Bandits Loot Cicero Plant After Safe Break-In
Chicago report says two robbers bound watchmen at Borin Manufacturing in Cicero and looted safes, taking 715000 in negotiable securities and jewelry plus 300000 in patent formulas and customer lists. Inside job theory cited by company president Nathan Borin. Robbers used an aqua‑chute entrance, overpowered engineer Leon Malinowski and guard Anton Bynerd, then opened two safes in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Borin Manufacturing Company
Cicero
Nathan Borin
Tin Master Art Corporation
The
Limits Industrial Corporation
Borin
Leon Malinowski
Anton Bynerd
Iowa Republican Convention Gives Lowden Approval
Delegates and alternates from Iowa to the national Republican convention were chosen. The Des Moines gathering adopted resolutions endorsing President Coolidge’s economy, farm relief, and Frank O. Lowden as Iowa’s presidential candidate, while opposing certain irrigation programs and urging Kansas City delegates to back Lowden.
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Iowa
Republican Convention
Lowden
Des Moines
March
INS
Kansas City
Willis L. Stern
Logan
Weaver
Wapello
H. H. Garter
Corydon
G. Watson French
Davenport
William T. Byvans
Parkersburg
A. M. McColl
Woodward
Charles E. Hearst
Cedar Falls
Martha McClure
Mount Pleasant
R. H. Volland
Iowa City
G. E. Cress
Mason City
F. W. Demour
Cedar Rapids
C. Laffer
Sigourney
T. AL. Smith
Atlantic
C.H. Tye
Orange City
Coolidge
Frank O. Lowden
Towa
Congress
Plaza and Rialto Theatres to Be Open Next Week
The Plaza and Rialto Theatres will open next week with vaudeville and moving pictures. Alexander Frank will direct both houses after Universal chain control. His return rehires former staff including Carl Baker and Ons Crawford, with Constance Kerber new Plaza organist. The operation will be home owned and operated, not part of a chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROM
Rialto
Alexander Frank
Omaha
Universal Chain Theatrical Enterprises
West Coast Theatres Corporation
Frank Amussement Company
Frank
Again
Neila
Iowa Theatres
Carl Baker
Ons Crawford
Plaza Orchestra
Alta Stimm
Irene Reed
Fred Hansen
Plaza
Hans Frank
Constance Kerber
Bailiff Nomination Filed Ahead of City Election
George W. C. Essex, appointed bailiff of the municipal court, filed nomination papers for a full term in the upcoming March 26 city election after the resignation of John Swercer. Theodore Peek, a former deputy bail, is not a candidate.
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George WC Essex
John Swercer
Theodore Peek
Ted Prmts
Ballift
Award Given for Building Project at Local Firm
The Mesnesoes Company received an award for building operations in Town City lia Marebe RovING. Lena a Wet ow praised the firm for erecting a new structure. The event included remarks by Gmstrode and others. Building permits were observed with Morna Greenberg reporting from Fourth street.
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Lia
Marebe Roving
Te Tapa
AlLet
Lena
Amenean Liege
Princess Ilsa Dies Not Halt Imperial Activities
In Tokio on March 8 the imperial family held unofficial mourning for Princess Ilsa, six months old, child of Emperor Hirohito. State functions remained active, with no suspension as precedents keep royal deaths under seven from stopping state duties. Coronation plans remained unchanged.
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Tokio
U.p—Altho
Ilsa
Hirotite
Fall From Train Fatal in Iowa
George M. Jones aged 82 of Oshkosh Wisconsin died from injuries after falling from a speeding Chicago Denver train between Afton and Creston on Tuesday night. He was proclaimed dead today and the body will be sent to Oshkosh for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
George M. Jones
Oshkosh
Wis
Quake Cracks Walls Rattle Messina Homes
Rome reports a severe earthquake shock felt in Messina causing large cracks in walls of many houses. The frightened population gathered in open places during the tremor but no injuries were reported.
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Rome
Messina
Signs of Spring in Various Places Across Midwest and Beyond
Milwaukee reports its first 1928 baseball casualty Floyd Zoidier, 17, treated for a left wrist sprain after spring practice. In French Lick guests find a blooming crocus at the hotel. James Marshall, 12, is the first fishing season casualty in Clifford. He was burned melting lead for sinkers. In Anderson Miss Leona Cox and Henry Pittigrew plan to marry at a rink ceremony with Rev. John Ward Rose officiating on skates. In New York bears show movement as ducks lay eggs and birds emerge. in Elizabeth pussy willows burst buds and green tinges appear.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Floyd Zoidier
French Lick
Ind
French Lick Springs
Clifford
James Marshall
Anderson
Leona Cox F
Henry Pittigrew
John Ward Rose
New York
City Mail Carrier Dowell Missing From Vinton
Anxiety grows over the disappearance of Earl D. Dowell a 34 year old city mail carrier from Vinton Ta He left on leave for "important business" told his mother then vanished Three weeks earlier she received a Chicago mailed letter from him with no further word отс
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton, Ta
Earl D. Dowell
City
Dowell
Chicago
New County Contract For Medical Relief Consideration
The 1928 contract for medical attendance for the poor in Waterloo and East Waterloo townships and the city and county jails was discussed today in Overseer of the Poor R. A. Doty’s office. The present contract expires April 1. Waterloo Medical Society supported by Drs G W Ellyson RB E Ruesell D C Hustoon and J R Thompson. F R Decker chairman and End Refshauge and H W Miller county board members attended with county probation officer Miss Myrtle Doilmire. The board will adopt the contract after terms are agreed. Previously the county paid $2,000 to the Waterloo Medical Society for medical attendance. The society designates three physicians to serve each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
R. A. Doty
Waterloo Medical Society
G. W. Ellyson
E. Ruesell
D. C. Hustoon
J. R. Thompson
F. R. Decker
End Refshauge
H. W
Stolen Cash From Grocery Sack Hidden In Backroom
W C Springer owner of a grocery at 400 Broadway reported a thief stole about $100 hidden in a sack inside the store. Police said no sign of forced entry was found and investigators were examining how the building was entered.
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W. C. Springer
Broadway
Ppolice
Omerrs Mivesdagating
Ciin
Hollis Helps 10 Halting Changes in Bond
Des Moines march 8 only five amendments to a 100000000 state bond issue bill remained for senate consideration at noon. Debate could begin tomorrow. The senate disposed of three amendments, two defeated and one adopted, including clarifying section 19. Several paving-extension amendments failed in votes such as Hollis proposal to pave primary No 10 from the South Dakota line east and Henson and Hale efforts on other segments.
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Des Moines
i/P
State
Senate
Giebrist
Pocahontas County
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
George Wilson
Polk County
Supreme Court of Iowa
George L. Venerd
Sioux County
South Dakota Line
Clarke County
Roy Haney
Mills County
R. L. Rutledge
Webster County
Dolliver State Park
No. 2
Fort Dodge
C. G. Oliver
Monona County
Justice Holmes at 87 Still at Work
Washington DC March reports Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, 87, still active on the Supreme Court after more than 25 years in the high court and 46 years in official positions. The Civil War veteran pressed on with work despite illness keeping him home two weeks.
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Washington, D. C
LPR
Oliver Wendell Holmes
U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Holmes
Granting Liquor Permit to W O Strickler Opposed
Hearing on W O Strickler manager of Blue Gross drug store at 319 Fourth Street West for a permit to keep intoxicating liquors for medicinal purposes was set before Judge R W Hasner. County Attorney F W Edwards filed remonstrance arguing he is not a proper person to hold a permit and that the public convenience and necessity do not warrant granting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O
Rickler
Blue
Gross Drug
Fourth Street West
R. W. Hasner
F. W. Edwards
Brain Tests for Reading and Intelligence
A quiz on descriptions tests recognition and reasoning in students. It presents items like a four footed animal or a living treasure and asks which description best fits each. Answers are to be found on the Society Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celer
Selads
Congress Today Senate and House Debates Continue
Senate continues debate on Norris Muscle Shoals resolution and Interstate Commerce Committee pursues coal investigation. Public Lands panel resumes Teapot Dome hearings while the House resumes consideration of Norris White lame duck constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
Senate
Norris Muscle Shoals
Interstate Commerce Committee
Public Lands Committee
HOUSE
Hunger in Mining Camps Warns UMW Leader
Washington March INS says Southern nonunion coal fields are armed camps run by private police. John L. Lewis testifies before the Senate Interstate Committee that West Virginia and Kentucky mines use machine guns and private union enforcers. Hungry wives wait at pits for coal so families can buy beans and bacon at company stores, living from hand to mouth. he warns operators threaten miners’ dignity in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Washington, D.D. C
INS
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate Interstate Committee Committee
West Virginia
Ken Lucky
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sacred Heart and Eagle Grove deadlock 19 to 19 in Dubuque
In a consolation semifinal at Columbia College Dubuque officials planned to decide which team would advance to face Elkader after Sacred Heart of Waterloo and Eagle Grove finished tied 19 to 19. St Mavrick’s and Immaculate Conception won their semis and would meet tonight for the diocese title with a trip to Loyola Chicago in the national prep meet at stake.
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Courier Eyeoint Sarvive
Dubuque
Sacred Heart High
Waterloo
Eagle Grove
Columbia College
Elkader
St. Joseph's
Mason City
St. Mavier’s
Dyersville
Sacred Heart of Monticello
Immaculate Conception of
Cedar Rapids
St. Wenceslaus
Loyola University
Chicago
Four Russians Sentenced to Death for Arson
Four Russians were sentenced to death for arson in Geningrad. Authorities allege the men set fire to a papermill under the instigation of Finnish spies aiming to spread terror.
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Geningrad, March
INS
Mortuary Notices For Cunningham Poyner and Yungman
Multiple obituaries detail the deaths of H J Cunningham 81 at 825 Columbia Waterloo. Mrs Anna Davis Poyner 41 of Black Hawk County. William Henry Yungman 62. George L Van Duyn 75. Services set at St Pauls, Poyner home, Immanuel Lutheran and St Marks Episcopal with burials in Marshalltown Elmwood and Fimwood.
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Hl. J. Cunningham
H. J. Cunningham
Columbia Street
Sarah A. Sprathing
Franklin County
Ind
Tilnois
Marshalltown
Alwolk
Waterloo
George Woodall
Gurial
Temple Rebekah
Odd Felows Hall
Fourth
John T. Poyner
Black Hawk County
LKS& Yp
Rath Street
Anna Davis
Way
Waukegan
Ill
Sue
John Poyner
Janesville
Raymond
Washburn
Olive Haymond
le Torre City
Marton F. Poyner
Jesup
Clarence J
Harry
Romaine B
Harold L
Walnut Street
Grover C
Lewis c
Poyner Cemetery
William Henry Yangman
William Henry Yungman
Julius
Yungman
Allen Street
Petersen J Bros
A. H. Semmann
Immanuel Evangelical
Luetheran Church
Elmwood
George L. van Duyn
George B. van Duyn
Third Avenue West
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
J. G. Creede
Fimwood
Youth Who Shot Mother Tries to End Actions in Court
In St Clairsville Ohio on March 9 1929 15 year old Andy Dyken convicted of murdering his mother and injuring his father and a farm hand attempted to hang himself in his cell after being taken from the courtroom. Guards stopped him and recovered a sharpened steel piece. Dyken claimed abuse by his father and said he did not intend to shoot his mother. He appeared pleased with the verdict and spoke of an automobile ride to Columbus.
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St. Clairsville
Andy Dyken
Ohio
Sheritt§ T. Hardesty
Dyken
Nick Dyken
Columbus
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Prektise
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GTS Incion Building
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Maredy Bo
Permets
Morna Greenberg
Merximum
Emperor Hirohito
Vinton
Hollis
ISUE
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W. F. Evening Post
Congress Today
Sacred Heart
F. A. Marchenheim
Times- Square
Montgomery Ward & Co
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de Luxe
Ae Bane
Riverside
FORDS
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Jefferson
I. G. Arcus
Mgr
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Piper
Collaterd Bonite
Wee
J. J. Johnson
R.W. Waite
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Joe Miller
Wayne B. Stith
Francis R. WaBarre
Tharry G
Northey
L. W. Witte
J. Hi. Johnson, RB. Davis
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W. B. Small
Tr. J. Miller
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C.T. Wilson
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