New York Officials Convicted in Queens Sewer Graft Case
Ma Mee E Connolly and Frederick Seely were found guilty of conspiring to defraud Queens taxpayers in a $30,000 sewer graft scheme. Connolly, former president of the Long Island City Borough, was sentenced to imprisonment and a $500 fine. Seely’s sentence was deferred as a motion to set aside the conviction is argued. Phillips, the sewer pipe king, died before the trial opened.
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New York
Ma Mee E. Connolly
Frederick Seely
Queens
Queensborone
Onnolly
Seely
Connolly
Long Island
Queens Sewer Bureau
John W.gentleman Phillips
Phillips
Homestead Farm reminiscences from Alvin Hasty correspondence
In a Huron South Dakota column, Alvin C. Hasty writes about Homestead Farm near Mitchell, noting population claims, a 1928 building permit for 70 homes, and local housing on James River. He compares dry Dakota weather to Washington County, mentions corn yields, hunting trips yielding mallards and teal, and praises cautious driving on busy roads while recalling a 1200 mile trip in a Ford using 48 gallons of gas.
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Huron
South Dakota
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
James River
Dakota
Washington County
Ana Sntenen
Washington
Crawfordsville Notes on Local Visitors and Marital News
Crawfordsville Oct. 17 Mr and Mrs Roe McCleary are spending days at the home of their son Charles McCadel in Lona. Mr and Mrs C M Strain have returned from a visit with relatives in finols. Hayden Huston married in September to Miss Davies daughter of a University of Iowa professor and they live in Chicago where he has a position.
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Crawfordsville
Roe McCleary
Charles McCadel
Lona
C. M. Strain
Finols
Hayden Huston
Miss Davies
University of Iowa
Chicago
Jail sentence by justice of the peace records intoxication charge
Justice of the Peace W B Barber morning sentenced Marshall Ed mondson of Ainsworth to serve fifteen days in the county jail on an intoxication charge.
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Justice of the Peace
W. B. Barber
Tls
Marshall Edmondson
Ainsworth
Thursday's Five Best Radio Features Spotlight Highlights
WEAF network 7 Shop WOR Newark Rutgers University hour WABC CS Salon Orchestra WIZ $:20well Hour WJZ Milady's Musicians.
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WEAF
WOR
Newark
Rutgers University
WABC
WIZ
WJZ
Milady
Election will be three weeks away and one party headache
From Denver reports the race heads toward a three week horizon with both campaigns claiming near victory. Analysts note Missouri could tip to Democrats, while Hoover era prosperity boosts Republicans. Smith pivots through key states as voters react to economy, auto and prohibition debates and registration surges puzzle observers.
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Denver
Colo
Smith
Missouri
Hoover
Republic
Ehony
Sedalia
Report variation native of India in corn moisture will speak here
Des Moines reports a crops bulletin noting Towa corn moisture tests show 15 to 24 percent. Wheat up, corn dried little due to damp weather. harvests active, apples and beets progressing. A Y M C A India speaker will visit Washington November 13, with Davenport hosts coordinating a community banquet.
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India
Des Moines
Charles. D. [Reed
Perod
Local notes from Richland area celebrate visitors and events
Gray iMiami C Longer Correspondent reports area social life with Brighton Richland football Friday afternoon guests Mr and Mrs Albert Thurston Kenneth of Oregon and others at W C Mor rites. Washington visitors include RB Woodford A W Woodford W C Morgan and Bertha Hunley. Funeral attended for 3 Fairfield.
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Brighton-Richland
Richland
Albert Thurston
Kenneth
Oregon
W. C. Mor
GO. Stannard
Keithsburgh
E.R. Jones
George Olive
George Rond
Oscar Moorer
Gonder
Techland
Washington
RB. Woodford
A. W. Woodford
W. C. Morgan
Bertha Hunley
Cte
Stannard
Gil Bond
Sheetz
Keota
Fairfield
A. W. Owen
Bighton
Marion George
Caley al S. Bel
New Haven Social Roundup Notes
Oct. 15 report from New Haven lists Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McKinstry visiting Acel Robertson. Merle Statler and family move to new house. Mose Ure Wilkes family hosted. W. Combs family and Frank Smith with Mrs. George Smith attended gatherings. several residents mentioned in casual visits.
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New Haven
Charlie McKinstry
Acel Robertsons
Statler
Rage Nave
Washind
Merle Statler
Fanally
Mose
Government orders halt oil delivery to Sinclair
An interior department order stops delivery of government royalty oil from Salt Creek in Wyoming to the Sinclair crude oil purchasing company. The action follows an attorney general opinion finding Sinclair's contract invalid due to a secret renewal option not bid by other oil firms.
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Washington
Wyoming
Sinclair Crude
Interiorment
Lalent
Sinclair Company
Zeppelin to Fly Over Chicago on Midwestern Trip
Graf Zeppelin commander Dr Iugo Kekener outlined a Midwest itinerary including Cleveland Akron Chicago and Detroit with daylight flights to maximize sightseers. Detroit might host a mast mooring or night halt while Lakey supplies are reloaded. Repairs to the damaged fin should finish by Saturday with flight toward Germany possible after refueling.
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Zeppelin
Chicago
New York
Iugo Kekener
Middle West
Clevend
Akron
Chicaxo
Detroit
Io Kekener
Powe
Germany
United States Navy
Eekener
Atlantic
United States
Baltimore
New
Canada’s Prohibition Plan Labeled a Failure
Huh Dobson a temperance worker told Methodists the government distribution of liquor failed and the old prohibition system should be restored. He argued that alcohol consumption worsened and crime increased over the last four years, urging a return to stricter controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cine
Canada
Huh Dobson
V Fer
Methodist
Mt Pleasant Hosts Homecoming and Road Dedication Week
Mt Pleasant prepares for a two day homecoming and road dedication event drawing over a thousand residents from southeastern Iowa. The celebration includes a barbecue, free acts by five big shows, two bands, and a parade led by the Rob Tribby Post American Legion drum corps. Central College and Wart Wesleyan athletes will clash on Sunday at the college football field.
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MT. Pleasant
Iowa
Mt .Pleasant
Libion
Wesley
American Lewin
Tow Wesleyan
Central College
Sions Rk
Force of
Green Mill Cafe Moves November 1
Remodeling and redecorating are under way in the room on East Main street formerly occupied by the Dankwardt market, where the Green Mill cafe will be located after November first. The eating house has operated for months by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Beggs on South Town avenue under the name Green Mill tea room. Larger quarters and better station are provided in the room now being fitted. a new floor is being laid and other changes will be made. The building is owned by Perry Dewey and his nephew, Claire Dewey.
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East Main Street
Dankwardt Market
Green Mill Eafe
W. M. Beggs
South Town Avenue
Green Mill Tea Room
Perry Dewey
Claire Dew
Iowa Odd Fellows Meet at Fort Dodge
The state convention of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows opened its session in Fort Dodge with Thomas Dustin Maxwell installed as grand patriarch. R. H. Hi Waterloo named high priest, with C. Bell Fairfield grand senior warden and other officers including Thomas Godrey Grinnell grand junior warden LW Smith Des Moines grand scribe J W Sehelon er Gladbrook grand treasurer Rt M Thompson Perry grand marshal and Benson Waterloo pending board positions for the Rebekah assembly engineers.
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Fort Dodge
The
Independent Order of Ood Fellows
Gran Lodge
Thomas Dustin
Maxwell
Aid
R. H. HI
Waterloo
C. Bell
Fairfield
Thomas Godrey
Grinnell
LW. Smith
de. Moines
J. W. Seheloner
Gladbrook
Rt M. Thompson
Perry
Moind CH
Call Off Grid Game at Brighton High
A high school report states the football game scheduled for this afternoon at 4 15 has been canceled due to unspecified reasons. Brighton High School and Washington second team were involved in the planned matchup.
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Beol
Brighton High
Whington
Officers Named By Masonic Body
Ottumwa, Oct. 17. Rev. W. F. Holler of Brooklyn was chosen grand master of the Royal and Select Masons of Town at the annual grand council in session here with more than 600 delegates present. Elected officers include Roy G. Webb of Spencer deputy grand master G. Minnick of Carroll grand principal conductor of the work A. H. Holt of Waterloo grand treasurer and M. Brownlee Alone CHS nd recorder.
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Ottumwa
W. F. Holler
Brooklyn
The
Royal and Select Masons
Oller
Roy G. Webb
Spencer
G. Minnick
Carroll
A. H. Holt
Waterloo
M. Brownlee
Chs
Trealph
Three Rescuers Race Snow Top Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs October reports workers digging through massive snow drifts on Pike's Peak to reach two men and a woman marooned on the crest. Telegraph wires down, authorities unable to contact the trio. A rescue train is being prepared to attempt the dispatch today.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Philadelphia police officers charged in bribery probe
The Philadelphia crime and corruption inquiry neared a hundred arrests as William Frantz a police captain and 14 other officers faced bribery and extortion charges. Five detectives already charged with bribery previously, with further proceedings set for Friday at the local lodge.
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Philadelphia
Mayer
City
Pot
Arest
William Frantz
Smith Leaves Sedalia for Chicago After Address
Gov Alfred E Smith heads from Sedalia Missouri toward Chicago on the Western pivot of his campaign. He assails Republican economy claims promising to cut waste and restore fiscal responsibility while urging broad public works and steady leadership to meet national challenges.
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Smith
Sedalia
Alfred E. ‘Smith
Chicago
West
Campalan J
Paving Contract Awarded At Ames
The William Horrann Company of Iowa City won the paving contract for nearly a mile of Highway No. 81 in Wellman by the state highway commission at Ames yesterday. The deal totals 43,881 dollars with a price of 2.49 dollars per square yard. Another contract was issued for a bridge over Smith Creek south of Wellman, carried by the Iowa Bridge Company of Des Moines.
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William Horrann Company
Iowa City
Wellman
State Highway Commission
Ames
Smith Creek
Iowa Bridge Company
Des Moines
Crawfordsville Accident Plays Involving Local Family
Miss Nelle Mat Goiriecennant of Crawfordsville is noted in an odd account from October 16 involving a boy named Gingery, son of D y of Ainsworth. While playing with his sister Richard Lease and a pony caused a broken collarbone for Donate WB Gale. The text also mentions Tucton Arizona, a business opening, and a family moving to Mrs. Jolin Offer's house.
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Crawfordsville
Gingery
Ainsworth
Richard Lease
WB Gale
Grace Hill and Mary Sherlock Doings and Visits
Grace Hill and Mary Sherlock feature in social notes with encounters at W T Sankey's on Sunday. Washington visitors J B Sherlock and Walter Sherlock of Victor Iowa assist with family rebuilds while Lon Beitel helps add to a barn for Carl Corp. Other local guests include Minerva Nichols Allen, Zack Pratt, and the Engel family.
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Grace Hill
Robert Blick
Mtr
1 Blick
Washington
W.T. Sankey's
Lon Beitel
Carl Corp
Wm. Schaeffer
Oakdale
Aile Schaeffer
J.B. Sherlock
Walter Sherlock
Victor
Towa
Otis Kirton
Lfor
Ans Sutherland
J. F. Beitel
Muscatine
CL. Fetter
Pearl
Minerva Nichols
Allen Schaeffers
Frank Pratts
Zack Pratt
Clara Engel
Chas. Strom
A. Engel
HA. Engels
Meo
Clara Enge
Tarence Jenson
Marion Nickerson Recovers From Colitis
East Franklin da Meeke reports little Marion Nickerson once seriously ill with colitis is now recovering after four weeks. Community notes mention Sunday dinners at the Low Bauer home and visits by Ernest Meeks family and others. Mrs George Sherman returned home after three weeks in Ottame hospital. Earl Beatty of West Liberty passed through seeking a location. Marvin Davidson of West Chester mourns the loss of an infant son born Thursday who lived a short time. Davidson is a truck driver on the school route.
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Marion Nickerson
FH. Ross
Low Bauer
Ernest Meeks
Dcer
Daryl
Wayne
Kenneth
Arnent Bath
Riverside
George Sherman
Ottame
Earl Beatty
West Liberty
Marvin Davidson
West Chester
Davidson
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Alvin C. Hasty
Wiss Nelle Manners Cortbapeaont
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Y. M.C
Davenport
Ely
Rotary
Jennings Richard McCleery
Nabbaksh
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Ottumn
Rotary Unies
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Richard McCleery
Gray iMiam C
Clay
Mildred Woodford
Business
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Della Neal
Mexico
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San Luis Potosi
Grand Army
Uberati A Iela
Eral Jacinto Loyola
Inspector General Solutionary Force
Is Potosi
G of
Uaretara
Sinclairs
Ssengers
East Olace
Friedrichshafen
Ernst Crandenburie
Tansfertation
Green Mill Cafe
ODD Fellows
FT. Dodge
Gineers
Rebekah Assembly
Masonic
Pike's Peak
Rok
Moravia Bank
Moravia
McCord
Dan
Pella
John McCord
PIN
East
White House
Commerce Department
Bude Jet Bureau
Bloomington
Springfest
JO AP Weldan Contracten
ALSO
Nelle Mat
Mary Sherlock
East Franklin da Meeke
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