Indicted in Keokuk for Forgery in Draft Passer Case
A 2 year old annua and a man named Robert Johnson face Keokuk County charges after forging a $200 draft on Stephen Brown of Waterloo Lumber Co. Arrested at St. Cloud Minn. a Lee County grand jury indicted them for forgery. Authorities plan extradition and Waterloo officials seek conviction.
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Annua
Willam J. Galloway
Stephen Brown
Waterloo Lumber Co
St. Cloud
Binn
Hed
Keokuk. In
Lee County Grand Jury
Robert Johnson
Chavee
Keokuk
John Ferrell
Galloway
Johnson
Elty
Waterloo
Lien Countys District
M. GC
Namara
Plot to Steal Lincoln's Body Told to Ad Club
A Lake area plot to remove Abraham Lincoln's body from Springfield tomb was described by John Cedar Rapids at a Waterloo Advertising hub event. The 1876 conspiracy by counterfeiters sought to free their leader Ben Bay from Joliet prison, with operatives learning of the plan and arrests in Chicago ten days later.
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Abraham O Lincoln
Springfield
Ree Burylin
Indiana
Ohn
Cedar Rapids
Othe
Waterloo
Russell- Bar
Weber
Ben “Bay
Toa Prison
Secret Service
Vandila
Lincoln
Chicago
Joliet
Lincoln Highway
Clinton
Bon Boyd
Nanking Officials Named in Probe of Communist Links
The central control committee in Nanking, led by Chiang Kai-shek, proposed detaining ministers Chen Wo-Hsae Teng Yen-Ta and others as enemies of public order. The move followed a Nanking conference intended to bridge extremist and moderate factions within the nationalist party.
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Central ‘Control Committee
Chiang Wai- Shek
Nanking
Din
Praommunist
Par
Borodin
George Hau
Tan Ping-Shan
Chen Wo-Hsae
Teng ‘Yen-Ta
Communist Party
Chen
United Presyon
Nationalist Party
Eugene ‘Chan
Oat Vfankew
ministeThe Nanking
Five Children See Mother Shoot Self After Father Slain
Five children witness Agnes Brogan kill her husband Andrew Brogan and then fatally shoot herself. The incident occurred after a confession in a diary found by authorities. The children described their mother kissing a child and preparing for the grim act before turning the gun on herself. Authorities reported the husband’s death and the mother’s serious condition.
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Calcago
Agnes Bragan
Veronica
Brogan
Andrew
Martin
Beales
Andrew Brogan
Follee
Leary
Iba
Near Beer Poison Suspect Released
Marshalltown Iowa April Kay Harold Grimes was released weeks after arrest for placing poison in near beer intended for County Attorney Roy Pell. Evidence suggested someone else tampered with the beer, indicating Grimes did not commit the act.
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Marshalltown
Kay Te
Harold oGrimes
County Attortney
Roy L. Pell
Khaw
Altho Grimes
Grimes
Heavy Snow and Floods Hit Multiple States in Flood Crisis
The report details widespread flooding from heavy snows across Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Areas such as Poplar Bluff and Memphis faced inundation, with refugees moved to higher ground as trains and rail lines were disrupted. Officials urged levee protection and flood control, while towns like Coffeyville and Neosho reported major damage and loss of property.
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Poplar Bluffs
McClure
Reynoldsville
Ware
Jul
Red Cross
Memphis
Gel C. J. Pouev
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Wervice
Imhor
Frisco
Memiptis- Springfeld
Kansas City
St. Louis
Arkansas
Bowlands
Kansana City
Stremmlin
Kansas
Oklahoma
Coffey Villa
Ian
Verdugy
Missouri’ Pacific
Manis
Guthrie
Oklo
Oswego
Ork Tihsor
Ome
Buertlesville
Caney River
Wace
Prosperity in Iowa Due Rail Head Says
Des Moines April 1 A UPI dispatch quotes Fred We Sars Kent president at Chicago and North Western railroad saying prosperity for Iowa relies on agricultural product supply and strong rail movement. He addresses the Chamber of Commerce urging adoption of natural economic reforms to sustain growth. Marriage licenses listed Charles Reh and Wilhelmina Wester, and other couples in the county records.
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Des Moloes
UPI
Fred We
Sars Kent
Atty Chicago & North Western
Commeree Tee Unienaan
Natral
Deira
House Passes Three-Cent Gas Tax Debate Sows Banking Frustration
The pace of major banking reform stalled as the Iowa House failed to advance the three cent gas tax bill and a deposit guaranty measure. Representative Clyde Charlton noted opposition with Gov. Sundog’s call for banking legislation ignored. A second attempt to loosen rules also failed. Separate actions included the barber license bill passing 15 to 17 with amendments sending it back to the Senate for concurrence, and a receiver seeking asset sales for Shieften Supply Store.
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Clyde Charlton
Polk County
House
Uus
Miummill
Jews, Bankers’ Association
Fred CG. Lorten
Humboldt County
Hru
Dante
Statehouse
Des Martins
Lowa
House of Representatives
Senate
Meanimill
State Board of Herdth
Lcenses
Harbering
Harbers
Mbt
He Koserner
Fragmented OCR History Quiz From 1930s Radio Era
The text poses multiple incomplete questions about radio and railway history. It asks who merged with Graham McNamee on the Canadian National railway, where a station transmitted kilowatts, and details about WRAr 2, 2LO, and Pittsburg broadcasting. It reads as a garbled, OCR based quiz on early broadcasting figures and stations.
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Graham McNamep
Chiere
Dts
Pittsburgh
Congress watches Geneva power parley on naval cruiser plan
In Washington reports say that a forthcoming Geneva conference set for June 12 will address authorizing seven additional cruisers for the American fleet. Senator Hur Milne and Rep Butter of Pennsylvania, leaders on naval committees, push the plan amid discussions with London Tokyo and Washington officials. President Coolidge and Senator Hale voiced cautious support as lawmakers debate leverage tied to ships.
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Washington
Aloy Yue
Geneva
Havng
Congress
Armoricxan
Hur
Milne
Butter
Pennsylvania
Wealth and Haus
London
Tokio
Washlustmn
State Department
Butler
Cing
United States
America
Coolridge
White House
Hale
Youth Admits Shotgun Theft in Juvenile Court
A 16 year old boy pled guilty to breaking and entering the J A Yoong rifle case on Sedgwick Island and was sent to the Training School for Boys at Eldora until age 21 by Judge J J Beem. James Snyder of Notain Street pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and received juvenile confinement. The case stemmed from Nathaniel DeLong’s confession of a traded stolen shotgun.
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J. A. Yoong
Sedgwick Island
James Snyder
Notain Street
Lala Esterday
J. J. Beem
Eldora
Snyder
Nathaniel DeLong
Hint
Cottsr
Radio Amateurs Attend Sixth Annual Short Course
Radio amateurs from seven states register at noon for the sixth annual radio short course in Jiwa. The event gathers members of the Midwest division of the American Radio Relay League with attendance expected to reach a large number before adjournment tomorrow.
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Ames
Aprté
Jiwa
Cadexe
Midwest
American Redia Relay League
Parachutist Rescued After Plane Crash and Escape
A man leaped from a disabled plane at 5000 feet, released his parachute, landed in the river, swam to safety, and was rescued by boat crews. In a separate case Archie Mettane of 318 South State faced forgery charges after a preliminary hearing.
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Washington, DL
Pialiout
B.A. Metielland
Mmking Corps
Dover
Archie Mettane
South State
Tran
J.C. Beem
An Telal
Umbrella Trade Notes Rainy Season Affects Manchester
Weather in Manchester reports a rainy season impacting umbrella sales. The National Union of Manufacturers aims to relieve unemployment in this line, noting most rain occurs at night keeping workers idle. Young people show interest in bright colored umbrellas while older styles fall out of favor.
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Manchester
Hag
Mingkind’s
National Union of Manufacturers Iniarder
Ln Tome
Hila
Shawn
Dad
U S Foreign Trade Shows Favorable Balances Early This Year
In the first quarter US foreign sales rose to 1.202 billion dollars while imports reached 1.044 billion, yielding a positive balance of 157.786 million. Gold imports exceed exports by 0.68 million. The Commerce Department reported these figures from Washington D C in April.
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Washington, D. C
Ten Bays Sent Up Put on Probation in Juvenile Court
Seventeen youngsters appeared before Judge Ralph Otto in juvenile court in Iowa City on April l b pi. Eleven were selected for training schools or probation for lengthy terms. Lev joy s freed of shoplifting sent to the state school at Andora. Three others committed to the state juvenile home at Toledo. The remaining seven placed on probation under county supervision.
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Iowa City
lPi
Ralph Otto
Levjan Djoys
Andora
Toledo
Muddy Roads Delay Local Music Contest Postponed
Lamon April 15 announcement says the She district music contest postponed to April 2 due to impassable roads. Schools are entered. In other news Gerth O Neal files for divorce from Jay O Neal asking $5000 alimony and $5 monthly support for their minor daughter Helen, 14. Cruelty cited. couple married at Vinton October 3 1906.
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Lamon
Ning
Gerth O'Neal
Jay O Neal
Helen
Death of Anna Love in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids area
Anna Love 88 a Waterloo resident died at home of complications after long illness. Born May 18 18a8 she was married to James Love who preceded her in death. Survived by three sisters Mrs Johnson Mrs Spurs and Mrs Anderson of Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Body at O Neefa Towne mortuary.
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Anna Love
Ann. Love
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
C. J. Johnson
Sheffield Avenue
Old
Gaye
Anna Sherwood
James Love
Johnson
Mary Spurs
Th Anderson
Cedar Aplds
O'Neefa & Towne Mortuary
Loomis Editor Iowa Engineer Loomis Editor Iowa Engineer
Loomis, son of Mr and Mrs Loomis, is editor in chief of the Iowa Town State engineering student monthly. He attends West High School as a graduate and is active in campus publications.
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Wi Loomis
Ane N.ou
Loomis
Hasheey Aloo
Vata
Towa
Fine Sineer
Town State
Fle
West High
Temperature notice for Friday event
Weather advisory lists a Friday event at two p.m. with temperatures guiding outdoor plans. Readers should prepare for mild conditions and variable visibility during the afternoon.
Earl Carroll in Psychic Coma Stays Unresponsive
Greenville April 15 Earl Carroll famed theatrical producer and prisoner remains in a deep psychic coma during transit in Atlanta. His Parisian wife Marcelle rushed from New York to his bedside and was admitted to hospital with a severe cold and high fever. Doctor Drei C. Bruce said Mrs Carroll’s condition was not serious.
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Greenville
S. C
Earl Carroll
Atlanta
AC Dea
Carroll
Marcelle
New York
Drei. C. Bruce
Miss Philippines Island Beauty Crowned in Manila Carnival
Jul. Si Marasigan of Manila wins the archipelago title at the annual carnival. She is described as an unbobbed Filipina of Spanish extraction. The article notes beauty contests are small affairs and there are no bathing suit parades, with the sole parade being automobiles. Judges view crowds along routes to gauge public opinion.
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Manila
Si Marasigan
Name Given To Baby At Des Moines In Waterloo Legacy
A brief item notes the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Storm of Des Moines, formerly Waterloo, with a list of names and a ceremony hint. The fragment mentions Rosemary ram advises and Mrs. Alice Healt in a cryptic fashion, including a line about two Negroes electorIy and a date of April 15 1NS.
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Ter
Clare
Rosemary Ram
Alice Healt
Beaghway Heald
Tory Fay
Beneral
Ralph Storm
Des Moines
Waterloo
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