Japan Expresses Regret Over Mukden Incident
Japan today conveyed sincere regrets to the United States government for the Mukden attack on American Consul Chamberlain. Ambassador Debuchi met with Secretary Stimson to express the apology and discuss a full diplomatic report, with Debuchi signaling further meetings as needed.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Mukden
Chamberlain
Debuchi
Tokio
State Department
Stimson
January Grand Jury Sworn In At District Court
Judge J. G. Patterson impaneled the January term grand jury this morning swearing in seven men from the jury box. Foreman J. Z. Hinshaw leads as jury members Fred Spangler F A Donaldson Joe Hal ler Albert Stumpf H J Mangold Charles Greiner.
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J. G. Patterson
District Court
Fred Spangler
F. A. Donaldson
Joe Haller
Albert Stumpf
J. Z. Hinshaw
H. J. Mangold
Charles Greiner
Reister Truck Hit by Burlington Train at Crossing
A Reister truck was badly damaged after being struck by a Burlington train on East Washington street around ten this morning. The driver Granville M. Humble known as Jim was reported uninjured. The truck skidded across the wet pavement when braking at the crossing. Mrs Charles Russell of Keota shopped here yesterday.
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Reister
Burlington
East Washington Street
Granville M
Jim’) Humble
Receiver to Administer Assets in Washington Loan Case
Court rules the receiver, not the three trustees, shall administer all assets of the Washington Loan and Trust company. Judge Bechly orders immediate transfer of assets from trustees J M Bratten J G Maxwell and L F Woodburn to the receiver and directs payment credits to J P and Irene Wood toward their $1500 note, with mortgage release after settlement.
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Frank Bechly
Washington Loan and ‘Trust Company
Bechly
Home Builders Loan Department
J. P
Irene Woods
Washington Loan and Trust Company
J. M. Bratten
J. G. Maxwell
L. F. Woodburn
J. P. Wood
Mattie Irene Wood
Mrs Heideman Dies After Illness in Washington Hospital
Mrs. Emma Eva Guzeman Heideman died about nine this morning at Washington county hospital after a period of poor health. Her husband George W. Heideman is very ill. She was born on South Iowa avenue Washington and lived there most of her life. Survived by husband, one sister and three brothers. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.
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George W. Heideman
Washington County Hospital
Hiedeman
Emma Eva Guzeman (Heideman
South
Iowa Avenue
Washington
Aaron H. Guzeman
Angeline Locke Guzeman
Washington High School
Missouri
Trenton
Grand Junction
Colo
Harry McMurray, Jr
Grinnell
Joseph
James Guzeman
Iowa City
Charles R. Guzeman
Heideman
Knights of Pythias Install Officers at Hall
The Knights of Pythias met at eight last night at the K P hall to install officers. Owen Grecian served as installing officer. The new officers were announced at the election held December 21.
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Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
Owen Grecian
Mortgage Surrender Contingency in Pleading Case
Judge Frank Bechly notes continuation of the case and requires payment of an additional 591.33 to surrender the note and mortgage and release the mortgage of record. All findings rulings orders judgments and decrees remain in force for all parties.
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Frank Bechly
Hoover Plan Moves to Senate and House Actions
President Hoover's reconstruction finance corporation expected before the Senate and likely to reach the House for action by week’s end. The House debates the emergency deficiency bill while the Ways and Means panel reports the tariff bill seeking reciprocal reductions. Clarence Dillon testified in the foreign loan inquiry denying bribery motives by his firm. Wood attacks the Trade Commission as a nuisance and calls for spending cuts and abolition of the Shipping Board and press bureaus.
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Washington
Hoover
Reconstruction Finances Corporation
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Clarence Dillon
Dillon, Read & Co
Denounces Trade Board
Wood
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Shipping Board
Red Cross Ready to Distribute Federal Wheat
John Barton Payne, national Red Cross chairman, told the House agricultural committee the Red Cross is prepared to undertake distribution of federal farm board wheat to distressed families. He appeared at hearings on the Jones bill to authorize immediate distribution of 20 million bushels, and declined to opine on the step’s wisdom but said the Red Cross was willing to accept the responsibility.
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Washington
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
House Agricultural Committee
Federal Farm Board
Payne
Red Cross
Methodist Pastors in Conference Here
A number of Methodist ministers from the Washington group met at the local Methodist church to discuss church plans for the coming year. Dr F C Witzigman of the Washington Methodist church will preach tonight at a special service at the Crawfordsville Presbyterian church.
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Washington
Miss Virginia Law Returns to Burlington Business College
Miss Virginia Law came back Sunday evening to resume her studies at Burlington Business College.
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Virginia Law
Burlington Business College
Debates Between Washington and Iowa City Teams
High school practice debates at the local high school auditorium on Monday afternoon and evening discuss compulsory unemployment insurance. Iowa City teams win in the evening with critique by Miss Althea Montgomery, and judges Milan Thompson and Junior Cuddy presiding.
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Washington
Towa City
Althea Montgomery
Iowa City
Sam Shulman
Carl Cone
Helen Jungbluth
Donald Welch
Milan Thompson
Staten Browning
Philip Mitchell
Maurice Mayo
Eugene Thomas
Junior Cuddy
Rotary Club hears Winfield Smouse on bimetallism and dollar value
Winfield Smouse spoke at the Rotary meeting on the money question and bimetalism. He argued silver should again be money and explained the difference between metal as commodity and money. Senator Brookhart's plan would tie dollar value to national wealth. The program also featured "bookless" gongs and jokes by club members.
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Winfield Smouse
Rotary
Mr. Smouse
Congress
Smouse
Abraham
Smith W. Brookhart
Senate
Brookhart
T.R. Phillips
al Baldridge
Doc Clow
Fred L. Stewart
Men’s Prayer Meetings at J Y M C A
Community prayer meetings for men at the Y M C A begin at 9 o clock on Wednesday Thursday and Friday mornings. A general invitation to all men is extended.
Eardley Bell Chosen Chairman of Washington County Hospital Board
Eardley Bell Jr of Wellman was elected chairman of the Washington county hospital board at yesterday afternoon’s annual meeting. Walter Brown was re elected vice chairman and Hugh Mc Cleery secretary. The annual hospital report showed 18 patients at year start, 570 admitted, 83 peak day, 92 births, 31 deaths, and a daily average of 18.33. Operating costs totaled 836148.30 with earnings 20181.30 and receipts not including taxes 19507.59. Permanent improvements were made at the hospital and nurses home.
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Eardley Bell, Jr
Wellman
Washington County Hospital Board
Walter Brown
Hugh McCleery
Will Griffin
Riverside
J. N. Phillips
W. P. Wells
George W Reed
Will Rogers on Taft and Chinese politics
In San Francisco on January 5, Will Rogers quips that China’s new Nanking government was a committee rule where no one could lead, mocking Democratic infighting at home as two smart leaders clash and claim the presidency. He suggests Democrats would do similarly if given power.
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S. S
Taft
Sanfrancisco
China
Nanking
Democrats
Red Cross Elects Treasurer and Reports County Roll Call
A special Red Cross meeting chose Miss Lucy Dempsey as treasurer to fill the unexpired Holland term. Mrs. T. L. Brookhart announced the 1982 county roll call total of 8538 members, near the prior year. Washington city reported 483 members. Crawfordsville 101. Kalona 46. Riverside 28. Wellman 50. and other townships toward the campaign.
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County Red Cross
Tee Holland
Lucy Dempsey
Holland
T. L. Brookhart
Washington City
Crawfordsville
Wellman
Kalona
Brighton
Riverside
Ainsworth
West Chester
highOne Township
Red Cross
First County League Openers Produce Lopsided Scores
Opening night in the county independent league at the Y featured three games with Crawfordsville 35 over West Chester 12, Kalona 46 over Brighton 19, and Olds 41 over Wayland 15.
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Crawfordsville
West Chester
Kalona
Brighton
Olds
Wayland
Democratic bill to include sales tax on autos and radios
House Democratic floor leader Rainey said the bill will include sales taxes likely on automobiles and radios and possibly a federal gasoline tax. The statement signals a broad tax package under consideration.
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Washington
House
Rainey
City Council Reassures Public With Routine Monthly Session
The city council met at city hall for a regular monthly session with no items of special interest. Officials addressed only routine matters, keeping the meeting concise and focused on standard municipal business.
Tax proposal hints at broad revenue plan
Rainey outlined possible revenue measures including taxes on automobiles and radios, with potential additions of gasoline taxes and stamp taxes to raise sufficient funds. The remarks suggest a broad fiscal plan under consideration.
Youngs End Their Lives at Houston
Outlaw brothers Harry and Jennings Young from the Missouri Ozarks killed six peace officers near Springfield then died in a Houston house after an armed posse held them prisoners. Justice Overstreet reported they shot each other as officers surrounded the scene. one man was arrested as an unrelated suspect. In Springfield, their mother and Sheriff Hendrixs widow reacted with sobs and relief.
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Houston
Tex
Harry
Jennings Young
Missouri Ozarks
Springfield
Campbell R. Overstreet
Jennings
Jenning
Howe
Willie Young
Maud Hendrix
Marcel Hendrix
Marcel
Snow and Rain Turn Streets Slippery This Morning
Yesterday's snow turned to rain this morning leaving sidewalks and roads slick and hazardous for pedestrians and drivers alike.
Drivers Must Obtain Licenses Under County Law
The sheriff warns that every county driver must hold a driving license or face penalties. After December applications are processed and cards mailed, officers will stop drivers to inspect licenses and arrest those lacking them. Citizens are urged to apply promptly to avoid enforcement hardship.
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Department of the Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Office
Des Moines
Businessmen Noted Among Those Present On Bus Trip
Among those here on business yesterday were Clyde Huston of Crawfordsville, W Q. Ton Ralston of West Chester, and A. S. Allen of Richland.
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Clyde Huston
Crawfordsville
W. QO. Ralston
West Chester
A. S. Allen
Richland
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Keota
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Mattie Irene
Aloh
Harry Young
Young
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Iowa City High School
National Guardsmen
Jefferson, Mo
Texas
Winfield
Will Rogers
McNaught Syndicate
Vy, M
City Council
Youngs
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