Brookhart backs Butler for federal prohibition chief
Senator Brookhart of Iowa urged Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler as federal prohibition commissioner to lead a new unit of the justice department. He called Butler a man who shoots and means business and proposed placing another Butler type under him in New York City to enforce liquor laws. Brookhart planned to push further علon the issue in the senate.
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Washington
U.P
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Prohibition
Capitol
Brookhall
Smedley Butler
Marine Corps
Justice Department
Fortier
Philadelphia
California
Brookhart
New York City
Iowan
Senate
Will Drop Probe If Iowa Is Re admitted
Iowa City Feb 1 The North Central conference may drop its probe if the University of Iowa is readmitted to the Big Ten before March 1 Dr Harry M Gage of Coe College Cedar Rapids said the possibility arose after a secret meeting of conference school representatives in Chicago
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Big Ten
North Central Conference of Colleges and Secondary
Harry M. Gage
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Chicago
January Weather Summary: Snow Depth and Cold Snap
Washington observed 21 inches of snow last month with eleven days at or below freezing. The coldest day reached 26 degrees below zero, and the 18th was 23 below. An extended cold spell from the 14th to the 28th kept temperatures under 15 degrees above zero. Snow and precipitation occurred on 15 of January’s 81 days.
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Washington
PTA County Meeting Promises School Welfare Discussion
A union gathering of all county PTA units will be held next Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the YMCA community room. The public is invited to hear Mrs Maek Youtz of Iowa City speak on A New Understanding of the Childs Behavior.
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Washington
Maek Youtz
Iowa City
Why Men Are Lost Subject of Sermon
Evangelist L. H. Broeker of Chicago preached Why Men are Lost at a Baptist church. He argued that God has provided a clear plan of redemption and blocked the way to hell, urging personal effort to accept salvation. Special music followed, with duets and solos, and Rev. Mrs. Broeker will return for Sunday services with additional features planned.
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Baptist Church
L. H. Broeker
Chicago
Hell
Mr. Brookey
A. A. Vinz
Old Rugged Cross
Mesdames Anderson
Sherbeck
Miss Rice
R. L. Grimes
Japan and Italy Reject French Naval Proposal
Japanese and Italian delegations at the naval conference said they would not agree to the French plan for definite figures on naval needs. The French proposal would require each nation to fill out by next Tuesday a blank detailing required tonnage in battleships destroyers submarines and other classes and allow transfer of tonnage between classes.
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London
Death of Mrs Lizzie Sheppard Ashenhurst at Torrence Wyoming
Crawfordsville reports the death of Mrs Lizzie Sheppard Ashenhurst near Torrence Wyoming after an operation. Local residents remember her and attendances at area funerals are noted. Others are reported ill including Mrs Fannie Williams and Mrs M W Welch with rheumatism and other local family illnesses.
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Crawfordsville
Lizzie Sheppard Ashenhurst
Torrence
Wyoming
Enos Davis
Eben Davis
IR. S. Williams
David Johns
Elizabeth
Augusta Williams
Lewis Peters
Salem Church
Fannie Williams
J. L. Milton
Avanette
Evanston
M. W. Welch
Pool
Washington hospital board members attend Iowa surgeons meeting
Washington county hospital board members Ralph Dougherty George Reed and Mrs Margar et Hales Rose superintendent and Dr A Boice return from Des Moines where they attended a hospital section meeting of the Iowa branch of the American College of Surgeons The conference shared practical ideas about hospital conduct and community value noting Washington county hospital is already efficient and aims for higher standardization and better coordination among staff doctors and trustees
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Ralph Dougherty
George Reed
Washington County Hospital Board
Margaret Hales Rose
A. Boice
Des Moines
Iowa
American College of Surgeons
Washington County Institution
Washington County
Washington Demons edge Ottumwa 21 20 on last second shot
Washington high school Demons defeated Ottumwa 21 to 20 with a last second winning basket by McAvoy. Ottumwa led 17 15 late, Wells tied the game and McAvoy sealed it in the final moments as Ottumwa stalled. Johnson and Warren each had seven Ottumwa points.
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Ottumwa
Washington Demons
McAvoy
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Washington High School
Bulldogs
el Morum
Washington
Wells
Johnson
Moore
Warren
Meier
Ahrens
Meie
Milton Ee
Kiesey
Judevine
Ewe
Schulty
Des Moines Dentist Woodmansee Given Death Sentence
Dr. Fred A Woodmansee of Des Moines was sentenced to hang April 17 1931 for the murder of W F Knapp trunk manufacturer. The judge overruled a motion for a new trial and Woodmansee answered No when asked why sentence should not be passed.
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Des Moines
U.P
Fred A Woodmansee
W. F. Knapp
Lester Thompson
Woodmansee
Ft. Madison
Fort Madison
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fred A. Woodmansee
Supreme Court
Organize League Forms for YY M A Volleyball Season
A YMCA volleyball league sets to begin next Wednesday with six teams listed by captain. The schedule runs February 5 to February 26 with round robin play and a final team feed, plus strict rules prohibiting substitutes and requiring three players 15 minutes after start to avoid forfeiture.
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YY. M
Lewis Warren
A. W. Clow
Max Marble
Bill Howell
Lyle Schulty
Carl Jungbluth
Ngerich
Arnott Wylie
Mike Logan
Lee Holland
Carlton Haven
Joe Seallon
Gail Talbot
Ernest Simpson
John Wing
Court Adjourns to Meet Again Feb 21 in District Court
Judge D W Hamilton adjourned the district court to February 21 after completing nearly all January term work. Only one trial heard, no jury cases, but probate orders and other business filled thirteen January court days. Judge Frank Bechiy of Montezuma will preside at the March term opening March 18.
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D. W. Hamilton
Frank Bechiy
Montezuma
Burlington JC Routs Washington JC 56 38
Burlington junior college defeated Washington junior college 56 to 38 after a strong fourth quarter rally led by Brooks and Schach. Washington had led early but Burlington pulled away late as Fisher supported the defense and scoring, making their largest Washington court total this season.
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Washington Junior College
Burlington Junior College
Brooks
Sehach
Burlington Stars
Burlington
Washington
Schach
Little
Turner
Bennett
Anderson
Peters
Aurlineon
Fisher
Peterson
Andee On
Kort
Fuhr
Ewe
Wwe
iLytle
Letts
Strong of
Coe
Warmer Weather Forecast for Week Across Plains
Weather outlook for Feb 3 to 8 across upper Mississippi lower Missouri valleys and northern central plains. Unsettled in north with occasional snow. south mostly fair with minor precipitation in the southeast. Temperatures above normal, with near normal in parts of the northeast.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
North
No. 4 No. 3 and No. 6 matchups listed
A sports schedule lists March matchups with rankings No. 4 against No. 5 and No. 1 versus No. 8, followed by No. 2 versus No. 3. March 12 features The Big Feed with three games at 7:00, 7:45, and 8:30.
Rosenheim Shot Down in Chicago by Three Gang Assassins
Julius Rosenheim, investigator for the Chicago Crime Commission, was murdered by three gunmen in a curtained car. Two fired automatic pistols while the third drove away, the crime described by witnesses as a typical gang job. Frank J. Loesch demanded drastic action to end Chicago’s murder evil following the killing.
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Chicago
U.P
Julius Rosenheim
Chicago Crime Commission
Frank J. Loesch
The
Crime Commission
Rosenheim
Tug Sinks Off Texas Coast
A swift yacht Versa left Port Arthur Texas to search about 70 miles at sea for the tug Edgar F. Coney reported to have gone down with all hands aboard. The tug carried 14 crew and officers. Captain Westeren of the Liebri tanker confirmed the sinking after a wireless message.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Edgar F. Coney
Liebri
Westeren
No Rains Lead to Umbrella Maker's Inquest Death
London inquest hears hot weather and a steady drop in business caused the umbrella maker to take his own life. The report notes no external rain influence and cites financial strain as the motive behind the act.
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London
Truck Law Explained for Farmers Use Exemption Clarified
Washington county representative Charles O Dayton reports guidance from secretary George L McCaughan on the truck law. Farmers operating trucks mainly for their own hauling are exempt unless they hold themselves out to transport freight for the public for compensation.
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Charles O. Dayton
Washington County
George L. McCaughan
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Mec
Caughan
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Italy
Nellie Manners
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