Murder trial in Chicago shows small crowd and missing witness
Interrogation of veniremen for the William D. Shepherd murder case continued with only a dozen spectators. Four jurors have been sworn in as the trial enters its third week, while an important state witness Robert White remains missing after detectives failed to locate him in Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Veniremen
Wm. D. Shepherd
William N. McClintock
Robert White
Pittsburgh
Broker Dee Parsons Dies From Burns Not Bullet Wound
Chicago June 2 doctors conducting an autopsy on wealthy broker Dee R Parsons found burns and smoke caused his death, not a bullet wound. A pistol cartridge was found near the body but no bullet or gunshot injuries were detected.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dee R. Parsons
Parsons
Auto bandit rop payroll mess
Auto mobile bandits raided a messenger carrying Windsor Farm Dairy payroll in downtown Denver, firing on pursuers and escaping with about 100000 dollars. Intercepted shots prompted a swift chase through the city.
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Auto Bandit
Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Windsor Farm Dairy Company
Builder of Big Dam Visits Keokuk
Hugh L. Cooper, builder of the Keokuk dam, was hosted by the Lions Rotary and Unity clubs. Mayor John R. Carpenter gave a formal welcome and Cooper spoke briefly.
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Keokuk
Hugh L. Cooper
Keokuk Dam
Lions Club
Rotary
Unity Clubs
John R. Carpenter
Cooper
Robbers Loot Chicago Jewelry Store Vault
Four robbers looted a Chicago jewelry shop on June 2 stealing diamonds valued at 25 000 to 30 000 and watches after restraining George Reichman his wife son daughter and a male customer. A female customer fainted and two robbers pretended to administer aid while the other two revived the woman. The vault key was taken, uninsured stones and a tray of watches disappeared.
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Chicago
George Reichman
Reichman
Worzak
Helen
Middle West
Nebraska
Iowa
Lake Region
Mississippi River
Wayland
Kansas
Missouri
Omaha
Florence
el Land
Wisconsin
Grain Marketing Association halts stock sales to Illinois farmers
A stipulation filed in Chicago on June 2 states the Grain Marketing Association will stop selling stock to Illinois farmers until June 28 unless approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The agreement is signed by counsel for the company and the Illinois Agricultural Commission.
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Chicago
Grain Marketing Association
Illinois
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Agricultural Commission
Defendants Plead Guilty in Million Dollar War Stamp Counterfeiting Case
In Chicago on June 2 all defendants except Anthony Volfe and Santo Jamalli pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Cliffe. Jamalli failed to appear and had his $20,000 bond forfeited. Trial recessed until tomorrow for Volfe’s defense.
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Chicago
Anthony Volfe
Santo Jamalli
Cliffe
Jamalli
Volfe
Labor Victory Narrow in New South Wales Election
Sydney's New South Wales election results show Labor victorious with a likely small overall majority over other parties.
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Sydney
S. W
Labor
New South Wales
Bootleggers Taken From Davenport to Ottumwa for Hearing
Frank Vondre of Omaha and Miss Helen Rezac were moved to Ottumwa for an immediate hearing before U S commissioner Mitchell on a charge of illegal liquor transportation. Arrested in Clinton while transporting 75 gallons of alcohol across the Mississippi River bridge.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Frank Vondre
Omaha
Neb
Helen Rezac
Ottumwa
United States
Mitchell
A. G. Lush
Clinton
Mississippi River
Coolidge Faith Deep Says Pastor In Kansas City
Dr. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of Washington D C First Congregational Church, comments on President Coolidge. He notes Coolidge values sincerity over ceremony, prefers quiet, and dislikes Front pews while guards guard entrances. Pierce recalls the president and wife grieving their son and seeking religion as genuine comfort.
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Kansas City
Jason Noble Pierce
First Congregational Church
Washington, D. C
President Coolidge
Secret Service
Coolidge
Steamer St Paul Freed After 12 Hour Sand Bar Stranding
The Steamer St Paul carrying about one thousand excursionists ran aground on a sand bar in the Mississippi River north of St Louis for more than twelve hours. It was freed by the steamer J S and the harbor boat Erastus Wells and arrived safely in St Louis.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis Mo
St. Paul
Missis/Sippa river
St. Louis
J. S
Erastus Wells
Cook County Refuses to Pay Illinois State Taxes
Cook county Illinois, centered on the Chicago area, votes to withhold its state tax share amid a dispute over state legislative re apportionment. County Treasurer P J Carr plans to withhold 4 610 000 dollars as Governor Len Small calls the move a joke and asserts Illinois remains tied to Cook County.
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Chicago
Cook County
Cook County Board of Commissioners
General Assembly
P. J. Carr
Small Springfield
Len Small
Associated Press
Illinois
Ilinois
Board of Commissioners
Rockefeller Memorial Fund Supports U S Education Health
The Laura Spelman Rockefeller memorial fund in 1924 allocates 16 580 987 dollars to educational recreational social and medical activities across the United States.
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New York
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
United States
Corn Prices Fall on Chicago Market Amid Rain Factors
Chicago trading today shows corn prices slipping more than five cents a bushel with December delivery around 95 to 98 1 4 cents. Market weakness attributed to widespread beneficial rains across a large agricultural region.
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Chicago
Associated Press
City Council Considers Widening Key Washington Streets
Washington city council discussed widening North Marion and North Iowa from Second Street to the railway, and Second Avenue from East Main to East Washington. No decision was made pending full consideration. The session also approved a water works and electric light ordinance and a funds deposit resolution. The council planned to publish the new ordinance and address drainage in southeast Washington.
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Washington City
North Marion
North Iowa
Second Avenues
Second Street
Second Avenue
East Main
East Washington
Washington
Long Distance Weather Forecasters Claim Vindicated
Long distance weather forecasters tout vindication as a new cold wave grips the country. They warn of cold summers, possible food shortages, and tough times, insisting predictions were correct and urging precaution. Dr. Abbot and Browne say solar cycles drive forecasts, while the Weather Bureau remains skeptical.
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Charles P. Stewart
NEA
Washington, D. C
C. G Abbot
Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical
Abbot
Government Weather Bureau
Browne
Auxiliary to Legion Holds State Meet in Dubuque
The American Legion Auxiliary of Iowa opens its state convention in Dubuque with 400 delegates. Vice president Mrs. C. S. McClung urges aid to 20,000 veterans and thousands of orphaned children, noting rehabilitation and education as priorities. Welcome addresses from local leaders and chamber officials follow.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
American Legion Auxiliary
C. S. McClung
American Legion Auxiliary of
Iowa
Elks’ Home
H. J. Wuarterlich
Charles D. Kretschner
American Legion
John Rider Wallis
Charles Ward
Woman bootlegger released on bonds in Iowa case
Mrs. Helen Rezac of Omaha was released on $400 cash bonds after arraignment before U S Commissioner E K Mitchell on a bootlegging charge. Her companion Frank Vondre is jailed awaiting federal grand jury terms. They were arrested in Clinton for transporting 75 gallons of alcohol.
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Associated Presse
Ottumwa
Helen Rezac
Omaha
United States
EK. R. Mitchell
Boene
Frank Vondre
Clinton
Elks Leader James G. Clark Visits Burlington for State Convention
James G. Clark of Waterloo arrives in Burlington for the Elks state convention opening today and running through Thursday. He predicts one of the largest state meetings yet, with trap shooting and golf events for early arrivals.
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Associated Press
Burlington
James G. Clark
Waterloo
The
Elks
Confessed Slayer Ends Life in Jail Fire
Springfield authorities report Mrs Alexander Norbert 51, who confessed to killing her husband, died by self inflicted fire in her bed in the county jail. She died June 2, with investigations underway.
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Springfield
Alexander Norbert
Jewelry Heist at Levy’s Store In Buffalo
Five masked robbers seized $50,000 worth of jewelry from Levy's jewelry store in Buffalo after handcuffing the proprietor and four employees to steel bars in a window. Police estimate the loot at fifty thousand dollars.
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Buffalo
Levy
Riots in Shanghai Nippon Mills Turn Deadly
Four more Chinese students were killed in ongoing Japanese spinning mills strike protests in Shanghai on June 2, raising the death toll to sixteen since riots began Saturday.
Glover Promoted to Second Assistant Postmaster General
Washington officials announce W Irving Glover, now third assistant postmaster general, promoted to second assistant to succeed Paul Henderson who resigns to head National Air Transport in Chicago.
Iowa Guard to Hold Four Day Officer School at Camp Dodge
Adjutant General L. G. Lasher announced a four day school of instruction for Iowa National Guard officers will be held at Camp Dodge starting June 238. About 130 officers are expected to attend.
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Des Moines
L. G. Lasher
Iowa National Guard
Camp Dodge
Grisdwold Man Dies In Auto Wreck Near Red Oak
GrIswold Iowa June 2 Clif ford McKleane was found dead under his car near Red Oak His daughter who rode with him escaped with minor injuries The incident involves a fatal automobile wreck with a survivor in the vehicle.
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Griswold
Clifford McKleane
Red Oak
Passenger Train Derailed by Robbery Attempt Near Oklahoma City
A Santa Fe northbound train No. 6 ran off a forty foot embankment on the edge of Oklahoma City. The engine and six baggage and mail cars derailed but no one was injured. Police and railroad agents found a disconnected rail and investigators suspect robbery as the motive though the bandits were frightened away by the wreck.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Santa Fe
Appeal for Anti Foreign Uprising in Shanghai
Chinese students fired from housetops at Shanghai streets targeting an American volunteer unit. Dentist Thomas G. McMartin was shot in the back and his horse killed during clashes as shots hit the Sousa police station. American bluejackets guarded the water works amid broader unrest blamed on Russian and Chinese communists.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
American Volunteer Corps
Thomas G. McMartin
McMartin
Sousa
National and Iowa Holiness Camp Meeting Summary
The National and Iowa Holiness Association holds its annual Camp meeting at Uni Park Camp Oskaloosa from June 5 through 14. Rev. John Owens Rev. C. M. Dunaway and Rev. Guy Wilson lead the program with Prof W. G. Yates and Mrs O W Rose. Rev W G Nixon speaks with Rev Joseph H Smith new National President and Rev A P Breneman state President University Park Iowa. College Day June 7 at John Fletcher College. Forum at 10 A M and services at 2 30 P M. Large class to graduate. meeting delayed a week to avoid rain. open to all families.
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National
Iowa Holiness Association
Uni
Oskaloosa
John Owens
C. M. Dunaway
Guy Wilson
W. G. Yates
O. W. Rose
John Fletcher College
W. G. Nixon
Joseph H. Smith
Redlands
California
A. P. Breneman
University Park
Iowa
Spangler Denies Drop Controversy Over Brookhart
Harri son EB Spangler attorney for the Republican State Central Committee in Cedar Rapids says a Washington dispatch claiming Iowa Republicans will drop charges against Senator Smith W. Brookhart is a fabrication. He asserts the committee remains firm since the senator bolted the party.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Harrison Eb, Spangler
Republican State Central Committee
Washington
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Spangler
State Committee
Maple Flooring Association Cleared Under Sherman Act
The Maple Flooring Manufacturing Association with plants in Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin was found by the supreme court not to be operating in violation of the Sherman anti trust laws.
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Washington
Maple Flooring Manufacturing Association
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Remember This Poor Merchandise Adverting Note
The fragment warns that poor merchandise cannot be advertised successfully. It hints at a caution in selling or promoting subpar goods and suggests advertising effort may be ineffective without quality products.
Four Deaths Reported in Iowa Storms
Des Moines reports show five deaths in Iowa from a late day wind and electrical storm. Victims include Fred Slaiema near Sully Ja and Richard Pabst who died in a tornado. Des Moines area fatalities included George Stephenson and Peter Brown. Property damage tops $300,000 with Cedar Rapids and Sioux City hit hardest.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Sully
Fred Slaiema
Dike
United States Weather Bureau
Richard Pabst
Frank Hafscher
Muscatine
Peter Brown
George Stephenson
Cedar Rapids
Denecke
Sioux City
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