Soviet still seeks to end war at disarmament meet
In Geneva Maxim Litvinoff pledged to propose a non aggression pact with any nation desiring one at the next disarmament meeting. The commission adjourned to March 15 with hope for a full 1928 conference if progress continues. A security commission will draft a treaty to guarantee European safety, adjourned to February 20.
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Geneva
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Litvinoff
Disarmament Commission
Cemand
League of Nations Preparatory Disarmament Commission
Jonkheer Loudon
Holland
Loudon
Hold Kalona Man for Fur Robbery
Cornelius H. Yoder of Kalona is held on a charge of stealing two mink pelts from fellow Kalona resident Charles Marek. Marek identified the fur Yoder allegedly sold to Mose Levy of Kalona, valued at about $15 each. Hearing delayed until next Tuesday. Yoder jailed for $10 fine non payment for trapping without a license as trappers report abundant fur-bearing animals and a first trapping season in years.
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Cornelius H. Yader
Kalona
Charles Marek
Yoder
Mose Levy
Marek
Youer
Snow blanketing Iowa over weekend forecast
Des Moines reports snow flurries with northwest wind as weather bureau predicts a statewide blanket of snow over the weekend. Western Iowa saw light snow yesterday, while central and eastern areas reported little by 7 am today. Temperatures rose back above zero with Charles City at 6 and Des Moines at 15.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Davenport
Sioux City
Keokuk
Death threat tied to schoolhouse blast ends in tragedy
Iola Bradford, 23, a schoolteacher in Dana Illinois, lies near death after a dynamite blast destroyed the rural schoolhouse. Suspect Hiram Reed, 24, son of a Mossville farmer, confessed planning the attack to avoid marriage as Bradford carries his child. Reed is held on $45,000 bond as authorities weigh the case.
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Dana
Iola Bradford
Hiram Reed
Mossville
Hiram
Reed
Bill to Cut U.S. Taxes Completed
The House Ways and Means Committee finished a new 235 million dollar tax bill set for introduction in the House Monday. It aims to cut taxes further by about 100 million, seeks full repeal of the automobile tax, and preserves the estate tax while leaving individual income taxes unchanged.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Garner
Texas
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
President Coolidge to visit Havana for Pan American Union
President Coolidge plans a January trip to Havana Cuba for the opening of the Pan American Union. He will sail from Key West on a naval vessel with Secretary Kellogg and possibly Secretary Wilbur. He will be away from Washington about a week and the nation about 48 hours.
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Washington
Coolidge
Havana
Cuba
Pan American Union
Kellogg
Navy
Wilbur
Proposed 1928 Civil War reunion plan in Nebraska bill
Washington December 3 A bill planned for introduction by Rep Howard Nebr would fund a joint reunion of Union and Confederate Civil War veterans in 1928 at government expense. The measure aims to unite veterans in a national commemorative event.
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Washington
Howard
Brighton Drives Red Cross Membership Growth
Dr. F W Eastwood county Red Cross chair says Brighton, West Chester, and Kalona will contribute enough to reach about 700 county members. Washington county reports list 629 Red Cross members, exceeding the county quota.
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F. W. Eastwood
Red Cross
Brighton
West Chester
Kalona
Washington County
Muscatine women visit sister for weekend stay
Mrs. Henry J. Dinkmeyer and Mrs. Whittick both of Muscatine arrived yesterday evening for a weekend stay at the home of their sister Mrs. Charles R. Wilson located south of town.
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Henry J. Dinkmeyer
Whittick
Muscatine
Charles R. Wilson
Masons Elect Officers for 1928 at Washington Lodge
Washington lodge No 26 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons last night elected D L Carbauch as worshipful master Fred H Bye as senior warden Russell C Jennings as junior warden George McDaniel as treasurer and Ralph W Thompson as secretary The appointed officers will be installed at the regular meeting on the first Friday of January.
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Washington Lodge No. 26
D. L. Carbauch
Fred H. Bye
Russell C. Jennings
George McDaniel
Ralph W. Thompson
Smith and Pond start world endurance flight from Mills Field
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Lt. George Pond take off from Mills Field in San Francisco at 8:55 am aiming for a new world endurance record with the tri-motor Spirit of California. The aircraft carries 1418 gallons of gasoline for the long cruise.
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Mills Field
San Francisco
Cal
Charles Kingsford-Smith
George Pond
U.S. N
California
Date Set for Trial of Indiana Governor on Bribery Charge
Indianapolis Ind Dec 3 A date for the trial of Governor Ed Jackson on bribery charges was expected to be set Monday by Special Judge Oscar H Montgomery. He ruled indictments against the governor and two aides valid and would hear pleas in abatement. The case centers on offering former Gov Warren McCray $10000 to appoint a Marion county prosecutor favorable to the Klan.
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Stee
LaSalle County
Indiana
Indianapolis Ind
Ed Jackson
Charg
Oscar H. Montgomery
Montgomery
Jackson
Warren McCray
Marion County
Smith States His Prohibition Views in Albany
Gov Alfred E Smith told the New York state league of women voters that he supports law enforcement but asserts citizens have the right to oppose any law or part of the constitution. He called prohibition a local issue and questioned enforcement as a matter for state or national action. He noted anti saloon league plans to raise 5900000 over five years and denied preaching nullification.
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Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
New York State League of Women Voters
Smith
Antisaloon League
Nassau County
League
Nusau
League of Women Voters
Willing to Sell One Ear for 2500 Dollars
Chicago reports a classified ad seeks volunteers to sell an ear for 2500 dollars from a New York matron. At least 15 Chicago residents answered, including a destitute couple and a disfigured veteran. Lawyer J J McCarthy says his client is well known and will select applicants from photographs.
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Chicago
New York
J. J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Aviators Pursue Late Monday Attempt
Worded fragment notes two aviators aiming for a late Monday attempt. Details on their goal and outcome are unclear in the text.
Factions Skirmish as Senate Opens Session in War Atmosphere
Washington reports a tense opening to the seventieth Congress as factions clash over Smith-Ware eligibility and oath procedures. Senator Curtis seeks an armistice until Coolidge’s message, while independents demand farm relief, anti-injunction bills, and central America policy scrutiny. House moves ahead on a $236 million tax cut. Senate program awaites Smith-Ware resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Coolidge
Central
South America
Central America
House Ways and Means
House
Predicts Better Times for Farmers
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine in his annual report forecasts improved prospects for farmers. He notes the farmer's dollar holds buying power eight percent below prewar levels and urges cooperative marketing expansion and a statute for large farmer owned business organizations run by strong producer selected executives.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Joe Stockman Spends Weekend in Brighton
Joe Stockman traveled to Brighton this morning to enjoy a weekend visit. Local observers expect leisure and potential local engagements during the stay.
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Joe Stockman
Brighton
Iowa Carries Off Largest Number of Prizes at Chicago
Iowa dominated the international livestock exposition by capturing the most championships and prizes. The crop judging contests covering wheat corn oats hay concluded with Iowa leading in overall wins while Ohio followed with 22 championships and 67 firsts.
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Iowa
Chicago
Towa
Ohio
High School Opera All at Sea Promises Large Cast
A 23 principal cast with about forty chorus members will present All at Sea next Friday December 9. The program blends songs from Gilbert and Sullivan with notable high class numbers and aims for a full house. Lead roles include Nathaniel Young Clifford Reinert James Davidson Richard Pratt James Casey Ray Simpson Maurice Meyer Owen Beilleau Lester McGinnis Charles Long Merritt McDaniel Bern Baslin Victor Westphal Carleton Lytle Jeannette Karel Priscilla Morrison Katheryn Coulter Winifred Allen Mary Louise Harwood Hilda Brown Elva Rice Se Mangold Dorothy Masson.
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Gilbert and Sulli Wan
Nathaniel Young
Clifford Reinert
James Davidson
Richard Pratt
James Casey
Ray Simpson
Maurice Meyer
Owen Beileau
Lester McGinnis
Charles Long
Merritt McDaniel
Berne, Baslin
Victor Westphal
Carleton Lytle
Jeannette Karel
Priscilla Morrison
Katheryn Coulter
Winifred Allen
Mary Louise Harwood
Hilda Brown
Elva Rice
Se Mangold
Dorothy Masson
West End Grocery Sold to Edwin Griffith
Edwin Griffith bought the West End grocery and took possession last night, with the store open this morning under his ownership. The cash and delivery operation will continue, and changes to stock are planned before Monday's announcement detailing plans. Mrs. Griffith will assist in running the store for a square deal and community benefit.
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Edwin Griffith
West End
Griffith
Washington
Pythias Knights Enjoy A Banquet In Washington
About 140 men including Washington lodge of Knights of Pythias members and invited guests attended a splendid banquet at the Y M C A hosted by the Pythian Sisters of Washington. Ki D Morrison acted as toastmaster with talks by Jerrie Plum of Iowa City and Ward Ferguson of Des Moines. Music came from an orchestra of Knights directed by Milan Shields.
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Washington Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters of Washington
Ki. D. Morrison
Jerrie Plum
Iowa City
Iowa
Ward Ferguson
Des Moines
Knights of Pythias
Milan Shields
Y M C A Sets Up Drive To Raise 7500 Dollars
The Washington Y M C A will launch its annual campaign next Tuesday to cover operating expenses for the coming year. About fifty men will form six teams and work with seven schools to recruit men and boys, aiming to reach a $7500 goal through memberships and gifts, with a boys campaign using four football style teams and yardage prizes.
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Washington Y. M. C. A
Don Sherman
Harry Kreider
Harry Knott
Loyd Morrison
Russell Jennings
Everette Griffith
Clarence Logan
Charley Davis
Victor Mastin
Dr Luella Shaw Dies At West Union Iowa At Noon
Mrs W R Stryker received word that her sister Dr Luella Shaw died at noon today in West Union Iowa. She practiced medicine in Washington for years before moving away about ten years ago. She was 59 and the youngest of six children. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Bright
Mrs EB ry Stewart’s Illness Deepens
The condition of Mrs EB ry Stewart of West Third Street, very ill for several weeks, is not encouraging as she gradually grows weaker.
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Eb.ry Stewart
West Third Street
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