In the Spotlight on Rockefeller and Criminous Deals
The column critiques John D Rockefeller Jr involvement in the Standard Oil of Indiana resignation of Col Robert W Stewart over the Continental Trading company scandal. It also covers bank robbery cases, political interviews, and a Japanese Chinese truce note. It notes police efforts and a Washington bootlegging mistrial and social commentary on age and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Col
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Continental Trading Company
Rockefeller
Stewart
Hie Hag
Hoyle
Washington, D. C
U.P
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Joan D. Rockefeller
Standard of Company of Indiana
Twentieth Century Limited
Elkhart
Ind
New York City
Chicago
Col. Stewart
Col Stewart
Associated Press
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Spaders
Pennsylvania Caucus Looms Large in Hoover Ally Race
Pennsylvania will hold a 79 delegate caucus in Philadelphia next Saturday to decide whether to back Hoover or the Allies. Across the 1,010 non Pennsylvania delegates, estimates place Hoover at about 505 and the Allies at 505, with shifts possible from Oregon, West Virginia, New York, Vermont and Idaho. The outcome hinges on how Pennsylvania votes and whether delegates stay indivisible or shift toward Hoover or the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivad
Washington
D. C
Indiana
Hoover
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tis
Oregon
West Virginia
New York
Vermont
Idaho
Coolidge
Senator Borah
Juror Flirts With Blonde Defendant Mistrial Ordered
Washington police court in a prohibition case declares a mistrial after a juror winked at defendant Mrs. Joseph Herbert a comely blonde. The judge allows the offender to remain on the jury as prosecutors move to halt the trial.
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Washington, D. G
Joseph Herbert
MacDonald seeks anti war treaty in Commons
Ramsay MacDonald labor leader argues in the House of Commons for Kellogg’s world powers pledge not to wage war on each other. He stresses public opinion in Britain and the United States remains mutually critical and that this shapes long term Anglo American relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
House of Commons
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor Party
MacDonald
Kellogg
Great Britain
Hammill mulls labor arbitration at Iowa University
In Des Moines on May 10 Governor Hammill did not decide on a request for a board of arbitration to settle labor disputes at the University of Iowa. Fred A. Canfield and labor leaders presented the U S Labor Department demand for arbitration over nonunion labor used in building the University Hospital unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.R
Hammill
University of Iowa
United States
Davis
Fred A. Canfield
J. C. Lewis
Iowa Federation of Labor
United States Department of Labor
Ganfield
University
Veteran Federal Jurist Sanborn Dies in St Paul
Judge Walter H. Sanborn aged 63 and longtime federal official died suddenly in his St Paul apartment after a brief illness. He served 36 years on the federal bench in roles from the district court to the circuit of appeals. His son Bryce Sandor, an attorney, was summoned to his bedside as conditions worsened.
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St. Paul
Walter H. Sanborn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Sanborn
Federal District of
Courier delivery notice with delivery deadlines
The notice states home delivery should arrive before 4 29 p era. If misdelivered or not received, call 4100 for a copy of the paper to be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m. Place and exact carrier details are not specified.
Smith Says He Has Done Nothing For Campaign
Alfred E. Smith told the senate campaign investigating committee he has not done a single thing to win the Democratic nomination and knows no one in Iowa or Oregon involved. The New York governor said his only filed states were Wisconsin and Iowa and he has no knowledge of campaign work in the South or in North Carolina. Campaign totals show headquarters collected 103,401 and spent 92,090.28 with Justus H. Wardell among major disbursements. no other names or plans disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Smith
White House
New York
U.ri-Gay
Alfred E. Smith
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Smith
New York City
Wisconsin
Iowa
Commodore
Mel Marsh
Wilbur Marsh
al Smith
George R. Wannamee
Oregon
South
North Carolina
Senator Simmons
Steiner
Asheville
N. G
Gideen
Robert M. Lachman
New York Central Railroad
Biltmore
New York Central
George ¥. Christiansen
Stevenson
Wash
Fred W. Johnson
Rock Springs
Woo
Western States
William F. Quinn
St. Paul
Minn
Edward J. Hughes Dickinson
N. di
Dani Cony
Augusta
Charles H. McGine
Boston
Will R. King
Portland
Ore
V “Teantinued
Cohimn Oner
Swisher Bandits Caught and Two Sentenced for Robbery
The report notes two men were given life terms after confessing to pale robbery and fallen into Swisher Bandits. Washington coverage records the U P dispatch on a Chamber of Commerce convention urging stockholders to repudiate misrepresentation and corruption by corporate leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Pale Robitiery
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Interviews Highlight Views Of Southern Methodist Leader
Mrs Emily George of Waterloo quotes Dr Charles Selecmay, president of Southern Methodist University Dallas, pledging solid south backing for the Democratic party. The comment is cited at the Kansas City meeting of the Methodist Episcopal general conference as support for constitutional defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Selecmai
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Tex
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Kansas City
Solid South
Emily George
Waterloo
Cheorge
G. W. Henna
Servier
Waterloo Township
Selecmay
Seleeman
Schoolmates Honor Longtime Orange Public School Leader
Twenty two graduates and their teacher Miss Kane honored Supt. Hamer in Black's tearoom last night as the 1928 class marked twelve years of schooling together. The event celebrated their long bond and his impending retirement after graduation with music, speeches, and toast to the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Hamer
Orange Consolidated School
Zavel Kane
Robbers Sentenced for Two Iowa Bank Heists
In Cedar Rapids on May 10 Jerry Nepovin and Joe Hadrava, both 22, were sentenced to life in Fort Madison after pleading guilty to the Palo Savings Bank robbery on March 20. Wilfred Perron, 27, Montreal, turned over to Johnson county to face Swisher Trust robbery charges. Authorities recovered 1400 in their car after a gas station stop aroused suspicion. Nemecek implicated. the trio fled to Canada and Winnipeg.
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Swisher
Falo
Oho
Belle Plaine
Waterloo
Winnipeg
Cedar Rapids
Fort ‘Madison
Jerry Nepovin
Joe Hadrava
Palo
Wilfred Perron
Montreal
Can
Johnson County
Swisher Trust & Savings Bank
Nepovin
Hadrava
Miler
Slade
Lincoln Highway
Frenk
Waterton
Weperin
Palo Savings Bank
Canada
Ed Nemecek
Nemecek
Neworvin
Iso
Ford and Lindbergh discuss sea flight in Detroit visit
May Henry Ford and Edsel F Ford meet Col. Charles A. Lindbergh in Detroit after Lindbergh's European flight. An engagement is arranged for Lindbergh to meet them this afternoon following their arrival from England.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Edsel
Detroit Toisi
Col. Charies A. Lindbergh
Airyman
Eenland
England
New York
Col. Lindbergh
Therm
Deireit
Pia
Bremen Crew Flies to Chicago Welcome
Bremen crew including Guiysiher von Huenefeld Fitzmaurice and Captain Hermann Koeh arrived at Bronk Park airport from Philadelphia for a welcome in Cleveland Ohio. The group boarded a train toward Chicago shortly after and a separate incident in Milwaukee resulted in a man being killed when a person jumped from a moving westbound train.
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Bremen
Chicago
Cleveland
Ie Guiysiher von Huenefeld
Starr Dantes BE
Fitzmaurice
Hermann Koeh
Bronk Park
Philadelphia
Milwankee
Marion
Sailor recalls strict training at Minneapolis naval school
Testimony describes 1400 dry land sailors at the naval school once called Dunwoori in Minneapolis a decade ago. Mil ton Warner of Longfellow avenue recounts daily 5 AM wake, 8 month machinist first class training, and a march to discharge after service with Company G at Camp Dewey and a stint in New York.
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Naval School
Dunwoori School
Minneapolis
Milton &, Warner
Longfellow Avenue
Warner
Camp Dewey
Great Lakes Naval Station
Jack Leonard
Little Jack Litfln
Keke? Shores
New York
Reed Campaign Funds Report Reveals $1000 Gift
Kansas City Missouri May 10 Conrad H Mann Republican state chairman disclosed he donated 1000 to Senator James A Reed for the Democratic presidential nomination. Mann cited friendship Kansas City roots and his role in the Elks fraternity as reasons for the contribution, saying it carried no political significance.
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Kansas City
INS
James A. Reed
Missouri
Conrad H.mann
Mann
Sen. Reed
Senate
Wets organizing for 18rd battle
Washington May 10 Opponents of prohibition organize to modify or repeal the eighteenth amendment by 1932. Wet Teacers seek revocation not to legalize alcohol but to protect constitutional design and personal liberties. They oppose Gurillier's plan to retry the dry law before the Supreme Court.
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Washington, D. C
The
United Press Today
Association Against
Louis A. Gurillier
New York
U. S. Supreme Court of Cases
Sunshine on Alfalfa Ignites Barn Fire Near Sewanee
Concentrated sun rays through a glass roof set fire to dry alfalfa hay, destroying two large barns on the Sullivan Francis farm southeast of Sewanee. Ten sows and 80 pigs perished, and the loss is estimated at $10,000.
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Sewanee
Sullivan Francis
Here
Iowa Weather and Highways Odd Weather Report
Cloudy and varied conditions reported across multiple cities including Burlington Council Bluffs Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Mason City with notes of overcast fair and clear. travel conditions described as good in several sections while some areas show dusty or warm tendencies and inconsistent terms.
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Peesey Des Moles
Alltown
Burlington
Gona
Keokuk
Council Bluffs
Iowa City
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Mason City
Oil Executive Stewart Faces Grand Jury Indictment Talk
Washington reports that prosecutors submitted Stewart testimony from the Teapot Dome hearings to a federal grand jury with an expected presentment if grounds exist. Stewart, Standard Oil Indiana chair, denied profit from Continental Trading bonds but later acknowledged receiving 759,500 bonds from HH Osler.
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Washington, D.C
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oi Company of
Indiana
Rover Today
Federal Grand Jury
Senate Teapot Dome Committee
Stewart
Continental Trading Company
Liberty Bonds
Continental Company
Continental
HH. S. Osler
Chicago
Col
Standard Oil Company of
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Washington
Gol
New York City
Rockefeller
Englewood
Hene
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Henver
Commons
U. S
Lec'y Davis
Ques
Ken Ind
N. Y
Balkan
Prince Carol
Bratianu
Marie
Michael
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Orange
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REED
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Order of
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Indiana Standard Oil Company
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