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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1929

Page

1

Assembly Still in Turmoil in Des Moines

In Des Moines on April 16 lawmakers struggled through a night of breakdowns and heated charges as the tax investigation and tax commission bills faced veto threats. A conference report failed to resolve differences, while a midnight message urged action for the state’s welfare amid stalled recess appointments and funding questions.

Des Moines House Conference Committee Senate Tax Investigation Committee Tax Commission Hamm Laws John Hammill Yeatenad Hammill Executive Council Certification Iil Tas Nigit Duites Hammilt

Judge Dewey Opens Court at Keokuk

The spring term of federal court opened here with Judge Charles A. Dewey on the bench. There will be no grand jury hearing. The report mentions felon Son J. Schneider of Co. D, 1st Infantry, FLD. AL Russet, Wyoming, arrived home Saturday night due to his mother Mrs. Jack Schneider's serious illness.

Keokuk, Ta Federal Court Charles A. Dewey J. Sehneider Co. D 1St Infantry Fld AL Russet, Wyoming Jack Schneider

Hoover outlines farm relief plans in address to Congress

President Hoover presents a multifaceted farm relief program focused on watershed transport, tariff adjustments, and strengthened marketing. He advocates a national farm board to stabilize markets, promote farmer cooperatives, and create clearing houses while guarding against bureaucratic overreach and preserving farmer initiative. He stresses foreign competition and calls for targeted relief without new taxes or government price controls.

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Hoover Highlights New Day in Amendments Tariff Pledges

Fragmented text discusses President Hoover and a national agenda on tariff decisions and reapportionment of the House. Mentions existing administrations, calls for reform, and 2,000 word message rhetoric. Names, dates, and clear facts are unclear in the readable portion.

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Community Work Group meets at Columbus Junction

A gathering of business leaders from Muscatine Louisa and Washington counties met in Columbus Junction to discuss rural development and the fight against town encroachment. The group planned another meeting in May, possibly in Washington, with J W Zorbe in charge of the trade meeting and a banquet held in the evening.

Community Eli Muscatine Louisa Washington Cunties Columbus Junction Iowa C. M. Keck Rob Lytle J. W. Enslin R. F E. Shannon Washington J. W. Zorbe Resociation Morning Sun Mediapolis Wapello Colm Ws Jusetion

City Council Sets Summer Band Nights Schedule

City council met at city hall and decided that a band will perform on Saturday nights throughout summer starting the first Saturday in May. A committee led by Reister will coordinate with council member Lupton on band activities. Kolosick won garbage collection contract beginning May 1. Haney resigned as city marshal. Pollock Wallace appointed to fill term. Will Clan Up City Next is national clean up.

H. H. Reist Pollock Wallace Neil Janey Oscar Haney Bac Pollock Wallace Ity Marshall Haney Apiplegate Washington O. W. Black 9Th Avenue

Mexican federals advance in renewed West Coast drive

Mexican forces press north after San Blas evacuation as Gen. Lazaro Cardenas moves on the rebel stronghold. Federal troops prepare to close in while aviators pursue trains and a battleship shells the Palme railroad near Guaymas.

Mexico City San Blas Sinaloa Sonora Plutarco Elias Calles Calle Lazaro Cardenas Sar Blas Almanzan Acros Chiu Genardenas Cardenas Tiver Guaymas

Mastin Resigns From Local Boy Scout Post at Pomona

Victor Mastin, longtime leader of boys work at Pomona, submitted his resignation as he and Mrs. Mastin prepare to leave for a new assignment in Pomona next year. Since joining in year, he has overseen strong growth in troop activities including hikes, trips, and trips to Washington with local boys. The couple plans to move August, bringing to a close their influential local program.

Victor Mastin Pomoa Kansas Mastin Pomon M.C. A Mastington Y 1 Washington Mastins

Washington High Track Team Eyes Oska uso Relays

Washington High school athletes fine tune for the Oska los a relays on April 20 at Oska loosa under clear skies. Tryouts and time trials feature quarter mile and hat mile relays with Bain Meas Ahrens and Quinn leading contenders. Track prospects show promise across jumps, javelin, and shot put as coach Rice plans for shorter relays at Drake Teays.

Washington High School Sqund Oskaloosa Oska Bain Meas Ahrens Quinn Oskaton of Cour Washington Nater Onkatonea Inti Vanic David Con Jin Yother Mbians Sie Lanier Austin Os Kaloosagainst East Ottumwa Drake

Yet Another vitamin for Bridge Clubs to Talk About

STATE COLLEGE Pa A Penn State college professor announces a new vitamin named vitamin G duplicating vitamin B He places it among the B C D and F family and says A formerly thought a single factor is a twin with growth and appetite stimulating properties derived from cereals leafy plants fruits and vegetables

A. Dutcher Pennsylvania State College C.D F. V Dute@r

Hoover message staggers farm leaders in Senate hush

President Hoover's first message read before Congress stirs midwestern farm senators who back him yet express mild dissatisfaction. Senate Agricultural Chairman McNary notes the plan omits a denture measure and warns on government purchase and export controls. Civil policy debate centers on pricing and farm relief provisions amid party cautions.

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Three Teams Tie For First In Y League

A YOM indoor baseball tournament at Y gymnasium left three teams tied for first with five wins and one loss: the Mutton Factory Rotary and American Legion. Guard forfeited a game. high school square and Schoolmasters also in action with upcoming matches scheduled Thursday.

Y Gymnasium Guard Rotary American Legion Schoolmasters Mutton Factory Square Amo Legion 166 Ve Square Schoolmaters Button Factory Legion Va Tech School

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Assembly Dewey Keokuk Congress of the States Haney Orp Will Clan Vic Mastin Kansas SC Towa Bridgeport Conn James Kelly Robert James Vire State College Brookhart Emma Walker Mes Ainworth Berlin Academy of Commerce Ber- UN
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