Britain Forms National Government as Labor Resigns
London reports the labor government led by J Ramsay MacDonald has fallen and a National government of labor conservative and liberal elements is formed to tackle a crippling budget deficit and restore British credit. The move follows Buckingham Palace talks with King George and opposition members.
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London
U.P
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
MacDonald
Britain
J. Ramsey MacDonald
King George
Buckingham Pala
House of Commons
Dutch Creek Fair Announces Premium List For August
The Dutch Creek fair at Valley church and Singmaster place opens Thursday August 27 with premium prizes announced tonight. Senator Oméith W. Brookhart will speak in the afternoon and Washington band will provide music. Big chicken dinners, evening play, and a large crowd are planned with numerous cash and merchandise awards across farm produce canned goods displays fancy needlework and quilts plus food donations for supper.
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Dutch Creek Fair
Oméith W. Brookhart
Washington Band
Valley Church
Singmaster
Baker Addresses Wellman Crowd
Norman Baker of Muscatine spoke before a large crowd in Wellman city park. The advertised debate with editor Coffey did not occur as Coffey was absent. Baker opposed the T B test the AMA public utilities and the Federal farm board and said KTNT would return to the air sometime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Norman Baker
Muscatine
Baker floats Iowa governor bid after farmer rally
Norman Baker, known for running a cancer institute and KTNT radio, hinted at a possible Iowa governor bid. Speaking at a Wellman mass meeting, he said he would consider candidacy if convinced farmers wanted him.
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Muscatine
Iowa
U.P
Norman Baker
Cancer Institute
Baker
KTNT
Federal Radio Commission
American Medical Association
Wellman
Load of Melons Triggers Pileup On Rural Road
A truckload of watermelons parked on a hill west of Columbus Junction caused a multi-vehicle crash Saturday night near Batavia. J. D. Hupp, 57, suffered a broken right arm and head injuries and is hospitalized. several others were injured as cars collided while attempting to avoid the melon laden truck and a subsequent car crash. The incident ended with clockwork delays, a driver carrying alcohol, and police intervention.
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Columbus Junction
J. D. Hupp
Batavia
Hupp
Mr. Hupp
Muscatine
Patterson
Elvin Ryan
Ainsworth
Ryan
Contempt Fines In Cedar County Tuberculosis Protest
Arthur Fogg was fined 50 dollars and jailed one day for contempt in Cedar county court over protests against the state compulsory bovine tuberculosis test law. William R. Hogan and William C. Butterbrodt faced similar actions amid ongoing resistance and attempted warrant service. Governor Turner said enforcement is now a court matter as Norman G. Baker urged testing under a milk test plan.
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Tipton
Iowa
Arthur Fogg
Cedar County
Pogy
Maxson
F. Q. Ellison
Foge
William R. Hogan
William C. Butterbrodt
Butterbrodt
J. C. France
Baker
Turner
Des Moines
U.P
Dan W. Turner
Norman G. Baker
Muscatine
Lindbergh Welcome Sways Nemuro Fliers In Warm Spring Greeting
Nemuro Japan residents cheered Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife as they arrived aboard the Lok heed monoplane at the Nemuro wharf. Thousands crowded Hana Saki primary school to shout Banzai and sing the American anthem, signaling a hopeful reception for the returning aviators en route to Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemuro
Japan
Ruge 24
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Nihiei Inn
Hokkaido Island
Pacific
Hana- Saki
Lindberghs
Kasumitaura Naval
Tokio
Col. Lindbergh
Honshu
Orchestra and Band Rehearsals Start This Week
The Washington schools announce first rehearsals for orchestra and band this week. Orchestra meets Tuesday August 25 at 2 00 pm and band Wednesday August 26 at 2 00 pm in the high school gym. Director Milburn McKay invites all senior and junior high students to report for tryouts and potential placement across groups A B and C with future grading and movements as needed.
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Orchestra A
Band A
Washington
Milburn McKay
McKay Ig
Dr G M Jones Killed in Auto Accident
In Brighton a report states Dr G M Jones died in an automobile accident in Long Beach California on Saturday. Funeral services will be at Green Mound church near Trenton Thursday at ten. The remains will arrive at Mt Pleasant Wednesday with a nephew Wilmer Jones. Jones lived in Wayland from 1899 to 1915 before moving to California. His wife, sister of Guy Gardner, died about nine years ago.
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Brighton
EB. H. Faris
G. M. Jones
Long Beach
Calif
Green Mound Church
Trenton
Mt. Pleasant
Wilmer Jones
Wayland
California
Guy Gardner
Washington
Funeral Tuesday for Mrs. White in Sigourney area
Funeral services for Mrs. Kintng L. White will be held Tuesday morning at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev A. A. in charge. Burial at Elio Grove cemetery. Mrs. White died at 300 West Monroe Sunday at 7 15 after about two weeks of illness. She was born August 17 1851 in Hamilton County Ohio, daughter of George Pierson and Jane McLaughlin Pierson. She and Milton White married July 31 1868 in Mason County, later moving to farms near Sigourney and in 1899 to a Washington County farm, then to Washington in 1801. Mr. White was a rural mail carrier for fourteen and a half years. he died May 28 1927. Surviving children include Clara Russell of Washington Olive Kiesling of Brooklyn New York and Ethel Hofmeister of Chicago. Four brothers and several sisters also survive. relatives note her willingness to endure suffering.
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Kintng
L. White
L. A
Hamilton County
Ohio
George Pierson
Jane McLaughlin Pierson
Mason County
Milton White
Sigourney
Washington County
Here
Washington
White
Leslie
Omer
Haying
Clara
Do. C.) Russell
Olive
Willis Martin
Manito, IL
Ida Klas
Gary
Ind
Winnie Scott
Mary Smith
Hoopston
Cuban Revolution Seems Near End
In Havana on August 24 the loyalty of the Cuban army and broad public refusal to join the revolt appeared to end the uprising. Most rebel leaders were imprisoned two weeks after the revolt began. Only Miguel Mariano Gomez, former Havana mayor and fugitive, and Mendez Senate remained at large as significant insurgents.
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Havana
Gerardo Machado
Miguel Mariano Gomez
Mendez Senate
Funeral services held for Mrs Juliet Myers
Funeral services for Mrs Juliet Myers were conducted at 2 30 yesterday afternoon from L A Jones funeral home with Dr A W Henke in charge. Burial followed at Elme Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included N Benson T Reeves CC O Dayton Charles Bear Chris Dittmer and Roy Maple.
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Juliet Myers
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
A. W. Henke
Elme Grove Cemetery
N. 2. Benson
T. 2
Reeves
O. Dayton
Charles Bear
Chris Dittmer
Roy Maple
Roches Says About Hoover and the Depression
From Beverly Hills California on August 24 a writer notes President Hoover’s new book project. He lists six or ten bank presidents and corporate heads who managed affairs well, claiming their stockholders now face need amid hardship and criticizes the effort as excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Millions in China Now Destitute after Yangtze Floods
Hankow China August flood disaster leaves millions destitute as famine and disease race the floods. Officials estimate up to two million deaths by Christmas while Standard Oil data mark vast areas under yellow waters. Relief plans aim to inoculate 100000 against cholera amid scarce hospital support.
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Hankow
China
Yangtze
Wuchang
Hahyang
River Dragon
Standard Oil Company
Hupeh
Hunan
Bailey-Sweet Killer Hunted by Officials
Peoria reports the pursuit of Handsome Jack Klutas, sought for the Washington Iowa sheriff and night marshal killings, plus multiple Illinois Indiana crimes. Earl Ogden aids the search after a 1930 arrest and pardon linked to Klutas case, with Klutas linked to bank robberies and a 1900 Peoria messenger robbery.
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Bailey-Sweet
Peoria
Til
Jack" Klutas
Sterling
Irl
Washington, la
Aia
Klutas
Karl Ogden
Leavenworth —Penitentiary
Washington
Iowa
Peoria. T
Fred Sweet
Aaron Bailey
Washington, Ta
Jack’ Klutas
Sterling, UL
LeavenWorth Penitentiary
Ogden
Flowa
Parmer
Hoover
Ilinois
Indiana
Wellman Visitor Suffers Arm Injury From Box Collision
Velma Phend 15 of Iowa City sustained a deep laceration above the elbow after her arm struck a mailbox while riding on the running board of a car in Wellman. Ten stitches were required and she was taken to her aunt Mrs. Al Miller’s home where she was visiting. the driver was Frederick Duncan of Los Angeles and she rode with cousins Cole and Ward Miller.
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Wellman
Velma Phend
al Miller
Iowa City
Cole
Ward Miller
Frederick Duncan
Los Angeles
Local Woman Receives Honorable Mention in Iowa Farm Woman Award
P. F. Whisler of Washington earned honorable mention as one of Iowa's most outstanding farm women in the statewide rural community service award contest, conducted with the Iowa State Fair opening in Des Moines.
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Ers. P
Madison crowds press into the white
Crowds gathered in Madison on a hot August day as crowds pushed toward a white covered area. Officials reported strong public turnout and noted safety measures were in place at the event.
Final tribute paid to Mrs Belle Case La Follette at library
Marble halls of the State Historical Library housed mourners yesterday afternoon as friends and colleagues gathered to honor Mrs Belle Case La Follette widow of the late senator Robert M La Follette known as Fighting Bob.
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The
State Historical Library
Belle Case la Follette
Bob” la Follette
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J. H. Thomas
Dominions
David Lloyd George
Baldwin
Aoa
Dutch Creek
Senator Brookhart
Wanerus
Clark's Cash and Carry
Frank Hopkins Furniture and Undertaking
Ansco
Weldon Drug Co
Brighton Enterprise
Croke
Luzzard Produce Co
Rudsphe
Lechner
H. A. Luithly
E. W. Kessel
Diamond
H. W. Luers & Co
West Chester
Ariehton Enterprise Pack
Hinson’ Jewelry
Dunbar
Standard Filling Station
EF. F. Swank
W R. Robison
J. H. Drier
Richardson’s Garage
Richardson's
J. J. Fleig
W. G. Israel Drugs
Wanerus Beauty Shop
Savings Bank of Brighton
W. A Israel Drugs
Lee's Eye Maker
Rubio Savings Bank
Haguer’s & Beauchamps
B. A. Horner
Hoover and Porter
West Chester Savings Bank
Dr. Horner
F. EB. Gertz
F. E. Gertz
Quality Gift Shop
Town Cafe
D. T. Gowey
Rubio
J. A. Mayer
Wellston
James Wellington
Amarillo
Texas
News-Globe
Ormsley Augustus Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Hero of
Waterloo
May
Cedar CO
T. B
Lindy
George Boileau
John
Gordon Moore
Boileau
Philadelphia
Wapello
Infanta
Beatrice of Spain
Don Alvaro
Bourbon-Orleans
Ulster
Ireland
Infante
Don Juan
Cupid
McKay
Mrs. White
Death Oval
Nless
Beveirly Hills
Cal
Chungking
Commercial Merchants National Bank
Farmer Wilson
Dietrich
W. O. Urban
University of Illinois
Mrs. la Pollette
Madison, Wis
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