Vanderbilt tells Mussolini car crash story in Beverly Hills
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr gives a full story of the Mussolini automobile accident in a public address by Major General Smedley D Butler. Vanderbilt says he rode with Mussolini near Rome when the premier's car struck a small girl and contends his account refutes the hit run charge. He asserts affidavits and documents support his version and describes meetings with lecture bureau heads and press coverage.
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Eral Smedley D. Butler
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Secret ‘Services
Church Night Supper and Welcome PlayWednesday Evening
A church night supper and reception for new members will be held at the Methodist church on Wednesday February 18 at 6 00 pm. The supper is pot luck with the aid society units handling kitchen and dining. After the meal Alma Hearne Holland missionary society members will present a short play followed by a social period.
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Alma Hearne Holland Suissionary Society
No Inquest Held in Riverside Death of Albert Heck
Coroner L A Jones ruled no inquest was necessary after Albert Heck 42 was found dead at his Riverside area farm. The shotgun wound to the head was self inflicted and he was alone on the farm. Heck served as a veteran and was born in Washington. He had two half sisters in Town City.
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L. A. Jones
Albert Heck
Riverside
Frank
Washington
Town City
Declan Meet Here Tonight at Washington High Auditorium
Seven Washington county high schools send Declam contestants to a county dramatic division meet at Washington High School Auditorium. Doors open at 7.00. Winners from West Chester, K Crawfordsite, Hrighton, Wellman and Washington advance from county round, with Mrs Will representing Wash. The event follows last week’s county contest in Crawfordsville for humorous and oratorical divisions.
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Wellman
Washington
Wash
Crawfordsville
1931 Cooking School Dates in City Hall Auditorium
The Home Economics Service Corporation will conduct a four day cooking school from March 10 to 13 at City Hall Auditorium. Mrs Muth Campbell will be the instructor. Last year the program drew nearly 3000 attendees over four sessions. Seating will be arranged for clear visibility and acoustics. the event is organized with Mayor John W. Ai and City Clerk Howard Fulton assisting.
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Home Economics Service Corporation
Muth Campbell
Tim Se
John W. Ai
Howard Pulton
Eureka Social Club Social Evening Report
The Eureka social club hosted a Friday gathering with a large crowd of guests. Music by W R Davison and Lester Wagner, refreshments by Mrs Wagner and assistants, and visits by Waterloo residents and local families. Several locals from Washington and nearby areas attended, marking the third winter meeting with a pleasant social scene and planned follow up hosting.
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Howard Wagner
Eureka
W. R. Davison
Lester Wagner
Wagner
Amanda Pat
Nicola
Geart Cnossen
Hetty
Waterloo
Glenn Knapp
West Chester
C. B. Davison
Washington
Cit
Bessie
Helen
Everett Snider
William Salterberg
George
Harold Glasgow
Spain delays solution as liberal government likely
Madrid reports Premier designate Jose Sanchez Guerra delaying resolution of the crisis until tomorrow after consultations with leaders to form a cabinet including liberal monarchists and republicans. London notes King Alfonso XIII faces pressure over constitutional reform and the risk of weakening royal powers.
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Jose Sancéx Guerra
Alfonso
Jos Sanchez Guerra
Gregorio. Maran
Sanchez Guerra
Spain
Iso
Sanchea Guerra
Atease
London
Alfonso XII
Trisis
Europe
Three Iowans Die in Auto Accidents
Report from Des Moines notes three Iowans killed in automobile crashes over the week. Erienberg, 20, of Buffalo Center was struck by an unidentified driver who fled the scene. Anton Allesee, 51, of Canton died after a collision with John Moran's car. Agnes Harper, of Dewitt, died in Clinton hospital from injuries after her car skidded into a ditch.
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Des Moines
R Sons
Towa
Local News Gossip and Weekend Visits Arrive in Town
Alma Beck of Burling visited for the weekend with Mrs Winnie Palmer. Mrs John Birney stays this week with her daughter Roy Krotz at Ainsworth. Ann Knottnerus guests of Blanche Brook at Winfield. Attendees at M Combe Clake services include 0 J Rice and daughters Mabel Elma Frances Lillian Dora Minick and others. Howard Meatl John Work Will Jones Ray Reeves Carl Dunbar away yesterday. Lester Wagner chopping wood Monday. Cox of Knoxville inspector of hatchery flocks and Harry Ramseyer visited last Tuesday morning.
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Alma Beck
Burling
Winnie Palmer
John Birney
Roy Krotz
Ainsworth
Ann Knottnerus
Blanche Brook
Miss Brook
Winfield
M. Combe-Clase
Mt. Pleasant
J Rice
Mabel
Elma
Frances
Lilian
Dora Minick
D.N. Anwyl
Mise
Beth
Demons at Mt Pleasant in return game hopes for revenge
Washington high school Demons seek to rebound after a 15 to 13 loss to Mt Pleasant Panthers as they host Mt Pleasant in a season closer. A win could lift Washington to second place depending on other league results, while a loss may drop them to last in percentage. The Demons hold home court wins except for an early setback to Muscatine, while Mt Pleasant just claimed the Henry County title by beating Mt Union. The city also features a junior college game against Centerville and a county high school basketball tournament slate with eight schools.
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Mt. Pleasant Panthers
Washington High School
Washington
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Muscating
Henry County
Mt. Union
Centerville
Washington Junior College
Cardinals
Burlington
Ainsworth
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Katona
Riverside
West Lchester
Wellman
School Building at Casey Damaged by Fire
A fire today damaged the Casey grade school in Casey Iowa, burning the roof of the building. No students were injured. The damage to the structure is estimated at about $5,000.
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Casey
Iowa
Snowbound group freed from schoolhouse trap in New York
Six people imprisoned by heavy snowdrifts since Saturday were rescued today from a small schoolhouse between Chateaugay and Ellenburg. Five men and women escaped as rescuers reached the building amid continued snowfall and freezing temperatures.
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N. Y
Chateaugay
Ellenberg
Petition to divert motor vehicle fees to city streets
Citizens in towns within the Municipal League of Iowa signed a petition addressed to the state legislature urging that motor vehicle license fees paid by residents be allocated to city and town street projects. The measure argues it won’t harm counties with road bonds and aims to cut local property taxes. Mayor Joan Applegate reported broad signing support with only two abstentions.
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Senten
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Joan Applegate
Results in boys county S S league
The M E Bluejays beat Brighton Moves 24 to 20 in county Sunday school basketball games. West Chester M E defeated Ainsworth U P 16 to 14. Washington Baptists and Mr E Bulldogs forfeited due to insufficient players. Finals set February 28 at the Y between M F Intermediate and M E Bluejays.
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M. E. Bluejays
Boys drown when car breaks the ice inland lake tragedy
Three boys drowned when their automobile plunged through thin ice on Lake Jordan near Odessa Michigan. The car sank and witnesses described the scene as the lake splintering under the impact. Rescue efforts followed but were unsuccessful.
Real estate man A Fay Smith jailed for embezzlement
Council Bluffs Feb 16 A Fay Smith prominent real estate man and civic leader pleaded guilty to embezzlement after a grand jury convened. He was sentenced to five years in Fort Madison by District Judge C D Wheeler for embezzling 100 entrusted by Mrs M D Holden to invest in mortgages.
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Council Bluffs
A. Fay Smith
Fort Madison
D. Wheeler
Smith
M.D. Holden
Veterans' bonus bill moves in congress amid clash
Washington February 16 The veterans bonus measure, a compromise among four cash bonus proposals, advances before the House under expedited rules. The action marks an open break with the White House as Speaker Longworth pushes the bill despite administration opposition. The bill would raise the loan percentage on adjusted service certificates from 22 1 2 to 60 percent, with the Bacharach reset enabling veterans to borrow up to half maturity value and switch loans to a 4 12 percent rate.
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Hoover
Longworth
White House
Treasure Mellon House
Wheatast
Sashington
Bacharach
Valentine Party Brightens Brighton Leaguers Visit Friends
Brightstown notes report a meeting of Young People from the Methodist Epworth League at Fairfield as a Valentine party. Mrs. Cora Pringle hosted Harmony Club. Burlington visitors included Mrs. Frank Hoskins and others. Several residents traveled to Washington and Corning for visits and funerals. Local families move houses, and many residents attend church and community gatherings.
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Rpworth League
Fairfield
Cora Pringle
Harmony Club
Frank Hoskins
Co Pringle
Raymond Kessel
Myrtle Helmick
Burlington
Ira Sehafer
L. B Helmick
Washington
Betty Teun
Princeton
Hosin
Russell Morgan
Harvey Leeper
Ad McCarty
Grace Wanerus
Edwin Wanerus
J.P. Frain
Corning
Chauncey Stone
Nat Hirt
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King's Henchman Vere Tirabazon Ponsonby Named Governor General
A historical report notes Vere Tirabazon Ponsonby appointed Governor-General of the Dominion of Canada succeeding Lord Wilingdon, who will become Viceroy of India. The passage references other titled figures Duncannon Haron Ponsonby and Fadl of Jesse and notes their veteran status and roles in the British imperial hierarchy.
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Vere Tirabazon Ponsonby
Jesse ‘Orough
Haron Ponsonby
Duncannon
Haseen
Dominion of Canada
Lord Wilingdon
Indi
Dollar Days Last of Week in Washington
Washington merchants announce three dollar days Thursday Friday and Saturday with attractive special prices on quality merchandise. The Journal cooperates and will publish daily updates as local business men join the promotion.
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Wate
Furl
Young People in First Meet at Union Church
The first Young People meeting of the season gathered at 8:30 p.m. with Leigh W. Soule delivering a vivid tale titled The Other Wise Man. Music by Lester Thompson, piano accompaniment, and a candlelit setting framed the evening. Verna Palmer announced no Happy Hour next Sunday due to a union church service, with the next gathering planned for March 1.
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Leigh W. Soule
Happy Hour
Union Church
Chicago Gangster Dead of Pneumonia in Wave of Violence
Chicago reports the death of Walter Stevens, once called the dean of Chicago gunmen, as pneumonia claims his life amid a long line of gangland killings since the Dion O Banion era. The era of “careers” ending in violence continues to unfold.
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Dion O'Banion
Walter
Stevens
Dean
al Capone
Legislature Votes to Create Six Member State Game Commission
DES MOINES Feb 16 The Iowa House passed 70 to 27 a bill to form a six member non salaried appointive state fish and game commission to oversee wildlife conservation. Debate cited alleged inefficiency and political ties in the current fish and game department and included a call for the chief game warden salary set at 4000 yearly.
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ES Moines
Town House of Representatives
Sh and Game Commission
Fish and Game Department
Des Moines
State Fish and Home Department
Leonard Simmer
Simmer
Cars in Collision Near Keota Damages Reported
J H Crawford an employee building the natural gas pipeline and Livers on Helscher of Keota collided at the junction of road No 2 and Aside road south of Keota this morning. Both cars were damaged but no serious injuries. Crawford suffered a back injury not believed to be serious. Two men in his car and Helscher were unhurt. Edna Ruth Bridges and Mrs B L Rouse visited their parents at Muscatine yesterday.
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J. H. Crawford
Leverson Helscher
Keota
Crawford
Helscher
Edna and
Ruth Bridges
B. L. Rouse
Mrs
D. M. Bridges
Muscatine
State Theater Opens Tonight
The State theater opens tonight at 6 with owners Ralph and Clyde Pratt realizing a 20 year dream. The debut feature Birth of a Nation and an Oklahoma land rush epic headline a program expected to draw a full house. No matinee today. daily matinees start tomorrow afternoon as last minute preparations finish.
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Clyde Pratt
Washington
Lotto
Okelahoma
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