Mob lynching aftermath in Marion Indiana crowds riot
In Marion Indiana a mob killed two Black men Thom Shipp and Abraham Smith after a night of rioting sparked by an attack on a white woman and the killing of Clyde Deeter. A third Black youth Herbert Cameron was under guard as authorities and police contained the scene.
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Marion
Ind
Aug. S
Grant County
Jaco Campbell
Ely
Stout
Citie Roth
Thom
Shipp
Abraham Smith
Smith
Court House
Herbert Cameron
Clyde Deeter
Fairmont
Mary Ball
Vigilantes Pursue Bandits After Davenport Robbery Kills Sproat
A Cedar County vigilante group hunts three bandits after a Davenport drugstore robbery ends in the death of H. G. Sproat, Tipton, as authorities broadcast details, describe suspects, and call for swift capture with a $500 reward. The incident triggers a statewide manhunt with officers warned to be cautious of strangers.
Census figures show 1930 U S population rise and seat shifts
The Census Bureau announced April 1 totals of 122,698,190 for the nation, up 16,987,570 or 16.1 percent since 1920. New York holds the largest population. Pennsylvania and Illinois follow, with California leading in numeric and percentage gains in state populations affecting House seats.
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Nton
United State
Census Bureau
Bare Au
District of Columbia
House of Representative
United Press
New York
Ourgan
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware Oi
Lorida SS
Heorgit
Idaho
Alavis
Town
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Tissippi
Missauri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Rei
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
United States
Florida
California
Mose
States
Georgia
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Missouri
Cordell Hull Victorious in Tennessee Primary Runoff
MEMPHIS Tenn Aug 3 WP Representative Cordell Hull former national committee member will be the Democratic nominee in the fall. He conceded victory after leading A L Todd in yesterday's primary. United Press tallies across Tennessee show Hull strong in 2,240 precincts. Senator W E Brock appears to have defeated Dr John R Neal for the Democratic nomination to fill the late Tyson term.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cordell Hull
National Committee
A. L. Todd
United Prose Today
W. E. Brock
Wocratic
Tyson
John R. Neal
Preparatory repairs span Washington public schools
Schools across Washington are cleaning and repairing ahead of the fall opening on September 1. The junior high builds see a new roof installation halted by delayed materials, while the Centennial building gets interior painting. High School reconfigures rooms and adds new furniture for drawing and psychology with manual training shop updates. Population shifts trigger reapportionment, boosting California and Michigan while Missouri loses seats. the census totals near 125 million.
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Washington Public Schools
Centennia
Witerior
Igomatt
Wfckel
Grain prices rise and fall on Chicago board
Grain prices on the Chicago board of trade moved up from opening highs to midday declines. Wheat surged as droughts in the west and Canada were reported worsening but later eased with weather forecasts indicating relief by midweek. Corn prices followed, but yesterday’s close saw weaker levels after initial gains.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Aus
Canada
Appleby Buys Newspaper in Ontario California
Frank B. Appleby former publisher of the Washington Demsra has purchased The Daily Rey Newspaper at Ontario California and moved there with his family to take charge of the business. The Ontario property features a 75000 building and modern equipment. Matthews, who has been allied with Appleby, will join the new Ontario organization. The sale follows Appleby selling his La Grande Oregon paper weeks earlier. A death report from Washington notes George M Smith 91 former resident and Baptist church member died in Long Beach California after more than 20 years away. He leaves a Bert Smith of Pasadena and two daughters Blanche Smith of Long Beach.
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Frank B. Appleby
Washington Demsra
Daily Rey
Ontario
California
la Grande
Oregon
Ig Aesty
Los Angeles
Matthews
Se. Apgleby
la Granue
Washington
George M Smith
Long Beach
Calif
Smith
Baptist Church
Bert Smith
Pasadena
Blanche Smith
Tennis Tourney Registration Open at Colenso Hotel
The committee in charge of the MC A tennis tournament announced registration is now open at the MC A Colenso Hotel or the Journal office. Registration blanks are available at these locations. Fifty eenty must accompany the registration to cover expenses.
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Colenso
Journal Office
Fifly Eenty
Lindbergh forecasts global air routes and rules
Col Charles A Lindbergh envisions transoceanic air routes and urges uniform flying regulations by all nations. He spoke in a formal radio address over WWKB E and CBS network aimed at listeners in Europe, Australia, the United States and Canada. The broadcast was to be repeated tonight with estimates of broad audience reach.
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New York
Charles A. Lingbergh
Transocgam
WWKXE
Columbia Broadcasting System
Europe
Australia
United States
Canada
Foreign
McLellan Store Set to Open in Washington Tomorrow
McLellan store manager F A Stow said the Washington location will open Saturday with sixteen sales staff and about half a dozen workers stocking tables and counters. HT Burnham of San Antonio will assist in the Washington basement. The former Cunningham grocers and M F clothing space has been remodeled with an attractive color scheme and a large rest room for employees in the northeast corner. occupancy of the rental room is not announced.
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Anager F. A. Stow
McLellan
Washington
Ory
Air. Stow
HT. Burnham
San Antonio
Texas
McLellan Company
Cunningham Grocers
M. and F
Baby Falls Three Floors In Unnamed Building Incident
A two year old child fell three stories to the ground last night in Wapallo area and was recovering today. The mother Mrs J C Dodds expressed horror at the accident as doctors treat serious injuries.
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Wapallo
Aue
J.C. Dodds
Aving
Fire destroys stock at Spencer valued at 30000 dollars
Meats stock and electric equipment at D. Ly Groves near Columbus Junction were destroyed by fire today valued at 30000 dollars. Catherine Reece of near Columbus Junction was a business caller yesterday.
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D. Ly Groves
Catherine Reece
Near
Columbus Junction
Troop F Guards Camp Dodge In Wool Uniforms
CAMP DODGE Aug 7 Troop F guards the camp with wool OD uniforms. Crews must not remove arms or clothing for 24 hours, leaving men tired and sleepy. They boast the neatest guard while other outfits wear cotton breeches. A guard was changed in rain while the wool clothes itched, but meals were served and the day ended.
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Camp Dodge
Drought relief work started as Hoover acts
President Hoover begun to form a government relief organization to aid drought stricken farmers along broad plains. He met with Secretary Hyde and farm board members and spoke by telephone with Leger in Idaho. Measures included loans for livestock and possible hay freight rate reductions. The War Department was asked to provide equipment to haul water for communities where water had dried up.
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Washington
Hoover
Broad Mies
Mississippi
Hyde
Leger
Idaho
Ral Farm Board
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Landlow
War Department
Hurley
Dennis
Three Towns Hear Air Circus Message
A party of over forty Washington men including the Atlantic drum and bugle corps toured Wayland Mt Pleasant Fairfield and Aid s to publicize the air circus set for Washington Tuesday. George Gingerich and S A Dickerson led the effort with enthusiastic receptions in each town and praise for the drum corps who donated their services.
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Washington
Atmetean [Hesion
Wayland
Mt. Please
Fairfield
Aids
Jack of Tin
Wayt Corps
Fats
Richard McCleey
George Gingerich
Air Teid
Cirews
A. Dickerson
Mr. Gingerich
Keota
Sigoursacy
Reward Governor Issues Statement on Tipton Killing
Des Moines Iowa August 8 Governor John Hammill issued a 500 reward for the capture of the three Tipton bandits and warned peace officers against further episodes. The Cedar county murder of a deputy sheriff acting without pay calls it an outrage to civilization. The outlaw bandit has no regard for citizen life. I appeal to every peace officer in the state.
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Tipton
Pamber
Cedar County
Davenport
H. G. Sproat
Thaty
C. H W. Elwong
Elwood
Birst
Wong
Des Moines
John Hammill
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Deeter
Miss Ball
Wes
Jorge Struble
Bandita
Tipita
Thay
Lowden
Fred Sweet
Aaron Talley
Mattar
Ned Nigheling North
Iowa
Sproat
Elmse
Towa
Cordell Hull Victor
Chang
Bridges
BE. M. Bridges
Appleby
George M. Smith
Lindbergh
Mlellan
Spencer
O. D
Drouth
AIR Circus
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