Capone Testifies Before Federal Grand Jury in March Hearing
Al Capone returns from Florida to face a federal grand jury in Chicago to testify on gang activities. He arrives with two attorneys, is questioned about Chicago’s demoralization, and awaits proceedings while reporters photograph the scene. The district attorney’s office guards the hall as Capone speaks little and declines comment.
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GWE
GANG
AL Capone
Mons
Florida
United States District Attorney's Office
Ide
Districttorney
Ben Epstein
William Walsh
Grand Jury
Chicago
Puburh
Heer
Cicero
Anderson
Alphonse
Joseph Doria
Doria
Federal Grand Jury
Seniors Defeat Youngsters In Hot High School Game
A crowded gym watched the Washington high school seniors edge the youngsters 30 to 27 in a fast mixed scrimmage. Fisher and Ahrens led the seniors with strong scoring and defense while Rice experiments with lineup changes ahead of next season.
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Hoddy Rice
Washington High School
Rice
Cireles Fisher
Fish Packer
Kerf
Pasate Wall Seniers
Jed
V. Stors
Sey
Orward
McAvoy
Secre
F’sher
Tucker
Ahrens
Yoach Rice
George Freshwaters
Washington Schools Extend Ten Day Spring Vacation
Washington Public schools closed for annual spring vacation for ten days. Schools will reopen Monday April 1. Most teachers attend the Southeastern Iowa district teacher convention in session tomorrow and Friday at Oskaloosa.
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Washington Public
Sccools
Washington
Southeastern
Iowa
Eation
Oskaloosa
Vienna Court Bans All Dominated Medical Advertising
A Vienna court ruled that Austrian physicians may not engage in any form of dominated advertising. The decision, issued by the geme court, restricts physicians from aggressive self promotion and promotional campaigns across media and public channels.
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Vienna
Geme
heated exchange over senate bill from council bluffs and dubuque
In Des Moines senators from Council Bluffs and Dubuque clashed over a senate bill that Dubuque sponsored to ease paving costs. Senator Baird from Dubuque argued against it citing property impact while another des moines member pressed for the measure. The debate grew tense as questions of relative sizes and interests between the two cities surfaced before the session ended.
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Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Senate
Des Moines
Baird
Tell Bluffs
Dubuqie
Bridges on 161 To Cost 76623 Dollars
Contracts awarded for work on Route 161 across county roads total 76623 dollars. Chris Jensen Thompson company to build four culverts and one bridge for 24600. Amos Mel mire Cedar Rapids to build two bridges for 25113. Tow fridge Company Des Moines to build three bridges for 26920. Largest project awarded by Medway board yesterday.
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St Me
Ouney
Highsinington
Crawfordsile
Ainsworth
Riversid
Uree
Chris Jensen
Thompson
Amos Melmire
Cedar Rapids
Tow Fridge Company
Des Moines
Medway Board
Wednesday's Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings note five best features aired Wednesday across WEAF WARC and WJZ NBC networks. Vignettes include rapid transit life segments with Bourdon's orchestra and a recording artists program.
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United Press
WEAF
NBC
Runo Rupee and Orchestra
Revellers Quartet
WJZ
Bourdon
WARC
Washington sees population rise as homes stay empty
Mayor John W. Applegate notes Washington’s unoccupied housing amid hopes of a real boom this year. He cites few empty houses, with at least 12 vacant in town, many suitable yet not rented. Phone growth and public works progress support an urban expansion outlook this spring.
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John W. Applegate
Soves
Washinton
Mayer Anpiegats
Pelsons
Washington
Gate
Washington Telephone Company
Records Company
Iward
Applegate
Fere
Ewage
Montcomers
Gasoline tax added to bill in Iowa House debate
The Heisman Holtis measure on secondary roads was returned to the Iowa House with amendments raising the gasoline tax by one cent and reinserting the poll tax after a 1 to 44 vote. Senate concurrence in amendments sought. earlier passage deleted poll tax and refused a gas tax. West Haven bird treatment story follows.
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Dps Moines
Mareh
House of Representatives
House
Senate
New Operator Comes House members act night held the first evening meeting
The new session opened with a night meeting and fourteen measures advanced, mostly legalizing acts. Willy received favorable committee action yesterday, including a $5000 annual salary for elective state officers and the Lange warehouse appropriation of 1.2 million dollars. Agricultural warehouses at Burlington and Dubuque were also affected, with Senate action on the appropriation completed today. The bill is expected to appear on the Senate calendar Friday or Saturday, with most of next week likely spent on it.
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House
Burlington and
Dubuque
Senate
Grand Jury Impaneled for Mare District Court Term
This morning the Mare district court term grand jury was impaneled under Judge Hamilton, with W. J. Boyd as foreman. W. J. Rovd of Ainsworth and others including LW. Durst Wellman WOL Crozier Washington Joseph Mast Noble Ernest Feleke Karl Huber Washington Mo Pearson Ainsworth named as members. Heinz Mow clerk and John Reiley bailiff. A naturalization hearing followed, admitting Mrs Lily Allen of Washington as a new American citizen. she was born in Merthyr Tydfil South Wales and arrived June 10 1911 aboard the Mauretania.
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Hamilton
W. J. Rovd
Ainsworth
LW. Durst
Wellman
Wol Crozier
Washington
Joseph Mast
Noble
Ernest Feleke
Karl Huber
Mo Pearson
Heinz Mow
John Reiley
Ten O'Elony
Lily Allen
Allen
Merthyr
Tynwil
South Wales
Mauretania
William Jame
Sam. Donahey
Local junior college inspection by university officials
Dr A J Kirby and Dr Reid from state colleges visited Washington junior college to review classes equipment and progress with Dean Harland Mead. They praised the college noting better prospects than expected and complimenting staff for achievements in two short years. The inspectors toured facilities and plan further visits this week.
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A. J. Kirby
University of Lews
Reid
Jean
Town State Teachers' College
Washington
Harland Mead
Tver
Marshal Foch Dies at 77 as Allied Armies’ Commander
Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander of all allied armies in World War I, died at his home at 77 after a long illness. General Pershing paid tribute, noting Foch’s leadership from Ypres through the armistice, and his decisive role in dictating terms at Compiegne.
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General Pershing
Paris
Maren
Ferdinandommander
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Horn
Fon
Goa
Tarbes
Met
Lorraine
Tourraine
Germany
Poch
Preneh
Rauid
Thase
Strates
Rede de Guen
Foch
Ypres
Tealy
France
Pleni Jrontentiaries
Compiegne Forest
Tribute by Persh on World War I Hero John Marshal Poet
Paris delays tribute note recalling Marshal Poet John Americ, who fought beside Persh in the great war. The message extends sympathy to his family and to the nation, marking a somber visit and lasting memory of courage.
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Paris
Maren Eral
John
Iy Amined
Ahl Americ
America
Boys Entertained by Y's Men's Club
Last night the Y's Men's Club hosted a dinner and meeting for boys and visiting guests. A marble tournament sparked interest while Hoy Scouts, led by Senior Patrol Leader B Thomas, performed demonstrations. Members announced travels to Ottumwa next Tuesday for a joint meeting and reported on the district conference plans for May.
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Ted Brown
B Thomas
Ottumwa
Cedar River at Te Junction Rising Amid Flood Concerns
The Cedar River at Te Junction shows rising levels with Tuesday’s early morning reading reporting increased flow since Monday. Primary Road 76 and nearby Route 2 remain wet and blocked in spots, complicating travel as officials monitor river status.
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Cedar River
TE Junction
Maron
Lowa
Brattic
Glee Clubs to Sing Next We e at Fairfield March 29
District programs outline Fairfield events with Washington contestants expected to perform. The high school teams compete in Class B division with girls trio and boys quartet Friday. O rphan soloist and tenor soloist perform Friday afternoon and cornet soloist Friday evening. Washington girls face West Liberty or Williamsburg in a preliminary at Fairfield. winner meets Washington on program. Rehearsals planned during ten day vacation to prep for district contest.
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Fairfield
Washington
Groe Emba Ug
Burlington
Stanwood
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