Dramatic Mental Change Shown in Mahar Ras Case
Dr. Sprague testified Mrs. Mahar ras was a new being after a second examination in late 1920s, showing improved mood and sociability, while two phases of mental condition were noted including feeblemindedness and dementia praecox. Police matron described erratic behavior after arrest and long silence, with further testimony sought on her mental state during the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ww. ‘God
George 8. Spregue
Town
Mobile
Clintemi City
Marie Maharras
Cedar River
Wood
Sprague
Maharras
J.C. Murtagh
F. W. Edwards
Altho
Rockwell Guy
F. C. Sage
J. G. Crone
Blutetreat
Dankneres
Mey
I Ts
HH. T. Wi
Coastguard Rescues Thousands in New Floods Relief Effort
Secretary Hoover announced plans for a new relief subheadquarters at Alexandria to aid relief work. Officials estimate 45 already in refugee camps could rise to 76,000 or 90,000 within ten days as floods force mass evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Hoover Tnigerier
Towa Queries Question and Answers Furnished by Prensa
The article asks who Inkpeduta was and in which Iowa state and county a group of exiles settled in a crect Wagon. It cites Associated Prensa via the Towa Historical Society and seeks precise geographic details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa (Historical Society
Iowa
Baby bandits blamed for two murders and many holdups
Chicago police report solving two murders and more than 100 holdups after a massive showup. Fifteen men and three girls were arrested as victims identified suspects linked to night club robberies, cigar-store crimes, and taxi cab holds. key suspects include George Takala Leonard Gragasi Edward Brewer Anthony Warshus Ignatus Stradon and a figure known as Lone Wolf. Most arrestees were teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Station
Potton
Michael Hughes
George Takala
Leonard Gragasi
Edward Brewer
Anthony Warshus
Edward Keefer
Lona Yor
Community Flood Relief Donations Tallied
The report lists assorted local contributions totaling 5682609 dollars for flood relief. Donors include the American Legion and several church Sunday schools. Amounts range from ten to thirty dollars each, with numerous groups contributing to the relief fund.
Phares Buys Ice Cream Plant In Des Moines
R A Phares of Des Moines purchases the ice cream factory at 600 Bluff Street to operate as the Home Top Cream Company. He plans direct sales in original packages from city bungalow units to ensure quality and sanitary production. The Phares family has moved to the new site and bungalow operations will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Phares
Des Moines
Bluff Street
Phares
Homo Top Cream Company
Maize Heads U. C. T. Picnic Committee
Maize was named chairman of a committee to arrange the United Commercial Travelers annual picnic on June 25 in K P hall. Serving with him were W. E. Schoen Fred Wimber E. M. Hall S. G. Pullen C Brown F O Hamilton I D Bandfield and E B McKowan. Thirty members will attend the state convention June 1 2 and 3. T J Scott was elected delegate replacing C W Schmidt who cannot attend due to his wife’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Maize
United Commercial Travelers
P. Hall
W. E. Schoen
Fred Wimber
E. M. Hall
G. Pullen
C. Bruwn
I.D. Bandfield
E. B. McKowan
T. J. Scott
C. W. Schmidt
Marriage Licenses Reported in Waterloo Area
Edwin P F Castle and Mary H Cantla of Waterloo appear in a marriage license listing. Burdette Weisert of Mt. Auburn and Floy Sheller of Mt. Auburn are noted with ages 21 and 19. O K Hougen and Carolyn Hansen of Waterloo also listed with minor ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin PF. Castle
Waterloo
Mary H. Cantla
Burdette Weisert
Mt. Auburn
Floy Sheller
O. K. Hougen
Carolyn Hansen
Weather Highlights From A Spotty OCR Read
Daily forecast data is garbled with inconsistent temperatures for Saturday Sunday and Monday. Readable items show maximums around 69 and 40 with multiple unclear digits and stray letters, preventing a precise short-term forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caeenes
No Federal Grand Jury at Ft. Dodge
Federal grand jury will not be impaneled for the United States district court term in June at Fort Dodge. Grand jury cases will be considered from the Fort Dodge district at the Sioux City term, which is to be held next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, In
United States District Court
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Butterworth Re elected VP of Chamber for Central Region
William Butterworth president of John Dacre Tractor Company has been re elected vice president of the United States Chamber of Commerce for the central region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam B. Butterworth
John Dacre Tractor Company
United States Chamber of Commerce
Shaulis divorce petition seeks protection and custody
Mrs. Gartrade Shaulis files for divorce from Ira Shaulis alleging cruel treatment and threats. She asks for an injunction to stop harassment at her home 906 Berich Avenue and seeks custody of daughter Evelyn plus alimony of 110 a week.
Last Ride for Ruth Snyder and Henry Gray
Ossining May 16 The gates of Sing Sing opened to admit Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray returning to prison after their appeal failed and their murder conviction stands. A heavy escort including armored motorcycles led the way through Long Island City traffic as guards protected the infamous convoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
Sing Sing
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Queens Villages
Queens County
Long Island
Gray
Mrs. Snyder
Mortuary Notices for Local Residents
Obituary notices report the deaths of Caroline Marion Weacott Marion 78 Waterloo resident since 1896 service led by St Mark's Episcopal Church and four Marson children plus two daughters. William Henderson brother of Mrs Frank McDonald dies in Los Angeles after long illness with funeral set for tomorrow. Mrs Lulu Foster widow of Samuel Foster dies in Waterton at home with four children. Kaune infant dies at birth and buried in Orange cemetery. Augusta G Adams dies at daughter Madato home with funeral at Kistner's mortuary followed by Elmwood burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline M. Maison
Caroline Marion Marson
Joseph Marson
Waterloo
Harmo
BH. E. Hull
Kingsley Avenue
Caroline Marion Weacott
Utea
N.Y
Joseph M. Marion
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Anns
T. Marson
Jefferson Street
John and
Ivank Marson
St. Paul
Mini
Chealer A. Marson
Dayton
Cilla Fkrass
Drehth Street West
Wall
O'Neefe & Towne Mortuary
William Henderson
Frank McDonald
Conker Street
Wiliam Henderson
Los Angeles
Cal
Ilness
Ohio
Nils
N. N. Henderson
Tle
S. M. Bentley
Waterloo Shout
Henderson
Des Moines
Kansas City
California
Lulu Foster
Tartu Foster
Town Street
Minnesota
Waterton
Samuel Foster
Mitta
Laddie
William
James
Katner Mortuary
Kraune
Edward T. Kaune
Diammond Avenue
Edwin Boardman
First Brethren
Sharen
nMuduiting
Orange Cemetery
Augusta G, Adams
Mia
Augusta G. Adama
Mra
Madato
Main Street
Kistner
Arthur Young
First Methodist Episcopal
Elmwood
Brookhart Promises Action on Agriculture and Flood Relief
Senator Smith W. Brookhart spoke in Washington area with vigor about improving midwest agriculture and rebuilding flood-devastated South. He urged a special congressional session for flood relief and predicted early campaign stops in Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Smith W. Brookhart
Middlewest
Brookhart
Lowe
Sioux Falls
SL. D
Sioux City
Towa
STEPHENSON KOES QOORS FREEDOM PETITION
Indianapolis Ind Slay 16(NS) D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan serving life in state prison for the murder of Misa Madge Oberholtzer 28 former Buller university co ed today petitioned Gov Ed Jackson for a 90 day parole His 18 page petition asks for a temporary parole to expose enemies machinations and save 200000 of a fortune once worth a million dollars filed by his attorneys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
D. C
Stephenson
Noblesville
Five on Trial for Killing Actor at Big Booze Party
Unusual measures were taken at the hall of Justice in Los Angeles as Mrs. Saran Kerrick and four others go on trial for the murder of her husband Tom Kerrick in a party at their home. The case drew spectators and barriers were set to control crowds on the same floor as the Paul Kelly murder trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Adeles
Cal
Hall of Justice
Alnte
Saran Kervick
Ray Raymond
Carlos Hardy
Kerrick
Maurice Zimring Wilt to Address Kiwanis Luncheon
Maurine Ziering Wear Times senior who won the state extempore speaking contest will address the Kiwanis club at a luncheon in Hotel Thiesell Lamson tomorrow. Wade Oswald will discuss how tunes are told by Bradstreet's rating storage. The West High male quartet will sing. W. G. T. U. notice asked Woman's Christian Temperance Union members in Black Hawk county to attend funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Cotton at First Methodist Episcopal church Cedar Falls Tuesday at 2 30 p m. Surprised by friends Mr and Mrs Ti G Pullen were surprised at their new home 734 Rebel avenue by Unstead Commercial Travelers with a housewarming Proviat and tardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Ziering
Tigh
Kiwanis Club
Bill Thompson
Chicago
Thiesell- Lamson
Wade Oswald
Bradstreet
West High
Woman's Christan Temperance Union
Black Hawk County
Methodial Episcopal Church
Cedar Alls
Sarah Cotton
Ti. G. Pullen
Rebel Avenue
Eye Wit and Depth Wins Beauty Prize on Cornell Campus
Miss Ruth Goody Koonla of Chicago named the most beautiful girl on the Cornell college campus by Robert Henri the New York portrait painter. Henri praised her wit depth vivacity kindliness and inventive ability as defining traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Mount Vernon
Ruth Goody Koonla
Chicago
Cornell College
Robert Henri
New York
Chippewas Recall Hiawatha Story Tradition In Iowa Talks
Miss Elizabeth Haupt, a missionary among the Indians, spoke at Waterloo and Cedar Falls services about Chippewa legends and Longfellow’s Hiawatha. She described Manebozho as a priestly title, recalled 1852 treaty figures Chief Lavierge and Chief Osage, and noted the white settlers’ impact and efforts to earn trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Elizabeth Haupt
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Manebozho
Moore
Lavierga
Lavierge
Osage
Buffalo
Lake Superiar
Stora
Ministers Honor Macartney Farewell in Waterloo Luncheon
Dr J R Macartney pastor of First Presbyterian Waterloo departs for Los Angeles next Monday. Waterloo ministerial association hosts luncheon at YWCA with remarks from Rev W A Roadman Rev A A Blough and Rev H F Culver representing various churches. Dr McCormick spoke on denominational ties and Mr Yaggy was absent due to a family death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Macartney
First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Los Angeles
Ministerial Association of
O. BT. Yargy
East Evangelical Church
Henry Mueller
Tuntheran Church
Yaggy
Rotary Governor Surprise Guest at McKee Luncheon
Incoming Town Nebraska Rotary district governor visited the McKee Indianola Tennessee luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. He praised the local club's record and promised an official Waterloo visit while meeting Bruce Gates, former district governor. Delegates from Monson City district meeting reported on boys work, men’s conference, and Rotary educational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Indianola
Nebraska Rotary
Rotary
Russell Lamson
Waterloo
Bruce Gates
Monson City
Clauda Cass
Flava Ciiodrich Rooke
Mishners
Clyde Allen
Kitchencook Stove Demonstrated At Local Furniture Store
A three day demonstration of the Kitchencook stove and other American line products opened at Nichols and Gates furniture store under a factory expert. The stove lights in one minute and supports multiple burners on demand, with a safety test shown by turning it upside down and on its side. A rotating model of the Kitchone cook is also featured, powered by electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicho's & Gates
Saafaty
Weather Hampers New York to Paris Flight Start
Three monoplanes remained ready for a nonstop flight to Paris but unfavorable weather at Roosevelt Field delayed takeoff. Forecaster Starr reported conditions no better than in recent days and optimism hinged on a calm Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Lb. TL
New York
Roosevelt Field
Atlantic
Starr
New York Weather Bureau
Paris
Clash over flight contracts ends in aviators win
A dispute between Clarence D Cham berlin and Lloyd Bertaud and Charles A Levine over terms for the Columbia flight versus Byrd and Lindbergh was settled by a new contract. The aviators gained assurances for their wives in case of mishap and guarantees of all rewards totaling a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Lloyd Bertaud
Columbia
Richard E. Byrd
America
Charles Lindbergh
Flight by Lindbergh and Bellanca Flyers Faces Pay Dispute
Reports say the New York to Paris non stop flight may hinge on prize sharing with Columbia Aircraft and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce objecting to surrendering 60 percent of rewards. The aviators seek full pay and wives’ allowances while fog and winds threaten progress. Rumors of a 3 am surprise hop-off drew crowds, but Lindbergh slept in Garden City as weather cautions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Aircraft Corporation
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Bellanca
mid-Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Lindbergh
Curtiss Field
Garden City
Clark Spafford Lands 33 Inch Northern Pike at Mill Race
Clark Spafford of 14 Smith Street landed a northern pike 33 inches long weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces after a morning fight in the east side mill race below the fourth street dam. The 3 a.m. catch came as the river remained muddy and slow with many anglers casting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Spafford
Smith Street
East Side
Fourth Street
Spafford
van Gui Mere
Mora
Aevon
Safety Rhymes Warn Children of Street Peril
Six thousand Bailey colored booklets titled om Tom's Safety Lessons will be distributed to all children up to the fifth grade in local schools. The pamphlets, provided by the London Guarantee Accident Co Ltd through local agents, offer six short rhymes on accident prevention and street safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Tom's
London Guarantee & Accident Co. Ltd
R. O. Hutchson
C. G. Lanning
Black Hawk Building
Lanning
Mrs Schluter Dies at Clarksville In Brief Illness
Mrs William Schluter, 69, died Sunday evening at the family home in Clarksville Ts from heart disease about fifteen minutes after being stricken. She had been ailing for a long time though not considered serious. Funeral is set for 1 am Wednesday at the family home with Rev A W Satory presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
William Schluter
A. W. Satory
Two Year Old Girl Drinks Turpentine Recovers
Doris Gilson, age two, daughter of Mr and Mrs O Gilson of 1014 Commercial Street, drank a small amount of turpentine early Saturday evening. Her father Ramintateces administered an antidote immediately and she recovered today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Gilson
Mrs. O. Gilson
Commercial Street
Recital Postponed at Allied Arts Conservatory
Violin recital by Miss Hortense Morgan scheduled for tonight has been postponed. The Allied Arts Conservatory of Music announces the change and will provide a new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Arts Conservatory of Music
Hortense Morgan
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England
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R. A. Phares
Maize Heads
U. C. T. Picnic Committee
Ft. Dodge
Butterworth
WS. & al
Mro Onder Gray
Sing Sing Prison
Stephenson Koes
Qoors Freedom
Kluxer
Maurice
Zimring Wilt
Kewanis Club
Macartney
Charles A. Levine
Nickel
Waterloo Motor
E. Fourth
Franklin Sts
George McManus
India
Waterlos Evening Courier
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