Durkin to Face Death Verdict in Chicago Killing Case
Martin J. Durkin, captured near St. Louis, faces a March 1 arraignment as prosecutors seek a death penalty for the slaying of federal agent Edward Shanahan and police sergeant Harry Gray. Durkin eloped with Irma Sullivan and evaded capture across multiple states before arrest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
St. Louis
Martin Durkin
Robert E. Crowe
Durkin
Edward C. Shanahan
Sargeant
Harry Gray
Clarence Darrow
Irma
Bert Sullivan
Cornell
Harriet Gallo
Brooklyn
Betty Werner
Miss Gallo
Gray
New York
Michigan Boulevard
James Durkey
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Acg
Pecos
Texas
California
Mexico
Girvin
Pecos County
Alpine Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
Webster Grove
Shanahen
Lloyd Austin
Stabilization of Market Is Remedy Says J. G. Merritt
Des Moines January 21 J G Merritt president of the Farmers Grash Dealers Association urged farmers to seek price control through their own cooperative systems. He argued that only stabilized markets can boost farm welfare, comparing exploitative financial systems to serfdom and calling for farmer led price setting.
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J. G. Merritt
Associated Press
Des Moines
Glidden
Farmers Grash Dealers ‘Association of Town
Mr. Merritt
George W. Williams
Chamber of Commerce of
Petainér
Merritt
Seizure Of Tug Rescue With Cargo Of Liquor
Marine police seized the ocean going tug Rescue after a chase off Sandy Hook in which a one pounder fired six shots. The 537 ton vessel 200 feet long may have brought liquor from across the ocean or received it from a liner. Officials estimate contraband value from half a million up to one million dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Police
Rescue
Sandy Hook
Coast Guard
Coldest Weather of Winter To Hit Middle West
The Associated Press reports a cold wave headed from Canada into the middle west with subzero temperatures expected tonight and for two days. Minnesota and the Dakotas logged six to 16 degrees below zero, while readings in the Canadian northwest ranged from eight to 20 below. Professor Henry J. Cox warned of the bitter spell though moderation may return by Sunday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle-West
Henry J. Cox
Canada
Minnesota
Middle West
Dakotas
Canadian Northwest
Roving Girl and Her Hobo Uncle Return to Ft Madison
Fifteen year old Elsie Keel niece of Mrs Clara Slusher returns to Ft Madison from Quincy Illinois with her uncle William Bridgeman of Memphis Tennessee after eloping and riding a train "blind" to the city. The girl is held for the aunt while Bridgeman heads south evading police.
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Associated Press
Fort Madison
Elsie Keel
Clara Slusher
Quincy
Wm. Bridgeman
Memphis
Hearings Open on Cummins Bill for Rail Consolidation
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opened hearings on the Cummins bill to consolidate national railroads into a few large competitive systems. Cummins argued private operation with low rates is impossible without consolidation, predicting 65,000 to 70,000 miles may soon be shut. He favored voluntary steps for three years with ICC completion afterward. He could accept延 extending the voluntary period. Chairman Watson said a consolidation could be proposed within five months if railroads agree. He warned of calamity if no action is taken and government operation might be required.
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Treas
Washington, D. C
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Watson
Interstate Commerce Committee
Commission
Bey Hurls Himself in Front of Car to Earn Cash
In Baltimore on January 21 nine year old Frank Oshefski and two friends devised a scheme to collect money after he vowed drivers would pay for crashes. He leaped before a car but was unharmed. police noted the brakes were good and he was sent to St Marys Industrial School after juvenile court proceedings.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Frank Oshefski
Frank
St. Mary's Industrial School
Pearson to Reconsider Resignation at Iowa State
President R A Pearson of Iowa State College announced he would reconsider his resignation upon request by the state board of education. He plans a European tour beginning February 20. Prof Herman Knapp will serve as acting president during his absence.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
State Board of
Ucation
Europe
State Board
Herman Knapp
Dr. Pearson
Admits Starting Fire at Bronson Iowa
Homer Millby of Sioux City confessed to police that he started the 50 000 blaze in Bronson Iowa on July 5 1925 in a plot to collect insurance. The case was disclosed as surgeons attend the Sioux Valley Medical Association convention in Sioux City with clinics and lectures.
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Bronson
Iowa
Associated Press
Sioux City
Homer Millby
Sioux Valley Medical Association
Opposition to military training gains attention in Iowa City
Delegates at a student conference report from Evanston show open opposition to the ROTC system. Ferris Hurt of Northwood says military training contradicts Christian teachings and prepares men for war and slaughter. Other delegates challenge his view as not yet affecting university actions.
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Iowa City
City
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Coe
Evanston
Hk. Oo. T.C
Ferris Hurt
Northwood
Des Moines Forecast Calls For Subzero Night Across Iowa
The Weather Bureau predicts temperatures five to ten degrees below zero in eastern and south central Iowa tonight with no snow. Last night’s readings included Charles City 2 above, Davenport 12, Des Moines 13, Dubuque 12, Keokuk 16, Sioux City 4.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Mercury
Oureau
Charles City
Davenport
Dubuque
Keokuk
Sioux City
Communist Plot Claimed in Belgrade Raids
In Belgrade Jugo Slavia January 21 more than 200 suspects are in custody as raids sweep the country in response to an alleged plot to overthrow the government. Homes searched include 50 communists in Zagreb and Sarajevo. Among the arrested are professors Nekovic Simon and Timotijevitch son of a former minister of justice. Opposition newspapers seized amid nationwide excitement.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Jan
Zagreb
Sarajevo
Nekovic
Simon and
Timotijevitch
Bootlegging Becomes New Industry in Anthracite Region
The Associated Press reports Anthracite bootlegging grew after the hard coal strike with hundreds involved. Bootleggers source supplies from banks, ignore reductions, deliver at night, and charge 10 to 20 dollars per short ton of inferior coal. Police and United Mine Workers efforts fail to curb the activity.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Jardine Proposes Farmer Controlled Agency for Surplus
Secretary Jardine urged a farmer controlled agency to tackle the farm surplus problem at the Illinois Agricultural Association meeting in Urbana. He advocated constructive, scientific action to reduce merchandising handicaps and boost agricultural prosperity, while opposing price fixing and direct government handling of farm products. He planned further conferences through February to shape a possible federal farm board, aimed at a strong national spokesman for agriculture.
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Urbana
Wm. Jardine
Tlinois Agricultural Association
Dickinson
Federal Farm Board
Commission
Cardinal Mercier Resigns Himself to Death in Brussels
Cardinal Mercier, weakened by December stomach lesion surgery, has given up hope of recovery and continues to reject doctors orders to avoid visitors. He had a stable night and a morning update noted stationary condition. Lord Halifax visited the cardinal and attended a brief Mass in the sick room during their twenty minute talk.
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Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Lord Halifax
English Church Union
Judge Wade urges alien registration and citizenship study
Federal Judge Martin J. Wade urged strict alien registration and naturalization prep. He said non citizens should join American citizens or return to their homeland. He announced a naturalization commission and noted five graduates receiving papers at the ceremony in Ottumwa.
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Ottumwa
Martin J. Wade
American Legion Auxiliary
Elizabeth Roth
American Revolution
Er. G. Moon
DeForest Shotwell
E. R. Mitchell
Wade
Court stay on Senate floor as votes awaited
Proponents of the world court and tax reduction bill threatened continuous sit in on the Senate floor after failing to reach fixed vote dates. Negotiations suggested February 10 for the tax bill and February 20 for the world court vote.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
PD. C
World Court
Senate
Public angele urged to back farm welfare and waterways
The speaker calls for a national welfare view of agriculture over partisan gain. He cites eight priorities including taxation land policy farm credit freight rates roads waterways development and cooperative marketing. He urges farmer support for Hoover and a strong grain marketing group in the middle west.
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Jardine
Hoover
Middle Western States
Lowden to attend corn area conference in Des Moines
Former Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois telegraphed the Iowa Agricultural committee that he will address the corn area conference in Des Moines on January 28. The committee and governors from Michigan Ohio Minnesota discuss inviting officials and shaping the corn belt viewpoint on agricultural relief and marketing.
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Asseeciatet Pree
Nes Moines
Frank O. Lowden
Iowa Agricultural Committee
Lowden
Backine
Groesbeck
Michigan
Ohio
Des Moines
Corn Area Conference
Coolidge
Jardine
Tinois
Dawes
Longworth
Washington
Corn Belt
Coal Profiteering Alleged in Senate Debate
In Washington Senate debate Senator Reed of Pennsylvania charges retailers profit from soft coal and notes bituminous coal sold here at 14.50 a ton versus union mine delivery to consumers for 6.50. Senator Borah from Idaho calls for government action to curb profiteering, citing coal producers railroads and retailers.
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Reed
Republican
Pennsylvania
Senate
Washington
Union Mines
Borah
Idaho
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