Muscatine County Names Reemployment Committee for Public Works
The Muscatine county reemployment committee led by engineer F. P. G. Halbfass will oversee contractor hiring on public works. Otto Nobis of Central Engineering Co. says paving on highway 38 north of Muscatine will start today with employment opportunities for local jobless. The committee includes Gus Allbee A L St Denis Dan Sullivan and H G Detthof. A state director from Des Moines announced offices to register unemployed for public works statewide, with a courthouse office to support local staffing.
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Muscatine County
Ty F. P. G. Halbfass
Otto Nobis
Central Engineering Company of
Davenport
Muscatine
Halbfass
Gus Allbee
A. L. St. Denis
Dan Sulliva
H. G. Detthof
Hal C. Pfund
Des Moines
Iowa
National Re-Employment Service
Halbfess
Haynes Assumes Role as New Warden at Fort Madison
Col. Glen C. Haynes today took over duties as warden of the Iowa state penitentiary in Fort Madison succeeding Thomas P. Hollower who resigned after a long illness. Board member H. C. White outlined management problems including threats by convicts and disorder in the kitchen, raised at the Des Moines meeting, while noting the remarks were not a criticism of Hollower.
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Fort Madison
Glen C. Haynes
Iowa State
Thomas P. Hollower
Haynes
Board of Centre
Des Moines
H. C White
Hollowell
White
Hollower
Giants Beat Braves Carl Hubbell Stars
Carl Hubbell pitched and batted the New York Giants to a 2-0 ten inning victory over the Boston Braves before an estimated 55 000 to 60 000 at Braves Park in Boston. Hubbell and Mancuso led the win with solid defense and clutch hitting as the crowd set a new attendance mark.
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Boston
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Boston Braves
Braves Park
New York
Hubbell
Mancuso
Frankhouse
Spohrer
Elizabeth Prytiga Details From 1933 Syndicate Memo
Fragmentary text notes Elizabeth described as a "mighty nice girl" with a niece who dislikes accompanying her. Mentions 1933 and Publishers Syndicate, but details remain unclear.
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Elizabeth
Prytiga
Publishers Syndicate
Iowa Miners Strike for Shorter Hours and Higher Wages
About 500 coal miners in Chariton Iowa walk out demanding a six hour day and five dollar minimum daily wage, opposing the 40 hour week. Mines affected include Rock Island Improvement Co mine 3 and Central Iowa Fuel Co mine 5 while mine 4 continues operations. Union leaders plan a meeting at Williamson and aim for a statewide work stoppage. Robert Lee of Williamson presides over the Rock Island local union.
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Chariton, Ia
Rock Island Improvement Company
Central Iowa Fuel Company
National Recovery Blue Eagle
Williamson
Iowa
Robert Lee
Rock Island
NRA
Patterson
N. J
Silk Association of America
High School Records 908 Enrollment for Fall Term
Registration at aseatine high school reaches a record 908 students for the fall term with more expected. Freshmen lead with 305 enrolled, juniors 219, sophomores 258, and seniors 26.
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Aseatine High School
Ireshmen
Nwher
Homares
Hhe
Woman Dead and Brother Dying After Attack in Illinois
Bernard Weldon 84 Newton Illinois lay near death from a beating by robbers as three suspects faced a 12 hour police interview. Weldon’s sister Mary Schroeder 82 died from injuries while his niece Anna Schroeder 47 sought to reach the suspects. Henry Shelby Tilton Illinois John Allen Danville Illinois Harold
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Robinson
Ill
Bernard Weldon
Anna Schroeder
Newton
Jasper
Crawford
Henry Shelby
Tilton, Ill
John Allen
Danville Ill
Harold
Tropical storm path threatens Havana and Key West
The Associated Press reports a tropical storm moves along Cuba's north coast with Havana and Key West in its path. The British freighter Josephine Gray is in distress east of Havana and requests immediate assistance. Merchants brace for impact while residents seek higher ground and Miami anticipates strong winds. A second storm forms northwest of Puerto Rico.
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Associated Press
Cuba
Havana
Key West
Josephine Gray
Cuban
Miami
Puerto Rico
Cayo Bahia de
Cadiz
Sleeping Sickness Toll Rises Rapidly
In St. Louis a deadly outbreak of encephalitis known as sleeping sickness surged in a week with 27 deaths and 185 cases, raising totals to 53 fatalities and 399 cases since the first victim on July 30. Six deaths occurred in the last 24 hours and 37 new cases were diagnosed.
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St. Louis
Actress Windsor’s Romance Witness Continues On
Miss Windsor testifies about meeting a broker at a New Mexico desert station and a kiss on a train as she recounts how he deceived her into believing he was unmarried. This marks her third day in the witness chair as she details their romance.
Muscatine’s oldest resident dies at 102
Mrs. Helen Romann 102 died at her daughter’s home 959 Lucas street at 6:30 a m She was born May 19 1831 in Baden Germany and lived in Muscatine county over 80 years Surviving are seven children twenty eight grandchildren forty three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Funeral services will be at St Marys church conducted by Rev N J Peiffer Burial in St Marys cemetery The body lies at George Wittich Funeral Home then at the Wirtz residence tonight
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Helen Romann
Emma Wirtz
Lucas Street
John Kuebler
Adolph Romann
Peter Romann
Muscatine
Henry Romann
Wilton
Frank
Perham
Minn
George
Lyman
Colo
Anna Miller
Mollie Meyers
George Wittich
Cedar Street
Wirtz
St. Mary’s Church
N. J. Peiffer
St. Mary’s Cemetery
End Is Seen for Nickel Milk Here
Milk dealers in Muscatine pressed for an 8 cent a quart standard retail price at a Thursday meeting. About 30 milkmen attended. current local prices ranged from 4 to 10 cents with 8 cents common. Premium milks may stay at 10 cents. pints would often be 4 cents in most cases.
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Muscatine
NRA Chiefs Act to Settle Many Strikes
National Labor Board and NRA chiefs move to settle multiple strikes across Philadelphia Milwaukee and Patterson. Hearings begin on codes for linoleum toys and women belts while talks continue on soft coal and air transport. Dudley Cates resigns as industry assistant administrator. Johnson reports to Roosevelt on coal and automobile codes.
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Associated Press
NRA
National Labor Board
Philadelphia
Dudley Cates
Hugh S. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
William Green
Labor Advisory Board
Van Wie and Hicks Reach Final in Exmoor Championship
Virginia Van Wie of Chicago and Helen Hicks of Inwood New York advanced to the 36 hole final of the women's national golf championship at Exmoor Country Club Highland Park Illinois Van Wie defeated Enid Wilson England s three time champion 6 and 5 Hicks beat Maureen Orcutt of Haworth New Jersey 6 and 4 The two will duel for the title Saturday poised for a strong scoring finish.
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Exmoor Country Club
Highland Park
Ill
Virginia van Wie
Chicago
Helen Hicks
Inwood
N. Y
Exmoor
Miss van Wie
Enid Wilson
England
Miss.Hicks
Maureen Orcutt
Haworth
N. J
Mise van Wie
Miss Hicks
Weather Across Iowa Illinois and Missouri Unsettled and Cooler
Partly cloudy skies with unsettled conditions linger tonight and Saturday across Iowa Illinois and Missouri. Temperatures show little change with cooler notes in the northwest and river stage readings tick up or down along the Mississippi River at several cities including St Paul La Crosse Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Keokuk Hannibal and St Louis.
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Iowa
Linois
Missouri
Mississippi River
St. Paul
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
Hannibal
St. Louis
Ie Rise
Senator Visit Idea Sparks Local Resentment in Santa Monica
A nostalgic note from a Santa Monica resident reveals frustration over plans to bring the senator to meet local folks. The writer laments poor execution and resentment toward the measure, joking that residents chose the senator to remove him.
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Santa Monica
Calif
State of Washington
Dun and Bradstreet Reports Gains In Retail Demand
Dun and Bradstreet reports continued business and trade growth with no hesitancy. The NRA boosted summer buying as August sales show broad gains, with estimates ranging from five to thirty five percent for a month that usually slows. Stores see unusually strong demand and volumes several times higher than last year.
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New York
Dun and Bradstreet, Inc
True Report
NRA
Buck Deer Refuses Bridge Rescue at Watkins Glen
A buck deer trapped on a narrow ledge above a gorge at Watkins Glen state park faces a public ultimatum to cross a 25 foot camouflaged bridge. Rescuers fear it will leap to a torrent 200 feet below if approached. crowds gather as officials weigh closing the area.
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Watkins Glen
N. Y
Watkins Glen State Park
the Glen
Bettendorf Leaves $1 067 705 Insurance
Davenport Iowa report shows J W Bettendorf industrialist who died May 16 left life insurance of 1 067 705 and personal property valued at 27 381 75, debts listed at 450 000 in a 50 page Scott county court inventory. Insurance payable to his widow.
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Davenport
J. W. Bettendorf
Scott County
No Paper Monday Observance of Labor Day
The Muscatine Journal will not publish any editions on Monday September 4 in observance of Labor Day. All editions will resume Tuesday.
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Muscatine Journal
Chicago Crime War Drives 200 to Prison in a Month
Chicago faces a fierce crime crackdown as 200 offenders are sent to state prisons in just one month. Officials credit new laws and sustained prosecutions for tackling gangsters and gunmen, with major figures still targeted under vagabond conviction provisions.
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Chicago
Ake
CIA
Mayor Seeks Business Halt for NRA Victory Parade
Muscatine county NRA plans a 3:30 to 5 p.m. parade on Wednesday with Mayor Herman B. Lord coordinating and awaiting an official city proclamation. The event follows state recovery board instructions and similar parades are planned in other Iowa counties. Local NRA groups expressed strong support and formation details are pending.
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Muscatine County
NRA
Herman B. Lord
Lord
Muscatine
State Recovery Board
Iowa
Lord Said
NRA Complaints Committee
Battered Huey Faces Troubles in New Orleans Scene
Senator Huey P. Long endures fresh scrutiny as Senate hearings on the Overton election resume October 16. District Attorney Eugene Stanley signals new charges against election commissioners, while Louisiana women mobilize to oust Long and Overton.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Tom Connally
Texas
Senate
John H. Overton
Long
Eugene Stanley
Louisiana
Overton
Sands Point
Long Island
N. Y
Bath Club
Audubon Place
Coney Island
Tony Canzoneri
Owen P. White
Senators
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Robert F. Wagner
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Bradstreet
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Robert Quillen
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