Escaped lifer plot to free convict at Joliet thwarted
An attempted prison break near Joliet failed when Mike Evans dressed as a priest was stopped by four guards after a confrontation with Harry Funk. Police found mustard gas bombs, a revolver, nitroglycerin, and four suits in the car, with Evans facing additional terms for breaking prison beyond his Missouri murder sentence. The incident highlights risks of escape schemes and surrounding security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seale
Ilness
Mike Evans
Harry Funk
Joliet
Evans
Missouri
Illinois
Special session urged as flood aid and justice hinge
Washington May 12 The plea by James A Reed and others for an immediate session of Congress centers on flood relief seed shortages for cotton regions and the need to fund rehabilitation. The deficiency bill stalled by filibuster delayed seed funds and court salaries, risking delayed justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
James A. Reed
Missouri
Congress
Reed
Coolidge
Mississippi
Red Cross
Federal Department of Agriculture
Department of Justice
Mrs Chamberlin Joins Planned New York Paris Flight
Confident Mrs. Clarence Chamberlin, widow of the Iowa flyer, smiles as her husband nears a planned New York to Paris flight. He recently completed a 51 hour test in a Bellanca plane in which he hopes to cross the Atlantic. Mrs Chamberlin was Miss Wilda Bogert of Independence Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Chamberlin
Iowa
New York
Paris
Bellanca
Atlantic
Chamberlin
Wilda Bogert
Independence
Chamberlin Describes Ames Connection to Flight Dream
Des Moines reports interest in Clarence Chamberlin proposed New York to Paris flight. The aviator lived in Denison until 1919 and his parents remain there. He attended Town State College in Ames and was popular with students for his aviation feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
New York
Paris
Clarence Chamberlin
Veishea Opens Three Day Festival at Ames Campus
Memorial Hill cannons mark the start of the sixth annual Veishea at Iowa State in Ames. Juniors sophomores and freshmen begin promotion activities before the May day pageant written by Thirza Hull and Vida Secor. Iowa State vs Missouri baseball, swimming circus, Veishea dance, and Chimes of Normandy opera are planned for today.
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Ames
INS
Memorial Hill
Veishea
Iowa State
Thirza Hull
Boone
Vida Secor
Des Moines
Missouri University
S Gmnasium
Central Building
Normandy
Catharine MacKay
Ames Seeks Site for Playground
The Ames board of education seeks to purchase land near the business district for a playground and athletic field. The bond issue for the project was floated in March and the special bond election for a new grade school and high school unit has been deferred to July 1. The date was set for June 1 but petitioners have not reached a single proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Jta
Board of Education
Ames Business District
Stimson to Address Liberal Army Before Demobilization in Nicaragua
In Tipitapa on May 12 Gen Moncada invited Henry Stimson to speak to Liberal soldiers before demobilization at Los Bande ros near Managua. Stimson aims to reassure that US peacekeeping seeks national welfare and fair 1928 elections with American supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipitapa
Nicaragua
Moncada
Henry N. Stimson
Coolidge
Los Banderos
Managua
Satira
Stimson
United States
Resignation of Dr Dean at Iowa College of Medicine
Dr Dean resigns as head of the ear nose throat department and from the university after a wave of resignations at the Iowa College of Medicine amid a state board investigation. He urges drastic policy changes at the university hospital, including full-time staff and banning private practitioner remuneration. He says 200 complaints were received about hospital conduct and advocates using the hospital only for teaching patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Medicine
State University of Iowa
Lee
State Board of Education
University Medical College
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Lee W. Dean
Dean
Charles J. Rowan
Rowan
Nurses’ Training School
University Hospital
College J
State University Hospital
Board of Education
Slayer To Hear Doom Friday In Queens Murder Case
New York May 12. Ruth Snyder and her lover Henry Judd Gray face death in the electric chair after conviction for first degree murder in the March 20 killing of Albert Snyder in his Queens home. Justice Schudder to sentence Friday, then they go to Sing Sing to await execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Justice Schudder
Albert Snyder
Queens Village
Sing Sing
Up the Hudson
Raid Seizes Still and Whisky in Des Moines Home
Des Moines deputy sheriffs raided the home of James W. Smith yesterday and seized a still two barrels of mash and five gallons of alleged whisky. Smith was arrested. The notice ends with unrelated ad lines listing product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James W. Smith
Smith
Courier Delivery Cutoff and Apology Note
The notice instructs readers that the Courier should arrive before 6 30. If delivery is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 6100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 7 30 p m.
Arkansas flood float tragedy claims Black Hawk youth
Howard Dickinson a 23 year old former Hudson resident and son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Dickinson drowned in the Arkansas river flood at Hagler Arkansas. Wayne Strayer of Hudson brought Dickinson to Waterloo after returning from seven months in Arkansas. Dickinson disappeared when flooded waters struck Hagler and his body was found about a week later.
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Arkansas
Black Hawk County
Howard ‘Dickinson
Herb Dickinson
Hudson
Waterloo
Wayne D. Strayer
S. J. Strayer
Dickinson
Hagler
Ark
Strayer
Chaplin Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Plagiarism Suit
New York May 12 The jury in Chaplin's defense against a $50,000 plagiarism suit failed to agree after a noon discharge. The 12 men stood 10 to 2 in favor of awarding Leo Loeb $50,000 for alleged theft of his scenario The Rookie, claimed as the basis for Chaplin's Shoulder Arms. Nathan Burkan moved to dismiss, with the judge taking the motion under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlie Chaplin
Leo Loeb
Loeb
Chaplin
Shoulder Arms
Nathan Burkan
Bankers Pledge to Spread Faith in Iowa Economy
Boone Iowa May 12 Three hundred Iowa bankers returned home pledged to carry to their communities the message of renewed faith in the state's economy Resolutions adopted at the annual meeting of group No 6 Iowa Bankers association Gov John Hammill spoke praising property holders courage and commented that the banking situation is clearing up T A Andrew superintendent of banking noted improving conditions The resolutions also commended vigilante groups for decreasing bank robberies in the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Ta
Iowa
Towa Bankers’ Association
John Hammill
T. A. Andrew
Towa
Kindergarteners Frolic at Byrnes Park Picnic
Kindergarteners from Byrns and surrounding schools frolicked at an annual picnic in Byrney Park. Games filled the morning while children enjoyed lunch baskets at 11 am. The event was organized by kindergarten teachers with help from Miss Mabel Henderson, primary supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Emer
Towell
Irving
Edison
Kingsley
Byrney Park
Mabel Henderson
D Autremont Trial Proceeds To September Term
Jacksonville Ore May 12 Trial of Hugh D Autremont one of three brothers accused of murdering four trainmen in a railroad holdup went over today until the September term Judge Thomas declared a mistrial when juror S W Dunham died of an acute heart attack
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Jacksonville
Ore
INS
Hugh‘ D’autremont
Thomas
S. W. Dunham
Explosion Kills Six In Dallas Drugstore Blast
Five men and a woman die and more than 40 hurt when a two story brick building blasts after a drugstore fire erupts on the first floor. Fire captain W Henry Lee and four other firefighters are among the dead. The victim is Christina L Cour, 61. The blast follows a gasoline ignition as firefighters arrive. O D Allen, store owner, and Frank Linka and E P Norvell are dead.
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Dallas
Tex
Metropolis Lodge
W. Henry Lee
Christina L. Cour
W. D. Hill
Lodge
O. D. Allen
Frank Linka
E. P. Norvell
No Natural Born Liar Says Judge In Des Moines
Judge Horace W. Fitch of Canandaigua New York told the National Probation Association that the belief in natural born liars is false. He argued that a boy lies because something within his life prompts it, while a child is a seeker of truth and will tell the truth when circumstances are equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Des Moines
INS
Horace W. Fitch
Canandaigua
N. Y
National Probation Association
Iles
County Refuses Plea to QloMlac Murd er Charges
The county refuses to dismiss a first degree murder charge against Mrs. Maris Maharras in a Cedar River drowning case from August 1924. Defense argues insanity at the act, urging the jury to decide, with County Attorney Frank W. Edwards maintaining the indictment. The judge indicated the matter would continue on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miea
Frank W. Edwards
Maris Maharras
Nick Maharras
Cedar River
Murtagh
Jeffery G. Sullivan
Chinese Armies Reported Active Along All Fronts
Shanghai May 12. Military activities are reported on all fronts today. Fengtien troops advance toward Hankow with the nationalist retreat seen as inevitable. Chiang Kai Shek’s forces entrench at Nanking wary of Kiangsi extremists. Artillery duel continues between Nanking and Pukow. Recruiting expands across provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
INS
Hankow
Chiang Kai Shek
Nanking
Kiangsi
Pukow
Chinkiang
De Pinedo Flies to Charleston in Five Hour Flight
Italian aviator Commander Francesco de Pinedo completed a leg of his four continent air voyage by landing in Charleston South Carolina at 1 p.m. from Philadelphia. He traveled aboard his giant seaplane, completing the five hour 35 minute trip.
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Charleston
S. C
Francesco de Pinedo
Philadelphia
Red Cross Flood Relief Contributions Reported
Washington D C May 12 Contributions to the Red Cross flood relief fund totaled 10 501 185 today Astern states contributed 6 732 432 midwestern states 2 737 000 and Pacific states 893 83 Insular and foreign contributions totaled 33 170
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
T&ns
Red Cross
Astern States
Pactic
Briand Pledges Warm French Welcome for Any American Flyers
Paris May 12 Premier Briand assured all American fliers a warm welcome in France. In exclusive comments to International News Service he praised American sympathy for the attempted Nungesser Coli flight. He said the French share the same heroism and hopes, affirming mutual support in transatlantic aviator efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1. N.S
Paris
United States
France
Charles Nungesser
New York
Briand
America
Francola
Atlantic
Nungesser Flight Sparks Paris to New York Hopes
Lloyd W. Bertaud and Clarence D. Cham Berlin plan a late night or dawn takeoff in the Bellanca Columbia for a nonstop flight to Paris, depending on weather. Lindbergh’s Spirit of St Louis flies toward Roosevelt Field as observers note race speculation and a possible spurring effect on the Columbia push.
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Mineola
Lloyd W. Bartaud
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Denison, Tahey
Paris
Bertaud
Bellanca
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Charles A. ‘Leavine
Eiffel Tower
Lebourget Field
England
Spirit of
New York
Lindbergh
Harry H. Knight
St. Louis Air Club
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Land’s End
Halifax
N.S
Nungesser
Cabdle Company
Harbor Grace
Peter O'Brien
Henton
Imperial Cable Company
John Stapleton
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Efrem Zimbalist
Sir Sidney Colvin
Sidney Colvin
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sidney
London
Severs
DR. Dean
Mussolini
Coli
New England
Mark Sullivan
West
South
New Field
Peeve En
Medigel College
Slayer
Doom
Gray
Mrs. Snyder
San Felice
Henry George
Tdolita
Martin
Havana
Se Cigars
Lloyd Bertaud
Black Hank
Howard Dickinson
Hagler, Ark
Byrnes
D’autremont
SIA
Lodge Hall
Lindbergh Hurtles
Eagt
QloMlac
Marie Maharras
Frank Edwards
de Pinedo
New Hope
Nungesser and
Columbia
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