Lindbergh Baby Kidnaping Links Reach Detroit and Beyond
An 18 day mystery expands to Ohio Denver Detroit and Germany as investigators chase tips. Suspected Detroit purple gang member in Sandusky Ohio and a Denver gang are being checked while a City of Baltimore liner report and a Stewards sighting are evaluated. Spitale and Bitz head to Michigan after liquor case acquittal as leads unfold. A Kentucky tip cites a New Jersey car with a curly haired baby near Jackson.
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New York
Lindbergh
Ohio
Denver
Detroit
Germany
Detroit ‘Purple Gang
Sandusky
Chibé
Colorado
Baltimore
Hamburg
Purple
Salvatore Spitale
Irving Bitz
Michigan
Spitale
Bitz
Charles A. Lindbergh
Kentucky
Funeral of Miss Alice Wilson
Funeral services for Miss Alice Wilson will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the family home 716 South Iowa avenue The services are led by Dr F C Witzigman and interment will follow in Woodlawn cemetery The deceased born December 14 1854 spent her life in the family house and is survived by sister Mrs Martha Mount and brother John M Wilson
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Alice Wilson
South
Iowa Avenue
F. C. Witzigman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodlawn
Jonathan
Alice Marshall Wilson
Martha Mount
John M. Wilson
Miss Wilson
Washington Democrats Rally Behind Tax Boost Bill
Democratic leaders and Hoover administration allies pressed for swift passage of a 1.096 billion dollar tax increase in the house. Jouett Shouse urged Democrats to defend the nation’s credit, while Treasury Secretary Mills backed the plan and administration figures campaigned for votes.
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Washington
Democratic Party
House
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Ogden Mills
Miss Washington: Local Contest Promises European Trip
The Journal partners with 40 merchants to elect the community's most popular young lady aged 18 to 30. The winner earns a month long, all expenses paid European cruise visiting Canada, Ireland, England, Belgium, Holland and France aboard a Canadian Pacific liner with a travel-conductor, hotels, and excursions planned.
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Europe
Journal
Washington
Pullman
Chicago
Detroit
Montreal
Miss Washington
Canada
Ireland
England
Belgium
Holland
France
European Representativ
Travel Guild
Dublin
Pivere
London
Paris
Von Hindenburg Wins German Election Defeats Hitler
Berlin March 14. Monarchism deemed dead as Paul von Hindenburg wins a landslide victory over Adolf Hitler. The German people interpret the verdict as a setback for fascism and a reinforcement of republican government.
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Berlin
INS
Germany
von Hindenburg
Paul von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
Unmasked Bandits Hold Up Oskaloosa Depot
In Oskaloosa on March 14 two unmasked bandits held up the interstate transit lines depot. They robbed the office safe and Hackley, taking about $500. Hackley was found dazed by a bus driver after the robbery.
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Oskaloosa
INS
D. Hackley
Tit
Hackley
Prohibition Forces Defeat Motion to Consider Home Rule
In Washington on March 14 the Prohibition bloc held control as they defeated a motion to consider the Beck Linthicum home rule plan to submit repeal of the 18th Amendment to the states. The vote stood 227 against, 187 for, with 414 of 433 members present. Vacancies and absentees influenced expectations as dry leadership maintained discipline.
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Washington
INS
Prohibition
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Mayor Applegate’s home damaged in morning fire
Fire swept through Mayor John W. Applegate’s residence Sunday about 9 30 injuring the roof attic and upper floors. Insurance coverage estimated 3400 on the house 1500 on contents. Neighbors and firefighters removed furnishings while mayor planned to shelter at the Claire Kent home temporarily. A second fire at the Little Custer warehouse caused little damage with coal piles igniting briefly.
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John W. Applegate
Claire Kent
Little & Custer
Clyde Little
Bruns Seed House
Sidelights on Iowa State Junior College Tournament
A detailed recap of the Washington team’s final game at the Iowa State Junior College Basketball Tournament. Henry Little lifts Cres ton with a headfirst dive and a made free throw as Coach Scott hails Creston as the best team in the state. Reports describe strong play from Ernie Marshall, Ken Cline, and Bill Kerns while noting the Washington band and a lively Chariton crowd.
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Washington
Henry Little
Creston
Henry
Milburn McKay
Tournament Honor Roll Highlighted Guards
A tournament honor roll lists players Gnnaard and others in guard roles, highlighting standout performances by guards and centers across the event.
Final Tilt in Meet at Chariton Secures State Title
Washington junior college won the state basketball championship at Chariton for the second straight year, defeating Cres ton 56 to 26 in the final. They had beaten Fort Dodge 47-28 in the semi finals and Albia 39-31 to reach the final. The Cardinals finished 25-1 with 1,219 points scored to 668 by opponents. Four Washington players made the all star team: Ahrens Kiesey Wells and Little.
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Washington Junior College
George Freshwaters
Chariton
Creston
Bud McKinstry
Fort Dodge
Freshwaters
Washington
Ahrens
Kiesey
Wells
Little
Washington Wins Final to Claim Junior College Title
Washington high school gym, March 14, defeated Creston junior college 56 to 26 in a fast paced final. Ahrens and Kiesey starred for Washington, with strong defense and quick passing breaking Creston’s February record. Creston’s Nelson Olsen and Hayes led their team, but Washington pulled away after a 17 to 11 halftime edge.
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Chariton
Ahrens
George Kreshwaters
Creston
Kiesey
Washington
Little
Nelson
Olsen
Hayes
Haber
Cline
Creston Five
Olson
Wells
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