Dog's Character Proven In Court By Many Friends
Omaha Nebraska May 28 Character witness testimony in behalf of a dog was taken before Judge Estelle in district court. The dog Dick owned by 12 year old Mary Schwartz faced a death sentence after biting a 13 year old girl Lena Chisno. The defense produced 15 supporters and 10 more from the city pound including W W Bradley secretary of the Nebraska Humane Society who testified to good disposition. Pound officer Peterzon aided the defense by noting the dogs exemplary behavior among other dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Sstelle
Mary Schwartz
Lena Chisno
Schwartz
Duige Estelle
W. W. Bradley
Nebraska Humane Society
Pound
Peterzon
Bolshevik conquest in Northern Kared reported by Helsingefers
Dispatches claim Bolsheviks have conquered all of Northern Kared in Northwest Russia. Senate votes to cut standing committees from 74 to 42 and reduce other committees as well. Judson King of the National Popular Government League blasts the Justice Department for alleged illegal arrests of radicals. Maj. Charles J. Glidden reports a world aerial tightness plan aiming for a 250 hour flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Kared
Russia
Helsingefers
Tvidende
Washinton
D.C
Senate
Congress
Washington, D. C
Judson King
National Opular Government League
Department of Justice
Washington
Charles J. Glidden
Board of International Aeronautical Commissioners
London
Agence
Prize Winners in Art Craft Contest at K of P Hail
Winners announced for cabinet making mechanical drawing and wood turning at the recent manual training exhibit. Wesley Jennings Tein won third in cabinet making while Adelbert Sehneck led in mechanical drawing and wood turning with Tirat Hobart Brown second in wood turning. Herman Schroeder led grade woods with first place. Prizes funded by George W. Miller to boost interest in manual studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bors
K. of P
Hail
Wesley Jennings
Tein
Adelbert Sehneck
Paul Brokaw
Thussel Allen
Tirat
Hobart Brown
Atiilor Harsleip
Swoods
Herman Schroeder
William Lumer
Warnerson
George W. Miller
Glen Miller
Milfred Hart
Elderly Iowa Woman Attends First Playhouse Visit
Mrs. Tharp, 85 from Vinton, Iowa, visited relatives and attended a Majestic theatre performance. She recalls the stage's fascination and wholesome sentiment, feeling she may be forgiven for stepping into a theater for the first time in her devout Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iif
Tharp
Vinton
Rela
Majestic Theatre
Oclo
Ex Kaiser Tailoring His Own Suits in Amsterdam
The former German emperor William II, living in exile, is said to be sewing patterns for new suits and stocking his wardrobe, with a trade paper noting he excels at tailoring and that he missed his vocation as ruler. The dispatch calls him a striking ex-monarch in his London exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At En Chatel
London
Wind
Hohenzollern
Germany
Amsterdam
William
Obregon Sees Day He Hopes Guards Withdraw
Mexico City May 28 Gen Alvaro Obregon said in a message of felicitation from Los Angeles municipal members that if elected president he would pursue amicable relations with all nations especially neighbors on the American continent. One of his greatest days would be the withdrawal of soldiers guarding frontiers leading to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prean
Mexico City
Lim
Mexico
Los Angeles
Alvaro Obregon
Thea
Semenoff Poses as Kolchak Successor
The American consul at Harbin reported to the state department that Gen Semenoff declared the Vladivostok government no longer existed and its acts void He announced himself as Admiral Kolchak's successor and said an administrative head would be chosen for far eastern Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harbin
Manchuria
State Department
Semenoff i
Vladivostok
Admiral Kolchak
Far
Siberia
Soldier Relief Bill Filibuster Launched in House
Proponents of soldier relief began a filibuster in the House after the Speaker's gavel and a chaplain's opening prayer. Supporters vowed to block other business until the relief bill is brought up, delaying journal readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presse
Washington, D. C
Soldier Relief Resteion
Henry N. Couden
U S Not Adverse to Justice Says Davis in Portsmouth Talk
In Portsmouth England May 2 1936 John W Davis American ambassador chaired the International Law Association conference session. He argued U S differences over the league covenant should not show unwillingness to join free peoples in forming just rules for international conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Davis
Portsmouth
Associated Press
England
John W. Davis
International Law Association
United States
League As Nations
Kearlier
Ambassador Davis
U S Court Indicts Sugar Profiteers
New York May 28 Several indictments charging profiteering in sugar were returned in federal court. Economy Wholesale Grocers and Abraham Gladstone of Chicago alleged to have sold 8000 pounds in New York May 1 at 24 cents. D Quetter of New York and Morris of Waterbury Conn accused of selling 24000 pounds at 24 1/2 cents per pound, claimed to cost less than 24 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Abraham (Gladstone
Chicago
D. ‘Quetter
Morris
Waterbury
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Iowa County Records
Black Hawk County Abstrier Co reports multiple property transfers in Waterloo including E Roepke to Nichols Phillips and Sertha C Jensen to Marie Fredericks agilter. Transfers cover plots, additions, auditor plats, and revised values with Rev. amounts listed. Numerous lots in Grand View and Dock additions along Whitner Road and Cadwell areas are conveyed to various parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County Abstrier Co
E. Roepke
Nichols Phillips, Et al
Cowin & Welstedd
Waterloo
Hte Koerth
Bethe Blackblot
Marie Fredericks Agilter ‘Et al
Sertha C. Jensen
Ib Selzer
H.W. Auditor
Jeela Smith
C. E .Wayne
Whitner Road
OM. Reskwith
Bleck
Grand View
Beton
G. J. Bennets
Alter Cadwell
Kattnheril
Waterion Cadwell Ote Edith
M. Herlff
SPE
Place
Fletcher
Kiana Abmatler
Ford
Dard
A. Whitney & Sedewlogation
Smith
Grant View
Waterloo Howrer
Tim
Wester River
Wnaterloo
Scouts Presented Silk Parade Flag to Boy Scouts
The Woman's Relief corps through its Patriotic instructor Mrs. Flick presented the local Boy Scout organization with a large silk parade flag at Memorial Hall this afternoon at 4 39. Representatives from city Scout bands attended to receive the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Relief Corps
Flick
Boy Scout
Memorial Hall
Nate
Tidewater Route Lake to Atlantic Now Being Urged
Detroit May 28 The Great Lakes Tidewater congress backed by H C Gardner proposes a lakes to ocean route via the St Lawrence to avert a national transportation disaster. A simultaneous convention for Great Lakes Tidewater and Long Lake bodies is set for July 22 24 to discuss commodities blocked by Niagara and rapids and the potential of deeper waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Gardner
Niagara
Lake Ontario
Men of National Prominence Will Speak in Iowa
Iowa speakers announced by Cummins headquarters for next week include Leslie M. Shaw at Perry on June 2. Frank H. Kellogg of Minnesota to speak in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids on June 2. Former Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota schedules talks at Fort Dodge Iowa Falls and Sheldon on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Moines
Cummins
Cuimmins
Leslie M. Shaw
Perry
Frank H. Kellogg
Minnesota
Waterloo
Cadar Rapids
Moses E. Clapp
Fort Dodge
Iowa Falls
Sheldon
President Wilson gifts funds to Salvation Army
The White House presents a donation from President Wilson to the Salvation Army. News from Salvation Army headquarters in New York confirms the gift in a letter from President Wilson's secretary Joseph P. Tumulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLIP
Salvation Army
Thesociated Press
New York
Wood Ghearad
White House
Wilson
Joseph P. Tuiuliy
Sixteen Murderers Convicted in Chicago in Three Months
Records from the Chicago criminal court show 1,200 cases with an unprecedented total of convictions in the last three months. Sixteen murderers were convicted, seven sentenced to death, with 145 sent to the penitentiary, 125 to reformatories, 212 to the house of correction, 102 to the county jail, and 284 placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Criminal Court
Edward Princiville
House of Correction
Slight Local Drop in Waterloo Lumber Prices
Lumber prices in Waterloo show a minor decline due to trends in far east markets and tighter supply. Common rough lumber quotes around 50 dollars per thousand feet, redwood around 60, with shingles near 8, while brick tile and building accessories stay steady. Dealers warn the slight cut may not last as material shortages persist and demand remains high. The report also notes advances in underwater radio communication for submarines from a Scientific American item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Far East
Scientific American
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Navy
Troops Quell Strikers Attacks on Women in Bristol
Three militia troops were deployed by Gov Beckman after a riot by strike sympathizers at National India Rubber company. Women clerks and other workers were attacked as Bristol, May 28, with the governor declaring a state of insurrection. The plant has remained closed except for essential staff since the three week old strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bristol
Beckman
National India Rubber Company
Shopmen Demand at Least 2500 a Year
Chicago May 28 The railway labor board grants the shopmen a national minimum wage claiming it would yield 2000 dollars yearly with an eight hour day for common labor. Employer representatives cannot guarantee the decision will satisfy the men, said B M Jewell acting president of the railroad employes department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tiulesa
Railway Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Railroad
Deems Cancels Campaign Tour After Illness Report
Governor candidate J F Deems cancels engagements across Elma Qsage Cresco after telegram reports Mrs Deems seriously ill at Burlington home. Deems leaves for home immediately. dates in several towns are postponed pending her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Deems
Associated Press
Shetfield
J. F. Deems
Morgan Plans 50 Million Dollar Belgium Loan
New York May 28 negotiations for a 50 million dollar loan to Belgium proceed with a long term structure and annual drawings at 110 interest. A syndicate led by J P Morgan and the Guaranty Trust Co will handle the securities offered to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belgium
Savill
J. P. Morgan & Co
Guaranty Trust Company
William Wilt Trapped in Randolph County Jail Chuck Door
William Wilt became wedged while attempting to pass through the 18 by 53 inch jail chuck door in Randolph County jail Elkins West Virginia. He was held overnight before workmen could saw the bars free him. Wilt said he was too ashamed to call for help.
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Elkins
W. Va
Randolph County
William Wilt
Wilt
Johnny Was Right in a Curious Doorstep Exchange
An agent approaches a house and asks a boy if his mother is at home. The boy says yes, but explains he rapped at the door several times without an answer, prompting the agent to recall the mother’s presence at home. The boy reveals he is not there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Nouse
Prisoner Corcoran Allowed to Visit Dying Brother
New York judge grants Thomas Corcoran, a prisoner in the Toirs, permission to visit his ill brother John Corcoran at 250 Park Place Brooklyn. Corcoran arrived with guards after John died of pneumonia following a March 4 arrest for a $95,000 safe burglary at James R. Doering’s office. John had been in Tombs custody after bail set at $10,000, later reduced to $1,000. funds posted.
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New York
Malone
Thomas Corcoran
John
Park Place
Brooklyn
James R. Doering
Broadway
Barh
Man Divorced Over “Ingrowing Grouch” Claim
Los Angeles divorce reports judge Crail grants Helen Ross a divorce on cruelty grounds. Ross, a labor department statistician, failed to appear and accused wife of cruelty while she cited his temper. A batch of letters signed “Your Baby” reveals one side of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dubbert
Crail
Ross
State Department of Labor
Helen Ross
Griffith Jones
Mysterious Muff-Turred Scene On Atlantic City Boardwalk
An incident on the Atlantic City boardwalk features a young man in a rolling chair with both hands tucked into a brown muff that matches his fur collar. Promenade onlookers reacted with stares and grins as the unusual sight drew attention, though no injuries or threats are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
White Mule for Sale Sparks Attention Near Durango
A farm barn near Durango displays a sign promising a powerful mule with a kick. Buyers are subjected to inspection, and those who pass are offered a drink instead of a mule, while a real mule is shown only to keep others away. The asking price on the genuine mule is high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Coio
Birds Save the Apples and Other Clipings
Birds are effective in orchard pest control, reducing apple losses by millions. the brownish moth pest eggs hatch at varying times, making chemical sprays less reliable. Birds constantly chase larvae, offering natural protection. A humorous vignette features a dignified man and boys trading ties for a pup. In a World War I scene, a Louisiana soldier asks in French where the group is bound, replying they have been riding an engine for two days toward Bar-le-Duc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Forestry Magazine
Franor
M. P
Chemin de Fer
Louisiana
M. el
Bar-le-duc
Tractor Attacks Milord Farmer. He Escapes Through Window
Bridgeport Conn William Stanislaw of Milford is hospitalized with four broken ribs and an injured right arm after a farm tractor allegedly attacked him near a barn. He says the tractor moved by itself, chased him around a corner, then backed off, allowing him to dive through a window as it lurched forward again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
William Stanislaw
Milford
Ferar
Dog chases rabbit through windshield in Chico drive
Charles Houghton of Chico explains he was driving from Palermo when a rabbit pursued by a dog jumped onto the road and into his windshield. He had cuts on his face and hands and the rabbit died on the seat beside him. No one asked to see the rabbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chico
Calif
Charles Houghton
Palermo
Houghton
Man Near Lake Forest Contemplates Life After Strikes
Chicago report describes John Ryan a 27 year old man who walked to North Chicago and lay on streetcar tracks hoping for death but was stopped by a motorman and police. He was fined 7 dollars 40 cents for obstructing traffic and weeping aloud and returned to Lake Forest while considering new plans. The article also notes Cataluna labor disputes raising production costs and US hosiery imports. A separate fragment mentions a pigeons nest crafted from hairpins outside a wooden building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Ryan
Lake Forest
Ryan
Plan Unfolds as Ruth Faces Rival in Family Scheme
Mrs. Trenton schemes to wed Roger to Ruth by using a staged injury and a fall plan to sideline the rival. Ruth plays along while Hannah Hastings is sidelined and Roberta Robins takes over housework, cooking, and decor, culminating in a kitchen surprise and Roger’s merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Roger
Roberta
Mrs. Trenton
Hannah Hastings
Hannah
Trenton Beit
Bobby
Roberta Robins
Where did you get it then Dean Lynch asked
Five men faced night court for intoxication and paid $1 each to keep their liquor source secret. John Lynch escaped a sentence by naming his source at 80th Street and Second Avenue. The magistrate pressed for clarity and Lynch replied he got it from a bottle.
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New York
Sweetzer
John Lynch
Lynch
Bightieth Street
Second Avenue
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Japan
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Goce
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Monarch
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