Big Bill Thompson denies burning British books
Chicago, Oct 26. Mayor Thompson denied ordering library books destroyed and invited to England for a week to learn English life. A cable from Sir Edwin Stockton proposed the visit to boost Anglo American friendship. Thompson stated no books were burned and ordered librarians not to destroy any. The McAndrew case moved to trial with new charges against him.
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Missionaries from China to Lead L A Hall Services
Rev Woodford Taylor and Miss Mary Hill of China will lead Salvation Army hall services tomorrow afternoon and evening on Water Street under the Black Hawk County Holiness association.
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Chicagoan Held to Grand Jury as Narcotic Peddler
Des Moines, Oct. 26. John W. Beamer, a Chicagoan described as the alleged head of a national narcotic ring, was arrested in Des Moines while in possession of drugs valued at $50,000. He was held for the federal grand jury under $5,000 bonds after arraignment on narcotic law violations.
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