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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1931

Page

8

Government Rested Case Against Tax Dodger Al Capone

Government rests its case against Al Capone on income tax fraud charges amid testimony of lavish spending described by witnesses. Capone, facing evasion of 215000 dollars on 1 038054 dollar six year income, is portrayed as a flamboyant gangster from Coney Island to Chicago with mansions, luxury hotels, and expensive gifts.

al Capone Capon D'Andrea Wilkerson Sen Aay Rats Capone Coney Island N.Y Falcon Chicago Florado Ey Hike Wa Palm Island Autor Biles McFarland Jake) Lingle Chicago Tribune Goldsmith Metropole Lexington

Ainsworth Defeats Washington In Ho Site Match

Rseshoe pitching 1d on the new ho site. Ainsworth defeated Washington while Washington men won a previous match and plan another with Ainsworth. Big saving on wallpaper stock sale Wednesday morning. Got a cold Try Nyal capsules for relief. Le Medantel Druggist top on hogs $5.60. Weather, probably fast tonight and Wednesday.

Rseshoe Ainsh Washington Ainsworth le Medantel

Local News on Miss Aleidene Spencer and Area Visits

Miss Aleidene Spencer of the University of Commerce in Des Moines spent the weekend visiting her parents near Ainsworth. Orville Foss Grove drove to Des Moines to take Miss Spencer back to school. Donald Foss is on a two week vacation from Scott's Furniture. For sale: one slightly used McCormick Deering cream separator one McCormick Deering feed grinder and one high wheel wagon. Washington International Co. 20688 Keota was here today. Merritt McDaniel was in Iowa City yesterday. Fred Moore, form of the be.

Aleidene Spencer University of Commerce Des Moines O. D. Spencer Ainsworth Orville Foss Miss Spencer Donald Foss Scott's McCormick Deering Washington International Co Keota Merritt McDaniel Fred Moore

Cattle Testing in Henry County Hindered by Rains and Mud

New London Iowa reports cattle testing delayed by heavy rain and mud as state troops backed by bayonets dispersed an angry mob that freed Ronald Hart from jail. Hart’s release followed heckling of veterinarians. officials hinted no prosecution against mob leaders.

Henry Co New London Hart Park A. Findley Earl Drewer Cedar Des Moines Henry County Towa Ronald Hart

Mob riots halt cow testing as Cedar county crowd seizes jail

Farmers from Cedar and neighboring counties stormed the jail to seize Hart during a state cow testing drive for tuberculosis. Soldiers arrived, set up machine guns, and dispersed the mob after injuring a guard. Two men were arrested for disrespect to soldiers. Hart fled but was later suspected to be in custody or on the run. A guard was accidentally shot, but expected to recover. The incident disrupted cattle testing for unemployment relief amid ongoing state efforts.

Cedar Des Moines Hart Michael Hennessey Henry Connor Mt Pleasant Hennessey Tater Iowa Cedar County Earl Drewer Drewer Edward Robinson Marshalltown Hone Robinson

Bandits Rob Stone Lake Bank for 3000 Dollars

Four bandits seized about 3000 dollars from the First National Bank of Stone Lake. One suspect was intoxicated. They ransacked the cashier’s vault then checked the books to confirm no funds were missing before fleeing toward Wisconsin in an automobile. Local pursuit followed.

Wisconsin Stone Lake Soto First National Bank of

Local residents and visitors noted in Maquoketa business day

A crowd from Crawfordsville and nearby towns visited Maquoketa on business today. Notables include Harley Rhea and Lawrence Cherryholmes, along with Pat Ferguson, Mrs. W E Acheson, and the Arildsen family. Other residents and shoppers listed include Crum of Columbus Junction, Romine of Seota, Bohrofen of Oto, and Mayo party heading to Burlington for a speakers meeting.

Palma Mohlenhoff Maquoketa W. BE. Jones Harley Rhea Crawfordsville Lawrence Cherryholmes Fart Ferguson W. E. Acheson Ainsworth Wir W. A. Arildsen Patty Lou Dav- Chport Arildsen Tndairs R.A. Dawson Art Stoutner Seota Asiey Crum Columbu Junction Joe Romine, Jr L. W. Bohrofen Mathews of Wellman Lena Beichert Prighton 0. R. Mayo Burlington Sakers Lou Tobin Newt Whetstine Haskins

Leave to Attend U. P. Church Synod

Rev. D. C Fulton and Everett Stewart of Washington and Rev H W Gordon of Keota left this morning by car for College Springs in Page county to attend the Synod of Town of the United Presbyterian church. The meeting convenes at one this afternoon and continues Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday afternoon those attending the synod go into Missouri to dedicate a new college building at Tarkio. Willard Wylie of Newton, former Washington pastor and now moderator of the synod, will preach the opening sermon.

D. ¢. Fulton Everett Stewart Washington H.W. Gordon Keota College Springs Page County Synod of Town United Presbyterian Church Missouri Tarkio V. Willard Wylie Newton Synod

Report Men Held Here Had Part in Illinois Swindle

Report notes three men linked to a $50,000 January theft from victims in Illinois. Mrs. Blacklidge could not be reached last night. A city official said one suspect, Gatti Ean, may be among those detained. Statements indicate a long record of confidence games and ongoing investigations in Knoxville and nearby towns. The report mentions Carleton Haven visiting Rockwell City for telephone work and a planned return Thursday.

Illinois Gatti Ean Blacklidge Tsinger Fred Ephen Ae Iinet Howe Carleton Haven Rockwell City Thursda

Local Notes and Social Hop Highlights

Miss Louisa Young returned to Blue Island HL after visiting her mother Mrs. Robert Young. Norman Sage from Drake University spent the weekend at home. Mr. and Mrs. John Koch visited Davenport via their son Ty at Palmer School of Chiropractic. Auctioneers D F Macon of Washington IA advertised a sale. Miss Margaret Corbin entered the Atwater Kent radio audition contest after being chosen to advance. Clarence Russell was in Keo last night for charity football. Maurine Martin, a Burlington nurse, spent the weekend with her parents. Evelyn Watson and Donald Howes accompanied the group back to Burlington.

Chas. Brown Shane 282 Black Koch Joe Kerrigan D. F. Macon Washington Iowa Margaret Corbin Polk County Atwater-Kent Schmodler Bros Irene DeLong University of Colorado, At Boulder Thlee Miss DeLong Cash & Carry Town Cleaners Sehmoeller Bros Clarence Russell Co Hee University Central Park Bertlefield Maurine Martin Burlington Glen Martin Evelyn Watson Donald Howes Urlington

Local visitors and shop ads from the ledger

Owen Craig or St Joseph Mo visited over the weekend staying with her parents Mr and Mrs E B Cline. A custom suit priced twenty five dollars advertised at Schmodller Bros 18618 Leslie Bicher was in Ame today on business.

Owen Craig St. Joseph E. EB. Cline Schmodller Bros Leslie Bicher

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