Flood Control Bill Sparks White House Clash in Senate
President Coolidge denounces the flood control bill as an exorbitant proposal potentially costing up to 1.5 billion dollars. House debates the measure amid calls for national funding and opposition to local cost sharing. Chairman Reid warns that reliance on local contributions weakens levee systems and stresses a unified federal plan. Representative Snel pushes for some local assistance in Mississippi Valley protection.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
White House
House
Mississippi Valley
Reid
Flood Control Committee
Snel
New York
West Plains Holds Funeral Today For Dead Not Identified
West Plains Mo April 17 a community funeral will honor unidentified victims of the dance hall fire explosion in Oaklawn cemetery where several charred bodies will be buried. A coroner jury resumes inquiry into the blast that killed 40 and destroyed a block of buildings with gas fumes theory favored by inspector L A Kessberger while Prosecuting Attorney H D Greenb cites owner J W Wiser as believed to have blown the place with dynamite or nitro.
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West Plains
Oaklawn
L. A. Kessberger
Missouri Inspection Bureau
H. D. Green B
J. W. Wiser
Wiser
Army court martial sentences for five guardsmen in Corning
In Corning Indiana on April 17 a court martial found five members of Company K 168th Infantry National Guard guilty of being absent without leave from federal inspection. Harold Hight Harry Greenfield and Orlo Moore received three days in jail with two suspended. Lewis King got three day suspended. Lawrence Bryant and Lenox High School student were fined eight dollars and jailed three days with two suspended.
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Corning
168Th Infantry
Trowa National Guard
Harold Hight
Harry Greenfield
Orlo Moore
Lewis King
Lawrence Bryant
Lenox Hig
Lawmaker Endorses Economic Commission Plan for Local Levee Rights
The House Rules Committee chairman backed President Coolidge's call for an economic commission to assess local contributions. He urged local interests to provide levee rights of way along the main river and bypasses, or government land purchases could trigger ten years of lawsuits. Democratic leader Garrett criticized the Jadwin plan, saying it would harm Tennessee and bring injury to the state.
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House Rules Committee
Coolidge
Economic Commission
Garrett
Tennessee
Brookhart Explains Position on McNary Farm Relief Bill
Senator Brookhart explains his stance on the McNary Farm Relief Bill, detailing three main propositions aimed at aiding farmers. He notes lack of support from Hearst and contrasts his independent actions with a rival senator’s votes while urging farm leaders to back his positions for compensation, funding, and risk protection.
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Brookhart
Secret leasing talk tied to Teapot Dome probe
In Washington on April 17 Captain J. K. Robison testified that in October 1921 he asked Interior Secretary Fall to keep secret any information about naval oil reserve leasing. Prosecutors pressed Bain on his defense testimony about advising leasing plans and Fall’s reaction, including concerns over Standard Oil and potential political embarrassment.
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Washington
J. K. Robison
Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
H. Foster Bain
Mine Bureau
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Brusk
Owen J. Roberts
Bain
Naval Reserve
Roberts
Senate
Defense Today
Gulf
Pure Oil
Treasury Mellon
Dawes
Standard Oil Companies
Standard Midwest
Wyoming
Mammoth Oil Company
Des Moines Man Fined for Driving Auto While Drunk
Des Moines reports J. C. S. Fleming charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated and fined $200. Judge F. S. Shank also recommended a six month license suspension. Three other charges reckless and imprudent driving illegal transport of liquor and driving with 1927 plates await municipal court. The arrest followed a collision injuring another person earlier this month.
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Des Moines
J. C. S. Fleming
F. S. Shankland
Fleming
Witness Strikes at Sinclair Defense in Conspiracy Trial
Witness Clarence C. Chase testified that Albert B. Fall probably prepared a memorandum found in Senate Teapot Dome committee files. The memo linked Fall to Sinclair over Teapot Dome oil leases and a supposed lodge plan at a Three Rivers New Mexico ranch.
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Sinclair
Washington
Harry F
Fall
Teapot Dome
New Mexico
Three Rivers
N. M
School Exhibit Displayed in Store Windows Next Week
Mrs. Winnie Palmer county superintendent announces a new display plan for the Washington county rural schools exhibit. Instead of the courthouse, exhibits will occupy shop windows in local stores Wednesday through Friday April 25 to 28, with many items arriving Saturday for setup by midweek. Local businesses including Westphal's, J C Penney, Graham's, and many others contribute window space and support the Better Washington club's initiative.
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Winnie Palmer
Washington County
Washington Business Men
Better Washington Club
Court House
J. W. Enslin
Enslin
Bicklen's
Carter's Clothing
Nicola & Harmon's
S. & H. Varieties
Atchison’s
McDaniel's Drug
Benteco
Barclay’s
Wells & Crail
J. A. Harwood & Son
Rothchild’s
Klein Klothing Kompany
98 Cent
H. I. Ward &Co
Bridge’s Millinery
the Journal
Thirty Days For LeRoy Brewer In Wellman Jail
LeRoy Brewer of Wellman is serving a thirty day sentence in the county jail after being sentenced by Mayor W. S. McIntosh of Wellman for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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LeRoy Brewer
Wellman
W. S. MclIntosh
First Aid Class At Y W C A Sees Strong Attendance
The fourth weekly session of the Y W C A first aid class attracted good turnout. Dr H F Masson presented the lecture and invites remain for other Y W members to join tomorrow evening.
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H. F.masson
Y. W
Smith Entitled to Democratic Nomination at Rally
Governor Alfred E Smith was formally brought out today for the Democratic presidential nomination in New York. Former Lieutenant Governor George R. appeared as part of the event signaling Smith’s lead among party delegates.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
George R
Overland Limited Held Up in Chicago Robber Loot Likely
The Overland Limited was held up by a bandit posing as a passenger as it passed through Chicago. Loot estimated at five to seven thousand dollars. wallets and jewelry taken from riders in the observation car and dining car. Former heavyweight boxing champion James J. Jeffries was among the passengers.
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Chicago
Overland Limited
North Western Railroad
Kedzie Avenue
James J. Jeffries
Native of India to Give Address Here at Methodist Church
Miss Shorugu Bose of Jubalpore, India, visiting Washington friends, will speak tomorrow evening at the Methodist church. She comes to America as a delegate to the general conference meeting next month at Kansas City. Miss Rose will also address the regular prayer service with no collection. everyone is invited.
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Shorugu Bose
Jubalpore
India
Miss Bose
America
Kansas City
Alma Hearne Holland
Washington
Miss Rose
Iowa Southern Unveils New Electric Rates in Washington
Iowa Southern Utilities announces a system wide rate cut for Washington area towns with over 400 customers. A one cent per kilowatt hour drop lowers the base to 10.5 cents, signaling about 10 percent savings for typical residential and commercial lighting use. The change takes effect with the next meter reading and bills dated June first.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Washington
Lunn Proposes Resolution On Smith At NY Democratic Meeting
Lunn of Schenectady offers a resolution before the New York State Democratic Committee stating that Smith's name will be put before the convention in Houston and asks for delegate support.
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Lunn
Schenectady
New York State Democratic Committee
Smith
Houston
German Aviators Abandon Repair for New York Hop
The report notes German aviators abandon repair plans to fly their plane to New York instead. The Washington Loan and Trust Company won a $100,000 primary road bonds sale by the county at 4 1/4 percent interest, with bonds sold at a premium of $100.
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The
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Boys from Seven Towns Attend County Conference Here
Delegations from Brighton West Chester Crawfordsville Ainsworth Wellman Kalona and Wayland attend the third annual county older boys conference under the Washington Y M C A. An out of town attendance of 60 to 75 is expected. Sessions in the Baptist church feature Dr W W Bowers on the boy and his job girl and God. A Saturday banquet and a basketball tournament between town teams are planned.
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Brighton
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Wellman
Kalona
Wayland
Washington Y. M. C. A
Methodist
Edwin Griffith
Charles Grayson
Orville Korf
United Presbyterian
Ed Davidson
Baptist Church
Ww. W. Bowers
Steams
No Objections To Sewer Plans Made To Council
The city council set May 10 at 1 p m to open bids for a $110 000 sewage disposal plant and southwest sewer extensions. No objectors appeared at last night’s hearing. Lighting improvements for the square were deferred and a lighting plan cost about 8000 for business streets and 500 for Central Park was discussed.
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J. B. Lupton
S. D. Stewart
George Pauls
West Main Street
South Marion
German flyers on Greenland island near final leap to U S
The two German aviators stranded on Greenly Island plan to abandon their plane and meet companion of the Epic trans Atlantic flight. Commander Fitzmaurice and C A Duke Schiller are en route from Natashquan and will reach Montreal soon. The Bremen will be towed to Halifax for repairs, and a relief plane will bring the crew to New York.
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Quebec
Greenly Island
James E. Fitzmaurice
C. A
Duke” Schiller
Natashquan
Bremen
Halifax
Montcalm
Ottaiwa
Ont
J. E. Gobeil
Baron Gunther von Huenefeld
Koehl
New York
Coolidge
Washington
Point Amour
Republic of
U.S. A
Fear Oats Hurt by Cold Weather
An experienced county farmer says some oats in Washington County may have been damaged by the recent cold spell. He notes that sprouting oats likely suffered more than those already up, but no serious damage to oats or other crops is expected. The week’s minimums reached 19 degrees with 30 degrees the next day, and about half an inch of rain plus a light snow shift followed.
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Washington
Kalona Women Shop Together In Town Yesterday
Mrs. Mary Ford and Mrs. Alma Mitchell of Kalona were seen shopping in town yesterday, sharing a day out and calls on local shops.
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Mary Ford
Alma Mitchell
Kalona
Council weighs avenue option with no action taken
The council reviewed an avenue proposal but did not approve or deny any measures. No votes or final decisions were recorded, leaving the plan in consideration without immediate steps.
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Sinclair Case
Washington Baptist Church
Geraldine Crone
Norman Wood
Frank R. Sage
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