Chicago Mayor Election marked by one shooting
Chicago voters faced a quiet mayoral contest with scattered violence including a shooting in the 1st Precinct. Police reported no major incidents as turnout reached an estimated 60 to 70 percent of the 303,000 registered voters. Campaigns stressed clean administration with observers noting little mudslinging among Dem nominee Dever and Republican Lueder.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Julius Letton
Whitlam E. Dever
Sevant
Lofton
A. C. l Lueder
William Aa. Cunnen
William Aa. Cunnen, Sarcralist, and Judge Dever
Chirch
Citizens of
Coonen
William Hale Thompson
Chics Stecred
Lueder
Judge Dever
Memers
Kain
Cunea
En Enenty
Hiba
Foster Jury Told Red Stabs Heart of American Life
The case centers on testimony by government witness Francis Morrow who the defense argues was selective. Gray contends Morrow misrepresented Foster and Ruthenberg and that statements from the Bridgman convention were given altered context.
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Foster Jury
Red
Francis Morrow
Giay
Morrow
Charles Ruthenberg
Oster
Gray
Foster
Ruthenberg
Bridgman Convention
Leok
Woman Burned To Death In Fire At Brick Hotel
In St Louis on April 3 Mrs Perthabeth Nicholson died in a fire that also seriously injured two other women. A two story brick structure sustained about 5000 dollars in damage. In Florence South Carolina on the same date federal prohibition officer J Le Foy Yuman was shot during a raid on moonshine stills near Hartsville and died shortly after 2 o clock.
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St. Louis
Perthabeth Nicholson
Florence
8. C
J. le. Foy Yuman
Moonbine Etills
Hartsville
3. C
One Negro to Hang One Given New Trial
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a lower court death sentence for Jos Williams in the slaying of Sara Barbara Thursdale, sending the case back to district court for a new trial. Roy Maupin, condemned for killing Joe Hayes, must hang per the court, with execution date to be set by Gov Kendall. The decision cites improper testimony from a suspect linked to the case. Williams awaits a second trial after a prior stay.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Suepreme Court
Jos Willams
Sara Barbara Thornsdale
Valley
Junction
Sna
New
Lrgnl
Roy Maupin
Joe Hayes
Supreme Court
Thompson
Polk County
Maupin
Kendall
Polk County District Court
George Davenport
Miss Thursdale
Sherry WL. Robb
Fred O F. Fayille
High Court
DeGraf
Arthur
Preston
Wiliams
Chaplin Film Cut Again at Mason City Palace
April 3 Mason City, Va. The Pilgrim showing at the Palace theatre had a scene cut after protests by preachers and a man who claimed Klan ties. Manager Ralph Ravenscroft removed about a quarter of the film. The preachers deny any Klan connection.
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Chaplin
Grace
Mason City
Charlie Chaplin
1& Prascher
Bayleg
Ton Uny
Palace Theatre
By & Man
Ralph Ravenscroft
Ku Klux Klan
Mason City appoints Don A. Davis as police chief
Don A. Davis, World War veteran and former sheriff s deputy, is named chief of police in Mason City Iowa effective immediately, succeeding Thomas Lacks who served 20 years. The new council also names C E Cooper as building commissioner and Toward Ramsey as police judge replacing Jay Lorenz, with Dr W Hubbard becoming health officer succeeding Dr J McDonalds.
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Mason City
Don A. Davis
Thomas Lacks
Lacks
State Association of Police Chiefs
C. E. Cooper
W. F B. Huffman
Ramsey
Jay Lorenz
W. Hubbard
J McDonalds
T . Ht
Des Moines Building Trades Strike Idle 1100 Workers
Des Moines reports a wage strike by building trades leaving 1100 workers idle. Downtown construction and school projects halted as laborers plumbers and steam fitters join the walkout. Some plasterers and bricklayers may work. non members of the Master Builders Association feel less impact.
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Des' Hoines
Des’ Moines
Apri
Master Builders of
Des Moines
Master Builders’ Association
Hickmans Sentence Affirmed by Court
Des Moines April 3 The conviction of Arthur and Benjamin Hickman, sentenced to life imprisonment at Fort Madison for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Albert Patton of Page county, was upheld in the Iowa supreme court today. The Hickmans held up at Shenandoah about two years ago, were pursued and overtaken by Patton at Binghan. Patton died shortly after. The case was tried in Cass county district court.
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Des Moines
Arthur
Benjamin Hickman
Fort Madison
Albert Patton
Page County
Iowa Supreme Court
Hickmans
Shenandoah
Patton
Binghan
Cass County
Three for Educational Board Renamed by Governor
April d-Gov Ken dall sent to the senate for confirmation the reappointment of three state board of education members. Terms expire July 1. Nominees include Willem Bluckslager Ligbon George Baker Davenport and Anna Lawther of Dubuque. Reappointment referred to a committee for report in executive session.
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Des Maines
Kendall
Senata
State Board of Education
Willem , Bluckslager
Ligbon
George T. Baker
Davenport
Anna B. Lawther
Dubuque
Renats
Baker
Carros
Iowa National Guard Encampment at Camp Dodge Aug 7-21
Des Moines announces the annual Iowa National Guard encampment will be at Camp Dodge for all units except the field artillery from August 7 to 21. The field artillery will proceed to Camp Knox Kentucky for their joining squad.
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guar
Camp Dodge
Field Artillery
Towa
Camp Knox
Iowa City Woman Receives 1842 War Pension
Mrs. Marian A. Clark of Iowa City is among 41 war widows granted a pension from the War of 1842 records. The widow of John R. Clark, she resides in BT, Iowa City, and her pension is noted in pension records and filings.
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Iowa City
Winton Junction
Marian A. Clark
John R.clark
Durean
Forty Seventh Annual Parlor Reading Meeting at Cedar Falls
The April 3 meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Santee marked the forty seventh annual Parlor Reading. Officers elected were Dr Jassie Parrish president C B Santee vice president Mrs Levi Jewell secretary and treasurer Mrs O I Leonard Anton Sifsgard and Charles E Kroesen members of the executive committee.
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Cedar Falls
C. B. Santee
Jassie Parrish
Levi- Jeweil
O. i. Laonard
Anton Sifsgard
Charles E. Kroesen
Executtve
Des Moines: Witty charged with drug distribution
Frank Witty, 48, a high school janitor in Des Moines, was charged with peddling dope to students. He was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Judson Piper and waived to the grand jury for action in May.
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Des Moines
Frank Witty
Witty
U.S
Judson Piper
Europe
S. P. Fogdall
Des Moines University
America
Pogdall
League of Nations
Togun
Farm Bureau
Keokuk
Kate of Sanders
Tinots
Chicago
Scotland
International Railways Link Clears Guatemalan Rift
Washington reports a 15 year dispute over the Pan American railroad to Guatemala has been settled with a new HelAtlas line. The contract, aided by the United States, sets a route through Chiquimula and Guatemala City with a $1.56 million payment for construction. Latour and Geissler led negotiations. Pondarna oversaw public works. The line will connect New York to the Gulf of Fonseca and shorten Atlantic-Pacific travel by about a week via Puerto Barrios.
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Flaternation News Wire
Washington, D. C
American State Department
Hur H
Geissler
Guatemala
International Railways of
Centre America
Gustemala
New York
Gulf of Fonseca
Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
United States
Puerto Barrios
U.S
Guatemala City
Adrian Recinos
Francisco Latour
United Geissler
Rafael D. Pondarna
Republic of Guatemala
International Railways
Minor C. Keith
Kaith
Iise
Zacacapa
Herrera
Keith
Chiquimula
Dkeith
Senor Don Latour
Washington
Whisky Warehouse Heist In Baltimore by Guards
April 3 report from Baltimore notes two government guards and a company watchman robbed the Balty more Distilling warehouse. A large quantity of whisky was stolen and four or five trucks were loaded before the theft was halted or detected.
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Baltimore
Baltymore Distilling Company
Workers Protest Omiting of Men at Krupp Plant
Public protest from the workers council at Krupp against French troop actions follows a labor termination call. The document condemns war and militarism, notes forced silence by officials, and describes the shooting of workers as unprovoked. Berlin reports French pressure easing in the Ruhr and rising funeral attendance for Krupp victims.
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Drees
Easen
Krupp
Workers’ Council
I Kropp
Jwhien
United Press
Berlin
Ruhr
Bochantsina
Essen
Buer
Berg- Wann-Glueck
Army Fliers Return From 6000 Mile Flight to Washington
Six air planes completing a 6000 mile route from San Antonio Texas to Washington DC arrived at Bolling Field. Secretary of War Weeks and other officials welcomed the flyers after their Caribbean and Washington leg.
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Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Tex
Washington
Caribbean
Aedly Aire
Bolling Field
Weeks
Irish Women Fight On in Guerrilla War in Ireland
Reports from Dublin and Cork describe Irish women continuing a guerrilla struggle, with Nell Ryan appealing to American women for support. The statement asserts torture of prisoners, 12,000 Irish prisoners, and that women will not yield. Bomb explosions and attacks near Cork rail station injure soldiers and a girl as five republicans are captured.
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Dublin
Maor Trish
Republic
Jinglea
Sthru
Nell Ryan
Richard Mulcahy
Free State Army
Kilmanhen
Alty
Treland
Ireland
Free State
Cork
Bambed
Michigan Republicans cheer election gains and unity
Detroit reports a Republican sweep of minor state officers as Bert D. Cady, state committee chair, says Michigan voters rallied for the presidential campaign. Democrats note Detroit mayoral race where Frank W. Doremus won by a narrow margin, while Ferris’s Senate seat remains Democratic.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Bert D. Cady
Republican State Central Committee
Cady
W. N. Ferris
United States Senate
Perris
Discovery of a semi tropical valley on sixtieth parallel
Victoria, B. C., April 3. Frank Perry, a veteran northern trapper, reports discovering a semi tropical valley at the sixtieth parallel on the BC Yukon border. The valley hosts unusual flora and fauna, with a 70 degree temperature difference from surrounding ridges and dense mist. Perry traveled 240 miles from the coast, found hot springs, and noted oversized grain ears and large roots after testing seeds. Moose and bears are smaller with finer fur in the valley.
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Yukon
Frank Perry
Northern
Perry
Thei Iysterious
O Tidge
Aoise
Bride of Three Months Interrupts Husband with Ex Folly
In Chicago in April 2 discussion Mary Cutler Robbins former wife of the Armour Car Company heir sues in morals court with Douglas, the advertising man. Mrs Nadine C Douglas denounces Robbins as an Amazon after a second raid on the divorcee’s apartment finds Douglas in pajamas and Robbins in negligees. Douglas says he wed in Crown Point Indiana in January.
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Chicago
Cutler Robbins
Armour Car Company
Noval
Douglas
Judge Dismisses Jury Over Foreman Tampering in Liquor Conspiracy Case
Philadelphia April 1 Judge J W Thompson discharged the jury in a case charging 29 men with conspiracy to illegally withdraw and sell liquor. Foreman Terrence OLoughlin is held on contempt of court with bail set at 5000 dollars. He will have a hearing Thursday. A new panel is to be assembled on April 235.
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Philadelphia
J. W. Thompson
United States District Court
Terrence O'Loughlin
Thompson
Lord Carnarvon in critical condition after insect bite
Calvo Egypt April 3 Lord I Carnarvon discoverer of Tutankhamen's tomb, in a critical condition from a mysterious insect bite. Doctors say there is a chance of recovery. Friends stay at bedside through the night. Two men injured and property damage over 500 in Hutchinson Kansas as storms hit southeast area.
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Calvo
Egypt
Lord I Carnarvon
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Hutchinson
Kan
Here
City Health Report Shows Better Conditions Over Past Year
The annual health board report by Charles C. MacKay cites fewer typhoid cases and deaths, lower diphtheria figures, no scarlet fever deaths, and limited smallpox exposure. National trends show declines in typhoid, measles, scarlet fever, and pneumonia, due to city state and federal cooperation. Dr Harry W Sigworth presented a broader city health overview.
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Charles C. Mac Yi
MacKay
Federal Bureau
United States
Harry W. Sigworth
Wife Charges Husband Arrested for Attempted Flight to Chicago
Mrs. Roberts of 745 Vinton street had her husband arrested at the Illinois Central depot after he tried to board an eastbound train to Chicago. He demanded bail, and an attorney arranged it only if he surrendered belongings, including $48 and two Chicago tickets. Police recovered an extra $50 and a greenback stash hidden in a handbag at home of Mrs. W. A. Borden, who died at 1527 Center street after a prolonged illness with service details provided by Petersen Bros. chapel and St. Paul’s M E Church.
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FL i. Roberts
Roberts
Vinton Street
Chicago
Joe Holker
Illinois Central
Center Street
Nice
Schuylkill County
Waterloo
W. A. Borden
St. Paul's M. BR. Church
W. Steeley
M. Daniel
Vancouver
B. G
A. H. Daniel
Waterino
Petersen
First Baptist Philadelphia reports strong year end balance
The annual report shows progress across departments and a balanced treasury. Subscriptions cover a 4400 dollar budget for next year. Charles Shaffner elected chairman. officers include N W Grooms trustee FE A Schaefer treasurer Clarence Cropper Sunday school superintendent Roman Libby assistant superintendent George Murray head usher. First Baptist Philadelphia Baraca class party hosted by Isa Neva Steinneyer featured games and contests. William Thomson sang Scottish numbers with C A Sassera Baraca leader and Mrs R S Wil Kamson teaching girls.
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Church Treasury
Charles Shaffner
N. W. Grooms
FE. A. Schaefer
First Baptist Philathea
Baraca
Isa Neva Steinneyer
William Thomson
C. A. Sassera
R. 5
Wil, Kamson
Railway official talks to Kiwanis on freight and passenger rates
Be. Ef Stoop of the Great Western Railway addressed Kiwanis members on railroad issues. He warned against lowering rates and opposed legislative bills that raise operating costs through new regulations. He cited La Follette valuation plans and urged cooperation to stop rate increases. Stoop recounted France war experiences and praised French efficiency in handling trains behind the Argonne drive.
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EF. Stoop
Oelwein
Chica
Great Western Railway
Kiwanis Club
United States
Savery Rand
la Follette
Law Service
France
Ar. Stoop
Co. C. Thirteenth Engineers
America
Stoop
Plemis Not Guilty In Desertion Case
This morning Roberts returned and demanded a trial. He was arraigned before Judge O. B. Courtright of the municipal court on a charge of wife desertion and failure to provide for his minor children. The attorney defendant pled not guilty as witnesses were still being examined at noon.
Progress at First Presbyterian Church marked by growth and plans
One hundred members of United Presbyterian church attended the annual session revealing thriving conditions spiritually, numerically, and financially. Elders and trustees were elected to terms, chimes dedication set for May 30, and a summer dedication of the church proper discussed as plans for continued Sunday school and church work move forward. Dr. John Robertson Macartney presided part of the session.
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First Presbyterian Church
Roy Graham
David Stevenson
Cedar Heights
J. S. Bartley
F. T. Bentley
J.D. Liffring
John Patterson
J. P. Berry
Wid. Stevenson
Trumbauer
K. W. Rath
John Bartley, Jr
Kk, McQuilkin
John Robertson Macartney
J. Watt
Lawmakers Clash Over Long and Short Haul Bill
House debate centers on a motor vehicle bond requirement and park land grants. Edson claims insult in the committee letter while Anderson cites growing confidence. Hauge bills to grant Des Moines river reclaimed land as a park face resistance over county water power and state payment. Governor Kendall opposes the Des Moines grant without city payment, per Rep. McCivune.
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Edson
Buena Vista County
Anderson
Letler
Rankin
Hauge
Des Moines
Lang
Raccoon
Polk County
Kendall
McCivune
Mahaska
Oil stock frauds bared by gov t in Owindle roundup
Fort Worth, April 3. Government agents continued a roundup of alleged million dollar fake oil promoters in Texas. Promoters, including Frederick A. Cook linked to the Petroleum Producers' Association, faced complaints charging mail fraud as investigations target eight promotion firms with hundreds of thousands of stockholders.
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Gov't
Owindle
United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Fort, Worth
Petroleum Producers’ Absolution
Texas
Toe Prederick A
Arc- Us
Ostofiica
S. E. J. Cox
Petroleum Producers’ Association
Doc Cook
Cook
Revere Company
Revere
State to Prosecute King Ben Parnell
Lansing April 2 Gov Groesbeck orders immediate inquiry into the house of David affairs directing the attorney general to file Quo warranto in Ingham county circuit court to determine if the house of David should be shut down He also asks the attorney general to urge the Prosecuting attorney of Berrien county to press criminal action against King Benjaminiegs?
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Lansing, Mich
Alex Groesbeck
House of David
Ingham County
Houga of David
Berrien ‘County
Benjatia
Rupture Relief Ad Promises Free Sample Pad
A vintage advertisement urges ruptured individuals to try a Sponge Rubber Rupture Pad. It claims instant relief and possible recovery without purchase, offering a free sample by mail to BD H Scott, Hernia Expert, Akron Ohio, with no obligation to buy.
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H. Scott
Scott
Akron
Ohio
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