Hammill Exoneration Bid Fails As House Debates Expenditures
Lawmakers debate nine charges of campus misconduct and campaign expenditures tied to Governor Hammill. Representatives rejected immediate investigations or absolution, voting to table motions while seeking proof of alleged improper use of state employees. The session extended with calls for clearer proof of Hammill’s awareness of expenditures and employee actions.
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Byron G. Allen
Poethonias
Ciple
United Press
Dea
Inch Ling
Allen
Eharesxe Hammill
Frank W. Elliot
Davenport
John Hammant
Eliot
House
United Press Information
Hammill
Hayes
Democratic Party
Elliott
Mellrath
Igentoan
I ‘Aiken
Berry
Burton
Bush Com
Piggin Leming
Hanson
Jensen
R. Johnson
Miller
O'Donnell
Pendray
Rawlingsmith
Taylor
Wamstad
Wear
Woman Sentenced on Liquor Charge by Judge Hamilton
Mrs. Emily Hayes of Washington was fined 200 dollars and jailed for four months in Rockwell City reformatory on a nuisance charge. Judge D W Hamilton imposed the sentence late yesterday after a grand jury indictment in the March term. fine paid and four months suspended for good behavior. This was her first conviction as court resumes with miscellaneous business and probate matters.
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Emily Hayes
Washington
Rockwell City
D. W Hamilton
Sport Writers See Close Race in the National League
New York experts favor the Giants to win the National League with five first place votes and three seconds. Chicago ranks second with 5 1/2 points, while the Cubs edge the Dodgers for a pennant finish. Cardinals and Pirates trail, Phillies are pegged for sixth in a tight league race.
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NEW York
New York Giants
Giants
Chicago
Twe
Brooklyn
Cubs
St. Louis
Cardinals
Washington High to graduate largest class in history
Washington High School prepares for the 1926 commencement with 107 seniors, the largest class yet. Planned events include a May 28 graduation, May 26 laureate services, and a senior class officers slate led by George Zeck as president. Colors green and lavender, class flower laurel, motto Our Aim Success Our Hope.
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A. Rant
Vinton
Washington High School
Agra
Baelaureate
Misa Dorothy Dethoff
Cen Clays
George Zeck
John West
Winifred Ary
M Hagher
Clase
Com Xeck
Track Squad Works Out in Gymnasium
The dirt track at the high school field turned to mud after April rains and the spring practice is hampered. Coach Harry Rice and his squad train indoors in the gym as the outdoor track remains slippery. A group of ten to fifteen athletes trains with Assistant.
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Jemite
Harry Rice
Oskaloosa
Washington
Rice
Revival Leader On Trial In McPherson Kidnapping Inquiry
Sacramento reports Hardy faces impeachment inquiry with Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping lore. Testimony expected from McPherson in Carmel liaison tale and Temple ties. Prosecution plans call for Lorraine Seilaff to explain later repudiation, while defense seeks broader truth in relationship to the judge.
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Sacramento
Cal
Nating Rew
Hardy
Aimee Semple McPherson
Ameelus Temple
Hed
Lorraine Welseman Seilaff
Legislative Board of Managers
George Hyde
Los Angeles
Venice
Douglas
Arizona
Junior College Rated Fine by State Association
Word from Miss Agnes Samuelson that Washington junior college has been approved for two years of work. The college now offers only the first year but may add a second year next year with state department support. A growing number of students wish to enroll if expanded, and prospects for next year’s first class are promising with daily spring practice under Dean and Coach Jorge Freshwaters.
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Agnes Samuelson
Washington Junor College
Early Railroad Reaches Mie River by Hanninal and St Joseph
A fragmented report notes the Hanninal and St Joseph line reaching the Mie River in 188. The terse item marks an early rail milestone and names the competing railroad.
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Mietour River
Hanninal & St Joseph
Stratford Players present Brutus in Julius Caesar at high school
James Hendrickson as Brutus stars in Julius Caesar to benefit the junior class at the high school auditorium next Tuesday evening April 16 under junior class auspices. Tickets go on sale at Phillips and Hebner’s Monday and Tuesday, priced at 50 and 75 cents.
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Julius Caesar
Stratford Players
Phillips & Hebner's
Washington to Attend School Conference
Supt J H Peet and Miss Althea Montgomery of Washington schools with Mrs Winnie Palmer county superintendent will attend the annual conference for consolidate high schools normal training high schools and elementary principals. The event will be held next Thursday and Friday in Cedar Rapids with Washington high school among three normal training high schools in the county alongside Brighton and Wellman.
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J H. Peet
Althea Montgomery
Washington
Cast announced for English Club play What Anne Brought Home
The three act comedy What Anne Brought Home will be staged April 19 by the high school English club under Miss Helen Wilen. Cast includes Anne Bennett Catherine Mctaughey and Dudley Hin with Nina Rennett Dora Haney Alma Gennett and more. Proceeds go to buy new stage curtains.
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Anne
Helen Wilen
Enlist
Anne Bennett
Catherine Mctaughey
Dudley Hin Verdy—Carleton Lytbert Hardcastle
Tterne
Ens
7506 MEN TO GUARD BORDER
NAcCO reports heavy U S troop buildup on the Mexican border amid Punitive War era recalls. Units move from Fort Bliss and Fort D A Russell toward Laredo and Tenia, with cavalry and infantry formations combined for a six day overland march, while Mexican rebel activity near Agua Brava prompts additional security measures.
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Nacco
United States
Pershing
Mexico
Nogul Ariz
Laredo
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Stir Cavalry
AL J. Wynne
Cohambue
Church Campaign Proves Successful In Washington
Dr. Guy Black leads a lay team from Greencastle Indiana in a church evangelism drive in Washington. Evening meals at the YMCA A. teams visit members to enlist support for church work. Loyalty Group meetings and afternoon calls aim to convert interest into active participation, with results described as normal but steady.
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Ixty
Christ Ap
Washington
Guy Black
Greencastle
India
Yom. C. A
Black
Settlement Buzz as Americans Build Dwellings Fast
American people are building houses quickly though many lack work. The production features Dr Kort in Uncle Henry providing comedy. Lith school orchestra led by Milburn McKay will perform. Cher McMunney serves publicity, Margaret Livingston is property manager.
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Uncle Henry
Dr. Kort
Bombs Hit Chicago Gas War Raises Total to 27
In Chicago a gasoline price war triggers a cascade of bombings bringing the year’s toll to 27. An explosion wrecks a Lion filling station shattering Pasadena hotel windows and driving guests into corridors in night clothes. Police guard other Lion stations as authorities link the violence to price-cut rivalries.
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Chicago
Pasadena
Babe Ruth Says He Will Retire And Enjoy Life
In Irmingham Ata on April 16 1930 Babe Ruth answers what he will do after retirement. He says nothing and plans to enjoy life after two more years of play. The famed home run hitter expresses his intent to retire then and relax.
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Irmingham
Ata
New York
Dayton Couple Injured in Des Moines Auto Crash
Mr and Mrs C O Dayton sustained minor injuries when their car collided with a street car on Jefferson Avenue and Keosauanaway in Des Moines. Driver Peterson stated he cut the corner to avoid the street car and prevent a collision. Both Daytons are recovering with minor cuts and bruises.
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C. O. Dayton
Eanabe Sixt Avenue
Keosauanaway
Des Moines
Peterson First
Tim Arly
Representa
Se ‘Tive
Unusual Exhibit of Soap Carving by Latin Classes
The first year Latin class at the high school displays soap carvings in the Latin room under Miss Margaret Moninger. Pieces include warfare implements from ancient days and early statuary, with notable works by Willis Welton Richard Edgington and others. The exhibit is optional for the Latin exam and more pieces are expected from the Freshmen.
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High School
Margaret Moninger
Days of
Dtay Wittrix
Willis Welton
Richard Edgington
Monine
Lis
Miss Moninger
Town City
Richard Edaing
Loretta Cantoni
Evelyn Anderson
Marjorie Robertson
Velma Fink
Vernette Johnson
John Lytle
Veri Palmer
Orlin Wittris
Mita Thompson
Ruth Foster
Willis Wit
Arkansas Towns In Disaster After Tornado Devastates Northeast
A tornado swept through Newport Alicia Parkin Forida Sneeds Batesville and nearby areas killing several and injuring many more. Red Cross and Army teams moved in from Missouri and Arkansas towns reported widespread destruction with dozens dead and hundreds affected as communications failed.
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Newport
Ark
Arkansas
Alicia
Baten
G Ville
Gnion
Zard County
Parkin
Forida Sneeds
Batesville
St. Louis
Red Cross
Jefferson Cis. Mo
Army
Swifton
Med Cross
Little Rock
Ava
Usume
Last barber surgeon Middleditch in London obituary
The source notes the last known barber-surgeon was Middleditch who died in Great Suffolk Street London. It mentions recipients or associates Mildred Brann Clare Careia Lucille Fetes Phyllis Hamilton Phyllis Reeves Helen Sartor William Stewart and Raymond Witt in the fragment.
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Middleditch
Great Suffolk Street
London
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