Four Kidnappers Face Death Penalty in Peoria Case
Report from Peoria states the state will seek the death penalty for all four members of the gang blamed for the kidnap and ransom plot. The targets include Earl Yocum, a Galva banker, with two fugitives still at large as investigators pursue the amateur bandit group. The case centers on a stockyard district incident and the city sits under a nationwide alert.
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Earl
Yocum
Millonaire Galva
Peoria
Donahey Replies A Statement on Washington County Roads
A long reply by R. B. Brown B N Jessen and the Republican County Central Committee defends public spending in Washington County Iowa. It challenges Tam Brown and Jessen, cites road plans for Washington and Wayland, costs and expenditures, and asserts fiscal prudence and legal process while urging taxpayers to judge who tells the truth. The letter references Blankenhorn and Donahhey and notes salary and fund figures for 1928 and 1929.
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Roe. Brown
B. N. Jessen
Republican Contral Committee
Blankenhorn
Evening Journal
Tam
Brown
Mr. Jessen
Washington and Wayland
Board of Supervisors
Sieh
Wayland
Washington
Democrat Independent
Donahey
Mr. Brown
R. B. Brown
Republican County Central Committee
Washington County
Campaign Remarks On County Salaries and Oversight
A county official argues that recent salary cuts in two offices, the Clerk and the Auditor, cannot account for broader pay increases elsewhere. He cites 1929 changes, total county costs, and road work efforts to claim a need for competent staff and efficient administration. He notes compensation patterns and seeks support for proposed fiscal adjustments amid ongoing scrutiny.
Jessen Attempted Rescue Leads to Collision Near Rochester
In Rochester New York, B N Jessen tried to save a person from under his car but swerved and allegedly caused two other vehicles to collide. Ida M Garrison, occupant of one car, is the complainant in the case. Also noted is the 61st wedding anniversary of Mrs Albert Moore formerly of Sand Lake near Albany, who is a second cousin of President Zachary Taylor.
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Albright
Ida M. Garrison
Rochester
Albert, M. Moore
Sand Lake
Albany
Moore
Zachary Taylo
United States
Rural school improvement noted in Washington County
Know Your Rural Schools highlights county wide progress under supervisor Mrs. Winnie Palmer. Township leaders oversee teachers, with many schools gaining new buildings, experienced staff, and cooperative boards, while praising Palmer and Clara Faulkner for advancing modern, enthusiastic teaching across 28 schools.
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Wianie Palmer
Jaurel
Weera
River Tame Creek
Ois
Fara Henry Era Longwell
Esther Roth
Cedar
Thelda Freel
Jackson
Della Downe
Highland
Oris Endicott
Oregon
Lois Holland
Washington
Edna Witttig
Franklin
Isabel Comos
Dutch Creek
Winnie B
Town Township
Ame «Ehool
Sae
Sis
Tve
St Monday
Lime Creek
Washington County
Winnie Palmer
Clara Faulkner
Red Brick Community Notes from October Visit and Movin
Mr and Mrs Elmer Rephart visited with their son Homer Rephart and family on Wednesday Wilma Elis could not attend Charles Wilson and Frank Bruty assisted Mr Babb in husking corn after a wall mishap required a doctor to dress his foot. Mr and Mrs Est Rouse helped move at Frank Rouse’s home. Sam Sigafoose shopped in town while Grandpa and Grandma Walker of West Chester visited last Thursday.
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Elmer Rephart
Thier
Homer Rephart
Fati
Wilma
Elis
Charles Wilson
Frank Bruty
Babb
Est Rouse
Frank Rouse
Sam Sigafoose
Grandpa
Grandma Walker
West Chester
Kopp Backed for Reelection by Friends of Agriculture
The district’s Congressman Win Kopp, honored by Friends of Agriculture, is praised for long tenure and strong effort in Congress. He is lauded for aiding disabled veterans, diligent service to constituents, and steady work on the floor and committees, with broad support for reelection.
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First
Iowa
Congress
W. F. Kopp
Keokak Gate City
Constitution-Democrat
Kopp
W. Fedopp
Firot Lowa
Hairheid Ledger
Han. Win. Kopp
Tuis
Friends of Agrculture
Ois
Orom
Puriinga Masanges
House of Representatives
Champ Clarks Oy
Broa
Nan Kop
Washington
Henry County Voters Endorse Kopp for Congress
The piece praises Kopp as a longtime Henry County political figure, noting his first nomination in 1923 and repeated renominations. It highlights his humble origins in a farm home, education, law practice, and rising influence in Congress. It urges strong local support and a generous endorsement in the upcoming vote.
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Prem Tie
Svensy
Kopp
Tinselty
Congress
Saain
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Heary Caty
Horn
Mr. Pleasant
East
Kopp Wi Qorid Nis
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Isors Brown
Jessen
Ton County
City of
Court House
Washington-Wayland County
Decraase Ieast
Tnerease Deere
General County
Road & Bird
Wasington
St Ust County Bridge
Wity Hospital
Polmniey
Pete
Washington City
Dona Addition
Drew
Marguerite Herine
Politica Advertising
Kathryn Berdo Null
Board + Supervisors
R. C. Ferguson
National Tribune
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the Friends OF Agriculture
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