Kidnapped Frolics Cafe Owners Freed After Ransom
Chicago reports say Jackie Adler and Frank Gelell known as Sayre were abducted with Tony Albino, driven blindfolded to separate spots, held five days, and released with no clear ransom payment. Gelell described the captors as eight masked men, and Adler later signaled a note to friends about a pay demand, though authorities doubt any money changed hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jackie Adler
Frank
Sappho Joe) Gelell
Gelell
Adler
Tony Albino
Frank Sayre
Albino
Tony
Tornado rumors denied as winds topple wires in OK
Storm rumors spread after high winds severed lines in Oklahoma City but weather observers denied a tornado strike. Flood waters claim a death in Kansas where 18 month old Lucille Upshaw drowned after slipping into a storm cellar during flooding posted April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Okla
Fort Smith
Ark
Jola
Kan
Lucille Upshaw
Ucstorm
Mills to Close in Hammond Calumet District
Hammond Indiana April 19 The Republic Iron mills of east Chicago employing 250 men will suspend operations indefinitely J J Pladholm superintendent said it marks the first time in five years a mill in the Calument district has closed down indefinitely The entry includes the details of factory closure and the number of workers affected by the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Hammond
Ind
Republic Iron
Mills
Chicago
J. J. Pladholm
First Pacific Coast Radio Broadcast Milestone and Early Figures
A historical note outlines the first coast to east wire relayed sporting event, asks about Merlin Hall Ayersworth, OSU radio station call letters, the vacuum tube auction, Peabody station's role in chaos in American broadcasting, and names like Graham J Andrew Wendell Wheat The Voice of Oklahoma. It also inquires active radio commissioners and the Whispering singing originator, and locations of KFI WBAL WCB WRVA WRHH stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Merlin Hall
Voice of
Oklahoma
KFI
WBAL
WCB
WRVA
WRHH
Temperatures rise in city amid brief warm spell
Readings show a brief warm spell pushing daytime highs into the 70s with cooler nights. Local officials caution residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure as the pattern may shift later in the week.
Film Star John Gilbert Jailed Ten Days for Disturbing Police Peace
Beverly Hills reports film idol John Gilbert was jailed for ten days after pleading guilty to disturbing the police peace. He was released on parole after a night in jail, claiming uncertainty about having drinks before his arrest. Gilbert, amid fan interest, had started a limited personal appearance in Beverly Hills and worried Mayor Will Rogers might hear of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Cal
John Gilbert
Idol
John. Gilbert
Beverly Hill
Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Beverly
3 Hills
Police
eJsere
Gilbert
Star
Rogers
Six Men Killed in Canadian Train Derailment
Toronto April 19 Six men were reported killed in the derailment today of a Canadian National freight train 56 miles west of Hornparne. The engine and tender turned over and 15 cars left the track. The cause of the derailment is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Canadian National
Horneparne
Giants Lose First Game To Boston Braves 9 to 5
Boston April 19 Giants lose the morning game of their Patriots day doubleheader to the Braves 9 to 5. Bentley relieved Greenfield, and the Giants offense struggled early as Boston secured the win.
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Giants
Boston Braves
Boston
Braves
Bentley
Greenfield
Will
New York
Sax
Weld
Fentley
Hamby
Wertz
Gibser
Red Cross Calls for Aid in Major Disaster
Washington reports a Mississippi Valley flood disaster forcing 25,000 from homes. Red Cross seeks 25,000 dollars to sustain food and shelter for an indefinite period as weather forecasters warn flood crests may persist tonight and through the week. National HQ appeals for funds to cover emergency relief already advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Red Cross
Renaes
Scarface Al Loses Million in Hot Springs Gaming
Chicago gangster Al Capone concedes he is broke after gambling in Hot Springs Ark. He boasted of a fortune over a million dollars earlier but says he lost the luck and had to sign an I O U for fifty five thousand in the winter resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lady Luck
Scarface
al” Capone
Reed Says Party Will Not Stress Religious Issues
Kansas City dispatch reports Missouri Democratic leaders say religious intolerance will not shape the 1928 campaign. Senator Reed urges the party to oppose all forms of religious or race discrimination and defend constitutional liberty. Young Democrats rally behind Reed, predicting religious controversy will fade at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Democratic
James A. Reed
Missouri
al Smith
Marshall
Atlantic Monthly
Reed
Young Democrats
Jefferson Club
Democratic Party
America
Boom
Jefferson
Elmer O. Jones
Young Democrats Jefferson Club
Gay. Smith
Jones
Building Permits Report Amid Confusing OCR
Sadie EK and Lavder file additions including a 10 unit expansion. George Fr. Baker plans a heating plant and a dwelling at 229 Cutter. Ry Pierce projects a garage valued at 26 Cutter Sho. Costs cited total about 5 000 and 26 respectively in unclear figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie EK
Lavder
Aerage
Ae Defeyson
George Fr. Baker
Otitide
C. Ry Pierce
Ry Pierce
Four Die as Ex Acat Crash at East Church Kent
An explosion and crash near East Church Kent in April 19xx burned four individuals to death. Authorities identify the victims as four Coccuminta members while investigating the force bombing incident at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church Kent
Eng
Smith faith letter fuels Dems expansion into nation
New York April 19. Gov Alfred E Smith’s letter defending Catholic loyalty to country drew praise from McAdoo Davis Cox Walsh Burleson Gregory Daniels and Bishop Vincent among others. Tammany Hall began plans to expand nationwide to back Smith in 1928, seen as boosting his Democratic nomination hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Charles Marshall
Absecon
N. J
Marshall
McAdoo
William Gibbs McAdoo
John W. Davis
James M. Cox
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Albert S. Burleson
Thomas Gregory
Josephus Daniels
Wilson
Boyd Vincent
Ohio
A. T. Hannet
New Mexico
Ritchie
Maryland
Tammany
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany Hall
Sache
Charles C. Marshall
Self Defense In Mc Mackin Trial Confession Details
Emmetsburg April 19 The slayer Blake Mc Mackin admitted self defense in a signed confession presented at a hearing before District Judge Davidson. Mc Mackin pleaded guilty to murder and testified as to the events after being struck by Boblitt and Laughlin and then firing after fetching a gun. Witnesses total 12 to 13 and the hearing may extend several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Carmichael
Carmichael
McMackin
William McMackin
Blake
Bank Robbery in Littleton Sees $10,000 Loot Taken
Two armed but unmasked bandits entered Littleton First National Bank today and, after herding the president and six employees into a vault at revolver point, escaped with about 10,000 dollars in cash and Liberty bonds. They fled toward Denver eight miles north in a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Colo
TNS
Littleton First National Bank
Denver
Petting Parties in Autos Banned in Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac Wisconsin April 19 UP Chief of Police James Silgen ordered a crackdown on nightly petting parties in automobiles. Police will arrest all offenders, both girls and boys, on charges of disorderly conduct, after residents complained the activity harmed morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
James Silgen
April Showers to Temper Balmy Spring Weather
Des Moines reports mid April weather with springlike warmth. Frequent showers and thunderstorms are expected to mar the pleasant conditions. Central Iowa temperatures should stay moderate while the northern area may see soggy conditions. Heavy showers have been reported across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Man Tells Kiwanians Iowa Not Broke
Des Moines businessman and former Chamber of Commerce secretary Geis Botsford told Kiwanis members at Hotel Russell-Lamson that Iowa farmers are not broke. He cited only seven percent of farms transferred during 1919 to 1923 boom and that 93 percent remained with original owners, with Iowa having few bank failures. Uncle Bob from KYW entertained after.
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Lowa’s
Parkhurst 85 on Honeymoon With Family Friend in LA
Dr Charles Parkhurst aged 85, pastor emeritus of First Presbyterian Church New York and noted crusader against crime, is honeymooning with Eleanor Marx Parkhurst, 65, in Los Angeles after a quiet ceremony. Mrs Marx, formerly a longtime house helper, joined after the death of Parkhurst’s first wife and helped manage the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
INS
Charles Parkhurst
First Presbyterian Church of
St Cloud Man Not Wanted in Keokuk Forgery Case
Thole, arrested at St. Cloud Minnesota and moved to Waterloo and Keokuk for possible identification in a forgery charge, will be released as he is not the man sought in Keokuk under the name Robert Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk, Ta
H. 3
Thole
St. Cloud
Minn
Waterloo
Keokuk
Robert Johnson
Clarence DeMar Again Wins American Marathon
Boston heads DeMar, four time American marathon champion, wins the 31st renewal over 159 starters with a time of 2 40 22 1 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence DeMar
Boston
Highway Policemen Guard Polls In Chicago Suburbs
More than 40 county highway policemen were dispatched today by Sheriff Charles E Grayson to stand guard at the polls in several Chicago suburban villages. Special requests from town authorities prompted the precautions against threats of lawlessness. Villages voting include Kenilworth Lake Bluff Niles Center Tessville Morton Grove Elmhurst and Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles E. Grayson
Graydon
Kenilworth
Lake Bluff
Niles Center
Tessville
Morton Grove
Elmhurst
Harvey
Jailed Candidate Continues Campaign for East Peoria Mayor
J E Millard candidate for mayor of East Peoria was jailed then released to resume his campaign amid charges of operating a confidence game involving 1750 dollars. Edward Gerdt obtained a warrant alleging Millard borrowed 1750 dollars as school board member and refused to repay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Til
J. E. Millard
East Peoria
Edward Gerdt
Millard
Deersville Ohio reports rare births and deaths in village
Deersville Harrison county Ohio a village of 96 residents shows no births in four years and no deaths in 15 months amid aging population. The town notes two churches a grade school a flour mill a doctor and post office with limited rental housing and high assessed values. Nearby Cassville with 39 residents has had one death in ten years and lacks major institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deersville
Harrison County
Ohio Hills
Cassville
Earthquake Shocks Figueira Barros Prompt Panic
A brief, violent earthquake rocked Figueira Barros, prompting residents to flee to open fields in fear. No casualties reported though some property damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
INS
Figueira Barros
Senate approves gas tax bill as legislature adjourns
Des Moines April 19 Gov John Hamm signed a measure raising the gasoline tax from two to three cents per gallon with the new rate in effect July 4 The forty second Iowa general assembly adjourned sine die after a dispute over the bill title and voting requirements The session ended amid questions of constitutionality and possible court challenges May face court fight as lawmakers consider the legality of the act Two representatives voted against the enrolling report citing illegal passage or the need for reconsideration
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Des Moines
John Hamm
Statehouse
Iowa
General Assembly
State Senate
House
Senate
Pesident Kimball
The
A. Twothirds
Byron Allen
Pocahontas
Clyde Charlton
Nebraska Schools to Teach Honesty and Morals
Lincoln, April 19. A bill passed by the Nebraska House requires courses on morals, honesty, courtesy, obedience to law, respect for the flag and parents, and the need for honest labor in all Nebraska schools. The bill mandates teaching of national and state constitutions and becomes effective immediately. the Senate had already approved it and Governor McMullen is expected to sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Nebraska House of Representatives
Senate
McMullen
Notables to Open Big Gift Hospital Battle Creek Mich
Notables gather for the formal opening of a $750000 hospital in Battle Creek Michigan funded by Mrs Leila Y Post Montgomery widow of C W W Post. Gov Fred W Green will speak with Arch Bishop Keane Bishop Michael J Gallagher and Mayor John W Daley among guests. Over fifty Michigan priests are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Leila Y
Post-Montgomery
C. WW. Post
Dubuque
Sisters of Mercy
Fred W. Green
Keane, Dutuque
Michael J. Gallagher
Detroit
John W. Daley
Michigan
Mortuary notice for Mrs Susan Bowman 84
Mrs Susan Bowman 84 died at 10 55 a m today after a stroke suffered at 7 45 a m. She lived with her daughter at 324 South street for 10 months and was born in Somerset county Pennsylvania in 1843. Survived by daughter and son Dr Ross Bowman Huntington Park California. Body at Kistner mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Bowman
M. W. McMullen
South Street
Bowman
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Bowman
Lutheran Church
Stoyestown
Ross Bowman
Huntington Park
Cal
Kistner
Obituary of Miss Mabel Siebenburg of Riceville
Miss Mabel Siebenburg of 1406 Lafayette street died at 5 30 a m today at Oakdale sanitarium after a three year illness from tuberculosis. Survived by father Mark Siebenburg Riceville two sisters Mrs Ella Merznich and Bertha Siebenburg both of Riceville also two brothers Harry and Colonel Siebenburg of Stockton Ill Funeral services at 2 30 p m Friday in First Baptist church Riceville Rev Ed Bodenham pastor officiating burial in Riceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Siebenburg
Lafayette’ Street
Oakdale Sanitarium
Oakdale
Mark Siebenburg
Riceville
Ella Merznich
Bertha Siebenburg
Lafayette Street
Harry
Colonel Siebenburg
Stockton
Ill
Priday
First Baptist Church
Ed Bodenham
Mrs Nancy Parsons Funeral Services Set
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Parsons 73 wife of Morgan Parsons will be at 230 pm Wednesday at Kearns chapel Rev Carl L Kenagy pastor of First Baptist church officiating Burial will be in the cemetery at Cedar Falls Surviving are three daughters Mrs John Sherkey 727 Jefferson street Mrs John Robin Waterloo and Mrs Carl Romig Manchester and two sons Otto McCook Neb and Ray Parsons Independence Ia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Parsons
Morgan Parsons
Kearns Chapel
Carl L. Kenagy
First Baptist Church
Cedar Falls
John Sherkey
Jefferson Street
John Robin
Waterloo
Carl Romig
Manchester
Otto, McCook
Neb
Ray Parsons
Indépendence
Keokuk Board Defers Junior College Plan
Keokuk Iowa April 19 the Keokuk school board voted to defer any action on establishing a junior college in the city for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk, Ta
Keokuk
Four Georgia women stage Little Theatre dream in Atlanta
Girl playwrights Lillian Le Conte Frances Freeborn Roberta Winter and Helen Lewis win honors from Blackfriars in Atlanta. They advocate a national movement toward community theatres to elevate standards and create homegrown drama. Nan Bagby Stephens directs Roseanne and envisions schools producing plays for self built theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Broadway
Agnes Scott College
Lillian le Conte
Frances Freeborn
Roberta
Helen' ‘Lewis
Blackfriars
Little
Nan Bagby ‘Stephens
Dramatic Workshop
Roseanne
New York
Greenwich Village
Toonerville
Childhood Home of Spain's Queen to Be Made Hotel
Osborne Cottage at Cowes Isle of Wight once hosted Princess Beatrice and other royals. Major D C M Fitzmaurice will convert the royal residence into an aristocratic hotel retaining the Osborne Cottage name and royal suite titles. Royal historical association and famous trees mark the grounds.
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Spain
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Osborne Cottage
Beatrice
Queen
Queen Victoria
Baothers
Victoria
Teresa
Brazil
Edward
George
Latzar
Russia
D. C. M. Fitzmaurice
Earl of Orkney
Osborne’ Cottage
Prince Maurice
Prince Ena
Presbyterian board clears million debt drive success
New York reports the Presbyterian board of national missions ended its campaign to wipe out a 1 million dollar debt. About 410000 in cash has been received with the rest in pledges. A $150000 gift was conditioned on full raising by year’s end and is now claimable. The debt arose after reorganization two years prior, curtailing work until a nationwide canvass organized synods and presbyteries met aggressive goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Presbyterian Board of National Missions
E. Graham Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Minnesota
Iowa
Indiana
Wisconsin
Colorado
Tennessee
West Virginia
Kentucky
Arizona
Pennsylvania
California
Trols
New Jersey
Ohio
Michigan
Optician Tests Man Who Cannot Read Card
A London man visits an optician for an eye test. The optician reads a card, then moves it closer, but the man says he cannot read it. He adds that he never could read, ending the scene with the line in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Name Team Captains to Lift Debt for YWCA Building
Twenty three captains were named at a board meeting to lead a city-wide campaign aiming to raise 185000 dollars to clear the debt on the new YWCA building. The list includes four divisions with majors Ralph Hoxia, Ralph Fickelbere, Mrs Walter Johnson, and Mrs H H Willbur directing teams of prominent local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
C.A
Ralph Hoxia
F. L. King
A. K.smith
Noble Little
al A. Lohner
Lamar
C. H Abbs
H., H. Wiilbur
H. C. Caughlan
Ned Wyant
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Clinton F. Smith
Dell
Tokio May Tighten China Policy Under New Cabinet
April 19. Tokyo forecasts tighten policy toward China under Gen. Baron Giichi Tanaka who becomes premier and heads the Seiyu Kai opposition after Heijiro Wakatsuki and entire cabinet resign following a privy council veto. Masanao Hanihara may be foreign minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
INS
Japan
China
Baron Giichi Tanaka
Seiyu- Kai
Tanako
Heijiro Wakatsuki
Privy Council
Bank of Formosa
Masanao Hanihara
Washington
Messenger Shot by Pay Bandits Dies in Chicago
Frank Novak a bank messenger died after being shot last Friday while resisting four robbers who held up a payroll of 7 060 dollars. Novak and two companions were delivering the money to Armour Glue in the stockyards when the bandits halted them. Novak attempted to draw a pistol and was shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Novak
Novak
Armour Glue Company
Woman fined 300 for liquor nuisance in court
Girldean McMillan was fined 300 with costs after pleading guilty to liquor nuisance before Judge E. R. Stiles. A three month jail sentence was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girldean McMillan
Negress
E. R. Stiles
Civil War veteran Jesper Wymore dies at 79 in Rosehill
Oskaloosa Iowa reports the death of Jesper Newton Wymore aged 79 at his Rosehill home. A Civil War veteran, his passing thin the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic, with authorities noting his death last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Grand Army of the Republic
Jesper Newton Wymore
Rosehill
Dead American eagle found in Michigan with porcupine injuries
A six foot American eagle was discovered by Milton Willams while hunting near Laingsburg Michigan. The bird was dead and filled with porcupine quills suggesting it attacked the animal as prey and sustained fatal injuries in the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Willams
Laingsburg
Mich
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