NEMESIS CAPTURES THREE DESPERADOS IN SHOCKING FAREWELL
A last of three desperados falls to avenging justice as Charles Wolfe is sentenced to life imprisonment for killing an Indiana farmer and his wife. George Anderson dies by a Michigan officers bullets, while Gerald Chapman awaits execution in Connecticut for a policeman's murder. The long arm of the law stretches across continents to drag criminals back to justice amid praise for Locarno pact.
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Charles
Wolfe
Indiana
George
Dutch) Anderson
Michigan
Gerald Chapman
Awarts
Connecticut
Anderson
Chanmal
Chipman
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Democrats Seize Tariff Issue in Debt Talks
Washington May 19 A Democratic push to frame the debt settlement with Europe as a tariff debate aims to elevate tariff politics without opposing the agreements. Party recruits and lenders’ credits shape a strategy linking European loans, high tariffs, and upcoming elections, with figures like Cordell Hull and Dr Charles Herty cited in debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
American Debt Commission
Europe
Amer
New York
Stathette Organic Chemical Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
Charles HM. Herty
Tere
Short Interviews With Home Folks in Waterloo
National Education week in Waterloo features parent visits to schools. John Peranie recalls the Crame school building behind East Junior High and Fifth Street, noting the old tradition of tardy songs and the morning greeting. History repeats as community remembers school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
John PeRanie
Franklin Street
East Junior High
Fifth Street
Col Coolidge Shows Weakness With Ongoing Heart Block
Col Johny C Coolidge father of the president passed a comfortable night and remained in good spirits this morning. The heart condition persists and the colonel, aged around seventy, is weakened by future trouble with nourishment. Dr Albert M Oram of Bridgewater visited and spoke with the White House by long distance phone. Those who have seen him say he realizes he is near life’s end.
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Plymouth
Johny C. Coolidge
Albert M. Oram
Bridge- Water
White House
Jailed Legger Asks Freedom on Writ
Keokuk Iowa Nov 39 AP A writ of habeas corpus is sought from the federal court by O E Miller a prisoner in the Le county jail. He was convicted of maintaining liquor nuisance and fined 1000 to serve four months after a jury verdict. Miller was charged with possessing a quart of liquor in his business. His attorneys allege illegal detention and have applied to Judge Pollock for a new trial.
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Keokutt
Rankin
Juij
Pollock
Oil Tanker Afire Floats Down River
An explosion set the Standard Oil tanker Join Worth afire here and it drifted down the river before breaking loose from its mooring. Ten crewmen escaped to safety as officials warned the vessel is likely a total loss.
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Baton Rouse
Nov
Join Worth
Standard Oil Company
Desert Queens Travel to Jerusalem for Beauty Treatments
Two wives of King Hussein Ali of Hadjaz and Emir Abdullah visit Jerusalem in seclusion for dental work and hair styling. The Ethiopian queen, a Constantinople heiress, and Abdullah’s wife may adopt bobbed hair and European fashions observed in Europe.
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London
Jerusalem
Hussein Ali
Hadjaz
Abdullah
Daily Express
Hed Jaz
Trin
Barker
Abdulas W
Jecalem
Abdulal
Irak Orer
Ing Wrisat
Waf
Europe
Armour Cancels Hunting Permits After Butler Shot
Chicago report says J Ogden Armour, who once gave 20 hunting permits on his 2600 acre Lake Forest estate, halted all hunting after society women armed with shotguns shot Armour's butler during a rabbit hunt. Armour cancelled all permits last night.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Packer
Lake Forest
Buothere
Armour
Nimrors
Slayers of Bombay Merchant Hanged in Mumbai Execution
On November 18 two murderers of Abdul Bawla, protector of Nautch girl Mumtaz Begum, were executed. A third was spared due to insanity at 107. Several accomplices received life sentences.
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Bombay
Nautch
Abdul Bawla
Mumtaz Begum
Indore
Shefi Ahmed
Ndare Mounted Police
Sham the Dighe
Menu
Ponde
Mahirajah
Theibose
Lsast
Bawla
Ife
American Bankers to Loan Italy 100 Million Dollars
New York reports that American bankers will extend a 100 million dollar loan to Italy. J P Morgan & Co. is said to lead the nationwide group handling the deal, aligned with the Italo American debt settlement and state department aims.
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New York
Italy
Washington
J. P. Maresan & Co
State Department
Firemen and Engineers Discuss Wage Boost in Chicago
General chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Helpers met in Chicago to consider a demand for a one percent wage increase. The decision could affect about 135,000 total railroad employees in the United States and Canada.
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Chicago
Pn “Ite
Mrother— Howl of
Kusinemen
United Stalea
Canada
Foley Denies Swaying Lansdowne Testimony in Inquiry
Washington dispatch reports Capt. Paul Foley denying any attempt to influence Mrs. Margaret Lansdowne's testimony before the Shenandoah court of inquiry. The hearing also featured Lieut. Commander C. E. Rosendahl denouncing as slander any claim Lansdowne took the ship on her death flight under weather danger.
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Washington, D. C
Shenandoah Court of Inquiry
Margaret Lansdowne
Paul Foley
Shenandoah
C. E. Rosendahl
Lansdowne
Foley
Wilbur
Leonard
Mrs. Lansdowne
Teaving
Mitchell
Faber
Naval Court
Theemageal
Navy Department
Siate
Neatette Mitre Mmeller
Shenandoah Court
Jirs Lansdowne
Imine
William Maison
Lan
Liberty Bell Ringing Plan for New Year in Philadelphia
Philadelphia officials announced plans to ring the Liberty Bell from Independence Hall at midnight December 31 to usher in the new year. Mayor Kendrick and Mrs. Kendrick said the historic chime would sound after a series of tests showed ringing feasible with a rubber mallet.
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Philadelphia
Independence
Kendrick
Queen Alexandra Stricken By Heart Trouble Attack
Queen Alexandra, mother of King George, aged 81, suffered a severe heart attack this morning. An official statement described her condition as critical amid prior health concerns and rumors of decline. London awaited further word as officials confirmed the health scare.
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Alexandra
George
Queen Alexandra
London
Iowa Farmers Have Not Touched Fund
Dan P. Hogan president of the Omaha federal intermediate credit bank said no dollar of the 50 million dollars earmarked for Iowa farmers loans has been applied for. He noted many Iowa banks and individuals have asked for details.
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Iowa
Onizha Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Omaha
Neb
Dan P. Hogan
Omaha Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Engineering College To Become Dormitory At Iowa Campus
Representatives of the state board of education complete an inquiry into the University of Iowa engineering building with aim to convert it into a men’s dormitory. The move follows a suggestion that the college be abolished due to duplication with Iowa State College at Ames.
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Town City
State Board of Education Committee
College of Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Automobile found deserted after big game in Iowa City
An automobile found abandoned on a street in Iowa City after the Iowa Wisconsin football game was held by police until the owner was located. Major W J Morrissey, senior instructor of the Wisconsin National Guard at Madison, claimed the car, suggesting it may have been borrowed for the trip to the game.
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Towa City
W. J. Morrissey
Wisconsin National Guard
Madison
Morrissey
Report 800 Killed by Indian Cyclone
Bombay reports indicate a cyclone in India swept south, with early figures suggesting 300 dead and over 160,900 pounds sterling ($500,900) in damages. The tally may rise as crews survey affected areas.
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Bombay
UPJ
India
Coolidge Speech to Be On the Air Tonight
Broadcasts across major stations will carry President Coolidge’s address at 9 p m local time stretching from Detroit to Cincinnati and St Louis and including New York and Chicago area outlets. The nationwide hookup aims to reach listeners coast to coast with the presidential remarks.
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Coolidge
New York
Neve 1
Imddwestern
Detrnie
Cincinnati
Weenport
St. Proi Lonis
Raid on Jersey Mountains resort ends in arrests
A raid in the Jersey Mountains near West Orange New Jersey uncovered a resort believed used to hold kidnapped girls. Two victims led the raiders to a house where an unconscious young woman and another kidnapped Philadelphia girl were found. Three men were arrested along with twelve complete dope outfits seven revolvers and ample ammunition seized.
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West Orange
N. J
Orange Mountains
Philadelphia
Dry Officials Ponder Rum Plum Puddings Import Rule
Prohibition officials weighed whether rum soaked puddings and fruit cakes may be imported under the prohibitions as UK reports of Christmas shipments spark questions. Officials consider if sugary treats should face limits while Christmas demand grows.
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Washington, D. C
London
England
UC Expels Student for Refusing Military Training
Leon Elliott Gold Jr. of San Francisco, former director of the Mobility organization, has been expelled from the University of California for refusing to take compulsory military training. The training is part of an agreement between the university and the federal government.
Widow’s radio matrimonial plea spurs marriage tale
Shenandoah reports a widow named Neva advertised on a radio station seeking a husband. A man answered her call and they married, marking a notable moment as the widow embraced radio matchmaking and union across broadcasts.
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Shenandoah
Neva
Mister Pulaska
I J Broadcasting
Aiva Marton Holmes
Communist Cuffed by Fascisti in Chamber Clash
In Rome the chamber of deputies erupted as Communist Deputy Magi delivered a harsh attack on Mussolini and fascism. Ardent fascists rushed his seat, sparking a melee amid calls for drastic actions. The episode follows tensions around fascist power and opposition.
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Fascisti
Chamber
Mussolini
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Magi
Lhose
Ontingo
Mali
Indicted for Auto Theft Amid Major Black Hawk Jury Session
Black Hawk county grand jury indicts 23 more persons bringing total to 72 in a 19 day session. Indictments include automobile theft, liquor law violations, and drunken driving. Harbour, Mrs Harbour, and Slim Stange named in a murder case linked to a booze runners war. Jury adjourns to December 15 with several cases awaiting further investigation.
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Andrew Malcolm Harbour
al Wilson
Slim Stange
Black Hawk County
Grand Jury
Albert Bruce
Heriske
Harbour
Waterloo
Sterling
Merida
Slim
Grace Fry
Betty Marx
Chicago
Harbattr
Drake
Fort
Automobile
Ted" Stewart
Black Hawk
E. H. McCoy
Ara
Bernard Sie
Atlas J
Liquor Nuisanes
vTa
Linnor
Adolph Bragneke
Athermey
Nesses
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Nile
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Maxim
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China
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Martin Cigars
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U. S
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Mr. Young
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Oxford
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Louise McCabe
White Plains
Elizibeth Sweeny
Laura Kramer
Wellesley College
Oxford University Wranglers
Col. Coolidge
Legger
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Liberty Bell
Engineering College
Major's Auto
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