Burns accuses government of tampering with jury in Fall Sinclair case
Washington reports William J. Burns testified before a grand jury about his agents shadowing jurors in the Fall Sinclair trial and alleged government tampering. The inquiry also highlighted Douglas Catchim’s guarded return, panel investigators, and bonds for Mason Day and Sinclair.
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Washington
William J. Burns
Grand Jury
Glascock
Sinclair
Espionere
William 4. Burns
Douglas Catchim
Burns
U.S
United States
Washingston
Erand
Sheldon Clark
Harry FB
Mason Day
Burns Sleuths
Frederick L. Siddons
Albert B. Fall
Teapot Home Aval Oil Reserve
Wilsons Visit Relatives in Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs J M Wilson along with Raymond and Ralph Wilson and Miss Jennietta Wilson of Columbus Junction visited relatives in town Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilson
Raymond and
Ralph Wilson
Jiennietta Wilson
Columbus Junction
Congressman Rainey Demands Probe Into Estate Tax Lobby
Washington November 7 Theop Rainey Democrat announces he will seek a investigation by the House Ways and Means Committee into funding of the federal estate tax lobby. He questions Governor Fred W Green Michigan about paying his travel costs to oppose the estate tax, saying many witnesses will be scrutinized. Governors and other officials gathered in Washington to press their case before the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theop. Rainey
Rainey
Fred W. Green
Michigan
Green
Ways and Means Committee
Court sentences two auto thieves in Ottumwa case
Clifford George and Edward Stanley pleaded guilty to stealing Milburn McKay's Chevrolet from Washington high school area. Stanley, 18, is to serve up to ten years at Anamosa penitentiary. George, 16, is committed to Eldora state training school for boys. Denison to take Stanley to Anamosa, younger boy to Eldora tomorrow.
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Clifford George
Edward Stanley
Ottumwa
Milburn McKay
Washington High School
C. A. Dewey
Stanley
Anamosa
George
Eldora
C. M. Denison
Mexican Revolt Fades After Executions and Funerals
Mexico City notes the revolt largely over after generals Arnulfo Gomez and Francisco Gomez Vizcarra are executed and buried. Soldiers also kill General Adalberto Palacios, Colonel Salvador Costanos, and Major Francisco Meza Perez after a court martial.
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Mexico City
Arnulfo Gomez
Alessio Robles
Gomez
Col
Francisco Gomez Vizcarra
Col. Vizcarra
Calles
War Department
Adalberto Palacios
Salvator Costanos
Francisco Meza Perez
J. G. Escobar
Thief Gets Away Loot Left Behind in Washington Burglary Night
Thieves struck in Washington on Saturday night with at least three thefts reported. A Ford car belonging to George Speidel and furs from Rothschild store were recovered. Charles Barrett lost five suits from John Davidson home. Police chased a suspect near West Jefferson Street. a shot was fired but no injuries. The Rothschild furs valued at about 700 dollars, including a 500 dollar fur coat, were recovered. Two burglars suspected as two separate crimes. Paul Lumber company office also entered with no valuable loss.
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Washington
George Speidel
Wayland
Rothschilds
Deagherty
Rothschild
Ralph Dougherty
Iowa Avenue
Dougherty
Gillespie Garage
Jefferson Street
Mr. Douherty
Mr. Dougherty
Ralph
South Avenue
Heloncine
Speidel
Barclay
Fidon
Ottumwa
Barret Ts
John Davison
South Second Avenue
Charles Barrett
Homecoming at Ainsworth Methodist Church draws crowd
Ainsworth Nov 7 nine hundred thirty six attend homecoming service at the Ainsworth Methodist Church with letters from former residents, a record dining room turnout, and a 2 PM program. Former pastors and 65 year members recalled church history from 1859 onward.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
California
Indiana
A. W. MeClain
McBlain
P. M. Conhant
Winfield
Ohio
T. A. Stephens
Thankoffering Services Held by United Presbyterian Societies
The annual thankoffering service of the missionary societies of the United Presbyterian church was held Sunday morning with Rev. Willard Wylie delivering a sermon on Christian happiness. The offering totaled $369.53, with potential late contributions expected.
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Missionary Societies of the United Presbyterian Church
Willard Wylie
Admiral Magruder Placed On Awaiting Orders
Admiral Thomas P. Magruder, who accused the Navy of extravagance and inefficiency, was stripped of official duties and put on awaiting orders after a conference with Secretary Wilbur. The move aims to let him propose fixes while retaining pay and an office, with possible further action depending on his progress.
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Washington
Thomas PV. Magruder
Navy
Navy Department
Philadephia Naval Yard
Snow and Cold Retard Relief Work in Flood Swept New England
Flood lashed Vermont towns Montpelier Barre Waterbury North Buxbury and Moretown with dozens dead and many missing. Snow and cold hinder relief as guards patrol Barre looters and water supplies slowly recover while Red Cross reports deaths and displaced residents endure ruined homes and submerged infrastructure.
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New England
Montpelier
Barre
Washington Home for the Aged Seeks Endowment Gifts
Trustees of the incorporated Washington home for the aged appeal for substantial gifts to secure the late Mrs. Susan Noah Smith's bequest for a home for the aged. The Clifton bequest requires the home be established within a year. responses soon. Trustees and Carlton C Wilson invite interested citizens to confer.
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Susannoah Smith
Clifton
Washington
Carlton C. Wilson
Change in Time for China Prayer Meetings
Announcement states a time change for China prayer services at the Presbyterian church. The men's meeting now begins at 12 20 with a half hour shift, led by Frank Save. The women's meeting is set for 2 30 and will last one hour, led by Mrs D Kilgore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Presbyterian Church
Frank Save
D. (. Kilgore
District Court to Open This Evening in Crinnell
The November term of district court will open with an evening session at seven o'clock instead of this morning. Judge D. W. Tramilton of Crin nell will preside, as he could not reach Washington before evening.
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District Court
Court House
D. W. Tramilton
Crinnell
Washington
Fourteen Injured in Osceola Wreck
Osceola Ta Nov 7 Fourteen people were injured when the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Colorado Limited derailed near Osceola. Eight cars left the rails and toppled into a ditch after a rail broke on a curve. Several victims were hospitalized with internal injuries, fractures, and severed arteries. Traffic continued on the remaining track as first aid was given.
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Osceola
Chicago Burlington and Quincy
Colorado Limited
Here
John Dehert
Chicago
W. Hackett
Stewart
Mary Bevan
James 1
East
Berkeley
Calif
G. BR. Edmund
Brenneman Wins Hulking Match Near Keota
Keota resident Henry Brenneman won the corn husking contest for Keokuk and Washington counties at George Platner farm with 20.1 net bushels after deductions. Leo Rettler, Elmer Aller, and Dick Stephens followed, with Brenneman set to compete in the Wallace Farmer Town contest at Gowrie on Armistice Day.
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Henry Brenneman
Keota
Keokuk
Washington
George Platner
Elmer Aller
Dick Stephens
Ainsworth
Brenneman
Rettler
Wallace Farmer
Gowrie
Webster County
Dwaine Hazen of Ainsworth Shops in Washington
Dwaine Hazen from Ainsworth was seen shopping in Washington this morning, drawing attention from onlookers and local reporters. Hazen reportedly visited several stores and interacted with shoppers during a routine civic day.
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Dwaine Hazen of
Ainsworth
Washington
Miss Myrtle Macon Returns to Wapelle School
Miss Myrtle Macon returns to her school work at Wapelle after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Macon and Mrs Fusselman. Mrs Joe Brady and daughter Mary Jane left for Harris Missouri after visiting here several days.
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Myrtle Macon
Wapelle
Mrs
Frank Macon
Joe Brady
Mary Jane
Harris, Mo
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N. Y
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Senate
Justice Department
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Sinclair Exploration Company
Sinclair Refining Company
General Gomez
Ralph Doughert
Charlies Barrett
John Davidson
Pauls Lumber Company
Ainsworth Methodists
C. W. Field
Maude Randall Trowbridge
Columbia, Mo
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Ruth Kurtz
Rothschild Burghary
Admiral Magruder
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Red Cross
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White River Junction
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Telephone Company
M. A. McAvoy
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Mrs. Smith
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Washington Home For the Aged
H. M. Eicher
W. R. Jeffrey
C. J . Wilson
Ab Anderson
H. F. Steck
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Fr. R. Sage
W. A. Cook
Alice Rownd
Anna Pawson
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