Former U S Income Tax Agent Held
Edward Waters former Internal Revenue agent testified at Al Capone's income tax fraud trial that he discussed tax matters with Capone over drinks in a Cicero smoke shop and failed to report the matter. He was ordered held until trial conclusion with daily reporting, in a non arrest detention. The testimony covered Capone gambling dens and high stakes river thumway operations as recounted by ex-gambler Fred Reis who was brought back from South America to testify. Capone associates Ralph Borden and Jack Guzik were previously convicted in the drive against gangsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Chicago
Edward Waters
Internal Revenue
al Capone
United States
James Wilkerson
Waters
Capone
Cicero
Fred Reis
Reis
South America
Ralph (Borden) Capone
Jack Guzik
Monager
Capone Syndicat
Columbus Day Program Honors Devaney at KC Hall
James Devaney of Cascade Iowa, supreme director of the Knights of Columbus, praised Columbus's discovery as paving the way for civilization and Christianity. He urged members to aid the needy regardless of church and noted the national organization’s efforts. A good-sized crowd attended despite rain. a potluck supper followed with musical solos and the meeting ended with America sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Devaney
Cascade
Iowa
Knights of Columbus
Christopher Columbus
K. C. Hall
America
Mr. Devaney
Columba
Order
The
Ray Conley
Des Moines
Clem Hose
Town City
Helen Melinsky
Helen Coffey
Aelard
Te Bockhorst
Valesia Te Bockhorst
Sining of America
Rain Delays Cattle Testing in Henry County
In Mt. Pleasant Iowa and Henry county, heavy rain hindered countywide bovine tuberculosis testing. National guardsmen escorted state veterinarians to farms in Center and Jackson townships while many dirt roads remained mudblocked, delaying access to Baltimore township properties and leaving several herds untested by early afternoon. Hart remained at large after a prior arrest related to revolt chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Henry County
National Guardsmen
Center
Jackson Townships
Baltimore Township
Henry Connor
Connor
G. I. McKinnon
Park A. Findley
Iowa
Holand
New London
National Guard
Teglay Hart
Life History of O P Cnossen Told to Rotary Club
A Rotary member recounted the life history of O P Cnossen, a Holland born local resident. His family migrated from the Netherlands after hardship and loss, with Cnossen owning ships, then a freight vessel at 22, hauling fertilizer to the Zuyder Zee, and later moving to America in 1908. He helped his family join him after settling with the Sikke Brewer family in Washington. The tale highlighted Dutch immigrant resilience and civic contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Cnossen
Rotary Club
Cnossen
Owen
Jay Brewer
John Winga
D. F Witteman
Cnessen
Zuyderie
Holland
America
Old Country
Sikke Brewer
Washington
Chossen
Alness
Communion Sunday at the Associate Presbyterian Church
Communion services are set for Sunday October 18 at the Associate Presbyterian Church. Preparatory services are scheduled Friday October 16 at 11 o'clock and Saturday October 15 at 2 o'clock. Rev H W Orr of Mineola Kansas will assist Rev A M Malcolm of Albia and preach Sunday morning at 10 o'clock on his way east to further engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Presbyterian Chorch
H.W. Orr
Mineola
Kans
A.M. Malcolm
Albia
Orr
Andrew Patterson appoints receiver for five county banks
Judge J G Patterson of Okaloosa signs orders naming L A Andrew state banker as receiver for five county banks closed last week to protect depositors. Banks include Commercial Savings and Washington Loan and Trust in Washington Farmers and Merchants in Haskins Ainsworth Savings and Brighton Savings. Notices say depositors need not file claims, but other creditors have until December 17 to file proofs. State bank examiners take charge. safe deposit boxes date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
Okaloosa
Sixth Judicial District
L.A Andrew State
Cmercial Savings Bank
Washington Loan and ‘Trust Company of Washington
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Haskins
Ainsworth Savings Bank
Brighton Savings Bank
Montezuma
Andrew
John Fletcher
Washington County
Red Cross Posts Shipments From Washington County Chapter
Anna Dawson, secretary, reports Washington county Red Cross shipped remaining volunteer articles. Fifteen bedside bags went to Army Navy hospital Hot Springs Ark. Woolen socks sent to Veteran hospital Knoxville. Names listed for sock knitters. Ten Christmas rags sent to Pacific ranch for overseas shipment. rated good. Kalona Women’s Relief Corps furnished bars and much material.
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Anna Dawson
Washington County
The
Red Cross
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Ark
Washington Prisona Club
C. F. Bi Wer
Volun
Veteran Hospital
Knoxville
W. Abson
George Clapper
Mth Chilcote
Don
Fey
Will H. Dilg Conservation League Meets in Des Moines
The annual Dilg conservation league convention concluded in Des Moines with Gov. Dan W Turner delivering an address. The group reelected Dr F. D. Kas of Sutherland as president and named A. C. Dewey of Washington Southeast District and Dr. John Weaver of Shenandoah Southwest District as district directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Will H. Dilg
Deadlocked Over Manchuria Seen By World Press
United Press reports Japan and China remain deadlocked over Manchuria as the League of Nations in Geneva struggles to craft a compromise. Baron Shidehara resists league mediation, pressing for direct talks with China, which rejects such negotiations while Alfred insists the League must resolve the issue. Japan’s Kenkichi Yoshizawa reiterates readiness to negotiate directly.
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United Press
Japan
China
Manchuria
Council of the
League of Nations
Genev
Baron Shidehara
League
United States
Font Meditation
Alfred
Geneva
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Chicago con fidence man tied to fare swindle case
County Attorney Morrison said he plans to hold James McDonald and J Kellogg on charges related to substitution of license plates in a linked investigation. Walter Moody said there was no evidence tying McDonald to the Blackridge Litsinger fare swindle, while Chicago figures remain under scrutiny. The case centers on alleged con games involving prominent Illinois politicians.
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George F. Morrison
James McDonald
J J. Kellogg
Ted
AL Leggett
Pair
Ase
Ilinois
McDonald
Gaffigan
Pharsday
Moody
Springfield
Washington
Gaffifan
Meloald
Myrtle Blacksidee
Fred Litsinger
Chicago
Gaffian
Kellogg
Bron Chicas
Chicago Tribune
Rilevy Gaffigan
Blackridge-Litsinger
Faro Swinedle
Walter Moody
State Highway Police
Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge
Propose to Cut Salaries of State Employes 10 Percent
Des Moines October 1 report shows Iowa executive council receiving eight cost-cutting proposals from committee members Edge Brown and C W Huntley. Salary reductions of 10 percent are noted as a potential annual saving, with other measures including reduced automobile mileage, meal allowances, centralized mail, and elimination of duplicate reports and departments to streamline state government.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Otter
Chang
Brown
Last Minute News Brief Explodes By Transit 15 UP
A last minute news brief reports an oil well explosion near Overton Texas endangering a nearby creek area and a national guard camp. Separate items note Edison slipping toward coma and a Maryland guard over an elderly suspect as Worcester County seethes over a Berlin family axe murders. Chinese bandits loot the Peiping Mukden railway with 30 casualties reported. Huckins granted venue change in Iowa trial. St Louis bank employees locked in vault escape with 6000 in cash and securities.
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Overton
Tex
National Guard
Snow Hill
Maryland Police
Tood Guard
Worcester County
Berlin
Peiping
China
Peiping Mukden
Stolen Car Case Leads to Oskaloosa Car Found East of Litton
Sheriff McCarty reports a farmer’s auto stolen near Oskaloosa was found east of Litton. The owner retrieved the car today. the thief remains at large. A Mahaska recluse, Stewart, was awakened by a bandit who took his savings and meals, then drove off in Stewart’s car, the recovered vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro H. McCarty
Oskaloosa
Reay
Stewart
Mahaska
Bailey
Hailey
George Huber
Sherift
Shakopee
Minn
Lester” Brown
First National Bank
Josep C. Weekman
Seo
Highway No. 5
First Street
Brown
Elder dies in Kansas City rail accident
Arthur Alonzo Elder a Kansas City employee of the Fred Harvey company died after a Santa Fe train crash near Joliet Illinois. Survived by wife four sons Carl Orville Arthur Paul and daughter Helen with three sisters. He had recently visited Carlsbad New Mexico and had asthma, born near Albia Iowa 1869. Funeral arrangements pending word from family.
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Arthr A. Elder
Foliet
Mr. Elder
Thien
St. Joseph
Joilet
Arvey Company
David Carl Elder
Winnipeg
Orville
Carl
Arthur
Paul
Helen
Evive
Helen Peterson
Winipeg
Manitoba
C. C. Lewis
J. W. Lewis
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Elder
Middle West
Colorado
Washington
Arthur Alonzo Eider
Albia
Town
Maren
Alexis
Llinois
Denver
Ogden
Utah
Chicago
St Louis
Kansas City
The
Presbyterian Church
Cbarch
Detroit
Plans for Fifth Christian Endeavor Convention Seated
Committees for the Fifth Christian Endeavor convention to be held November 6 to 8 will meet Thursday at 7 20 PM at the Presbyterian church. Rev Henry A Cobs of Pella will assist with plans. District counties include Washington Mahaska Keokuk Marion Poweshiek Tama and Johnson.
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Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian-shurch
Henry. A.cobs
Pella
Washington
Mahas Keokuk
Marion
Poweshiek
Towa
Johnson
Stanley Baird
Everette Simpson
Leona Parcell
Dale Crandall
Nance
West Simpson
Velda Parcell
William Masson
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U.S
Phonse Capone
Ce Capon Federal Building
Cicago
al ‘Capone
Cowes Island
Wahob
Federal District Court
Phil D'Andrea
United State District
James J. Wilkerson
Pak
Legn
Tom Baron Strain
Henry Co
Hart
Otary Club
A. P. Church
Ship Red Cross
Miers’ Hospitals
County Vptorney
Pri
Vincent Cont
New York
Little Michael Vengail
Cinset
Coll
Sho
Pasquale del Greco
Totter
Ash
Nan
Coounty Office
Oats
Fedison
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Dreitubert
Howe
ST. Louis
Sarah-Olive Street Bank
Matiaskie
Caron
Litton
Ind
Arthur A. Elder
Range
Wae
Lizton
Marion Bailey
Acr
Linton
Institution
Story Bailey
Bank
Hed Asteep
Woodlawn
Tani
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