Opening Day Baseball Kicks Off 1928 Season Across Major Leagues
Nearly 250000 fans flock to eight major league parks as the 1928 season opens. The Boston Red Sox lead the American League after a 7 5 win over the Washington Senators, while the Yankees and Athletics loom as top contenders. Pirates vs Cardinals, Reds vs Cubs, White Sox vs Indians, Tigers vs Browns, Giants vs Browns, and Dodgers vs Phillies headline the schedule.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
J. Pluvious
Boston Rex Sox
Bill Carrigan
Washington Senators
Pres. Coolidge
Rex Sox
Senators
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Redlands Park
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Boston Browns
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
New York City
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ebbets Field
Pythian Lodge Room Undergoes Modernization Plan
Knights of Pythias lodge room begins renovation after last Monday night vote to remove carpet and refinish floors. E. C. Carris chairs the committee with Milburn McKay and John Applegate appointed to oversee the work.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
E. C. Carris
Milburn McKay
John Applegate
Senate presses McNary farm relief bill despite White House veto note
The Senate moved to enact the McNary farm relief bill early even as the White House reiterated it would not accept the measure. During yesterday’s debate Senator Brookhart of Iowa accused Dawes of turning the bill into a political football to force a presidential veto and block a substitute this session.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Brookhart
Iowa
Dawes
Coolidge
Farmer seeks closer ties with industry says Congressman
Iowa Congressman L. J. Dickinson told an Indianapolis audience that farmers must gain power to bargain with buyers and sellers. He predicted the McNary-Haugen bills would pass Congress soon and urged a closer bond between farmers and the industries using farm products.
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Indianapolis
Ind
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Dickinson
Congress
Nominating Y M C A Board Candidates
The nominating committee selected board candidates for the Y M C A. Terms expire for Don Sherman Frank Sage Glen Barclay Fred Stewart and R E Brown. Nominees include Lee Holland C S Lemmon Harry Knott Leland Morrison and Arthur Griffith. Voting to occur later this month at a general Y M C A meeting. The Y M C A shows winter and spring activity with county basketball leadership and Boys Department progress.
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Don Sherman
Frank Sage
Glen Barclay
Fred Stewart
R. E. Brown
Lee Holland
C. S. Lemmon
Harry Knott
Leland Morrison
Arthur Griffith
Parker Funeral at Brighton Sunday
The funeral of Lem Parker who died in Temple Texas last Tuesday was held at the Methodist church in Brighton Sunday at 2 30 p m led by Rev G E Heidel Parker had been a playwright for over 35 years and home was in Kansas City His wife Minnie D Parker formerly of London England attended with Parker's sister Emma Clifton Flingerland daughter Elsie Thomas granddaughter Dorothy Thomas and others from Peoria Ill Marshfield Wis Chicago Cedar Rapids Seattle and Cedar Rapids with a brother in Seattle unable to attend
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Brighton
Lem Parker
Temple
Texas
Methodist Church
G. E. Heidel
Parker
Spielman
Washington
Kansas City
Masonic Order
Downer's i Grove
Ill
Minnie D. Parker
London
Eng
Emma Clifton Flingerland
Elsie Thomas
Dorothy Thomas
Wayland Shoppers Travelled Out of Town Yesterday
Mr and Mrs Louise Coffman Mr and Mrs Jake Richberger and Benny Chantz of Wayland were out of town shoppers yesterday.
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Louise Coffman
Jake Richberger
Benny Chantz
Wayland
Eva Smith of West Chester Seen Shopping in Town
Miss Eva Smith of West Chester was observed shopping in town today, strolling past storefronts and stopping at several shops. Local witnesses noted her patient pace as she browsed displays and chatted with clerks.
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Eva Smith
West Chester Ls
Lowden and Smith Lead Four States in Delegates
Lowden and Smith gained large delegate shares in four states Illinois Nebraska Idaho and Oklahoma according to United Press tallies. Republican results: Lowden 40 in Illinois with 10 uninstructed. Nebraska Norris leads with 11. Idaho seven Borah pledged. Democrats show Smith 42 in Illinois Hitchcock 16 Nebraska and 20 uninstructed in Oklahoma.
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Washington
Frank C. Lowden
al Smith
Illinois
Nebraska
Idaho
Oklahoma
United Press
Lowdon
Coolidge
Norris
Herbert Hoover
Boad
Mlinois—Smith
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Lowden
Borah
Hoover
Curtis
Dawes
Hughes
Smith
Reed
George
Hitchcock
Amusing Clerk Tales Highlight Local Marriage License Fees
County Clerk Kilgore recalls odd moments at the office as a father testifies for his son's license and a forged mother’s signature surfaces. The piece notes February saw 15 licenses at 1.50 each, with January at 10 and overall 20 percent drop in licenses last year.
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D. ¢. Kilgore
Centerville
Applegate
Washington
Kilgore
Court House
University to Get Many Buildings in Iowa City
Iowa City reports thirteen building projects totaling over 7 million dollars at the University of Iowa since 1923. The largest are the 525 thousand armory and field house and the 4.5 million medical plant now under construction.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Y's Men Club Showcases Statewide Civic Support
The Y's Men club in Washington reports strong statewide presence with high attendance in February and March, a guest introduction, and a commitment to community service. Richard McCleery chairs the Boys’ Work Committee while plans for a large annual banquet underline cooperative efforts with YMC A and other organizations.
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Y’s
Milburn McKay
Washington
Y's Men’s Elm
Russel Jennings
Richard McCleery
U's Men's Club
The
Harry Kreider
George Lebel
State Inspectors At Junior College Today
The Washington Junior College is inspected today by Prof J. G. Cory of Iowa State Teachers College and Dr. F. C. Ensign of the State University of Iowa. The visit represents Miss Agnes Samuelson, state superintendent of schools, and the annual inspection is being favorably received. Complete reports arrive tomorrow as the college finishes its first year.
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Washington Junior College
J. G. Cory
Iowa State Teacher's College
F. C. Ensign
State University of Iowa
Agnes Samuelson
Washington High keeps North Central accreditation
Superintendent J. H. Peet received a certificate showing Washington high school is again approved by the North Central Association. The designation allows graduates to enter colleges outside Iowa without questions. the school has been on the approved list since 1916 and faced no warnings this year, indicating high standards.
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J. H. Peet
North Central Association
Washington High School
Iowa
January Sales Trend Pushes Prices Down Across Shops
A newspaper note describes a price reduction despite January sales and a habit of cheap buying. The clerk remains relentless, sells at narrow margins, and avoids shopkeeping and selling strategies. Seven licenses were granted in March and only two by April.
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S&s
Ninth Iowa District Conventions Vote on Green's Successor
Republicans and Democrats in the Ninth Congressional District meet in Des Moines today to select candidates for the W. R. Green vacancy. Republicans meet in Council Bluffs with W. C. Ratliff and H. K. Peterson leading the field. Democrats in Atlantic with several contenders. The two nominees will vie in the June 4 primary for the post serving until March 4, 1929, with several other named candidates across parties.
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Des Moines
Ninth Congressional District
Congress
W. R. Green
Avoca
Council Bluffs
Atlantic
W. C. Rateliff
Red Oak
H. K. Peterson
Republian
Ratcliff
Peterson
Harry B. Swan
Cass County
E. S. White
Harlan
EF. W. Vincent
Guthrie Center
M. B. Pitt
Crescent
Willis Stern
Logan
C. F. Paschel
De Molay Plans Benefit Dance At Washington Hall
Amos Chapter De Molay will hold a benefit dance at the Washington Military Hall next Tuesday April 17 to raise funds for chapter goals. Dance committee includes Harold Johnson Edwin Griffith and Charles Grayson with Tom Carson in charge of music promising a new aggregation on the job that night.
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Amos
de Molay
Washington Military Hall
Harold Johnson
Edwin Griffith
Charles Grayson
Tom Carson
Washington schools keep staff changes minor this year
With few vacancies left, Washington public schools sign five new teachers. New hires include Harriett Barrett in commercial subjects, Doris Maxwell in English, Mildred Woodburn in geography, Lacey Benz in second primary, and Myrtle Macon. A full roster lists principals, subject teachers, and staff for high school and junior high.
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Washington Public Schools
Harriett Barrett
Doris Maxwell
Mildred Woodburn
Lacey Benz
Heights
Myrtle Macon
Wallace
Miss Barrett
Pocahontas
Iowa
Jean Barrett
Washington
Miss Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Mount Union
Lucy Benz
Miss Woodburn
Cedar Falls
Miss Macon
Wapello
Miss Benz
Nashua
Della Patton
David Taylor
Harlan Meade
Althea Montgomery
Lillian Minick
Alice Klippell
Helen Wilson
Jeannette Kyle
Edna Mercer
Kathryn Latta
W. F F. Bickell
Amy ‘Christian
Melvin Ingerich
Lois Brown
Eoma Clemans
Harry Rice
Edith Shields
Margaret Moninger
Richard McCleery
Milburn McKay
Ethel MccCreedy
Guy Carleton
George Leebs
Elsie Mosér
Mable Buckley
Alma Vacha
Doris Max
Well
Centennial
Louisa Young
Berenice Brown
Marion Helmer
Marie Landau
Maud McCreedy
Elda White
Carol Forgey
Lincoln
Charlotte Foster
Helen Lewis
Mildred Craig
Ethel Ahlberg
Ruth Lemley
Elsie Glassumer
Helen Wylie
Leona Allen
Mary Welch
Olga Miller
Alice van Vliet
Ruth Hanna McCormick Makes Illinois History in Primary
Ruth Hanna McCormick, daughter of Mark Hanna and widow of the late Senator McCormick, explains that her candidacy success stems from her work for the party and the state. She notes it is the first time a woman has been elected to statewide office from an industrial state and to a national post.
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Ruth Hanna McCormick
Mark Hanna
Senator McCormick
Illinois
Ilinois
Political trends show Lowden victory and open Democratic delegate fights
Frank O Lowden won an easy endorsement in the Illinois primaries. In Oklahoma the Democratic state convention elected an uninstructed delegation as Smith and Reed supporters battled to influence the outcome. E T Meredith refused to concede Iowa delegates to Smith claiming tricks and unfairness. Senator Smith Brookhart charged George N Peek with leading the McNary Haugen effort and acting as campaign manager for Dawes.
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Frank O. Lowden
Ilivers
Smith
New York
Reed
Oklahoma
E. T. Meredith
Iowa
Smith Brookhart
George N. Peek
Dawes
Smith Reed faction wins Oklahoma Democratic convention
A coalition of democrats backing Gov. Al Smith and Senator James A. Reed captured control of the Oklahoma state democratic convention and elected an uninstructed delegation to the national convention in Houston.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
al Smith
James A. Reed
Houston
Backers Seek 21-Delegate Lead at North Carolina GOP Meet
Raleigh April 11 Backers of Frank O Lowden seek an instructed delegation of 21 at the state convention claiming a majority endorsement from county conventions. The move aims to secure the Republican presidential nomination.
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Raleigh
Frank O. Lowden
Unusual Electric Display Case Brightens Local Store
In Iowa a Klein Klo thing Co. display case lights up the door area to attract customers after dark. The case showcases small items and signals the uptown ness of Washington merchants as a decorative storefront enhancement.
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Iowa
Klein Klothing Co
Washington
Illinois primary reshapes power as Lowden-Deneen win big
In Chicago and statewide voting the Lowden Deneen GOP faction swept Emmerson to the governor’s nomination over Small while Glenn eliminated Smith for the Senate. Thompson district delegates gain ground as bombs and violence color Cook County returns amid a rebuke of city county administrations.
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Louis Emmerson
Small
Otis F. Glenn
Frank L. Smith
U. S. Senate
Emmerson
Cook County
Crowe
John A. Swanson
Swanson
Thompson
Congress Today Advances Farm Relief and Tax Talks
Congress Today continues farm relief debate as Agriculture subcommittee presses cotton inquiry and Interstate Commerce probes coal. Finance and Banking panels hear on 25 year non interest bonds, with judiciary and other panels weighing minor bills and cotton futures.
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
General Coxey
Banking and Currency Committee
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Pythian Lodge
Y.M.C.A. Board
Y. M. C. A. Mete
Rev. Vinz
Washington County
Lowden and Smith
Green
Ruth H. McCormick
Lowden-Deneen
Republican Party
Lowdon-Deneen
Len Small
William Hale Thompson
Cook
Cook Country
Office of State
Deneen
Wanson
Congress Today
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