Tilson backs surplus debt payoff over new tax cut
Representative Tilson of Connecticut indicates the treasury surplus should be used to reduce the public debt rather than fund the presidents tax relief plan. He warns such a move could trigger protracted politics and delay hearings on the Garner tax reduction bill in the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Tilson
Connecticut
Repulican House
Treasury
Representative Garner
Texas
House
Ways and Means
Molesworth Freed After Indictments Dismissed
Everett Molesworth was released from county jail after arson indictments filed five years earlier were dismissed. The county attorney recommended setting aside the charges, noting insufficient chance of conviction. Previously in the state reformatory, he was freed into sheriff custody. medical experts called him a constitutional psychopathic personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Molesworth
A. E. Baldrige
Molesworth
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Washington
Head
8. W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Wellman Farm Institute Plans Big Show
Wellman officials announce the Wellman Farm Institute will stage the largest show yet from December 14 to 17 1926 with expert judges including M A Hauser on corn alfalfa and lectures. Dairying poultry and women's exhibits are featured with premiums in grain classes and special prize lists for professional corn classes and hay and grasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wellman Farm Institute
M. A. Hauser
Burt Oderkirk
BE. J. Reod
Henrietta Safely
Muscatine County
Diagnosis of Gallivan Case Cited by Wheeler
Washington report notes Congressman Gallivan of Boston diagnosed with "symptoms of syncopation" by Wheeler. Wheeler cites dictionary authority that syncopation is an irregular movement between two bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wayne
Wheeler
Gallivan
Boston
Oxygen Tanks Installed in Room of Japanese Ruler
Six oxygen tanks were installed in the sick room of Emperor Yoshihito, indicating his condition is critical. Empress Sadako is at his bedside as doctors use heart stimulants. The navy weighs sending a cruiser to Vancouver to bring Prince Chichibu home if needed for his trans Pacific return from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
Emperor Yoshihito
Empress Sadako
Navy
Vancouver
B. C
Prince Chichibu
England
Ormiston in Chicago Faces Possible Extradition in Kidnapping Case
Kenneth G Ormiston, a Los Angeles radio operator linked to the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping, is in Chicago with detectives and his attorney. Los Angeles seeks extradition to face conspiracy charges, but Ormiston vows to fight any move west as discussions continue.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kenneth G Ormiston
Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Ormiston
Harrisburg
Edward HH. $S Martin
Court Set To Resume On December 24
Judge Charles A. Dewey will reconvene court on December 24 to hear matters pending before the court. The session likely closes before the January term opened by Judge D. W. Hamilton of Grinnell. Judge Dewey issued misc court orders in probate and civil calendars. Emma N. Wagner was granted a divorce from Boice B. Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Dewey
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Dewey
Emma N. Wagner
Boice B. Wagner
Dallas Center Man Elected Chairman State Y M C A Committee
W H Brenton of Dallas Center was named chairman of the Iowa Y M C A state committee, succeeding Dwight N Lewis of Des Moines who declined to continue. New officers include James Killian vice president A O Hauge secretary and F W Beckman treasurer. Executive members span Davenport Knoxville Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Council Bluffs and Marshalltown among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Center
State
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Brenton
Dwight N. Lewis
Des Moines
Lewis
James Killian
A. O. Hauge
F. W. Beckman
Ames
W. R. Jonson
Davenport
I. H. Johnson
Knoxville
Grover Hubbell
Mr. Lewis
W. EB. Tone
Rs K. Peterson
Council Bluffs
Allen
Waterloo
George Ue Foster
Ottumwa
F. C Smith
Osage
W. H. Jasper
Newton
J. R. Bullard
Marshalltown
A. C. Smith
Canton
Tribute by Washington County Bar for James L Brookhart
A special bar association meeting in Washington Iowa paid tribute to James Lair Brookhart a local attorney who died November 11 1926. Resolutions praised his self made rise from teacher to lawyer state senator and public servant and noted his courtesy integrity and dedication to fair settlement with opponents. The obituary highlights his early life on a farm in Missouri and his career from teacher to district attorney and legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Bar Association
District Court Room
James L. Brookhart
Mr. Brookhart
FE. C. Eicher
George F. Morrison
A. FE. Baldrige
James Lair Brookhart
Washington County
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Scotland County
Missouri
van Buren County
Jim
Washington
Washington Academy
Wallace School
Smith W. Brookhart
Altho
Half Interest in Oil Well Brings $400 000
Winfield Smouse reports that Allen Olyphant of Tulsa and partner sold an oil well for $800 000 to Prairie Oil Company. Olyphant received half of the sale price for his one half interest. Carol Stephens, wealthier family ties, is Mrs. Smouse’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Smouse
Oklahoma
Allen Olyphant
Tulsa
Carol Stephens
Charles W. Stephens
Washington
Basketball Scores From Local Meet
Cornell 24 State Teachers 22 Ottumwa 26 Keokuk 12 Muscatine 26 Grandview 16 Burlington 25 New London 15 University High 16 Mt Pleasant 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Muscatine
Grandview
Burlington
New London
University High
Mt. Pleasant
Poultry Show Prizes Announced With Multiple Breeds
Prizes totaling 3.00 2.00 and 1.00 are offered for first second and third in listed pen breeds including Barred Rock Rhode Island Reds White Wyandotte Buff Rock and others. Single entry prizes include 100 5 dollars and ribbons for first second and third cockers and palets with similar amounts. Extra breeds receive premiums and pen prizes scale with entries. All entries become the Association property at show close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barred Rock
Rhode Island
Wyandotte
Minorca
Orpington
iTwo
End of Evidence in Fall-Doheny Oil Conspiracy Trial
Washington and details of the Fall Doheny oil conspiracy case show closing arguments to follow after three weeks of testimony. Prosecutors and defense rested as jurors near possible verdict next week on whether a $100000 payment to Fall violated law.
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Doheny Fall
Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
Albert B. Fall
Edward L. Doheny
Doheny
Fall
Doheny Oil
Elk Hill
Reserve
Pall
John McCormack
Senate Oil Committee
Navy Department
McCormack
Washington, D. C
Elk Hilla
New Takes
New
Contet
Dohn Pny
Heinz Interest Drives Tomato Planting Plan For Local Farmers
George Morris of Heinz travels this week to interview farmers about growing tomatoes next year. Talks of securing up to 150 acres, with plants supplied at cost and deducted from fall deliveries. Brown accompanies Morris. $14 a ton paid at the cars in Washington. average yield about eight tons per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morris
Heinz
Mr. Morris
R E. Brown
Heinz Company
Washington
Brown
Mrs. W. L. Gates Returns From Iowa City Visit
Mrs. W. L. Gates came home last evening after visiting friends and relatives at Iowa City and West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gates
Iowa City
West Liberty
Bazaar at Wardrobe Cleaners Boosts Church Ladies Sale
Christian church ladies report a fine bazaar at Wardrobe Cleaners today with steady sales and many items selling well. The event draws community interest as shoppers browse and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Local visitors Edna Tobin and Prudence Johns spend day here
Edna Tobin of Ainsworth visits with friends in town for a day. Prudence Johns of Crawfordsville plans a shopping outing during the visit.
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Edna Tobin
Ainsworth
Prudence Johns
Crawfordsville
Death of James Lair Brookhart Honored by Washington Bar
The Washington County Iowa bar mourns the untimely death of James Lair Brookhart. The notice expresses sympathy to his wife and daughter and recalls him as a faithful, able, esteemed member whose passing deeply affects colleagues and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lair Brookhart
Washington County
Iowa
Win Smouse Injured After Being Hit by Truck
Winfield Smouse is hospitalized with multiple bruises and possible broken ribs after being struck by a Washington oil company truck on Southtown avenue while crossing toward home late yesterday evening. Smouse accepted full responsibility, citing his haste, though the truck driver attempted to stop before the collision. Friends hope for a swift recovery and full health restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Smouse
Southtown Avenue
Washington Oil Company
Smouse
Supervisors Name 1927 Appointments At Session
The county board of supervisors announced 1927 appointments including W P Rawn as county engineer Will Sickles as custodian of the court house W J Norton as county farm manager and attendant Mrs W J Norton as matron of county home Mrs S St Miller as overseer of the polor Dr C W McLaughlin as medical advisor of county home and Ed Bovee at the county machinery yard Deputies and matron of the court house rest room to be named in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
W. P Rawn
Will Sickles
Court House
W. J. Norton
County Home
S. St. Miller
C. W. McLaughlin
Ed Bovee
Royal Arch Masons Name New Officers
Cyrus chapters Royal Arch Masons yesterday evening selected officers including T. OL. Brookhart high priest Carl Haven king HH. P. Wolfe scribe George L. McDaniel treasurer Arthur Goodin secretary and named J. W. Enalin L. B. Lupton and Dr. Fred Reid to the DeMolay advisory council J. E. Ream George McDaniel and J. W. Enslin to the temple building committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
T. OL. Brookhart
Carl Haven
King
HH. P. Wolfe
George L. McDaniel
Arthur Goodin
J. W. Enalin
L. B. Lupton
Fred Reid
DeMolay
J. E. Ream
George McDaniel
J. W. Enslin
Temple Building Committee
Sullivan Sentenced to Thirty Days at County Jail
Justice of the Peace J W Patton sentenced Michael Sullivan of Escanaba Michigan to thirty days in the county jail for bearing way on a freight train to escape fare. He lighted a fire in a box car to keep warm and was caught by Pred Bilkey Milwaukee special agent. Frank Sage makes a short business trip through northern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Patton
Michael Sullivan
Escanaba
Mich
Pred Bilkey
Milwaukee
Washington Faces Brighton In Hard Fought High School Game
Coach McKinstry expects a tougher test with Brighton tonight at eight in the high school gym. Washington, bolstered by Turner and Weaver, aims to improve passing and handling after a stiff practice. Brighton counters with three lettermen Buzzard Bevan Johnson and a deep bench, seeking revenge for last season's loss.
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McKinstry
Brighton
Kalona
Richland
Washington
Turner
Weaver
Buzzard
Bevans
Johnson
Everal
Kehton
Lhusium
Dayton and Son to Be Heard on Radio
Daryl D. Dayton of West Chester will be heard on a piano recital from Station WSUI in Iowa City on December 29. He performs from 7:30 to 8:30 with a 8:30 to 9:00 collaboration with his father J. D. Dayton on violin. Dayton has progressed musically and studied at Oberlin, drawing interest from Only Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl D. Dayton
West Chester
WSUI
Iowa City
Daryl
J. D. Dayton
Dayton
Oberlin
Local visitors from Burlington and West Chester
Lestie Pauls of Burlington is staying with his parents in town, as Mrs. C. H. Craig and daughter Mildred of West Chester visit friends and shop. O. F. Crayne of West Chester was in the city on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestie Pauls
Burlington
H. A. Pauls
C. H. Craig
Mildred
West Chester
O. F. Crayne
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Aina
Coolidge
BIG Institute
Damiston
Ghigagl
McPherson
Case
J. L. Brookhart
BAR Association
Lawyers OF County Pass
Edward L. Dohehy
Owen J. Roberts
Bank of Knight
Win Smouse
Sullivan
Frank Sage
Dayton and Son
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