Hope confession of husband saves girl bandit
Doris Palmer McDonald faces execution for murder of Adelard Bouchard as her husband George McDonald, in an eleventh hour affidavit, states she is innocent. Ottawa prepares to review the case with a cabinet decision possible as a reprieve looms.
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Doris Julia McDonald
Adelard Bouchard
George McDonald
Valley Neld
Oklahome End
Vernon
N. Y
Cabinet
Case
da. Legault
Ottawa
McDonald
Justice Lapointe
MrDonald
Wille McDonald
Clark
Denver
Frank Mechullen
Lachine
Madeo
Bordeaux
Doris Palmer McDonald
A. Bouchard
Hazel Grieco
Julia
Ufe
Chicago
W. E. Grihaxi
Mount Vernon
Meredith enters Iowa as sole Democratic favorite son bid
Edwin T Meredith announces in Iowa his readiness to run as a favorite son candidate, signaling a split from Smith and testing Democratic support west of the Mississippi. The move aims to influence the party’s nomination dynamics and reflects bold campaign strategy within the Iowa Dem ranks.
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Mississippi
Towa
Edwin T. Meredith
Wilson
Merediths
S- Sentiel
And-Smith
Step Smith
Democracy of
Iowa
Politieiar
Meredith
Smith
Massey
Temperature Brief for Monday and May Weather
Raw OCR segment notes temperatures and times for Monday and May but text is garbled. Reads like a forecast or data list with incomplete city or region names and unclear measurements.
Teen age body growth needs more school attention
Dr. Henry S. Curtis of Missouri urged Rotary club members to boost physical education in elementary schools noting that character and strength are formed in youth He warned that modern school life with longer years strains children and warrants regular recreational periods The club also voted on constitutional changes reflecting resolutions from the Ostend convention.
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Henry S. Curtis
State of
Missouri
Rotary Club
Russell-Lamson
Ostend
Justice Siddons Denies Receiving Any Oil Co. Bonds
The Senate investigative committee probes alleged dealings with the Continental Trading company and hidden profits linked to Sinclair Crude Oil and Prairie Oil & Gas. Testimony to address a 1823 treasurer agreement and hidden contributions is planned with Marsh, Upham, Leonard, and Hipsier expected to testify.
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Justice Siddons
Continental
Sinclair Crude Oil
Prairie Oil & Gas Companies
Per
Wilbur W. Ma
Marsh
Althe A. V. Leonard
Ars G. Hipsier
Secretares
Fred W. Upham
Upham
Nora Bayes Dies Suddenly in Brooklyn Hospital
New York broadcaster Nora Bayes musical comedy actress died in a Brooklyn hospital after abdominal surgery. Born Dora Goldberg in Milwaukee in 1880 she starred on stage for over two decades and recently sang at two benefits for the poor and crippled children. She is survived by husband Benjamin L. Friedland and three adopted children after four prior marriages.
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New York
Nora Bayes
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Miss Bayes
Dora Goldberg
Dover Street Mission
Chinatown
Tom" Noonan
Benjamin L. Friedland
Leviathan
Otto Gressing
Jack Norworth
Harry Clarke
Arthur Gardoni
Ramseyer Picked to Succeed Green in House Committee
Washington March 19 Representative C William Ramseyer Iowa has been tentatively chosen by House Republicans to fill the Ways and Means vacancy created by the resignation of Chairman William R Green Green also Iowa bound for a federal judgeship The designation followed a party fight led by Representative Furlow Minnesota Ramseyer with long service and deep study of taxation and tariff laws will likely serve as the farmers spokesman on the committee and replace Green as its chair
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Washington
D. C
C. William Ramseyer
Iowa
House Republicans
William R. Green
Green
Ramseyer
Representative Furlow
Minnesota
Furlow
Farm Blee
Plenty of Parents for Barber's Baby Found on Back Seat
Missouri Valley residents Floyd Hardy and his wife became parents to a five week old girl after she was found on the back seat of a car near Ben Hulman’s barber shop. The baby was wrapped in a blanket and newspapers with no identifying marks. Officials are pursuing adoption arrangements for the healthy infant.
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Barber
Missouri Valley
UPI
Floyd Hardy
Ben Hulman
Is Automobil
Kiwanis Officials Meet in Bloomington Conference
Kiwanis officials from Bloomington gather for a regional conference. The event draws over 360 attendees as members from the Bloomington Assyrites and local commerce leaders discuss club activity and governance.
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Kiwanis Officials
Bloomington
Brysols
Gwar Loyamis
Blom Kiwanis Club
Reunrdy
A. McDavid
Dabeera
Soere- Giet
Bloomington Assyrites
Commerce
Woman Completes 13000 Mile Flight
A long and arduous aviation journey is reported with a female pilot finishing a 13000 mile flight. The narrative mentions Captain Lancaster and a lengthy travel route spanning multiple regions. The text is fragmented but notes unprecedented endurance for a woman flyer and a challenging end to the voyage.
Tunney Faces NY Commission Challenges for Title Fight
The New York State Athletic Commission asked Gene Tunney to respond to challenges filed on behalf of Jack Sharkey Tony Heeney and Johnny Risko with Sharkey first on the list. Tunney was informed by telegram of the six month grading period after the March bout. Benet Rickard announced Tunney will defend his heavyweight title once this year on July date against an opponent yet to be chosen.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Genie Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Tony Heeney
Johnny Risko
William Muldoon
Sharkey
Risko
Tunney
Miami Beach
Rickard
Miami Benet
Gene Tunn
Tex Rickard
Tun Ney
Fen
Rickyera
Tuner
Bratiano Under Peasant Pressure in Romania
Reports from Bucharest say about 30,000 peasants gathered at six meetings demanding Premier Bratianu resign in favor of Mantiu. Officials claim only around 10 060 attended the events, which remained orderly as leaders spoke to the crowd.
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Vienna
Romania
CAUL
Flant
Brauana
Judius
Bucharest
T Hewevy
Bodies of Six S-4 Crewmen Seen in Drydock
A naval board viewed six bodies believed to have died in their bunks as the submarine S-4 was placed in a drydock at the navy yard. The wreck had been towed 60 miles through Massachusetts Bay and was anchored before the storm. Identifications were to be confirmed at Chelsea naval hospital after nightfall.
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Marel
S-4
Coast Guard
Paulding Dee
Lust
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Graham Newell Fitch
Naval Academy
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George B. Dowling
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Theatre Employe Held as Embezzler
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 19 James Vandamme 22 held in county jail after Forest Park Illinois arrest charged with embezzlement James Scolario manager of the local moving picture theatre filed information against the former employer in the theatre.
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Cedar Rapids
U.R
James Vandamme
Forest Park
James Scolario
Moving Picture Theatre
Vandamme
Cedar Rapids Fails To Remove Air Mail Route
Towa City reports Cedar Rapids failed to win removal of the air mail field. Carl Cane of the chamber of commerce aviation department says Washington officials assured that the air mail route will not be changed from Towa City.
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Cedar Rapids
Carl Cane
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Department
Washington
Taiz Boy Stabber Held in Jail After Stabbing
Treth Hensley, a youth from Taiz, is jailed for stabbing 12 year old Sam Farmer on the way home from Sunday school. Farmers condition is listed as critical. Arlington Bank Closes After Deposits Reported at 286000. First State Bank of Arlington shut its doors with frozen assets cited by state officials.
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Treth Hensley
Jins
Sam Farmer
Arlington Bank
Des Moines
U.R
First State Bank of
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State House
Rhodesian Rambler Quits Banion Derby
Rhodesian Rambler drops from the Banion Derby near Warsiaw Arizona after collapsing six miles from Winslow. Reports say Newton stated the horse was gone as it pulled into a petrol car.
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Ariz
Mare
Aris
Newton
Bier
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Winslow
Niles
Los Angeles
North Pole Flight of Italia Starts After Test Flight
A bold air expedition, the dirigible Talia carrying General Ombrina Nabile and party led by Jeff Rome, begins its polar voyage after a final test flight. The crew plans to spend the night near Spellanon Chenoa bay as winds determine the route.
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Marvel
Talia
Ombrina Nabile
Jeff Rome
Spellanon
Chenoa Bay
Memory Test Shows Grouped Word Lists For Recall
The article presents ten members per group to memorize within a minute, then write down the ten names of each group in order. It includes three example groups labeled Annals with animals, plants, and trees, and explains scoring: eight words per group indicates exceptional memory, seven per group is average, and more or fewer count as mistakes.
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Wiigdsseold Roerenry
Cobalt
Wannim
Nirple
Senate debate shifts to migratory bird bill and appointments
Congress Today notes the United Senate takes up a migratory bird bill. Committees continue coal and other investigations, with Judiciary examining pending appointments. ROUSE reviews unanimous consent calendar. Agriculture advances farm relief. Military Affairs discusses Muscle Shoals.
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Norbeck
Judiciary Committee
Rouse
Agriculture Committee
Military Affairs Committee
Griffin Will Creates Trust for Vinton Hospital
Dr G C Griffin leaves a $100 000 trust for the Vinton City hospital under his probate will filed today. The estate is valued around $1 million with a life estate for his widow and $35 000 to friends and relatives. The remainder goes to his nephew Dr Clark C Griffin who has served with him for 26 years. Dr Griffin is named executor.
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Vinton, Js
INSI
Vinton City Hospital
G. C. Griffin
Griffin
Genion” County
Clark
Roosevelt Gives $100 to Borah Fund in Push
Washington March 19 Senator Borah raises funds to repay Harry F. Sinclair. Col Theodore Roosevelt sent $100 toward the conscience fund. Roosevelt's check received by Borah this morning. Weekend contributions push cash to about $1,700 with pledges over $10,000.
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Conscience Fund
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Harry F. Sinclair
Republican Party
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Boral
Chain Booze Store Proprietor Jailed
Cedar Rapids reports Ray E. Sauerbry was arraigned for liquor violations after raids halted two city wet zones. Police say he ran two liquor stores to serve scattered clientele, but raids left the areas bone dry.
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Cedar Rapids
CNS
Ray E. Sauerbry
Palice
Cowboy Star Art Acord Burned In Home Explosion
Hollywood news reports actor Art Acord a noted motion picture cowboy was badly burned in a gas explosion that wrecked his home last night. Doctors fear he may lose vision in one eye and treat injuries as critical.
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Cowboy Star
Hollywood
Cal
Y.p
Art Aecord
Des Moines
U.F
Benjamin Schulz
Nina Schulla
Schultz
School Boards to Reorganize Tonight in East and West Districts
The East district board of education will reorganize at a special meeting to install new member D. Gass and re-elected Will H. Lane. Dr H A Boysen does not seek re election and a new president will be chosen to appoint committees. The West school board also will reorganize tonight.
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H. Lane
H. A. Boysen
East District Board of Education
Charles W. Kline
Boysen
West School Board
Wild Ducks Follow Plane Above Shell Rock River
A citizen witnessed an airplane fly along the Shell Rock river while five flocks of migrating wild ducks followed in formation, apparently mistaking the plane for a flock of birds. Brig. Gen. Alfred W. Bjornstad retires after 30 years of service from Fort Omaha. John F. Smulski, Chicago banker and figure in the American-Polish community, dies by suicide amid illness.
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Frank Shores
Shell Rock River
Biornstad
Washington, D. C
Alfred W. Bjornstad
Fort Omaha
War Department
Chicago
John F. Smulski
Sisite
Death notices and obituaries in Waterloo Nashua paper
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Waterloo and Nashua Ia. including Mrs J Funk 62 of 414 Forest Ave Nashua, Mrs Roger Lovelett 23, and Edward C Mills 73 of Mt Vernon Twp. Also notices for Shirley Arlene Roberts 9 months and Bliss Merholtz. marriages licenses listed and a Des Moines interurban fatality report.
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Forest Avenue
Sarah Lorraine Brownell
Plainfield
Joseph Brownell
J. §. Punk
Nashua
Waterloo
Thge Methodist Episcopal Church
Royal Neighbors
Modern Brotherhood of America
Literary Club of
Grace Williamson
Tenth Street
Ray Hipman
Commercial Street
Oliver Punk
Percy Funk
Olympia
Wash
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John Brownell
Dryden
Charles Brownell
Manchester
J. D. Brownell
Ashland
Wis
C. P. Lusk
Charles City
Madge Winifred
Ernest Charles
Methodist Episcopal Church
Raymond A. Grant
Greenwood Cemetery
Kistner Mortuary
German Nobility in Holland Honors Wilhelm During Visit
Berlin reports that German noble families in Holland still accord the honors due a sovereign to William IX when he visits. The visit begins about 11 a.m. with private reception and refreshments, followed by a formal 1 p.m. dinner seated by rank, and a second return for a tea and late afternoon engagement before moving to Doorn.
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Berlin
Holland
William
Hermine
Malaga
Potsdam
Willian
Ermine
Doorn
Tokio Needs Gayety to Attract Tourists
The Japan Times blasts Tokio as a dead town for nightlife urging open courtesan or cabaret venues to lure American visitors. It laments dances ending at 11 pm at the Imperial hotel and contrasts Tokyo with Tobin France and Italy, which receive most tourist traffic.
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Tokio
Europe
Japan Times
Tokio 2
Imperial Hotel
Tobin
France
Italy
French judge and police clash over morals case in Rome
In Rome a kiosk owner, Francesco Pierono, faced court for selling La Vie Parisienne and other French magazines, charged under article 122 of the public security law. The judge dismissed the case after translations shown by Prosecutor Fornari sparked courtroom debate, with lawyers noting foreign visitors aren’t offended by Pompeii frescoes or The Lido beach attire.
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Francesco Pierono
la Vie Parisienne
Pierono
Fornari
Pompeii
Lido
Welsh Mountain Slips in South Wales Forcing Homes Evacuated
Liwynpia area faces rock slips after heavy rain as rotting walls at mountain foot burst. Threats along the slope prompt evacuations while authorities, including the May docket, address the situation and safety concerns.
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Liwynpia
South Wales
Ay—Nannymynydd
Liwynypia
Woman Accidentally Fires Shotgun While Frightening Husband
Des Moines reports Mildred Wishman, 24, tried to frighten her husband with no suicide intent. The shotgun discharged, a load struck her on the left side. She is in a local hospital in likely stable condition. Police say she told Mae...
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Des Moines
INS
Mildred Wishman
Palice
Maem
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