Britain Blamed as Geneva Talks Collapse
Washington Aug 4 British unwillingness to abandon cruiser strength blamed for Geneva naval parleys collapse. The break ends Coolidge’s push for naval limitation. observers expect no big navy program this winter though new drives for 10,000 ton cruisers loom. Later, Kellogg urged not final, hoping for a basis to limit auxiliary vessels. London reports Britain will press its program despite failure. Jason Kleese to arrive home with friends after brief Kansas City trip.
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W C T U Convention Set for August Ninth in Crawfordsville
The county W C T U plans a convention at the United Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville with main speaker Mrs Lora La Mance of Lake Wales Florida, former Arizona W C T U president. The program includes devotionals, readings, music, addresses by Mrs La Mance, and a no charge silver offering.
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September 22 Definite Date Set for Champ Bout
Chicago reports the Dempsey Tunney title fight now fixed for September 22 with training site debates. Dempsey plans to leave the West August 14 to begin training though locations are undecided. The Illinois boxing commission opposes out of state camps and Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota are discouraged. Dempsey reportedly asked a Chicago hotel to reserve a roof cottage for his wife.
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Notice of Washington County Chautauqua Association Board Meeting
Members of the Washington County Chautauqua Association board are called to a meeting Friday evening August 8 at 8 o clock in the M A building. All members should be present as final arrangements for this year’s Chautauqua session are to be made.
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No Lives Lost in Covington Iowa Railway Wreck
Covington Iowa August 4 officials of the Chicago and Milwaukee railroad said there were no fatalities in yesterday’s freight wreck and ten injuries were reported. A wrecking crew from Savannah fulfilled the night shift and debris from ten wrecked cars remained.
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Explosion in Mine Brings Eight Deaths
An explosion 170 feet underground at the West Kentucky Seal Company mine near Clay Kentucky traps workers and leaves eight dead and many missing. Rescue efforts used gas masks as 75 workers labored through the night with fresh crews arriving at dawn.
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Four New City Slogan Signs Erected in Washington Iowa
Washington installs four metal slogan signs declaring it The Cleanest City in Iowa. Signs facing East Washington street South Iowa avenue West Madison street and North Marion avenue near the Rock Island and Milwaukee crossings feature white letters on dark backgrounds. City council oversaw construction following spring action to replace dilapidated signs and promote the slogan known for sixteen years.
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Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Area Early Morning
An intense tremor hit Los Angeles at 4 25 am with reports reaching Ventura El Centro and Catalina Island. No damage reported though Pasadena downtown districts and nearby cities such as Santa Monica Venice and Long Beach felt the quake.
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Funeral for William Armstrong Held Friday Morning
Funeral service for William Armstrong is set for 10:20 AM Friday at his sister Mrs. William Galloway’s home on West Main Street with Rev. J Reade McMurray of the First United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow at Elim Grove Cemetery. Armstrong died suddenly on the Galloway porch after years of heart ailments. He was born in County Fermanagh Ireland in July 1851 and lived in Virginia and South Dakota before moving to Washington to live with his sisters. He is survived by three sisters and was known for humor and kindness to children.
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Community Notices From Columbus Junction Area
Local readers report a slate of community events including the McGill family reunion at Weed Park on August 21 near Muscatine, and a Missionary society meeting at Union Presbyterian church in Columbus City. Several notes mention visits, travels, and civic meetings across Louisa and Muscatine counties, plus a dispatch about missing employees at Atking and Marion.
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Sacco and Vanzetti condemned amid protests abroad
The condemned pair learned their likely fate as Governor Fuller’s 2100 word decision was delivered to Sacco and Vanzetti by William G. Thompson. Authorities worldwide prepared for possible protests with added guards at embassies and government buildings as agitation grows.
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Slaughter of Waging ton Dogs Threatened Without Muzzles
A local official warns of a wholesale slaughter of Waging ton dogs unless muzzles are used or dogs are tied. Several have already been slain and more will be killed once the official can act. The muzzle order follows a rabies case in a canine killed south of town last week.
Richland Youth Arrested for Selling Liquor Near Green Valley Pavilion
Hubert Louman of Richland was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet on a charge of selling liquor. The arrest occurred on the highway near the Green Valley dance pavilion west of Brigh ton, with an expected guilty plea before Judge Charles A. Chewey later that afternoon.
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Stringtown Notes on Local Socials and Farm Work
Stringtown reports include Sunday gatherings at the Goff and Widmer homes, cattle trips to Kansas City, threshing at Irvin Barhart’s, and the Widmer reunion with many family members listed. A bar of gold valued at 10 000 and measuring 3 1 2 by 4 3 4 by 1 1 4 inches is noted.
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The Fierce Savage Tribe War Trial In Africa
An explorer reports a fierce African tribe using selective draft measures to select who may remain home. The Detroit News notes the tribesmen’s warlike reputation and demands for loyalty amid tense conditions.
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