TWO KILLERS TAKE UP FIGHT FOR LIFE IN CHICAGO COURTS
Chicago, June 1. Two notorious criminals, Martin Durkin and Russell Scott, face separate trials in Chicago courts. Durkin stands trial for the murder of Federal Agent Idle De Shanahan, while Scott seeks validation of his insanity plea after Maurer murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Todas Thay
Martin Durkin
Russell Scal
Bon
Durkin
Barry GB. Millen
Idle de Shanahan
Senit
Chester
Ingane
Jasent Mauser
Wiliam Ve Brothers
Miller Las
Pativenian
Shanahan
California
Floyd
Austin
Beny Werner
Orave
Thomas Ravi Austil
Jed
Louis Biumenths
William “McSwighose
U- NeGarry Zod- Roland
Livenatl
Russell Scott
Scott
William Brothers
Suvaina
Joph Maurer
Ifield
Chester Asylum
Warden Plans to Clean Up Scout Swimming Hole
Boy Scouts at Camp Ingawanis will help create a better swimming hole this summer. Warden and a neighboring farmer will visit the site to seine the river for fish, aiming to improve the area. Deputy Waldron met the river bend official. plans announced by A P Burr, the commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Ingawanis
Mit
Fon “Waldron
Titer
A. P. Hurr
Scort
Arrested for Fail-1 Stop After Striking Man Down
Frank Wicks, 30, of 508 Sycamoon Street, faced Municipal Court for failing to stop after a Monday night accident at Electric Park. Constable Mason said Wicks struck William Steffels near the Dark entrance in Waterloo and was arrested after he failed to post bail. Steffels sustained minor injuries. another victim, Mrs Ralph Kroy of Winthrop, was recovering from injuries after a Saturday night crash. The vehicle overturned with a crushed top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wicks
Sycamoon Street
Ae Electric Park
Wicks
P. Mason
Vennis
Mason
William Steffelheany
Waverly
Waterloo Aid Place
Steffels Beam
Better
Ralph Kroy
Winthrop
Jas
Sind
Past Senior Counselors Plan Entertainment Event
The annual gathering will be held at 689 ppm Friday in Black's rear room. Tickets are available at the hotel registration desk or from entertainment committee members. Reservations via past senior counselor and Waterloo auxiliary of Indies U C T. Family event at 12:8 p.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Country Club with tickets at hotel desk or by calling Mrs. A M Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Hassell-Samson
Waterloo Auxiliary of Indies
U. C
Sunnyside Country Club
Rus
A. Fi. Johnson
Lawn Grand Council
Crown Prince to Spend 10 Days Around Wyoming and East Coast
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Princess Louise visited Washington to place a wreath on the Unknown Soldier tomb and attend a Swedish choir concert at the Metropolitan Opera House. They receive a doctor of laws honorary degree in East Orange and plan to tour Independence Hall, Edison laboratories, and cities including Philadelphia, New York, Cambridge, and Boston over the next ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gustavus Adolphus of
Sweden
Louise
Metropolis
Washington
Pennsylvania Station
Une Capltak
Royal Party
J.-P. Mor- Bac
Box
Glere
Ernest Liniekamp
America
John Ericsson
Swedish Lutheran College
East Orange
N. J
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Edison Laboratories
West Orange
Vicinity
Newnort
Worcester
Boston
Harvard University
Cambridge
Gara Falls
Minneapolis
Detroit
Growth of Boys Camps Since 1881 Revealed at Kiwanis Talk
J J Godfring, secretary of the YMCA, described the evolution of boys camps in the United States during a Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. He traced the first summer camp to New York state and noted the first YMCA outdoor program began in 1858 at Orange Lake New York, now Camp Dulles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. J. Godlfring
Yom. C. A
Hig Majesty
Winsons Club
Russell Lamson
ESSP
New York State
Orange Lake
N.Y
Dulles
Godifring
Morris Isle Wal
Kiwanis 10
Captain Farrell Returns to Duty After Illness
Capt Johny Farrell resumes post as second shift S4 captain at police headquarters after illness. Officer William Thornherrs had acted in his absence. Farrell underwent surgery and was treated at a hospital for stomach ailment. he will return to duty in the east business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny. Farrell
Afar Amis
Atennen Eins Bs
Eeness
Willian Thornherrs
Farrell
Auty
East Business
Apets
Man Accused in Attempted Ram Act in La Porte
A municipal court case alleges that Sam Wilson alias Bartelty attempted to commit a statutory crime in Hillyard and La Porte. The complaint is filed by Gladys Nogley, 13, naming the alleged incident this afternoon and charging him with attempted unlawful act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillyard
Sam Wilson
Aes Ek Bartelty
Beem
Gladys Nogley
Alea
la Porte Iy
Tipton Pageant Showcases Pioneer Life and History
Cedar county hosts a June portable pageant presented by South Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church. A 45 piece Ragius women's band plays. Cast includes soldiers Indians and pioneers life scenes with horses and period concerts. War One tableau ends the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiplan
Portual
Cedar County
South- Bethel Methodist Epincopal Church
Murtagh Seen as Candidate in Iowa Dems Fight
Des Moines datelined report in the Chicago Herald Examiner outlines the split within Iowa Democrats over a 1934 United States Senate race. It notes Murtagh favored by Marsh faction and Porter backed by Herring Meredith wing, with both camps plotting strategies and expected regional impact along the Mississippi border. It also mentions Murtagh’s wet stance and a June primary battle, plus marriage licenses listed for Waterloo Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa
Charles N. Wheeler
Chicago Herald-Examiner
Des Moines
Claude Porter
Centerville
James Ch Murtagh
Watertoo
Wheeler
Porter
Murtagh
Wes
Smith-Muarsh-Hughes
OS Murtagh
F.P. Hagemann
Waverly
McAdan Main
Madison Square Garden
McAdaa
Marsh-Flughes-Sullivan
Herring
Marsh
Herald-Examiner
Atong
Mississipp Houndary
Generly
Meredith
Hlerring
Reisen
Mmi
Stils
Howsever
Parler
Beis Blucted
Baldrige Named for Internal Revenue Post
Fragmentary OCR notes from Washington DC mention Baldrige and an internal revenue post. Other text is garbled, but hints at deputy commissioner or related appointments. No clear date, organization, or completed event details are readable.
Auto crashes add four to Chicago death list
Chicago reports four fatalities from Memorial Day auto crashes, including three children, with 13 injured in a windl or bus and streetcar collision. The toll pushes Cook County auto deaths for the year to 316. Memorial day honeymoon tragedy near Des Moines, and De Kalb crash deaths add to the day’s deadly record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Windlor
Cook County
Mozakorick
Wankee
Mozakoricks
Marel
Des Moines
API
Tony Christo
Moline
de Kalb — Hospital
Uie
Lincoln Highway
Here
Herman
Nicholas
Christo
Wes
Lynch Defeated by Howard for Head of Typographical Union
In Indianapolis James M. Lynch of Rochester was defeated by Charles P. Howard of Chicago in the contest for president of the International Typographical Union. With 735 local unions voting, Howard led by nearly 2,500 votes as canvassers prepared the official tally. Re-election of Pred Brown of Los Angeles as first vice president and JW Ways of Minneapolis as treasurer appeared certain. the race for second vice president was still unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Dane i
James M. Lynch
Rochester
N.Y
Charles P. Howard
Chicago
International Typographical Union
Winward
Hyneh
The
Venir
Pred Brown
Los Angeles
I JW. Ways
Minneapolis
Steve. Peaeurer
Secent
Assistant Health Nurse Appointee Arrives in City
Miss Marie Linebarger arrived today from Council Bluffs to assume duties as assistant to Miss Serene Standish, public health nurse, with the Social Welfare department. She has past experience in similar public health work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Linebarger
Council Bluffs
Serene Standish
Magun
Dempsey Ordered To Sign Dotted Line By NY Athletic Commission
The New York state athletic commission directs Jack Dempsey to sign a contract by a set deadline for his next title defense. The notice confirms the commission’s formal action and outlines required steps for the heavyweight bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Fielt
Warry
Mrs. Wm Langlas Dies After Illness at 1
Mrs Wm Langlas of 1165 Independence Ave died at 2 38 p m today at Alten Memorial Hospital after spinal meningitis. She was active in First Evangelical church YWCA and hospital committees. Survived by husband William Langlas three children and several siblings. Body at O Keefe Towne Mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.h.langlas
Independence Avenue
Eld
Alten” Meimaotial Hospital
Iva
First Evangelical Church
Henied Tas
Langlas
First
Evangelical Church
Y. W. Ce
Namor
willy ‘ _Mes
Lasglas
Young Women's Christian Association
Pormerly
Thurswelda Zellhoefer
George Zellhoefer
Hastings
Neb
Waterloo
Charles City
Iowa State, Teachers. College
East High School
Gates Business College
Sea
Fanuary
Victor
Karl
Ellhoefer
Chester
Fairbank
Oscar
Sanford
William
Los Angeles
Guy Clark
Robert
Aiken
Berkeley
Cal
Tully Lobb
Denver
Cole
O'Keefe & Towne
Murtagh Starts Whirlwind Finish of Senate Race
J C Murtagh Waterloo wet candidate for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator departs on a whirlwind swing to wrap up his campaign. He is set to speak at Parley Dubuque county Tate then head west to Sioux City and Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Clinton and Davenport if possible, in the final pre primary effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Murtagh
Waterloo
United States
Parley
Dubuque
Tate
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Clinton
Davenport
G A R Men Guests of Y s Men Tonight
Members of Robert Andersen post G A R will be honored by the Y s Men in the Y M C A gym tonight. Veterans needing transportation may use an organizer ride. Ifa Mosier, attorney, will give the address of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Andersen Post
Gal R
Y. M
Ifa Mosier
Altornes
Funeral of Carl Steege to be held at home Wednesday
Denver June 1. The surcharge of Carl Steege 35 who fired a shotgun into his heart Sunday afternoon will be conducted at the family farm residence three miles from Denver at 1 30 p m Wednesday. Burial at Waverly. General despondency is given as the cause of the suicide in the yard of his home with his young son as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Sneelal
Carl Steege
Buriney
Waverly
Jaghber
Building Permits In May Reach 100920 Total Value
Eighty six building permits issued in May with total construction value of 163 920. Fifteen new residences cost 68 800, 29 old residences remodeled at 317 540, one new business building and two factories cost 39 350, thirty five private garages added 6390. Additions remodeling of commercial buildings accounted for the remainder. Heating plant permits issued but not included in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alny
Charles MacKay
Charles’ Wasson
Wasson
Youth Who Lied to His Mother Dies as She Visits
Gerald Schrage the 22 year old son of a Seattle area mother died as her visit to New York unfolded. He had claimed musical prodigy status and received funds from tourists at a Pepper Pot cafe while secretly earning money. His mother planned to witness his supposed triumphs but learned the truth posthumously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greenwich Village
Gerald Schrage
Detroit
Jerry
Michigan College
Aberdeen
Wash
Repick Mrs Sherman for President of Federated Clubs
Five Louisville delegates opposed majority binding power at the General Federation of Women's Clubs to bind the minority were defeated. The minority effort to rescind majority rule failed. The nominating committee proposed reelection of Mrs. John D. Sherman Estes Park Colo for president with Mrs. Edward Franklin White Indianapolis and Miss Florendy Dibert Johnstown Pa for first and second vice presidents. Mrs. H E Reynolds Kentucky. For treasurer and Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole Massachusetts for recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Chev
Louisville
General Federation of Women’s Clibs
Ulee
John
D. Sheraan
Estes Park
Cetc
Edward Franklin White
Indianapolis
Florendy Dibert
Johnstown
H. E. Reynolds
Kentucky
Grace Morrison Poole
Massachusetts
Reward Offered for Missing Banker E D Carter Perry
June 1 report from Gov Hammill announces a $200 reward for the capture and conviction of E. D. Carter Perry who is indicted on two counts of embezzlement and one count of funds misappropriation in Dallas County. Perry has not been heard from since his disappearance. Waterloo Izaak Walton league members will attend a meeting at the Waterloo club Koons in the Paul Davis building and be served a free fishermans lunch. President W A Hordes announces. State convention delegates will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maines
Hammill
W. A. Hordes
Ce. Peris
Carp
Lavender Haze Dust Story Blows Across Horizon
A lavender scene closes the afternoon as wind whips dust into eddies. The air fills with countless particles driven by gusts, creating a hazy, unsettled view and a brief dust story echoed in the fragmented text.
Little Jac Donor Aids Wallace Memorial Fund effort
Jack Leonard known as Little Jac and other donors contribute to the Stoane AL Wallace Memorial fund at West Waterloo High School alumni association. Fred Wray as treasurer and committee led by P H Frank will shape the fund’s form based on public response. Names listed include Hoke Lite Gardiger Nellig Garvey Gardiner and many local supporters. total raised to date is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack “Leonard
Mrs
James
Leonard
Leavitt Street
Little Jac’ Little
AL. Wallace
West
Waterloo High School
Fred Wray
Pioneer National Bank
Miss. Erma
Gardiner
San Francisco
Cal
A. T
Hukilly
Alumni Association
P. H. Frank
Hoke Lite Eye
Eee Kanon
Gardiger Nellig
New Trial Plea in George Gibson Murder Case
George H. Gibson, convicted last week of murder, seeks a new trial in district court. His brother C. T. Gibson filed the motion and will argue it this week. Gibson remains held at Polk County Jail in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
George H.’ Gibson
C. T. Gibson
Gibser
Polk County
Des Moines
Reduction of Taxes Ended Coolidge Says
President Coolidge says there is a real possibility of federal tax cuts in the coming years. A White House spokesman noted that the nation must pay off its national debt and that every available cent should be directed toward that goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D D. CG
Coolidge
White House
Wheeler Denies Dry League Paid Senators Except for Speeches
The repeal movement began in Montana with the Association Against Prohibition. Petitions have been filed from 24 counties as the secretary of state handles the repeal vote. The Montana branch started the drive months ago, arguing against paid senators delivering speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Litiata
Montana
Association Against Proahibion
Local Jesup News Highlights Family Visits and Alumni Plans
A Jesup note recounts visits from Mrs. Har old Smith in Council Bluffs and Tina Baker of Toledo as well as Donald Marvin’s return with Bickert. Mes. H. I. MeMartin’s family spent the weekend at their home. funeral attendance for Mrs. Frank Sellman. graduation news for Lucile Bolin in Minneapolis. alumni gathering planned for June 14 with about 200 expected. Dr. and Mrs. Stanton visit from Wasper Wy forres, now in Jesup. veterans’ service details and cemetery program at Cydac’ Creat cemetery underline community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
William
Heltha
Astilia
M. Cherweller
Mra M. Thoms
Waterloo
Frank Sellman
Tlesh
St. Francis Hospital
Waterian
Lucile Bolin
Minneapolis
Ise Ean Wood
Jesup
Merc Ant Mel
Boetin
Dusup
Alumnui Association of
Jesup Hi
Moansville
Indo
Mix Wednessy
Uenase
G. A. Re
WY. Tt
D. Crynes
Gettysburg Ark
AG Grand Opera
Minerion
T M. Neilsen
Melvin
Bislemar Nielsen
Dorie Gates
Donal T Hakeman
Theotore Arnold
Ste Catlin
Sixteen trapped miners rescued at Wyoming mine blaze
A Wyoming area mine trapped sixty men underground after a fire. Thomas Hissip and crew led efforts to safety as authorities coordinated rescue, with all workers accounted for following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Hissip
Wyoming
Four Firms Bid on Black Hawk County Bridge Project
Four construction firms submitted bids for bridge building on Black Hawk County roads under the county board of supervisors. Three Waterloo bidders were Waterloo Construction Company W A Barton and Fifield Construction Company. Twenty five structures are involved and tiling bids drew seven bidders. Betty Marx paroled. Hetty Marx 17 was arrested Sunday night for intoxication and released to juvenile probation officer Myrtle Dollmire. Carl Magee editor of Albuquerque addressed the Canopus club at Black's Tea Room about his six year fight for press freedom in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
From- Ywaterloo
Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
Waterloo
Ware
Waterloo Construction Company
W. A. Barton and Fifield “Construction Company
Betty Marx
Hetty Marx
Myrtle
Dollmire
Jounis
Macgie
Conopus
Carl Magee
Albuquerque
N. M
Canopus Club
Black
New Mexico
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Marty Durkin
Sanity
Council of United Commercial Travelers
Arch W. McParlanis
Ray
Crown
Godtfring
Kiwanis Club
Captain Farrell
Buty
Gem
Tipton
Demo Senator Battle
Ard Dy Britzman
Tdmas Gesell
Cresea
Baldrige
Washington, D.C
CATI
Bressig
Bathridge
Conley
Lynch
Howard
Typographical Union
Cto
Public Hearth
Nursh
Dutt Si
Brice Handley
Kansas City
Rarettorshi Solding Machine Company
Handley
WM. Langlas
G. A. R. Men
Y’s Men
Star Witness
Lillian Gish
Charles
Duell
Miss Ish
Repick Mrs. Sherman
Federated Clubs
Jnck Little
George Gibson
Maximnt
Demeialy
Ainley
Cosifire
Alm
Kalinrail
Tiree Iby
Theorner
Paneth Wet Washington
Iee
Roaches
Plessantodaz
A. Leath & Co
Owarsite Court Howse
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