Two Arrests In Chicago Gang Roundup Reported
In Chicago on March 1 police announced two more arrests in the roundup of 17 men named by Deputy Police Commissioner John Stege as prime suspects in the machine gun massacre that killed seven gin runners associated with Bugs Moran. Suspects include Sam Cannata and Alvatore Strache, with possible links to Frank Nitti. Capone aide Jack McGurn and Rocco Fanelli were identified by witnesses as occupants of the getaway squad car. Capone himself faced a federal grand jury summons but hoped not to be forced to testify.
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Chicago
John Stexe
Moran
Sam “ Canna
Win Gin
Ck McGurn
Rocco Fanet
Whicch
AL Cap
MiAver
Esas
Anacen
AL Capone
Chic
Questoning
St. Valentino's Day
Gan
Husky Gang
Jack McGund
Capone
Rocco Fanelli
Badvard
Jess
Mateas Cornus
John Stege
Enforcing Law on Car Licenses in County Drive
Sherift Charles Mr. Denison and peace officers launched a campaign against owners driving with expired licenses. One man with 1928 plates was fined $10 plus costs by Justice Barber and received updated plates. Delinquents to be processed this afternoon and tomorrow as the drive continues.
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Charles Mr. Denison
Funity
Camgn
Justice of the Peace
W. KE. Barber
Five Iowa Grads on Supreme Court Named Alumni Block
Iowa City March 1 Following the appointment of John M Grimm as ninth justice of the Iowa supreme court the University of Iowa is represented by five alumni in that body Justice Truman S Steven of Hiburg and Justice Grimm of Cedar Rapids were classmates at the state university receiving their bachelor laws degree in 1890 A year later Justice F Faville of Fort Dodge was graduated from the college of law The former chief justice William D Evans of Hampton was granted his degree fifty years ago this June Henry F Wagner of Sigourney an alumnus of the class of 1898 is the fifth University of Town graduate who a member of the supreme court
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Iowa City
Mar
John M. Grimm
Iowa Supreme Court
University of Iowa
Truman S. Steven
Hiburg
Justice Grimm
Cedar Rapids
State University
F. Faville
Fort Dodge
College of Law
William D. Evans
Hampton
Henry F. Wagner
Sigourney
University of Town
Supreme Court
West Branch Plans Special Train for Hoover Inauguration
West Branch Iowa prepares the Birthplace Special to Washington for Hoover's inauguration Monday. About 250 locals will travel by Cedar Rapids Pullman cars with bands and eight attached Pullman cars, plus additional cars from Des Moines and Waterloo. Notables like J. W. Reeder and Mollie Curran are mentioned along with the governor’s staff. The train will travel via Rock Island to Philadelphia and on to Washington, returning after ceremonies.
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West Branch
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
United States
Washington
Kansas City
Lowa
Peop
Pie Cce College
Des Moines
Hammitt
Othe
Waterloo
North Town
J. W. Reeder
Tipton
Reeder
Mr. Hoover
Dick) Brown
A. Moore
Mollie Curran
Phicas
Rock Island
Baltimore
Ohio
Ternoon
Country Club Season Planned with Club Committees Named
Fred Neiswanger and Shirley Clark announce the Kingston country club season with committees for grounds entertainment finance and tournaments. Special chairs include Mrs C F Roller for inner committees and Mrs B S Warfel for bridge parties and thimble bees. Dinners will be set later with more members invited. the golf course improvements and social emphasis are planned alongside a busy schedule. Eldon visits Fairfield in Class A basketball action as regional tournament play continues with other results across the area.
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Fred Nelswanger
Kington Country Club
T. J. Brookhart
Preston Wolfe
Ed Wells
Shirle Clark
George McDaniel
Lestie Eicher
Livingston
L. A. Jones
Wits Harwood
Ralph
Neiswanger
Shirley Clark
Marl Corbin
C. F. Roller
B.S. Warfel
P. L. Etter
Col C J Wilson to Attend Inauguration
Col C J Wilson will travel from Iowa City on a narrow gauge train to Washington to attend Herbert Hoover's inauguration next Monday. He will join Gov John Hammill and Adjutant General Bailey, one of two staff members accompanying the governor. The party expects to be away about a week as Hoover’s birthplace train is due in Washington Sunday evening. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Donald Hell and daughter visit Washington after Miss Louise Cunningham’s death, staying with Mr and Mrs A J Ran.
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Col
C. J. Wilson
Narrow
Iowa
Washington, D.C
Herbert Hoover
Iowa City
John Hammill
Bailey
Wilson
Baile
Hoover
Washington
Donald Hell
Mechentesville
Louise Cunningham
Mra
A. J, Ran
Funeral service for Miss Louise Cunningham set for Sunday
Funeral services for Miss Louise Cunningham will be held at the residence on 60th Street Sunday afternoon at 2:26 conducted by Rev. W. W. Bowers with Dr. F. W. Eastwood assisting. Burial will be at Elm Grove.
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Louise! Cunningham
Res’ence
60 Street
W. W. Bowers
F. W. Eastwood
Elm Grove
March Brings Light Snow and Cold Finish
Winter month records show cold spell with temperatures down to 15 below on the 20th and a warm spell peaking at 45 above on the 23rd. Total precipitation for the period measured 1.43 inches as late readings hint at thaw with most snow disappearing.
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Mareh
Skypilots Take Two Of Three In Local Volleyball Play
In last night’s YMCA league games the Skypilots beat the Schoolmasters two of three and defeated the Professional Men. The Merchants then defeated the Skypilots in straight sets to claim first place, leaving the Skypilots second. Mr and Mrs Madison Orr move from Richland township to the Hamm farm near Tie om.
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Y. M A
Schoolmasters
Merchants
Madison Orr
Hichland Township
Hamm Farm
Tieom
Flooded rivers cause damage and 14 deaths across states
UPI reports swollen rivers and streams across the south and midwest have caused widespread damage. Fourteen deaths are blamed on floodwaters, with Ohio Missouri Illinois at risk as waters recede in some areas and others remain dangerous.
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United Press
Midwest
Suromobil
Georgix
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Milledgeville
Augusta Y
Oconee
Okmate
Mit
Ali
He Binck
Megane
Seth Geesiens
Ohio
Mar Seloto
Tuarawas
Missouri
Tlinois
Inana
Hearings on Farm Bill Open March 22
Agriculture committee chair Haugen announced hearings on a new farm relief bill to start March 22. Members indicated the measure will resemble the old relief bill vetoed for lacking an equalization provision.
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Wasmiawrus
Theulture Committee
Mar An Haugen
Ics Cane
Kellogg Treaty Ratified by France and Netherlands
Paris March 1 French chamber ratified the Kellogg anti war treaty after days of debate with a 570 to 12 vote amid two dissenters in the second chamber of Amsterdam also approving the pact on March 1 with two opposing votes.
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France
Paris
Amsterdam
Tidal Wave Strikes Japanese Coast Amid Damage and Delays
A tidal wave hit the Japanese coast causing destruction across several villages and widespread damage. Officials expect casualty reports to arrive later while a deputy collector of internal revenue, Wilson Reed of Fairfield, plans to be at the post office next week to coordinate relief in Washington County.
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Tokio
Washington County
Wilson Reed
Fairfield
Internal Revenue
Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio feature roundup from 1929 highlights Edwin Franko Goldman and a concert band on WEAF and NBC, Walter Damrosch with a symphony orchestra, and B A Rolfe's dance orchestra on WIZ NBC networks. Includes an old time melodrama with essential music and a late night show.
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United Press
WJZ
N. B.C
Edwin Franko Goldman
WEAF
Walter Damrosch
N. BC
B. A. Rolfe
WIZ
DAF
Kansas City
Night Hawks
Drastic Prohibition Enforcement Bill Passed by Congress
Washington March 1 The Jones High School bill authorizes federal judges to impose a five year prison term or a ten thousand dollar fine on habitual prohibition violators. The measure passed the House 283 to 20 with McBride observing from the gallery. Supporters say it strengthens enforcement and aids the justice department in clearing cases. opponents warned it could invite discrimination and ignore civil liberty concerns.
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Washington, Dol
Jones HS
Coolidge
F. Scott McBride
Entiroon
Levsue
Mery
Washington
Death Toll Rises In Air Tank Explosion At Mountain Site
Atlanta officials probe a blast at a mountain work site that killed seven men and injured eight others. Foreman C Davis and two coworkers were among the dead, with a crowd of workers leaving a shack as the tank failed to vent releasing a roaring blast that leveled nearby structures. Three wounded are not expected to recover as investigators examine a faulty safety valve and malfunctioning equipment.
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Atlanta
Maret UJ
C. Davis Foreman
C. S. Cowan
Ohn
Good Sends Check to Pay Expenses of Coe Band to Capital
James W. Good, former congressman, to become secretary of war by Hoover, donated $1,000 to Coe College to fund the band’s trip to the inaugural. The 75 piece group prepares for a public concert tonight to raise the remaining funds.
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Good
Coe Band
Choak Kanids
Ataren
James W. Good
Tow
Herbert Hoover
Coe
Tomorow
Romaine
Funeral for Snyder to be held Saturday at Elm Grove
A funeral service for Snyder will be held Saturday afternoon at the funeral parlors. The Rev. A A Wing of the Baptist church will officiate. Burial is in Elm Grove cemetery. The deceased died Wednesday after an announcement today.
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A.A
Baptist Church
Elm Grove
Congress Sets Stage For Supreme Prohibition Enforcement
Centerville reports a dramatic rush to move a suspect. a coroner’s event follows as Damyanetch is escorted and hidden from crowds. In Washington, March 1, a hard fight over a prohibition enforcement appropriation ends with a tentative agreement. The House supports 2.7 million while Senate sought 24 million, aiming to boost federal enforcement and border patrol.
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Congress
Way Down East Benefit Play Clears About 360
Hal Reister reports the Way Down East committee earned roughly 360 from the Grahat and Thursday lights performance. Total receipts reached 720 after combining first night and second show earnings. Proceeds fund new band uniforms costing about 700 as the Washington band, led by Humble, plans a strong spring and summer season.
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Hal Reister
Red Cross to Hold Annual Meet Monday
The American Red Cross chapter announces its annual meeting for next Monday evening in the YMCA community room. Reports for the year will be read and vessel updates urged for all members to attend and participate in the organization’s work.
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Red Cross
Anmington County
Amerian Red Cross
Marshal Foch Improves, Doctors Report Health Easier
Marshal Ferdinand Foch shows further improvement today per doctors bulletin. Temperature down to 98.78 F and pulse at 84 as pulmonary congestion lessened. He is now able to take nourishment and is resting quietly under care of physicians.
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Marshal Ferinand Foch
Bankers Report Light First of March Transfer Rush
Banks and attorneys say the first of March transfers were lighter this year with most farmers prepared to meet obligations. Many notes and mortgages were paid or released early, easing the end of the season amid a generally healthy financial outlook.
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Kalona
Loosa
Fred Franklin
Ainsworth
Ames
Bod. Richards
Eldon
SOCIM
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Ashington
Demons
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Batavia
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Birmingham
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Fort Madison
Col. C. J. Wilson
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Japanese
Ury
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Ottumwa
Centreville
Busin Wilea
Palla Tee Aurney
Karthenbargh Walt
Damyancich
Gaughanbaugh
Taallest
Damvaneten
Ganghonhangh
Alia
Ottumwand
Nyandeh
Damyaneieh
Rice
Damyanetch
Ganghenbaugh
Oltumwa Umuit
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