Death by unseen nudge in Connecticut prison? Chapman executed
A detailed account of Gerald Chapman's execution at Wethersfield prison in Connecticut. The report describes the bolt and counterweight mechanism that caused his neck to snap twice, the quick process, the scene witnessed by reporters, and medical confirmation of death. It notes Father Barry's presence and the rapid, brutal nature of the execution.
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Aydantes
Kiteutirn
AN. OR
Sted Corresipender
State
Wethersfield
Cora
Ld Chapman
Gerald Chipman
Atr
Connecticut
James Skelly
New York City
Chapman
Clapmian
Michael P. Barry
Rene Fonci Plans New York to Paris Flight Attempt
Rene Fonci, the celebrated French ace, will arrive in the United States in June to attempt a flight from New York to Paris. The endeavor is scheduled between June 20 and July 1 with hopes of circling sea caps and achieving a notable aviation milestone.
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Caps
Rene Fonci
Nce of Aces
United States
New Fork
Paris
Unidentified Figures Present at Buried Body in Mt Benedict Cemetery
A man killed by his own wife was buried today at Mount St Benedict cemetery. Only two veiled women, two lawyers, and several reporters attended. The identities of the women were kept secret, and one may have been key witness for alibi purposes.
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Driea
Chapman
College Bus Tour Planned for Wartburg Orchestra
Maurice Welsh of the JW, GL Ry announces Cedar Valley road signed with Wartburg College to haul the college orchestra on a 1 000 mile tour to Town and Nebraska towns by bus. Moose lodge 72 plans multiple trips including a Mooseheart visit. Minnesota singers from Iowa State Teachers College finished a week long trip. Town State Teachers College students plan outings to Devil's Backbone state park Wisconsin and McGregor.
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Maurice Welsh
GL Ry
Cedar Valley Road
Wartburg ‘College
Waverly
Nebraska
Moose Lodge
Mooseheart
J Home Tor
Co F. & No
Minnesingers
Iowa State Teachers College
Eles Club
Lowes
Town State Teachers College
Devil's Backbone State Park
Deis
Wisconsin
McCregor
Rail Wage Talks Continue Between Workers and Midwest Officials
In Chicago, a $500 million wage dispute enters its second day as railway employee delegates and midwestern railroad officials resume talks. Workers in the Midwest seek raises from $1 to $1.64 per day, echoing similar demands nationwide. Both sides say no decision was reached and will press on until agreement or new compromise emerges.
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Chicago
Middle Western
Police Seek Cashier and Missing Payroll in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police search for Edward O. Berch a 23 year old Phoenix Leather cashier who vanished after cashing a payroll draft for 1.70. Berch, married with a five year old child, reportedly left his wife and home after a dispute and later disappeared with the wage draft as investigators pursue leads.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Apyi —Palier
Inididieves Reles
Edward O.berch
Phoenix Leather Company
Milwan EK
Chaughing
Rain and Snow Continue Prediction Note
Weather update reports continued rain and snow with forecasting of ongoing precipitation. Local forecasters warn of wintry conditions tonight and into tomorrow with chilly winds and possible snow accumulation.
Poll shows wide views on liquor modification debate
Chicago April 4 The Continent national Presbyterian weekly prints results of a survey by Rev William F McDermott among 44 prominent advocates of sobriety. The poll reveals a wide range of opinions on what constitutes proper modification and its benefits. Respondents include lawmakers, business and professional men, with few favoring a return to the old saloon. Government supervision voices appear from several figures, while most respondents fear increased bootlegging under any moderate alcohol policy.
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Chicago
Quest Homiaire
Sandificcat
Volshad . Net
Presbyterian
Wiliam KF. McDermott
Hilaven
de Uguer
McDermott
Eluvell
Congress
Lev
James Empringham
Nationals Retary
Church Temperance Society
Lewis
Pilcher
Brooklyn
Alvocate Gov't Comrat
Pierce S. de Pont
Wimington
Met
Harey T. Norton
New Jerse
Empringham
Owen Wister
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Court Settles 325000 Suit Over Alleged Theft of Love
The high profile case involving Mary Jean Coward ends in settlement to protect the child’s future. Custody granted to Walter Coward at grandfather’s home as questions linger about the parties and potential appeals. Court observers say a settlement avoids lengthy publicity while leaving open avenues for future action.
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Jean
Mary Jean
Walter
Ai, Coward
Matilda Coward
Kimball Avenue
Courtroom disruption delays jury in unsettled case
In a tense scene Bailiff Frank Robinson struggled to restore order as emotional spectators clashed with security. Judge Stiles finally entered at 4 40 pm and dismissed the jury until morning, leaving only the bailiff and a newspaper man in attendance.
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Frank Robinson
Stck
Stiles
Andrews Tells of Bribery and Crime in Dry Forces
The article recounts General Andrews describing how dishonest employees are sometimes fired for other reasons and notes the challenge of enforcing prohibition. Senator Reed questions prosecutions of dismissed agents, citing that one hundred eighty were committed. The exchange highlights the tension between enforcement officers and the law.
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Andrews
PACE
Reed
STA
Prohibition
Detectives Guarding Chicago Tax Money
Chicago detectives guard the county treasurer's office after a raid plan was uncovered. The gang is said to wear steel vests and use gas grenades to overcome three guards. The treasury collects between 3100,000 and 500,900 daily.
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Chicago
Detective Bureau
Alimony Ordered in Londergan Case Across Two Marriages
The Grundy county case involves Jady Stambrough aiding Ivan G Londergan’s alleged defrauding scheme. Margaret P Londergan wins $11,672.09 unpaid alimony, while second wife Mavie Londergan received $5,000 on Feb 3 1926 and custody of a daughter. additional civil actions tied to Medical Life Insurance and related holdings fill the docket as Londergan remains ill and in seclusion.
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Ivan G.londeraan
Medical Life Insurance ecOompanty
Miss Mg
Grundy County
Margayee P. Londergan
Lan-dergan
Charles EB. Pickett
Pickett
Landergan
Londergan
Medical Life’ Insurance. Company
Insurance Loan & Investment Co
Filet
H. 3. Boies
Margaret P. Londergan
Detroit
Mich
lLanders
Sioux City
Clark & Clark
Mavie’ Londergan
Ivan. G. Londergan
Peti
Betty Lou
Whs
Packard
Marie Londergan
Tor
Thieves Use Truck to Get Hogs at Denver
Two robberies were reported in Waterloo today as police watched for suspects. Hogs valued around 3200 were taken from W. O. BP. & M. stockyards last night, apparently by motor truck, stockbuyer George Jaimke said. Mayor H. C. Bruns urged police to watch for a person who entered a store last night, taking three razors and various coins, candy, and cigars.
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Denver
Waterloo
Patlice
George Jaimke
H. ¢. Bruns
North Pole fliers face danger after plane incident
Capt George Wilkins and Pilot Ben Bielson of a Barrow bound Arctic supply flight were reported injured after a mishap near Barrow Alaska. Word said they had reached Point Barrow but failing to return raises questions about their condition and return plan. In a separate incident Susan Banta, 16, saved herself at a grade crossing when her car was struck by a New York Central locomotive. Her father was injured.
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Wanlen
Ward
George Sh
Starr
Chapman
H. K. W. Scott
Scott
Ashe
Jesse
Chaiiman
Barry
Maruel
Wiverford
Hartford
Conn
Derald Chaginin
Pairba
Alaska
UPII
George Wilkins
Ben Bielson
Detroit
Rice Gets Papers in Gubernatorial Race
Nomination papers for A Fulton Rice Democrat for governor were obtained today by Claude Porter in Des Moines. Also obtaining papers were Dewitt for senator and Wafe Huber for representative, with several marriage licenses and local notices listed among scattered items.
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Rice
Nes Moines
A. Fulton Rice
Centerville
Secretary of State
Claude R. Porter
Bes Moines
Tingley
Dewitt
Aid Wafe Huber
Tipton
Jipers Raray
RIM ADDRESSES KIWANIS CLUTI
A. UG Reid addressed the Siwanis club at the noonday luncheon on the Trial of Jesus from a lawyer’s viewpoint. Also notes include Venice flood brief in Venice California with canals overflowing and high water threat. April 6 INS reported. minor damage. Recruiting for the army discontinued per adjutant general order. army near authorized strength. Mack’s rear room lunch featured Rep McFarlane discusses legislative routine. Lester W Milley operation at Allen Memorial Hospital described as satisfactory.
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A. Ug, Reid
Siwanis Club
Jesus
Lameon
John Welles
Janet Gulle
Venice
Cal
LAATY
INS
Yyular
Genba
Tisbao
Ruf Rebels Attack French Near Tazet
Paris reports indicate Ruf rebels pressed toward Vara near the frontier with clashes as French and allied units mounted a counterattack. Djebel Roy and Stania were reported captured, with casualties mentioned, as the front line faced renewed, widespread activity and expected further attacks today.
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Ruf
Tazet
Paris
INS
Vara
Djebel Roy
Stania
Adi-El-Khin
Memorial service for area residents held after deaths
The obituary notes the deaths of several local residents. Geor drown and Mer Graves of Denver, both due to heart disease, are mourned by family. Services are planned, with details including funeral arrangements and surviving relatives.
Death Driver Ends Life After Transporting Thousands to Cemetery
Danville April g John Howell longtime hearse driver in 28 years, first of horses and later motor probered hearses, who had ferried nearly 10 000 persons to their last journeys, took his own life with a shotgun after a period of illness and despondency. He had answered countless midnight calls in all weather, ending a life spent in deathly duty.
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Danville
Ttl
John, Howell
Howell
Sixty Jurors Drawn for May Term Court
Sixty jurors for the district court May term were drawn at 1 50 p m today. The list includes Waterloo names such as J F Mulkern and Clara Trainor, Cedar Falls Mary Isley, Bennington Mary Daniels, Big Creek William Daegert, Hawk Jacob Madsen, and Poyner Frank Bornans among others. The lengthy roll covers multiple towns with numerous jurors named.
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Eed
Waterloo
B. J. Hayes
Clara Trainor
Charlies L. Rose
Ellen Hiton
Ora A.frauther
Alice M. Landis
Sohn Renk
Charles A. Wish
Leo Ackerman
Byrd Jennings
Guy F. Barron
W. 3. Tisdale
Joseph Lichty
John A. James
Harry V
Taylor
D. A. Hartnett
Martha
Gilbert
D. Dumond
Lulu J. Lichty
Tone Griffith
Ralph Alexander
Pl. J. Bender
Ralph Koester
Bar Chapman
A. W. Wilson
Byra Hill
Lea T. Getty
Uilda Holdiman
W. Cartton Walker
H. al Hoofnagte
A. N. Miller
Flamer
Jolly
Lichty
W.H. Bisbee
FL EL Seckler
H. B. Dewitt
Cedar Falls
Mary Isley
Hor
Burich
Belle O.vnerbocker
Eanil Schmidr
Charles Iylarch
Dora Ayles
Bennington
Mary Daniels
U. Oman
Big Creek
William Daegert
Clementine Goon
H. Gosshvin
Alife Kober
Itagle
Aluart Qteuter
Wilam Siei Ey Hawk
Jacob Madsen
W. J. Parks
HL FL Bunn
Wstosh
Anni Black
Poyner
Frank Bornans
Hundreds of Congratulatory Messages For Mayor Tibbitts
Waterloo celebrates Glenn A. Tibbitts at inauguration as city chief executive. Telegrams and letters arrive from across Iowa and beyond including Gov. John Hammill. Messages honor his rise from humble beginnings and praise his achievement and character.
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Glenn A.tibbitts
Waterloo
Montana
Oklahomie
John Hammill
Tibbitts
Funmier
Nome
Our Glenn
Nonor
Altho
Vinton Man Loses Auto Damage Appeal
Des Moines April 6 UP The Iowa supreme court reversed a $21 000 auto damage award to Herman Langham of Vinton for a collision with a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train. The high court found the jury was given an incorrect rule for measuring damages, reversing a lower court decision. This appeal is a second ruling in the case.
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Des Moines
Herman Langham
Vinton
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Safety Film Shown To Northey Employes
A Northey Manufacturing workroom was turned into a temporary projection room at noon to show an educational film titled Paying the Brice for employees. Stan ley Brown of the Travelers Protective Association of Dartford Conn presented the program. The film warned of serious consequences from neglecting minor wounds and will be shown again tonight for Rath Packing Company employees.
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Northey Manufacturing Company
Stanley
Brown
Travelers Protective Association
Dartford
Conn
Rath. Packing Company
Austrian jurist Diek dies in Vienna at 71
An Austrian jurist and former Augstian delegate Franz Klein, aged 71, died today in Vienna Austria. He participated in the German peace conference and had served in public government roles since 1919.
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Te Viensia
Austria
Franz Klein
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