New Attack on Chicago Gangsters Begins
Federal authorities plan new indictments within five to six weeks against Al Capone and about 80 underworld figures. The probe, based on four thousand pages of evidence from raids, wire taps, and interviews, targets conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Capone serves ten years for tax fraud and an additional year in Cook County jail awaits completion.
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Chicago
al Capone
Scarface
Ralph Capone
McNeill Island
Joe Fusco
Bert Felaney
Atlanta
Cook County
Sarazen Wins the British Open Title
Gene Sarazen the New York pro who began as a caddy won the British Open with a record 283 for 72 holes claiming the American ninth consecutive title. Arthur Havvers made a late bid but fell short of the crown in Sandwich England.
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Sandwich
Eng
Gene Sarazen
New York
Sarazen
United States
Arthur Havers
Woods Heads to Muscatine for Weekend Visit
John Woods left this morning for Muscatine to spend the weekend with friends.
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John Woods
Muscatine
Northwest Iowa Floods Subside After Wide Spread Damage
Flood waters from Perry Creek and Floyd River receded in northwest Iowa, but many areas remain isolated with damaged homes and livestock losses. A bridge near Perry Creek was inundated, basements flooded, and hundreds of farm buildings and machinery scattered by the cloudburst rainfall.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Perry Creek
Floyd River
Upper Creek
Merrill
Here
Gibbons Promises Exciting National Conventions in Chicago
New York dispatch previews Chicago con ventions amid talk of $350000 costs and $850000 initial outlay. Republicans seek $150000 to pitch tent, Democrats $200000, with hype of 30000 June gatherings. Authors predict lively headlines, surprises, and renewed campaign stakes as parties confront new issues and uncertainties.
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New York
Chicago
Thomas
Tom
Bandits Steal 5300 From Rock Island Treasurer Home
Two gunmen abducted Rock Island county treasurer E. Clifford Hall from his Moline home, forced him to open the courthouse safe, and seized $5300. They then bound Hall and relatives, cut lines, and fled in a plate‑less car. Police alerted after Hall escaped.
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Rock Island, II
E. Clifford Hall
Rock Island
Moline
Hall
Second Round Kittenball: Troop F blank First Ward 9–0
Troop F defeated First Ward 9 to 0 at the high school practice field in the second game of the second kittenball series. Kiesey and Matlock pitched for Troop F while Mangold and Sayre played for First Ward along with Reynolds who started and was relieved by Mangold. Harold Putnam umpired the match.
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Troop F
First Ward
Kiesey
Matlock
Ward Mangold
Sayre
Reynolds
Mangold
Harold Putnam
American Pearl
Fourth Ward
Cavalry Field
Stock market closes sharply higher on Auburn and Case strength
The New York market surged as Auburn autos and J I Case shared strong gains near the close. Commodities also improved with wheat and cotton reversing their downward trend, lifting overall sentiment.
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New York
Auburn Auto
J. I. Case
Hope to Send 5 to League Institute
An ice cream social on the Methodist church lawn tomorrow aims to raise 25 dollars for Epworth League to send five delegates to the Mt. Pleasant institute June 18 to 25. Rev. F W Witzigman of Washington teaches Bible Study and Church History.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Mt. Pleasant
F W. Witzigman
Washington
Political Conventions Compared to Prizefight Arena
The piece likens the stadium to a prize fight ring with two fighters, while noting about 2,200 delegates vying for the nation’s top prize. It adds a light observation that at conventions one can remove a coat without being accused of aggression.
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United States
Plan Church Life Institute Event in Washington County
The public is invited to a Church Life Institute on Monday June 27 sponsored by the Ministerial association of Washington county and environs and the county Sunday school association. A Sunset park picnic dinner recreation hour and an afternoon and evening program at United Presbyterian church are planned.
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Church Life Institute
Ministerial Association of
Washington County
County Sunday School Association
Sunset Park
United Presbyterian Church
L. L. Chamness
Keota
S. F. Wenger
Crawfordsville
D. C. Fulton
Washington
C. V. Brown
Knights of Columbus Kittenball Match in Muscatine
The Washington Knights of Columbus kittenball team travels to Muscatine to face the Muscatine Knights at Elk's Diamond. The game is set for Sunday at 3 30 P M.
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Washington Knights of Columbus
Muscatine
Muscatine Knights
Elk's Diamond
Economy Oil opens in Washington on North Marion Avenue
J. W. O Meara and H A Dunlap bring Economy Oil to Washington location north of Wallace Lumber yards. A new service station with a grand opening this Saturday offers ice cream for children with parents present. Dunlap plans to stay in town. O Meara has moved to Washington.
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J. W. O'Meara
H. A. Dunlap
Economy Oil Company
Marion Avenue
Wallace Lumber Company
O'Meara
Mr. Dunlap
Washington
Dunlap
Washington County
C. H. Dunlap
Economy
Maid at Morrow Home Dies by Own Action
Violet Sharpe, a maid for Mrs. Dwight Morrow, died by her own actions in Englewood New Jersey on June 19. She swallowed poison when told Col H Norman Schwarzkopf would question her about March 1 the night of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping.
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Englewood
N. J
INS
Violet Sharpe
Dwight Morrow
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey
Bankers Institute Convention and Money Orders Commentary
Beverly Hills reports on a bankers institute convention where attendees carry American Express money orders. The speaker notes Canada’s bank stability, contrasts lending cycles, and criticizes banks for cautious lending after a run. He argues blame is shared between bankers and borrowers for financial woes.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Bankers Institute
Educational
American Express
Canada
Weekly Dances Begin at Iowa Ballroom Tonight
Cloyd Smith and Donald Stutsman will open the Iowa Ballroom at the old armory over the Towa Motor service tonight at 9 30 for the first in a series of Friday dances. Mac's Aristocrats of Fairfield will provide music with further improvements planned as the season progresses. The floor is cleaned sanded and waxed and the venue will feature red and white curtains and crepe paper decorations. A refreshment concession and check room will be available.
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Cloyd Smith
Donald Stutsman
Iowa
Mac
Fairfield
Towa Motor Service
Program to Fight Grasshoppers in Iowa Outlined
The Iowa state committee on grasshoppers outlined actions to combat the invasion. County agents will lead the campaign with demonstrations and assistance in applying control measures. The state will supply limited poison bran, and bait can be bought at 50 cents per hundred pounds for resale to farmers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Thornburg
Board Elects Music Teacher Irene Dolecheck
Irene Dolecheck of Diagonal Iowa was elected a teacher of music in Washington schools by the board of education yesterday evening. She will teach vocal in ward schools and violin in grade and junior high schools, replacing Florence Peterson who did not seek re election and taking over duties from Mrs T R Phillips. A contract was mailed to her today.
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Irene Dolecheck
Diagonal
Iowa
Washington
Board of Education
Florence Peterson
T. R. Phillips
Iowa State Teachers College
Roses Bloom in Profusion in Washington Gardens
In Washington homes roses are thriving with American Beauty climbing roses at the Logan residence and others. Mrs W F Logan and Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan display three climbing roses on a white lattice gate. fourteen types and a Dr Van Fleet pink climber add color. Duchess of Wellington stands out among the blooms. last year 560 American Beauty roses were counted, likely this year about the same. Mrs Russell at 411 West Jefferson has 250 American Beauty roses on a four year old climber plus many other plants, sparking local interest.
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Washington
W. EF. Logan
Clarence Logan
South
Second Avenue
Dr. van Fliet
Duchess of Wellington
Logan's
Mule Rabies Case Prompts Treatment in Arkansas
In Blytheville Arkansas two farmers received rabies post exposure treatment after a mule that had bitten them five years earlier showed rabies symptoms. The Manila county health unit ordered rabies serums for the victims and the mule was later euthanized.
Urgent Action Urged Over Rising Costs and Poor Results
The report notes a sharp rise in both material and labor costs and cites unsatisfactory outcomes, urging immediate coordinated measures. It emphasizes the need for decisive steps to restore efficiency and quality in production.
Republicans Fight Ten Percent Budget Cut Plan
Congress debates federal economy measures with a ten percent pay cut opposed in favor of a government workers furlough. Rep Snell argues the furlough provides greater saving while maintaining wages. A separate motion to fast track the soldiers bonus was blocked in the Senate. The Wagner hunger relief bill gained support with $200 million in five year state loans via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Washington
Representative Snell
House
Senate
Snell
Andrews Republican
New York
Patman
Rainey Democrat
Ilinoisa
Wagner
INS
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Seaplane Line Proposed Between New Bedford and Vineyard Sound
New Bedford reports a summer seaplane service may be launched to the Vineyard Sound islands. Negotiations are under way with New York interests to establish the route.
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New Bedford
Mass
INS
Vineyard Sound
New York
Terri fied by a dream, spauldini woman suffers fall
Mrs. Chas Spauldini, 50, leaped from bed in fright after a dream. She tripped on a rug during the dash and suffered a broken hip and sprained ankle.
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Bingham
Chas. Spauldini
Lincoln Park Head Plans $350000 Miami Winter Home
Warren Wright, president of the Lincoln Park board, says Hoover's housing plea inspired costed plans for a $350,000 winter home in Miami. The project aims to relieve unemployment by boosting housing construction in the area.
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Chicago
Iis
Hoover
Warren Wright
Lincoln Park Board
Miami
Mrs Fred Jones Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. Fred Jones died suddenly at 10 30 this morning at 321 North Avenue B after a two year illness. Funeral services will be at four o clock Monday at L A Jones funeral home. She leaves her husband three children and siblings with ties to Cedar Rapids Fairfield Ainsworth Pueblo and Washington. Mrs Jones born Calista Core ris Orris in 1881 near Ainsworth had lived in Washington 35 years and married W Fred Jones on July 3 1902. She was a United Presbyterian Church member.
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Fred Jones
North Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Harry Duncan
Ainsworth
Gilbert Goff
Pueblo
Colo
E. A. Orris
EF. L. Orris
Fairfield
Charles Baker
Jones
M. L. Orris
Cordelia Stephens Orris
Calista C. Oreris
Washington
W. Fred Jones
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