Truce Set to End Navy Bill and Treaty Deadlock
Washington December 19 A cloak room truce among senate leaders ends the stalemate over the treaty and naval building bill. The naval measure will be taken up after pending business and the treaty after the holidays. Senator Borah assented, noting no gain from delaying the treaty, with a secret poll showing only ten votes against it. The debate will shift to Hawes Cooper’s bill on convict labor and Coolidge’s naval recommendations, Borah preferring fewer cruisers.
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Foreign Lations
Oven Naval Bight
Hawes Cooper
President Coolidge
Cuttin
County Home to Hold Christmas Tree Celebration
A Christmas tree will be set up at the county home this Christmas Eve at 7 20 PM. W J Norton, manager, says a Baptist church choir will perform appropriate music. Gifts for residents may be left at McCat drug store or arranged for pickup by calling the home.
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McCat
Ome
Industry Still in Need of Relief Despite Good Crops
Reed notes Iowa farmers had a $569.6 million crop value in 1928 the best since 1920 yet profits remain slim. He cites livestock and dairy contributions as modest, high grain prices offset by feed costs, and calls out horses as overhead expense. He warns wealth leaves the state due to economic disparity and highlights a small net return on a $4.95 billion investment in 1925.
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Reed
Turkey
Publi
Towa
Good Fellows Appeal Faces Tight Deadline
The Y's Men's club reports Good Fellows funds far short of last year with only two days left to raise money. Donations have slowed and coupons arrive late as the drive to aid local families at Christmas continues. A pledge covered by the club aims to support the cause, with fifty dollars raised at the latest meeting.
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Short course for boys postponed in Ames due to influenza
An Ames boys short course scheduled for December 26 to 29 is postponed because of the influenza situation. A new date will be announced to assist attendees in making plans. Washington notes report Congress adjourns for Christmas and returns January 3. Red Cross in Washington County hits its membership quota with 935 members reported.
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Rose Reid
Washington County
Red Cross
FW. Eastwood
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Benson Elected Captain of 1929 Football Eleven
George Benson, versatile Washington high school football player, was elected captain of the 1929 eleven after the squad banquet. He played every minute of every game, showed constant conditioning, and inspired the team. The event featured talks on being a captain and forecasts for a successful next season, with praise from Coach Rice and remarks on team spirit and leadership.
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George Benson
Washington
George Freshwayers
Couel
George Zeck
Marion McAvoy
Clar Bair
Zeck
McAvoy
Bahn
Rice
Athlevic
No Prosecution in Vestris Case by United States
United States Commissioner Franc A. ONeill reported that the U S could not prosecute the sinking of the steamship Vestris off the Virgin Islands with 113 lives lost His findings aligned with British expert Captain Henry McCon Nautical authority blamed Captain William J Carey for failing to read an SOS and for disorganization aboard the vessel ONeill criticized incomplete life saving equipment and poor readiness urging foreign vessels to respect U S maritime regulations and improve lifeboat procedures
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United States
Vestris
Virginies
Franc A. O'Neill
O'Neil
Charles H. Tuttle
Henry
Local drive seeks 1040 to finish fund
At Yo MLCA meeting a total of 1040.50 was raised toward a 7500 goal to sustain activities in Washington for the coming year. Committees say business demands prevent continued drive now, but a renewed, intensive effort will begin after year start, and volunteers may leave contributions at the YMCA to aid and prosecute the campaign.
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Washington
YMCA
Cam
Jail Sentences for the Bootleggers in Des Moines
District Judge Herman Zouch ordered jail terms for bootleggers facing liquor law violations. Dominic Leonetti pled guilty to three charges and received one year on each count, with sentences to run concurrently. The judge warned that established bootleggers would face the same jail-time discipline in future cases.
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Des Moines
Herman Zouch
Zeueh
Dominic Leonetti
Leonetti
Community Night Festivity Ends Amidst Explosion
A distorted report describes a chaotic Thursday night at a church event titled Community Night. The account mentions an explosion, punctured signs, and a tense atmosphere as guests, including a team named Allex of the Mealy, faced disruption during a celebration with mixed decorations and a planned continuation of contests.
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Marriages in U S Decreased in Year
Des Moines reports a slight national decline in marriages for the year, with 1,200,600 ceremonies down from 1,202,574 in 1926. Divorces rose 6.2 percent, totaling 87, while annulments reached 4,252. Overall marriage rate stood at about 10.12 per 1,000 population, with divorces at 1.6 per 1,000.
Benefits of a junior college argued by Albia official
Charles Miller of Albia board of education spoke after the high school about the advantages of a junior college for the community. He stated it should be seen as a normal and necessary part of public education, not a competitor to colleges, with a capable faculty holding master’s degrees and a wholesome social development for students.
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Ducation
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Auuer
Washington Board of Education
Oftutito Eeagnito
Building Up Case Against Kidnappers in Chicago
In Chicago on December 19 authorities and federal agents pressed to crack a blackhand kidnapping ring. County prosecutors before Judge Robert Center built a strong case against three men accused of abducting 10-year-old Billy Ran.
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Mate
Robert Center
Billy Ran
Abandon Salvage Effort on Celtic Today
In Ireland on December 1% wage work on the White Star liner Celtic, wrecked here last week, was abandoned as no salvaging plan proved viable. The crew said only cargo discharges continued and the ship wreckers planned dismantling for salvage value.
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Irenland
Celtic
Thursday's Five Best Radio Feature Schedule
Radio listings outline a Thursday feature lineup with KTHS Hot Springs and WIZ networks. Program times include 7:20, 8, and 8:30 with segments featuring anniversaries, Maxwell, Roy command, and network notes.
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Pan American peace efforts and drug seizure report mix
The Pan American Committee urged Bolivia and Paraguay to seek peaceful Pacific settlement while New York authorities announced a massive drug seizure. Charles Tuttle said 4 million dollars in narcotics tied to an international ring were seized and an indictment planned against Klein, likely Joseph Unger. The same day the commission met in Washington and the Pope sent a peace appeal.
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Paraguay
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Ayala
State Department
Hoover to Reach Brazil on Friday
President elect Herbert Hoover and his party aboard the Utah departed Uruguay and steamed up the Brazilian coast toward Rio de Janeiro. Hoover sent a wireless thanks to President Campisteguy for Uruguay’s hospitality and noted the deep impression of Montevideo. Rio de Janeiro expects Hoover Friday afternoon as the Utah makes about 16 knots with the Uruguayan cruiser escort.
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Juan Campisteguy
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Ste de Janeiro
Uruguay
Montevideo
Rio de Janeiro
Urugi
Washington High Center Job Battle Heats Up
Uncertain line up for Ottumwa game as Ahrens and Nelson vie for pivot role. Injuries to Arena threaten Washington High School basketball hopes while Coseh Ales and Shon contend for starting spot.
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Iba
Tackster
Nelson
Theshington
Coseh Ales
Ottumwa
Arena
Big Boy
Jim
Amex
Washington
Morrison escorted to Blencoe for stepfather's funeral
Mr and Mrs Fred Morrison of Washington travel to Des Moines after the death of ET Hogue their stepfather and town board director. Mrs Hogue, the Morrison's mother, is prostrate and unable to join the funeral party to Blencoe yesterday evening. the couple will take her after if she can travel.
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Washington
Des Moines
Mr. Morrison
ET. Hogue
Afghanistan Rebels Demand That King Amanullah Abdicate
A Termez dispatch dated December 17 reports Afghan rebels demand abdication of King Amanullah and repeal of his westernization. Insurgents led by Bache-Sakan clash near Kabul as Tashkent says Kabul communications are broken. Soviet press blames English gold for the revolt.
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Tashkent
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