Clemency Denied for Mrs Snyder and Gray at Sing Sing
New York January 11 1940 denials of clemency by Governor Smith seal the fate of Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray planned for execution in Sing Sing tomorrow. Court findings call the murder deliberate and premeditated with appeals and last minute moves by counsel as Gray’s wife and the couple’s supporters plead for mercy despite mounting letters and court petitions.
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New York
Gray
Isabella Gray
Edgar P. Hazelton
Norwalk
Conn
Anthony Peterson
Scarborough
Dixie Baldwin
Penness
Murer
Discordant Note Absent as Demos Meet CONTINUED
The article reports tensions within the Democratic camp as non-Smith leaders press Smith supporters to accept him. It quotes assurances that opposing Smith risks losing state leadership and jeopardizing the state’s Democratic vote, reflecting a factional struggle aired in informal conferences.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Reinbeck Cagers Annex Two Wins in Cedar League Action
Reinbeck high school swept a doubleheader winning 32 to 12 over Belle Plaine and 4 to 2 against Traer seconds. Reinbeck led early with strong defense and five field goals from Holek, while Dolak keyed Belle Plaine with three baskets. Reinbeck, missing forward Benda, sits at 2–0 in the league and next faces Toledo.
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Courier
Reinbeck
Reinbees i
Belle Pisine Ly
Traer
Belle Plaine
Benda
Holek
Reinbek
Dolak
Toledo
Governor Hammill seeks safeguard road bonds amendment
Des Moines Jan 11 Gov Hammill proposed a substitute for section 17 of the $100,000,000 road bond bill. If the Supreme Court rules primary road funds cannot pay bonds, the entire act would be invalid. He aims to wrap safeguards to protect taxpayers and pass a measure in a forthcoming special session.
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Des Moines
Tinsi
Dolin Hammill
Supreme Court
M. &. Bowman
Hammill
High Court
Hammitt
Supreme Court of Tawa
Sia
Trousdale Players to Open Waterloo With Stock Jan 22
Walter Dell Meck announces Bord B Trousdale Players will open a season of stock productions in Waterloo theatre starting Sunday Jan 22. The company brings 15 actors from Cheyenne and west, with manager Billings Mant renowned in the region. The opening show is If I Was Rich by Shiherd, featuring Joe Late as star. weekly performances proceed Sundays and Thursdays.
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Bord B. Trousdale
Wreterloo
Walter Dell Meck
New Payimg
Crdar Rapids
Knibwolien
Waterlin
New York
Roaches to Celebrate Marital Reunion in World Tour
Producer Hal Roach and his wife plan a public reconciliation tour, Rexel said today. The couple had been estranged for some time and announced the reunion yesterday.
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Roaches
Hollywood
Cat
Hal Roach
Mission Picture
Rexel
Fire destroys home and damages others in Cedar Rapids
A blaze swept Cedar Rapids, Indiana, destroying one residence and damaging two more. The home of Mrs. C. E. Reed was a total loss with damage estimated around $5,000. Fire crews fought the flames into Wednesday night as temperatures fluctuated and led to concerns over further spread.
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Tome
Cedar Rapids
INS
Tomomo
C. Eo Reed
Isaac
Million Goal Of Claimants Fund Aimed At One Million
The Upper Toya conference of the Methodist Episcopal church outlines a plan to raise one million dollars for the claimants fund. Dr J Larkwood reports pledges already total about 450000 with some large gifts expected. An agenda item is the method to collect arrears from ministers unable to leave pastorates. The executive committee includes Dr Arthur Young, Dr Roy Leslie Smith, Dr HL Culver, Rev W Glenn Rowley, and Rev George Shoemaker.
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Methodist Episcopal
J. Larkwood
Darpetar
Batte
Upper Toya Conference
Larkwood
Artur Young
First. Church
Waterloo
Roy Leslie Smith
Grace Church
HL. C. Culver
Vernon
W. Glenn Rowley
Cedar Pills
George B. Shoemaker
Cedar Bcighia
Frank Collard Jr New Head Of Waterloo Community Fund
Frank Collard Jr was elected president of the Waterloo Community Fund at the annual meeting in Black's tearoom succeeding Wade Nelson. Fern Innes named executive secretary succeeding Cohagan. Lane named treasurer. Board includes Nelson Sedgwick Cass Lehner. Mayor Tibbitts presided. Urgent plea for prompt pledges with 3,000 unpaid. no collector due to subscription shortfall. Committee Miller Walker Nelson to raise remainder.
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Frank Collard, Jr
Waterloo Community Fund
Wade Nelson
Fern Innes
A. Cohagan
Glenn A.tibbitts
Innis
H. C. Miller
D. J. Walker
Bank President Re-Elected at 92
The Farmers' National Bank yesterday re elected its president who is believed to be the oldest bank president in the state. He has led the bank for 20 years and has served as a director since the bank's organization, 52 years ago.
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Dienesen
Tau
SS. Schmuabele
Farmers’ National Bank
Schnabele
WSI
Vrars Ao
Northwestern seeks possible action on former chancellor Avery
The university of Nebraska regents discuss potential action involving former chancellor Samuel Avery who is retired. The board weighs the issue amid ongoing administrative considerations and the context of current university leadership.
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Chiwago
Werald
Ralph EL tUrihnan
Busin
Northwestern
Peru
Nebraska
Simuel Avery
Texas goomwise planes fly back from Mexico
Taninien esx. T1-AP-Tyn aivalanes carried Texas business meeting veining from 4 pancwill hebl to Mexico Cry arrived ere at 10 A M today. The planes after orefielie artt for Houston Texas pl in.40. SELLS FARM Atv S200. Shesandoah Tan 111 INS Chester A Cramble sold his farm near Cow te Walter 7). Walson Reto Oak er SATAN Tavestock one wif implements an the pare were in cluded in the sale. The price of the land was 200 ant Auras
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Taninien
Tynaivalanes
Texas
Mexico
Orefielie
Houston
Atv
Shesandoah
Tan
Chester A Cramble & Solld
Cow
Walter
Walson
Reto
Funeral notices for Abra ham Galles and James Gifford
Abrah am Galles Clarky day Bremertty resident died at her son Mary E Calor s home. Rev J Richmond Morgan First Congregational church officiated burial in Waverly. James Gifford 89 Civil War veteran died at home 3rd Denver Street. Services Thursday at home Rev W Williams Gladbrook. Burial Elmwood.
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Abraham Colby
Abraham Galles Carky
Bremertty
E. Calor
Brrichavrutin
AL Noy
Mm. Inday
J. Richmond Morgan
First
Affelnting
Lake
Waverly
James. Gifford
James Gifford
Denver Street
Yale Students Jailed For Distributing Labor Pamphlets
Nineteen Yale University students in New Haven were arrested and jailed after distributing pamphlets about a neckwear industry labor dispute. Their activity, believed protected by civil liberties, drew counsel from the American Civil Liberties Union. Police stated the arrests were for violating a city ordinance banning handing out handbills, with a maximum fine of $100.
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New Haven
New York
Stern & Merritt
Berkman & Adler
United Neckwear Makers Union
Liberal Club
Yale
George Brooks
Frederick C. Hyde
J. B. Whitelaw
Clarence R. Mendell
Yale College
Rabbi Wise
Elon ‘Ulin
Tulin
Justine Wise
Passaic
Stephens
David McCoy
Democratic Lawn Committee
Phillip T. Smith
Oil and Rubber in Liner Hold Burns
Fire destroyed oil and crude rubber stored in the hold of the steamer President Polk as it docked near the Holland Tunnel. Fireboats from Jersey City and New York fought the blaze. No explosions occurred and no injuries were reported. Passengers were evacuated, damage estimate unavailable.
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Jersey City
N. d
Polk
New Holland Vehicyway Tunnel
New York
Dark Strangler to Be Hanged Friday
Winnipeg reports that Earle Nelson known as the dark strangler is set for execution Friday morning for the murder of Mrs. Emily Patterson. He faced possible additional trials as workers erected the scaffold outside the cell while he hoped for a new trial. Authorities noted he also faced charges in the murder of 14 year old Lori Cattan, a Winnipeg schoolgirl.
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Winnipeg
Dan
Emily Patterson
Earle Nelson
Nelson
Altho
No-Parking Rule in Loop Proves Success
Chicago reports a downtown parking ban succeeds with 40 to 50 percent faster traffic flow and 84 hours saved in driving time. Separate notes flag a chickenpox rise in Black Hawk and Cerro Gordo counties, Iowa, with Waterloo recording four weeks of cases. a local barber, R. Christiansen, jailed for intoxication, hanged himself in custody. A Wisconsin governor calls a special legislative session, and local permits and marriages are listed.
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Chicago
Jan
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Iowa
State Department of Health
Waterloo
Fire Alarms Report Multiple Small-Damage Dwellings
A series of minor incidents is reported with damages totaling a few dollars. At 47345 p.m. a wooden basket rags cause a small blaze at W Spiker residence 208 Hammond. Mrs Howlet at 1921 Commercial had unknown cause and limited damage. J F Yoldinian home at 011 Broadway saw sparks on wooden shingles causing minor damage. An ad notes the month and dates for the notices.
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Torsday
GC. W. Spiker
Hammond
Gorssio Howlet
J. F. Yoldinian
Broadway
Pictures of Smyrna Horror Shown at Westminster Philathea Dinner
Two reels highlighted Near East Relief benefits at Westminster Presbyterian church with Dorothy Miller presiding. Charles G. Chakerian, Smyrna native and eyewitness to the 1922 destruction, described his experiences, as Katherine Reynolds McCormick promoted the relief fund. The Philathea class sponsors care for Near East Relief orphans at $200 yearly. An illustrated lecture on Bible Lands is set for Thursday evening and a talk before the Brotherhood Friday night.
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Ted
Philuthea
Westminster Presbyyerian Church
Dorothy Miller
Hemsworth Leacher
Charles G. Chakerian
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Chakerian
Katherine Reynolds McCormick
Wear East Relief
Philathea
Near East Relief
Chakerlan
First Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood of First Congregational Chiren
Beautifiers Promoted By Wisconsin College Of Agriculture
Women in Madison urged to buy beautifiers at a grocery store recommended by Miss Berilla Claw of the Wisconsin college of agriculture home economics department. She claims lower cost and longer lasting effects than cosmetic counters. A humorous tale about rouge reportedly involves burying it to encourage walking. Waterloo Township women plan a pattern alteration lesson at Mrs John Silver's home on Friday January 13 with a noon start. men will discuss farm issues.
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Madison
Wis
Berilla Claw
Department of Home Economics
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Miss Glow
Waterloo
Favoureau
John Silver
First Flood Relief Bill Passed by Senate
Washington Jan. 11. The first emergency flood relief measure named the Robinson bill to fund farm extension work in the Mississippi flood area was passed without a dissenting vote in the senate today and now goes to the house.
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Washington, D G
Mississippi Sloot
Paroled banker may face re arrest in Iowa
Verne J. Martin former Plymouth County Savings Bank president released on parole October 11 1927 after a 10 year sentence for forgery may be rearrested on a charge of wrongful conversion of 3000 in Liberty bonds Officials said county parole notifications were not made and Des Moines Life and Annuity Co agent Martin residing in Waterloo and active in Des Moines.
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LeMaars
State
Plymouth County Savings Bank
Verne J. Martin
United Press
Martin
George Sturges
Sturges
State Penitentiary
EB. R. McCormick
Des Moines Life & Annuity Co
Waterloo
J. AL. Bradiew
Des Moines
Lpi
Hammill
State Board of Parole
Plymouth County
Wis
Board of Parole
First National Bank
Washington Apartments
Washington Street
Employes Buy Drug Store at Lawn City
From August Frier Employes Buy Drug Store at Lawn City from August E Pricer after 26 years in business. Pfeiffer company 121 His employ. Jong has been in his employ. New owners are John Geertson Waterloo Les Dunbar and George Geertson Cedar Falls. Store to operate as usual. Mr Frier remains briefly. Prior health decline prompts rest after long service.
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Eure
Cedar Falls
Pfeiffer Company
Jong
John Geertson
Waterloo
Les Dunbar
George Geertson
Frier
J. Pfeiffer
Prior
Marine Bombers Kill Nine Rebels Near Quilali
US marine airmen returning from Quilali report direct bomb hits on Sandinista rebels a few miles north of Quilali yesterday, killing nine and wounding three. The action underscores ongoing clashes as Managua reports the engagement on January 11.
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Managua
Micncagua
American Marine Airliiers
Quilali
Sandianpany
Wauna Boat Club Plans 1928 Membership Drive
Preliminary plans for a 1928 membership campaign were discussed at the Wauna Boat Club and River Improvement Association monthly meeting held at the Iowa Insurance Company in February. The annual election is scheduled for early February.
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Waana Boat, Club and River Improvement Association
Iowa Insurance Company
Commercial Street
Skirts to Lengthen to Knee at Next Spring Fashion Review
Women of fashion will wear longer skirts next spring. Garment Retailers of America reviewed styles showing skirts extended to one inch below the knee. The report reflects a shift toward fuller hemlines as showcased in the semi annual style review.
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New York
Dan
Ihi
Women of Fashion
America
Senate Reopens Teapot Dome Probe With Vote
In Washington on January 11 the Senate voted without dissent to appropriate 24 600 dollars from its contingent fund to renew the Teapot Dome oil investigation. CLASS MEETS First Methodist Episcopal Standard Bearers gathered at 609 Baltimore Street with devotions led by Marke Besh and a study report from Ruth Hitchesek, followed by a brief business session and refreshments.
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Washington, D.C
First Methodist Episcopal
Dean Burton
Baltimore Street
Marke Besh
Ruth Hitchesek
Brain Tests for Students
A vintage instruction sheet presents multiple choice word-meaning items. It asks high school or college students to pick the best word for each statement such as one who does more than required, a sociable person, a person lacking seriousness, a persevering person, and one who fails to do what should be done.
Town and Country Y Active in 27
The Town and Country Y branch of Water loo Y M C A reports for eight months ending December 31 1927 that 42 meetings were held across 12 territories with an average attendance of 700. Inductions totaled 11 with 425 attendees, 280 new members joined. Boys clubs 17 groups totaling 550 members. six glass clubs 200 members. Activities included camps two with 100 attendance, father and son banquets four with 934 attendees, mother and daughter banquets four with 225 attendees, 10 private interviews with boys, seven pulpit uses, five Hi_Y community meetings with 1 000 attendance, four other community meetings with 700 attendance, 32 outside speakers including ministers physicians and business leaders, and 23 participants.
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Waterloo
G. Vern Remy
Remy
Glyss
Hi-Y
Heirs contest Henry Meyers will over $300000 estate
Six heirs joined by Bertha Heinemann and Emme Wehrmacher to attack Henry Meyers will seeking to set aside it and claim upwards of $300000 in property for his wife Clara A Meyers. Intervenors allege undue influence and lack of mental capacity at the March 18 1918 will. J G Murtagh represents the two men.
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Henry Meyers
Bertha Heineman
Emme Wehrmacher
Mr. Meyers
Clara
A. Meyers
Iis Estate
E. R. O'Arlen
Oelwein
Lovina Mersch
Grace Berger
Hazel Shafer
Ena Gatthey
Owen Heimpsend
Pearl Mersch
Masonville
Mary Meyers Hempseed Michels
Hememan
Wehrmacher
J. G. Murtagh
Waterloo
Michels
Hebipferd
Heere Meyers
Wil
Meyers Wes
Fifteen Injured When Elevator Cable Breaks
New York January 1 report of a steel cable snapping on a crowded passenger elevator at the United States appraisers store. Fourteen men women and children were injured with several in critical condition.
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New York
United States
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