Wind storms in four states cause thirteen deaths
Tornadoes and severe winds lashed Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and nearby towns injuring dozens and killing thirteen. Twin Cities suburbs bore the brunt while Rice Lake and Erin Prairie areas reported severe destruction. Communications failed as power lines were toppled and many buildings were demolished.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Ain Twister
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Rice Lake
Little Rock
Iowa
Des Moines
Twin Cities
Reeves
Wis
Forest Lake
Robert Erin Prairie
Worthington
Lake Minnetonka
Rolingdale
St Paul
Wiscon
Vehin Hets
For
New Brighton
Pasengers
Brooklyn Center
Nix Neapolis
Lewis Reed
War Declaration Fifty Years Ago Declared By US Congress
The 1917 declaration of war on Germany is marked as 12 years past with 65,000 American soldiers dead and many maimed. Only eight of the 60 who voted against war remain, including Senate’s Norris of Nebraska, who stands by his vote. Other holdouts listed include Britten of Tennessee, with several lawmakers dead or sidelined. The piece reflects on pacifist debates and lasting divisions from the World War onset.
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Congress
United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Robert M. I
Senator Mette
Wisconsin
George W. Norris
Neh 7
Fred. A. Brittem
Tlinaiyyrma
House Naval Committee
Norris
Britten
Roads and storms hit Washington county roads hard
Washington county maintenance crews toil repairing winter and early spring damage on county highways. Frost causes washouts and bottomless ruts while detours delay travel from Ainsworth to Johnson county. Tornado damage near Little Rock and Farmwind reports add to widespread destruction.
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Washington
Johnson County
Ainsworth
Rebels Attack Federal Garrison at Naco
The attack on the federal garrison at Naco Sonora involved about 500 rebels armed with machine guns and infantry. Three air raids dropped bombs on federal trenches while bombardment from rebel forces pushed toward the city, wounding a negro American soldier on the U S side as shots and bombs rained on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Sonora
Mexico
Rotary to hear Green Paddle clergyman address next meeting
Pr Guy H Black of Green Padle Ind will address the Rotary club at the Monday noon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy H. Black
Greenpadle
Ind
Rotary
Monda
Cantata by local church features regional soloists
A large audience enjoyed a performance of The Last Words of Christ by the sorth presbyterian choir assisted by five singers from Ottumwa Davenport and Fairfield. Soloists Margaret White Stoltz Harold T. Smith Ross Harvay David Newlstrom and Arthur A. Kottman presented selections while Dr F W Eastwood read the Scriptural messages.
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Sorthresbyterian Choir
Ottumwa
Davenport
Fairfield
Margaret White Stoltz
Harold T. Smith
Ben
Washington
Ross Harvay
David Newlstrom
Arthur A. Kottman
F. W. Eastwood
Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday
A 1928 UPI summary lists WOR Newark 422 programing with Phil monte Symphony Orchestra Kle mens Krauss conducting on WJZ CBS NBC networks at 6 80 est featuring Richard Bonelli Barytone and international singers. WEAF NBC networks present theatre of the air at 8 1 est with Louise Homer Kathleen Stewar. WIZ NBC network at 9 15 est showcases National Light Opera Co Lily of Killarney. Monday highlights include WIZ NBC with toxy and his gang at 6 90 est and Edward Box recording artist favorites 8 20 est. Donizetti opera L Elisir De Amo and King movie program with Donald Brian Robbie Folsom on WEAF NBC at 8 30 est.
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United Press
Newark
Philmonte-Symphony Orchestra
Klemens Krauss
WJZ
Richard Bonelli
Barytone
International Singers
WABG
CBS
Theatre of the Air Weaf
NBC
Louise Homer
Kathleen Stewar
WIZ
National Light Opera Co
Hale
Toxy
His Gang
Edward Box
WOR
Donald Brian
Robbie Folsom
WEAF
Geo
Olsen
Donizetti
L’elisir
de Amo
Mount Appoints U S Tax Deputy
Meine Mow has been appointed deputy collector of internal revenue and will be sworn in next Monday in Washington. He will then visit Dubuque to learn duties and receive assignments. The post involves assisting taxpayers and enforcing Internal Revenue laws under federal direction. A cadre of deputies operates in the state, under Lars H. for Iowa, based in Dubuque.
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Iowa
Sea Thon
Senate
House
Representatives Jate
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
State Board of Education
Laws State Vo
Meine Mow
Washinton
Internal Revenue
Davenport
du Duque
Depu
Lars Hhn
Lowa
Dubuque
Father of Horace Knight Injured in Windmill Accident
Horace B. Knight’s father J B Knight of Gatesville was seriously hurt when a windmill he was repairing near his home malfunctioned. The 68 year old man is in very critical condition and Mr Knight will travel to Gatesville this evening.
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Entent
Pasnter
Wasington National Bank
J.B. Knight
Gatesville
Knight
East Pleasant Plain Savings bank finally closed after full payment
The receivers report that all general creditors were paid in full and four percent interest from the closing date of 1826. Stockholders who paid the assessment received a dividend of 32.07 per share. The final report was submitted to the district court in Fairfield and approved, marking the bank as the best in the state in terms of credit and community trust.
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East Pleasant Plain Savings Bank
Fred M. Morrison
Washington
Dia
Fairfield
Morrison
Kirkwood Hotel Fire Claims Five Dead in Des Moines
A Des Moines Kirkwood hotel blaze killed five people and injured eight others, with many guests trapped on upper floors. Firemen conducted dramatic rescues as flames spread from the fourth floor toward the top, and investigators examined reports of a linen closet fire earlier and a possible gambling party on the top floor.
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Kirkwood
Des Moines
Ted Wat
Court Wat Son
Tod Mayberry
Cire
Burnett
Orl
George S. Carson Dies in Iowa City
Frank B. Miller of Iowa Southern Utilities reports the death of George S. Carson of Iowa City. Carson, long involved with the Iowa Gas and Electric Company and later linked to Iowa Southern Utilities, owned the plant and traveled to Washington, maintaining wide acquaintances.
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George S. Carson
Iowa City
Frank B. Miller
Iowa Southern Utlities Company
George 8. Carson
Carson Fe
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Iowa Sousa Ute ‘Tics
Washington
Enmmu
Carnival at High School Again Tonight
Last evening at Washe ineton High School a carnival drew crowds with booths and entertainment similar to outdoor fairs. Richard methe class presented a play "Evening Dress Indispensible" in the auditorium. Receipts totaled $48, covering expenses, with net proceeds to benefit school organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty Parelor
Richard
Acheson of Ainsworth Dies at Mayo Hospital
William F. Acheson, 8, prominent farmer and stock raiser of Ainsworth, died at 7 15 this morning at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota after treatment and an operation. He leaves widow and three daughters Helen Margaret and Wilma, plus a brother Robert and a sister Mrs James Clegg, all in the community. He was a member of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church and a church leader. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Ainsworth
William F. Acheson
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Acheson
Alnsworth
Helen Margaret
Wilma
Robert Achesom
James Clegg
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Stone
Thomas Edwards
WRHM
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Mound View
Sioux City
Here
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Forest City
Andrew Teitan
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Isition Road
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Iata
Banking Commission
Towa
Torgeson-Allsworth
Conference Committee
Maerlesma
Aidasinat Et Jicaes
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Bieta Sata Gescuibasvatto
PAU Aeetry
Chiahuahua City
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Chihuahua City
Juaren
Father Norder
Presbyterian
Clyde
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Radio Sunday
Mount
U. S. Tax
Horace B. Knight
Red Jarrup
Thomas R Coates
Kankakee
Radler
John P. Scott
Tillie Carlson
Turner
H. H. Clark
Charlotte No
E. A. Darnell
Oskaloosa
Tar
A. P. Way
How Burns, Co. Kirkpatrick
D. C
Norn Dg
Cora Browther
Pthe Claire
N. Cotton
Pearl Wessells
Kirkwood Hotel
James HB. Platt
Ted Watson
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Rochester Hospital
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