Sicilian Union primary violence shocks Chicago crowd
In Chicago on January 9 police report the Unione Siciliane primary devolved into murder as Pasquale Lolordo was shot in his West Side apartment while guests toasted him. four men fled, and an undertaker later recovered a pistol from the scene. The killings mark deadly contention for control of Capone's faction.
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Chicago
Unione Sléiliane
Antonio Lombaro
Scarface
al Capone
Mello Brothers
Vasquatino ‘Lolordo
Cescor
Asenesi
Capone
Ajello Brothers
Angione Siciliane
Tony Lombardo
Tony
Unione
Atellos
Pete Rizzuto
Little
Italy
Pasqualino Lolordo
Pasqualeino
Joseph
Tony" Lombardo
Lolordo
West Side
Murers
Undertaker
Polier
Paving Contract Awarded For No 161 Through Henry County
The State Highway Commission awarded contracts totaling 2 104 133 dollars for paving 11.11 miles of U S No 161 in Henry county from Mt Pleasant north to the Lee county line. Des Moines Asphalt Co and Central Iron Works Co won the major paving bids.
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Ames. la
State Highway Commission
Ames
U.S. No. 161
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant North
Olds
Des Moines Asphalt Company
Dex Moines
Central & Shneering Company
Davenport
Mt. Pleasant Youth
Lee County
Witchcraft murder trial defense hinges on insanity claim
In York Pa the Blymyer murder case opens with defense attorney Herbert Cohen alleging prosecutors concealed witchcraft related evidence. He seeks to prove insanity using medical testimony while a chaotic court scene unfolds with a collapsed mother and startled spectators.
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York
Page
Herbert Cohen
John Blymyer
Nelson Rehmeyer
Rehrieyer
Cohen
Blymyer
Sabula Blymer
Blymer
Grand Jury for Supt Peet Leads January Term
The January term of district court opens with J G Patterson as foreman and a jury of eight men named from Washington, Ainsworth, Wellman, Kalona and Nobles. The panel, including Morrison and Huber, will hear about 21 matters as the term begins amid routine docket control and planning. A second church service marks the week of prayer with increased attendance.
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Peet
J. G. Patterson
Witich
Romney
George F. Morrison
Homer Stephen
Washington
Hiworth
W. J. Boyd
Ainsworth
Jaf W. Durst
Wellman
Ernest Frizke
Kalona
Joe Mast
Nobie
Hi. L. Huber
Sigourney Bounces Back In Rough Double Loss To Washington
Washington outplayed Sigourney with two full squads and substitutions, winning a rough game as stars Little and Jones led the attack. Sigourney’s top unit suffered injuries with players on crutches while Fisher struggled from the floor.
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Washington
Ain
Fisher
Kiewy
Tucker
Stermar
Abrey Son
Uyt
Fisher Kort
Sigourney
Pennell
Goeldner
Horn
Platt
Eno
Torrance ‘Ornell
Mrs D R Hughes Dies in Chicago at 78
Mrs. D R Hughes aged 78 died at her son Richard Huche Ds home in Cotter Iowa after two weeks with influenza pneumonia. Funeral services set for January 10 at 2 PM at Cotter church with Rev Parker officiating.
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Cotter
Iowa
D A. Hughes
Richard B. Huche
Emerald Avea Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Fisnes
Wom Parker
Tex Rickard Funeral Held This Afternoon
Tex Rickard will be honored in a funeral at 1 30 p m in Madison Square Garden New York with public seating in the mezzanine The body will lie in state from 10 a m until the service and flowers surround a $15000 coffin A graveside ceremony will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery
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New York
UB Rere
Ois
Tex Richard
Madison Square Arden
Woodlawn
Amendment seeks 40 million more for prohibition enforcement
In Washington on January 9, a senate amendment proposed boosting prohibition enforcement funding by 40 million dollars. Senator Harris noted similar amendments to other appropriation bills and said the money should go to enforcement. Previously a 20 million addition was authorized but later reduced, leaving 13.6 million currently provided.
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Washington
McRe
Senate
Senor Whipcrat
Harris
Doran
Prohibition
Congress
Harris Tale
Bruce
Maryand
Balcony Collapse Injures Thirty at High School Gym
A balcony collapse during a basketball game at a Knoxville area high school gym injured more than thirty people, with fourteen still hospitalized. A rescue effort followed as ambulances and police assisted, passengers and spectators aided by bystanders and medical staff.
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Galesburg
Kuville
Abinsdon
Knox County
St. Albanhol
Doctors Pay $400 for Killing Deer
Dr Dow I LB Hines of Belle Plaine pleaded guilty to aiding in the slaughter of two deer in Dut Creek township. He and two others were fined 200 each plus costs, totaling 600 paid after arraignment. Sam Osborn and Charles Shalla also pled guilty or appealed, with fines of 200 each.
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Br. Dow I LB
Hines
Belle Evening
Dut Creek
Dustiew of
W. KE
Sam Osborn
Belle Plaine
Charles Shalla
North of Town
Thursday's Five Best Radio Features
A brief radio feature rundown lists stations and times including WEAR WIZ and network listings. It mentions the Sonora Hour and other programs with 8 30 estimates and 9 50 est slots across stations WG WH and others.
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United Press Wear
Seberling
Carborna
Patterson Urges State Income Tax Policy Debate
At the annual Washington arm Bureau meeting W. Patterson urged adopting a state income tax to redistribute burdens fairly. He argued taxes should lightened for those with less ability to pay and that heavy personal property taxes on farms and merchants burden many who earn little profit. The speech noted Wisconsin’s income tax history and urged strengthening industry retention while balancing the tax system. Stewart was elected president of the farm bureau federation. convention set for Des Moines mid January.
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Ator
W. Patterson
Washington Arm Bureau
Brisiness
Towa
Wisconsin
Wiconsin
Bashie
Kawa
Owl
Eviiette Stewart
Farm Bureau Federation
Doles
Yournal Vns
Max Waterh
Na Chosen Altern
Des Moin
Wednes
Low Surett
Woodman
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Frank Carter Shett
Lhe
North Woods
Helen Livinger
Washington
Lew Sarett
Eva Deany
Des Moines
Wanda Neiswanger
Honolulu
City shares over four billion dollars in circulation
Government figures show money in circulation reaching 4.973 million in the year end period, with a per capita estimate of 41.77 dollars for the population, as released by the treasury department.
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Ury Department
Hoover consults Brookhart on farm relief and Coolidge call
President elect Hoover met with Senator Brookhart and later with President Coolidge to discuss farm relief legislation. Brookhart urged an extra session, saying no general support exists for the McNary bill and noting the need for further action to suit farmers. The Senate fight over the treaty and farm relief deepened as opposition threatened a filibuster.
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Hoover
Senator Brookhart
President Coolidge
Washington
White House
Senator Brookham
Woisens
Congress
Thor Brookhart
McNary
Brookfart
Farn Hoover
9Ie Kelleg
St. Louis
Iown
Bedee
Brookhart
Bellon Proouharts
Sania
Ivon
Xéiy
Mover
Yj. Sonstor
Ieree
Dead Lock
Senate
William KE. Borah
Mahe
Thore
National Bank Names Officers and Directors
The Washington National Bank reelected present directors and officers. W. P. Wells is president and chairman, Winfield Seview is vice president and chairman, W. A. Anderson is vice president, H. R. Knutt is cashier, W. G. Conner and C. P. Weldin assist. S. P. Lindy and K. A. Conter are bookkeepers, Lucy F. Dempsey stenographer. Directors include Wells, Col C. Wilton, Boyd K. Kerde, R. F. Dougherty, IL Lytle, 401 Knight, Winter Sine Link, D. D. Sherman, CC Wilson, J. Bratton, and W. A. Anderson.
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Washington — National Bank
W. P. Wells
Winfield Se
W. A. Anderson
Vie
H.R. Knutt
W. G. Conner
C. P. Weldin
Mt Cashiers
S. P. Lindy
K. A Conter
Lucy F Dempsey
Unclear fragment hints at late January cold snap and snow melt
A fragmented report mentions rising temperatures and melting snow with risk of another cold spell. The text references January weather and potential revival of winter conditions, but specifics are unclear due to mangled OCR.
Iowa Snow Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Federal weather observer D Reed reports snow across eastern Iowa tonight with colder temperatures. Sub-zero readings yesterday rise to above freezing today as cold air returns and snow continues Thursday into Friday across cities including Charles City Keokuk Dubuque Sioux City Davenport and Des Moines with temperatures varying from 18 below to 20 above.
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D. Reed
Fedeeral
Reed
Charles City
Keokak
Wake Warimest
Dubuque
Sioux City
Davenp
Des Moines
Mometer Rea
Battle in Afghan Revolution Reported Near Kabul
AR dispatches say heavy fighting 10 miles north of Kabul between Amanullah forces and Batchaisakkao led rebels. Reports indicate rebels gaining advantage with advances toward the north.
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Kabul
Amanullah
Batchaisakkao
Funeral services for local man announced for Thursday
Funeral services for Glenromer, a Black resident who died suddenly Monday night at the PB A MeLamore home near town, are set for Thursday at 3 PM at the Goodin funeral parlors. An autopsy suggested death due to embolism or apoplexy, with burial likely at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Glenroomer
PB. A. MeLamore
Goodin
Woodlawn
Spike Nelson to wed California girl
Miss Dorothy Mueller of Pomona California and Emerson Nelson a former University of Town football star announced their engagement. Nelson won major letters at Iowa and is now a freshman in the law college.
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Iowa City
Dorothy Mueller
Pomona
Calif
Emerson Nelson
University of Town
Nelson
Iowa
Law College
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