American minister leaves Lisbon amid heavy fighting
American Minister Fred M. Deering abandons the Lisbon legation as gunfire erupts in a battle between Portuguese rebels and government forces. The State Department says the situation is serious and may persist for days as fighting rages in Lisbon and Oporto with Americans reported safe.
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Washington
Fred M. Deering
Lisbon
State Department
Deering
Oporto
Legation
Portugal
Memphis
Alexandria
Guy H. Burrage
Isherwood
Case
Tripoli
Toucey and
Breck
Napes
Sharkey and Lardner
Villetranche
Fsar
United States
Washington High School Fielded Three Basketball Teams
Three Washington high school squads are set for Friday action with one home contest. The boys team plays Harlington here while another squad travels to Richland and Columbus-Junction hosts Washington girls. Next Tuesday both boys and girls head to Brighton for postponed games, followed by Wellman and Winfield tournaments and a final home game for the Owuma boys next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harlington
Richland
Columbus — Junction
Brighton
O'umwa High School
Wellman
Winfield
Brighton Here Tonight At Eight In Independent Game
Tonight at eight o clock the Washington M C A team will meet the Brighton Independents on the floor. Brighton is one of the strongest independent teams in this section and last year won the district tournament. Huffman and Beauchamp have joined to strengthen the lineup for tonight's game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Washington , M. C. A
Huffman
Beauchamp
Coe College
Muscatine
Washington
Prohibition Should Not Be Politicized Says Former Governors
In Des Moines on February 9 two former governors, Walter Pierce of Oregon and S. Neff of Texas, urged keeping politics out of prohibition. Pierce called for ending party lines to enforce the law and proposed hard labor for liquor offenders in penitentiaries. Neff urged strict enforcement and noted naval shipping should avoid transporting liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iia
Walter M. Pierce
Oregon
Neff
Texas
Pierce
Northwest
Oregon State Penitentiary
America
United States
Prohibition Rise as Campaign Issue Across Parties
Washington February 9 The Prohibition question dominates early political chatter as Republicans and Democrats consider planting the issue in 1928 conventions The Borah plan for a party referendum draws mixed reactions while Coolidge Butler and Lowden weigh in on how the dry and wet factions might shape platforms and candidate choices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Press
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Borah
Idaho
Diaz Furies OAL Rebels in Nicaragua Battle
Managua February 3 report says government conservatives regained Chinandega after a battle in which hundreds were killed or wounded. Rebels fled toward the mountains as government cavalry pursued. American aviators Mason and Brooks blamed for bombing. US considers revoking citizenship if they took oath to Nicaragua.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Chinandega
Mason
Brooks
Mexico City
Pedro Zepeda
Juan Sacasa
Zepeda
Costa Rica
State Department
William Brooks
K. E. Mason
New Orleans
Youth Is Swinging Farther Away From Religion Says Finney
Col. John H. Finney and Bishop Charles Anderson arrived in Des Moines to launch a five day crusade against religious laxity. They warned of moral chaos from propaganda and a youth movement urged away from religion. The campaign centers at St Pauls Episcopal Church with sermons planned in Sioux City next.
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Finney
Des Moines
John H. Finney
Washington, C
Charles Anderson
Chicago
Carlyle
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Sioux City
Four Year Old Martha Griffith Dies After Illness
Martha Elizabeth Griffith four years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Griffith, died at 10 am after lifelong frailty and measles with complications. She leaves sisters Mrs Rodney Kephart, Mary, Edwin, and Margaret, with services Friday at 2 pm at M E B church led by Rev W Bowers. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Martha Elizabeth Griffith
Edwin Griffith
Martha
Rodney Kephart
Mary
Burlington
Edwin
Margaret
M. EB
W. Bowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
Kalona Woman Reported Seriously Ill at Home
Mrs. Ivo Grady of Kalona, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dean, is reported as being very seriously ill at home. The note indicates a family situation with health concerns surrounding Mrs Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivo Grady
Kalona
Ernest Dean
Local delegate visit aims to settle convention choice
Mrs A Beenblossom traveled to Crawfordsville to visit the Latimer Davis home for the week as delegates gather to elect in line with the popular view. The speaker urged not to dodge the issue and to force a final conclusion at the next convention.
Funeral Held for Alex Miller in Washington Church
The funeral of Alex Miller was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 in the Methodist church with a large crowd. Rev. W. W. Bowers and Rev. W. R. Stryker officiated as speakers shared memories of their friend. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers and local and visiting mourners in attendance.
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Alex Miller
Methodist
Washington
Washington County
W. W. Bowers
W. R Stryker
Mr. Miller
Miller
R. H. Hampsher
H. B. Knight
Jesse Miller
R. E Brown
Mary Hunter
Sam T. Donahey
Clayvee Dougherty
Milan Shields
Frank Sage
John Scamell
F. Boller
Ralph Livingston
William Etter
Elm Grove
Wilbur Marsh
John T. Sullivan
Waterloo
Lindley
Winfield
John Babcock
Chicago
John
D. Carris
Appraisers Named for Drainage Work Benefit Review
At yesterday’s county board meeting a three man committee was appointed to appraise benefits to parties involved in the drainage improvement along Washington north and east. The panel includes L. C. Young Muscatine drainage engineer James K Zeck and Charles F Dene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Washington
L. Young
Muscatine
James K. Zeck
Charles
Lindley Attends Winfield Funeral for A R Miller
J M Lindley of Winfield attended the funeral of A R Miller held yesterday, with local residents paying their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lindley
Winfield
A. R. Miller
Iowa House approves anti machine gun bill in Des Moines
The Iowa house passed a bill prohibiting possession of machine guns with amendments to the Lovrien birthway commission election plan. It shortens penalties for felon possession and excludes certain officials from prosecution. other bills on warrants for road work and pension credits for veterans were discussed in a lengthy session.
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House of Representatives
Oliver
Monona County
Nover
Skromme
Roland
Senate
State Highway Commission
Shinn
Woodbine
Harrison County
State
Seeking to Hold Majority in Line
Washington Feb. - Senate farm bloc leaders focused on keeping their party in line as the McNary Haugen measure faces a Friday 4 P M vote. Leadership urged minimal debate and awaited possible presidential signature after House passage under a special twelve hour rule. If the Senate passes first, the bill could go directly to the president for final signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Feb
Senate
Coolidge
House
Hangen
Iowa
House Agricultural Committee
China divisions reject U S neutral Shanghai plan
The north and south factions in China reject the U S proposal to make foreign concessions in Shanghai a neutral zone. Japan says the move was unsanctioned and independent. The League of Nations might be asked to create a Shanghai free zone, with Britain favoring intervention.
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Torso
China
United States
Shanghnai
Japan
Kellege
Peking
League of Nations
Shanghai
Dawan
Mayor George Maxwell Warns on Pet Theft Spree
The article reports Mayor George Maxwell addressing a surge of pet thefts on South Iowa Avenue. He promises no leniency for those caught, following several incidents where pets were removed from rear porches.
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George Maxwell
Iowa Avenue
Kood
Ys Men hear on European corn borer threat to Iowa farming
At the Washington Ys Men's weekly meeting Prof F D Butcher from Iowa State College extension warned that the European corn borer could devastate Iowa agriculture this year. He promised further farmer meetings this week. Guest Phys Dir E W Detrick announced his upcoming departure for Ohio. A musical segment featured Don Steck with Mrs Jesse Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Y's Men's Club
F. D. Butcher
Iowa State College Extension Service
Iowa
Don Steck
Jesse “Miller
Six Young People Missing From Home After Weekend
Sheriff Denison reported four Wayland youths and two Brighton girls aged 15 to 21 have been missing since Sunday evening. A Ford car tied to Paul McClintire is suspected, with possible leads toward Burlington Kansas City or Eldorado Kansas. Parents express worry as authorities investigate possible unintended trip.
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Charles M. Denison
Wayland
Brighton
Taely
Paul McClintie
Milo Miller
Lloyd Garrard
Paul Ross
Wayland Mighbodhhood
Christina Mineart
Donna Bevins
McClinth
Burlington
Kansas City
Eldorado, Kans
Cutlery Stores Feature Stirring Six Inch Airship Spoons
Stores advertise six inch silver stirring spoons shaped like airships for golfers who cannot put down the game. The novelty items merge golf lore with kitchenware appealing to fans and collectors.
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Lega
High School
Fess
Ohio
Wadsworth
Republic i
New York
Republican Party
Butler
Frank Lowden
Ilinoise, Who Has Been Mentioned As A Leading Opponent of Mr. Coolidge
Lowden
Congress
Cuarter
U.S
Martha E. Griffith
Des Moines, In
Highway Commission
Sesson
Highway Board
Benson
Fulton Fairfield
Telephone and Light and Power Companies
Fairfield
McFarlane
Tire Department
Fader
Prescott
County Boards of Supervisors
Strnet
U. S
Great Britain
London
England
Daily News
H. D. Butcher
Y’s Men
E. W. Detrick
Wayland and
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