh Soule dominated much of the show, with Velda Parcell as Lizzie and Helen Masson as the deaf sister. the performance retained a reverent tone throughout.
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Seth Parker
William Stewart
Eva Diller
Mother Parker
Presbyterian Church
Iwigh Soule
Cephas
Leigh Soule
Lizzie
Velda Parcell
Helen Masson
Washington Demons Hope To Clinch Little Six Standings
Ottumwa tackles Washington in a crucial Little Six basketball clash after Washington claimed the Washington county tournament title. Jackson of Washington caps the tourney with outstanding play while Ottumwa vows a new offense to surprise the Demons on their home floor.
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Little Six
West Chester
Washington High
Ottumwa
Washington
Ottumwans
Burlington
Senate probes Louisiana race amid liquor repeal echoes
Beverly Hills dispatch notes a U.S. Senate investigation in Louisiana aimed at identifying the state's biggest "hare" amid many competitors. It mentions prohibition repeal approved by voters last November and reaching the Senate on Thursday as news travels quickly.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
United States Senate
Louisiana
Senate
Illinois Farmers Again Prevent Sale of Mortgaged Farm
A crowd of 706 angry farmers blocked foreclosure actions at the Kankakee courthouse, stopping the sale of the James Liddell farm for a second time. The mortgage for 11099 was held by Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co of Milwaukee. In Minnesota, thousands gathered on Kellogg Boulevard to press Governor Floyd B Olson and legislators for action at the state capitol.
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Illinois
Kankakee
Court House
James Ludlett
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company of
Milwaukee
St, Paul, Minn
Kellogs Boulevard
Minnesota
Floydb. Olson
Milk strike tightens guard at Wisconsin depot
Appleton Wisconsin February 26 with U P report says a stronger guard was placed around the milk depot as supporters picketed to stop milk sales. Retail demand not yet affected but dealers warn the reserve supply could run low if the strike persists.
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Outgamie County
Wis
Twin Willows
Appleton
Outgamie
U.P
New Band Captures City Hall Crowd in Debut Concert
The Washington Municipal Band drew about 25 people to a Sunday afternoon free concert at city hall. Milburn McKay led most players who had previously worked with him in school. President Lewis Warren praised the initiative and its promise for local youth musicians.
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Washington Municipal
Milburn McKay
Lewis Warren
85 Percent of Deposits Signed Now
The Washington National Bank faces a tight deadline from Mayor John W. Applegate as the depositors rush to support a plan. By this morning about 85 percent of deposits had signed, including a large California wire transfer, with a few undecided yet urged to seek information at headquarters.
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John W. Applegate
Washington National Bank
California
DeMolays Seek Funds to Enter State Tournament
The Washington DeMolay chapter plans to raise about sixty dollars to pay district and state dues and cover travel for the state basketball tournament in Webster City March 24 to 26. They pursue bake sales, a benefic dance with an ex DeMolay orchestra, and a card party as fundraisers while considering a basketball game to boost support.
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Washington
Webster City
Oval
Jefferson
Charlton
Wolked
Muscatine
Ahrens
Wells
Kiesey
Wellman
Ainsworth
Amos
Elwyn Booth
James Schmoeller
Tom Carson
Lloyd Helwitk
Burlington Y M C A Surges To Redeem Win Over Nav al Reserve
Stan Kiesey and the Y M C A basketball squad in Burlington seek revenge after a 38 37 loss to the Naval Reserve quintet. The Washington group claims superiority and aims to prove it before a large crowd on the high school court, with a 7 15 pm preliminary between the Washington high freshmen and a local team.
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Stan Kiesey
Burlington
Naval Reserve
Washington
Washington Hi
Mrs Reynolds Dies in Rochester New York
Mrs Frances Percy Reynolds 83 died February 13 at her daughter in law's Rochester home after long bedfastness from arterial hardening. She and Harwin T Reynolds lived on a farm north of town and were active Methdist church and Plains Missionary Society members.
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W. EB. Brown
John P. Reynolds
Fi. T. Reynolds
Rochester
New York
Frances Percy Reynolds
Harwin T. Reynolds
New York State
Methodist Church
Plains Missionary Society
Championship Team Plots Local Fund Plan
Team plans a community fund effort after low donations this year to cover travel to the state tournament. Organizers aim to offer supporters a tangible reward in return and seek broad approval for the plan amid tight finances.
Passage of Resolution Completed
The House voted 289 to 121 to submit prohibition repeal to the states for ratification, sending the issue back to the states. The Brine resolution passed the Senate last week, backed by a coalition of Democratic and Republican veterans. Ed Campbell of Iowa was the sole Republican in favor.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
House
Senate
Ed Campbell
Iowa
Jacobsen
No Repeal Vote Delayed in Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers delay action on Fratley resolution to set up a liquor repeal machine awaiting federal repeal action. Senator Frailey of Ft. Madison pauses for a test vote after last Friday. Senate to consider soon. Joint session heard an address by American Legion National Commander Johnston.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Joe R. Frailey
Ft. Madison
Senate
Johnston
American Legion
Iowa Senate focuses on liquor legislation committee
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate weighs Frailey resolution to appoint an eight member committee from both chambers to craft liquor laws in line with Congress. Debate closes on Beatty Bennett tax bill raising Iowa levy to 60 mills. House pursues stamp money bill as a special order, with near term decisive votes expected on the Frailey beer resolution.
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Des Moines
Iowa
iPp
Iowa General Assembly
Senate
House
Congress
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Grady
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