Slayer's Note 10 Father Confesses Killing for Kick
A 27 year old ex army air corps deserter Philip W Knapp sought for murder of taxicab driver Lewis Panella Hempstead and the killing of Ter Shhis. Knapp allegedly wrote in a locker note he killed to get a kick and had tried thrills from car crashes to bootlegging. letter addressed to his father Adam W Knapp Syracuse and to his squadron commander.
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Associated Press
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Koapp
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Lewis Panella
Hempstead
Lamp Mills
Here
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South Pacific
Bartlett and McKee Stage Great Battle for Iowa Golf Title
Iowa golf final between Arthur Bartlett and Robert McKee remained tied through 18 holes. Bartlett led late, with McKee mounting a late challenge but failing to square the match by the 18th. Early play favored McKee, but Bartlett outpaced him in the back nine to finish 77 to 77.
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Bartlett
McKee
Iowa
Associated Press
Soux City
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
Robert McKee
Des Moines
Seard
Bartrett
Barrett
Oil Well Brought In Near Hamburg Indiana
Thousands flock to Spicer farm near Hamburg Indiana after discovery of oil reports say the new well Will produce about 100 barrels daily. Drilling pushed day and night. oil struck 1 000 feet deep after workmen rewarded last night. First find yielded a few barrels and further exploration at 200 feet deeper expected per geologists.
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Shanandoah
Spicer Farm
Hamburg
Klan Clash Follows Fight With Negroes in Detroit
In Detroit on July 11 a white residential area saw a third clash in three weeks between negroes and whites. A family of five negroes and two newcomers moved in, hundreds gathered, a crowd stormed the home, the negroes fired on the crowd, and a white boy was seriously wounded before police dispersed the mob. Posters announced a Ku Klux Klan meeting slated for July 25.
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Detroit
Mich
ais_i
Sioux Cityans Dance in Nebraska Sunday
Sioux City residents gathered near the state line for a Sunday event deemed an extension of activity across the border. Local pavilion proprietors announced disregard for a Sunday closing order issued by authorities, amid efforts to maintain gatherings similar to a so called wild frolic.
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Nebraska
Sioux City
Sheri
Aller
Jury of Scopes Peer Ready I Find Am Guilty
The article portrays the Scopes trial jury as 12 rural Tennessee residents, many farmers, with minimal Dayton ties. It notes biases, church attendance, and cautious openness to a fair verdict, while depicting courtroom politeness and the high public interest surrounding the evolution trial.
May Boost Tramcar Fare in Des Moines
Des Moines officials signal a possible fare increase after a recent strike, with Flos Chanders of Des Moines Cine Railways hinting the latest fare could be Bwaenis and may take effect soon.
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Des Moines
Flos Chanders
1 Moines Cine Railwas
Young Chief Gidale i Man Who Suindled Fakes Up Age Issue
Evanston resident C Newton posed as a deputy marshal in a scheme with two accomplices to swindle Fereday, an Oelwein farmer, out of 1000 dollars. He was sentenced to five years in a South Dakota federal prison by Judge W Molyneaux.
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Fereday
Aneapolis
Minn
C. Newton
Depuy
Dakota
Federal
Tanger
W. Molyneaux
Lodar
Weather Bureau predicts excessive heat for Des Moines area
Weather report from Des Moines July 11 forecasts record heat across towns with expected highs around 100 degrees. Officials cite heat likely to persist through the day with temperatures near or above local records and strong sun exposure across the region.
Women Parade by Ku Klux Klan in Chicago Suburbs
More than 2 800 citizens claiming Klan allegiance paraded through Chicago western suburbs to push saloon closures. Hundreds of women rode in automobiles, no masks or regalia. Klansmen delivered ultimatums to resort owners, warning of armed action if doors did not close. Religious leaders said they had no part in the demonstration. Some proprietors pledged to close, one Italian said he would leave the United States.
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Schooly White
Scopes
Pra
Enon
Seapes
United Press
Chicago
Nore
Terry C. Hoover
Ader
Tells I. O. O. F. Its Brothers' Keepers
Irregular OCR fragment describes I O O F with references to brothers keepers and a gathering at an orphanage. Mentions a sermon on ministration to children and a vacationing patrolman and his wife in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Dal Ty Bhothiy
Eran
Gay
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Paris Plot Foiled by French Secret Service
Conternational News Wire reports the French secret service uncovered a plots to smuggle rifles and ammunition from the Rif, with plans to use Marseille port for filibustering. Leaders included an Arme niyhuy who became a naturalized Frenchman. Authorities withheld names until all members were arrested.
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Marseilles
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Armenhuy
Morocco
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Horace Echevarietta
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Dodges Grave by Inch as Poison Salts Turn Pink
In Red Oak Iowa July Otto Pierson received congratulations after his quick thinking likely saved his life. A package of salts from a local druggist proved poisonous when dissolved in water turning pink. The poison was traced to a wholesale house error. no other local salts were impure. No link to the Harlan deaths confirmed.
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Red Oak
Otto Pierson
Pierson
Driug
Harlan
Crowell Obtains Permit for Addition to Waterloo Ice Cream Plant
Roger J. Crowell obtained a building permit today for an addition to the Waterloo Ice Cream Louriany plant at 416 Sixth Street. The new building will be 35 by 69 feet, one story with basement, brick superstructure and concrete basement finish. W. R. Buxton holds the contract at 56,904 dollars.
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Roger J. Crowell
Waterloo
Sixth Street
Wateriat
W. 3
Buxton
Woman Killed in Tractor Auto Crash at Creston Bridge
Creston Ia July 11 Mrs Bes Evans of Creston was killed instantly when the car she rode in struck a tractor pulling a grain binder on a bridge. Two companions Ed Poland and Baldwin Creston escaped with minor injuries. Visit relatives Mrs Will A Lane and children Bil nd Tettr are visiting Ra Guthrie and Des Moines with relatives.
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Bes- Evans
Cresto
Ed Poland
Agonal
Baldwin
Will A. Lane
Tettr
Ra Guthrie
Des Moines
City pays year-old damage in truck collision case
Tama county court records show Witertan's municipal treasury issued a 2535.74 payment to City Clerk Charles MacKay from Herbert Grier for damages to a fire truck after a collision with T. G. Tammen’s automobile. Tammen admitted fault and the case moved to judgment for 474. Wisaytine. The settlement includes the principal and interest.
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Witertan
Toniy
Muarter
Charles MacKay
Herbert Grier
Ciook
Miecourt
Tama
Tammeen
Dayton Evolution Trial Shifts Pace Amid Courtroom Frenzy
Dayton Tennessee July 11 Judge Raulston rested after a busy day as Darrow led the evolution trial with courtroom applause and heated exchanges. Jurors questioned on evolution and church ties. jury oath timing debated. Day two reports crowd of about 1500 from surrounding areas and revival meetings outside court. city bars outdoor revivals during sessions to curb noise and clashes.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Tenn
Raulston
Law
Darrow
United Press
Court House
Vige Grief Fights Testimony In Looney Trial
Rock Island July 11 Joan Looney indicted Rock Island vice king renewed efforts to impeach Lawrence Pedigo the states star witness in the conspiracy trial Pedigo admitted perjury in a former trial but said he acted under counsel W J C Allen now Looney’s attorney Pedigo testified he served as lieutenant for the vice chief detailing illegal operations including prostitution liquor gambling and blackmail and testified immunity was granted for his state evidence Looney hinted Pedigo had bootlegging privileges but Pedigo denied it
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Rock Island
Joan Looney
Lawrence Pedigo
Looney
Padigo
P Pedigo
W. J C. Allen
Pedigo
Leoney
Rock Island News
Ted
Looaney
Telis Girl Dress Is Too Short Fined Fifty Dollars
Ned J. Boenigsman, 28, Straator, was fined $30 by Judge Howard Hayes in South Clark street court for selling a girl on the street and overheard telling Miss Laura O Kerfe, 24, her dress was too short. Prohibition Agent Archie Benson witnessed the remark.
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Nicaza
Ned J. Koenigsman
Straator
Howard Hayes
South Clark Street
Archie Benson
Boenigsman
Laura O'Kerfe
Farm population falls by 182000 in United States
Washington D C farm population declined by 182000 in the past year according to the department of agriculture estimate. Off Labrador coast the MacMillan expedition reports unprecedented ice fields encountered as leader Tom notes challenges ahead.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Agriculture
Labrado
MacMillan
Saxes
Tom
Nine Indictments in Dance Club Disaster
Boston July 11 grand jury returned nine indictments over the Pickwick club collapse that killed 44. The indictments were sent to Judge Lumis and the defendants will have their names kept secret until Monday in Suffolk superior court.
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Boston
Grand
Pickwick Club
Lumus
Suffolk Superior Court
Tobs Equal Calls in Sioux City Now
Sioux City labor outlook shows one job per 20 applicants with no harvest hand calls and low demand for general farm labor, according to J.W. Holmes, manager of the state federal employment agency.
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Sioux City
J.W. Holmes
Federal
President Knubel and Sister Christ wed at Knubel home
Rev. Dr. Frederick H. Knubel president of the United Lutheran Church in America and Sister Jenny L. Christ deaconess were married today at Knubel's New York home. The ceremony linked two church leaders in a private service marking a notable union within the Lutheran community.
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New York
Frederick H. Knubel
United Lutheran Church In America
Jenny L. Christ
Knubel
Eight Hour Day Could Save Iowa Taxpayers Millions
Budget Director Li L Hogue says shifting state employees to an eight hour day would cut payroll costs, saving Iowa taxpayers about 546 dollars daily across a $8.75 million annual payroll. He urges legislature action and notes farmer families’ need for economy.
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International News Wire
Deg Moines
Iowa
Li. L. Hogue
Hogue
Executive Council
State University
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa State Teachery College
Cedar Falls
University Hospital
Board of Control
Hague
Kendall Denies Gov Kendall Planning Senate Campaign
Mrs. Kendall, wife of the former governor, denied reports that he planned to enter the campaign for Senator Cummins. She said the political talk is manufactured and that he has not authorized any such action.
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the Associates Press
Des Moines
N. EL. Kendall
Kendahl
Educator and Editor to Talk at Red Oak
Red Oak will host two prominent visitors this weekend. On Monday July 13 Dr A E Winship editor of the New England Journal of Education will speak to summer school students at the normal school run by Town State Teachers college. Sunday evening Ballard Dunn editor of the Omaha Bee will speak at the Mission church.
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A. E. Winship
Boston
New England Journal of Education
Town State Teachers College
Ballard Dunn
Omaha Bee
Mission Church
South Dakota May Sell Gasoline Again
Pierre July 1 Gary Carl Gunderson weighed a suggestion from F W Marm on South Dakota gasoline director that the state re enter the gasoline business Marm on finished a state survey said prices at most stations are exorbitant with the lowest average about 23 cents per gallon He contends dealers make a fat profit at 22 cents a gallon and urges action to re enter the business.
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Gary
Carl Gunderson
F. W. Marmon
South Dakota
Marmon
Jeaye
MacMillan's Ships Head for Greenland
Washington DC July 11 The MacMillan Arctic expedition led by Commander Donald MacMillan departed Labrador at 2 30 this morning heading toward Disko Greenland a radio dispatch to the National Geographic Society reported. The crew reported an auk egg on board valued at 1200 dollars and noted there may be only one other auk egg in the United States.
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Tesh Hopedaje
Labrador
Disko
Greenland
National Geographic Society
Donald MacMillan
Bertrami
Fleta
Rutkind
Emily
United States
American British Dual Track Meet at Cambridge
The Cambridge event opened with a tense, ideal day as Oxford Cambridge and Harvard Yale fielded elite talents. Lord Burghley won the 120 yard high hurdles in 15.3 seconds, while Harvard star Al Miller clocked 9.45 in the century dash. Bayes Norton of Yale trailed Porritt of Oxford.
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Oxford
Harvard
Yale
Douglas Lowe
Arthur Porritt
England
Bayes Norton
Mbbetta
Lord David Burghley
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al Miller
A. E. Porritt
Human Freight Goes Into Ice Packed Hold on Isle Royal
L J Chapman wealthy dairyman of Kansas City arrived on Isle Royal soaking in the coolest spot in the United States. He was the first human freight to cross the Northern Pacific dock at Duluth and was placed in a refrigerator car cooled by 16000 pounds of ice before boarding the steamship America. Crowds met the ship as it docked and Chapman’s unusual voyage drew attention.
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Mich
America
L. J. Chapman
Kansas City
United States
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Chapman
World Newspapers Order Cable Stories on Monkeyman Case
New York July 14 The Dayton evolation trial nears a world story stage with United Press cables sent to foreign clients. La Prensa Buenos Aires and South America's leading paper order full display and special services. British United Press from London also orders extensive coverage.
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World Newspapers
Monkeyman
New York
Dayton
United Press
la Prenza
Buenos Aires
South America
United Press Office
London
Europe
Former Army Captain Sentenced for Mail Robbery
Joseph Schneider, a former U S Army captain and Chicago post office registry clerk, was sentenced by Federal Judge Adan C Chi to three years in Leavenworth for robbing mails at the Chicago post office. District Attorney Grossman showed a jar of watches diamonds and jewelry valued at several thousand dollars Schneider pleaded guilty. Evanston Illinois was his residence.
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Adan C. Chi
Joseph Schneider
Evanston
United States Army
Federal
Leavenworth
Schneider
Grossman
Registry Department
Dam Break After Shocks Kills Two Children Near Neihart
Earthquakes over three weeks are blamed for the Silver Dyre Milling Company dam break near Neihart Montana, killing two children, wrecking three homes, and damaging property estimated at fifteen hundred dollars.
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Irgt
Neihart
Here
Blank Will Build Big Movie in Omaha
Des Moines film magnate announces plans to erect a moving picture theatre at Twentieth and Farnum streets in Omaha. The project is valued around 1.74 million dollars and will seat over 3,000 patrons.
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Blank
Omaha
Des Moines
Twentieth and
Farnum Streets
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