Richmond Man Dies Suddenly at Home
Frank Chez Sr of Richmond died suddenly at eight this morning from heart failure while seated at home. Born October 4 1865 he lived in the area most of his life and worked as a rural mail carrier in Washington county and Kalona before retiring in 1931. He married twice and is survived by ten children, a sister, and three brothers. Funeral plans are pending with services likely at the Richmond Methodist church.
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Richmond
Chez, Sr
Sailors of the Heart
Chaz
Richmond Methodist Church
Chez
Washington
Kalona
Elizabeth Shebeck
Bertha MeCombs
Washington County
Mary Potsander
Mable Stagner
Esther Nicholson
Bertha Malichky
Frank Chez Jr
Ruth Schachner
Anaheim
California
Willis Rogers
Vaughn Schachner
Verton Chez
Los Angeles
Joe Chez
Yakima
Anna Musil
Audubon
New Jersey
Anthony
Louisberg
Ohio
Joe
Salt Lake City
Utah
John
Iowa Column Reports Mississippi River At Record Low
Guttenberg reports the Mississippi River at the lowest stage in history with three towboats and two barges grounded on submerged bars where deep water once flowed. Local observers note the historic low affects navigation and river commerce.
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Guttenberg
la Bay
Frank Pickerill Death Hoax Claimed After Foreclosure
Police say reports of Frank Pickerill near Marion dying by suicide were exaggerated. Pickerill had left his hat and coat on a railroad bridge and phoned to report his own jump into the water. He staged the hoax after losing property to foreclosure over a perceived unfair deal.
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Frank Pickerill
Marion
Pickerill
Hobo Day Parade Celebrates Old Hoax in Britt Iowa
Commemoration marks 34 years since Britt Iowa started an international hobo convention rumor. The town’s papers spurred nationwide coverage, and a mile long parade revealed eighty six real hoboes receiving food near the railroad yards.
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Britt
Crop Control Float Wins First At Boone County Show
At the Boone County achievement show Colfax township won first prize with a float depicting the advantages of planned production and crop control.
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Boone County
Colfax Township
Clinton Woman's Club Opens Outdoor Theatre In Clinton
Under sponsorship of the Clinton Woman's Club preparations begin for an outdoor theatre in Clinton. Rehearsals have started for Hansel and Gretel, the first production, set to debut within two weeks.
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Clinton Woman's Club
Clinton
Hansel and Gretel
Board Seizes More Liquor In Iowa Raid
Agents of the Iowa liquor commission conducted a fourth raid in two days seizing $6,000 worth of liquor from the Harm mond liquor company storehouse. Officials say raids target violations of licenses by direct sales to customers.
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Iowa Liquor Commission
Harmmond Liquor Company
Clinton Man Repels Attempted Car Hold-Up
Clinton insurance salesman S H Scott refused to be held up Tuesday evening as two armed men approached his car. He chased them after they fled but one was captured by a police officer while the other escaped down an alley.
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S. H. Scott
Clinton
Scott
Grinnell District Socialist Picks Dougherty for State Senate
The Socialist Party of Iowa held a district convention in Grinnell and unanimously selected L. R. Dougherty of Guernsey as candidate for state senator.
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Socialist Party of Iowa
Grinnell
L. RR. Dougherty
Guernsey
Boy’s Westward Trip Starts With Wanderlust
A 13 year old from Davenport borrowed 42 dollars from his parents to travel to Los Angeles by bus. Police were alerted by his parents, and he was found in Des Moines and returned home. The trip ended with the boy returning home but described as a nice little excursion.
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Davenport
Los Angeles
Harry
England
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Police Ready for Any Ban Dit Threats
Local police in Cedar Rapids remain vigilant against potential threats as officers gear up to handle any ban dits or disruptive incidents reported in the area. Officers advise calm reporting and continued public cooperation.
Zecks Escape Injury In Washington Riverside Crash
Mr and Mrs James Zeck of Washington escaped serious injuries when their car overturned on the Washington Riverside road after negotiating a short corner while traveling slowly. They were extricated by Tom Palmer and Homer Birney with Mrs Zeck's hand extended.
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James Zeck
Washington
Washington-Riverside
Tom Palmer
Homer Birney
Zeck
Dictators Learn the Tricks at Mussolini’s Academy
A satirical note mocks leaders from Austria to Manchukuo and Italy. It suggests Austrian chancellor visits Mussolini and calls him a master of ruling, while tongue in cheek claims Rex Tugwell would need to pass exams at Mussolini’s academy before challenging dictators in America.
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Hsinking
Manchukuo
Austria
Mussolini
Benito
America
Rex Tugwell
City police outfitted with armored squad car and weapons
Cedar Rapids police receive bullet deflector windshield port and armored armament. The squad car includes a machine gun port and sub machine guns capable of 600 rounds per minute.
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Cedar Rapids
Accomplishments and Plans of the Chamber Reported to Members
The Washington Chamber of Commerce mails a report detailing its work and planned falls openings. Highlights include a safety lane for autos, Kittenball League, Rooster Day, Farm Bureau support during the China bug emergency, a $20 donation for the D A R log cabin, city entrance signs, a spring opening, and 4 H Club fair cooperation. It notes co operation on park lighting and a bus fall campaign with fall opening, Christmas decorations, and the rejection of costly advertising schemes.
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Farm Bureau
D. A. R. Log Cabin
Iowa
Voting Machine Exhibit At Courthouse Demo
Visitors toured a voting machine model in the basement as county officials consider buying for use. Proponents claim the device cuts election costs and speeds results with automatic counting from precincts, avoiding late night manual tally.
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Court House
Board of Supervisors
Gillaspey Drug Store Burglary at Olds Reported
OLDS August 28 3 The C St Gillaspey drug store here was entered by burglars last night they took cigarettes tobacco and cigars They gained an entrance through a screen window Sheriff J F Hannah of Mt Pleasant was called to investigate the burglary this morning.
Mediation Sought Amid Nationwide Strike Threats
Union leaders paused as Roosevelt's new deal loomed, hoping to avert walkouts. Textile workers in Washington planned a Sept 1 strike affecting about 600,000 employees, while Chicago transportation unions in Detroit weighed a sympathy action, delaying a decision to await federal mediation.
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United Press
Roosevelt
Washington
National Textile Workers
Chicago
Detroit
Cool Iowa Weather Keeps Temperature Falling
Des Moines reports autumn-like conditions as Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed forecasts a low of 56 degrees tonight and a high in the 80s today, with possible crop damage from the cool spell. Skies were mostly cloudy with rain in the northeast and a 54 degree low in the northeast morning.
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Des Moines
Lowe
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Ford Tri Motor Plane to Visit Washington August 31
G E Mace announces a large Tri Motor Ford Plane will arrive in Washington on Friday August 31. The craft, 76 feet wide and 15 feet long, weighs 10 000 pounds and will operate day and night from the Wagner farm southeast of Washington with Capt R C Downing piloting. Stunt flyer Duke Trowbridge will perform a free exhibition in the afternoon, as eight locals join a guest flight from Marengo.
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G. E. Mace
Ford
Washington
Wagner Farm
R. C. Downing
Duke Trowbridge
Trowbridge
New Deal praised by Farley in Des Moines rally
James A. Farley, Democratic National Committee chairman, addressed thousands in Des Moines praising the New Deal and Iowa gains. He urged re-election of six Democratic congressmen and criticized opposition tactics while touting agriculture aid and corn-hog benefits. Col Theodore Roosevelt urged a six-point program at Crescent Park to restore prosperity, emphasizing budget balance, self-funded taxes, confidence, industry, social insurance, and civil liberty protections.
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James Farley
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Des Moines
U.P
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Iowa
Clyde J. Herring
Louis Murphy
Ed Kivcher
B. M. Jacobsen
A. C. Willford
Fred Biermann
Otha D Wearin
Guy M. Gillette
Democratic Party
Providence
Road
NRA Aetuans
Theodore M Roosevelt
Philippine Islands
Crescent Park
Extortion Plot Against Fox Movie Executive Revealed
Federal officials in Brooklyn disclosed a $50,000 extortion plan against motion picture executive William Vox. A suspect was arrested. the department did not release the detainee’s name. The demand cited kidnapping threats to his children as the motive.
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New York
William Vox
Brooklyn
Justice Department
Fox
Butler and Howard Counties Freed From Suspension
DES MOINES Aug 23. Butler and Howard counties were added to the list freed from suspension of corn hog benefit payments. The move brings the state total released to 78, with 21 counties still to be inspected including Humboldt, Plover, Payette, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, Benton, Jones, Tama, Dubuque, Winnebago, Hancock, Sac, Greene, Dallas, Carroll, Buena Vista, Webster, Floyd, Johnson, and Calhoun.
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Des Moines
U.P
Butler
Howard
Humboldt
Flahaska
Payette
Cerro Gordo
Iowa
Benton, Jones
Tama
Dubuque
Winnebago
Hancock
Sac
Greene
Dallas
Carrol
Benna Vista
Webster
Floyd, Johnson and Calhoun
Iowa Hog Market Tops Seven Dollars for First Time Since 1931
Des Moines reports a top price of 7.05 per 100 pounds for choice hogs weighing 200 to 360 pounds, the first seven dollar market in Iowa since July 1931. Prices rose 20 to 30 cents at Iowa yards on 7,900 head, versus 21,600 a year ago. Chicago market logs 7.40 top, highest since August 1931, up 15 cents from yesterday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Junior College to Begin Eighth Year
Washington Junior College enters its eighth year this fall with enrollment expected to top seventy students. About four hundred students have attended since opening, showing strong community support. Administration reports a sound financial basis and tuition covering instructional costs.
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Washington Junior College
Tragic Car Crash Kills Passenger in Steubenville
A man named Red Jordan, 30, was killed in Steubenville when a tire blew out causing him to be thrown from the rumble seat of an automobile. The incident occurred late yesterday and investigators are reviewing safety details of the vehicle.
Debates Over Government Ownership of Railroads
Washington reports indicate US railways will likely stay independent for a time despite pressure from officials. Railway Coordinator Mastman favors eventual nationalization but says current finances make it unlikely now. A broad plan to unify rail, tracks, and buses under centralized control is discussed but not immediate.
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Washington, D. C
American Railways
United Press
Joseph Mastman
Congress
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