United States Faces Mexico and Nicaragua Crises in 1927
Washington assesses two volatile Latin American confrontations as Kellogg weighs action over the Mexican oil lane and seizure threats. Officials note pressure from powerful interests and Borah allies, amid fears of Nicaragua aid to rebels and calls to end occupation upon Congress return.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Nicaragua
Kellogg
Calles
Congress
State Department
Europe
South America
Norris
Nebraska
Wheeler
Montana
Dr Hull to Receive Baseball Letter from Iowa State
Dr Henry C Hull of Washington will receive the honorary I and old gold sweater from Iowa State University January 14. A 1894 Iowa freshman, he played in the outfield for the baseball team and later practiced medicine here. He also quarterbacked for two seasons on the second football team at Town City.
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State University of Iowa
University Athletic Management
Henry C. Hull
Washington
University
Hull
Northwestern Medical School
Evanston
University of Town City
Iowa City
Nebraska
Prohibition Plot Targeted Milwaukee Whiskey Ring
Prohibition agents arrested Perman A. Knopf, president of Ready Drug Co, amid a plot to flood Milwaukee with whiskey. Twenty physicians were questioned after selling blank prescriptions to a wholesaler. Knopf admitted irregularities and was released on bail to appear before a U S court official. Ten physicians reportedly signed releases of their liquor permits, yet indictments remain possible.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Prohibition
Perman A. Knopf
Ready Drug Company
Knopf
Bill for Iowa creates state board of eugenics
A proposed bill, reportedly backed by Gov. Hammill, would establish a state board of eugenics to examine and sterilize individuals deemed feeble minded, insane, epileptic, moral degenerates, sexual perverts, or habitually criminal. The board would include health and hospital superintendents and operate with nonpaying members, with court appeals possible to the supreme court.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Board of Eugenics
General Assembly
United Press
State Commissioner of Public Health
Clarinda
Cherokee
Independence
Mt. Pleasant
Glenwood
Woodward
Psychopathic Hospital
Town City
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
Boards of Eugenics
Supreme Court
Wyman Independents Take Win Over Mt Union 24 to 17
In Wyman Ja Dec 81 the Wy man Independents defeated the Mt Union Independents on the local floor last night 24 to 17. H Rees and S Hammond starred for Wy man. Next home game will be January Std against the Danville Independents.
Unidentified Player Revealed in College Basketball Records
The piece notes a player who appeared as J. Brown but was not listed in college records and only recently identified by university authorities. He promised to return January 14 for a sweater. The letter awards tie to a three day dedication program for the new field house at the university with January 12 14 and 15 dates and features the Iowa Michigan basketball game.
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Dr. Hu
J. Brown
California Town Endures Series of Earth Tremors
Calexico California was rattled by a sequence of earth tremors early today. City officials report substantial structural damage to buildings including window shops and homes though no structures collapsed. Several cracked edifices may require demolition.
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Calexico
Cal
Letts Citizen Murder Victim in Domestic Tragedy
I W Gage a 55 year old bricklayer was shot by Harry Jacoby a telephone lineman during a quarrel at the Gage home in Letts Iowa. Gage died six hours later in a hospital. Jacoby arrested in a drunken condition and admitted the shooting. A coroner likely to conduct an investigation.
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Gage
Jacoby
Not Many Cases Noted for Trial in January Term Docket
District court notes a lighter docket with few trial-ready cases for the January term. Only one law firm submitted a list of cases they are prepared to try, including actions tied to the closed Farmers and Merchants Bank. Noted cases include Andrews vs White Cocklin Eldridge and the City of Washington and Leach vs Maxwell Griffith Perry Dankwardt Edmondson Shalla Testroet Porter Grant and Eden.
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Acticiles
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Andrews
White
Cocklin
Eldridge
City of Washington
Leach
Maxwell
Griffith
Perry
Dankwardt
Edmondson
Shalla
Testroet
Porter
Grant
Eden
Card of Thanks for Mrs Joseph Carson
I thank all neighbors and friends for floral offerings sympathy and many kindnesses shown during the illness and death of my husband Mrs Joseph Carson.
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Joseph Carson
Conservation as to crop acreage urged on farmers
Washington January 1 1927 The United States Department of Agriculture urges general conservatism in crop acreage for the year 1927 noting 1926 was disappointing for cotton and other staples while some winter wheat potatoes and certain livestock products did well The report cites a warning from 1926 for the cotton belt and livestock producers and discusses price falls in cotton grain and fruit markets.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
New Year Traffic Rules Aim to Ease City Congestion
New York adopts a broad traffic code from the Police Traffic Board to protect pedestrians at crossings not guarded by officers or signals. Drivers must yield to pedestrians. police may override signals in emergencies. longer intervals between signal changes are set to improve safety and traffic flow.
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Police Traffic Board
New York
Krizer Seeds Highlight Iowa Corn Exhibits in 1927 Plans
N. H. Krizer of Rose Hil Iowa seeds four corn varieties for 1927 Iowa agricultural shows He stored 4000 bushels of seed in his farm drying area and offers them at 3.00 per bushel with 1.00 per bushel payment to reserve or ship Later he gained first and second at Chicago International Show in 1925 and 1926 with Krizer’s yellow dent Krug’s yellow dent Reid’s yellow dent and 90 day white He is known as the Seed Corn Specialist and designed the seed corn display at the Iowa State Fair
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N. U. Krizer
Rose Hill, Jr
Chicago
Krizer
Iowa
Krug
Reid
Corn Belt
N.H. Krizer
Rove Hil
American Counsel Hears Kidnaping Report From Mexico
In Washington on January lee structured the American Counsel at Chihuahua to probe the kidnaping of two American mine engineers by Mexican bandits and seek authorities’ action and their release. Kelloge denied Sheffield resignation or recall as ambassador.
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Washington, D. C
Chihbuhua
Mex
Kelloge
Bheffield
New York Welcomes Year 1927 With Wet Rowdy New Year
New York crowds clogged Broadway as rain and party fervor marked New Year 1927. Officers coped with dissipating chaos while revelers pressed forward, a woman was saved from a Rialto crush, and a Brooklyn restaurant shooting left Harry Smith dead. Chicago also saw violent disorder as officers fought a mob after a molestation arrest and mob pursuit near the loop.
Washington county licenses 3628 autos for 1927 as year closes
The county treasurer’s office reports 3628 autos licensed for 1927, up 200 from 1926 start. Two busy days brought the total near 5200 by year end, with 2000 cars remaining to be licensed. Delays incur higher penalties. old plates face sheriff arrest.
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Washington County
J. A. Jones
Willis Beatty
Washington
R. & Warfel
Leigh Wallace
Civil Service Exam Open for Post Office Clerk and Carrier
Fred S. Downing, secretary of the local civil service board, announces an open competitive exam for the Washington post office clerk and carrier positions to be held soon. Applications close January 5, 1927, on prescribed forms obtainable from Secretary Downing at the post office. Interested applicants should see Downing without delay to secure blanks.
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Fred S. Downing
United States Civil Service Board
Washington Post Office
Mr. Downing
Downing
State Officials Share New Year Resolutions for Iowa
Iowa state officials from Governor Hammill to the board of control spell out New Year aims. Hammill aims to enrich Iowa with character and courage in divine situations. Romaay seeks to lighten the tax burden. McClune vows to follow Matthew 7 12. Johnson promotes efficiency and economy. Gibson pledges booster spirit. Thornburg stays optimistic despite bank failures and low corn prices.
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Hammill
Iowa
Walter Romaay
James McClune
Ray Johnson
Been Gibson
Mark G. Thornburg
Brighton News Highlights and Tragic Death in Community
Mrs Otis Black of Kansas City visits in Brighton with Mr and Mrs Charlie Johnson. Jo Maya died Thursday after kerosene fire injuries at Fairfield hospital. Robi Griffith returns from visit with son Malcolm in Iowa City.
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Brighton
Otis Black
Kansas City
Mrs Black
Charlie Johnson
Mere
Jo Maya
Pairfield Howpical
Robi Griffith
Malcolm
Lowa City
Martin of low City Enjoys Weeklong Home Vacation
Local resident Martin returns to Low City for a week of home relaxation and family time. Neighbors report a quiet stay with no plans for public appearances or events during the visit.
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Martin
Low City
Ggum
Washington High School Basket Team Back in Practice
Washingtons boys basketball under Coach J A McKinstry resumed practice after a holiday break with daily sessions at the Y M C A. The next game is against Burlington on Friday January 7 at home, with Mt Pleasant and other fixtures tentative or pending scheduling changes.
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Washington High School
J. A. McKinstry
Vinton
Cedar Falls
Washington
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
1926 Marriage Licenses Number 128 in Washington
Washington youth again showed eagerness to marry with 128 licenses issued at the courthouse in 1926 matching 1925. The final license of the year was granted to Omar Sleichter of Riverside and Ima Durst of Washington.
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Washington
Court House
Omar Sleichter
Riverside
Ima Durst
Business Quiet in Washington Today
The city shows a subdued New Year mood with many stores open but few shoppers. Holiday hours prevail at the courthouse post office banks and various businesses while congregational dinners and business meetings mark observances at the First and Second United Presbyter ian churches.
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Usull
Court House
First
Second United Presbyterian Churches
Dr P L Etter Announces New Resident Phone Number
Dr P L Etter lists a new contact number for the residence as 818 black, 274¢, noted in a terse telephonic update.
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P. L. Etter
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