Fleagle on trial for bank robbery and killings in Lamar
Ralph Fleagle, leader of a gang that robbed the First National bank in Lamar of 210000 and killed four, goes on trial amid unusual disclosures. Two hired men, Abshier and Royston, were sentenced to hang this February though neither was clearly identified as a killer. Fleagle owned a “horseless horse ranch” in Kansas and is linked to abducting a bank teller to use as a shield before he was shot in the back.
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Abshier
Royston
Fleagle
Kansas
Washington H S football team faces Solon and two key tests
Coach Jim Shultz warns his Washington High School squad that hard work is needed to rival Southeastern Iowa teams. After a 72 point burst against Muscatine and Brighton, the lads must not underestimate Solon, with Burlington and Fairfield games ahead and Thanksgiving against Mt Pleasant shaping a record for the Little Six.
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Jim Shultz
Washington
Muscatine
Brighton
Solon
Burlington
Fairfield
Shultz
Mt Pleasant
Grandview Farmer Dies From Injuries
Jamey Smith aged 48 of Grandview died in Bellevue hospital at Muscatine after being seriously injured when he fell on a posthole digger while repairing a fence at the Henry Lang farm near Grandview. He had worked there three years. The incident occurred Saturday with his death reported Monday.
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Columbus Junction
Jamey Smith
Henry Lang
Brandview
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Lang
University of Iowa Instructor Dies from Accident Injuries
Wilbur Elliff, an instructor at the University of Iowa, died from injuries suffered in an automobile crash near Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Iowa
Russian Plane Off For Cheyenne From Oakland
The Land of the Soviets airliner departed Oakland early today en route to Cheyenne Wyoming with Soviet airplane operations extending to the western United States.
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Cheyenne
Oakland
Cal
U.P
Wyo
Republican Leader Sees Little Hope of New Federal Tariff
In Atlantic City on October 22, Congressman John Q. Tilson Republican floor leader said the current federal tariff law will likely stay in effect as the Senate and House cannot agree on provisions. He criticized the senates debenture amendment, calling it a farm relief bonus for agricultural exports without parity for other industries and predicted the House will reject any tariff bill with that feature.
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Atlantic
N. J
U.P
Senate
House
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
American Hardware Manufacturers Association
House of Representatives
Tilson
Rotary Club Enjoys High School Orchestra Concert
Washington Rotary members heard four numbers performed by Milburn McKay’s high school orchestra. The director noted many beginners in the group while praising their growth and the music’s quality. Dr. U S Smith of Fairfield lauded the orchestra as a credit to any city and urged moral development alongside law.
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Washington Rotary Club
Milburn McKay
McKay
Rotary
Rotary Club
Washington
Tracy Phillips
U.S. Smith
Fairfield
Methodist Church
Frank Wilson
Iowa Verdict On Seizure Of Liquor Upheld
The U S Supreme Court declines to rule on state law issues, upholding an Iowa ruling that allowed police to seize liquor from a home without a warrant. Iowa officials say the Ramsey case will not change state procedures and the decision aligns with earlier state court affirmations.
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Iowa
Washington
U.P
Prohibition
Doran
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
A. C. Ramsey
Creston, Ila
Start Soon on Washington Street Lighting Upgrade
The Washington business district will begin installing a new street lighting system within two to three weeks after a Sept 30 contract award. Robert Dron of Madison Indiana leads the project with underground wiring and modern globe upgrades. Completion is hoped for early December. The city council’s regular meeting covered routine business.
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Washington
Robert Dron
Madison
Farmer Dies After Fall From Corn Crib Roof
Charles Guldager, 64, a retired farmer, died after falling from the roof of a corn crib in Cedar Falls Iowa. He was visiting his son in law Jens Thousens when the accident happened and died late yesterday from his injuries.
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Cedar Falls
Charles Guldager
Jens ‘Thousens
Rotary meeting set at Lexington church on October 28
Dr Smith stated that Rotary as an organization can influence promoting the ideals he spoke of. The next club meeting will be Monday evening October 28 at the Lexington church northwest of town, one of several such meetings in Washington county communities.
Soviet to occupy eastern China road and Harbin
London dispatch reports Soviet government plans to occupy the Chinese eastern railroad and Harbin within a month. Stalin chaired Kremlin meeting approving advance into Manchuria, with Red Scouts and propaganda units cited as having prepared the way. General Blucher warned troops must advance or face demobilization due to morale concerns.
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Morning Post
Riga
Post
Kremlin
Joseph Stalin
Red General Staff
Department of Political Propaganda
Manchuria
Red
Vassili Blucher
Washington teachers adopt visiting days plan replacing state convention
Washington teachers will close schools for a day to visit schools in Davenport Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Iowa City and Waterloo. On November 1 grade schools will close for visits to other towns or those chosen with permission. Reports follow and an experience meeting will review visits and ideas.
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Washington
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Fort Madison
Iowa City
Waterloo
Supt
J. H. Peet
Peet
Livingston Wins National Air Tour
John Livingston of Waterloo Iowa unofficially won the 5157 mile reliability air tour ending in Detroit after 25 of the original 25 entrants completed the race The event concluded yesterday afternoon at the starting point
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Detroit
U.P
John Livingston
Waterloo
Iowa
Gasoline Explosion Kills 12-Year-Old at School
In Des Moines Iowa Ethel Turner age 12 of Madrid died from burns after a gasoline can exploded as she tried to start a fire in a school furnace. She mistook the can for kerosene and began pouring it on the blaze.
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Des Moines
U.P
Ethel Turner
Madrid
Daniels couple returns from Iowa City visit
Alma and Everest Daniels returned Sunday evening from Iowa City after attending the homecoming game and spending the weekend visiting with friends.
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Alma
Everstine Daniels
Iowa City
Edison Nearly Overcome as Given Honors at Jubilee
Detroit October 22 Edison shows frail strength after pneumonia as Henry Ford Institute dedication marks his laboratory replica. Hoover praises scientists while Madame Curie sits beside Edison and Ford. Albert Einstein’s theory speech rebroadcast from Berlin accompanies the sprawling tribute to Edison on his 88th birthday celebration.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
Thomas Alva Edison
Pight
Edison
Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Edison Institute of Technology
Hoover
Madame Curie
Albert Fingtein
Berlin
Truck Driver Killed in Tank Explosion After Train Collision
Grinnell Iowa area reports J C Upchurch a truck driver burned to death when a gasoline tank exploded after his rig was struck by a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train near Grinnell. He was thrown clear but died from burns.
Briand Government Defeated in Parliament Vote
The government of Premier Aristide Briand was defeated by a vote of 288 to 277 in the chamber of deputies in Paris on October 22.
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Paris
U.P
Aristide Briand
Chamber’ of Deputies
Burgess Recalled in Senate Lobby Inquiry
William Burgess a 73 year old legislative agent for pottery manufacturers was recalled to the stand in the senate lobby inquiry for further questioning over alleged irregularities in his prior testimony.
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Washington
U.P
William Burgess
Senate
Goats in the Urals Observe Graf Zeppelin Flight
Near the Urals a herd of mountain goats gazes skyward as the Graf Zeppelin sails overhead in a historic visible airship event. The story captures a rural moment of curiosity and wonder at modern aviation.
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Urals
Naval Conference weighs super air and steam ships
London reports expect the upcoming naval conference to consider super aircraft and super-steamship building as a major issue. The Dornier DC X flying boat carried 169 aboard at Lake Constance, highlighting a global race for air and water transport power and its potential as a bomb carrier against fleets and bases.
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Naval Conference
Lake Constance
U P Presbytery Sessions in Keokuk District
Rev John T Aiken of Columbus City was released from his pastorate by the Keokuk presbytery of the United Presbyterian church at a Washington M C A meeting. He will resign next Sunday and move to Deer Creek Pa to serve the United Presbyterian church. The presbytery and Columbus City congregation expressed sorrow at the dissolution after five years. Attendees included seven ministers and several elders.
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John T. Aiken
Columbus City
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Washington , M. C. A
Aiken
Deer Creek
Sharpe
Winfield
W. J Giffin
Morning Sun
Mr. Gordon
Keota
A. N. Porter
Crawfordsville
Mr. Aiken
D.C. Fulton
Washington
W. G. Robertson
Columbus Junction
Ritchey
Davis
Wilson
Marmon to Visit 33 Towns on Endurance Test
Dick Marmon racing car driver will tour 33 towns in southeast Iowa for a 100 hour Ford endurance test. The route covers Washington multiple trips daily from Saturday afternoon 1 PM to the four day four night period ending around 6 PM. Cities include Wellman Kalona Town City North Liberty Homestead Amana West Amana Marengo Williamsburg Parnell and others.
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Dick Mamon
Iowa
Washington
Wellman
Kalona
Town City
North Liberty
Homestead
Amana
West Amana
Marengo
Williamsburg
Parnell
North English
South English
Webster
Sigourney
Keota
West Chester
Ainsworth
Cotter
Columbus Junction
Fredonia
Wapello
Grandview
Letts
Muaratine
Sweetland
Wilton
Moscow
Atalissa
West Liberty
Iowa City
Katona
Completion of nine foot channel on Ohio River celebrated
President Hoover hailed the Ohio River project from Pittsburg to Cairo as engineering progress boosting industry. In Eden Park rain he praised science aiding growth and a richer life, with War Secretary Good and Gen Lytell Brown present. Hoover and Mrs Hoover attended the ceremony with the Ohio Valley Improvement Association. Cincinnati welcomed Hoover at Union Station marking the dedication of 50 locks and dams turning the Ohio into an all season trade route. Speaker Nicholas Longworth greeted the president and host subsequent visits were planned.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Cairo
Hoover
Eden Park
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Good
Lytell Brown
Army Engineers
Central Union Station
Dearborn
Mich
Gibson Hotel
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Mitchell becomes Iowa Democratic national committeeman
Des Moines reports Richard F. Mitchell of Fort Dodge has been elected by the state democratic central committee to succeed Dr. J W Reynolds of Creston as national committeeman. The change was announced October 22.
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Des Moines
Richard F. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
State
Democratic Central Committee
J.W. Reynolds
Creston
Local residents visit Washington and surrounding areas
Mrs Loren Horton of Buffalo visits Washington before traveling to Havre to see her parents Mr and Mrs FE Harmefer return from Illinois after two weeks with relatives Eva Barrow Kalona visits Fairfield and passes through Washington Ida Helscher Keota spends the day in Washington visiting Red Reynolds home and shopping Mrs G S Fox San Diego and daughter Angie visit sister Mrs W R Stryker Fox recently returned from a world tour and teaches in Long Beach schools
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Loren Horton
Buffalo
Washington
Havre
FE. J. Harmefer
Rockford
Chicago
Aurora
Illinois
Eva Barrow
Kalona
Fairfield
Ida Helscher
Keota
Red Reynolds
G. S. Fox
San Diego
Cal
Angie
W. R. Stryker
Miss Fox
Long Beach
Marmon Shackled to Car Wheel for 100 Hour Test
Marmon will be shackled to the steering wheel of the car for 100 hours under a plan. He will be checked up continuously during the test.
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Marmon
Two More Die From Iowa Homecoming Auto Crashes
Cedar Rapids Iowa reports two more deaths from automobile crashes as fans traveled to the University of Iowa homecoming. Wilbur B. Elliff and S V Fee died in a hospital after yesterday’s crash, raising the toll.
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Wilbur B. Elliff
S. V. Fee
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National Air Tour
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