Break Between Capone and His Aide Reported
Chicago officials claim a rift between al Capone and top aide Frank Nitti emerged as Nitti failed to post a 50 000 bond for tax charges. Nitti jailed. Capone reportedly allowed limited prison access as authorities note a swift 75 000 bail arrangement. Elsewhere Capone associates Sam and Jail Gusik also faced similar charges.
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Chicago
Scarface
al Capone
Gang l
Frank Nitti
Nitti
North Side
Capone
Sam
Gusik
Psychology of Optimism Aims at Public Works Boom
The article discusses optimism around a national program named the psychology of optimism and the aim of presenting a positive view of public works. It notes about one billion dollars in public works investments, with about $667.756 million in various sectors. projected costs around $370 million. and federal employment rising since January to 1,038,000, with expectations it will grow by January 1, 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works
Army
Navy
Democratic meeting at Liberty Theater highlights labor issues
The Liberty Theater hosted a Democratic gathering led by County Chairman Fred Dobbyn with speeches from William P. Dennigan and Representative Greenwood. Discussion covered labor rights, shorter work hours, workers compensation, taxation of intangibles, and agriculture policy amid critiques of tariffs and price supports.
Russell Phillips Hospital Patient
Russell Phillips, 108, is listed as a patient at the hospital. Details are incomplete due to the damaged OCR text but indicate a medical event or treatment at the facility in the town. Further information could specify diagnosis or outcome once legible.
Night of unrest ends with stings and flay reports
On the night of November 1 an incident occurred with stingers and a flaying effect reported. Police and witnesses recount a tense scene with unclear motive and several injuries. Investigators review footage and collect statements as the community seeks details.
Charges of tapping the mails in Nebraska probe
Lincoln, Neb. Nov. 1. Charges of tapping the mails were linked to the Nebraska election involving Loris Thorne Browne, director of the Nebraska section of the Electric Light, and how Senator George W. Norris came into possession of a letter Browne sought to have investigated. The letter, written by J.B. Wooten of Chicago, was read at a Blair campaign meeting. The writer doubted Norris could be defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Loris Thorne Browne
Pial Electric ‘Light
George ‘W. Norris
Browne
Post- Ae
J.B. Wooten
Chicago
Public Service Magazine
Blair
J . Norris
Frank Harris Faces Bandit Hold Up in Toledo
Jakk C, a former local figure from Washington, recounts a Toledo robbery where two bandits armed with pistols entered a store to seize bank collection money. Paul Cocunaur and express company guards intervened as Frank Harris, driving a truck, faced the attackers. Harris drew his revolver and ordered the robbers to drop their weapons amid a tense standoff.
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Jakk
Sais
Sth
Harris
Washington
Toledo
Ohio
Express
Paul ‘Cocunaur
Nk C. Harris
October Weather Report Shows Rainfall and Temperatures
The October weather report, prepared for publication, notes rainfall totals and daily statistics. It lists mean minimum and maximum temperatures, and describes the month as having clear days and cool periods with several days of rain. The report includes specific figures for temperatures and rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linhanbe
Hospital transfer under Keller ambulance
A patient from Virginia Crawford was moved from the hospital to her home on Mt E Fourth Street this afternoon, in a Keller ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Virginia
Crawford
Mt. ‘E. Fourth Street
Keller
Selected Winners of Local Baby Contest
Judges selected the prettiest babies in the vicinity aged one, naming John Murray of Third Street and Mary Alford of Washington R R as top boy and girl. Mrs Ralph Martin and Ed served as judges after a long judging process amid many entries. organizers extended thanks to participating parents.
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Etil Shopp
Nown
John Murray
N. E. Third Street
Mary Gous Alford
Washington R. R
Ralph Martin
Harris
Wounded man falls and strikes head in morning incident
A man sustained head injury when he fell this morning striking an up edge of a surface. Paramedics responded but details are scarce. Further information on his condition and the incident remains unavailable at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
Logan Feland
Pacific
Jasonville Miner Slate Fall Victim
In Jasonville Indiana on November 1 the body of Sherman Mc Coy was recovered from a slate fall at the Bogle mine where he was entombed. The incident occurred during mining operations and authorities began an investigation into the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Isonville
Ind
Sherman McCoy
Bogle Mineri
No Registration for Voter Qualifications Highlighted
About ten days before election time some people wonder whether they are qualified to vote. The piece notes general qualification rules require citizenship and age but stresses residence requirements of six months in state and sixty days in township, ward, or precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Fred Vaught In Serious Condition After Stroke
Fred Vaught of Washington is in serious condition after a second stroke at his home last night. He had previously suffered a stroke about five months ago and was reportedly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vaught
Avert
Washington
Howe
Cain Mr. Vaught
Chicago gangsters charged with attempting to murder officer
Two Chicago gangsters Claude Maddox and James Sammons were charged with attempting to kill a policeman to derail testimony. Warrants charging Maddox, tied to reputed crime figure Al Capone, and Sammons were issued as docketed for today in the ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude "Maddox
James Sammons
Chicago
Claude Maddox
James Run Sammons
Maddox
Scarface al Cappiie
Sammons
Trains Wreck in Suburb of Chicago
Chicago November 1 two trains wrecked in South Chicago injuring several and causing about 120000 dollars in damage. Railway men blamed a track mixup with trains traveling end on at slow speed on the same line.
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Chicago
Indianapolis Father Kills Daughter Then Himself Over Bad Check
In Indianapolis a 61 year old man Richard Guiry shot his 22 year old daughter Fera then killed himself after writes a note to the coroner and police saying his daughter was disturbed and he acted for society. He reportedly faced financial woes over a $150 counterfeit check.
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Indianapolis
Fera
Richa
Guiry
Ohig
Ana
Guirys
Rand
Gurry
Sparks Will Filed For Probate Here
The will of the late Martha Sparks is filed for probate naming B Hastings as executor. Dated November 15 1922 the document provides cemetery burial at Cornettville and bequests including May Coleman and Lois Coleman cash gifts, Gertrude Helm cash and silver to the First Christian Church, additional property and small sums to other beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Sparks
Severa Ie Fic
B. Hastings
Greenwood to Speak on Labor at West End Site
Greenwood will address labor groups at the West End site station tonight as part of the campaign's events for the House of Representatives. The city and county laboring forces are urged to attend. the speech is billed as a highlight of the campaign.
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Greenwood
LABOR
Ae Roliond
Arthur H. Grewood Wilk
House of Representatives
Congresseh Hig
Buckley Held for Intoxication in City Court
Thomas Buckley of Indian Street hotel was arraigned in city court after an intoxication incident. He entered a plea of guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Bte
Ossted
Thomas Buckley
Indian Street
Football Scores Report From scattered lines
Scattered football score notes show Princeton and Illinois tied 0 0 while Wisconsin and Indiana also listed with 0 0. Names such as Hall and Petr Haddisson appear in fragmentary context with references to trips and visits across unclear locations.
Oklahoma City Fire Hazard Fight Over Oil Well
Oklahoma City faces a major fire hazard as an out of control oil well erupts spraying crude and gas. Police guard with 200 national guards and 500 workers prepare siege with triple searchlights to contain the blaze as steel cables fail under immense pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Wild Morgan Company
Anchorage
Freighter Believed Lost Near Sault Ste Marie
The freighter Ash, with 25 crew, was overdue near Sault Ste Marie after leaving Fort Leee on Tuesday. Coast Guard cutter Seminole searched the lake for three days but found no trace, raising fears the Montreal vessel may have perished with all hands.
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Saulte Ste Marie
Mich
Ashby
Superior
Coast Guard
Seminole
Montreal
Fort aLeee
Sauke Ste. Marie
Coast
Shotgun Wounds Fatal to Girl in Bluffton Family Home
In Bluffton Indiana a 14 year old girl named Lorna Schueler was fatally wounded by a shotgun discharge at the family home near Ossian. Accidental firing involved her brother Adolph Schueler who was nearby in the pantry when the gun went off. The incident occurred today with investigators expected to question Adolph as a possible witness.
Mr. and Mrs A J SITATEE Head to Chicago and Garrett Indiana
Mr and Mrs A J Sitatee embark on a three item trip covering Chicago Betcott Hed Garrett Indiana with plans for stops and return.
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Mrs
A. J. Sitatee
Chicago
Betcott Hed Garrett
Ind
Woman killed man fatally wounded in car pact case
In Gary Indiana a woman believed to be Mrs Frances Clark or Mrs Frances Brown of Pontiac Illinois drove a car carrying J H Rork of Pontiac. The vehicle swerved into a ditch on Dunes highway near Chicago. The woman lay dead and Rork died from a heart wound. A $300 envelope to Mrs J W Rork of Pontiac and a will were found. Police did not know their relationship.
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Gary
Ind
Frances Clark
Frances. Brown
Pontiac
Ill
J. H. Rork
Dunes Highway
Chicago
J. W. Rork
J.hork
Dees
Election board distributes ballots and supplies for voting
Election officials prepared 34 precinct inspectors with sealed ballots and supplies for Tuesday morning voting. Each precinct received a set of ballots, with a special ballot designed for the constitutional convention to be cast on Tuesday.
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Election Board
Cisels
Roy Duilliam
Sesbenery
Scout Fund Drive Set by Washington Scout Committee
The Washington executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America announced a fundraiser week starting Sunday, November 16 to raise an annual budget of 1500 dollars for the year ending May 15, 1931. The group notes no public appeal has been needed since May 1929 due to strong prior fundraising. Committee members include John W. McCarty, Rev. George Hitchcock, John S. Hastings, Elmer Buzan, Jacob G. Clark, Henry Nordheim, J. Frank Alva O. Fulkerson, and Arthur W. Allen.
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Washington
Boy Scouts of Auertta
John” W. McCarty
Rev
George c. Hitchcock
John 8. Hastings
Elmer Buzan
Jacob G. “Clark
Henry Nordheim
J. Frank - Alva O. Fulkerson
Arthur W. Allen
Walter Treanor Pike County Boy for Supreme Court
Walter Treanor, a candidate for judge of the supreme court on the Democratic ticket, has broad Washington connections. Formerly from Pike County, he lived there until about age 26 and has spent years as a professor in Indiana University's law school. He is viewed as well qualified, and local friends are backing him vigorously.
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Walter Treanor
Supreme Court
Washington
Pike County
Law School
Indiana University
Bicknell Man Loses Leg In Operation
Ernest Johnson of North Washington street underwent amputation of his right leg just below the knee at Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes. The operation was performed Wednesday morning by Dr. Funk after several days of treatment.
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Nittis Iome
Southwest
Fepinstos
Liberty Theater
Fred Dobbyn
C. L. Collins
Henry Jones
William P. Dennigan
Dobbyn
Indiana University Law School
Washington University
Iran
Tomimittee
Wis Rice Congress
Rome
L . Disoak Farm
Terif
Jehet
Cridge
America
Russell Phillips Hospital
Russel Phillips
Towpta
Frank Harris
Man
Daughter
Sparks
Thos. Buckley
Princeton
Hilinois
Hall
Wisconsin
Damé
Indiana
Kentucky
G.effoit
Carolina
Petr Haddisson
Foamreeets
Rein
Heads Marines
Oklahoma
Rork
PIKE
Bicknell
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