Two Die in Kraft Bank Robbery Near Menomonie
A bank holdup at Kraft State Bank in Menomonie Wisconsin today left two dead James Kraft assistant cashier and a bandit killed during the escape and William R Kraft 24 also wounded as three bandits looted about seven thousand dollars. A large blue Lincoln sedan with Illinois plates fled toward Eau Claire while bystanders and bank staff watched in fear.
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Menomonie
Wis
Kraft Bank
James Kraft
Dudley
William R. Kraft
Here
Hayveville
Connorsville
James Kratt
Wheeler
Kratt
Het
Tleem
Willam R. Kraft
Kraft State Bank
Ontside
Kraft
Tere
A.W
Krinkel
Robery
Troop Mobilization for Tuberculin Checks to Burlington
Captain Brown receives orders to mobilize Troop F of the 113th Cavalry to Des Moines county for enforcement of the tuberculosis testing law on cattle. About 150 cavalrymen and infantry move from Iowa City Washington and Des Moines to Burlington area to protect veterinarians conducting tests. Antagonism grows as farmers oppose the law amid state officials planning tests and possible repeal efforts.
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Jay Brown
W. H. Hailey
Burton
Des Moines County
Burlington
Burlington H
Norrow
Brown
Des Moines
Bailey
Iowa City
Washington
113Th Cavalry
Iowa National Guard
Des Moines Coun
Fair Grounds
Raney
United Press Infantry
Town National Guard
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Mississippi River
W. MT. Bailey
Wash City
Moines
Cav
Lsmen
Ponderus Motor
National Guard
Cedar County
Joe Grinstead
Grinstead
Ing Huns
Jake Eversmandent
The Rock at the High opens in school auditorium
Mrs C A Owen lends authentic costumes for a Palestine era religious drama to be staged in the high school auditorium on Wednesday. The cast includes J H Peet as Simon Peter and the Fortnightly club drama department directs the production with tickets available at McDaniel's.
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C. A. Owen
Palesti
Andrew and
Simon
Capernaum
J. H. Peet
Simnon Peter
Artment
Eader
C. S. Williams
Bodies of two women found in luggage trunks in Los Angeles
Phoenix authorities charged Winnie Ruth Judd with killing Hedvig Samuelson and Agnes Leroy and packing their bodies in two trunks and a suitcase shipped to Los Angeles. Police identified the victims and said Judd, aided by her brother, drove the trunks to the station before the grisly discovery.
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Los Angeles
Oct
Phoenix
South
Winnie Ruth Judd
Hedvig Samuelson
Agnes ‘Ann Leroy
D. J. McKinnell
Southern Pacific
Helvig Samuelson
Ane
Leroy
Ari
Judd
Authoritie
Shi
D. J. McKinnel
Irs
McKinnell
Mur
Encouraged Today Over Bank Outlook
Expressions of confidence in the bank project were voiced as fifty workers in the forest site of the new bank operated near the former Commercial Savings bank. No tax stock figures available. several industrious men reported progress and community sentiment in favor during visits to residents while bank doors remained open for business discussions and safety deposit box access.
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Relal Bank
W Fon Loan and ‘Trust Company
Cess
Safoty
China and Japan Near Direct Talks on Manchuria Crisis
In a draft of reports from Tokyo and Canton officials direct negotiations with China were being prepared by Japan and the Canton government as rifts over Manchuria stirred. Eugene Chen indicated readiness for talks, while Chiang Kai-shek’s position and the legitimacy of Canton's government remained in question amid broader league and observer debates. Red Carlson, a boat racer, was held on larceny charges in Burlington after alleged thefts.
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Tokio
China
Manchuria
Japan
Baron Shidewara
Canton
Coasul
Eugene Chen
CT. Wang
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek Wang
Foreign
Japa
United States
Mand
Chen
Chiang Kai-Shek
Japan Consi
Manchu
Geneva
League Council
League
Burlington
Oet
Red Carlson
Carlson
Two Karr brothers injured at Rock Island crossing
Frank and Russell Karr were hurt when a southbound Rock Island train struck their vehicle near the Rock Island crossing. Frank suffered a broken leg and other injuries while Russell sustained head and back injuries. both were taken to Hershey hospital by local ambulances. The wreck prompted extensive attention as the crossing was described as view-obstructed. In other items, the first monthly report from the school nurse notes a busy period with 358 pupils examined, 120 defects found, and ongoing dental and classroom health efforts led by Miss Ine Frye. The Washington city council met for routine business, with no major actions beyond claims and standard ordinances.
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Columbus Junction
Frank Karr
Nagman
Rock Island
Russell Karr
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Carl Stephens
J. W. Pence
Health Department
Ine Frye
Towa
Washington
Penn Reserves to Meet Cardinals at Cagefield
Two football games at Case field this week will split local football interest. Thursday night the junior college Penn reserves from Oskaloosa meet Penn College at Cagefield, while Friday the high school team faces Winfield High School. The junior game was arranged late and not printed in the early schedule, promising a strong display of grid play. Penn College is regarded as one of the top teams in the Town College Conference this season, and the reserves are seen as above average for a junior college eleven. Friday night also features a big matchup as Winfield travels to Washington aiming to humble the larger squad.
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Grid Tran
Penn Ollege
Oskaloosa
Winfield High School
Cagefield
Penn
Town College
Us State
Wintt H
Washington
Tax liens planned on Capone property in Illinois and beyond
Washington reports the internal revenue bureau ordered collectors in Chicago and Jacksonville to place tax liens on Al Capone property to satisfy $215,000 in back taxes. The move aims to tie up Capone holdings and push for court action and forfeiture. Also noted are visits from the Mosers of Michigan and Iowa and a California incident blaming humiliation for a peacock keeper’s death.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Chicago
Jacksonville
Alphonse Capone
Capone
Interstate Commerce approves partial rail rate increases
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied railroads the right to 18 percent overall rate hikes but allowed specific increases for listed commodities and services. Additional charges up to $4 per car were permitted for anthracite coal, ore concentrates, pulpwood, lumber, and related items, with no raises for agricultural products like wheat and cotton. Pig iron, flat iron, petroleum, and asphalt saw $6 per car increases, while certain per 100 pounds cot tonnage and fruit and vegetable shipments faced up to 10 percent increases. The decision was a majority opinion with only a minor dissent.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iion
Messer conviction affirmed by court in Des Moines
The Town supreme court today affirmed the manslaughter conviction of Wil bert Messer from Henry county district court for shooting Zion Messer aged 64 as he climbed a fence. Messer claimed threats of a mob by Zion Messer. In Humboldt a separate report states John Dunphy, 60, collapsed while plowing and died.
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Des Moines, Et
Town Supreme Court
Wilbert Messer
Henry County
Distriet Court
Messer
Zion Messer
Max
Humbolt
John Dunphy
Hoover plan in force in Iowa
Des Moines reports the state loan committee appointed to enact President Hoover’s national credit program. Meetings will start tomorrow to inform Iowa bankers about the federal intermediate credit bank plan in Omaha. Objectives include liquidating bank assets and supplying cheap money to farmers.
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Des Moines
Hoover
National Credit Corpor- Simultaneusly
B. F. Kauffman
Towa Bankers Association
Towa
Lowa
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Omaha
Uni Honal Credit Corporation
Is. B. F. Rauman
Grant McPherrin
RO. Wagener
Charles W. Enyart
Tes Moines
Frank F. Everest
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Aspen
Ing Fund
Burlington Inn
Iowa
Journal
Thomas R. Amie
Racine
Henry Allen Cooper
James B. Holohan
Asa Key Angeles
Goodby
San Quentin Prison
San Quentin
Keyes
Warde
ATA. R
Kare
Brother
City Council
Cardinals
Jon
EPHIA
R.A. Daveno
Walter Moser
Bangor, Mich
Floyd Moser
Zelma Moser
Hintion
Chaffey
Calif
Sivee Loan Body
Rome C. Stephenson
American Bankers Association
Central West
Stephenson
Blanche Brook
Winfield
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