Optimism Expressed At Naval Parley In London
April saw three rapid statements from American French and Japanese delegates and a postponed session. I Stimson said the agreement is nearer than ever, Briand announced negotiations for a security pact under Locarno are proceeding satisfactorily, and the Japanese delegation signaled only slight reservations that will not block an accord.
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London
Furt
I Stimson
Aristide Briand
France
United States
Lemmon Starts Walnut Grove Planting in Dutch Creek
J Lemmon began planting 2500 walnut trees on his Dutch Creek township tract near the river. He advocates reforestation and plans to expand, with Rev Carl W Klein coordinating local Will Dilx conservation league efforts. Washington Boy Scouts witnessed planting and were allowed to plant at least one tree each.
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J. Lemmon
Dutch Creek
Washington
Federal courts to handle naturalization hearings
Notice from the clerk of the district court states naturalization matters will move from state to federal courts immediately. Pending petitions remain in local courts, while new applications must be filed in the United States district court. Ottumwa is cited as the nearest federal venue to Washington for hearings.
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District Court
United States District Court
Court House
Ottumwa
Washington
Washington County
Three Iowans Die in Traffic Crashes
Three Iowans died in crashes as springlike weather drew drivers to the roads. Des Moines bicycle rider Bernice Gritfin aged 14 was killed at a street intersection when struck by a car driven by Raymond Ashenhurst, 16. Malcolm Underwood, 41, of Moulton, Iowa, died near Des Moines airport when his truck struck a pole while attempting to pass a vehicle. Ada Marsh, 64, of Sioux City died from injuries after a car overturning injured and J W Jones remained in Mason City hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car.
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United Press
Des Moines
Bernice Gritfin
Raymond Ashenhurst
Malcolm Underwood
Moulton
Sioux City
Ada Marsh
J.W. Jones
Masonity Hospital
Rain shortage threatens 1929 wheat crop prospects
Chicago April 3 A forecast of a possible smaller wheat harvest looms as rainfall remains scant in Kansas Oklahoma and other central regions. Statisticians say subsoil moisture reserves save winter wheat but only a timely rain will avert reduced yields. Estimates range 560 000 000 to 569 000 000 bushels assuming rainfall arrives. Minnesota Montana South Dakota and North Dakota show reductions in planted wheat acreage.
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Chicago
Central and
Southwest States
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ain Seanty
Nat Murray
Murray
Weather Bureau
B. W. Snow
R. C. Cromwell
H.C. Donovan
Minnesota
Montana
South Dakota
North Dakota
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
President Hoover Opens Radio-Phone Service With Chile
President Hoover launches new radio telephone links with Chile and Uruguay marking a quick modern greeting exchange. He spoke with Chilean President Thanet, recalling the warm reception in Santiago in 1928, and celebrated the inauguration of radio telecommunication.
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Hoover
Chile
Washington
South America
Uruguay
Thanet
Sanago
Radio Telephonunication
Brookhart to Give Address on Prohibition
Senator Brookhart, renowned as a leading figure in the prohibition debate, prepared to rebut Senator Tydings in a nationally watched exchange. He will offer fresh statistics to counter Tydings claims as a direct reply to the Maryland Democrat’s remarks.
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Brookhart
Senate
Tydings
Maryland
Tydmen
Maryland Valley
Prohibition
Tydine
Brockhart
Wall Street
U.R
Eldridge vs Rock Island Railway Case Presented in Damages Suit
The trial on December 18, 1928, sought 25000 for personal injury after a collision. W. G. Eldridge and driver Hal Williams testified while jurors were excused for an amended petition. Witnesses William Knotinerus and others followed as the case progressed. Mrs. Oliver Thompson and companions visited Mr. A. M. Anderson on Wednesday.
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Argu
W. G. Eldridge
The
Rock Island Railway
Hal Williams
William Knotinerus
Bechly
Petit
Oldridge
Presbyterians Hold Annual Congregational Meeting
The Presbyterian church held its annual congregational meeting last evening with about two hundred attendees. Officers elected include J. D. Elder as president, Harold Montgomery as vice president, E. D. Hess as secretary, William Graff as church treasurer, Miss Ella Gordon as benevolences and financial secretary. One trustee elected was Paul Gorham and two deacons, TAL Pauls and Dr. W.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. D. Elder
Harold Montgomery
E. D. Hess
William Graff
Ella Gordon
Paul Gorham
Tal Pauls
Predicted War in Safety Razor Suits Filed
The Autostrop Safety Razor company filed suits in United States district courts in Wilmington Delaware and Hartford Connecticut against Gillette Safety Razor for alleged patent infringement. Autostrop seeks an injunction against Gillette, profits from the alleged infringing blade and handle, and damages to Autostrop’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Gilette Safety Razor Company
Autostrop Safety Razor Company
United States District Court
Wilmington
Del
Hartford
Conn
Autostrop Company
Gillette Company
Autostrop
Board of Health to Meet Tuesday in Washington County
A Washington county board of health meeting is called for next Tuesday. The eleven member board will discuss hiring a county nurse to work outside Washington city. Miss Alice Owen of Jefferson Iowa is favored for the position after a committee review. Dr. W. Stewart will oversee city and county health work with Miss Allen as school nurse. The group attended a Des Moines health officers conference for updates.
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Washington County
Katona
Alice Owen
Jefferson
Iowa
Miss Owen
Red Cross
Greene County
Atena
Washington
W. Stewart
Loona Alle
Stewart
County Health Board
Willian Griffin
Riverside
Miss Allen
Des Moines
Conference of Health Officers
Attorney General Backs Jones Law In Current Debate
Attorney General Mitchell urges retention of the Jones Five and ten prohibition law with minor amendments. He opposes the Stobbs bill expanding definitions of casual and petty offenses, warning it would emasculate the Jones laws and grant prosecutors excessive discretion over which cases fall under the Jones law.
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Washington
Mitchell
House
House Judiciary Committee
Stobbs
Judiciary Committee
Commissions
U.S
Commission
Tooettie
Washington Team Wins Exhibition Game 47 to 35
A pick up squad from Washington defeats Muscatine Heine team 47 to 35 on the Y court in a post season exhibition. Schulty leads with seven field baskets while Fisher adds six and a half and four. Stephens tops Muscatine with a few scores as McIntyre struggles. Hal Williams officiated the game.
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Washington
Muscatine Esterday
Schulty
Fisher
Stephens
Muscatine
McIntyre
Hal Williams
Drive on Building Fund Intensified by Masons Drive
The Washington Masons finance committee divides workers into twelve groups with captains to push the building fund for a new temple. They plan to wind up by mid next week and await final plans before bids. The start of construction hinges on campaign success. Mr and Mrs Paul Lytle and Mr and Mrs Karl Litemotored to Pleasant Plain last evening.
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Washington Masons
Masonic Temple
Ily
Possi B. Hammer
Tilding
J.B. Ream
Paul Lytle
Karl Lite
Pleasant Plain
Deputy and Sheriffs Seize Liquor-Laden Stolen Car
Chariton Iowa April 3 Deputy sheriffs pursuing a stolen auto found a liquor filled car. The two occupants escaped as officers chased them with orders to halt. The vehicle carried nearly 100 gallons of alcohol and bore Muscatine County license plates.
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Chariton
Iowa
Muscatine County
Washington junior college program listed for WSUL broadcast
Dean Harland Mead announces a Friday eight o clock program from WSUL Town City featuring junior college musicians. The lineup includes male quartet with Dear Rak and Brown, soprano Est her McCreedy, reader Priscilla Morrison, cornet Clifford Reinert, girls trio with Morrison Harwood Ross, and other ensembles led by conductor Fifriede Cartano.
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Dean Harland Mead
Washington Junior College Today
WSUL
Town City
a.Massa Dear
Dvorak
B. Cornfeld
Gates Esther McCreedy
Dudley Buck
B. Brown
Prd
Wood
Sane
Deppen & Prayer
Stenson
Gartlan
Priscilla Morrison
Reader
Kipling
Clifford Reinert
Clarke
Irls
Homer
Danny Boy
Fred $. Weatherly
Elliot
Mary Louise Harwood
Lucille Ross
Ralph Kleese
Carlton Lytle
David Fulton
Charles Long
Nine Dead in Devon Fireworks Plant Explosions
A chain of blasts at the Pennsylvania Fireworks Display plant in Devon, Pennsylvania kills nine and injures scores as structures ignite and debris scatters. Fire crews from Devon and nearby towns battle flames while responders tend to dozens at Bryn Mawr Hospital and local houses.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Fireworks Display Company
Devon
Fi Works
Atl P
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Devon Houses
Devon Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Will Be on the Air At KTNT Sunday
Walter Little is scheduled to broadcast on KTNT Muscatine next Sunday with two programs at 12:00 noon and 2:30 PM. The first set will be sacred numbers and the second will feature various special requests. His talent is in steady demand. The programs were announced in the Journal a few days ago. Baptist ladies plan a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday, April 19.
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Walter Little
KTNTY
Muscatine
Little
Journal
Washington Cleaners
Card of Thanks From the Bennett Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the long illness and at our mother's death. Your support helped her through hard days of suffering and was greatly appreciated. Harry Bennett and family.
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Astors
Harry Bennett
Commander G A R Leader Dies at 86 in Creston
John K. Ewing, 86, commander of the Iowa department of the Grand Army of the Republic, died today in Creston. The veteran service figure led veterans groups and served as a prominent voice for postwar reunions and memorials.
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Creston, In
John K. Ewing
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Traffic Resumes on Rock Island Line After Derailment
Traffic on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks between Washington and Muscatine was resumed today after a wreck yesterday afternoon derailed 18 freight cars. No injuries were reported, and trains had been rerouted via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Pacific lines overnight.
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Muscatine
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Pacific
Grand Army Day Observance Planned in Washington
Announcement outlines the annual Grand Army day program in Washington on April 8 with a noon dinner at the Methodist church. Speakers include representatives of American Legion and veterans groups, reminiscences from four veterans, Shields orchestra music, and surviving Civil War veterans and widows as guests.
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Washington
Methodist Church
Sons of Veterans
J.C. Boice
D. A. Boyer
A. J. Dawson
John Shields
Shields Orchestra
Shiloh
Appomattox
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Oliver Thompson
Francine
Mt. Plessant
C. C. Hess
Dex Mones
A.M. Anderson
Presbyterians
Board OF Health
UNEP
Masonic Committee
Thoroldly
Towa City
Svarguerita
Wilma
J. H. Pesers
Max Marble
Fredrick Knight
Lawrence
Trinkans
Bartholomew
Roll Along
Cowboy
Rusell
Delssohn
Pennsylvania
KTNT
OWA
Rock Island
Women's Relief Corps
Ewing Waa
Port Dodge
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