Gunman Shoots Priest in Chicago Parish on Good Friday
Gentino Minna opened fire on Rev. C A Ersenwick at the Holy Ghost German Catholic church in Chicago injuring him as bystanders fled. Minna, claiming his sons John 20 and Paul 17 were to be arraigned for robbing poor boxes, said the shooting aimed to derail their case. arraignment was postponed to April 5 due to Good Friday.
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Chicago
Mareh
C. A. Ersenwick
Father Ervenwick
Father Ersenwick
Martin Jones
West Madi Street
Gentino Minna
Holy Ghost
Minna
John
Paul
Cathie
St. Palls
St. Pan's
St. John
Peter's
Fruhwirth
Andy
Church of the Holy
Assistant Attorney General to Conduct Inquiry at Aurora
Indignant Aurora residents urging a fair probe into the dry raid killing of Mrs. Lillian De King led Kane county officials to remove State's Attorney George D. Carbury and appoint a special investigator. Charles W. Hadley of the Illinois Attorney General's office will head the inquiry and attend the inquest next Tuesday at City Hall. Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith, who fired the fatal shot, lies critically wounded. Gerald De King killed his mother and attacked his father, with doctors fearing possible amputation of Smith's leg. The inquest will be open to the public and other officers who aided the raiders may testify.
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Aurora
Lillian de King
Oscar Carlstrom
Kane County
Charles W. Hadley
Roy Smith
de King
Igin
Gerald de King
Smith
Conorer H. J. Wierke
Senator King Calls for Stock Market Price Probe
Senator King seeks an investigation into a sensational price shift this week on the stock exchange. He urges actions to prevent further declines and argues the federal reserve board’s stance harms brokers. Former Senator Owen of Oklahoma backs the view that American prosperity is threatened. Bank loans to brokers fell sharply the week ending yesterday as credit tightened.
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King
Stock Exchange
King’s
Owen
Oklahoma
Federal Reserve Board
Oans
Reserve
Credit Poth
Union Communion Service Tonight
A union communion service is planned for 7 30 tonight at the Methodist church with Pastor W W Bowers and several community pastors. The service aims to be brief and inclusive inviting all church members to feel at home and share in the Easter spirit.
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W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
The
Washington Church Co of
Inal Yoon
D. Chalmers Fulton
Nited
Fulton
Washington
Young Peoples Societies
Y. M.C
Norman Sage
J. H. Peet
Read Testament Through in One Day in Des Moines
Members of the First Friends began a marathon reading of the New Testament at 3 this morning as part of Food Friday observances hoping to finish before 3 this afternoon. A reader relieved the old order after about fifteen minutes.
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Des Moines
First Friend
Brooklyn Pastor to Deliver Iowa Commencement Sermon
The Rev. Join Howard Metisi of Holy Trinity Church Mt Brooklyn New York will give the baccalaureate sermon for the University of Iowa commencement on June 2. President Walter A. Jessup announced the selection as over 1000 degrees and certificates will be awarded on June 3. Mary Tucker returns home for spring vacation from Town City to visit her parents.
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Iowa City
Howard Metisi
the Holy Trinity Church
Mt Brooklyn
N. Y
University of Iowa
Walter A. Jessup
Mary Tucker
Town City
Mrs
John Tucker
Case Dismissed Today In Note Suit Against John Mayer
At 2 45 this afternoon the Washington Lo company suit against John Mayer for a 1600 note collapsed when the plaintiff dismissed the case without prejudice. The trial had begun earlier with a jury impaneled, witnesses examined, and jurors excused for instructions until next term. Judge Hamilton presided as a list of potential jurors for March was extended to fill vacancies. Grace Willits Oaks attended the Eastern Star banquet in Washington.
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Washington Lo Company
John Mayer
Thelow
John May
I. W. Livingston
P Tlf
Harry Strabala
G. A. Hess
Rose Matue Sui Francis Benda
A. Rt
Singleton Aske
Orde
Servier
Lewis Herring
Crawfordsville
R. L. Keyser
Washington
J. B. Clegs
Ainsworth
Kate Harvey
Wellman
Mrs. Chas
Casper
Edith Welte
Karon
Wwafooshington
Ethel Sitler
Laura Tutts
Keota
G. W. Oldaker
Clifford Sommers
Fred Fisher
Riverside
Casi
Wellma
Louis Dawn
Kneider
Joh
Mildred Lagerstrom
Faith Falls
Hugh Davis
Carl Bauer
Neta Bell
Elmer Morgan
Karona
Joseph Wolter
Lelia Steiner
Helen Fulton
H. C. Hollingsworth
Marie McConaughey
Ed Simmering
Grace Willits Oaks of
Wapello
Eastern Star
Mexican Federals Prepare Pursuit Of Rebel Forces
An entire division of federal troops readies to advance from Escalon toward Jimenez in pursuit of retreating rebels after a brief engagement. Dispatches say four rebels and two federals died. rebels mass for a decisive battle while government reports claim the federals aim to seize Jimenez.
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Mexico City
Mare
Escalon
Jimenez
Realon
Puttarco
Calles
Santa Jos
Costarla Castelo
Mazatlan
Jalmo Carrillo
P. F. Calles
Torre
Jiminez
Neral
Schoolmasters and Square Teams Win in Local Games
In Yo M GA Indoor Baseball at Teague the Schoolmasters defeated the Legion 28 to 3 and the Square s beat Troop G 6 to 0. The Watton factory and teachers have each won four and lost nine. Rotary and higher teams are tied for second and now contend for first place.
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Yo M. GA
Legion
Troop G
Watton Factory
Rotary
Ted
Washington High Girls Trio Wins District Music Contest
This morning the Washington highschool girls trio won first in the district music contest at Fairfield and will advance to the state contest at Town City in May. The trio includes Mary Louise Harwood Priscilla Morrison and Thora Warner. Fairfield won the boys contest with Washington finishing second. the Washington boys are Donald Steele Charles Long James Davidson and John Westphal. The day features Donald Steele in the tenor solo Esther McCreedy in the soprano, and Clifford Reinert in the cornet solo. Tomorrow Washington boys and glee clubs will compete.
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Washington
Fairfield
Town City
Mary Louise Harwood
Priscilla Morrison
Thora Warner
Donald Steele
Charles Long
James Davidson
John Westphal
Esther McCreedy
Clifford Reinert
Washington Boys
Five Best Features on the Radio in Friday Program
A December 1929 listing shows NBC and WEAF networks airing features at 7 to 9 PM. The lineup includes the Oldman Band, Walter Damroseh Orchestra, Rolfe's Orchestra, and a National Radio Forum with secretary Andrew W. Mellon.
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United Press
NBC
the Oldman Band Wear
NIC
Walter Damroseh
WEAF
Rolfe
WABC
CHS
Radio Forum
Andrew W. Mellon
WJZ
Congressman Michaelson Faces Prohibition Charge in Florida
Congress member M Alfred Michaelson of the seventh Timoty district faces federal indictment for violating prohibition laws. A capias for his arrest was sent to Chicago after he allegedly possessed liquor smuggled from Cuba. He and companions toured Cuba last September and re entered the United States at Key West.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mareh UA
M. Alfred Michaelson
Timoty
Capias
Spert
Chicago
Michaelson
United States
Cuba
Key West
Mich
Relson
Police Dog Attacks Three in East Des Moines
A suspected mad police dog in East Des Moines attacked three people this morning. Residents reported the German shepherd leapt at others, prompting police to fire shots. One man defended himself with a pine board before the dog fled toward nearby homes.
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Yes Moines
East Des Moines
Toy
Don
Jensen Fails to Break World Endurance Record
Martin Jensen, who flew eight minutes longer than any person, failed to surpass the world endurance record at Roost Field yesterday. He launched at 6:01 a.m. and landed at 5:24:55 p.m., enduring through a noisy motor and reporting several dysid incidents during the flight.
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New York
Martin Jensen
Roost Field
Royal
Yinas
Jensen
Hawaii
Pacific Coast
Jensons
Radio Corporation Merged With Phone and Telegraph Lines
New York March 29. International Telephone and Telegraph plans to take over U S and Harti cable company linking New York to France and West Indies. The merger unites Radio Corporation of America with U S and Harti and French cable systems creating American backed transatlantic and regional network. Immediate station at Thomas, Virgin Islands planned to expand United States Venezuela communications.
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New York
Th International Telephone and Telegrapy Company
Postal Graph Company
Commercial
All America Cables
Ns, Inc
Radio Corporation of America
Ant Maili
a_ connection
U. S
Harti Cable Company
French Table Company
West Indies
South America
United States
Virgin Islands
Amerclan
Thomas
Hamill Campaign Charges Trigger Iowa House Action
Des Moines Iowa March 29 The state campaign controversy surrounding Governor Hammill led to a substitute resolution filed in the Iowa House by the elections committee The new resolution alleges Hammill used state employes to aid his campaign accepted improper contributions from insurance firms and corporations and deployed state resources including a state owned automobile for campaign purposes The measure seeks an investigations by the elections committee and was brought after adjournment with ten of fourteen members voting to sustain the substitute The original charges accusing Hammill of directing state employees for campaign work and reporting gaps were the core points in the substitute filing
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Evermore Hammill
Allen
Rene Preamble
House of Representatives
Committee On Elections
the House
Elections Committee
Des Moines
Wate Price
Ottumwa
Ting
Towa
Joyes
John Hammill
Rammens
Lam
Insurance Companiegnd Corporation
Tem
John Hammil
Usking Authority
State Senate Approves 100000 Corn Borer War Fund
The Senate passed an appropriation of 100000 to fund direct corn borer eradication efforts in nine states including Town. It also moved thirteen other bills, mainly claims, and considered a raise for state officials. The measure on legislator penalties and a lieutenant governor salary boost were discussed ahead of potential Senate action.
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Senate
Fightin Tively
A. Morlington
Senate Claims Committee
Mayes
Enterville Man Injured In Car Collision
Centerville resident J P Agnessen suffered a severe cut on his right arm bruises and shock after his car collided with a Des Moines automobile driven by H Ruhmland He was taken to Des Moines General Hospital where his wound was dressed and he was discharged Ruhmland was not injured The article also notes a French company's monopoly in Venezuela expiring soon and possibly influencing the deal.
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Des Moines
J.P. Agnessen
Centerville
H. Ruhmland
Agnessen
Des Moines General Hospital
Ruhmland
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