Earthquake Death Toll Mounts in Transcaucasia
News of repeated shocks in southwestern Soviet Russia reports 536 dead across nine districts and many towns with tens of thousands homeless. Geryusinsk region shows 20,000 homeless. relief efforts from Nakhitchevan and nearby Soviet governments mobilize medical supplies and aid as rains worsen conditions.
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Moscow
Transcaucasia
Soviet Russia
Nakhitchevan
Geryusinsk
Nakhitchevan Governent
Soviet Union
Tiflis
Frivan
Letts Woman Killed in Road Crash Near Grandview
John Custer of Washington was cleared of blame in a highway collision east of Col Hbas Junction that killed Mrs. Charles Estle, 62, as she and her husband traveled from their farm toward Letts. Estle’s car tangled with Custer’s truck on a hill after gravel, with minor injuries to others. Coroner John Collins and Sheriff George Oakes conducted the inquiry and deemed no inquest necessary.
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Letts
John Custer
Washington
Charles Mstle
Cgrandy
John Collins
Letty
Custer
Estle
Col Hbas Junction
Grandview
Weather Eye Driver Zep Brings News to Washington
Truck Driver Zep's Weather Eye leaves Several Children Mrs Estle is survived by her husband one daughter Mrs Ralph Utter of Columbus Junction three sons Mark and Lawrence of Columbus Junction and Lambert of Winfield one sister Mrs Maggie Fanning of Muscatine and several grandchildren The household goods being brought to Washington on the Custer truck were only slightly damaged it was burned today They were the property of Mrs Anna Broad who is moving from Princeton TL to make her home with her daughter Mrs J B Ream in Washington The road was transferred to another track and brought to Washington last night
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Estle
Ralph Utter
Columbus Junction
Mark
Lawrence
Lambert
Winfield
Maggie Fanning
Muscatine
Washington
Custer
Anna Broad
Princeton
J. B Ream
Washinton
Two Washington Firms Are Moving
The Slosser Machine Shop relocates to the Dewey building east of the Washington National Bank and will operate from its new site with Mr and Mrs Slosser starting their sixth year in the city. The Rich Gibson Product Company moves today to a building south of its former location, formerly Leo Shelangoskie’s, with moving to finish tonight and business starting tomorrow.
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Slosser
Rhich Gibson Produst Company
Leo Shelangoskie
Gibson
Pipe Laying Gangs Operate Northeast of Washington
At a company headquarters this morning it was reported 299 men are employed on gas pipeline crews. 26 on ditching and pipe laying, 34 on stringing work. Pipe layers advance northeast of Washington between Haskins and Gladwin. Stringing outfit operates from West Chester with pipes laid northwest of the city. A several mile gap remains to the string, north east of here. Pipe stored on North Lawn avenue has been moved to the right of way and other depots are being cleared.
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Washington
Waskins
Gladwin
West Chester
Strum
North Lawn Avenue
Schedule for Washington Music Week 1931
A series of fine music programs will be presented in Washington next week for National Music Week. The Fortunahtly Club Music department and local groups announce events from Sunday May 3 through Saturday May 9 including church services, student recitals, Iowa Wesleyan College concerts, Victor Herbert selections at the State theater, high school band and glee club concerts, junior high programs, and a Washington concert band finale in Central Park.
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Washington
Fortunahtly Cluhb Music Department
Victor Herbert Whee Tions
Nathanial Skilkret
Victor Recording Orchestra
State Theater
Imelvide
Chantress
Central Park
Tle
Port Nightly Club Music Department
Lewis Warren
Cleary Shields
W. C. Hedges
Thomas Gillespie
Elsie Bratten
H. H. McCleery
Lion Attacks Girl During School History Lecture
In Cincinnati a lion cub broke its leash during a Whittier school natural history show injuring Vivian Leichner 6. She suffered a fractured skull and multiple wounds requiring fifty stitches. she was rushed to Price Hill emergency hospital in critical condition.
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Cincinnati
Vivian Leichner
Whittier School
Price Hill
Cincinatti
William Harwood
Leland Stanford University
Vivian
Weoward Miller
Ife
Tw Heath
Eing
Pris ’ Hill
Phore Icine
Renfrew
Herman Telgheder
D. Robert
Comenstion
Harwood
Small Charge for County Track Meet
A change in plans has been announced for admission to the county high school track meet at the local athletic field Saturday. Admission will be 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Brighton shoppers and Achievement day attendees included Mrs. Nellie Hagens Mrs. Wayne Robinson Mrs. Homer Rotzinger Mrs. Ira Saunders Mrs. Will Schafer and Mrs. Josie Schlarbaum.
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Brighton
Nellie Hagens
Wayne Robinson
Homer Rotzinger
Ira Saunders
Will Schafer
Josie Schlarbaum
Proclamation of Independence by South China Anti-Govt Leaders
Anti-government leaders in the South China region announce a proclamation of independence for the provinces of Kwangtung Fookien Kweiehau Hunan and Kwangsi and establish a provisional revolutionary government. Chang Hsueh-Liang arrives in Nanking as Chiang Kai-shek's position shifts amid tense alignments and Canton revolt.
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South China Region
Shanghai
U.P
Kwangtung
Fookien
Kweiehau
Hunan
Kwangsi
South China
Chaing Kai-Shek
Wien Chang Hsueh-Liang
Mukden
Chang Wie-Lin
Man
Names of Washington high school diploma candidates announced
Principal Miss Della Patton released the candidate list for the Washington high school commencement on May 27. The 48 girls and 48 boys named include June Arnold and Leo Albaugh among others, with a note that a few students must complete work before diplomas.
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Della Patton
Washington High School
Adverse report on building conditions at Washington schools
State inspector Miss Clara Wallace reports unsatisfactory conditions at the junior high and crowded facilities at several older buildings. The high school is cited as good but crowded. Centennial and Heights buildings receive harsh wording. Minor notes praise for junior college work and ongoing improvements. Stanley Heffner visits from Pomona. William Hunter, a janitor, aids a safety flow incident.
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Clara Wallace
State Department of Public Instruction
Washington
Wallace
Three Grade Schools 100 Percent on Dental Honor Roll
Wallace Lincoln and tenennial grade schools near completion of a dental contest with all pupils set to be on the honor roll tomorrow as many already have ecards signed or dental work completed. The effort has drawn strong support from parents 9 T A groups teachers pupils and dentists. Heights and St James schools report many pupils enrolled but not yet at 100 percent due to new entrants this fall. The program began last fall and has progressively improved pupil dental health.
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Wallace
Lincoln
Tentennial
T. A
Heights
St. James
Junior High Plans Special Events in May
Washington junior high schedules home economics and manual training exhibits on May 5 and 15, with the eighth grade operetta The Mysterious Master by Carrington on May 15. The May 5 event features the junior high band directed by Milburn Mekhayo, with showcases by students and parents allowed in the auditorium.
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Washington Junior High School
Duth
Mrnday
Milburn Mekhayo
Tunios High School
Carrington
Mire
George Freshweaters
Railways Move to Block Grain Freight Rate Revision
Six railroads filed in federal court seeking a temporary injunction to block an Interstate Commerce Commission order aimed at revising grain freight rates. The petition claims the change would cut annual gross ton miles revenue by 20 million dollars and cites similar suits to follow in other courts.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commision
WS. District Court
A. B. Enoch
Rock Island Railroad
Troop Fk Inspection Set for May 20
Capt. Jay Brown of Troop F, 113th Cavalry, announced the annual troop inspection will be held May 20. At last night’s drill 49 members attended as troopers continued their preparations.
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Jay Brown
113Th Cavalry
Bobby Jones in Tollywood and Atlanta’s wait for return
Atlanta reports Bobby Jones is abroad in Hollywood delaying local plans. Locals view him as a model and a draw with crowds eager for his return. Maj. Cohen and Chick Trowell keep papers running to print his photos and meals.
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Atlanta
Washington
Bobby' Jones
Stone Mountain
Jones
Bobby
Robert KH. Lee
Maj. Cohen
Chick Trowell
Hollywood
Local Musicians to Broadcast May 12
The Washington junior college will broadcast a program over WSUT radio in Iowa City from 8 until o clock in the evening of May 12. The program features a women's trio a men's quartet and a mixed chorus directed by Mrs George Freshwatera and includes solo performances.
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Washington Junior College
WSUT
Iowa City
George Freshwatera
Washington high school plans new athletic field
Plans mature for a new five acre athletic field on Hast Van Buren street leased from TD Macon. Funds are needed for lights shading seating and a cinder track, with community and business interest to cover costs. Night games in Iowa towns have shown strong attendance and potential self support.
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Washington High School
Iowa
TD. Ff. Macon
Board of Education
Women of Farm Bureau Meeting in Washington County
The Washington county farm bureau held a city hall event showcasing the first year home management course with exhibits from six townships. Demonstrations on baking time saving beds landscaping budgeting and fireless cookers highlighted the program along with a musical project and concluding talks by state representatives and local agents.
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Farm Bureau
Washington County
Brighton Township
Crawford Township
Washington Township
Jackson Township
Clay Township
Lime Creek
N. O. Woodford
Frances Meacham
Clay Two
Merle Eckels
Jackon
Harry Kyle
Charts Keesel
Brighton
Edgar Porter
Washington Twp
Joe Schlatter
Crawford Two
Carl Oldfield
Lime Creek Township
C. &. Theissen
Lime Creek Two
Fannie Buchanan
O. E. Milner
Seventh District Farm Bureau
May Larson
Ames
Explosion at Nichteroy lab in Rio kills many
An explosion at the Nichteroy naval chemical laboratory in Rio de Janeiro causes 29 deaths and 60 injuries. Workmen lit a torpedo, triggering the blast, with fires damaging nearby homes and total damage seen around $500,000. Rescue crews search ruins as more bodies are expected.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Nichteroy Naval Chemical Laboratory
Nicetheroy
French Government Moves to Block May Day Plans
Paris reports April 30 government steps to curb communist and socialist May Day actions. Premier Laval orders troops with police, forbids red flags parades or meetings, vows expulsion of foreign participants. Jean Chiappe to deploy 20,000 police guards and soldiers. officials foresee no major disturbances.
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Paris
U.P
Humanite
Populaire
Workers of
France
Pierre Laval
Jean Chiappe
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Manestine Murdock
Georgia Music
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Mary Pauls
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