Six Bandits Rob Train for 100000 in Payroll Loot
Six masked men robed Grand Trunk No. 10 local mail train near Evergreen Park Illinois, blasting a mail car safe and escaping with two pouches of payroll cash totaling about 100000. Postal clerks were beaten. no injuries reported. Bandits fled in an automobile. Harvey and Chicago police pursued but did not catch them.
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Chicago
Calumet District
Grand Trunk No. 10
Accomodation
Port Huron
Mich
Evergreen Park
St. Marie Cemetery
Pounedies
Kelly
National Bank of
Harvey, I
Austin Manufacturing Company
Bliss & Laughlin Co
Buda Co
Ingall Shephard Co
Charles C. Peters
Kelley
Ninth Postal Division
Cleveland
Harvey
Republicans in 98 Counties Hold Conventions Today
Des Moines reports 98 Iowa counties holding conventions to select delegates for the March 7 state convention in Des Moines. Acahontas County led by declaring a complete Lowden delegation, with widespread expected Lowden instructions despite some Hoover presence.
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Moines
Des Moines
Lowden
Hoover
Little Six All Star Team Named for 1928 Season
Ottumwa leads with three players on the first team and Burlington places on the roster as six coaches and six writers from the league towns chose the All Little Six. Davis and Brooks praised for coaching respect, with Ottumwa top in the final standings, Burlington second, Muscatine third, Fairfield fourth, Washington fifth, and Mt. Pleasant sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Burlington
Millsentine
Bill Bayliss
Burlington Gazette
Tive
Davis
Eggleston
Harry
Barnet
Muscatine
Brooks
Reece
McIntyre
Simmons
Fairfield
Koenig
Burlingen
Erskine
Fisher
Bales
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Believes Blackmar Hiding in Paris to Shield Another Man
Mynon Klackmer of Denver told the Senate Teapot Dome committee he believes his father H. M. Blackmer is hiding in Paris to shield someone else in the 1921 continental trading company case. He said his father went to Europe in 1923 and gave no details, and that Paris is his favored city with no plans to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mynon Klackmer
Denver
Senate
Myron Blackmer
Legion Carnival Ends This Evening at Armory
The American Legion in door carnival finishes a four night stand at the Troop G armory with large crowds each evening and the final performance expected tonight. The minstrel show draws scores and features more than a dozen top local musicians and entertainers. Other amusements also report solid crowds and overall approval of the carnival venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Troop G Armory
Ohio inventor to launch Venus trip in coming days
Robert Condit of Ohio announced in Miami Beach that he plans a rocket flight to Venus in a few days. He said he would attempt liftoff at 10 30 a m on the day of the scheduled departure.
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Miami
Beah
Fla
Robert Condit
Ohio
Venus
Condit
Committee withholds questions out of regard for him
The committee chose not to press its questions, citing consideration for him. The incident reflects a restrained approach during questioning and suggests a concern for his well being or status in the proceedings.
Iowa Republicans Endorse Lowden for Presidency in State Conventions
Iowa county GOPs report strong backing for Frank O. Lowden as the Republican presidential candidate with numerous counties instructing delegates to support him at the state convention. Some sentiment for Hoover appeared in Linn and Webster counties, while others like Muscatine and Boone voted narrowly or unanimously for Lowden.
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Iowa
Linn County
Hoover
Webster County
Fort Dodge
Lowden
Wellman and Kalona Set for Washington County Title
Wellman and Kalona race for the Washington county championship this evening after winning second-round games. Wellman beat West Chester 29 to 22, Kalona edged Washington 23 to 22, with Kalona’s Simpson scoring late. Last night Wellman defeated Crawfordsville 24 to 15 and Kalona beat Brighton 21 to 19.
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West Chester
Washington
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Wellman
Kalova
Kalona
WestChester
Chester Boys
Simpson
Weilman
Weilmen
Speers
Page
Reece
Mann
Lindbergh Leads Flight Toward Fuelless Motor Research
Lindbergh launched from Mount Clemens at 11 20 a m aboard a Ryan cabin monoplane bound for Mitchell Field or Bettisfield. He and his party intend to promote an invention claimed to move mankind toward fuelless locomotion, a dream Col. Lindbergh has long pursued.
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Mount Clemens
Col
Charlies A. Lindbergh
East
Lindbergh
Paris
Mitchell Field
Long Is
Bettisfield
McKeesport
Lester J. H Wendershot
Pittsburgh
Bettis
Hendershot
Barr Peat
Peat
William B. Stout
Ford Motor Company
Stout
Hendershot and
Ford Laboratory
Dearborn
Mich
Thomas G. Lanphier
U. S. Air Service
Lanphier
Slim Lindbergh
Hendershot motor fuels aviation interest gains big backers
Promoters report successful operation of a fuel free motor tested in a small model. Charles Lindbergh and backers from St Louis support further development. Washington officials note potential for aviation use while secrecy surrounds two key mechanism details. Seats for a junior high operetta and orchestra concert go on sale Monday at Phillips Hebner drug store for 25 cents.
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Washington
Fav
Charles Lindbergh
United Press
Lindbergh
Gneeenheim Foundation For the Promotion of Aeronautics
Commerce Department
Braid
Paul Redeker
Keota
Mrs. Redeker
Mary Redeker
Kanasas City
Phillips & Hebner Drug
Milburn McKay
Norma Reaney
Hiawatha
A. Dickerson
Miss Reaney
Glee Fclub
Helen Sartor
Lucile Becker
Helen Jungbluth
Velma Finke
Lucille
Louise Longwell
Clarence Lee
Vera Tucker
Helen Smylie
Genevieve Messenger
Opal Darnell
Rose Carbaugh
Willa Briley
Mildred Starr
Vernette Johnson
Bessie Putnam
Mary Rickey
Ruth Stuart
Mildred Putnam
Freda Parcell
Edna M. Mayhew
Max Boone
Kenneth Fishburn
Floyd Tracy
Lafe Klofenstein
Dsall Brown
William Schulty
Dale Mitchell
John Applesate
Edwyn Booth
Chester Anderson
Veryle Mitchell
Gordon Hanty
Albery Downs
Irene Batterson
Hazel Longer
Margarette McChurch
Ana Richardson
Hazel Blick
Alice White
Lucile Jecker
Stanley Bratten
Investigation Opened Into Jenny Lind Mine Explosion
In Jenny Lind Arkansas state mine officials began an inquiry into the blast at Mamma Mining Company mines 2 and 18 that killed fourteen workers. About 160 miners were in the shafts when the explosion occurred and all bodies were recovered by late last night. Gas likely caused the disaster, with inspector Claude Spiegel delaying statements until details are gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind
Ark
Mamma Mining Company
Anil 18
Claude Spiegel
Min
Fire destroys Harrington apartments in Des Moines blaze
In Des Moines the Harrington apartments burned with 60 occupants losing nearly all possessions. Firemen rescued 29 people from the second floor while four were injured. Building owner H. V. Smith estimated losses at about 200000 dollars. Injured named include Walter Parkhill, Kathryn Cooper, Julia Gordon, and William Cooper.
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Des Moines
Harrington
H. V. Smith
Walter Parkhill
Kathryn Cooper
Julia Gordon
William Cooper
Brighton Resident Leveth Barnes Dies at 58
Leveth Barnes of Brighton Iowa died of heart trouble at home yesterday at 4 30 PM. He leaves a widow Lena Brinning and one son Keith. Born October 9 1868 in Brighton, he lived there his whole life. Surviving siblings include Cora Merine Mattie and Henry Barnes. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 PM at Clay church with burial in Clay cemetery.
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Brighton
Leveth Barnes
Lena Brinning
Keith
Mr. Barnes
Johnson W. Barnes
Julia Anna Barnes
Coramerine
Marengo
Mattie Barnes
Rubio
Henry Barnes
Clay Church
Clay Cemetery
Myrtle Macon Visits Parents This Weekend
Myrtle Macon a teacher at Vanella visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Macon for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Macon
Vanella
Mrs
Frank Macon
Mr and Mrs Amos of Batavia Arrive on Local Business
Mr and Mrs Amos of Batavia are in town for business matters, visiting local offices and meeting with town officials to discuss upcoming projects and collaborations.
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Amos (Rile
Batavia
World Day of Prayer for Missions Observed
The World Day of Prayer for Missions was observed Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. W. M. FitzWilliam presiding. Miss Margaret Moninger spoke on the Chinese observance and its participation in the global day, as music by Mrs. J. E. Ream and others accompanied prayers for missions worldwide.
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Presbyterian Church
W. M. Fitzwilliam
J. E. Ream Ted
Henry Shields
Carolyn Hamilton
McCleery
Jesse Mae Jewett
H. R. Crayton
Moses
Delegates Chosen by Washington County Republicans
Washington county Republicans in convention approved resolutions backing Frank O Lowden of Illinois and his presidential candidacy while sending an uninstructed delegation to the state convention. Delegates and alternates were named, resolutions endorsed party policies and economic relief for the middle west, and the meeting adjourned after officers and committees were formed.
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Jefferson
Jefferson County
Lowden
Fairfield
Hammill
Clinton County
Frank O. Lowden
Do. Shaft
Shaft
Delaware County
Manchester
Washington County
Illinois
B. BL. Stewart
S. W. Livingston
H. HH. McCleery
A. E. Gault
Mrs. C. A. Dewey
Eli White
Howard Sigatoose
T. L. Brookhart
Fred Palmer
A. B. Dill
Otto Fry
Charles Denison
Carl Odfield
W. C. Griggs
Ed Endicott
Committee On
Republican Party
Genewal
Middle West
United States
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Acahontas County
Ilinois
Little Six
Bile Bayliss
Blackmar
Hias
Legion
Armory
F.c.lowden
Polk County
Linn Uninstructed
Linn
Cedar Rapids
T. L. Wolfe
Carl Becker
Mount Vernon
Becker
Wolfe
Lee County
Repubicans
Fort Madison
Boone County
Boone
Muscatine County
Cerro Gordo
Butler
Crawford
Black Hawk Des Moines
Pocahontas County
Washington and West Chest
Lindy
Pittsburgh Travention
St. Louis
Tworm
U.S
WWD
Q. E. Mace
A. E. Baldrige
al W. Woodford
BE. L. Edmondon
E. D. Miller
C. 8. Cummings
Lon Adams
Harriet Phillips
T. A. Michels
John W. Applegate
Irv Lambert
Ross Davidson
L. S. Patterson
W. T. Trotter
W. Livingston
C. Schroder
I. F. Lambert
G. E. Mace
Anna Dawson
Mace
John I’. Simpson
Poth
Joe McClellan
Fred Schroeder
J. F. Lambert
Linsworth
E. L. Edmondson
David Rittenhouse
Ray Woodford
Frank Gault
E. Pp. Yoder
Harry Kleese
Lloyd Bauer
W. R. McCreedy
FP. Whistler
J. R. Hanley
BE. B. Miller
C. 3. Cummings
W. RB. Acheson
R. C. Wilson
R. H McCleery
Chra Wilson
J. N. Phillips
Brighton Township
Richmond
Washington Y. Mm Os Ae
Newton
Miss Moninger
China
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