Four Gunmen Wound Paxton Postal Clerk In Barrage
Paxton Illinois. Four gunmen storm a night postal office wounding Harry Swanson a clerk and claiming vengeance for three men convicted in a prior post office robbery. Swanson who was bound and gagged during the attack described the confrontation and the gunmen's motive. Swanson identified the three convicted men who were sentenced in connection with the gem robbery. The town earlier aided in catching the bandits.
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Pe Phe
Associated Presse
Paxton
Harry Swanson
Swanson
Siven
Paxton Swanson
Ofice
Passing of William Fleming Former Washington resident
The Denver Post reports William Fleming 76 of 384 Vallejo Street Cheyenne Wyoming died after being struck by a car on Forty Fourth Avenue and Federal Boulevard as he crossed the street He was on his way to church and lived with sister Sadie Fleming and niece Emma Fleming He worked a truck farm and was deaf and nearly blind The accident was deemed unavoidable by Deputy Coroner George Bostyik Survived by brother G V Fleming of Arkansas Colorado and sister Mrs W O M Stone of Annandale Minnesota.
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Denver Post
G. A. Burham
Cheyenne
Wyo
William Fleming
Washington
Vallejo Street
Thirty-fourth Avenue
Federal Boulevard
CM. Hollick
Arvad
Fleming
Sadie Fleming
Emma Fleming
Cty
George Bost Yik
Hollick
Ro B E. Tillett
Large Attendance at State W C T U Meet in Mason City
Mason City Iowa October 28 Several hundred people attended the state W C T U annual convention alongside 244 delegates and visitors In the first Methodist church Mrs Ida B Wise Smith state president delivered her annual address A half hour organ recital opened devotions The program included vocal solos duets and the Woman's Club chorus Mrs Josephine Sizer of St Paul spoke The morning session covered officers elections and committee reports Sioux City prohibition administrator G A Brunsen was announced to speak at the afternoon enforcement conference Dr Earnest Cherrington of Westerville Ohio secretary of the world league against alcoholism was listed as evening speaker The Chamber of Commerce glee club planned to sing
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Mason City
Ida B. Wise Smith
First Methodist
Woman's Club
Josephine Sizer
St. Paul
Minnesota
G. A. Brunsen
Sioux City
Towa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Earnest Cherrington
Westerville
Ohio
World League Against Alcoholism
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Cars Collide Near Algona Killing One Driver
Algona Iowa October 28 reps Ver non Outten 22 of Algona was instantly killed Wednesday evening when her car collided with another automobile near the St Joe bridge south of here. The occupants of the second car were uninjured.
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Algona
Vernon Outten
Alcona
St. Joe Bridge
Here
Iowa General Fund balance may fund university and college buildings
Des Moines reports Iowa's strong general fund balance could enable funding for a new library at the University of Iowa and a dairy building at Iowa State College within two years. Budget Director B. E. L. Hogue and State Treasurer R. K. Johnson estimate about one million dollars could be set aside with legislative approval, though no budget provision has been made yet.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
State Treasury
University of Iowa
Iown State College
BE. L. Hogue
R. K. Johnson
Miller Promotes Good Roads Plan With Serial Certificates
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex R. Miller outlines a plan to finance a statewide road program. He proposes serially maturing anticipation certificates funded by future gasoline tax and automobile license receipts, with modest tax increases to retire the certificates as they mature. He asserts the plan is equitable, avoids a general property tax, and would allow hard surfacing of main roads within years.
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Alex R. Miller
Neadad
Georce Turner
Wairfield
Lavenport
Arizona Senator Cameron seeks inquiry into campaign funds
In St Louis on October 28 Senator Reed of Missouri announced a formal inquiry into Arizona's senatorial campaign. Republican Senator Cameron and backers are accused of $100,000 from Cooper and hydro electric interests to influence the race. Cameron denies the charges, while Arizona Democrat Ashurst says evidence suggests large sums were used.
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Resoociated Press
ST Louis
Arizona
Reed
Missouri
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Cameron
Cooper
Ashurst
Portland
Charles L. McNary
Ovegon
Senator Campaign Funds Committee
George Putnam
Portland Oregonian
Portland Electric Power Company
Frederick Steiner
Robert N. Stanfield
Putnam
The
Oregonian
Stanfield
Y M C A Physical Education Program
The Washington Y M C A physical department outlines its active program. It highlights swimming lessons with lifeguard training, calisthenics, apparatus, games, and swimming lifesaving classes. It lists leagues, camps, tournaments, a leader corps, and supervision by Bo W Detrick as Physical Director.
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Y. VI C. A
Department of Physical Education
Bo W. Detrick
Funeral services for Miss Barbara Butler
Funeral services were held at 10 o clock this morning at the Mennonite church in Weyland. The Rev. Mr Schrage officiated with Rev. Mr Pritchard assisting. Mennonite choir provided music. Pallbearers included L, J. KB, Dr. B G Bittler, J KE Witting, Joe, and Henry Mast. Interment followed at Richer cemetery.
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Barbara Butler
Mennonite
Weyland
Mr Schrage
Pritchard
Methodist Church
B. G. Bittler J. KE. Witting
Joe and
Henry Mast
Richer
Funeral for Frank W Miller Held at Goodin Parlors
The funeral services for Frank W Miller were conducted yesterday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev J Reade McCrory at the Goodin funeral parlors. Pallbearers were Fred Werner John Custer D D Sherman T W Harwood Wilbur Richardson and Adolph Spies. Burial followed at Elm Grove.
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Frank W. Miller
Goodin
J. Reade McCrory
Fred Werner
John Custer
D. D. Sherman
T. W. Harwood
Wilbur Richardson
Adolph Spies
Elm Grove
General George Bell Near Death in Chicago Hotel
Major General George Bell, A. and A. retired, is near death in a Chicago hotel. Bell commanded the Thirty Third Division in World War I.
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Chicago
George Bell
Thirty Third Division
Deposed South Dakota Pastor Faces Hearing Over Church Rift
Rev. A. H. Crombie, former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lead, confronted a Black Hills presbytery meeting to decide if he should be ousted after a quarrel with elders. He faces insubordination charges tied to founding a new church against the established congregation.
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Associated Press
Rapid Cie
A. H. Crombie
First Presbyterian Church of
Lead
Black Hills
Crombie
Reverend White Probes Mrs McPherson Teachings at Church
Dr White in a Second United Presbyterian service critiqued Mrs Aimee McPherson's claims on tarrying of the Holy Spirit gift signs and faith healing while urging Christians to imitate Christ. Anta Dougal, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Dougal, underwent surgery at Moline Public Hospital and is recovering well.
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PO White
Second United Presbyterian Church
Sigrit of
Christ
Aimiee Bemple McPherson
Anta Dougal
Hugh Dougal
Moline
Emaculate Conception School
Gangs Prepared for Pitched Battle in Southern Illinois Feud
Franklin county officials ordered the Shelton brothers to leave the county amid a heated feud with the Charles Birger faction. Both sides armed and poised, with two armored trucks and guards on both sides. The Birger group warned of a forthcoming battle as National Guard officers patrol the area near West City and Shady Rest roadhouse.
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Shelton Brothers
Birger
Shelton
West City
Williamson County
Marion
Ill
Williamson
Franklin
Saline
Charles Birger
Shady Rest
Here
Benton
Franklin County
Nirger
Illinois National Guard
Shelton Liamson
Wii
Shaw
Fisher Ready for Fairfield Battle Saturday
Washington fans celebrate as quarterback Fisher, a sophomore, is cleared to play in Saturday’s matchup with Fairfield. His Davenport absence was a key factor in defeat, and his return boosts morale and likely yardage. The squad expects seven backfield players including Weaver, Bain, Morrison, Finer, Luartes, Turner, and Baker to contribute.
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Washington
Fisher
Fairfield
Davenport
Washington High School
Cone McKinstry
Weaver
McKinatry
Sear
McKinstry
Patrfield
Bain
Morrison
Finer
Luartes
Turner
Baker
Lawton
Washington Line
Aho
Bales
Gene Turner
Gallager
Gallagher
Tucker
Gemond
Clyde Pilver
Prett
Benson
Steamer Louisiana Sinks Off New Orleans After Collision
The steamship Louisiana inbound for Miami and Key West sank just outside South Pass after a collision with the Madison near New Orleans. First Mate Adams suffered a broken leg. One unidentified crewman is missing after jumping overboard with a life preserver as fog threatened the area. The Louisiana's crew numbered about 325.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
South Pass
Madison
Gulf and Seashern Steamship Company
Miami
Key West
Pase
Adams
Tampa
Naval Authorities Seek to Unravel SOS Call Mystery
New York Oct 28 Naval authorities seek to unravel the mystery of an SOS call reporting the Peruvian submarine A-1 adrift off Cape Hatteras with disabled engines. The vessel denied sending the message and said it preferred urgent bearings. Coast Guard vessels stood by as the Ref and a sister ship from New London headed to Callao after stopping at Newport News for supplies.
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New York
Cape Hatteras
Coast Guard
Ref
Ahin
New London
Conn
Callao
Penu
Newport
Rot
DIES OF INJURIES IN AUTObile CRASH IN IOWA
Jowa City reports the death of 21 year old Donald Jones of Spencer after a broken neck sustained in a Monday morning car crash near Spencer. He was transported to University Hospital Wednesday morning where he died last night.
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Jowa City
Donald Jones
Spencer
Jones
University Hospital
Voter interest slated to be low in Washington County election
Voters show little interest as Tuesday's election nears with scant campaign spending and few rallies. Colonel Brookhart anticipates strong Republican support and Democrats may cross over, while Alex Miller campaigns actively and hopes to challenge Governor Hammill.
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Washington County
Bae Little
Washington
Col
8. W. Brookhart
Alex Milles
Brookhart
Miller
Colonel Brookhert
John Hammill
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Edgar B Piper
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Springman
Frank Bhearer
Ister Carnival Company
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Kansas
Carnival Company
Abe Beenblossom
Latmore Davis
Crawfordsville
Y.M.C.A. Physical Education Program
Y. M. C. Bee
Washington Y. M. C. A. Physical Department
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Panera
W. Miller
So. Dakota Church
Dr. White
Mrs. McPherson
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Tittle News
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