Raskob Defends Prohibition Stance in Lobby Probe
Washington April 4 John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee chairman testified to the lobby committee denying knowledge of a Farayon lobby in Washington He said only the next Democratic convention can state the party stance on prohibition The hearing featured clashes between committee members and questioned Raskob’s past roles and influence in finance and politics
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Washington
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Prohibition
Raskob
E Hayon Lovoy
Farayon
Jude M. Duncan
Senator Rolénson
Indiana
Raskeb
Ral Ofort
G Motors
Raskeb Wes
Caraway
Arkansas
Walsh
Montana
Robinson
Grass Fire Disrupts Telephone Service In Town
A grass fire in the southern part of town damaged a four pole line behind the Earle Corbin home on South Fourth Ave. It caused fifteen telephones to be out of service until a new underground cable connection could be made. The pole suffered little damage and wire repairs restored service promptly.
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Fiiteen
Earle Corbin
South Fourth
Orators of Junior College to Compete
The annual junior college oratorical contest will be held next Tuesday at the night school auditorium. Seven contestants are slated including Harland Mead. Rotary club sponsors will award two prizes, a medal and cash, to first and second place winners.
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Nigh School
Rotary Lab
Harland Mead
Queen of Sweden Dies After Long Illness
The Queen of Sweden died today after a lingering illness. The report notes her long reign and the nation mourning as officials announce the loss.
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Sweden
Aingering
Bank Bandits Busy Today in Three Cities
Albion Michigan April 4 Four bandits robbed an Albion bank forcing customers and clerks to the inner vaults and escaped with bonds valued at 15 000 to 20 000. Dayton Ohio April 4 Five masked bandits held up the Union Trust branch, forcing five employees and five customers to the floor and fled with 10 000 to 50 000 in an automobile. Reading near Cincinnati Ohio April 4 Four bandits with a submachine gun robbed the Reading bank, fleeing with 9 000 after subduing four employees and two customers, with police linking them to a previous Union Trust heist in Dayton that yielded 40 000 to 50 000.
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Albion, Mich
Albion Bank
Dayton
Thenia Avenue
Union Trust Company
Cincinnati
Reading
Union Trust Co
Prohibition Poll Shows Gains for Enforcement in Digest Vote
New York April 4 The Literary Digest poll on Prohibition returns shows enforcement leading in the fourth week with 53 337 votes. Repeal 848 751 and modification 598 252 divide among 40 states and D C. Kansas and Tennessee are bone dry states where enforcement leads. New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Illinois back wets. State totals: enforcement 24 971 modification 17 790 repeal 17 086 total 59 797.
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New York
Literary Digest
District of Columbia
Kansas
Tenesse
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Devastating Explosion In Devon Blows Factory To Rubble
An explosion and chain of blasts leveled the Pennsylvania Fireworks Display plant in Devon, killing ten and wounding many as residents watched in horror. Surviving workers description notes homes stripped of furniture, evacuations, and a massive fire spread toward Bryn Mawr Hospital for treatment. The toll remains to be tallied after a careful patrol check.
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Elvil
Pennsylvania Fireworks Display Company
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Echo meeting for older boys and girls conference at church
The Presbyterian church hosts an echo meeting for the older boys and girls conference at 6 30 Sunday evening inviting all young people. The Journal note suggests other church young people's societies may join this gathering.
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Presbyterian Church
Waterway to Gulf Project Approved by House Committee
The $7,500,000 waterways project to connect the Great Lakes with the Gulf via Illinois and Mississippi river systems was unanimously approved today by the House Rivers and Harbors Committee. The approval confirms federal acquisition and completion of the plans to link the inland waterway to the Gulf.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Ilinois
Mississippi River
Shouse Rivers and Harbors
Italy Opposes Five Power Treaty at Naval Conference
April 4 London reports say the United States delegation tentatively plans to sail home on the Leviathan April 22. France hopes to get a British reply on a security pact by tomorrow night, while Italy insists on naval equality with France. Progress toward a five power treaty remains uncertain as Italy resists and efforts to include them continue.
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London
United States
Delegaton
Americ
France
Great Britain
Arstide Briand
Haly
Italy
Utilities Company Employees Injured In Coal Plant Incident
Amos Norton of Iowa Southern Utilities was injured while unloading coal at the plant after falling from a trestle. He was taken to the hospital with bruises and possible broken bones, though not believed to be critical. Mr and Mrs James P Quinn of Riverside shopped here yesterday. Miss Alice Poole, visiting their home, returned home with them.
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Amos Norton
Iowa Southern Uilities Company
Airs
James P. Quinn
Near Riverside
Alice Poole
Chester Churches Unite for Summer Services
United Presbyterian and Baptist churches of West Chester plan a summer joint schedule. Sunday school and morning service will be at United Presbyterian while evening events occur at the Baptist building. Pastors Rev H W Gordon and Rev M Lefever will alternate pulpit duties at both churches.
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United Presbyterian
West Chester
United Presbyterian Church
H.W. Gordon
M Lefever
Racial tension follows a violent home incident
In Hia Apr 4 report, racial feeling rose after a Black worker, Ben Whitehead, attacked Mrs. Carver and her 2 1/2 year old son Townsend with a hatchet during a burglary at their home. Mr. Carver tackled Whitehead, and the scene drew strong local reaction. Also, William Gilmore, a Utah prospector, pursued J C McMullen for seven thousand miles seeking repayment, ending with papers charging embezzlement and the badge of a deputy sheriff.
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Shbring
Hia
William Carver
Townsend
Ben Whitehead
Mr. Carver
Vansville
Ind
William Gilmore
Utah
Arizona
J.C. McMullen
Gilmore
McMullen
Topeka
Kansas City
St Louis
Chicago
Minneapolis
Public Tariff Decisions Debated at Washington Conference
Washington April 4 open meeting on tariff rates discussed公开 open economy doctrine as leaders push daily disclosures. Senator Smoot consent awaited for public release of proposed changes while figures like Garner pressed for action. The conference aims to reveal final rate decisions on barley, rice, and hundreds of commodities each day.
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Washington
Consareras
Jack Garner
Texas
Fea
Tariff
Smoot
Utah
Plaintiff rests in Eldridge case before jury
The Eldridge railway damage suit against Rock IslandRailway moves toward closing as the plaintiff rests and the defense begins. George Dowell the retired conductor testified most of the forenoon and defense witnesses included towerman R A Conner and passengers Howard Skinner Augustine and Lloyd Clark from Rose Hill among others.
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Eldridge
We Rock Island Railway
Frank Bechly
George Dowell
W. G. Eldridge
R.A. Conner
Towerman
Howard Skinner
West Chester
J Augustine
Lloyd Clark
Rose Hill
Davenport Man Here Last Night
Judge Frank Bechly of Monteuma sentenced William Eubanks of Davenport to pay a 700 dollar fine and serve six months in Keokuk county jail on a liquor charge, the jail term suspended. County Attorney E. Wilcockson prosecuted, Robert Shaw of Sigourney appeared for the defendant.
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Frank Bechly
Monteuma
Willam Eubanks
Davenport
Keokuk County
Beckly
Kington
E In
Water sample declares excellent in town report
State laboratory report on a Washington water sample sent for examination March 25 in Town City declares the water very satisfactory and better than most in the state. Mayor John W. Applegate released the finding today.
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State Laboratory
Town City
Washington Iy
John W. Applegate
Funeral services for Charles J Cherry held at L A Jones
Funeral services for Charles J Cherry were conducted this afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home by Dr F W Eastwood. Pallbearers included Walter Kyle Charles Kerr Frank Heinz man Steve Crawford TD Quinn and Clayde Knapp. Rural Women's club members and families attended. burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Charles J Cherry
L.A. Jones
F. W. Eastwood
Walter Kyle
Charles Kerr
Frank Heinzman
Steve Crawford
TD. Quinn
Clayde Knapp
Rural Women’s Club
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Joseph Kohlicek Held After Private Service
Private funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Kohlicek of the northeast of town were held Wednesday morning at the home with Dr. F. W. Eastwood in charge. Pallbearers included Fred Louis John and Cle s Havel Ed Horak and Henry Underwood. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Joseph Kohlicek
F. W. Eastwood
Fred. Louis
John and
Cles Havel
Ed Horak
Henry Underwood
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral Held for Miss Hersatora Goodspeed in Lexington
The funeral for Miss Hersatora Goodspeed, late Lexington neighborhood resident who died in Chicago, was held Wednesday at the L.A. Jones funeral home with Rev. A. W. Henke officiating. A duet by Mrs. Bess Plumly and Mrs Remphis Hampsher accompanied the service. Pallbearers included Ezra Garner James Marsh Fara Smith George Bishop Warren Bishop and Mr Eyestone. Burial occurred in Lexington cemetery.
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Hersatora Goodspeed
Lexington
Chicago
L.A.’ Jones
A. W. Henke
Bess Plumly
Remphis Hampsher
Ezra Garner
James Marsh
Fara Smith
George
Warren
Bishop
Eyestone
Buriad
Lexington Cemetery
Hawks LANDS WHEN TOWING CABLE BREAKS
Frank Hawks, airborne over Terre Haute, separated towing cable between glider and plane and landed safely on a race track. Repairs to the car were completed quickly and the flight resumed toward Indianapolis. Hawks reported the journey as a pleasant venture with the motor functioning well.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Frank Hawks
Indianapolis
Hawks
Indi
Census Enu merators Press Forward in Big Task
Washington says the census bureau mobilized 120 000 enumerators to speed the national count of population properties jobs and radios. The effort progressed quickly on day three with only scattered weather delays and a projected May 1 completion. Also reports honor veteran John Fellow in Iowa City and Senator A H Bergman in Newton recovering after stroke with expected hospital discharge soon.
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Census Bureau
Vester G. Haker
Rock Springs
Teton County
Eniire
Suspected Rum Runner Wounded By Hijackers Or Officers
In Windsor Ontario on April 4 a suspected rum runner, Mike Jurecke, 24, was found near death in a hospital after his speedboat crashed into the Lavatle harbor dock following a pursuit from the Detroit river. He suffered a jaw wound and a gullet shoulder injury. No firearms were found. the charred boat bore bullet holes. Police preliminary say he may have been fired on by hijackers or border patrol during crossing attempts.
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Windsor
Ont
Mike Jurecke
Jurecke
Detroit River
Hauor
Investigario
Uri
Dayton Hiram A. to Be Laid to Rest in West Chester
Funeral services for Hiram A. Dayton are set for Saturday at 2 PM in the West Chester Methodist Church. He died yesterday afternoon at Mt. Pleasant hospital after a brief illness. The body is at L A Jones funeral home. He had resided in West Chester most of his life and is survived by two sons Clyde and Elmer Dayton and a sister Mrs John Grush of Chicago.
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Hiram
Dayton
West Chester
Mt. Pleasant
Theody
L.A. Jones
Soma
Clyde
Elmer Dayton
John Grush
Chicago
Macon Selected to Lead Valley Junction High School
April 4 report confirms Ed Wright’s success as head coach at alley Junction High when Harry le Macon was appointed to fill the vacancy. Macon, 24, 168 pounds, 9 feet tall, from Washington and Columbia educated, will coach starting September after Bedford years. Ed Wright moves to Penn College as head coach in the fall.
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Des Moines
Ed Wright
Alley Junction
Harry le Macon
Bedford High School
Macon
Hhers College
Bedford
Iowa
Washington
Astate
Columbia University
Bedford High
Penn
College
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Joseph Kolilicek
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our wife and mother Mrs. Joseph Kolilicek Musbaid and Children.
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Joseph Kolilicek
Musbaid
Basketball Baskets May Rise Two Feet By Plan
Lawrence April 4. Dr Forrest C Phog Allen KU coach will urge the national association of basketball coaches to raise baskets two feet higher. He will present the idea in Chicago as a substitute for eliminating center tip offs. Also noted are wedding guests from Burlington and Chicago staying with Mrs Marsh Bailey.
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Lawrence
Kas
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Chicago
Forrest C
Phog” Allen
University of Kansas
Allen
Farm board plans urged by Dr Coulter
Minneapolis April 4 Dr John Lee Coulter federal farm board representative told northwest farmers that prosperity would come if they followed the board's program to divert acreage and push higher prices for nearly all northwest crops. He cited flax income and suggested expanding cattle raising to reduce imports and boost beef supply.
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Minneapolis
John Lee Coulter
Federal Farm Board
Ve. Coulter
Northwest
Atat
Farm
Dr. Oulter
Mont
Hoover signs $375 million highway bill for three years
President Hoover signed the Dowell-Phipps road bill authorizing $375,000,000 for the next three years. It sets annual highway outlays of $126,000,000 for 1930 1931 and 1932, the largest road funding authorization yet. In Missouri the Senate approved a separate measure allowing a Des Moines River bridge near St. Francesville.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Lae
Town
Wayland Special
Missouri
Des Moines River
St. Fransville
State park requests heard by conservation board
Des Moines April 3 delegates from Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties asked for a Rush Lake state park but no action was taken. The May meeting will be May 6 at Maquoketa, chairman W E Saunders said. Centerville delegates renewed a two year old request for a state park near Centerville.
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Des Moines
Rush Lake
State Board of Conservation
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Ap. W
Forester burned by camp fire in drunken stumble
In Czechoslovakia a local forester burned his feet after stumbling into a camp fire while intoxicated. One companion awoke and rescued him before flames caused more severe injuries.
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Hiurns
Trerusany
Czechoslovakia
Oil gusher Mary Sudik defeats efforts at well mouth
In Oklahoma City on April 4 the Mary Sudik oil gusher roared still unconquered as workers tried to chain its flow. A crew was briefly driven back by the blast and one man collapsed from the fumes while teams attempted to insert a cylinder to stem the spout. Gas and oil erupted into the air as authorities called for gas masks.
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Oklahoma Cit
Mary Sudik
Ana
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