Edward Darrow Arrested in Klutas Mob Case near Kansas City
Edward Darrow, 82, said to be last member of the Jack Klutas mob, was arrested by Chicago officers and local deputies in Kansas City. He faced a Cook County kidnapping charge and may be extradited. authorities noted possible ransom money linked to the James Hackett kidnapping. Dillinger rumors persist as John Dillinger’s sister claims he may still be alive on his birthday.
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jJast
Jack Klutas
Illinois
Iowa
Chicago
Cook County
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John Dillinger
Tandjana
James Hackett
Blue Island
Ill
Ditlinger
Galion
Ohio
Audrey Hancock
Maywood
Ind
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Desperado
Wisconsin
Brighton Whoopee Day draws large evening crowd
Brighton June 22 The town’s Whoopee Day drew a large evening crowd after a light afternoon. Morning softball saw Wayland defeat Kirsner Bakery 8 to 6. Races and contests for children drew interest while Conroy Broseus performed twice. Local bands and dances filled the proceedings at the park and club house with area residents in attendance.
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Wayland
Kiresner Bakery
Riverside
F. R. Hicklin
Wapello
Congress
Park
Conroy Broseiieus
Joe Christy
Pendegraft Orchestra
Riehl
Rulings on Old Age Pension Soon
H Gs Richardson chair of the Washington county old age pension board says state officials will send rules and regulations to printers for printing and will forward them here as soon as possible. A supply of blanks and detailed suggestions for handling applications will follow, likely around July first, with further notices in newspapers.
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H .Gs. Richardson
Washington County
Old Ace Pension Assistance Board
Byron G. Allen
State Commission
Mr. Richardson
State liquor stores to open in four cities on Tuesday
Des Moines June 22 state owned liquor stores in Sioux City Council Bluffs Fort Madison and Clinton will open at 6 1 o'clock Tuesday morning Harold M Cooper chairman of the state liquor commission announced today He said personnel for the stores has been selected and the remaining 18 establishments planned for opening will be ready as soon as possible
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Ft. Madison
Clinton
Harold M. Cooper
State Liquor Commission
Charles D. Reed
Creston
Lamont
Clarinda
Burlington
Car of Soybeans Given Out Today
A second car of soybeans for Washington county farmers arrived yesterday evening and seed distribution began this morning. About 100 farmers lacking funds could receive substantial allotments, with demand to take the entire carload. Recipients signed an agreement to pay on a work project to be organized later, securing enough seed to plant ten acres.
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Washington County
Washington
Outlaws Parade Big Truck Robbery Plan in Beverly Hills
A quirky Beverly Hills tale reports criminals using a large truck with a winch to back up to a bank in a planned kidnapping of the safe. Crowds gathered to watch, and the bandits, noting their inactivity, promised a quicker return. They propose charging admission as a future twist on bank robberies.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Oklahoma
Parsonage Dedication Service At Rebuilt Methodist Home
The rebuilt Methodist parsonage near the M. E. Parsonage hosted a dedicatory service last evening after an open house with about three times as many visitors in the evening. FE B Ham mer chaired the building committee and handed the keys to RE Brown who passed them to Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. F C Witzigman. Mrs. Riley and daughter Patricia Jean traveled from West Newbury Mars for the visit. The Ladies Aid served guests while Pastor Witzigman led the prayer and remarks at 8 o'clock.
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FE. B. Hammer
RE. Brown
Board of Tribees
Sehmitt
Ladies Aid Society
F. C. Witzigman
Witzigman
Trapper
A C Witzieman
Winifred Witzigman
Bruce Riley
Riley
Patricia Jean
West Newbury
Mars
Mission to Lepers leader to speak in Washington churches
W M Danner general secretary of the American Mission to Lepers will visit Washington next Sunday to address the morning service at the Presbyterian church, hold a conference in the United Presbyterian church in the afternoon, and speak at a union meeting in Columbus Junction in the evening. He has previously shared gripping stories of work for leprosy patients. The local church community funds the mission and supports it through the Presbyterian women’s Bible class and other contributions.
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American Mission To
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Danner
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus Junction
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Brighton Man Hurt in Runaway Accident
Ira Saunders a farmer near Brighton was injured when two horses bucked while un-hitching after a day of cultivating corn. His left arm was badly torn and he suffered abdominal pain though doctors later believed no internal injuries. He was taken to Washington county hospital for treatment.
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Brighton
Ira Saunders
Washington County Hospital
Suspect Taken in Earl May Extortion Plot
SHENANDOAH IOWA June 22 state agents with machine guns thwarted an extortion plot against Merl May president of May Seed Co and operator of KMA radio. A man named Lyle Erwig of Omaha was arrested while attempting to grab a dummy package two miles south of Council Bluffs. May had received notes threatening bombing of his home and kidnapping family and demanding 5000. Erwig claimed to be a traveling salesman and denied involvement. He was turned over to federal authorities in Omaha for prosecution. Meanwhile Lawton Iowa police searched for kidnappers who released Ade Denlinger 64 and Eddie Irwin 13 after an oil station holdup in Sioux City. Denlinger was robbed after warning other customers. Descriptions do not match police records.
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Owa
Merl May
May Seed Company
KMA
Lyle Erwig
Omaha
Council Tufts
May
Erwin
Gen. Findley
Gen
Park Findley
State Bureau of Investigation
Lawton
Iowa
Hove
Ade Denlinger
Eddie Irwin
Sioux City
Denlinger
S S Convention at Brighton on Sunday
Sunday district Sunday school conventions continue with the Brighton district held at Brighton Christian church. Kad Whitacre presides while Melvin Gingerteh speaks at the 2 pm session. An evening temperance talk is planned and other districts will announce dates later. Mrs Vernon Witrng leads county religious education council.
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Brighton
Brighton Christian Church
Kad Whitacre
Melvin Gingerteh
West Chester
Washington
Vernon Witrng
County Council of Religious Education
Huron Water Relief Douses Two-Day Rural Blaze
Relief workers battled a fierce fire for over two days using trenches filled with piped water. Dorlow and railroad crews coordinated to convey water through pipes to fight the flames and protect surrounding areas.
Washington Municipal Band Concert at Sunset Park
Milburn A. McKay conducts with soloists Grant Goodlander sax William Stewart tenor Maurice Mayo trombone performing a two part program including Marches overtures waltzes popular tunes and novelty numbers at Sunset Park 2:30 PM on Sunday June 24 with selections from King and other composers plus band arrangements and dedicated performances.
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Milburn A. McKay
Grant Goodlander
William Stewart
Maurice Mayo
Dean Gilmore Urges Studying Old Time U S Principles
Waterloo June 22 Dean Eugene A Gilmore head of the University of Iowa college of law warned at the Iowa State Bar association meeting that American constitutional principles have been eroded by recent legislation and administration He argued that laws should govern not men and that the old order valued power checked by law amid a shifting political landscape
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Dean Gilmore
Iowa
U. S
Waterloo
Eugene A. Gilmore
University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa State Bar «Association
America
University of Town
United States
Rain Aids Washington County Chinch Bug Battle
Washington county received .92 inch of rain to combat chinch bugs harming corn crops. Reports indicate similar totals across the county while officials warn sustained rain over two weeks is needed for effective relief. Weather forecasts call for more showers as Iowa expects continued rains and cooler temperatures. The storm brings relief after weeks of dry conditions.
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Washington County
Washington
Court Rules Langer May Hold Governor Job Until Fall
In BISMARK North Dakota on June 22 the state supreme court ruled Governor William H Langer convicted of a federal felony may retain office until the fall election Rt Gov Ole Olson contends conviction disqualifies Langer and plans to assume control Anti Langer forces filed a district court suit to depose Langer with appeals possible to the US Supreme Court
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William H. Langer
State Supreme Court
Ole Olson
Langer
Olson
United States Supreme Court
Local Leaders Call for Held By Them Initiative
A political figure concludes that the measures should be retained and administered locally, urging officials to control the process and responsibilities within their jurisdiction.
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