Announced Road Work For Season On County Roads
County Engineer W P Rawn outlines grading surfacing and bridging projects for the season with bids due April 15. Projects include 9 022 miles grading and 7 285 miles surfacing on Wayland Dublin and Riverside roads plus 17 miles maintenance gravel. Bridges and culverts costing 50960 are planned across multiple townships including Marion Iowa Washington Jackson and Oregon.
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W. P. Rawn
Board of Supervisors
County Auditor
Washington
Wayland Road
Dublin
Washington-Riverside
Jackson Township
Brighton
Sandy Hook
Wayland
Riverside
Journal Today
Marion Township
Iowa Township
Jackson
Marion
Oregon
Dutch Creek
Clay
Brighton Township
Washington to Play Des Moines in State Tournament
Washington De Molay defeated Monticello 28-18 and Ottumwa 31-16 to advance to the second round, where they meet Des Moines at eight o'clock. Des Moines beat Keokuk 21-11, Carroll topped Belle Plaine 23-14, and Davenport beat Clinton 27-23 as second-round pairings set. Ottumwa pushed Washington in a tight first half before Washington led 5-4 and 14-10 at periods’ ends.
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Monticello
Ottumwa
Washington de Molay
Des Moines
State de Molay
Keokuk
Carroll
Belle Plaine
Davenport
Clinton
Washington
Series of Bank Robberies Solved by Chicago Arrests
Six men in custody in Chicago confessed to a two year series of bank robberies and kidnappings with loot near $60,000. Investigators tied arrests to ten Illinois and Wisconsin holdups including the Mundelein cashier case and raids that recovered cash and jewelry.
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Chicago
Michael Yaro
Edward Bennett
Edward Halligren
Bennett
Frank Igaifer
Edward Kuzma
Raymond Sloan
Kuzma
Sloan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Walter Storms
Yaro
Milan C. Mott
State Bank of
Mundelein
Motot
Dinner for Civil War Veterans at Baptist Church
The Women’s Relief Corps hosts an annual noon dinner for Civil War veterans their wives and widows at the Baptist church on Wednesday April 6 in observance of Shiloh Appomattoox and related Civil War anniversaries. Veterans will recount experiences and receive greetings from American Legion Spanish War Veterans and Sons of Veterans representatives. The executive board leads the event.
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Women's Relief Corps
Baptist Church
Shiloh
American Legion
Sons of Veterans
Norfolk Trio Reports Progress in Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Case
In Norfolk on April 1, a spokesman for the retired Rear Admiral Guy H. Burrage led the group seeking the Lindbergh baby’s return says there is progress after more than a week of mystery. He offered a brief yes for new developments and declined to elaborate, stating that publishing details could hinder negotiations.
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Lindbergh
Guy H. Burrage
Col. Lindbergh
H. Dodson-Peacock
John Hughie Curtis
Norfolk
Hopewell
N. J
INS
Fatally Shot D. Magana In Columbus Junction Brawl
Dan Magana a 5 year old Mexican laborer on the Rock Island railway was shot and killed last evening in a shack housing railway families. Philip Bureh an Austrian section hand was arrested after allegedly admitting to firing the 88 caliber revolver claiming self defense though no knife was found on Magana. Coroner inquest and preliminary hearing scheduled as Sheriff Oakes, Coroner Collins and County Attorney Reaney take charge. Magana had lived in Columbus Junction for 15 years leaving a widow and step-daughter Begeta. His body was taken to Stevens undertaking and burial set for Columbus City cemetery.
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Columbus Junction
Dan Magana
Rock Island
Philip Bureh
Burch
Magana
Austin Davis
Frank Garrett
Orn Jennings
Muscatine
George Oakes
Wapello
J. H. Collins
Letts
James Reaney
Justice of the
E. H. Weigner
Bureh
Begeta
Stevens Undertaking
Columbus City
Highway Case Goes to Jury in Iowa Suit
The Dr. R. Munro versus Iowa state highway commission case went to the jury shortly before noon. By 3 PM no verdict was returned. Evidence closed yesterday with courtroom arguments today. Plaintiff attorney Ralph Munro led, then Baldrige and Bailey for the defense. S. W. Livingston argued for the plaintiff. The case involves damages for road widening. Jury selection began this afternoon in Eleanor Garmoe versus Roger Colthurst seeking 5 000 dollars for auto accident injuries.
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R. Munro
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ralph Munro
Fairfield
A. K E. Baldrige
Henry Bailey
S. W. Livingston
Eleanor Garmoe
Roger Colthurst
Mrs Sam Stephens of Ainsworth Shopped Here Yesterday
Ainsworth resident Mrs Sam Stephens was seen shopping at the local store yesterday. Her appearance drew attention as residents noted her daytime outing in town.
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Sam Stephens
Ainsworth
New Jersey Officer Sails for Europe in Lindbergh Kidnap Probe
Major Charles A. Schoeffel of the New Jersey state police has sailed for Europe in connection with the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Col H Norman Schwarzkopf, superintendent, announced the departure, noting Schoeffel’s leading role in the investigation.
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Europe
Trenton
N. J
Charles A. Schoeffel
New Jersey State Police
Lindbergh
Schoeffel
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey
Tax on chewing gum provokes sharp rebuke in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills editor rails at Jack Garner's reform congress for taxing the rich, fees on dying, malt, matches, and sales while opposing a sales tax. He laments the idea of taxing chewing gum as the final absurdity that harms the poor.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Jack Garner
Congress
U. S
Congressional Employment
March Tax Receipts Total 241244 For Washington County
County Treasurer Marion George reports March tax collections in Washington County reached 241244.37, with additional mail deposits expected. January and February totals were up 38500 from last year, while overall to date this year is near 1931 levels and about 71000 less than the previous year. Half the tax is due in March with a one percent monthly penalty after April 1.
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Marion George
Washington County
Votes Pour in for Special Prizes in Popularity Contest
Votes flood the ballot box for Miss Washington in the Evening Journal popularity contest with three cash prizes up for grabs. Voting ends tomorrow at 6 o clock as contestants seek the $5, $3 and $2.50 prizes and a chance at a Europe trip tied to the special prizes.
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Washington
Evening Journal
United States
Europe
March Weather in Washington Random Yet Normal
Weather officials report March in Washington near average with no extreme cold or heat. The month saw a high of 65 degrees on March 30 and 2.53 inches of precipitation mostly as snow, including a severe storm on March 21. Snow or flurries occurred on seven days. April begins with typical unsettled conditions and clearing to sun after recent heavy rain.
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Washington
Mercury
Mrs William Powell dead at 55 in Washington county hospital
Mrs William Vowell born Mary Taylor of Davenport died at about 1 30 this morning in Washington county hospital aged 55 She married William Powell in 1895 after living on the Carl Roberts farm and later in Clay township The funeral will be at St Marys Davenport with burial in St Marys cemetery She leaves her husband three brothers Edward Henry Taylor Davenport George Taylor Rock Island a sister Mrs Clara Enderle West Liberty The Catholic church member had been ill five months.
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William Vowell
Washington County Hospital
L. A
Arrest Three at Joliet in Shooting
Two women and a man were arrested in Joliet today in connection with the shooting of Policeman James L. Kelly of Gary Indiana. Kelly was killed in Oak Park yesterday while attempting to seize two bandit suspects. Policeman Milton Larsen of Oak Park and suspect Richard Frederick were wounded in the exchange.
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Joliet
INS
James L. Kelly
Gary
Ind
Kelly
Oak Park
Milton Larsen
Richard Frederick
College Girls Scare Indianola With April Joke
April fool prank at Simpson College Delta Delta Delta sorority triggered a false fire alarm costing the city $21 and half an hour of sleep for members. Volunteers rushed to the sorority house while pajama clad students fled in confusion. An operator could not confirm the source but suggested a fraternity house may have triggered the call.
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Indianola
Iowa
Delta Delta Delta
Simpson College
Miss Bertha Benda Returns From Pleasant Plain Visit
Miss Bertha Benda came back Wednesday after a short stay at her home in Pleasant Plain.
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Bertha Benda
Pleasant Plain
Defense Lawyers to Seek New Trial for Leaker
Anamosa Iowa April 1 Defense attorneys for J W Len ker and Paul Moore Cedar county farmers found guilty yesterday of conspiracy to obstruct enforcement of the state bovine tuberculin test law prepared motions for a new trial The verdict followed a 27 hour jury deliberation in a nine to three female majority Judge H C Ring scheduled April 20 for the new trial hearing The case grew from the southeastern Iowa cow war last fall when state guards were called to enforce cattle tuberculosis testing amid disturbances at the Leaker farm Moore allegedly helped organize anti enforcement sentiment
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Anamosa
Iowa
INS
J. W. Lenker
Paul Moore
Cedar County
H. C. Ring
National Guard
Dan Turner
Leaker
Moore
Business Houses at Bridgewater Destroyed by Blaze
A fire in Bridgewater Iowa started when a hot water heater in Campbell Barber shop exploded. The blaze damaged two business houses and threatened the Eddy garage and residence of Kent McDermott along with a lumber yard and railroad shops. Firefighters from three towns aided the effort. Loss estimated at 7000 dollars.
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Bridgewater
Iowa
Campbell
Eddy
Kent McDermott
Mrs Jones and Son Shop Here Last Evening
Mrs John Jones and her son from Crawfordsville shopped here last evening, seen by local clerks who noted their visit and purchases.
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John Jones
Crawfordsville
Final Action On Billion Dollar Tax Bill Seen Today
Washington April 1 Congress advanced a sweeping peace time tax measure through the committee of the whole and expected final passage later today. The bill would raise about 1.28 billion annually with new levies totaling 1.049 billion and savings of 200 million in spending plus 30 million from postal rate revisions. The measure raises inheritance and gift taxes, modifies estate rates to 45 percent, and expands postal rates and other excises to balance next year’s deficit.
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Washington
INS
House
Committee of
Treasury
Ways and Means
First Cass
Ways and Means Committee
Crisp
Georgia
McCarty Announces Candidacy for Sheriff in Democratic Primary
R. H. McCarty declared his run for sheriff at the Democratic primary in June and authorized circulating his nomination papers.
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R. H. McCarty
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D. Magana
Philip Burch
John N. Garner
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Harry Sexton
Garner
McNaught Syndicate
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Clay Township
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