Senate votes to retain debenture three amid gang violence
Fragmented Chicago crime scene details follow a deadly flare of 1929 gang warfare. Moran rivals suffer, with three dead found in a Cadillac near the Illinois border. Officials tie the killings to vengeance for the Moran massacre as Capone era rivals seek revival. The bloodshed marks a new phase in Torrin Moran and Riellly campaigns to reclaim control of vice operations.
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Chisago
May
Chicago
Torlay
Bugs Moran
John Scalisi
Albert Ansel
Joe Perardi
Vegeance
Iowa Physicians Hold Convention
Iowa physicians and surgeons gathered for the seventy eighth annual convention opening this morning with technical discussions. The event runs through Friday with officer elections on the schedule. Dr. Thomas McManus of Waterloo will deliver the keynote tomorrow evening followed by Dr. HL Falot of the University of Michigan.
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Iowa
Thomas McManus
Waterloo
HL ‘Alot
Varger University of Michigan
Belting Resigns From University Position
Belting resigns from his university job amid continued speculation about his future with the institution. Officials say a formal retirement or reassignment is under consideration as the campus community reacts to the development.
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Belting
High School Seniors to Witness Play Here
More than a hundred county seniors have accepted invitations to view the junior college production Betty's Last Bet at the high school tomorrow evening and Friday. Washington High School seniors received a special invitation, with many expected to attend Thursday and Friday evenings. Reports note morning senior classes from nearby towns like Brieworth and Winfield will join the audience.
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Betty
Washington High School
Brieworth
Winfield
Ce Ter
Four in Family Die in Fire at Country Home
In Fulton county near Ogden Indiana a farm home burned killing Lloyd Flipcraft 36 and his three children Mabel Mildred Mary four. Mrs Flipcraft suffered serious burns and the parents tried to rescue the children from the second floor after an eight year old alerted them. Authorities say a lantern left by the children upstairs likely started the blaze.
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Logansport
Ind
Lloyd Fliperaft
Mabel
Mildred Mary
Ogden
Fulton County
Flipcraft
Blasom
Fliperatt
Washington Council Accepts Sewage Plant
The Washington City Council formally accepted the new sewage disposal plant located southwest of town after inspections by council members and sanitary engineer H.R. Green of Cedar Rapids. The plant has been in operation about two weeks with tests confirming normal functioning. city officials expect to levy assessments on benefiting properties to cover its $158,000 cost. Mayor Tobn W. Applegate announced daily supervision will be provided by Perry, the plant manager, overseeing watch and maintenance.
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Washington Council
Counc Imen
H.R. Green
Cedar Rapids
Tobn W. Applegate
Applegate
Perry
Joran
SONS OF CIVIL WAR VETERANS TO MEET TONIGHT
The meeting for the institution of a Sons of Veterans of the Civil War camp will be held this evening at 8 o clock in the Maussian Hall. Eligible members are urged to attend and be charter members. Ray B Gibford department officer will institute the camp. An invitation is extended to G A R members and their wives, Woman's Relief Corps and D A R members and sons.
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Sons of
Mousenal
Ray B. Gibford
Hvre
A.V
United
Sta
Edna Flynn
Hom McCleery
Frank Goble
Clara Parkinson
J.C. Boies
Tennyson
Boice
Better Washington Club Meeting Promised Thursday Night
President J W Eastin announces a Better Washington Club gathering Thursday at 7 20 pm at the sty. Important business and officer elections will be conducted. Seats are reserved at Phillips Hebner for 50 and 25 cent tickets, with the best seats near the main floor. The junior college cast has prepared entertaining performance.
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J. W. Eastin
The
Better Washington Club
Phillips & Hebner
Ieony
New Zealand Quake Causes Widespread Alarm Across Islands
An earthquake rocked the North and South Islands, felt from Palmerston to Napier and inland towns including Huntersville Fielding and Marton. Reports describe shifting ground and severe damage in interior communities, with residents startled by the tremor and aftershocks.
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Auckland
New Zealand
van Palmerston
Napier
Huntersville
Fielding
Marton
Columbus Junction Man Hurt On Road
A Columbus Junction man was seriously injured in a road accident near the new bridge over Monkey Creek in the west part. He was taken to Hershey Hospital by a passing derrick crew. condition listed as serious by Dr. Ad Oliver.
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Columbus Junction
Mays Wilt
Columbus
Dunetion
Monkey
Hershey Hospital
Auncetine
Ad. Oliver
Atending Plain
Dry weather aids farmers across Des Moines area
Weather reports from May describe a two week lag in field work due to cool, frosty nights. Charles D. Reed notes drought impact on oats, corn, and soybeans plans with some reseeding, early seeds rotted, and potato and tomato crops damaged by cold. Fruit trees mostly weathered the cold.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Aflse
Mahaska
Postpone Dinner to Glaser Golf Tourney
Members of the country club tournament committee said the dinner after the present golf tournament will not be held Friday evening as planned. It will be rescheduled for some date next week. Many matches remain unplayed and those who have played are urged to score cards.
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Country Club
Bidwell Performs Organ Recital at Washington Methodist
Marshall Bidwell, organist at Coe College and First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids, will give an organ recital at Washington Methodist Church Thursday at 8 15 PM as part of annual Music Week observance. Admission to all programs is free and an offering will be received.
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Mashall Bidwell
Coe College
First Presbyte Church
Cedar Rapids
Washington Methodist Church
Lyn Hamilton
Presbyterian
Washington
Presbyterian Church
A. Ann Caro T
United Person
H. N. Schuser
Edith Boileau
Elsie Bratten
de Masson
Dorothy Detthof
Carolyn Hamilton
Mae Wehr
Helen Harvey
Henry Shields
St. James Sisters
United Presbyn
Washingon High School
Donat Steele
David Fulton
Thora Warner
Esther Elgar
Clifford Reinert
Father McCreedy
Former Keota Man Dies at Soo Rapids
Philip Messer Schmitt, formerly of Keota, died in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and his body was brought home for burial. Services were held at F. F. Marsh parlors with Rev. W. O. Harper officiating. He had lived in Harper and Keota and operated a meat market years ago. burial followed in Keota cemetery. Surviving relatives include his wife and mother, several children, and siblings in Sioux Rapids, Fort Collins Colorado, Holen Kansas, and Renville Minnesota.
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Keota
Philip Messer Schmitt
Sioux Rapids
Ac Ind
Bitter tariff bill battle roils house on May day
In Washington a bitter fight over the administration tariff bill stirred Congress. Republicans hail it as a great farm aid while Democrats call it a bank bill failing farmers. The bill would add levies on poultry meats butter eggs fish corn rice and many vegetables. A new tariff commission would be created and the President could appoint party men with Senate confirmation. Representatives cite both protection for farmers and political contention as debate continues.
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Washington
House
Senate
Dawe
United States
Tariff Commission
Hoover
Senior Play Cast Announced At School
The high school announced the cast for the senior class play to be staged May 23 and 24. Roles include Prince of Wales and George II figures, with students listed for each part in period costumes. A large audience is anticipated and Rex McCleery notes the production’s high quality and expense of costumes.
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Ricard McCleery
Clase
Hannay Hata Ie
Prince of Wales
George, II of England
Charles Long Edward
Daker of
York
Gilbert Vton
Charles, Duke of ¢ ‘Isher
Lord Bute
James’ Davidson
Thomas Lightfoot
Noles
American Aviator Breaks Altitude Record in 40,000 Feet Flight
Lieutenant Apollo Soucey of An Costia Naval Air Station reportedly ascended to 40,000 feet, with claims of a new world altitude record. The Apache plane used in the attempt previously held the 41,?8 foot mark, and a tumbling landing followed the ascent.
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Washington
Apollo Soucey
Ancostia Naval Air Station
Champis
Daughters Honor Veterans With Memorial Service
The Daughters of the Union Veterans held a moving memorial for fallen Union soldiers including No M. Long and Clara Parkinson. The service featured prayers, readings, and heartfelt remarks from members and guests, emphasizing memory and national service over sorrow.
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No M. Long
Lo G. Myers
D. J. Pa Mor
W. N. Soward
Jos. Reiger
Clara Kate Parkinson
Army of the Republicies
Will Dupmis
Thought for Today edict on communication grows by mdant Milton
A compact aphorism quotes Milton on communication growth, urging clearer, broader sharing of ideas. The line presents a reflective, period-voice mood typical of daily thought items.
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Milton
Proposal to Strike Plan Thwarted in Senate
Washington May 8 The Hoover administration amendment to strike the debenture plan from the turn relief bill failed in the Senate 44 to 47. After a roll call the body went into executive session delaying a final vote on the bill until tomorrow or later. A Republican and Democrat bloc voted down the Watson proposal with 44 Republicans and 2 Democrats for the amendment and 13 Republicans and 34 Democrats against.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Watson
Tara Bloc
District Legion Meet Hopes To Host In Washington
Dr J W Laird Mt Pleasant vice commander urged Leon Beatty post to host a district convention in Washington tentatively in June inviting nearby posts and possibly an overall drum corps. Memorial day plans and funeral honor rules discussed as Maurice Peterson funeral held Elm Grove. two accidents reported Alfred Tiernan 17 and George Dunt 7 killed or injured in unrelated incidents. Legions minstrel show and a Crawfordsville quilt giveaway announced.
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J. W. Laird
Mt. Pleasant
American Legion
Leon Beatty
Legion
Washington
Post
Fonda
Laird
General Committee
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