Edwin Denby Dies in Detroit Hotel At 59
Edwin Denby former secretary of the navy and Michigan congressman died suddenly of heart failure in a Detroit hotel. He was 59, a partner in a law firm with Joseph J. Kennedy and Leland Kennedy, survived by son Edwin Jr. and daughter Marian. Denby had been in good health recently and remained active in law practice. He was associated with the Teapot Dome scandal era as a critic of Charles H. Doheny and Harry F. Sinclair but never charged with wrongdoing. He previously enlisted as a private in the Marines during World War I.
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Snow Returns With Three Inches of Fresh Fall
The latest system produced about three more inches of snowfall overnight, following a brief thaw. Strong winds and plunging temperatures accompanied the snow, signaling a continued cold spell across the region.
Cars Crash Today at Oakdale Four Hurt
Four persons injured when a southbound interurban collided head on with a northbound car stalled in a snowdrift on a curve two miles south of Oakdale. Several others were shaken up in the mishap reported from Oakdale on February 8.
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Bitter cold and storms toll lives in Europe and Asia
Bitter cold and storms continued across Europe and Asia. At least eighty six deaths were reported with more feared as communications remain disrupted in outlying districts.
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Saturday's Five Best Radio Features 1929 Summary
Radio listings highlight five prime features from United Press. Highlights include The Goldman band on WJZ by 7 CST, Cam! rose symphony on WEAF by 8 CST, Rol fe's dance orchestra on WEAF by 9 CST, and Rama presenting Human Hearts on WJZ network.
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Northcott faces ranging sentence in Riverside case
Gordon Stewart Northcott, youth- crime case in Riverside, faces a potential ranging sentence as authorities pursue the allegations. The case centers on multiple complainants and the investigation continues with legal proceedings and court actions forthcoming.
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Hoover plans special session of congress and tariff debate
President-elect Hoover outlines plans to summon a special session around mid April focusing on farm relief and tax revision. Senator Smoot of Utah will present Hoover’s ideas to Republican leaders in Washington and discuss agricultural rate adjustments and tariff policy with farm leaders before the inauguration speech.
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Car trip described in Muscatine fragment
An unclear Muscatine excerpt notes a car trip and mentions the city but provides few readable names or details. The readable portion hints at travel by car and a Muscatine reference, lacking concrete dates, people, or outcomes.
Nunamaker Leads Horseshoe Pitchers in World Championship
Blair Nunamaker of Cleveland opens a dominant stretch in the world championship rounds in St. Petersburg Florida as he gains nine victories and only one defeat. Davis, the defending champ, drops. Duryee and Mitreigs also fade from contention while Mayme Francisco regains the women’s title by defeating Cole and Rouillette in Grand Rapids.
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Renewed Rioting in Bombay Amid Hindu Pathan Clash
Renewed rioting in Bombay between Hindus Pathans and others led to an estimated 500 injured. The violence, sparked Monday by beliefs that Hindu mill workers kidnapped children for religious offerings, continued today across the city with clashes near construction sites and mills.
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Farewell party as Darbyshire family to move to Iowa
Mr and Mrs Will Miller hosted a Saturday farewell at their home for the Darbyshires who will relocate to Tingley Iowa. Rev Vernon Carter and Henry Ballard families spent time visiting. Nearby residents hosted neighbors and a Havre social club gathering was planned for Thursday while a Wineville rancher faced an imminent death sentence in county court.
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Award Cup to Volleyball Champs at Yo MC Ceremonies
A tin cup trophy was awarded to the bo ese men's volleyball champions after a tournament at the Yo MC. Clarence Logan accepted the cup as team captain amid a banquet in the community room. A pre-final match against the professional men decided the championship. The event featured a dinner, costumes, and reported disciplinary moments including a shirt dispute involving Dick McCleery and Ralph Gibson.
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Funeral of Miss Loftiss Saturday in Donds Iowa
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Donds Iowa for Miss Inez Loftiss 21 who died yesterday at Sunny Slope sanitarium where she had been receiving treatment Burial beside her mother. Miss Loftiss home was in Washington for about ten years and she graduated from Washington school two years ago She was a member of the local Methodist church She leaves her father W D Loftiss recently moved from Washington Champaign three brothers Morris Walter Champaign Rex White Springs Ark and one sister Mrs Frank W Bandy Washington
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Debated Measures Highlight Iowa Senate Session
Des Moines reports show tension as the Motare rule limited debate on a minor measure. House moves stalled over a judiciary bill for a ninth supreme court justice while tax and road issues sparked committee activity and prep for future votes.
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Death in Fire Reveals John D. Rock Feller Jr Relative
A fire swept a shabby rented room killing a woman linked to John D. Rockfeller Jr as investigators learn the victim’s identity. Sparks from a grate fed the blaze, and the corpse was removed to the mortuary amid initial newspaper confusion over the deceased’s exact relation to the famous name.
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King George to Seashore for Medical Rest in Britain
London reports the king, after nearly three serious illnesses, will be moved to Goxnos, Sussex, then Craigwell House depending on weather and doctors orders. Queen Mary will depart for Craigwell House five minutes after. Radio confirms clinical signs remain stable.
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Stewart Addresses Personal Appeal in Standard Oil Fight
The article covers Stewart's continued bid to retain leadership of Standard Oil Indiana, despite opposition from Rockefeller forces. It notes his public plea, a stockholders protective committee statement, and a review of his tenure showing market value growth from 170 million to about 500 million dollars. It also mentions a Utah or Washington jury acquittal context and a February 14 public tax hearing pending before the Ways and Means committee.
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Iowa Road Bond Suit Heard Before Supreme Court
Iowa's 100,000,000 road bond issue faced final Supreme Court arguments as Attorney General John Fletcher challenged its constitutionality. Fletcher contended the act violates state Constitution provisions on debt, payment terms, and legislative power, arguing the law threatens constitutional government and places the court under legislative control. Marley Stipp defended the executive branch, while justices pressed questions regarding the measure’s legality and potential impact on fiscal policy.
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Funeral of Mrs Walker Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. S A Walker formerly of Washington and Ainsworth who died at her son Ed McGee home in Iowa City were held this afternoon at 2 30 at the Goodine Funeral Parlors conducted by Rev W B McCrory of Ainsworth. Bearers were Hal Ralster Trant Humble Robert Grimes Robert Lowe Pollock Wallace and ver Springman. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Harold Hillman Dies in Florida drummer with Schubert orchestra
Word arrived of the death of Harold Hillman about 30 in Florida on Wednesday. He played drums with the Schubert orchestra organized by George Bickford and lived in Washington while with the group. Burial is planned at Cadilas, Mien, per a message to Mr. and Mrs. M. Bickford. He leaves a wife and children.
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County Doctors Meet at Hospital
The regular monthly meeting of the Washington county Medical Association was held yesterday evening. Dinner was served at 6:30 at the county hospital, after which physicians adjourned to the parlor of Mrs Wes' home. An interesting discussion on cancer was given by Dr. Howard L. Beye, head of the surgical department at the State University of Iowa medical college.
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Subdue Riots in Pennsylvania Jail Report
Reading Pennsylvania reports a riot by nearly 200 prisoners at Reading County jail. Police, guards, and detectives, aided by a tear gas bombardment, restored order after furniture and dishes were smashed and beds burned. Warden A J Rhoads cites inmate Mike Terrizai 19 as instigator for threats and arson plots. Terrizzi faced solitary confinement and a restricted diet.
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Vatican Italian Pact To Be Signed Next Monday
Rome February 8 The Vatican and Italian government announced that the peace pact will be signed Monday. The ceremony was moved from Sunday due to incomplete preparations.
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