Convicted Slayer Johnson Seeks Hanging in Prison Return
Tom Johnson, found guilty of the murder of Leonard Redall, faces life imprisonment after a jury verdict in Minneapolis. He confessed to 14 murders, pleaded for the death penalty, and insisted he deserved hanging or transfer to Iowa for execution. The judge ordered life in prison at the state penitentiary.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ppas
Tom Johnson
Johnson
Leonard Redall
University of Minnesota
Iowa
Seattle
Jolson
Sioux City
Secmlise
Tral
E F. A. Montgomery
State's Prison
River tragedy after boat sweep reveals two bodies
A party aboard a riverboat during a moonlit outing was torn apart when a swift current swept five passengers from the upper deck. Two people died, others were rescued, and authorities planned further search and dam actions as river conditions remained perilous.
River Rescue Saves Florence Bentrow and Carl Kirke
Florence Bentrow and Carl Kirke were pulled from Cedar River last night by John Jago and John Strake after their cabin toy boat the iegle was swept under the dam guard cable. Lilian Janssen and Elmer Saf drowned. Bentrow and Kirke survived clinging to drop cables until rescuers arrived.
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Stinghd
Page One
T.he
Meier
Miss Janssen
Pierce
Second Street
Fle
Dillon
John Jago
John Stoke
League
Miss Bentroth
Ehrke
Jago
Stole
Edward Ehbrke
Carl Ebrke
William Bentroth
Tolorenne Bestreth
Bernard Whiplinger
Kovira Ynilinzer
Ruth Jage
Elmer Natreer
Margaret Haus
Loretta Buahree
Loutis Stolte
Hazel Dew
Sam Smith
Peter Jacobs, Jr
Florence Bentroid
Llo
Ted
Anvil Carl Btrke
Florence Bentrow
Sumner Street
Carl Kirke
Cette
Cedar River
John Strake
Lilian Janssen
Elmer Saf
Iegle
Rhyke
First Official List Of Dead At Miami Morgues
The Miami mortuaries hold an initial official list of the dead as verified by the Associated Press. The roster includes numerous individuals with last names such as Armour Ayres Baker Brinson Brinson Brookshire Cracraft Edwards Fisher Glover Godwin Green Harrison Hopper Kirby Leet McGinley McGinnis Schoenbuck Schwartz Shutts Snow Sutherland Tuley Watts Washington Whitehurst Wind Winnebirs Woodall and many others. Twenty five unidentified bodies remain in mortuaries with eighteen believed to be men.
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Miami. Fla
Morticlins
Miami
Armour
Lawrence
Ayres
Thomas B
Coconut
Grove Rath
Ralph
Negra
Baker
Editi
Anna
Dayton
Been
Caroline
Ruth
Child
Berries
Drucilla
Hialeah
Best
Isaac Edward
Bim
Brinson
Mattie
Brookshire
Lyttin
Calcutt
Aubrey S
Miami Beach
London
Eng
Carter
Venti
Comer
John IF
East Hileah Cracraft
Josephine
Lexington
Edwards
John H. Edgar
John J. Estex
William W
Miami Shor Fisher
Frank
Owensboro
Huston
Sam
Liberty City
James
Martin
Hileah
Kirby
Dorothy
Little River
Kusia
Edna
Cleveland
Leet
Georgia Mae
Eileah
Padgicah
Gehman
Tilson Sk
Eiileah
Little
Ahon Wash
McGinley
Kathleen
McGinnis
Roberts
Vahila A. Roberts
Victoria
Robinson
Medidow
Negro
Rogers
A. Ci
Hollywood
Etvenn
Sawyer
Randolph
Schachter
Tsadore
Atlante
Schoenbuck
Jules
Miammi Beach
Schwartz
Prank A
Huleah
Shutts
Fred. Smith
Jennies
Snow Bistayne Park
Sutherland
John
Tuley
Watts
Ethel
B. F
Washington
George
Whitehurst
Seaboard Park
Esther
Winnebers
Clarence Youngblood
R. A. Norris
Joe Zely
Catrell
J. de Argrellax
Jacobsen
Adolph Kumesig
Fisher
Lettie Howe
Lee
Bowes
Fourteen Houses Record In Month
Building permits issued yesterday by Commissioner Charles Wasson show 34 new individual homes placed under construction this month. The list includes T Wheeler residence on Fiarth Street with garage for 5100, 1 Misa TLoensh house on 24] "her Street for 30, 1 Cola Bros storeroom at 27 Tero for 1000, 1 Mya. FE Berhind garage at 73 Ts PVOr for 0, and Vanline Bach Cedar Falls on Rebor Avenue for 100.
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Charles Wasson
Ty Wasser
Fiarth Street
Weet
Tylavenue
Her Street
Cola Bros. Storerean
FE Berhind
Ts Pvor We. Slm
Sea ChMett
Dear
Hyo
Vanline Bach
Cedar
TWO WATERLOO WOMEN SAFE IN PANAMA CITY
A telegram from Berton Avenue Waterloo reports Miss Gertrude Col Oy and Miss Cothy are safe after a crush incident near Panama City. The message says both women, former residents of Waterloo, were identified and are in good condition.
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Panama City
Tibaria City
Pla
Berton
Gertrude Col Oy
Misa Cothy
Curt
Nannaaly
Wittertas
Tome Park Vt
Fran
Afra
Mage Dane
Or- WY
Bonnie Guy Richt
Spite
Baltimore Sivert
Paul
Mys. Seltz
Hebrew Pupils Excused For Tabernacles Religious Rite
Permission granted by the superintendent for all Jewish pupils in both elementary and high schools to be excused Thursday and Friday for the feast of tabernacles. Sons of Jacob will hold services at their tabernacle on Fifth Street West with sessions today at 9 am and 7 pm and Friday starting 4 pm. Biblical directions given by Rev Mgr Slutzky explain the seven day festival with palm branches and booths to honor the Lord.
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Wtev
AL Slutaky
Sons of
Jacob
Fifth Street West
Ty. Om
Mgr. Slutzky
Manuel
Tabernacles
UBL
Two Year Old Girl Victim Of Sleeping Sickness
A two year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Miller of 242 Sheridan Road, is reported to have encephalitis lethargica. The case is the city’s only one this year, with laws requiring physician reporting and investigation. The patient’s house is placarded, and she is excluded from school and public gatherings until fully recovered.
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George W. Miller
Sheridan Road
Charles MacKay
State Health Department
Two Women to Help Set Delesio's Fate
The Delesio murder trial in West Union Iowa resumes at 2 p m with two women on the jury. State witnesses say Carmine Delesio was seen in Gelwein while he claims to be in Chicago the night his wife died March 15. Evidence includes a body found with a rope around the neck and a disturbed home.
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West Union
Carmine Delesio
Chicago
Delesio
Gelwein
Gustave Gutknecht Breaks Leg in Fall
Gustave Gutknecht, 42, hurt in a fall while entering his auto near 1146 Virden Street. He slipped on a curb fracturing his leg. previously injured, he remained at home before being moved to Allen Memorial Hospital today.
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Gustave Gutknecht
Virden Street
Gustave H. Guekheeht
Nichk Griknecht Wis Re
Allen Memorial Hospitals
Building Permit Issued to Producers Milk Co
A building permit valued at sixteen thousand five hundred dollars was issued by Commissioner Charles Wasson to Jens Olesen & Sons Construction Co for an addition to the Producers Milk Company plant located at 69 by 126 feet on Tafaveatte street and east street cast.
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Charles Wasson
Jens Olesen & Sons Construction Co
Teedyvere Milk Company
Tafaveatte Street
Frank G. Martens Mortrarty dies at 78 in Pittsburgh area
Frank G. Martens a resident of 1108 Barker Street died yesterday at 2 p.m. from a complication of illnesses. He was a native of Tie Reis and longtime resident of the area. Survived by his wife Cora and daughters Mrs. AL L Polwque and Hugh Trimble. Funeral arrangements await. services set for 2:36 p.m. at the O'Keefe & Tenane Chapel with burial in Tes Moinox.
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Frank G. Martens
Frank
Martin
Barker Street
Tie Reis
Carey
Wwington
Irs
Cora Martin
AL € L Polwque
Temperatures Update Confusing Weather Notice
A fragmented weather note outlines temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday with unclear terms and references. It mentions a maximum and specific times but the text is garbled leaving the forecast details unreadable.
Influence Of Three Women Shaped A Man Of Character
The interview with a former public figure highlights a life built on hard work and truth. He credits his mother, grandmother, and stepmother for shaping his values and career choices, stressing family life as social cornerstone and the value of education for any path.
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Ndmother Coolidge
Arthar
Polices
Displemaate
Consil
Teival
Oshoutt
Chief Flays County Attorney as Greedy in Des Moines
In Des Moines on September 22, Chief Cavender accused Vernon Seeburger of refusing to cooperate as part of a dispute over anti corruption efforts. Cavender claimed Seeburger has run the county attorney’s office for money, alleging more than 325,000 in fees salary and commissions in the past year. The county attorney’s salary is cited as 3,000 per year.
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Des Moines
Vernon Seeburger
Cavender
Seeburger
British Emergency Prolonged for Another Month
The king issued a proclamation extending the state of emergency for 30 more days. Emergency powers have been in effect since May 1, when the coal strike began, and the government continues to exercise extensive authority.
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London
Slander Says M E Editor Attacks Youth At Meeting
Dr W E B Gratz Chicago editor of Methodist youth publications denounces alleged youth slander claiming today’s college youth are hopeful and future of the world. Education committee names Dr J Arthur Young chair to boost Upper Iowa Fayette and Cornell Mount Vernon.
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Marshalltown
W. EB. J. Grate
Chicago
Methodist Young People's Publications
Upper Town
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Gratz
University of Winds
Gratz
Brad
Uates
Last
Alburnett
Dean Soule
Lawn Hill
Harold Curry
Manchester
Auto Accident Victim Will Be Buried Thursday
Funeral services for Christopher Peterson 26 killed when a automobile overturned near New Hampton will be held at 2 30 p m Thursday at Bethlehem Danish Lutheran church Cedar Falls Rev Ottar Jurgeson and Rev J L Baumgartner to officiate Burial entrusted to I C O lodge Peterson born April 8 1900 Denmark was the son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Peterson He was married January 16 1926 to Marguerite Werbslebof Waterloo Surviving are his widow his parents and three sisters Mrs Antone Jensen Cedar Falls and two sisters in Denmark The deceased was a member of the Danish Lutheran church and of IOOO lodge No 716 Waterios
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Cedar Falls
Christopher Peterson
Lila
New Hampton
Bethlehem
Danish Lutheran Church
Ottar Jurgeson
J. L. Baumgartner
Waterloo
I. C. Oo
Mfr
Frederick Peterson
Marguerite Werbsleb
Antone Jensen
Cedar Falis
Denmark
Fle
Juutheran Church
Io Oo
Waterios
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