Greece Appoints Condylis After Bloodless Coup
General Condylis has seized control of Greece after overthrowing Theodoros Pangalos. Admiral Coundouriotis is named lawful president and promises elections within eight months. Ministers, leaders, and officers arrested under Pangalos are freed. a commission will try those responsible for the regime. Military and telegraph offices are peacefully controlled.
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Treecy
Athens
Atir
Greece
Theodorus Panpalos
Condylis
Pangalos
Admiron Coundouriotis
Pangaing
Spetz
Pew
Burglars Active in City Saturday Night
Burglars entered the Blaine Holmes Battery station and the Harry Whittaker feed yard Saturday night. They pried at safes, opened one but found little value, and stole a hammer and chisel. Harold Reynalds traveled from Fairfield to visit his mother Mrs. Herman Wallace.
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Blaine Holmes
Harry Whittaker
Holmes
Whittaker
Harold Reynalds
Fairfield
Herman Wallace
Wellman Business Men Seek Better Railroad Service
Wellman businessmen traveled to Iowa City and Weatherby to press Rock Island officials for improved service. They asked for a daily through train and discussed motor car service on the Montezuma branch, but the committee declined to adopt the line, warning branch lines must pay or be replaced by modern methods.
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Wellman
Ave
Tom O'Flaherty
Eo N. Poster
Eardley Bell, Jr
Iowa City
Weathherty
The
Rock Inland Railroad Company
Montezuma
Henry Ford
Charles W Eliot of Harvard Dead
Charles Wm Eliot, longtime Harvard University president and public figure, died at age 92 in Maine. Revered as the university’s “grand old man” and “America’s first citizen,” he led Harvard for four decades before retiring at 75, with his outspoken views drawing notable attention.
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Harbor
Maine
Charles Wm. Filiot
Harvard
America
Ermitus
Harvard University
Rainfall totals and weather notes in local report
An early morning shower dropped .98 of an inch according to the official observer. The rain is part of a lengthy series with no drought evident in the community. Simon Dewey, recently at Camp Monocqua in northern Wisconsin for several weeks, returned home Saturday evening.
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Imon Dewey
Camp Monocqua
Nothern
Wisconsin
Prize money contributed to county livestock show prize fund
Two hundred dollars in cash was donated by seventy Washington business men to fund prizes for the county livestock club show tomorrow. Calves and pigs raised by Washington county boys will be exhibited at the Piper garage, with judging starting at 1:45 P M.
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Washington
County Livestock Club
Washington County
Piper Garage
Iowa Avenue
East Third Street
Corbin and Barrett Store Undergoing Interior Improvements
The Corbin and Barrett shoe store on the east side of the square is undergoing extensive interior improvements. The entire store is being reorganized with new fixtures in the latest modern pattern to boost attractiveness and efficiency. work should finish in a week or two.
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Corbin & Barrett Shoe
Locals Win Long Game In Thirteen Innings
Washington defeats Muscatine Muskies 4 to 3 in a thirteen inning pitchers duel. Stebbins pitched for the locals with strong support from the defense as the team builds a solid season, with several extra inning games.
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Washington
Muscatine Muskies
Stebbins
Firemen Respond to Lightning Strike at Ted Brown Home
Fire department rushed to the Ted Brown residence on South Town Avenue after a heavy shower struck the building at around four in the morning. Smoke filled rooms and evidence of fire were found, but no fire was visible.
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Ted Brown
South Town Avenue
T. R. Phillips Visits Pella on Business Trip
T. R. Phillips traveled to Pella Iowa this morning on a brief business visit.
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T. R. Phillips
Pella
Towa
Postponement of Receivers Sale of Milwaukee Road
Nathan L. Miller filed a brief in federal court urging postponement of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railroad receivers sale until Congress can act on legislation that might aid the road. The bondholders group seeks to block foreclosure and keep the property from sale.
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Gale
Chicago
Nathan L. Miller
Miller
New York
Troopers Return From Camp Dodge
Troop D of the 118th Iowa Cavalry arrived home Sunday evening by special train from Camp Dodge where two weeks of encampment for the Iowa National Guard ended. Captain Phil Crail praised the camp as the best yet for the town’s unit with 54 men and three officers, highlighting new recruits and practical instruction.
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118Th
Towa Cavalry
Camp Dodge
Iowa National Guard
Phil Crail
Washington
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Burlington
Crail
National Guard
Tim Farrier
Sergent Farrier
Akeny
Ankeny
War Department
Associated Press
Iowa
Des.moines
67Th
Lloyd D. Ross
Hammill
Ross
Hammond
County Board Proposes $19,000 Cut in Tax Levy for Next Year
County supervisors announce an estimated overall tax levy drop of about $18,949 from last year with hearings set for Monday Sept 13 at the courthouse. Several funds show decreases including general county $5,000 and poor fund $5,000 while others adjust small amounts.
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County Board of Supervisors
General County Fund
Graham Sees New Management At Local Theater
Winfield Smouse reports Graham theater will welcome new managers this week to oversee renovations and operations. A Redding and Harry R. Frankle hold the current lease with Ralph Pratt, longtime Fox theater lessee, having used the space for road shows and special pictures. Planned changes aim to modernize the lobby, box office, seating, and decor to convert the building into a first class motion picture venue.
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Winfield Smouse
Graham Theater
Graham
Washington
A. Redding
Harvey
Iowa
Harry R. Frankle
Des Moines
Ralph Pratt
Fox Theater
Tn House
Pratt
Smouse
Iaham
Coats Grandsons Excel In Music As Tours Begin
Reverend S K Coats praises two grandsons for musical achievements Roy Coats of Macomb directs three bands in Memphis and has sung a string of sold records while Donald Strain of Seattle tours China and Japan with a Seattle band. Minnie Hoover Sprague and family visit Crawfordsville after weekend stays with Albia and local hosts.
Militia Bureau Chief Sends Splendid Report
The chief of the militia bureau forwards a commendable report described as splendid. The message emphasizes strong leadership and coordination and praises the bureau’s progress and dedication.
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Militia Bureau
High School Registration This Week
Supt J H Peet announces that boys and girls planning to attend the high school may register Wednesday Thursday or Friday at the school office. Freshmen to seniors may enroll on any of the three days. Registrations will be taken at the Junior High on Wednesday and Thursday. Thelma York began a visit with Mr Madison at the home of Mr and Mrs W M Young and will take a week's vacation from Klein Clothing work.
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Supt
J. H. Peet
Etty Schools
Rehool
Huraday
Thelma York
Mr. Madison
W. M. Young
Klein Klothing
Mrs Dale Holland Heads to Chicago and St Louis
Mrs Dale Holland left yesterday morning for Chicago to meet Mr Tolland who has been on a week long business trip at Yellowstone park. They will then travel to their home in St Louis.
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Dale Holland
Chicago
Sheill
Mr. Tolland
Yellowstone Park
St Louis
Tax Apportionment Bodies Try To Hold Next Year’s Taxes
Several tax apportioning bodies strive to keep taxes within bounds for next year. The county proposes a $19,000 budget cut while the Washington school district estimates the same levy as this year, with $95,000 to be raised for school expenses. The city council projects a $2,000 increase despite large city funds fed by a closed bank.
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Washington
Valentino Dies in New York Today
Rudolph Valentino the film star died at 12:10 p m eastern daylight time at Poly Clinic hospital New York after eight days in hospital He had a relapse from pleurisy affecting the right lung following double operations for acute appendicitis and gastric ulcers Per Ullman Valentino did not realize he was dying until shortly before his death crowds gathered outside the hospital prompting police to disperse them
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Valentino
Mr. Ullman
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Coundouriots
Wsnally
Charles W. Eliot
NEA
R. Carl Decelze
San Diego
Inglewood
Calif
Oelze
Atchison
Graham Department Store
F. B. Carter
George L. McDaniel
Nicola & Harmon
Homer Stephen
H. Orr
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Wells. Crail Sales Company
H. and A. Raking Company
Mangold
W. F. Jacobs & Son
J. W. Schenefelt
Washington National Bank
G. N. Barclay
Preston L. Etter
McCall Brothers
W. B. Crooks
Wilson & Wilson
Win Smouse
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Brookhart Brothers
Peter Wittri
Oral R. Mayo
Reister Creamery
C. S. Lemmon
W. L. Alcorn
M. M. Thompson
J. A. Cunningham's Sons
Corbin & Barrett
W. J. Mass
Brenteco
C. W. Davis
Warren's Seed
White Wavy
Fire Department
Ask
Milwaukee Road
Soldiers’ Relief
Graham Lessees
Motion Picture
Vrs. & DD
Davys
Juntor
Associated Presas
Rudolph Valentino
Shiek
Polyclinie Hospital
Mildred Hogan
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