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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1927

Page

3

Death of Mac Maxwell in Colorado shocks Crawfordsville

Relatives here were surprised to learn Mac Maxwell had died Saturday at his home in Greeley Colorado. He had recent health concerns but appeared improved before a telegram announced his sudden passing. Mrs John Lease traveled to Avoca Iowa to join her uncle William.

Crawfordsville Mac Maxwell Greeley Colorado John Lease Avoca Iowa William

J Maxwell to Attend Funeral in Greeley

Mae’s hometown ties and family survivors are noted as J Maxwell travels to Greeley for a funeral. The record recounts extended visits to Washington and Fairfield and lists numerous relatives and acquaintances visiting or returning from trips. Our high school baseball team lost 2 to 1 at Hillsboro in a closely contested game.

Bettors on Fight Victimized in Chicago Disappearance

Police hunt for betting commissioner Charles Chrysler believed to have vanished after organizing Tunney Dempsey wagers totaling about 156000. He left a bank with 5500 to pay bettors named by a list, while hotel staff received a directing telegram. Some fear kidnapping with money intended for bank.

Chicago Charles Chrysler

Leiter Wins Case Over Conduct Of Levy Leiter Estate

Chicago judge upholds Joseph Leiter as administrator of the 21 million Levi Leiter estate after dismissing Lady Marguerite Cyde’s bid for a new administrator. The ruling requires an accounting before a master in chancery. The suit drew social figures from Chicago and New York including Lady Marguerite, Marquis of Curzon, Lady Mosely, and the Baroness Ravensdale.

Chicago America Marguerite Cyde Suffolk Berk Joseph Leiter Levy Leiter Sullivan Marguerite Lester New York Marquis of Curzon Mosely Baroness of Ravensdale Zeigler Ilinois Leiter Levi Leiter Joe

Sister of Mrs Will Townsley Dies in Lincoln Neb

Mrs John Porter died at her Lincoln Nebraska home on Sebbath morning at five o clock. She leaves children Hal and John of Denver Cole Rob and Frank and Elsie and Esteline of Lincoln. She was sister of the late J H Trotman of Morning Sun and Mrs Will Townsley of this city. Burial will be at Oxford Nebraska her former home. She was known in this city and Keota where she formerly lived. Mrs Townsley left yesterday for Nebraska to attend the funeral.

John Porter Lincoln Neb Sebbath Hal John Denver Cole Rob Frank Elsie Esteline J. H. Trotman Morning Sun Will Townsley Oxford Nebra Keota

Thousands of Barber License Applications Filed in Iowa

Des Moines report shows about four thousand applications for barbers licenses received by the State Department of Health. McGynder notes a daily influx of two to three hundred as the exemption period nears October 2. Eligible barbers from July 4 may obtain exemption with a three dollar fee. others must take a ten dollar exam and cover travel and lodging costs.

Des Moines State Department of Health John T. McGraader Parber Division Towa State Department of Fleals McGynder Remalone

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Nellie Manners J Maxwell Mae Sam Luis Valley Colo T. W. Sloan Monmouth Manners W. P. Davidson Mary Washington A. M. Cowden David Johns Prudence Bert Orris Ruth Hultquist H. Davis Manda R. C. McCleary Buxbaum J. N. Lease J. S. McCleary R. S. White Frank Bentley Waterloo Lee Lease M. D Will Wooley Wilma Christine William Griffith Fairfield Frank McCoy Stanwood Hillsboro Bettors E. P. Okes St. Louis Frisch Frank Frisch Nashua Supreme Portia Zibella Constanza Marbury Bell Grade Veloria Sieves Beacon & Amana Blankets Beacon Part Amana Ward & CO Frank L. Wilson
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