Brookhart Threats Prompt Guard at Iowa Fair
Colonel Smith W. Brookhart arrived at the Marion fair under guard after threats against his life were found in Marion. Deputies and detectives protected him as he spoke amid a large crowd, while two letters and an unsigned note prompted the investigation. He later said broad support across Iowa solidifies his senate campaign.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Marion
F. H W. Schmenke
Brookhart
Arthur Granger
W. J. Fleming
Crank
Brookaart
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Waterloo
United States Senate
Registration Dates Set for High and Junior High Schools
Supt J Hi Peet announces high school registration for August 25 26 and 27 at the high school office with school opening September 6 A junior high registration is scheduled for August 25 and 26 at the junior high office Teachers for the new year include Miss Lorena Cooper selected to teach second primary at Wallace school replacing Miss Helen Wood who will attend college. Buildings are being prepared for a smooth opening in Washington public schools.
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Supt
J. Hi. Peet
Peet
Lorena Cooper
Springvile
Town
Wallace School
Helen Wood
Cooper
Mr. Peet
Anamosa
Washington Public Schools
Canton Detective Promises to Prove Mazer Innocent
Floyd E F Streitenberger detective of Canton Ohio arrived in Buffalo for the police convention and pledged to exonerate Louis Mazer of Canton who is held in Cleveland for the murder of Don R Mellett. He claimed an alibi placing Mazer at Streitenberger's home when the crime occurred and noted a 27000 dollar reward with no clear leads in the case.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Floyd EF. Strettenberger
Canton
Ohio
Fraternal Order of Police
Louis Mazer
Cleveland
Don R. Mellett
Streitenberger
Mager
Mellett
Mazer
Streffenberger
Washington to host five part lecture course next winter
A five-number lecture series will be offered in Washington next winter under a contract with the Interstate bureau of Chicago. Dates, venues, and ticket sales plans will be announced in September, with high school students handling sales to benefit school funds. Tickets: adults 1.50, children 0.75, concerts at the high school auditorium.
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Washington
Interstate Bureau of Chicago
Viny
Ernest Powell
Gerhardt
Neapolitan Serenaders
Pantheon Singers
Iowa
Theigh School
Dutch Creek Fair Set With Political Speakers And Pageant
Folders issued describe the Dutch Creek fair in the western county on September 2 with speakers Col S W Brookhart and Alex Miller, music by Washington and Keota bands, athletic contests, cattle judging, and a Valley church supper. The event includes a beef and dairy cattle show, prizes, a pageant of frontier life, and free admission with ample shade and parking.
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Dutch Creek
United States
Col. S. W. Brookhart
Alex Miller
Colonel Brokhart
Dutch Creek Fair
Washington
Keota
St. Paul's
Valley
Toya
Colonel Brookhart
Miller
Keokuk
Rubio
West Chester
Veterans of 1855 to Name Officers
National encampment discussions focus on officer elections and the 1927 convention city as veterans gather for parade and ceremonies. Dignitaries from Colorado, Kansas, and Wisconsin were nominated for Commander in Chief, while Cuba's envoy attended the governor’s reception. The event highlighted pensions and hospital needs for veterans of the Spanish American War alongside World War II issues.
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Associated Pressey
Des Moines
United Spanish War Veterans
Military Order of the Serpent
Ric W. Means
Colorado
Harvey N. Hanna
Nashville
Frank Bb. Dodds
Lawrence
Kansas
Carl G. Juneau
Milwaukee
Carmi A. Thompson
Philippines
el Paseo
San Antonio
Detroit
Blavana
Cuba
Lowans
Witkers
Fort Des Moines
Camp Dade
H. R. Andrews
Manila
Winfield Scott
Mexican Governor Reported Alive in San Antonio
General Cesar Lopez de Vera governor of Tamalpas, reported executed in Mexico, was found alive at his San Antonio home today. The Associated Press notes the claim as unverified and the situation remains unclear.
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The
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Cesar Lopez de Vera
Tamalpas
Mexico
Giant redwoods threatened by fast spreading fire in California
In San Francisco on August 18 the giant redwoods of the Luaena National Forest face destruction as a fire near Badger spreads. Frank Cunningram forest supervisor appeals to San Joaquin Valley civic groups for immediate fire control action.
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San Francisco
Calif
Luega National Forest
San Joaquim Valley
Frank Cunningram
Badger
Corn Progress In Iowa Rains Aid Growth
The Associated Press reports favorable weather in Iowa last week boosted corn growth. General rains and moderate temperatures provided ideal growing conditions. Cass County was the only area in the state singled out as needing rain.
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Associated Press
Ave
Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Cass County
Paris to London airplane crash in Kent marshes
A Paris to London passenger plane crashed in Jouiney Marshes, Kent, late today. One passenger died and six were injured. Three others suffered minor injuries. The pilot and mechanic were seriously hurt.
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London
Paris
Airpine
Jouiney Marshes
Kent
Meehanic
Mayor Attends State League Meet in Carroll
Mayor Mawell participates in the annual Iowa league of municipalities convention in Carroll this week. City Council session Monday yielded the annual tax levy ordinance. City Clerk S. J. Kellogg, out sick for weeks, is improving and expected to resume duties soon.
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Mawell
Carroll
Iowa League of Municipalities
J. Kellogg
De Jen Captivates Washington Crowd At Chautauqua
The Chautauqua tent drew a large crowd despite rain as De Jen and company performed with Dr A W Clow Rev J Reade McCrory and young helpers. The program included illusions exposing spirit medium tactics and a successful audience participation finale. Lectures by Chandra Sent Gooner emphasized India's social changes education and religious harmony ahead of tomorrow's close.
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Washington
de Jen and Company
A. Wclow
J. Reade McCrory
India
Chandra
Gooneratne
America
Life In vestment: Dr Wishart at Bible Hour
Dr Wishart delivers a Bible Hour talk on Life In vestment emphasizing gifts to the Lord. He outlines two heads investing power and wealth noting muscle and soul strength require use and the United States holds half the world gold, urging dedication to God.
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Wishart
Bible Hour
Europe
America
United States
Washington Young People Planning to Attend College
Journal publishes a preliminary list of Washington students expected to enter college next year. Ninety names appear with many more likely to join. some may choose different schools. Read includes graduates from Iowa State Teachers College, Coe College, Oberlin Conservatory, Parsons, Drake, and Harvard among others with numerous individuals listed by institution and hometown.
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Washington
Frances Shimer
Mount Carrell
Edith Carris
Wuskineum College
New Concord
Ohio
Myrtle Boice
Tarkio College
Tarkio
Sevilla Boice
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Fern Duncan
Harold Johnson
Dale Shorts
Robert Weade
Monmouth College Monmouth
Olaf Bramer
Keith Molesworth
Ilelen Livingston
Mahle Livingston
Tom Wolfe
John Matthews
Carolyn McCleer
James van Nostrand
Howard Wolfe
George Washington University
Parsons College
Fairfield
Dave and
Grove Letts
Mabelle Fleming
Walter Fastwood
Harriet Phillips
Isabelle Wolfe
Florence Huber
Ralph Edwards
Corner
Mt. Vernon
Charles Miller
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Mary Kerr
Vaneita Tucker
Funeral Services of Mrs Stichter Held
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Stichter, former Washington resident, were held yesterday afternoon at two at the home of her son in law Charles J Fulton in Fairfield. Dr Gilbert Voorhies officiated and pallbearers included Ralph Lamson O C Fryer Dr Fred Clarke Robert Louden and Otto and Roy Stichter. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Washington with services at the grave conducted by Dr Voorhies and attended by many local friends. Pallbearers at the grave were Al McCall Charlie Ford Frank L Wilson Harry McCall Ernest Atchison and Carl Roberts.
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Henry. Stichter
Washing
Charles J. Fulton
Fairfield
Gilbert Vooraies
Fairfield Presbyterian Church
Ralph Lamson
Oo. F. Fryer
Fred Clarke
Robert Louden
Otto
Roy Stichter
Washington
Woodlawn
Voorhies
Heavy Showers Reported Across County Areas
The county saw scattered heavy showers with a cloudburst north of town and two inches of rain in two hours near the Haskins community. Hail was reported in that area but little damage. Between Washington and Crawfordsville rain was spotty with mud in spots, while southwest of town rainfall was lighter at 0.14 inch.
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Washington
Haskins
Crawfordsville
Valentino Shows Slight Improvement After Operations
From Polyclinic hospital in New York the Associated Press reports Rudolph Valentino has made a slight improvement in overall condition after a double operation for gastric ulcer and appendicitis on Sunday. The actor remains seriously ill as he recovers.
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Associated Press
New York
Rudolph Valentino
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