Three plead not guilty in booze runner murder case
In Towa City Iowa three Oxford men Joe Minney Francis Donedio and J W Gulley pleaded not guilty in district court to first degree murder charges in the death of Milo Slezak liquor runner from Baraboo Wis killed on a country road near Oxford on Nov 19. Witnesses testified to alleged boasts and hired help plans and grand jury testimony outlined discrepancies in Kinney story and related alcohol hijacking schemes.
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Towa City
Gulty
Joe Minney
Francis Denodio
J. W. Gulley
Milo Slezak
Town City
Francis Donahue
Joe Kinney
Kinney
Donahue
John Guffey
Oxford
Slezak
Baraboo
Wis
Elmer Welsh
Burlington
Qacer L. Anderson
Davenport
Guffey
Glezak
J. R. Martin
L. J.” Hogan
Williamsburg
Slezak Wasslain
Charles R. Pilcher
Dav
Enport
Clarence Parizekaya
Cat
Donnell Wurster Tie for Kiwanis Club Presidency
Kiwanis members vote to elect a president with a runoff set for next Tuesday at Hotel Russell. Tie between Douglas Donnell and Henry C. Wurster leads to further ballot and a meeting in the Walker Remedy Company district, with officers named and a poultry industry talk by K L Bragdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Pooh
Russell Lameon
Douglas Donnell
Henry C. Wurster
J. R. Morgan
Willi A. Lane
Treasur
W. P. Kerwin
Wistee
A. B. Chambers
George E. Pike
Cecil ©. Bickley
KE. L. Bragdon
Butters Elected President Conopus at Blacks tearoom luncheon
Butters, manager of Overland-Waterloo company, was elected president of the Conopus club to succeed J. D. Liffring at a luncheon meeting in Blacks tearoom. W. F. Higgins became vice president, Dr. C. R. Bruggeman secretary, and E. F. P. Kistner treasurer. Trustees named were H. W. Groilt J. A. Hartlelp C. Ransom and A. Cole. officers to be installed December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Galloway Company
Death notices for Nellie Davidson and Loretta McGinnis
Nellie Davidson 78 wife of G Davidson of Adams Paper Co left for Evanston after death at home following illness. Survived by son Charles Chicago and daughter Josephine at home. Loretta Frances McGinnis 16 months daughter of Mr and Mrs E F McGinnis died at St Francis Hospital after brief illness. Survived by parents and three siblings. Body at O'Keefe & Towne mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Nellie Davidson
W. G Davidson
Adams Paper Company
Evanston
Lil
Charles
Chicago
Josephine
Loretta Frances McGinnis
E. F. McGinnis
Adams Street
St. Francis Hospital
Moother
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Temperatures Through the Week Show Varied Readings
Readings indicate maximum temperatures on Monday and low overnight values into Tuesday with notable drops. Forecasters warn of a cold trend continuing into midweek with chilly nights and cool daytime highs.
Congressional Debate Delays and Budget Moves
Senate hears Coolidge annual message and debates Smith Ware election cases. Independent MPs demand a preferred legislative place discussed at Republican caucus. House to take up annual message and consider appropriation and deficiency bills by Ways and Means Committee approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Senate
Coolidge
Smith-Ware
HOUSE
Mediation Board Fails To Agree On Rail Wage Demands
Denver December 6 The six member mediation board could not agree on wage increases for firemen, helpers and hostlers in a dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and more than 50 western railroads. Road firemen would gain 45 cents daily, other workers 7.5 percent per line by side proposals, with Colorado Chief Justice Burke and Paul Sinsheimer proposing smaller increases. The union seeks one dollar daily raise and demanded reconvening before December 21 amid a federal court transcript filing of proceedings.
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Denver
Colo
of & Mediation Board
Brotherhood of ‘Locomative
Western Railroads
Samuel 4
Boone
Albert
Phillips
Brotherhood
Fletcher
John Higgins
H. P. Burke
Colorado Supreme Court
Paul A. Sinsheimer
National Board of Mediation
Sinsheimer
Washington Today
D. B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Robertson
Federal Court
District of
Minow
Chicago
National Beard
Men buy cosmetics in Chicago in growing numbers
Chicago reports a surge in male purchases of cosmetics and grooming items at drug stores. Observers note young men buy blush, powders, mascara, and other products with care, while public and press reaction shifts from gang violence to questions of male grooming trends.
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Chicago
Paris
Near North Side
Basil Zaharoff Career Highlighted as Noted Salesman
London report recalls Basil Zaharoff as a premier salesman after Andrew Carnegie. The Greek-born figure rose from interpreter for Vickers to London representative, profiting from battleship orders and government contracts, including a five million pound Spanish warship order.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Basil Zaharoff
Vickers, Ltd
Basil
Constantinople
Athens
Vickers
Great Britain
Spain
Madrid
Raul
Filanta
Tels
Monte Carlo
Ben Hilladay
Six Trainmen Burned After Wreck At Palace Theatre
A vivid but garbled ad shows a program titled North of 36 with Ernis and Tor tenes, a cattle days adventure. An Alga comedy Buster Come On and Fox News are listed as features for tonight at the Palace Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernis
Fox News
Fire alarms report multiple calls with minimal damage
Monday at 4 15 p m a fire alarm for a house at 120 Eleventh Street reported smoke from a chimney no damage. Tuesday at 1 00 p m another alarm at 31 Fourth East due to an overheated kitchen range caused $20 damage. Advertisement inserted.
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House
Clara Sandra
Cafer Ed Swanson
Fourth East
Ruse
Charleston Invades August British Foreign Office
London reports a festive gathering at Downing Street as Charleston guests invade the August British Foreign Office. Lady Chamberlain opened with a reception, a modern band played dances, and callers enjoyed mah jong and brides amid a lively social display. Several mature politicians joined in, contrasting with youthful diplomats, and the event was described as a real success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Downing Street
Lady Chamberlain
Mah Jong
Court hearing over missing waste can lair and stakeout
In Cedar Falls a libel case centers on 21 waste paper receptacles from Cleaner Cities Inc. found hidden behind a paint store. Sheriff Wagner, with attorney Merle Brown and others, seeks location and value of the cans amid a replevin dispute involving Spotless Street System and Cleaner Cities.
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Sheil Hi
Sherif H. T
Wagner
Merle J. Brown
Wenner É. Moser
Cities, Inc
E.L. Stover
Waterloo
Brown
Wagner San
Glenn Beers
Pike, Sias, Zimmerman & Frank
E. H. McCoy
Sholless
Boies
Beers
Hal H. Mosict
McCoy
Steplevin
First Cleaner Cities, Inc
G. M. Essex
Cream Czar Larsen elected to lead $4 million dairy industry
Dr. C. W. Larsen was chosen by the National Dairy Council at a Chicago meeting to steer the destiny of the dairy sector valued at four million dollars. He previously served in the department of agriculture.
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C. W. Larsen
National Dairy Council
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Duke and Duchess of York Shop at War Veterans Exhibit
London reports the Duke and Duchess of York, famed for their plain tastes, shopping at the Imperial Institute exhibition of work by disabled veterans. They buy items for Princess Elizabeth, including a wicker stool for nursery use and a leather bag similar to one gifted before Australia. The Duke also purchases a suitcase.
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London
Duke of York
Imperial Institute
Princess Elizabeth
Elizabeth
ABC
Duuchess
Australia
Royal
Santa Claus
Londoners Favor Plus Fours Over Formal Attire
London on Sunday evenings has shifted from formal dinner coats to casual sport wear as golfing and motoring lure crowds. Cafes and night clubs advertise attire changes, welcoming parties in plus fours and sport suits, sparking debate among traditionalists about proper dress.
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London
Gas Will Take Cootie and Pain Out of War
St Louis dispatch reports Dr H C Parmelee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers argues future warfare may use humane gases to disable enemies temporarily rather than kill. He envisions anesthetic gas warfare that allows capture with minimal permanent harm, and notes U S defense readiness and ongoing legal enforcement against violators. Building permits noted: Frank Watkins dwelling Grant $5000.
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St. Louis
H. C. Parmelee
New York
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Gt. Louis
Parmejee
Parmelee
War Department
U. S
United States
Parme- Jee
Silk Freight Surges from Orient to New York in 13 Days
The Silk Association of America details a rapid 13 day transit for raw silk from China or Japan to New York, with planes ships trains and motor trucks orchestrating fast delivery. Cargo valued at about 300 million dollars accrues daily interest and is insured for full value, with armed guards protecting moisture proof cars from Hoboken to mills.
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China
Japan
United States
OTK
Pacific
American
Orient
America
New York City
Pacific Coast
New York
Regio
Desert
Hoboken
Hudson River
Silk Association of America
Agmel raw syrup claimed as universal remedy from Maguey Aguamiel
Advertises Agmel syrup from concentrated Aguamiel as a durable, non alcoholic dietary aid for diabetics. Claims rich minerals vitamins and natural yeast with no water added and no cooking. Promotional distributors listed with drug stores and pharmacists.
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Mexico
Agmel Carp'n
Agmeel
Robert Drug Co
Waterloo Drug Co
Wilson Drug Co
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Bates
Butters
Conopus
Hanford
Cal
James Allendale
Kimes
Artist
Mace
Isabel
Joseph E. Messerle
Cascade
Esther Hasler
Manta Ih
Maxins Litvinoff
Geneva
Sinclair Lewis
Congress Today
Western Committee
Merman C. Miller
Charleston
Merle Brown
Duke and Duchess of York
Entz Cafe
First National Bank Bldg
Frank Watkins
Fany Rilk
Oade
Elecctrica Fosipment
Tatatm
Bae
Radio World
Vthat
Tore
Ea Waterloo
Elzer’ Furniture
Repass Automobile Company
West Park Avenue
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