Court weighs habeas bid in Lilliendahl murder case
In Mays Landing New Jersey counsel discuss habeas corpus to release Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach held on charges connected to the murder of Dr A William Lilliendahl. Judge Luther Campbell denied bail. Nov 28 set for trial as widow blasts police tactics and seeks two alleged negro killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays Landing
N. J
Hammonton
Campbell
Jal
John J. Gregory
Newark
Hall- Mills
Lilliendahl
Woman Held in Fatal Auto Crash in Marshalltown
A coroner's jury held Mrs. A. Dalton responsible for a Marshalltown Iowa accident that killed 64 year old Mrs. Lydia Epson. The verdict found the driver inexperienced and incompetent after the car left the curb and struck Mrs. Zas on, who died hours later in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
A. Dalton
Lydia R. Epson
Dalton
Zason
Truck Driver Not Indicted in Witmer Death
Des Moines reports Max Wilson of Mount Vernon, a truck driver, held in the Witmer fatality case, is cleared of charges. The coroner's jury urged the grand jury to consider manslaughter indictments, but the grand jury declined to indict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Max Wilson
Mount. Vernon
J. L. Witmer
Southern Cross Flies From Seattle to Tacoma on Way to Australia
The tri motor Fokker monoplane Southern Cross landed in Tacoma from Seattle after fueling 250 gallons, then departed before 6 am for San Francisco. The leg marked the first step in a planned route to Honolulu and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Tacoma
Wash
Fokker
Southern Cross
Seattle
San Francisco
Honolulu
Jugoslav Cabinet Expected to Resign
A Belgrade dispatch reports an imminent ministerial crisis in Yugoslavia over the Bulgarian situation and cabinet portfolio distribution. The cabinet resignation is expected as talks continue in Belgrade on October 11, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugoslav
Paris
Havas
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Re-Elect Cosgrave President Amid Vote Split
Dublin Ot 11 4(IWP) William T. Cosgrave was re elected president of the ministerial council at the opening session of the chamber of deputies today. Opponents led by Eamonn de Valera's republicans mustered 70 votes in opposition to 76 for Cosgrave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
IWP
William T. Congrave
Chamber of Deputies
Eamonn de Valera
Republicans
Gosgreve
Seizure of 36000 Quarts Scotch Whisky Arrives in Key West
Federal agents seized a sealed car in Key West containing 36000 quarts of Scotch whisky valued at 400000. The shipment arrived by ferry from Havana and was consigned to a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West, Frs
Havana
New York
Building Permits and a Bank Robbery Report
Fr M Shores moves from 1209 Fourth east to 226 Mullan west. A Priedl signs 164 Fourth east. H A Lawrence dwelling 815 Denver $4000. R R Ringier garage 815 Ninth west $20. Bandit obtains $4865 from Security Savings Bank branch in Toledo after forcing entry, four employees affected. Marriage licenses listed: Harry Z Decker and Eves Glidden, Godfrey Hartman with Louise McClain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. M. Shores
Mullan
A. Pried
H. A Lawrence
Denver
R. R. Ringier
Ninth West
Toledo
Rooker
Security Savings Bank &Trust Co
Harry Z. Decker
Waterloo
Eves. Glidden
Rockwell City
Godfrey Hartman
Louise McClain
Birth of Princess Josephine Charlotte Ingeborg Margareth Astrid
Brussels witnesses cannon salute at 8 36 am as Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid welcome a daughter. Godmother is Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. christening planned later for Catholic burial rites if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Astrid
Sweden
Josephine Charlotte Ingeborg Margareth
Elizabeth Astrid
Grand Duchess
Luxembourg
Ingeborg
Dean Cocheteux
Saint Jacques
Grand Duchess of
Countess de Roblanc
Nemmers Family Tree Traces 164 Branches Back to 1848 Roots
A Jackson county Iowa family tree tracing Michael and Anna Nemmers founding the line in 1848 shows 164 descendants with 147 alive. Henry E. Nemers draws the pedigree featuring seven sons with nine children each, plus 63 grandchildren and 94 great grandchildren. The family historical note recounts homestead cabins and the seven sons including Nicholas John Michael Theodore George Mathias Henry with varied careers.
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Nemmers
Michael and
Anna
Jackson County
Michael
Anna Nemmmers
Hardy
Iowa
Henry E. Nemers
Cottage Street
Anna Nemmers
Terr
Michael Newmamers
Nicholas
Lamatte
John
Bancroft
Michael L
Milwaukee
Theodore
George Farmer
Old Homestead
St. Donatus
Mathias
Henry E
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
Waterloo
Henry
Temperatures Schedule Disorderly Entry
The readable fragments show a temperature schedule with maximums and minimums for Monday and Tuesday but contain garbled text and unclear values. The intended data suggests a high around 69 or 55 possibly, with a low near 40s, but the exact figures are unreadable.
Dawn flight to Copenhagen by Mrs Grayson from Old Orchard
Old Orchard Maine Oct 11 Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson plans a hopeful nonstop hop to Copenhagen Denmark in the amphibian plane Dawn from New York with five aboard including Grayson. Weather and engine testing may delay takeoff for days as the route may include Ireland or Great Britain if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Atlantic
Rome
Frances Wilson Grayson
Copenhagen
Denpark
New York
Grayson
North Atlantic
J. B. Grayson
Warrentown
Gary T. Grayson
Wilson
Long Island
Aage Ancker
Alken
8. C
Ancker-Graysay Aircraft Corporation
Wilmer Stultz
Benide
British Isles
Gunn Named Commissioner on TG Cutoff Road
I M Gunn of Eagle township was appointed by County Auditor F W Esher to investigate and report on establishing a new cutoff road from the Cedar Falls grav el road westward. The board of supervisors authorized the action after petitions asked for the road's establishment. Gunn, a farmer in Eagle township and Tama county, also serves as a director of the National Livestock and Meat Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Gunn
Eagle Township
F. W. Esher
Cedar Falls
Peat Town State Teachers College
Bord of Supervisors
Gunn
Eagie
Township
Tame County
Naonal Livestock and Meat Board
Twin Cities movie strike amid bombings and guards
Police guard Twin Cities theatres after bomb blasts injure one woman and cause panic. The Forrest and Logan theatres were damaged as owners refuse negotiations, claiming to protect property. A conference with strike leaders was canceled. unions deny involvement. The strike began with stage hands demand for a six day week and spread to operators and musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Ock Ushp
Twin Cities
Motion Picture
Forrest
Logan Theatre
Minneapolis
Logan
Tme
Chicago
Iowa Coal Rate Reduction to Take Effect November Twenty Six
The Iowa coal rate case decision denies further hearing and keeps the Interstate Commerce Commission rate cut in place. Freight reductions on coal from Illinois Iowa and western Kentucky will save Waterloo area shippers between 75000 and 166000 dollars. C A Hanson traffic manager for the Greater Waterloo association announced the ruling yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. A. Hanson
Greater Waterloo
Klan Fights W Y Act In High Court
In Washington on Oct 11 attorneys for the Ku Klux Klan prepared to argue before the U S Supreme Court the constitutionality of New York State Walker act requiring local Klan chapters to file member rosters and oath bylaws with the secretary of state. The case by George W Bryant, convicted of violating the act in Buffalo, was set for oral argument and expected to be reached late today or tomorrow. It is the second Klan case to reach the Supreme Court following a Georgia Klan challenge to a Kansas law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ku Klux Klan
Supreme Court
New York State
George W. Bryant
Buffalo
N. Y
Ku Kluy Klan
Georgia
Kansas
Lightning From Upward Air Currents Breaks Rain Drops
A Des Moines court report summarizes Iowa weather bureau findings on lightning. Upward air currents over 24 feet per second break larger raindrops into smaller ones, separating charges and creating lightning. Thunder results from the explosive air expansion and echoes extend the roar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour For Special Services
Des Moines
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Brunette Charged After Finger Biting Fight on Tulsa Street
Mrs. J. B. Crawford, the brunette, accused Mrs. Anna Blessing of disturbing the public quiet and assault in a public place after a fight on Sycamore street. Blessing allegedly bit Crawford’s left little finger as the dispute moved from a Fourth street 1 cent store to a stairway in the 600 block, with Crawford later fleeing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Street
J. B. Crawford
Anna Blessing
Dundee Avenue
Tulsa
Fourth Street
Army Fliers Must Pass Strict Tests for Aviator Apts
Washington D C UPI reports aviation candidates face rigorous medical and psychological screening. Lieut Col Hathaway notes normal vision is essential and tests cover depth perception eye muscle balance accommodation equilibrium and neuropsychic resilience amid flying stresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
UPI
Air Corps
Levi H. Hathalway
John Deere expands plant with new roof and 40-foot addition
John Deere Co undertakes remodeling and expansion at its large factory here. Jens Oleson a. Sons Construction Co. will handle both the roof remodeling for better light and ventilation and a 40-foot addition to the main machinery assembly building. Building permits issued by Commissioner T. B. Twenjes set costs at 2500 and 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere Tractor Company
Jens Oleson A. Sons Construction Co
T. B. Twenjes
New Alarm System Links Banks to Police Headquarters
Installation of a bank robbery alarm system began today with a teller able to trigger an alarm button that activates a signal box at police headquarters. Commercial National Bank and Pioneer National Bank subscribe to the service, with eight buttons in Commercial and five in Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Pioneer National Bank
Commercial Bank
Pioneer
Berlin railways boast rapid emergency repair trains Europe
German railways claim a robust emergency system with ambulances and repair trains at main stations, ready to reach any district in 15 minutes. Units include operation tables, pharmacies, and self powered electricity, with cranes, carbonic acid, and hydrogen gear for wreck removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Europe
Reich
Two Stunts Sufficient for Safe Flight Kiwanis Told
Robert Cole former army aviator and Cole Electric speaker urged Kiwanis members to limit stunts in aviation. He said pilots must master tail spins and side slipping to escape fire and reach safety, noting 1812 tail spin victims who survived were rare. Roy Gilfillan and others performed but delegates chose train travel to Kearney Neb for the Nebraska Iowa district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cole
Cole Electric Pany
Kiwanis Club
Russell- Lamson
Cole
Eddie Stinger
Death Ends Long Struggle of Battle with Illness
George Roll died at age 40 after years of arthritis and limited mobility. A traveling salesman for a Minneapolis seed house, he moved only his lips for eight years and supported his wife and three children by running a small home business selling birds, goldfish, bulbs, shrubs, seeds, and more. A telephone near his bed let customers reach him while his wife and children managed the shop when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roll
Bynday
Roll
Minneapolis
Death Car Driver Pleads Guilty to DWI in Two-Year Sentence
In Cedar Rapids the defense and county attorney reached a deal after the manslaughter charge against Fréd Drafahl was withdrawn. Drafahl pleaded guilty to driving a car while intoxicated and driving a car without the owner's consent. Judge John T. Moffitt sentenced him to two years at hard labor in Fort Madison prison. The jury had been ready to try him on manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Fréd Drafahl
Walter J. Barngrover
John T. Moffitt
Barngrover
Drafahl
Moffit
Fort Madison
Truck Driver Hurt When Machine Goes Off Road in Ditch
Fredericksburg Texas October 11 J DL Herrick injured when his truck overturned in a ditch while yielding to another car on the road. He was taken to a nearby home near the scene, cream cargo lost, truck damaged with repairs pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Fredericksburg
J. DL Herrick
Herrick
To Begin Assembly of New Fords Soon
Detroit reports the Ford Motor Company will start assembling its new model in a few days. Major sections of the car have been in production for weeks and the first bodies were begun recently. About 65 000 to 75 000 men are employed at Ford plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mid
Ford Motor Company
Ford
14 Year Olds Returned on Theft Charges
Bartsell Greenley and Donald King, both 14, are being brought back to the city by Officer Roy Colyn after running away to Chicago. They are charged with running away and accused of stealing a $60 pocketbook from Model Laundry, with alleged ties to forgeries and auto thefts. several other boys are said to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartsell Greenley
Donald King
Chicago
Omcer Roy Colyln
Police Department
Evans Quartet Sings to Conopus Clubmen at Black's Tearoom
The Evans Revue male quartet performed at the Crystal theatre for the Conopus club luncheon in Black's tearoom. Members included Harry Maxwell Harry Norton Harry Evans and Hal Bryant with Ed Hamilton on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Crystal Theatre
Conopus Club
Black's Tearoom
Harry Maxwell
Harry Norton
Harry
Ike) Evans
Hal i Slim) Bryant
Ed Hamilton
Pion
Californians Attend Dinner Party Visitors From Los Angeles
Mrs Mae Dacey and Mrs Clayton Clark of Los Angeles were guests at the Entz cafe dinner. Other attendees included Mrs Frank Cartey and many local ladies. Chicago Great Western announces rail excursions to Des Moines for Drake games this fall with round trip rates and a weekend trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Dacey
Los Angeles
Cal
Oregon
Washington
Dacey
Clayton Clark
Entz
Frank Cartey
A. J. Walden
P. T. Dailey
A. E Lawton
W. G. Price
G. H. Burbank
F. A. Clark
H. W. Marshall
F. K. Pettit
Lou Armstrong
Idel McCord
Minnie Danton
H. O. Smith
S. J. Reed
Fanta Clark
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Des Moines
Pittsburgh
Drake
Ames
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Co. G. W
Chicago
Hartman McLain Marriage Told for Tonight
Mrs Louise McLain and Mr Godfrey Hartman plan a late evening wedding at the First Lutheran parsonage with Rev Henry Mueller officiating. Attendants are Mr and Mrs Howard Ackerson. The couple will reside at 409 Bluff Street after the ceremony with Mr Hartman employed by Crystal Ice and Fuel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman-Mclain
Louise McLain
Bluff Street
Godfrey Hartman
Ballou Street
First Lutheran Church
Henry Mueller
Howard Ackerson
Rentzelman Court
Barlon Street
Hartman
The
Crystal Ice& Fuel Co
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Princess Astrid
Astrid Wx
Orchard
Maine Beach
Great Circle
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Great Britain
Stultz
Goldsborough
WMU
Dawn
Lindbergh
Chamberlin
Byrd
A.m.gunn
TG. Cutoff Road
KLAN
W. Y. Act
Walker Law
Frank Lowden
Illinois
Fay
Col. Hathaway
United States Army
John Deere CO
H. Q
Teuton Railway Service
Germany
Robert H. Mainzer
Amherst
Coolidge
Fire Department
Lfe
Mainzer
Associated Press
Mr. Mainzer
Focke-Wulf
Bremen
Wulf
Oberammergau
School of the Cross
Wodan
Neuesse Nachrnnten
Munich
Runss
Furisto
Valhella
Puriste
Thealid
Tasca
Mason
Velma Cook
Feer
Jeane
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