Ed M Smih Appointed Secretary of State by Hamill
Former State Senator Ed M Smith of Winterset is named secretary of state by Governor Hamill to succeed Walter Ramsay who died unexpectedly. The 57 year old publisher and former county official accepted the post effective February 15 after arranging his business affairs. He was born October 31, 1870 in Jackson County and has worked as teacher, county superintendent and Winterset postmaster.
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Des Moines
Ed M. Smith
Winterset
Hammill
Smith
Walter C. Ramsay
Disasters Claim 91 European Lives Across Europe
News recounts 91 deaths from weekend disasters across Europe. Miners entombed at Whitehall England. 24 fishermen killed after leaving Leningrad. storms in west Norway and a British hurricane claim 21 more lives. River Mersey drowning adds 11, Shocks from Rudshenko iron works kill 12 in Russia. Extensive damage and thousands injured amid 104 mph winds in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Lincoln Cathedral damage.
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London
Europe
Whitehall
England
Leningrad
Norway
British Isles
Mersey
Rudshenkovo Iron Works
Russia
Moscow
Berliner Vossishce Zeitung
Liverpool
Birmingham
Manchester
Lincoln Cathedral
Ramsay Funeral Held at Belmond
Final rites and burial were conducted yesterday in Belmond for Walter G. Ramsay Secretary of State who died suddenly at his Des Moines home from a brain hemorrhage. State officials and a large local crowd attended with services at the Presbyterian church and Masonic burial.
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Belmond
Walter G. Ramsay
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Bealers Visit Ill Father in North Liberty
Mr. and Mrs. William Bealer and son Donald of north of town spent Sunday in North Liberty with Mr. Bealer's father who has been ill and was brought downstairs that day.
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William Bealer
Donald
North of Town
North Liberty
Mr. Bealer
Mrs Richard Stephens Weekend Visit in Washington
Mrs Richard Stephens of Ains Worth spent the weekend in Washington, returning with news of the trip and possible updates on the local scene.
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Richard Stephens of
Ains- Worth
Washington
Death Toll Rises to 25 in Timmins Mine Disaster
In Timmins Ont, the Hollinger consolidated gold mine disaster death toll stood at 25 as of today. During the night 18 more bodies were recovered, bringing the total to 25, while 14 men remained trapped on the 550 foot level and rescue hopes dimmed. Of 51 entombed miners, 12 were rescued alive after a Friday morning fire.
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Timmins
Ont
Hollinger Consdated
Washington Demons Prepare For Muscatine Showdown
Washington High's basketball team aims for a pair of wins over Muscatine and Mt. Pleasant after beating Fairfield. The Demons rely on their fighting spirit and a floor they like, while Muscatine features Bartlet at center and Metzgar as a steady forward.
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Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Harry Rice
Washington High School
Fairfield
Washington
Washington Demons
McIntyre
Tucker
Mr. Pleasant
Bartlet
Metzgar
Hickman Defense Abandons Hope for Verdict Set Aside
In Los Angeles on February 5 the Hickman defense said they would appeal to the California Supreme Court after Judge Trabucco’s expected denial of a motion to set aside the murder verdict and the subsequent sentencing of William Edward Hickman for the Marion Parker case.
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Los Angeles
J. J. Trabucco
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Richard Cantillon
The
United Press
Supreme Court
Trabucco
Postpone Games in County League
Four county independent basketball league games at the YMCA were postponed due to rain and muddy roads. The Wyman, Crawfordsville, and Washington Ainsworth matchups were canceled as teams could not travel and a community quarantine prevented Ainsworth's participation. Secretary Kreider canceled all games for the night.
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County Independent Basketball League
Bill Dunn
Wyman
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Washington
Sunday School Meet in Ainsworth Postponed
It is announced today that the first stop of the Sunday school tour planned for Ainsworth tomorrow evening will not be made due to impossible circumstances. No definite plans for the rest of the tour had been made. Rain and mud may cause further postponement as leaders work to inform state authorities.
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Ainsworth
Monrovia Note From A N Alberson In California
A. N. Alberson of Monrovia writes to send regards to Washington friends and mentions meeting Stanley Miller Edward Knupp Lloyd Martin and others. He notes keeping a weather eye for Ralph Dougherty Joe Link Win Smouse Willis Todd and several more from Washington and hopes to see Journal family in the west soon.
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A. N. Alberson
Monrovia
California
Alberson
Washington
Stanley Miller
Edw. Knupp
Lloyd Martin
Ralph Dougherty
Joe Link
Win Smouse
Willis Todd
W. P. Wells
Antho Vansickle
Bill Harper
B. G. Gardner
Journal
Far West
Charley Barrett Sells Interest in Earl W. Corbin & Co
Charley Barrett sells his interest in the shoe business to Earl W. Corbin, and the future firm name becomes Earl W. Corbin & Co. Barrett leaves after two years to move to Texas, having previously worked seven years at C. M. & F. Clothing Co.
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Charley Barrett
Corbin & Barrett
Mr. Corbin
Earl W. Corbin & Co
Texas
Charley
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
Southwest
Funeral services for James Ken tucky Young
Funeral services for James Kentucky Young were held Saturday at 11 in the Good in funeral parlors conducted by Dr. W. W. Bowers. The interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Fred L. Stewart Albert Franzen W. A. Gibson L. B. Lupton P. G. Ahrens and Mr. Sands.
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James Kentucky Young
Goodin
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove Cemetery
Fred L. Stewart
Albert Franzen
W. A. Gibson
L. B. Lupton
P. G. Ahrens
Mr. Sands
Funeral for Mrs. M. I. Lehr at Pleasant Hill Church
Funeral services for Mrs. M. I. Lehr were held Saturday afternoon at 229 Pleasant Hill church conducted by Rev. S. P. Telford. Pallbearers included John Nicholson James Nicholson Thomas Nicholson Clayton Nicholson Ed Nicholson and Vernus Bradford. Music by the Pleasant Hill choir. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
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M. EL. Lehr
M. I. Lehr
Pleasant Hill Church
S. P. Telford
John
James
Thomas
Clayton
Ed Nicholson
Vernus Bradford
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Nose Size Tax Sparks Tibet Crisis
A Tibetan ruler imposes a nose size tax on subjects prompting debate over fairness and privacy. Observers note the policy risks public backlash as residents weigh compliance against possible penalties.
Lawsuit in Siam Ends With Prolonged Submersion
In a quirky legal note from Siam two parties immerse themselves in water to decide a case. The party that remains submerged longest is deemed the winner, a spectacle reflecting local dispute customs.
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Siam
Store policy unchanged as new assistant joins business
The charge of the business will secure an experienced assistant to help him in the store and there will be no change in the policy of the institution.
Jury to Try Indiana Governor Jackson Opens Case
The Indiana trial of Gov. Ra Jackson for conspiracy to bribe former Gov. Warren McCray reaches a key stage as the jury is completed and opening statements begin. Special prosecutor Emsley W. Johnson starts the defense and Clyde Tones prepares the defense argument. D. C. Stephenson, ex Ku Klux Klan leader, is en route to testify, intensifying the courtroom drama.
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Ed Jackson
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Ra Jackson
Warren T. McCray
Charles M. McCabe
Johnson
Clyde
Tones
State Public Service Commission
Jackson
Stephenson
Michigan City
D. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Emsley W. Johnson
Bowers Urges Revivals In Strong Methodist Talks
The Methodist church held morning and evening services led by Dr. W. W. Bowers who urged revival of religion as essential for unity and progress. He contrasted wages of sin with the gift of eternal life and stressed humility and prayer. Music featured a fine anthem and Mrs. Gladys Miner sang Come Unto Him. Des Moines couple C A Nicholson and his wife traveled to Trumbull Nebraska for evangelistic meetings and attended their sister in law Mrs Lehr's funeral.
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Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
Howers
Bowers
Dr. Bowers
God
Jesus Christ
Paul
Gladys Miner
Miner
C. A. Nichlson
Des Moines
Trumbull, Nebr
Nicholson
L. M. Lehr
Mrs J C Cannon Shops in Washington Saturday
Mrs J C Cannon of Crawfordsville shopped in Washington on Saturday. The brief note records her visit and local shopping activity.
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J. C. Cannon
Crawfordsville
Washington
Hoover Now Admits He's A Candidate
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover announces his entry in the Ohio presidential primary, pledging to uphold Coolidge policies if nominated. He sends the letter through Col. Thad Brown of Columbus, urging strict campaign spending limits and relying on Ohio supporters to conduct the effort. Willis responds that the Ohio fight will be hard fought, with potential for a deadlock similar to 1920.
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Washington, Reh
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Col
Thad Brown
Columbus
Ohio
Coolidge
Willis
Warren G. Harding
Brown
Col. Brown
Young Grant Davis Wins Corn Eating Rooster Guess
In a city stunt at the square on Friday at 5 58 pm Grant Davis, a very young local, correctly guessed a rooster would eat 102 kernels in one minute. Judges McCleery and Warren verified the tally as the event drew a large overflow crowd blocking the north sidewalk at 9 00 pm.
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Grant Davis
Richard McCleery
Lewis Warren
Grant
Dawes Declines to Appoint Power Investigation Panel
Vice President Charles G. Dawes told the Senate he has financial interests in power concerns and will decline to appoint the five senator investigative committee under Walsh resolution if it is adopted. The move unfolds at the start of the Senate power fight as Senator Walsh pushes to probe inter relations of power companies.
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Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
Walsh
Montana
Church Leaders Talk Here Friday Budget Meeting
A conference on The Budget Needs of the Church will be held at Washington United Presbyterian Church on Friday February 17. Three prominent ministers Dr Geo EK Raist from Pasadena Dr W R Anderson of Philadelphia and Dr J H White of Pittsburgh will speak with morning and afternoon sessions including an open discussion and visiting addresses. The event targets United Presbyterians in the Iowa region and aims to mobilize support for the every member canvass before April first.
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Washington United Presbyterian Church
Willard Wylie
Geo, EK. Raist
Pasadena
Cali
W. R. Anderson
Philadelphia
Board of Foreign Missions
J. H. White
Pittsburgh
General Council of the Church
Thefternoon
Patriotic Assembly at Junior High Honors Flag and Veterans
A Friday afternoon Patriotic Assembly at the Junior High featured the Boy Scouts guiding the program and Eugena Thomas presiding. Tenor selections by the sixth grade chorus directed by Miss Reaney followed the singing of America, and Daughters of the Union Veterans presented a silk flag. Reverend Willard Wylie gave an address on the flag’s cost and history, urging students to be worthy citizens, ending with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Boy Scouts
Eugena Thomas
America
Miss Reaney
Daughters of the Union Veterans
W. J. Masson
J. D. McLaughlin
C. W. McLauughlin
Mitchell
Union Veterans
Paul Miner to Manage Graham Store in Merryville
Paul Miner and his wife plan to move their household to Merryville Missouri where he will take over management of the Graham department store and assume duties soon.
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Paul Miner
Merryville, Mo
Graham Department Store
Owls Enter Kent Schoolmaster's Sitting Room
A pair of owls landed in the sitting room of a Kent schoolmaster provoking his ire as they kept asking the question "So who?" instead of "To whom?" per London Opinion.
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Kent
London
Hunger Evident Before Eventful Minute
A describing fragment notes the subject endured brutal starvation in the three days prior to a pivotal moment yet showed clear signs of hunger throughout the period.
Lindbergh Monoplane Sighted Near Hohenwald and Talladega
Reports from Tennessee and Alabama indicate a monoplane matching the Spirit of St. Louis was seen northwest of Hohenwald at 2:30 p m local time, while a Lindbergh craft reportedly passed over Talladega at 1:05 p m en route from Havana to St Louis.
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Hohenwald, Tenn
Spirit of
Spirit of St
Kocenwald
Nashville
Talladega
St. Louis
Lindbergh
Ala
Charles Lindbergh
Havana
Birmingham
Tallahassee
Fla
Lindbergh Aims for St Louis Flight Through Fog
Col Charles A Lindbergh prepares for a non stop 1300 mile flight from Havana to St Louis under fog and rain. Major Lambert says once Lindbergh sights the Mississippi the rest will be easy and safe arrival is expected by dusk at Lambert Field.
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Lambert Field
St. Louis
Mississippi
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Albert Bond Lambert
Lindbergh
Thirty Fifth Division Air Corps
Columbia Field
Havana
Col
Lindhered
Schools Closed In Ainsworth To Curb Swillpox Epidemic
The local board of health and Ainsworth school management close schools for two weeks to curb a swillpox outbreak. Quarantines in several homes, vaccination underway, and all church services and Sunday meetings canceled during the period. Mrs Speer Miss Otto and Miss Harvey visited in Iowa City.
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C. A. Speer
Edith Otto
Buelah Harvey
Iowa City
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Ed M. Smih
Hamill
Winterset Publisher
Ramsay
Ramsey
Laura Grahament
Liberty
Demons
Hickman
Charley Barrett Sells
J. K. Young
Tibet
Frank RB. Willis
Dawes
United Presbterian
Iowa
Patriotic Assembly
Board of Health
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