Soviet Russia Disputes Kellogg Pact Move Over Manchuria
Soviet Russia rejected warnings from the United States Great Britain and France to refrain from hostilities with China under the Kellogg pact. Moscow asserted it will pursue direct negotiations with Manchuria to settle the Chinese Eastern railway dispute. The reply was described in Washington as not friendly and a potential influence on future U.S.–Soviet relations.
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Finish Corn Husking in Northern Iowa
Des Moines reports that corn husking is nearly finished in the northern half of Iowa while about 40 percent remains in the southern counties. Federal crop reporter Charles D. Reed notes average moisture at 21.2 percent and shell corn at 52.5 pounds per bushel. Winter wheat and grasses are well protected by snow, with temperatures near ten below and notable drifting.
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Iowa
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Passion Play Presented Tonight at Methodist Church
Dr Ira P Berry of Chicago presents a pictorial interpretation of the Oberammergau Passion Play in Chicago. The program features impersonations and voice tones after twenty years of study and seven years of prior performances in major cities. The 8 pm show at the Methodist church auditorium in Washington draws large advance ticket sales led by the sponsoring choir.
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Washington
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Yance at Country Club Thursday Night
The second dance of the fall and winter season will be held at the country club Thursday evening and all members are invited. December 26 is announced as the date for the third and last dance of the series after which the club will close for the winter.
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Puntry Club
Yub
Three Governments Issue Coordinated Notes Over Moscow Accord
The three governments allied with the Soviet and Chinese government signaled in synchronized notes a challenge to ongoing settlement talks. The notes, issued alongside a railway dispute protocol, warned against direct negotiations and called current U S attitudes unfriendly.
Provisions of New Tax Bill Explained to Congress
Washington December 4 The treasury's 160 million tax reduction bill offers relief without risking a deficit Undersecretary Ogden Mills told the house Ways and Means Committee The plan lowers 1929 rates on the first 4000 of individual income from 1 to 0 5 percent on the next 4000 from 3 to 2 percent and on the balance from 5 to 4 percent It also trims corporate rates from 12 to 11 percent The novelty is the limited duration for 1929 and the goal to maximize relief for taxpayers, especially for those with smaller incomes Weather fair tonight and Thursday with warmer Thursday.
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Denison presides at Legion session in Denison
American Legion post 83 members and officers met in regular session led by Charles M. Denison who was installed as commander for the year. Reports showed good finances and a strong member drive ahead as trophies from World War I are considered for public display with county officials. An oyster stew was served with Spencer Reed chairing the committee.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Charles M. Denison
Court House
Denison
County Board of Supervisors
Spencer Reed
Diplomacy and Soviet Rights in East Asia Review
An article notes a government refused diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union may appeal for advice and instructions. It states the Soviet government denied any country or group rights to act as protectors of the Paris Kellogg Treaty. It briefly reviews the Manchurian scene, noting Soviet rights despite Russia's voluntary renunciation of extraterritoriality in China.
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U.P
Russia
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Soviet Union
China
Indiana Youth and Florida Miss Are Declared Healthiest
Florence Smock of Florida and Harold Deathline of Indiana were named the healthiest 4 H youths among 750,009 farm youths at the International Stock Show. Both are 17, with near perfect health scores and strict health routines. The event also crowned wheat, corn and oats kings and a grand steer champion, reflecting the day’s prize-winning highlights.
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Discontinue Services At New Haven Baptist Church
Special evangelistic services at the New Haven Baptist church west of town are being discontinued due to cold weather, it was announced today.
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Christmas Mailing Schedule for Timely Deliveries
Postal guidance lists delivery deadlines by region to ensure Christmas arrival. Pacific Coast and Western states receive earlier cutoffs while Near Western and neighboring states have later windows culminating around December 21.
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California Faces Rain Promise After Prolonged Drought
A Pacific coast drought ends days away as a rainstorm from the mid Pacific nears. Farmers and ranchers have endured failed harvests and water shortages while power utilities switch to steam plants. Forest fires rage, destroying timber lands and homes as firefighters fight to control the blazes with scant water.
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Mid- Pacific
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Sierras
Sullivan Named Wyoming Senator to Succeed Warren
Patrick J. Sullivan, 41-year immigrant from Ireland and former stevedore, was named United States senator from Wyoming after Warren's death. Governor Emerson appointed him after a conference with the state GOP, noting Sullivan's Cork birth and St Patrick's Day birthday. Hill to nation, he came to America penniless and rose to the Senate.
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Washington
Frank C. Emerson
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St. Patrick’s Day
Y. W. C. A. Drive Opens Next Week in Washington
The Y W C A annual fund drive in Washington opens next week with Miss Anna Dawson leading a committee of six captains and sixty solicitors. Budget remains $2090 and focuses on neighbors for door to door calls, Get A cquainted teas, and coupon mail in campaigns. The drive emphasizes debt free status and active community support through memberships and contributions.
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Dawson
Althea Montgomery
Ed Grayson
J. 8. Patterson
Nell Samson
U. W
Y W. Board
Washington
Y. W
Senator-elect Ware challenges seat in dramatic Senate scene
Senator-elect William S. Ware of Pennsylvania, appearing in person though semi invalid, argued his election rights were violated by the Senate. He read a lengthy speech amid a crowded chamber while accusing accusers, insisting the charges were unfair and unjust as he contended senior rivals spent more than 54 cents per vote in their elections.
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House
Senate
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Vare
Ways and Means Committee
Ramseyer
Repubican
Iowa
Hoase
Appointments by Board Announced for 1930 in Washington
The Washington county board of supervisors named 1930 posts led by W. J. Norton as county farm manager and matron Mrs. W. J. Norton. Dr. E. T. Wickham becomes county home physician, Mrs. S. R. Miller oversees the poor, William Sickles is courthouse janitor, and Howard McBride with Robert Welte oversee road machinery. W. P. Rawn is county engineer. Elmer McFadden is appointed city constable of Washington, replacing resigning William S. Cummings.
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W. J. Norton
E. T. Wickham
S. R. Miller
William Sickles
Court House
Howard McBride
Robert Welte
County Yard
W. P. Rawn
Elmer McFadden
City of
Washington
William S. Cummings
Musil Children Improve After Diphtheria Illness
Reports from the A. B. Musil home say the family members sick with diphtheria are improving and all are out of danger except one girl who is also getting better today.
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A. B. Musil
One Large Family Shared Interests and Ambitions
A description portrays a sizable family bound by common goals and shared pursuits. The group emphasizes unity, mutual support, and collective ambition as its members pursue collaborative plans and joint aspirations.
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