Cote wont hang after last minute appeal in Illinois
Russell T. Scott, a former Canadian promoter awaiting execution for murder in Cook County, will not hang next Friday. The U S Supreme Court granted a last minute appeal, delaying the scheduled October 15 execution and sending the case back to Cook County for briefs and possible oral argument. Scott showed no emotion at the news.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Russell T. Scott
Cook County
Supreme Court
Stone
Chicago
Russell Scott
Scott
Detroit
Debates Between Porter and Brookhart Stall in Weather
The Des Moines Register reports that political debate plans between Claude R Porter and Brookhart stalled amid poor weather. Democratic state chairman Files states no joint debates with Brookhart will be arranged and urges Brookhart to debate Porter instead, arguing Porter is his actual opponent.
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Des Moines Register
Claude R. Porter
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
Lear
Coronel
Chaireman
Brookhart
Reed
Walseh
Porter
Douglas
Charles
Cromwell
Glow Unseen drama slated at Methodist church
Verne Jay Players present The Glow Unseen a four act religious drama at the Cedar Rapids Methodist church. Directors praise the production as high art with a large local cast and professional interpretation led by author Jay.
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Lewis A. Warren
Verne Jay Players
Methodist Church
Masons
Bloomington
Ill
Verne Jay
Jay
Ben
Chet Stilson
Buddy
Less Than Half of Intended Acreage of Wheat Planted
Iowa weather and crop bureau reports that probably less than half of the planned winter wheat acreage has been seeded due to wet weather. Some seeding occurred last week but mainly as sudding. Fields that were seeded grow well as sunny, dry conditions return.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau Today
Iowa Republican leaders to meet President on state issues
Des Moines delegate Charles A. Rawson, a Republican national committeeman, will confer with President Coolidge today on political and agricultural concerns in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Charles A. Rawson
Iowa
Coolidge
Debate Value and the Call for an Issue Driven Forum
The speaker argues that a joint debate between Eugene V. Belots and his opponent has value only if it centers on a clear issue. A debate without a defined problem is inconclusive, and candidates should drive the format to ensure an issue is addressed.
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Eugene V. Belots
Stephenson Denied Entry to Grand Jury in Indianapolis
David C. Stephenson, former Klan leader and Indiana political figure, appeared before the Marion county grand jury in Indianapolis for about an hour then returned to the jail. He traveled under guard from Michigan City penitentiary with seven guards and police to escort him through a jail tunnel to the county courthouse.
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Indianapolis
Ind
D. C
Michigan City Penitentiary
Stephenson
Courthense
Michigan City
David C. Stephenson
Indiana
Washington Faces Oskaloosa In Tough Saturday Game
Washington High prepares for a key football showdown with Oskaloosa after a hard week of scrimmage. The two teams tied last year and both show stronger lines this season. Oskaloosa beat Osceola and Mason City, while Washington aims for improved offense and a sharper drive against the visitors. The conference includes Burlington Ottumwa Mount Pleasant Fairfield Washington and will use a four-game schedule and percentage standings.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Osceola
East
Des Moines
Mason City
Oskhaloosa
Wellman
Burlington
Ottumwa
Mancatine
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Wairfield
Rose Hannum
Ottomy
Supt
C. W. Cruikshank
Priscipal F. J. Howe
Maccatine
J. H. Peet
Muscatine
Fach School
Little Six Conference to Adopt Its Own Schedule and Championship
The Little Six conference, comprising six top southeastern Iowa high schools, will establish a dedicated schedule next year and award a championship cup. For years the league has issued basketball cups to the leaders.
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Little Six
Iowa
Seven Escapees Recaptured. Others At Large in Nashville
Seven of the 13 escapees from the Tennessee state penitentiary near Nashville have been recaptured. The prisoners fled through a rear cell hole led by W. A. Craig, known as the John Lee killer. Four men remain at large including Alfred Baldwin and John Rezenski, among others, with one suspect linked to the Robert Hinkle ambulance robbery.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Ogt
Tennessee State Penitentiary
John Rezevski
W. A. Craig
John Lee
Memphis
Craig
Alfred Baldwin
John Rezenski
John Jordan
Douglas Bernero
Fred Prevost
Robert Hinkle
Hinkle
Surplus Funds From Festival Surpass Expectations
The festival ends with about $2000 in surplus funds under treasurer Leslie Eicher. Community business leaders donated generously and many services were donated, reducing expenses and boosting receipts. Organizers hope a larger Washington area body will emerge from the festival, promoting continued cooperation.
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Far Festival
Leslie Eicher
Mrs F A Morgan Visits From Olda Wis
Mrs F A Morgan of Olda Wisconsin and a business caller was in town yesterday lingering over local affairs and meeting residents.
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F. A. Morgan
Olda Wis
American Legion Votes to Meet Next in Paris
The American Legion plans its 1927 convention in Paris France meeting September 19 to run until the following day after the long voyage delegates will reconvene in New York in October to complete business. William Green AFL president commended the Legion for its service during a national emergency urging faith in honesty and shared problem solving. More than 100000 legionnaires marched in the Sesqui Centennial parade with aerial displays and military reviews as dignitaries observed including General Pershing and Vice President Dawes.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
American Legion
Paris
France
Second Aa
United States
New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Lemonnaires
Arizona Department
Lesson’s Auxiliary
lMerty
Winter lecture course dates announced
The winter line up opens December 9 with The Mollusc a three act comedy performed by a professional cast. January 16 features the Neapolitan Serenaders with piano violin and harp plus vocal numbers in gypsy and colonial costumes. February 1 brings the Pantheon Players in Spanish costumes with vocal and instrumental music. Ernest Powell lectures February 6, and March 10 closes with the Gerhardt company including Lou Gerhardt and Orla Gerhardt.
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Pantheon Players
Earnest Vowell
Gerhardt
Lou's
Orla Gerhardt
Mrs Harry McCall Dies After Illness in Mt Pleasant
Mrs Harry McCall born Alta Teunna Elder in Illinois on August 9 1871 died October 12 at Mt Pleasant hospital after a sudden decline from exhaustion. She lived in the city since the late 1880s and taught music briefly before her marriage November 1893 to Harry McCall who survives her.
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Harry Meal
Tte
Mt. Pleasant
Test Hight
McCall
Lyon
Hove
Mr McCall
Alta Teunna Elder
Illinoiss
Harry McCall
Capone Calls for End to Gang Killings in Chicago
Al Capone in Cicero urges peace in bootlegging underworld after Monday’s North Side gun battle leaves two beer barons dead and three wounded. He tells reporters he abhors butchery and warns police not to arrest him without solid evidence. authorities say Weiss and Murray killings likely involved outsiders.
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Associated Press
Chicago
al “Scarface" Capone
Cicero
Kang
North Side
Japone
Brooklyn
Underworld
Hymie Weiss
Civeroward
Morgan Collins
Capone
Mutiny in Delaware County Jail Suppressed
A mass jail outbreak involving 2046 inmates in Delaware County Pennsylvania was quelled after a faction was fired upon by hastily deputized residents and police. Prisoners blamed reduced food rations from the warden for the uprising.
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Associated Press
MEDIA
Delawareounty
Woman of Faith Known for Religious Devotion Dies
Survived by sisters Mrs Helen Peterson Winnipeg Manitoba Mrs Cc C Lovie and Mrs J W Lewis Curliad New Mexico brother Arthur A Kies Brookton Mass and Orvir Elder of this sty Mire McCall linked to Presbyterian roots then Cheletian Science church devotion defined her life Her belief shaped daily life and gratitude to God remained unwavering in later years, even as she lived in fanciful realms.
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Helen Peterson
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Cc. C. Lovie
J. W. Lewis Curliad
New Mexico
Arthur A. Kies
Brookton
Mass
Orv
McCall
Presbyterian Church
Cheletian Science Church
Legion Post Musical Show Clears 275 Dollars
Commander Maynard Brown reports Leon Beatty post of the American Legion cleared about 275 from two performances of Betty Lou home talent musical comedy at the Graham theater. Proceeds fund high school band uniforms and restore the post treasury.
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Maynard Brown
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Betty Lou
Graham
the Legion Post
Washington
Audi- Chess
Helen Stitger
Frederick B Ingram
Rock Island
Lobou
Legion
Charles Denison
Leon Beatty
Yes
Loeal
Knights of Pythias to Conduct Funeral for Arthur Thorskey
The Knights of Pythias announce a funeral service for Arthur Thorskey former Washington man who died of heart disease in Texas. The service will be Thursday at 9:50 AM in Goodin funeral parlors with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Grand officers from Iowa will lead the rites and members are asked to assemble at 9:45 with cars prepared.
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Iowa
Knights of Pythias
Arthur Thorskey
Washington
Texas
Goodin
Knights of Pything
Elm Grove
Robert Hibbe
Marengo
Herman Ewart
Davenport
Ward Ferguson
Des Moines
Crand
Record&s and Seals
A Y Cateris
Washington Lodge
Crawfordsville Visitor Turns Up at MoC
A Crawfordsville resident spent the day at MoC city spot, adding local color to the outing and spotlighting regional ties.
Wellman businessman Hardley Bell visits the city
Hardley Bell of Wellman spends the day in the city on business, meeting local officials and inspecting potential trade opportunities.
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