Calcutta Riots Trigger Military Patrols and Toll Rises
In Calcutta April 28, armored troops and Indian cavalry under British officers patrolled the city as rioting killed about 60 and injured over 400. The surge of military presence came after mass protests demanding action against terrorism paralyzed business. The British governor, urged by citizens, considered returning to the city. Tuesday's rioting included a raid on the general post office with hundreds feared dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcudta
India
Calcutta
Calcuity
Urges Establishment of Fundamentalist Colleges in U S and Canada
Toronto reports a World Christian Federal meeting endorsing a Bryan Foundation to create fundamentalist colleges across the United States and Canada. Ivan Keen promoted Houghton College, James Luckey supports a Carnegie-style foundation, planning Bryan University in Chicago with a $606,060 target over five years to fund post graduate work.
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Toronto
Ont
United States
Canada
Bryan Foundation
Ivan Keen
James S. Luckey
Houghton College
Houghton
No Y
Christian Federal Association
Carnegie Foundation
Chiccago
Bryan University
Fire at city apartments leaves four dead
Fire swept a downtown apartment building at Thirty-fifth and State Streets injuring several and causing three deaths as panicked occupants leaped from upper floors. The ill fated structure had seventy apartments and modest property damage. The blaze started in the basement and spread upward as firefighters battled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
State Streets
Stillmans Sail Home After Trial Honeymoon
Southampton reports Mr and Mrs Ames Stillman sailed home on the Olympic ending their trial honeymoon. The couple appeared reconciled, with Mrs Stillman inspired by psychoanalytic ideas and seeking happiness with her husband’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England
INS
Ames Stillman
Stillmany
Suittman
Stillman
Short Inquiry Adds Day's Drive to Trip
Fort Madison reports say Masters pressed on toward Fort Madison after an early dawn start from Madison Wisconsin. He planned the Davenport route and inquired the road, aiming to catch up on sleep during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Madison
Wis
Davenport
Iowa City
Lutheran Churches Holding Convention in Dayton
The Lat eran Augustana conference holds its fifty-eighth annual convention in Dayton April 28 to 41. Dr. ALT. Luladhola of Gowrie presides with Rev. VE Vestlinn Kea huk. the body reports 598 congregations and a firm membership in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Pyce
Sowa Conference
Lateran Augustana Gyno
Alt. Luladhola
Gowrie
VE Vestlinn Keahuk
Lateran Church
Iowa
Convicted youth amid guard as riots bloom in Madisonville
Madisonville faced unrest as guard troops arrived to curb disorder after 18-year-old Banyan Mleming was tried and convicted. Columbus Hollis, the third member, was slated for trial following the proceedings yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonville
APJ
Nathan Bard
Neeré
Aja
Banyan
Moldy Fruits and Vegetables Blamed by Scientist for Diseases
Paris April 2 IMS Professor Juleset a French scientist linked most human illnesses to moldy fruits and vegetables after lengthy research read at the Academy of Science. He claimed specific molds on corn potatoes lettuce oranges cause cancer typhus measles and other diseases and warned about spontaneous development of cancer and tuberculosis from certain moldy varieties. He urged closer supervision of food supplies though stopping vegetables was not advocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Julesset
Academy of Science
Tisset
Imeuieine
Paris Botanical Gardens
I Rts Musk
Visser
Tisset Sail
Lake to Gulf Way would serve big part of country
Chicago April 28 The Illinois and Mississippi rivers watersheds fed by Bull Waterway takes in a large share of the United States population and land. A report to the Chicago Association of Commerce by James C B Snyder says eighty six percent of American corn is near lakes to gulf routes and most crops will travel by water once the waterway opens. Farmers stand to gain most as freight costs fall and manufacturers and shippers share in savings as boats and equipment expand to move freight.
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Chicago
CAPJ
Mississippi
Bull Waterway
United States
Chicago Association of Comp Merce
James Cbd. Snyder
Llingis Waterway Claims Commission
Amersea
Gulf
Faraieres
Ameri
Shakeup in Leavenworth Prison Reported by DOJ Inquiry
Washington April 25 A broad personnel shakeup at Leavenworth Federal Prison is under consideration as the Justice Department nears a conclusion to an investigation. Reports to Attorney General Sargent indicate months of ground work revealing deficiencies in prison administration. Officials would not confirm whether the case would be presented to a federal grand jury.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Leavenworth Federal Prison
Department of Justice
Teday
Sargent
Will Ask Death for Alleged Wife Slayer
Bert M Davis stands trial for the death of his first wife with county attorney Wade Stevens stating the defense may push a new theory on the cause of her death. Davis, a former baker and wealthy defendant, is accused of poisoning Mrs Rate Raster, a neighbor he married four months after his wife’s death. Proceedings opened in April with jurors sworn and witnesses to be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert M. Davis
Ay Wade Stevens
Devis
Rate Raster
Candy Kid Faces Another Trial in Bank Murder Case
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gunman nicknamed Candy Kid facing further trial for a penitentiary killing. The fragment references transfers to Baltimore and New York, a long deliberation, and requests for immediate waivers of charges, with multiple names and places garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewe Bank
Pharde
Mehard Resse Whitt
Canedy
Tatimore
Baltimore
Stamens & Somer Herrburt
O'Connors
New York
Whiteenore
Limewal
Marriage notice from Reckford area features multiple relatives
In a clipped local notice, Mr Abe AN PPTE ON and Miss Mary G'oart Rey wed in Reckford. The ceremony drew extended family from nearby towns, including relatives from ED Riki and other places. The couple, Welter farm Fourhe, plan a reception for invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Abe
Anbesad
Will Webb
Peter Wether
Wrnne Jay Morsing
Reckford
Mary G'oart Rey
Rhea
ED Riki
Political Enemies in Investigation of New Gangland Murders
A Cicero slaying spree targets McSwiggin in a political crime tied to Durkin and the Crane Barrett faction. Witness Edward Mashek describes a drive by West Roosevelt Road ending in gunfire and multiple killings. Investigators pursue three theories while raids on saloons, hotels, and cafes continue for clues and the fourth man’s identity remains sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FNOM
Colt
McSwiggin
Oak Park
Atories
Welua
Cicero
Doherty
Duvy
McSwiging
Durkin
Dangsters
Duffy
Crane-Barrett
Algerio Anselmi
John Raedice
Genoa
Billy" McSwiggin
Illinois
Martin Durkin
Edward Maschek
McSwigcin
James J. Doherty
Thomas Duffy
West Roosevelt Road
Eastern Iowa crops report delayed by weather conditions
Weather disruptions slow fieldwork in eastern Iowa districts. Rains harmed rather than aided crops, delaying seeding and harvest progress. Wheat, oats, barley and corn conditions vary by county with some good stands and others lagging due to moisture and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staines
Agrit
Distriete
Dale
Touhy
Pomdins
Benef
Cannties
Duststorm and Ogden Dust Sweep Midwest Farmlands
A sweeping duststorm roared through southwestern Minnesota southeastern South Dakota and into Iowa on April 28. Farms yards and drainage systems suffered damage as grit obscured the sun in Marshall Fulda and Sioux Falls while crops and mobility were hindered. Iowa and Nebraska reported thick dust and afternoon clearing with temps near 50. Farmers faced losses of wheat and fields needing replanting with rain needed to protect crops.
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St. Paul
Minn
Marshall
Duitts
Fulda
Sioux Walls
South Dakota
Nes Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
C.D. Reed
Read
Salter
Sioux Falls
M. D
Lincoln
Neb
Rotarians Head to District Meet at Des Moines
Rotarians depart tonight and tomorrow for the eleventh district convention of Rotary International in Des Moines. The Waterloo club sends six official delegates plus many Rosarians and spouses, some by motor. Delegates include W. O H Beverstock, Bruce G George W Huntley, C. A. Marr, Fred Northey, and W. F. Parrott. Gates will be a candidate for district governor to succeed Al Falkenhainer of Algona.
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Waterloo
Rotary International
Des Moines
W. O H. Beverstock
Bruce G. George W. Huntley
C. A. Marr
Fred Northey
W. F. Parrott
Gates
al Falkenhainer
Algona
Deserted Wife of Grundy Watchman Drives to South Dakota
Special report notes Mrs. Clarence Whest, once night watchman, left Grundy County last Friday amid the disappearance of Floria Heisler. She will go to her pursuit near Mandan, accompanied by a brother. Mrs. Ford has refused charges, but a $300 reward is offered for the capture of the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creody
Clarence Whest
Night Wathomn
Floria Heisler
Mandan
Former Jesup Teacher Dies in Nashville Tennessee
A former Jesup teacher Ta Apeiles 38 died Monday in Knoxville, Tennessee. Relatives here were advised. Funeral services likely to be held at Farlex. Karvie probable pallbearer. The deceased had taught at the local high school in Jesup.
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Jesup
Nashville, Tenn
Apeiles
Mlky Rourke
Platin
Knoxville
Farlex
Karvie
Htourke
Shanks Funeral. Pittsburgh area death notice
Hipartiuade MHS WH SHANKS dies after brief illness. Funeral services at her home on Wingsley Avenue then at Parkersburg. Burial at O Reil & Towneru Theme in city. Survived by parents Mrs Shake lott, husband two children and sister Mrs Ireite Geismin. Wy Meier, waiters school staffer years.
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MHS
Shanks
Wingsley Avenue
Allen Afemtiarith Hospital
Mid M. PF
Edwards
Parkersburg
O' Reel & Towneru
Des
Shake Lott
Chldren
Axvister
Ireite Geismin
Gran
Wy Meier
Farm Relief Bill Fights Over Money Threaten Passage
Congress grapples with farm relief measures amid scarce funds as Tincher and Enugzen clash over $160 million and $375 million bills. Analysts warn lack of funds and potential tax legislation may doom both measures while White House distances itself from responsibility.
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Congress
Tincher
Kansas
Enugzen
Conressman
Coolidge
White House
Herala-Tribune
American in Rome Jail After Beating Italian Guide
John Adams Abbott, a descendant of two U S presidents, is jailed in Rome after allegedly beating Salvatore Astrologo, a Roman guide, following a dispute over Vatican garden entry. Abbott, touring Italy with his mother, admits striking the guide but denies a more serious slander charge connected to Premier Mussolini era references.
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Rome
United States
Fie
John Adams Abbott
Roston
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Salvatore Astrologe
Presente
Vatican ‘Garden
Abbott
Italy
Gentton
T. Lee Abbott
Mussel Abbott
Social Clinic Moves to One Night Weekly
Miss Lorene Standish announces a city acid disease clinic will be held only one night per week. Clinis will be on Monday nights instead of Friday. The change aims to devote each Monday to public health work and prevent further scheduling conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Social
Leanne
League
Usigo
Lorene Standish
Norge Ready to Take Air for Polar Region
Oslo reports the Amundsen expedition leaders Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth depart Leningrad for King’s Bay en route to the polar region. Aiming to reach north, their craft hangs near Frew King’s Bay with a mooring mast and Beitnar available as support.
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Norge
Polar Region
Oslo
UPI
Amundsen
Kilsworth Dirigitix Nore
Leningrad
Frew
King's Bay
Bes
Hole
Roald Amundsen
Linccoln Elsworth
Aire Awiillits
King’s Hay
Spanish Fliers for A Tanile Reach Hani
April 28 Hue events described with aviator Leihe Splish providing details. War correspondence mentions French forces and Captain Gallaray in a scene near Sapeio and Canton, noting efforts of mobile units and air reconnaissance.
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Hani
Vonahkong
Leihe Splish
Hue
Nis
Sapeio
Gallaray
Canton
Woman's Duty 1s First To Race Says Dr Reinhardt
Dr Aurelia Reinhardt national president of the American Association of University Women speaks on women’s role as home makers while pursuing higher education. She notes university training enhances homes and urges scholarships for girls. The association, based in Washington, funds about 75000 yearly in fellowships and supports preschool training, with 250 branches nationwide. Reinhardt ranked fifth in Liberty magazine's 10 best known American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Reinhardt
American Association of University Women
FE Ant
Meadgil
Washington
America
The
Association
Sytam
Reinhardt
Liberty Magazine
Calvin Coolidge
Cheap Money Will Help Towans Lane Informs Realtors
A. Lane of First National Bank told the Waterloo Real Estate board in Black’s tearoom that money will be plentiful and rates low, strengthening Iowa farm land prices and aiding all classes. Realtor Relangee, returned from California, said western business is steadier but smaller than in earlier years, predicting a great year for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Lane
Iowa
A. Lane
First National Bank
S Waterloo Real Estate Board
PW. Relangee
Waterton Realtor
California
Meg
Towa
Plane crash kills motorist in downtown Colorado Springs
April 28 AP dispatch reports a biplane crashed into a downtown business street in Colorado Springs killing a man in a car. Two Negro inmates aboard the plane were seriously injured as pilot Nora Lee wrestled with a faulty control bar. Instructor Ray Varney and student aviator Nora Lee faced control failure as the craft spiraled about 400 feet above the street, crashing and killing the motorist instantly and injuring others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Richard Ragan
Nora Lee
Ray Varney
Jeriet
Lee Mey
Sacred concert ends with benediction at local hall
Mrs Lina Brown Laelit, voice soloist, presented a sacred concert last evening in the Plish auditorium. She was joined by harpist Mrs Truman see and a choir, with Rev Thrope, Rev Edwin Beard, and Rev R Micarmer officiating. The audience heard readings and a benediction by Dr Jo Arthur Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Brown Laelit
Jo Arthur Young
Ehirel
Traveling Men Tip Hat Rule Hidden In Elevator Etiquette
A bulletin issued by Secretary M. Bailey notes an old custom where men keep hats on in elevators unless a lady is present. The rule reflects a history of courtesy, tracing to medieval times when visor lifting signified trust. The bulletin calls for modern travelers to observe polite behavior in hotels and public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
INS
Itty United
M. Bailey
Frank M Shores quits for sheriff on Republican ticket
Frank M Shores quits for sheriff on the Republican ticket at the June primary. He previously served as sheriff from 1909 to 1915. His deputies included Al Raymond, W. B. A. Leighton, and Harlow O’Bleness. Leighton later became chief of police. O’Bleness worked for Shores Fuel & Transfer Co. Shores notes county attorney Wirt P. Hoxie and assistant RB. MW. McCoy aided in two murder cases, Jeff T. McCaskill and Gust Breen-Wins. Shores was in Waterloo as Ivy Youth four years ago. Sheriff H. Warner seeks renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank OM
Black
O'Bleness
Oilice
Shores Fuel & Transfer Co
FL AM. Shores
Gust Breen
Shores Duins
Waterloo
Ivy
Sherrit HH
T. Warner
Woman badly hurt in city car crash at Seventh and South
Mrs D R Weston suffered cuts and bruises and a sprained knee when the car carrying her and her husband collided with a Davidson Furniture truck at Seventh and South Streets. She was taken to a city physician's office by an ambulance at 12 15 p m.
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D. RR. Weston
Riversite Drive
Davidson Furniture
Seventh
South Streets
Charles Eldridge Seeks Place as County Supervisor
Charles Eldridge of Bennington township files affidavit seeking Republican nomination for county supervisor. Current officeholder Fred R. Decker has not yet filed affidavit for re election as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eldridge
Bennington Township
Fred R. Decker
Superintendent Wallace Improves at Home
Reports say S M Wallace superintendent of west schools at 502 Prospect Boulevard Crom Grippe Vod Plepprisy is ill but showing considerable improvement.
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M. Wallace
West Schools
Hl Wt
Hame
Prospect Boulevari
Crom Grippe
Jack Lictions Path Snow Scarlet Payer
James Leonard of 1368 Leavitt Street, salesman at Barnes Shepherd Company, is ill with scarlet fever and his home was quarantined yesterday. Leonard is the father of Fat Tattle Guard, a noted African American singer and performer. Marriage licenses listed include Barry Melord Ottumwa Cecil Baley Floris Paul N Jones Cedar Falls Claire C Darwin Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ Leonard
Leavitt Street
Barnes- Shepherd OF Company
Leonard
Fat Tattle Guard
Uarry Melord
Ottumwa
Cecil Baley
Floris
Paul N. Jones
Cedar Fails
Claire C. Darwin
Cadar Falls
Way Ay Fete Opens Playground Season at Byrnes Park
Watertop Playground association will stage a May day fete at Byrnes Park Saturday at 2 p.m. Victor Read, director, announced. The fete opens the outdoor season, followed by the junior Olympic meet for grade school pupils on Saturday, May at Byrnes Park. The May day observance includes a roll call, a Kingsley school second grade aluaa ry, a Whittier eighth grade Japanese dance, Emerson school fifth grade exercises, Emerson student folk dance, Hawthornes school boys calisthenic drill and human croques, and a mill demonstration by Alcott students under Miss Della Dirling East School nurse. Maygrounds close June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertop Playground Association
Byrnes Pirk
Victor Read
Byrnes Park
Playground Association
Public
Healthy Nurse
Kingsley ‘School
Whittier
Emerson School
Emerson
Eawthorns School
Alcott
Schoo
Della Dirling
East School
Setiea
Mrs Abner Buskins Dies Longtime Waverly Resident
Mrs Abner Buskins a longtime Waverly resident died at Mercy Hospital Tuesday aged 13? She came to Bremer county at 14 and lived there since. Funeral services at Koch chapel Thursday by Rev J A Melkeegan Congregational church with burial at Harlington Cove. An operation years earlier had partially restored sight after blindness. Release notes death occurred at Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Abner 'Buskins
Waverly
Martin Durkin Now an Unmarried Man
Mary Durkin of Chicago testifies in court that Martin Durkin, jailed for murder, has become legally single by divorce from Ruth Wiebach Durkin. Ruth claims they married in January and he left in September. Durkin remains reportedly wed to Trin Sullivan, though his prior marriage to Ruth may still affect the status of the second ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitago
Mary Durkin
Tril
Rulbh Wiebach Durkin
Durkin
Jan
Sti Il
Trin Sullivan
Ruth
Marry
George D Miller to Build Home on Kinghard Ave
George D Miller 70, treasurer of Miller Products, commissions John G Miller to erect a one and a half story residence at 44 Kinghard Avenue. Building permit issued by Commissioner Charles Wasson, cost estimated at 906. Mrs Elizabeth Seaman obtains permit for a garage at 200 Maple Streets costing 175. Pink Ice Cream company granted permit to install a tapping tank for private use at Tenth and Bluffs Streets. Madigan calls committee for state convention date. county treasurer Ed Madigan and County Officers' association president sends notices to executive committee to meet Tuesday noon for planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ID. Miller
Walnut Court
Miller Products Company
John. .G. Miller
Kinghard Avenue
Charles Wasson
Elizabeth Seaman
Maple Streets
Pink Ice Cream’ Company
Aru
Bluffs
Madigan
Ed Madigan
County Officers' Association
Gilena
Temperatures Tuesday max and Wednesday min report
Official Tuesday maximum temperatures and Wednesday night minimums are recorded. The data reflects regional readings across multiple stations with comparisons to prior days and seasonal norms.
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Stillmans
Happy
Lutheran Churches Holding Convention
Guarld
Gulf Way
Ilinois
U.S
Leavenworth
Prairies
Pi- Pralguin
Alex Inglis
Baties
Iowwa
Grundy
S. Dakota
Hipartiuade
Peking
China
Honiday
NR. Reinhardt
Lainicheon
Retukardi
Deni
Mills College
Californ
St Louis
Traw Vale
Oxford
Altho Hey
Relpharde
Association of Universality Women
AES
Almatr
Leciep
Frank M. Shores
P. Trket
Jack Lictons
Snow Scarlet Payer
George D. Miller
Rey
Mis Bavary Street
Whittier School
Cartine
Pophire Street
Bonnie
Sohnson Street
Presbyterian T Hoxpint
Lester W. Miller
Geasile & Johison
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