Senate Refuses Oath For Vare In Pennsylvania Fight
The U S Senate refused to administer oath of office to Senator-elect William S Vare of Pennsylvania. A Reed resolution to admit Vare and refer his case to the election committee failed. Norris resolution cleared the way for a fair trial while the Smith vote stood 53 to 28.
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Washington
Senate
Vare
Republican
David A. Reed
Election Committee
Norris
Reed Investigating Committee
Frank L. Smith
Smith
Robinson
Reed
Blease
South Carolina
Steck
Iowa
Broussard
Ranscell
Louisiana
Reed Committee
Privileges and Elections Committee
Warmer Today with Snow Hints and Mixed Travel Conditions
Weather is warmer today with hints of snow this afternoon after a sunny forenoon. Trains ran closer to schedule than yesterday due to a sudden cold wave and light overnight snow. Main highways are in fairly good condition despite the freeze, while less traveled byways remain rough from prior rainfall.
Dairying Talk At Local School Amid Poor Weather
Due to unfavorable weather only a few engaged attendees heard Earl Schulty of Iowa State College discuss dairying at the local school. He urged cheaper dairy product production through modern methods and spoke on balanced cow rations and careful animal selection. In a separate item from Larned Kansas, December 9, the first national bank was robbed of $22,000 by three bandits who fled in an automobile. cashier Leo Brown was kidnapped but released 12 miles away.
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His School
Earl Schulty
Iowa State College
Washington County Cowtest Association
Schultz
Larned
Kansas
First National Bank
Leo Brown
Prohibition Agents Arrested 64,986 Persons Last Year
Prohibition agents in the year ending June 30 1927 made 86 arrests aided state authorities in 13506 arrests and gave information leading to 1587 more. Fines totaled 5 775225 shipments of liquor law violations created long prison terms totalling 4477 years. Seizures included 353 boats 7 137 automobiles 14 512 distilleries 11 881 stills 1 462532 gallons liquor 5 971902 beer 389568 wine 156512 hard cider 21085658 mash 316333 value 3529296 value 24500000 property.
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Washington
J. M. Doran
1928 Chautauqua plans advance after strong ticket pledges
A 1928 Chautauqua committee met at the Y to decide on next year and set August dates. Treasurer Carl M. Keck reported a $400 deficit but a record high 850 advance pledges were secured by Miss Anna Dawson and her canvassing team. Directors to fill vacancies included George McDaniel with others newly elected. The group praised community support and planned a board meeting to organize next season’s program.
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Chautauqua
Carl M. Keck
Anna Dawson
George McDaniel
F. W. Sutton
Frank Sage
Tomer Iiney
H. 4. McCleery
Earl Smith
RR. L. Livingston
Miss Dawson
East Feels Storm and Cold Grip Across the Nation
The Chicago weather bureau reports relief from the cold by tonight with a rise in temperatures and possible snowfall tomorrow. The blizzard moved east to the Atlantic and south to the Gulf of Mexico as 21 deaths from exposure and storm hazards mount. Trains lag behind schedule, roads snowbound, and fire and livestock losses add to widespread suffering.
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Chicago
Chicago Weather Bureau
Middle West
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
Upper
Michigan
Lake Superior
Alaska
Canadian
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
New Ford Car On Exhibition At Washington Motor Co
Glen Mace displays the new Ford at the Washington Motor Co garage for evening viewing and visitor crowds. The car will tour to Wapello after exhibition, with Mt. Pleasant noted as the origin. The model is a radical departure from the old Ford design and draws daily attention from locals.
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Glen Mace
Washington Motor Co
Washington Motor Company
Ford
Bethel Services Announced with Address by Peet
Bethel Presbyterian church plans Sunday morning services at 11 with Supt J I Peet of Washington delivering the address. An evening service will be held at Cotter with sermon by Rev Gray Jones Cardy of Alexis, Til.
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F. W. Eastwood
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Town
J. #1. Peet
Washington
Cotter
Gray Jones Cardy
Alexis, Til
Lindbergh Plans 2 000 Mile Flight to Mexico City
Col Charles A Lindbergh announced preparations for a 2000 mile flight from Washington to Mexico City after accepting an invitation from President Calles He said the trip may be nonstop but could include stops and will not cross the Gulf en route He would use the Spirit of St Louis for the journey and its Mexico City leg.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Here
Mexico City
Calles
Lindbergh
Mexico
Gulf
Lindbaugh
Si Lois
Paris
United States
Operetta at Washington High School Tonight
All at Sea a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta is presented by Washington high school glee clubs in the auditorium at eight o clock. Large seat sale but fine seats remain at the door. The show blends tunes from Pinafore Mikado Pirates of Penzance and others with over eighty students in the cast.
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Washington High School
Restaurant at Brighton Burned
Brighton reports a fire damage at Tibs cafe owned by Silbert Mortimore. The first floor ceiling was ablaze near a chimney, causing collapse to a frame structure with roof loss. The Mortimore family lived upstairs and most furniture and stock were ruined despite rapid extinguishing efforts by Brighton firefighters.
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Brighton
Tib
Silbert Mortimore
Mortimore
Brighton Fire Department
Gath
Peace Pact in Senate Is Made Today
In a bid to protect the Republican majority, Senator Curtis and independent Republicans reached a peace pact to vote on farm relief, anti injunction, and Central and South America policy measures with assurances of no unnecessary delay. Senator La Follette confirmed the agreement and pledged to continue independent action as needed. Extensively damaged along the eastern seaboard from a cold wave, New York reports fear of fires near old structures but the fire department contained any blazes.
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Senate
Curtis
la Follette
Republican
Wisconsin
Independent
Independents
Central
South America
Secur
Congress
la Pollette
Republican Conference
Frazier, Shipstead
Nye
Blaine
New York
Eastern Seaboard
Weather Bureau
Fie
Davies
Fairfield
Princess Theatre
Mortimore
Coolidge proposes aviation conference in Washington
President Coolidge called for an international civil aviation conference and exhibition in Washington in conjunction with the annual Commerce Department aeronautical conference this December.
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Washington
Coolidge
Commerce Department
Democratic Party Considers South for Convention
The Democratic Party mulls holding its next national convention in the South for the first time since 1860. Miami is favored, with Detroit and Cleveland as other candidates. Miami plans a $200,000 bid to host the event, according to National Chairman Clem L. Shaver.
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Democratic Party
South
New York
Clem L. Shaver
National Committee
Miami
Mia
Detroit
Cleveland
Shaver
Wayland Game Looms After High School Scrimmage
Coach Harry Rice praised his squad after a fifty minute scrimmage at the high school gym. The first team scored over seventy against the freshman and sophomore group as many first stringers played. A light session is planned today before the Wayland game Saturday with local and visiting fans expected if roads permit.
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Harry Rice
Wayland
Junction Makes Turkey Day Plans
Columbus Junction and Muscatine high schools sign a two year contract for Thanksgiving day games with the first at Columbus Junction next season. The annual Washington Columbus Junction game ends with this move while Washington may face Mount Pleasant next year in a shift away from traditional Thanksgiving schedules.
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Columbus Junction
Des
Muscatine
West Liberty
Washington
Leo
Nicholas
W. G
Washington-Columbus Junction
Mt. Pleasant
Henry
Fairfield
Good Fellows Plan Christmas Aid for Washington Needy
Washington families face hard times this Christmas. The Y's Men’s club and community donors organize a coupon drive for clothing food and money to aid those in need. A transportation committee will distribute baskets and gifts after collecting names and needs from an investigation panel.
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Washington
Journal
Good Fellow Department
Good Fellows Movement
Y's Men’s Club
Generonus
100D Fellows Department
Transportation Committee
Y's Men's Club
Bank Hold-Up at Springs Reveals $5,000 to $6,000 Stolen
Four unmasked bandits robbed the First National Bank at Springs Oklahoma, escaping with an estimated sum between five and six thousand dollars. Authorities described the incident as a bold daytime heist.
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Lands Springs
Okla
First National Bank
Old Rivalry May End in Little Six Schedule Shift
Bill Bayliss, sporting editor of the Burlington Gazette, notes that football’s rise as a recognized Little Six sport could break up a long standing southeastern Iowa rivalry. He cites Columbus Junction and Washington’s 14 Thanksgiving meetings and reports Washington may drop Junction to join Mt. Pleasant in a full Little Six schedule.
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Bill Bayliss
Burlington Gazette
Iowa
Columbus Junction
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Hoddy Rice
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Ware
Arkansas
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Prohibition
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Atlantic Sea
Northwest
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Culbertson
Montl
Glasgow
Mont
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Bethel
Lindy
Washington High
Mortimore Cape
Blaze Yester
Lam
Basketball Squad
MAGE
Rico
May Play
Mr. Pleasant
Pannits eTen Nny
Oklahoma Bank
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