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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

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British Reinforcements Strain Palestine Amid Arab-Jewish Tensions

British troops and Marines move to protect Haifa Acre and Jerusalem as Arab uprisings spread. American students in Haifa and evacuees flee danger while consular officials urge transport to safety. Emir Abulilah negotiates terms with British to deter a trans-Jordan invasion.

Palestine Acre Haifa Estinia Israeli Hospital Tei Jerusal Harry L. Troy Beirut Seria Jerusalem Jatin Abuilah

Man Fined for Stealing Milk in West Virginia

MOUNDSVILLE West Virginia Clark Connors farmer of Scott Ridge was fined 25 dollars plus court costs after being convicted of stealing three and a half gallons of milk from neighbor Walter Clark. Squire W C Clayton ruled Connors act petty larceny.

Moundsville W. Va Nicarns Clark Connors Scott Ridge Walter Clark Squire W. C. Clayton Connors

Hague Delegates Advance To Technical Formalities

Delegates at The Hague prepare to finish technicalities after a broad accord on financial and political issues. The Rhineland protocol sets timelines for transfer of zones and troop withdrawals by coordinated dates, with ratification and phased evacuations across Britain France Belgium and Germany through mid 1930.

Hague Rhineland Yesterdy Rhine Valley

Skeleton Found in Desert Trunk Near Victorville

Deputies in San Bernardino report a trunk found in shifting desert sand about 20 miles from Victorville containing a skeleton. They suspect it may be a victim of Gordon Stewart Northcatt, the death row inmate who confessed to killing four boys on his farm to hide abuse.

San Bernardino Cal Victorville Gordon Stewart Northeatt Northcatt

Five Charged With Manslaughter In Okoboji Crash

A special grand jury in Spirit Lake Iowa returns indictments charging five individuals in the Miss Thriller and Zipper crash case. Harold Yarnes pilot of the Zipper and owners Long and Jap Alexander named among the defendants along with two Miss Thriller crew members. The indictments stem from the Save Okoboji crash that killed several people.

Spirit Lake Asult Harold Yarnes John Milo Long Jap Alexande

Adjourning Conference on Farm Marketing in Chicago

Representatives of cooperative marketing associations wrapped three days of talks in Chicago about forming a 20 million dollar national grain corporation. The group eyed federal farm board support and awaited the central holdings corporation setup. A 16 member committee paused to outline the corporation and a three person sub committe will draft articles and by laws for review by George Farrand of the federal board. No Labor Day mail will be delivered though the post office will be open 8 to 10 am for sales of posts and parcels.

Chicago Mey Federal Farm Board Central Holdings Corporation National Farmers Grain Corporation George Farrand Federal Board Ostmaster Harry McCall

Drowned While Asleep in Allen Near Canal

Leonard Levermann age 32 drowned while walking in his sleep near a canal in Allen. His body was recovered two hours later by two interpreters.

Allen, Tex Eonard Levermann

Bank Robbery in Estherville by Five Bandits

Five armed bandits robbed the Emmet County state bank in Estherville Iowa shortly before noon today taking about 2000 in cash. Four entered the lobby while one waited in a car with a machine gun mounted. Bank employees and customers were ordered to the floor. cashier W C Currell and former sheriff N K Whelan were among those assaulted.

Stherville, I Emmet Con State Bank Toon MOM W. C. Currell N. K Whelan Brooklyn Lowa Aus Powell Kick County Savings Bank

Local Tennis Tourney Progress and Finals Schedule

Final rounds set for tomorrow morning at ten with afternoon championships at three. Yesterday results include Marion Sandy defeating Wayne Knight and Grant Pletche beating John Owen. Doubles feature Fletcher Anwyl vs Turner Little and Owen Owen. Wells Seems vs West Sandy at nine. Girls' bracket lists Nelli Wylie Mae Mangold Mary Hrile Doris Fields in a round robin.

Roy Seems Walter Wells Marion Sandy Wayne Knight Grant Pletche John Owen Henry Little Bil McConnaughy Dat Lisle Anwyl Se Fletcher Anwyl Turner Little A.m Owen Wells Seems West Sandy Nelli Wylie Mae Mangold Mary Hrile Doris Fields

Raid at Des Moines Hotel Seizes Alcohol

Federal and state prohibition officers arrest seven men at the Hotel Wellington in Des Moines Iowa. Officials seize seven teen bottles partly filled with ale and ed alcohol during the raid. Four of those arrested were hotel employees.

Des Moines Hotel Wellington

Des Moines Judge Rules for Nervous Husband in Divorce

Des Moines Aug 30 Judge He Zeweh hears N F Melrose Des Moines waiter claim his wife made him nervous causing him to drop dishes and lose his job. Melrose testifies since leaving wife he can hold a new job and has not dropped dishes. He wins the divorce.

Des Moines He Zeweh N. FE Melrose

Condition of Lady Mary Heath Remains Serious

Lady Mary Heath, Irish aviatrix, remained in serious condition today after a crash at the national air race six days ago. She regained consciousness today for the first time since the accident, fighting tenaciously for life amid a series of crashes at the municipal airport.

Clevand Moines

Three Large Barns Burn in Iowa Farm Fire

A blaze at the Joli Fest farm near Ryan Iowa destroyed three large barns with 50 tons of hay and 1000 bushels of oats. Two machine sheds and a corn crib were damaged as fire spread from spontaneous combustion this morning.

Ryan Iowa

Building in Algiers Collapses Killing and Hurting 60

A four story building in Algiers collapsed today, housing 22 Tale jan families, killing and injuring 60 occupants including 18 children. Rescue teams searched the rubble as authorities opened inquiries into the disaster.

Algiers

H. S. Messiclan Music Groups Schedule Saturday Meeting

The high school music groups will meet Saturday for the first time this year. The orchestra will gather at the high school gym at 8 a.m. and the band at 1 p.m. Aiming to expand, the school plans first and second bands and orchestras for senior and junior high students with beginners starting at year’s start and progression after Christmas. Director Milburn McKay offers help finding instruments and getting students enrolled.

Washington County Institute Plso Christa Milburn McKay

Singmaster Wins Percheron Honors at State Fair

Des Moines Iowa August 0 In the horse show division at the state fair C Singmaster of Keota captured Percheron honors in the purebred draft classes His entry Chadwick junior champion won the grand championship from the senior champion owned by EL Humbert Son of Corning Another Humbert entry Joak Forrest Chancellor won the championship and the reserve junior championship

Des Moines Singmaster Keota Hove Chadwick EL. Humbert & Son of Corning Humbert Joak Forrest Chancellor

Dutch Creek Fair Draws Thousands At Sixth Annual Event

Dutch Creek capped its sixth annual fair with a crowd likely over 6,000 from Washington and neighboring counties. A Sen. Bergman address drew a packed tent while 1,200 paid admissions backed a village play It Happened in June and a Washington band concert. Receipts may exceed 400 dollars for the church treasury as chicken supper sales topped expectations.

Dutch Creek Washington County CW. Klein the Valley Church Fair Enterprise Fair Ground Saancas A. J. Bergman Newton Washington Band Shady Grove Anta Sheets Branson Howard Altenbernd Walter Sheet Anna Gladys Sheet Lina Scrozgs Ruth Luers Betty Bran Son Homer Mayer Eileen Times June Sheetz Betty Howard Mangold Jarvis Sneed Washingjton

Battles in Air Close State Fair Today

Battles in Air close the Iowa State Fair with the largest crowd yet. Attendance nears 400000 as air displays, balloons, mounted troops, and automobile races thrill guests. The day features a canyon drum and bugle corps drill, speeches by Senator Bergman, and discussions on farm policy and the road bill.

DRS Iowa Can Zion State Legion Ion Washington Corps

Juan Sinks After Collision With Oil Tanker Near Pigeon Point

Fragments of wreckage drift as coast guard cutters search the waters 50 miles south of San Francisco for survivors of the steamer Juan after a collision with an oil tanker. About 110 aboard. only 38 accounted for within five minutes of the crash. no bodies found at nightfall.

AN Francisco Juan Pigeon Point Fies Inelu Viersion

Registration Day Set for Washington Junior College

Room 209 at the high school hosts registration for the Washington junior college tomorrow. Students should register before noon if possible as faculty advisers assist with course choices. Prospects estimate enrollment around sixty with several more expected beyond signed cards and verbal intents.

Washington Junior College Gister

Mandits Target Small Coins in Des Moines Robberies

Police report three robberies in Des Moines where thieves stole small coins. One holdup yielded 50 dollars in dimes, another 10 dollars in nickels, and a third 109 pennies plus 20 dollars in nickels. Hot dog stands were among the reported sites.

OFS

Slightly Warmer Weather Forecast For Iowa Tonight

Iowa forecast calls for slightly warmer conditions across the state with showers in the northwest and north central areas. Charles D. Reed, weather service forecaster, says mercury will rise in the southeast and reach peak levels by Saturday, with lingering clouds and possible showers.

Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed The Mercury

Funeral Private for Bobby Wile

Funeral services for Bobby Wile son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Wilson will be private and held here tomorrow according to family notice.

Bobby Wileson Hubert Wilson

Businessmen to Meet at Colenso Hotel This Evening

A Washington gathering is planned at the Colenso hotel in the sample room at 7 30 this evening. The aim is to discuss features relating to the parade for the fall festival and all local business men are urged to attend.

Colenso Hotel Icolenso Hotel Washington

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Palesth DAN Estherville Lady Mary Heath H. S. Mmessiclans IAST Repy Percheron Bergman A. H. Bergman John Hamill Congress Farm Board Price Senate Board of Supervisors California Coast Mandits
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