Self Confessed Killer QF Adams On Stand in Birger Case
Benton July 19 The youth Thomasson who confessed his role in Adams murder testifies against Charlie Birger Art Newman and Ray Hyland in Franklin county circuit court He says he and his brother were paid 50 dollars per shot and acted as Birger’s henchmen strain of testimony highlighted by Birger’s defense and state’s push for a death verdict with Thomasson as star witness and case nearing conclusion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Tr
Harry Thomasson
Charlie Birger
Art Newman
Ray Hyland
Joe Adams
Franklin County
Thomasson
West City
Elmo
Birger
Adams
Leutenants
Ray Thomasson
Harry
West Frankfort
Art
Connie Ritter
Newman
Motm
Maia
Pacific Aviators Welcomed at Big Milwaukee Fete
The story details Lindbergh’s Milwaukee reception and planned inspections at Teterboro and the Wright Aeronautical plant, with plans to thank motor builders for his trans Atlantic flight. It also covers a transcontinental air race with about 100 entrants from New York to Spokane and notes Bronte and Smith returning home after a California to Molokai flight, plus Manila aviation funding and a Manila to Philippines hop plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teterboro Airport
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
Charles J. Lawrence
Lew Gower
Teterboro
Lindbergh
Paterson
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Wright
New York
INS
Spokane
Wash
John T. Fancher
Air Force
Washington National Guard
Smith
Bronte
Honolulu
T. H
INSI
Emory Bronte
Ernie Smith
California
Molokai
San Francisco
Oakland
Matsonia
Hawaii
Manila
American Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam P. Erwin
Aubrey Eagle
Texas
JAP GERMAN PACT READY FOR SIGNING
The press says a German Japanese commercial treaty will be signed at the foreign office. It will grant Germany preferred trade rights and abolish prohibitory dyestuffs restrictions from World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Germany
Foreign Office
Public officials praise Steffen in Birger bombing case
Waterloo officials including city detective Emil Steffen and Sheriff H. T. Wagner defend Steffen's handling of the Birger roadhouse bombing case and Kane’s confession. Marion Illinois reports States Attorney Artie Boswell released Elmer Kane to avoid aiding Birger’s defense while Benton trial proceedings continue. Kane’s planned testimony could be gained later if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Steffen
Birger
Elmer Kane
Steffen
Kane
H. T. Wagner
Charles F. Mohlis
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Waterloo
Tlinois
Marion
Artie O. Boswell
Illinois
Charles Birger
Benton
Joe Adams
West City
Adams
Boswell
Benon
Robert E. Smith
How Much for a Divorce
In Des Moines on July 19, a middle aged couple asked district court clerk W William Baldwin to prepare divorce papers and pay the charges. Baldwin explained the difference between a divorce mill and the marriage market and urged reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
W.william Baldwin
District Court
Baldwin
G A R Officers Attend Cary Funeral in Dubuque
G A R officers Mrs C O Shupe of Dubuque and Mrs Jennie Beemer of Des Moines attended the funeral of James Cary husband of Lilian Clark Cary past national and past department president. Mrs Cary is active in the Town Federation of Women's Clubs. Beemer traveled by tram from Des Moines to Waterloo yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Shupe
Logan Avenue
Jennie Beemer
Des Moines
Dubuque
James Cary
Lilian Clark Cary
Cary
Town Federation of Women’s Clubs
Beemer
Waterloo
Iowa coal counties and wartime connections noted
Questions ask which Iowa county produced the most coal and how many coal mines operated in Iowa, plus figures on Iowans who served in World War IV and Civil War survivors counted in 1987. Also asks what general subject was discussed at the Fifth Commonwealth conference, with answers on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Flying War Secretary Drops In on Coolidge Family to Pay Respects
Rapid City reports Col. Hanford MacNider assistant secretary of war made a quick stop to honor President Coolidge before resuming a 10 000 mile air inspection tour. He notes 300 hours in the air and 40 000 miles flown this year while sharing piloting duties with Capt. R G Ervin. He has already visited New York Wisconsin and Minnesota and will proceed to Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
INS
President Coolidge
Col
Hanford MacNider
National Guard
American Legion
Mac
Bollingfield
Anacostia
D. C
R. G. Ervin
Army Air Service
Leading Eagle Named Sioux Name for President Coolidge
Rapid City dispatch notes the Sioux select "Leading Eagle" as the new name for President Coolidge in connection with his forthcoming induction into the Deadwood Sioux tribe. Chief Chauncey Yellowrobe and Rosebud Yellowrobe provide the details of the naming ceremony and its organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. C
INS
Coolidge
Deadwood
Chauncey Yellowrobe
Rosebud Yellowrobe
Loser of Wager Sets New Mark in Peanut Race
Fremont Nebraska July 19 Ver non Dunn swimmer set what is believed to be a new world record by pushing a peanut an entire city block with his nose in about 22 minutes. The feat followed a wager Dunn lost to Kenneth Sutherland in a 50 yard swim. Dunn cried We did it as he stood. Sutherland asked How come we did it. My nose and I replied Dunn with a dirty face and grin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Vernon Dunn
Dunn
Kenneth Sutherland
Sutherland
Fire departments from three cities fight movie blaze
Hollywood California July 19 4 LP Fire that threatened to destroy the De Mille studio in Culver City was reported under control today after 10 fire departments from Hollywood Los Angeles and Culver City fought the flames for two hours Seventy five police were called to control the crowd which gathered to see the blaze the second at the De Mille studio within a few hours Sparks from the first fire were believed to have started the second one Crossed wires caused the original blaze last night Total damage was estimated this morning at from 100000 to 350000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Cal
de Mille
Culver City
Los Angeles
Temperatures and rainfall report
Readable fragments show a weather summary with highs around 88 degrees and lows near 53. Tuesday morning readings hover in the upper 60s to mid 70s with afternoon peaks near 78. Rainfall is reported at about 0.1 inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dege Digeg Sd
Fight for Priscilla Moran Guardianship
Three groups vie for guardianship of Priscilla Moran an eight year old Los Angeles child actress. Relatives and two factions of the late father’s friends sue for custody while it is said she earns about 300 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Moran
Los Angeles
Co-Operative Bank Plank Now Upheld by Brookhart
Ames, July 19. Senator Smith W. Brookhart said Iowa's enactment of co-operative banking laws endorses a plank from his 7 year old campaign. He noted What Cheer's new co-operative bank started July 5 as the first in the U S, with other banks at Sheldon Leon and Stockport in the works promoted by Farmers' unions Farm bureaus and local farmer groups. He added that before Iowa no nation had provision for co-operative banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Boone County
Brookhart
What Cheer
United States
Sheldon
Leon
Stockport
Farmers’ Union
Farm Bureau
Internes Pump Air Into 'Dead' Patient's Lungs for 12 Hours
Iowa City reporters recount how interns at the University hospital kept Carl Lemme of Burlington alive for 12 hours after his breathing ceased. The 29 year old underwent brain tumor surgery when his diaphragm failed to provide air, and interns shifted to pump air into his body to sustain circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
INS
University Hospital
Carl Lemme
Burlington
Lemme
Estherville Boy Drowns While Swimming at Spirit Lake
Arthur Tindal, 14, of Estherville, died after drowning while swimming at Spirit Lake Monday evening. Authorities believe cramps caused the accident as he was an expert swimmer. Companions’ rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Fa
Arthur Tindal
Estherville
Spirit Lake
Hawver’s Sweetcorn Claims Season’s First
Hawver of 310 Linn Street disputed S Ethridge’s claim to the first sweetcorn of the season in the vicinity. Hawver states he has sold 200 to 300 dozen ears from his Rick er Street field this year and that the first corn was ripe last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Hawver
Linn Street
S. Ethridge
Hawver
Ricker Street
Local families plan trips to Minnesota and Spirit Lake
Mr and Mrs T P Becker of Kendallville Indiana visit Mr and Mrs L Q O Cramer at 508 Frederick Street. Mrs Cramer is Mr Becker s sister. Mr and Mrs D H Wick and family of 836 Western Avenue vacation in northern Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Jack Patterson of 117 Prospect Avenue and Mr and Mrs Louis A Gaiser and Miss Norma Gaiser of 211 Independence Avenue vacation in the lake region of northern Minnesota. They left Waterloo Sunday and will be gone two weeks. Mr and Mrs Will A Lane and children Billy and Betty of 923 Steely Street will leave Wednesday for Knights Templar camp at Spirit Lake Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Becker
Kendallville
Ind
L. QO. Cramer
Frederick Street
Cramer
Mr. Becker
D. H. Wick
Western Avenue
Minnesota
Jack Patterson
Prospect Avenue
Louis A. Gaiser
Norma Gaiser
Independence Avenue
Lake
Waterloo
Will A. Lane
Billy
Betty
Steely Street
Knights Templar Camp E
Spirit Lake
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Local Notices
Albert M. Swenson of Radcliffe and Helen R. Torgenson of Kensett. Cecil L. Vinton of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Fern Kruse of Waterloo. James Tyires and Marie L. Vining, both of Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Swenson
Radcliffe
Helen R. Torgenson
Kensett
Cecil L. Vinton
Milwaukee
Wis
Fern Kruse
Waterloo
James Tyires
Charles City
Marie L. Vining
Rites for Aged Editor in Springfield Illinois
Funeral services will be held Friday for Henry Wilson Clendenin 90 editor in chief and co publisher of the Illinois State Register who died here after a paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Henry Wilson Clendenin
The
Illinois State Register
Herman Rosgen 76 Harness Maker Dies in Waterloo
Herman Rosgen of 315 Seventh street east died of heart disease at noon in the G. R. Gruhn harness shop at 118 Fifth street east. Born August 9 1851 in Germany, he came to the United States at age five and lived in Waterloo since 1865. Survived by four children A J Delia Agnes Rosgen and Mrs Nels Lewis. wife preceded him in death two years ago. Body at O Keefe and Towne mortuary awaiting funeral plans.
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Herman Rosgen
Seventh Street East
G. R. Gruhn
Fifth Street East
Germany
United States
Waterloo
St. Joseph's Church
A. J. Delia
Agnes Rosgen
Seventh Street
Nels Lewis
Harrison Street
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Homes as foundation to curb juvenile crime says Judge Gwynne
Judge John W. Gwynne tells Canopus club that homes are the nation’s foundation and corrective work must begin there. He cites decreased crime age with many offenders under 25 and links one third of Black Hawk county crime to feeble mindedness. Environment changes and mobility via automobiles heighten youth delinquency. He notes divorce as a factor in many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gwynne
Canopus
Gwynne
Black Hawk County
Conspiracy charge in King Ben Trial disputed in St Joseph
In St Joseph Michigan today the attorney general's office faces a defense claim of conspiracy as opening statements proceed. Defense counsel W J Barnard calls the suit a manipulation by disgruntled former House of David members aided by newspapers and the state. The defense presented 68 depositions and packets of letters between colony and attorney general offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Attorney’ General's Office of
Michigan
House of David Religious Colony
W. J. Barnard
Farm Boy Advantage Cited By Illinois Professor
Ames I July 19 The farm boy of this country holds an advantage over the city youth in facing life according to Prof A W Nolan head of the agricultural education department at the University of Illinois who spoke at the vocational educational conference here The average city boy has led a life of idleness and lacks background enterprise and initiative while the farm boy has worked and can cope with problems more readily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Fraf
A. W. Nolan
Agricultural Education Department
University of Ilinois
Prof
Nolan
Lad Finds Clue in Nungesser Coli Hunt
In St. Johns Newfoundland a 14 year old boy found a message in a flask reading Nungesser Coli all secours. Postal inspector J H Small displayed the note noting the flask was found at Mike's Cove near Point May. Government probes the missing French aviators case with slim hope of discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
INS
J. H. Small
Eat Ice Cream Message Sparks Kiwanis Talk
Miss Louise Bouligny of the National Dairy Council explained ice cream’s value to Kiwanis members at the Hotel Russell-Lamson. She said it cools in summer, warms in winter, supports body builders, and is a pleasant food, urging fathers to enjoy more ice cream. Doyle and Schirmer performed at the Plaza theatre with vocal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Louise Bouligny
Service Department
National Dairy Council
Cedar Rapids
Doyle
Schirmer
Plaza Theatre
Salmon at 47 1 2 Cents a Pound for Waterlooans
William W. Brooks once a Waterloo grocer now in Seattle reports a Waterloo man asked for salmon from Seattle. Brooks bought a six and a half pound fish for $1.65 and paid $1.45 in shipping, bringing the total to $3.10.
Meggison Estate Bequeaths Life Interest to Wife
The will of James Meggison filed for probate in J W Thompson’s district court office leaves life income to his wife Belle Meggison. After death, estate divided between sons James and John Meggison, with $300 and household goods going to granddaughter Ruth Seavey. The two sons are named executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meggison
Belle Meggison
J. W. Thompson
James
John Meggison
Ruth Seavey
Illinoisan Guest Miss Myrl Der Quincy Visitor
Miss Myrl Der, a resident of Illinois, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lichty at 212 Alta Vista Avenue in Quincy, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrl der
Quincy
Robert J. Lichty
Alta Vista Avenue
Trails of the West Charted by Professor Hulbert
Denver reports Professor Archer Butler Hulbert mapped overland and Pony Express routes in five volumes. The work traces Oregon Santa Fe and Mandan routes, 275 maps, 7,000 miles across 12 western states, with journals to follow for a documentary history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old West
Denver
Colo
Archer Butler Hulbert
Stewart Commission On
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Oregon
Santa Fe
Morrman
Kit Carson
John C. Fremont
Buffalo Bill
Jim Bridger
Pony Express
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic Ocean
Ohio River
Hulbert
American Geographical Society
Library of Congress
Harvard
Yale
West
Union Pacific Railroad
Millionaire's Will Gives $1,500,000 to Philanthropy
In Rockford Michigan probate filing, P A Peterson's will allocates 500000 for a local YMCA 500000 for a Swedish Old People's Home and 500000 for the Augs t ana synod Lutheran foreign missions. Wife Ida Peterson receives 20000 while numerous nieces and nephews gain large gifts. Residue valued over 5000000 rests at widow executrix discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
P. A. Peterson
Ida Peterson
Board of Foreign Missions of Augustana Synod
Lutheran Church
Ruling on Stephenson Appeal Expected This Week
The Indiana supreme court sits for the rest of the week and is expected to issue a decision on D. C. Stephenson's appeal from the Laporte superior court regarding the transcript issue and the murder case of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Stephenson remains imprisoned for life at Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Supreme Court
D. C. Stephenson
Laporte Superior Court
Marion County
Madge Oberholtzer
Indiana
Michigan City
Divorce suit filed by Harold M. Clark in Waterloo
Harold M. Clark filed for divorce from Tressa E. Clark alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed December 24, 1919, in Waterloo and separated July 16, 1927. He seeks $100 for attorney's fees from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Clark
Tressa E. Clark
Waterloo
Clark
Local Remodel Bids Reported For Several Properties
Joe George at 149 Barclay north offers porch remodeling for 50 dollars. F R Camlin of Riverview addition bids 100 dollars for porch work. W W Gallup at 27 Fifth east proposes removing old stairs for 50 dollars. Repass Automobile company plans to remodel building at 100 Third west for 1600 dollars. F L Fall to remodel residence at 429 Clay for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe George
Barclay North
F. R. Camlin
Riverview
W. W. Gallup
Fifth East
Repass Automobile Company
Third West
F. L. Fall
Clay
Rate Hearing Set for September by Railroad Board
Des Moines July 19 The state board of railroad commissioners set Wednesday September 7 as the date for the semi annual rate and classification hearing. About 34 cases of shippers seek reclassification of freight rates are on file and more are expected before the hearing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Four suspects jailed in bootlegger gun battle
Sioux City Iowa reports four suspects in custody after a Monday morning shootout between rival bootleggers. Chief Fred Spencer believes the actual slayers of Tom Mitchell, an ex convict bootlegger, will be arrested today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Fred Spencer
Tom Mitchell
Soviet Claims Support Extend Credits to Amtorg
Moscow reports the Midland Bank of Cleveland will extend credits to Amtorg the Russian Soviet trade organization in the United States and to American firms selling farm machinery in Russia per the official newspaper Lagestia and the INS dispatch from July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
INS
the Midland Bank of Cleveland
Amtorg
Soviet Trade Organization
United States
Russia
Lagestia
Young U C flier plans hazardous bid to Brazil
Brunswick Ga July 19. Paul A Redfern youth pilot lays out a non stop route toward Rio de Janeiro Brazil aiming to surpass Clarence Chamberlin’s long distance record. He would fly some 1700 miles over water and 2800 to 3000 miles over land crossing the Caribbean Sea and the Amazon basin amid mountains up to 13 000 feet and vast uncharted lands with dangerous jungle and rios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Paul A. Redfern
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Clarence Chamberlin
Redfern
Caribbean Sea
Pacific
Atlantic
Amazon River Valley
Caribbean
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Carmana
Guiana Highlands
British Guiana
United States
New England
Amazon Valley
Amazon
Para
Matto Grosso
Goyaz
Serra Do Piiana
Minas Geraes
Unclear coastline path toward Rio de Janeiro described
The excerpt notes a route toward Rio de Janeiro along the coast as an alternative to traversing a 13,000 foot mountain near the city. It mentions higher gasoline needs for the coastal option and implies a more dangerous or less dangerous path depending on terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
la Do Mantiquera
South America
Scott to Continue Hunt for Deputy's Killers
Leon July 19—State Agent Ray Scott will carry on the investigation alone into the killing of Deputy Sheriff Clint McConnell in Decatur County. McConnell, shot three weeks ago during a dispute over liquor payment, was killed by alleged bootleggers Sam Petty and Herb Pollard who fled with rewards of 500 dollars each for their capture. No trace of the pair has been found as posses sweep southern Iowa and northern Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon, Jr
Clint McConnell
Decatur County
Sam Petty
Herb Pollard
Leon
Ray Scott
Pollard
Petty
McConnell
Iowa
Missouri
Meteor Bomb in Illinois Shocks Tilden Residents
A bright daylight fireball flashed over Tilden Illinois on July 19 startling residents. It burst into fragments after about a minute. Two ten pound pieces were recovered on John Stones farm with a dark metal coating and crystal silver interior. A search continues for the main meteor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Til
Tilden
Tll
John Stone
Tailor Marcus Silverman Collapses. Taken to Hospital
Marcus Silverman a 50 year old tailor of 1432 North Western Avenue Chicago suffered a severe heart attack this afternoon and was taken to Allen Memorial hospital by Capt T J Morris and Driver Lee Smith on orders of R A Doty overseer of the poor after he inquired at police headquarters for a doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Silverman
Northwestern Avenue
Chicago
T. J. Morris
Lee Smith
Allen Memorial Hospital
R. A. Doty
Charge changes and fines in municipal court case
A municipal court adjusted a driving while intoxicated charge to careless driving. Henry received a $100 fine with $90 suspended and commitment for nonpayment suspended. George Cole of 143 Barclay Street North forfeited a $20 bond for no traffic violations after being arrested by Officer W. J. Lips at 11:25 p.m. Sunday for passing a boulevard sign without stopping, then for speeding two minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
George Cole
Barclay Street North
Cole
W. J. Lips
Hand Crushed by Wringer Injures Mrs Banser
Mrs Frederick Banser of 908 Linn street suffered severe lacerations to her left hand when it became entangled in an electric wringer at noon today. She was taken to Presbyterian hospital where several stitches were used to close the wounds before she was later returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Banser
Linn Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Notable names sail for Europe on Cunard Berengaria
The Cunard liner Berengaria sails today with passengers including James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany Reginald Denny screen star Mrs Denny and F D Gardner former governor of Missouri among the travelers bound for Europe from New York.
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QF Adams
Elmor
Big Milwaukee
Spirit of
Shelton
Mohlis
Associated Press
State Historical Society of
Towa
Col. MacNider
Colorado
Utah
Washington
Idaho
Llinois
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Co-Operative Bank
Sweetcorn I5
Marmarcy
Canopians
King Ben
Lad
Kiwanis
Overland Mail
Fort Bridger
Salt Lake
Tnd
Carson
Forty-Niners
Professor Hulbert
Independence
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
South Pass
Portland
Ore
Nova Scotia
Tennessee Mountains
Tare Oalle
Oregor
TRAL
Uta M
Alo Fort Mall
Salt Lake City
Nebraska
Kansas
FT. Bridger
Oregon Trail
River
Sublett
Fort Morgan
Fort Collima
Carron
Young U. C. Flier
Hazandous
Scott
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