Britain Ready to Scrap Her Battleships
Britain signals willingness to scrap battleships down to 15 under Washington treaty with two years to complete if others agree, though no concrete proposal yet submitted to naval conference. Controversy arises over classes for light cruisers and destroyers with Japan France and Italy debating categorization. Submarine abolition discussed as France drafts proposal to be presented by Premier Tardieu in plenary session.
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London
U.P
Great Sustain
Britain
Naval Conference
U.R
St. James Palace
France
Japan
Italy
Stir
Andrew Tardieu
Tardieu
Paris
Ainsworth to Host Washington County Conference Feb 20
Ainsworth church schools will host the Washington county older boys and older girls conference February 20 using United Presbyterian and Methodist churches. About 200 delegates are expected with banquet at 6 p.m. Walter Hutton leads the event with a team of workers. Each school may send as many delegates as desired, grouped by six with a leader, and registrations are due by February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Church Schools
Washington County
United Presbyterian and Methodist
Walter Hutton
Ainsworth Committee
White Shrine Benefit Party Planned After Temple Fire Loss
Announcement for a White Shrine benefit party at the nurses home next Wednesday at eight. Reservations through Miss Beulah Harvey or Mrs D W Dayton, chair and assistant chair in charge. Refreshments will be served as the organization seeks funds after a $1,900 loss in the Temple building fire.
Army Officer Named to Lead Clean-up of Washington DC
President Hoover plans Maj. Gen. Herbert Crosby to head the District of Columbia as commissioner in charge of police fire and traffic. Crosby, retired cavalry chief, is described as a strict disciplinarian whose appointment drew protest from local business groups fearing a military clean-up. The White House cited Attorney General Mitchell ruling Crosby would hold civilian status after retirement. Crosby’s record shows commendations for regiment discipline and training.
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Washingon
U.pr
Hoover
Herbert B. Crosby
Army Cavalry
District of Columbia
Crosby
Washington
Philadelphia
Smedley Butler
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
White House
Mitchell
Corporation to Stabilize Wheat
The wheat advisory committee urged immediate formation of a wheat stabilization corporation under the agricultural act. William G. Kellogg said incorporation papers are being prepared as the committee seeks to stabilize markets after wheat touched seasonal lows and began a small recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Wheat Advisory Committee
Federal Farm Board
William G. Kellogg
Stabilization Corp
Pollok Wallace speaks to Y's Men on city marshal work
Pollok Wallace addressed the Y's Men's club in the Y community room Tuesday, detailing the city marshal's duties in a city of Washington size. He described humor and seriousness, stressing tactful handling of mischievous youths and sharing experiences. New members John Winga and Keith Vine joined, as the club voted to fund milk for needy children via Miss Leona Allen the school nurse.
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Pollok ‘Wallace
Y’s Men’s Club
Pollok
Washington
John Winga
Keith Vine
Y's Men's Club
Leona Allen
U's
Taft's Condition Unchanged, Pulse Satisfactory
Washington Feb 6 taft's condition remains unchanged with pulse satisfactory though nourishment proves difficult physicians said in a bulletin issued before noon Taft's doctors reported no new complications and his overall status was stable today resulting from his illness.
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Washington
U.P
William Howard Taft
Party Guests Volunteer to Aid Treasury
The note calls for friends and both men and women to attend the party, enjoy themselves, and help replenish the treasury. The plan emphasizes community participation and fundraising aims.
Debate Rule Set On Williamson Bill In House
The House adopted a rule to limit general debate to four hours as it opened discussion on the Williamson bill transferring prohibition enforcement from the treasury to the justice department. The issue drew legal and constitutional arguments from Roscoe Pound and Senator Wagner, while the Senate advanced multiple resolutions and approved $81.4 million in federal road aid.
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Washington
U.P
House
Treasury
Justice Department
Law Enforcement Commission
Congress
Williamson
Dean Roscoe Pound
Harvard
House Judiciary Committee
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
New York Supreme Court
Alfred K Smith
Senate
First Volleyball Matches Played For Week One
The results from last night show team No. 2 led by captain Mike Logan defeating team No. 1 led by Lewis Warren 15 6 15 11 12 15. Team No. 4 with captain Chas Davis defeated team No. 3 led by Ralph Gibson 15 13 11 15 15 10. Team No. 6 with captain Dave Fider defeated team No. 5 led by S A Dicker son 15 13 10 15 15 11. Next week matchups: No. 1 vs No. 3 No. 2 vs No. 5 No. 4 vs No. 6.
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Mike Logan
Lewis Warren
Chas. Davis
Ralph Gibson
Dave Fider
S. A. Dickerson
Montgomery Ward Force Visits Ottumwa Feud Ends In Ottumwa Victory
Montgomery Ward staff and employees from Ottumwa attended a social at Ottumwa with a feed and party. A basketball game between the two stores ended 3 to 28 in favor of Ottumwa, with several dark horses performing well. Floyd Beatty said a return game will be arranged soon.
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Montgomery Ward
Ottumwa
Floyd Beatty
Washington
House Passes Bill to Tax Butterlike Compounds
The House approved a bill 245 to 74 to tax colored cooking compounds resembling butter. Proponents say the tax protects dairy farmers. opponents warn hardship for consumers who cannot afford butter. The measure would tax these compounds like oleomargarine and moves to the Senate.
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House
Washington
Senate
Anniversary Week For Boy Scouts Observed Locally
Local Boy Scout troops plan a week of meetings and contests to mark the national anniversary. Activities start Sunday with church services and include a Monday joint Scout meeting, Wednesday patrol contests, a Saturday flap jack banquet, and an evening basketball game.
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United States
Boy Scouts of America Organization
Act of Congress
Vublic
Washington Scouts
Chicago Stile Payroll Crisis Triggers Citywide Unease
Chicago workers face a third unpaid payday as police, firemen, and other city employees go six weeks without wages. Officials struggle to borrow funds amid a mounting debt load while crime spikes with seven gang killings and rapacious bombings dominating one week of turmoil.
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Chicago
Iowa Business Activity Rises in 1929 led by August
Iowa City Feb. 6. Major business activity in Iowa during 1929 rose 6.9 percent from 1928, with August as the peak month. Auto sales climbed 24.9 percent, electric power production up 12.2 percent, and life insurance sales up 8.8 percent, per Dr. George R. Davis of the University of Iowa bureau of business research.
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Iowa City
U.P
Iowa
George R. Davis
University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research
Sunday School Attendance Contest Begins in Washington
The Methodist and United Presbyterian Sunday schools kick off a unique twelve week contest to see which church has the best attendance record among men over eighteen. February through April will determine the winner, with a banquet and entertainment planned for late April. Captains include M C DeLong for United Presbyterian and Sam Sands for Methodist, with support from pastors Rev A W Henke and Rev D C Fulton.
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Washington
Methodist
United Presbyterian
United Presbyterians
M. C. DeLong
Sam Sands
A. W. Henke
D. C. Fulton
Senate Battle Over Tariff Reduction Passes After Reconsideration
In Washington a prolonged Senate dispute over Barkley’s amendment cut acetic anhydride duty from five to two and a half cents per pound. After multiple tied and recounted tallies, Harrison shifted his vote to enable a reconsideration, finally yielding a 41 to 39 result in favor of the amendment and a reduced tariff.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Finance Committee
Vandenburg
Michigan
Tydings
Maryland
Goldsborough
Harrison
Miss
Mason Committees Plan New Temple After Fire
Washington Masonic groups of ten men in building and finance committees work on plans to erect and pay for a replacement temple after the January 19 fire. They meet daily with architects and lenders and aim to present recommendations soon. Debris removal continues as the basement floor is examined to assess foundation damage for a summer rebuild.
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Washington
Farm Board Seen Obsolete As Farmers Take Charge
Alexander Legge, chairman of the federal farm board, said at a Wisconsin gathering that the farm board will soon be unnecessary as farmers gain control of marketing. He cited centralized cooperative sales as the path for farmers to obtain the advantages of large manufacturing firms. Central cooperatives will be owned and controlled by farmers, not the government.
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Madison
Wis
U.P
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Farm Board
Faster Sunday Date Set for April 20
The calendar marks Faster Sunday on April 20 this year with observances scheduled across churches and communities. Organizers urge participation and note updated service times and related events.
Assassination attempt wounds Mexican President Ortiz Rubio
President Pascual Ortiz Rubio was shot at his inauguration, his jaw broken but he is reported resting well. Police seek some 300 suspects as investigators pursue motives and possible connections with Daniel Flores, while Hoover sends condolences to the injured First Lady.
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Mexico City
Pascual Ortiz Rubio
Daniel Flores
Assin
Mexico
National Stadium
Demons Poised for Upset as Washington Faces Fairfield
Washington high school basketball fans anticipate a victory over Fairfield after a 24 to 20 season opening loss. The Demons, led by Mc Avoy Westermark Wells Schultz and Ahrens, seek to prove their improved depth with a curtain raiser against Fairfield’s second team at 7 15 p m and the main game at 8 p m.
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Washington
Fairfield
Washington High School
Ottumwa
Jim Shultz
Kiesey
Demons
McAvoy
Westermark
Wells
Schultz
Ahrens
L. A. Glwenkin
Hendricks
Webster
Barden
Walker
White
Crayne
Ore
Arende
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Army
Washington, D. C
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Y’s Men
Taft
Dean Pound
Wickersham
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Loop
John A. Swanson
Harry Olaon
Municipal Court
Methodist and
United Presbyterian Church
MASON
Bessy
Ortiz Rubio
Senora Rubio
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