Ponzi Indicted in Florida for Land Selling Swindle
Jacksonville February 4 AP Charles Ponzi and wife Rosa Marta Ponzi are indicted by the Duval County grand jury on four counts charging violations of Florida trust and land sale laws. Also named are Caledonia Alvita and Emma Alvita. The four are accused amid a nationwide probe into Ponzi operations and fraud, as authorities seek to curb alleged real estate manipulation in Florida.
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Jacksonville
Fls
Charles Ponzi
Duval County
Grand Jury
Tampa
Charles M. Durrance
National Better Business Bureau
Morgan Griswold
Postoffice Inspector
State Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Business Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Fonzi
Charles Borellis
Massachusetts
Fire destroys shack and clues surface in Oakley death
Fire at a shack kills Oakley and charred body found. a small silver mass and a money roll are questioned as robbery signs. Relatives search ruins. officials say no foul play indicated. Oakley, born May 9, 1868 near Hazleton, leaves three sons and five daughters with funeral plans pending.
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Oakley
Wagner
A. Leighton
Sidney Smith
Kenneth Ooakley
Irving Street
F.johnson
Jefferson Street
Cavell
Gan
Brekla
Hazleton
Mr. Oakley
Mary Miller
Kenneth
Waterloo
Floyd
Oelwein
Everett
Manchester
Sylvia Kibg
Maude Smith
Trying Street
Mertie Canfield
Aurora
Minnie Dally
Webster
Uez Jamson
Wietering
O'Keale & Towne Mortuary
Gunsmen Capture Fleeing Bandits After Vigilante Clash
Fragmentary report describes gunmen shooting down fleeing bandits in a vigilante action. Suspects were apprehended by Rock Island authorities after a dramatic chase and later conviction. The article mentions threats and intimidation faced by individuals involved in the clashes.
Iowan Jailed for Villa's Head Theft
A Fort Dodge Iowa man Halmdahl, once a Villa agent, faces charges after allegations he helped dig up and move the head of Mexican rebel Pancho Villa from a grave in Alpert Corral near Columbus New Mexico. Lieut Col A A King urged clemency and sent telegrams to prove Halmdahl was in Laurango the night Villa’s grave was opened. Villa was killed three years ago by former band members.
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EL Paso
Pex
Frali
Visco Villa
Ehleftiin
Kimtfalmdani
Alpert Corral
Varrat
Mexico
Ward
Fort Dodie
Renova
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Wilkes
Ila
Halmdahl
Fort Dodge
Ville
Amerista
A. A. King
Haludan
la Laurango
Tax on Estates Seen in Revenue Measure
The article discusses how President Coolidge may push a revenue measure to tax estates, crediting Democratic support for favorable court outcomes. It examines motives, possible paths to nonpartisanship, and the risk of alienating voters, noting Democratic self-restraint while parties seek political advantage.
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Coolidge
Becuse
Swanson
Virginia
Borah
Couzens
Congress
Copyright NL
Former bootlegger details booze trafficking methods
A former bootlegger describes undercover delivery schemes for alcohol, noting five gallon car exchanges at designated spots. He urges naming higher‑level organizers and arresting occasional retailers to curb the operation, while detailing how shipments moved and who collected payments.
Senate votes to keep income tax payments secret
The Senate rejected a North amendment to publish income tax payment amounts as part of the tax reduction bill. The chamber approved the current secrecy provision 49 to 42 after a four day session marked by tense exchanges between Senators Couzens and Smoot. Debate continues on inheritance tax repeal and other amendments as public disclosure remains contested. Cardinal O Connell opposes compulsory prohibition and urges voluntary abstinence citing temperance history.
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Washington,d. C
Ate
House
Senate
North Republican
Nibrauska
Lcttle
Sesgion
Couzens
Republican
Michigan
Smoot
Finance Committee
Cardinal and OConnell Clash Over Prohibition Compulsion
The article reports Cardinal and Archbishop OConnell opposing any compulsion in enforcing Prohibition laws. It notes their statements against altering the Volstead Act, references to Bishop Manning and Bishop White, and reactions from various church groups and officials in Chicago, New York, and Pittsburgh. The piece highlights tensions within church leadership over enforcement versus modification of Prohibition standards.
Stresemann Calls Mussolini a Liar in Reichstag Address
In a dramatic Reichstag address Stresemann accuses Mussolini of lying amid tensions over Tyrol and reports of German oppression fears. Vienna and Berlin reflect cautious public mood as calls for inquiry and possible League action surface.
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Stresemann
Mussolini
Reichstag
Geneva
Vienna
Lfgral
Ennsbruck
Tyrel
Austria
St.Germain
Germany
Gerauiny
Phere Owas
Talian
Nouthern Tyrol
Shallan Commission
Berlin
Italy
Rome
Gert
Iis
Stalion
Mussulini
Tyrol
Innsbyruck
Austrian
Inday
Gov. Stimpf
League of Nations
Stillmans Happy on Shipboard but Not Talking to Reporters
On the Olympic New York, Mr and Mrs Stillman appeared together at dinner amid curiosity from other passengers. Mrs Stillman talked more at dinner while the couple remained un Interviewed. She frequents the swimming pool each morning and enjoys its plunge.
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Stillmans
New York
Mother Returns Escapee Son to County Jail
Forrest Gravier, 21, escaped the county jail by forcing a wall hose thrust and walked back to the sheriff’s office with his mother who persuaded him to surrender. He is suspected of stealing several hundred dollars in Hamilton county and was arrested in Des Moines before returning to the area.
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Wester Cris
Las
Forrest Gravier
Gravier
Hamilton County
Des Moines
Kid Broad Boxer Arrested in Death of Tiger Smith
Walter Broderick of Stamford known as Kid Hyoad was arrested on manslaughter charges after the death of Tiger Smith of Norwalk following a boxing bout in Stamford. Smith died at Stamford Hospital three hours after a stomach blow in the third round left him unconscious.
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Stanford. Conn
Aed
Walter Broderick
Kid" Hyoad
Stamford
Tiger’ Smith
Norwalk
Smith
Ihoapita
Former President Ames Alumni Dies at Home in Toledo
An obituary notes the death of former president of the Ames Alumni association at his Toledo residence on Sunday. Born in Morton in 1862, he graduated from Town Htte college in 1883 and led the Memorial Un a corporating. He headed the Toledo branch of the Ammriean Pridge company.
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Ames
Tan
Bel Ye
Tawa State
Munn Association
Toledo
Des
Ammriean Pridge Company
Rikes
Morton
Town Htte College
Memorial UN A Corporating
Writer Lorimer calls for enforcement of prohibition in interview
Philadelphia editor Gegres Horace Leerliner says Uncle Sam must prove mastery at home and that crime is a big business fueled by lawbreaking, not drink. He urges strong action against prohibition violations and a nationwide stance by leaders, with Mrs Lorimer joining California appointees on a general national committee.
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Los Angeles
Gal
Uncle Sam
Sid Gin-Tippling
Gegres
Horace Leerliner
Philadelphia
Caele Sam
Lorimer
Ite
Gorimer
Two Slayers Die in Double Hang at Jail
Winex February 9. John Salmon and Steve Nazar, both murderers, were executed in a provincial jail on a double scaffold. Salmon beat John Penny to death with a hammer and Nazar killed a taxi driver.
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Winex
Man
Cain
John Salmon
Steve Nazar
Stantom
John Penny
Nazar
Obituary notices for Teeple Campbell Newman Rasmussen
Sherman R Teeple a former Waterloo resident dies in Cedar Falls after farming in Monmouth and Marshalltown later moving to Cedar Falls. Myra J Campbell of Waterloo dies suddenly at home aged 38 years. funeral by O Reilly Towne. Walter A Newman, 64, longtime Marshalltown auto industry worker, dies in Denver after two years in Colorado. Betty Louise Rasmussen, child of Nelson and Mildred Rasmussen, dies in hospital after illness. funeral planned in Marshalls.
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Sherman R. Teeple
Waterloo
Cedar Alls
Tewis
Lowi
John Billen Teeple
Nancy ‘Johngson'Teeple
Jackson Caunty
Monmouth
Teeple
Lilian Teaple
Marion
Sherman LR
Perryan
Marshalltown
Mar
W. C. Lang
Star of the Christian Church
My. Teenle
Arin
Ulga J
West
Kilman
Campbell
Startford
O'Reeia & Towne
Walther AW Newman
Walter A. Newman
Teenays Automobile Company
Park Avenues
Trenver
Colo
Newman
Newnan
Te Waterles
Albert Tea
Minu
April
Albert Lea
Betty Lose Rasmussen
Betty Louise
Nelson Malbay
Cig Hospital
Margaret Dnd Dorothky
Alyvin
Vernon
Arthur
OK Reese & Towne
Guneral
Thirteen Pay $33 Fines as Traffic Drive Continues
Thirteen Waterloo motorists including a woman pleaded guilty in municipal court today to city traffic violations and paid a total of 33 dollars into the city coffers. Offenses included horseshoe turns around signals, passing stop signs, speeding, parking near boulevard signs, and other infractions. Chief Leighton said officers will continue arrests under a special bulletin until violations cease.
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Waterloo
Piuotciost
J. C. Beem
Wood. Evang
J. Gardner
W. J. Cole
Fred Daniels
A.A. Strauss
C. G. Stearns
WG. M. Pitzinger
Anna Nieken
H. W. Miller
H. C. Shear
Or. B. Startman
L. C. Maisner
J. J. Bu
Willaman Town State coach dies of pneumonia
Frank R. Willaman 28 director of intramural athletics at Town State college died of pneumonia at the college hospital in Ames after falling ill during a Drake Iowa State basketball game. He came to Ames in 1922 as assistant football coach to his brother S. S. Willaman and was a Ohio State graduate once named all American Halfback. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with burial in Salem.
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Ames
Pen
Frank &&. Willaman
Directo
Town State College
College Hospital
Willaman
Des Moines
St. McPhes
S. S. Willaman
Thio State University
Ehamyptons
University of California
Funérstl
Pig Ibody
Salem
Grace Carr and Herbert Friedley Wed in Parsonage
Grace Marion Carr daughter of Mrs. Sam Stortz and Herbert Friedley son of Mr. and Mrs. Deb Friedley wed at First Methodist Episcopal church parsonage with Dr. I Arthur Young officiating using the ring service. Attendants were Miss Marjorie Friedley and Harry Friedley. flower girls Charlotte Greaser and Annie Friedley. The couple will reside in Wheleroo after a trip to Chicago.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace Marion Carr
Sam Stortz
Randolph Street
Herbert Friedley
Deb Friedley
I. Arthur Young
Marjorie Friedley
Harry Friedley
Charlotte Greaser
Vinton
Annie Friedley
Priedley
Pinkerepe
Chicafa
Companions Of Negro Youth Found Dead Cannot Be Located
Ed Powell of 211 Bates Street says he cannot locate any youths who admit being with Robert Patterson a 15 year old found dead in bed Sunday night liquor hypothesis under police review. Authorities await analysis of the stomach contents from the coroner’s report as the probe continues. English writer John Galsworthy arrives on the coast at Palm Springs to spend several weeks.
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Ed Powell
Bates Street
Robert Patterson
Nero
Robert
Powell
State University
Jalara
Towa City
Og Angeles
Cal
John Galsworthy
Palm Springs
Kenneth Ogbin Sentenced for Motor Accident and Theft
Kenneth Ogbin of New Ulmfort was jailed after a Bremer county judge sentenced him to a term for stealing butter and later paroled. He received 96 days in Tack thewk county jail after pleading guilty to failing to report a motor accident that seriously injured two women, Florence Miskex and Claries Tynet, at Franklin and Fourth streets. He claimed he thought the women were not hurt. Nick Brustkern of two miles northeast of the city pleaded guilty to liquor nuisance and must pay $300 fine and costs.
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Kenneth Ogbin
New Turlfort
Prisor
Bremer
Tack Thewk County
GW. Wood
Miskex Florence
Claries Tynet
Filelerton
Oxbin
Franklin
Fourth Streets
Meater Clemency
Nick Cbrustkern
No Funds Sought to Open Frances Grout Gym after Hours
Frances Grout school gym in the Highland district lacks an evening-use budget. The Frances Great Parent-Teacher association discussed funding for a supervisor and utilities to allow supervised after-school play. Board President Dr. H A Boysen suggested evening use could occur if costs are covered, with outside groups currently renting the space.
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Frances Grout School
Highland District
Frances Great Parent-Teacher Association
Agrecalde
H. A. Boysen
Board of Education
Dr. Boysen
Parent-Teacher Association
Reuter
Victor Zellwoefer
Harry Shaw
W. H. Langlas
D. 5
Rangiage
Ruth Watson
Boy Scouts
Lindon
Mude
St. Job School
Pavor School
Pyrene-Teacher Association
A. G. Sawyer
Everett Swank
MecKinsey School
C. Ik. V. Bassarear
Kiwanians Honor Grand Army Guests on Lincoln Birthday
Kiwanians hosted 15 members of Robert Anderson post, G A R, at Hotel Mussell Lamson for Lincoln birthday lunch. Charles M. Carr spoke on Lincoln's greatness. Fred J. Miller, East High principal, gave a parallel talk. Attendees included David Alison and other Robert Anderson post officers and privates.
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Lincoln
Robert Anderson Post
Miller
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Wil A. Lane
Waterloo
Faciny
David Alison
Robert Anderson
B. Leighton
Julius Denny
G. W. Bothwell
J. Z. Moyer
Levi Jobs
Athos Wheat
Mr. Hoxie
Charles I. Brown
Alya Page
Isaac Gush
C. H. Pormort
Charles M. Carr
Pershing Returns to U.S. From Chile Mission
General John J. Pershing arrives at Key West aboard the Denver from Arica Chile after chairing the Tuena Arica plebiscite commission. He appears pale and weak, bids farewell to ship crew, then heads to Washington to report to the president and to Walter Reed hospital.
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Key West
Fla
Feb. C
John J. Pershing
Denver
Arica
Chile
Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Mystery of White House Put in Congress Record
Representative Lorring Black of New York introduced a bill to require a full slender graphic report of all cabinet meetings to be taken and incorporated in the congressional record. He said it would enliven the record and penetrate the mysteries of the White House describing publicity as never harmful.
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Washington, D. C
INS
White House
Lorring Black
New York
Congressional
Black
Horeperendem
Kington
Calebgo
Cetler
Alleged Furnace Slayer Arraigned
George Solomon, 78, charged with first degrees murder in the death of his wife, was arraigned in police court and took a change of venue to a justice of peace court. He is alleged to have killed his wife by thrusting her body into a furnace at their Sioux City home.
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Sioux City
George Solomon
Solomon
Bill to raise judges salaries approved by house committee
Washington February 9 AP The house Judicials committee approved a bill to boost salaries for federal judges. Chief Justice would rise from 15000 to 20500 and Supreme Court associate justices from 15500 to 20000. District judges would go from 7006 to 312500 while circuit court of appeals judges would get 15000 instead of 8500. TL A Maine Co low bid 9100 for J C Penney foundation work in former Union mill site.
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I, A. Maine CO
Penney Foundation
Washington
House Judicials Committee
United States
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
TL. A. Maine Company
J.C. Penney Company, Inc
Union Mill
Bartley
United Gas Improvevent Company
Philadelphia
Spanish Airmen Near Halfway Point in South Atlantic Flight
Spanish aviators flying from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires have covered more than half their journey. Forte Alegre lies about 8 miles from Rio by air and 750 miles from Buenos Aires, as the group nears the midpoint of the voyage.
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Perlo Alegre
Razil
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Forte Alegra
Rio
Webster City bank rules in suit on promissory note
The Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines affirmed Judge Wood’s ruling that Webster City Savings Bank owed Monarch Company $10 970.26 on a promissory note and that interest was due. The decision preserves liability for the Webster City bank while reversing part of the lower court ruling regarding the Monarch company.
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Paal Lrenee de Graff
Wood
Webster City Sauwh Bank
Revereed i
Monarch Company
Avena Returns From 14 Today at Home on South Street
Avena returned from 14 today at his home on 02 South Street. A friend accompanied him on the visit and details remain unclear.
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Cra. Avena
Religion in the country doomed without good roads says church leader
In Gilyla February 9 Dr W C Keeler of the Methodist church warned that religion in the country is doomed unless better roads connect churches with their congregations. Also a list of marriage licenses appears with Werbert Hatting and Cora Schmidt among the entries.
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Gily
W. C. Keeler
Methodist Church
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