Hoover Plans White House drought conference with governors
President Hoover shifted from camp duties to organize federal relief for drought farmers. He summoned Secretary Hyde and James Stone to the Virginia camp, receiving tobacco crop reports from Kentucky and other states. Governors of 12 drought-stricken states are expected to attend the conference at the White House next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Idaho
White House
James C. Stone
Tod
Orange
Hoover
Laban C Fleak Dies at Brighton in August
Laban C Fleak died Friday at 2 30 PM in Brighton after two years of declining health from heart trouble and complications. He was 11 years old with ties to the Midland hotel in Brighton now owned by the Fleaks. Survived by his widow and four children Lucy White Roy Fleak Jr and another son, the family notes the long service of his family in local hotel and paper trade. Funeral services are planned for last April rod in eight h vice.
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Brighton
Leban Fleak
Laban Fis
Fleak
Midland
Fleaks
Lucy
Wdia White
Roy
Centerville
Ban, Jr
Hed- Hek
Rod
Brookhart Reappointed Referee in Bankruptcy for Southern Iowa
T L Brookhart has been reappointed as bankruptcy referee for the Washington area including six counties Johnson Keokuk Jefferson Henry Van Buren and Kingston under the federal court southern district of Iowa. The appointment is made by Federal Judges Martin J Wade and Charles A Dewey for another term similar to the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. Brookhart
Washington
Johnson
Helen Huntley to Fly Glider at Washington Air Circus
Davenport aviator Helen Huntley will join Tuesday’s Washington air circus as a prominent female flyer representing Rapid Air Lines of Omaha. The show, sanctioned by the National Aeronautical Association, aims to feature at least 35 planes, with more pilots expected and preparations underway at the flying field.
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Air Circus
Washington Field
Washington Flying Field
Gingerich
Helen Huntley
Davenport
Miss Huntley
Marengo
WHS
Aeronca
Omaha
Rapid Air Lines Corporation of
Aerones
S. Sherwood
Ft. Dodge
J Grinnell
Excome
National Aeronautical Asociation
State Highway Commission
Theft of auto reported in Columbus Junction area
At about four this morning Sheriff George Struble was alerted by Columbus Junction police to watch for a Hudson car stolen from 1& Street in that town. A report of four men near Bush corner acting suspiciously led to an investigation but no trace was found. the car fled west on the Wellman road after a tire repair. A separate message noted an escape of a prisoner from Fairfield en route to Fort Madison, with delayed notification this morning.
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George Struble
Columbus Junction
Bush Corner
Wellman Road
Ward
Sheriff’s Office
Fairfield
Story County
Fort Madison
Race War Feared at Marion After Lynching of Negroes
Marion Indiana faced rising racial tension after a mob stormed Grant County jail and hanged two Black men. State troops, about 100, were brought in from Camp Knox under Col. George E. Healey at the request of Sheriff Campbell and Mayor Edwards to prevent further mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Grant County
George E. Healey
Camp Knox
Iucky
Sher Jacob’ Campbell
Jack Edwards
Cities Service Co to Erect Station Near Madison Street
Glenn Hayes sold his West Madison Street and South Avenue D property to Cities Service Co, which plans a retail filling station on the lot across from the Peas & Ross garage. The $5,125 deal includes the house and barn, with move of buildings and site preparations to follow in September.
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Glenn Hayes
West
Madison Street
South Avenue D
Th Cities Service Oi Company
Peas & Ross Garage
Motor Inn
Cities Service Company
Wast Fostog
Milwauke
Tom Rerdo
Mr. Hayes
HB. Strang
Cedar Rapids
Oil Company
Pat Moriarty
West Monica Street
Helm Place
West End
Breitenbach & Dayton
Aged Man Beaten to Death and Robbed Brother Arrested
Marietta Oregon area report says Henry Conrath 70, a sheep rancher, was arrested after his brother John 77 was beaten to death last night during a home invasion. authorities say Conrath claimed masked intruders tied him and attacked John while fleeing with an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 in cash and bonds hidden at the house. Sheriff Way ordered further questioning as the isolated Cat Creek hills home near Lowell is described.
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Marietta
D. Augu
Henry Conrath
John
Conrath
Herley Way
Cat Creek Hills
Lowell
Con
Sowa Bandits Still at Large in Iowa Robbery Case
Three bandits who shot a village deputy during a drug store robbery fled Cedar County Iowa, overturned their car near Tipton, then hijacked Robert Moores vehicle to Cedar Rapids. Moore aided by a taxi to Galena after learning their driver’s plan, while officials investigate possible ties to a previous murder and a $500 reward posted by Governor Hammill.
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Vilage
R. G. Sproat
Cedar County
Tipton
Iowa
Robert Mooresnear
Moore
Cedar Rapids
Nin Moore
Moore W
Shiff
Walter Wittkoff
Kia Wittkoff
Dubuque
Willkote
John Hammill
Am Towa Igilante
East Dubuque
Galena TL
Robert Moore
Galena
Robinsons Circus Draws Big Washington Crowds
John Robinsons circus, oldest of its kind in America, toured Centervislp and Washington with two large crowds. Reporters noted no parade, solid patronage, and a meritorious performance. The show featured many animal acts, new clean equipment, and courteous staff. A wire walker act atop the big tent and trained elephants highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
America
Centervislp
Washington
Cove
Bloodhounds Used to Track Burglar After Fairfield Escape
Fairfield, Aug. 9. Bloodhounds were used to trail John Polley as the manhunt widened after Polley escaped while being transported from the state penitentiary. He knocked County Attorney Earl Smith of Ames to the ground during a gas stop and fled, vaulting a garden fence and vanishing from sight.
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Fairfield
John Polley
State Penitentiary
BU Mad
Polley
Earl Smith
Ames
Vacant Teaching Post Still Open in District
Supt J H Peet announced one Washington schools position for the coming year remains vacant with a domestic service instructor at junior high expected to be filled soon Miss Inez Frye Chariton elected as public school nurse succeeding Miss Leona Allen Frye a Broadlawns trained nurse and former Des Moines hospital nurse trainee Palma Mohrenhoff Iowa State Teachers College graduate has been hired to teach English at the junior high Several staffing changes followed the resignation of Miss Maude McCreedy longtime principal due to her mother’s ill health Carol Forgey moves to Heights principalship with Ma Bel Rice and Marie Landau filling primaries roles Landau returns to Iowa after three years in Wyoming »
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J. H. Peet
Washington
Inez Frye
Chariton
Leona Allen
Edith Countryman
Lowa
Palma Mohrenhoff
Towa
Maude McCreedy
H. McCreedy
Carol Forgey
Mabel Rice
Marie Landau
Mt Pleasant
Mostly fair and cooler next week weather outlook
Weather outlook for August 11 to 16 across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, northern and central Great Plains. Mostly fair and rather cool at week start with moderate rain in extreme south. mid to late week turns unsettled and somewhat warmer with possible showers.
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Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Great Plains
Des Moines Bank Robbery Suspect Identified
Albert Edward Costello a 24 year old prize fighter was identified by bank teller Percy Harrison as one of two bandits who robbed the First Federal State Bank of Des Moines Iowa on July 28 taking $3800. Costello claimed to be a sales man and previously fought Tuffy Griffith in Des Moines on February 17 under the name Jack Costello.
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Chicagos
Albert Edward Costello
First Federal State Bank
Des Moines
Iowa
Percy Harrison
Costello
Tuffy Griffith
Jack Costello
Heat Wave Ravages Midwest as Drought Bites Corn Crops
Heat and drought cripple Midwest agriculture with widespread losses. Chicago sees humidity and relief from lake breezes while other states report record temperatures and drought intensifies. Kansas corn crop could drop to under 79 million bushels, with daily losses of about 8 million bushels. Temperatures topped 100 degrees in many areas as storms and rains bring scattered relief.
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Chicago
Mount
27th Chautauqua Opens With Season Tickets Sold
Washington residents have bought season tickets for the 1920 Chautauqua at Cha utauqua Park. The eight day program begins next Wednesday with three plays lectures and many musical performances. Afternoon and evening sessions run daily except Sunday, closing the following Wednesday night. A Sunday evening service replaces the Bible lecture, featuring Dr. B. F. Marton.
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Washington
Autauqua Park
Toeason
B. F. Marton
Edwards
Davenport
Bomb Kills Bank VP in Fort Worth Bank Heist
A bandit bombed the Stockyards National Bank in Fort Worth injuring two and killing bank vice president F. P. Pelton and the robber. Police later recovered scattered checks while officers planned to reopen the bank. The blast occurred during a robbery tied to extortion threats against city official E. T Renfro.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Stockyards National Bank
Bank of Hicktl
F. P. Pelton
Lynn Marshall
W. Z. Thompson
Swift and Company
Cme
Marshall
Thompson
PI Pier
Faries
Hell Pelton
County 4H Club Girls Meet Today
County 4H clubs gather in City Hall for the annual Achievement Day. Demonstrations highlight progress by girls, with judging of health and homemaking projects and a salute to the county’s standout participant.
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Florence Forbes
Pstate
Shah Bette
Atte
Beate
Emaarats
Towa
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T. L. Brookhart
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Town
Illinois
Wisconsin
Robinson's Circus
Carbondale
Minnesota
North Dakota
Oho
Indiana
Hudson
Kansas Crow Topbra
Kansas
F.C. Paxton
Stan
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economies
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ANCE
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Beer Shout
Harney Finn
W. ©. Beasley
Maredy
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