Senator-elect Smith declines senate trial over seating dispute
Senator-elect Frank L. Smith of Illinois rejects trial by the senate primary investigation committee contending it lacks jurisdiction over his seating. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom says the committee cannot compel evidence without constitutional seating rights, while the Illinois case faces procedural challenge. Samuel Insull later answers questions before the same committee, seeking to purge contempt charges by detailing $237,925 in past contributions to 1926 Illinois primary factions.
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Washington
Frank L. Smith
Illinois
Senate
Oscar Carlstrom
Smith
United States Senate
Carlstrom
James A. Reed
Missouri
Insull
Samuel Insull
Western Public Utilities
Mid-Western Public Utilities
Six More Bodies Recovered From S-4 Submarine Sinking
In Provincetown Massachusetts six more bodies were raised from the sunken S-4 submarine, raising total recovered to thirteen after the Decem ber 17 collision that killed forty. Divers planned to attempt entry into the control room as weather remained favorable. the engine room yielded six bodies today. One sixth of Denmark’s population resides in Copenhagen.
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Provincetown
Mass
Frank H. Brumby
Denmark
Copenhagen
The
Capital City
Miss Margaret Griffin Hosts Holiday Party in Riverside
Miss Margaret Griffin, visiting Riverside, was guest of honor at a party hosted by Miss Laurel Linsley and the Joseph Linsley home. Card tables and a two course luncheon followed the games. The Whist club held a Wednesday meeting at the Bushek residence with prizes awarded to Mrs. Turner and Mr. Knittel. Parish anniversary observances at St Josephs in Hills were attended by Rev Jacobsmeier, Dr Blythe and William Griffin. Mr and Mrs Zeno Knebel welcomed a baby girl born Wednesday.
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Riverside
Margaret Griffin
Laurel Linsley
Joseph Linsley
Edward Bushek
C. E. Turner
R. A. Knittel
Execution dates set for Mrs Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
In Ossining New York at Sing Sing the execution of Mrs Ida Snyder and Henry Judd Gray was scheduled for next Thursday shortly before midnight. Warden Lawes announced 24 witnesses, including 20 newspapermen, would attend. Hazleton, representing Mrs Snyder, awaited Gov. Smith’s clemency decision expected by Tuesday and hoped for a possible January 18 jury trial in a life insurance suit surrounding Albert Snyder’s death.
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ORK
Alan
Ider
Henry Judd Gray
Sing Sing
Lewis T. Lawes
Edgar F. Hazleton
Albert Snyder
Union Prayer Meeting Series Concludes at Methodist Church
The fourth and final union prayer meeting was held at the Methodist church. Cr S Lemmon spoke on Religion in the Social Life from Matthew 6 33 urging faith before social pursuits. Leaders from four churches showcased lay leadership and the value of communal prayer to start the new year.
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Cr. S. Lemmon
Lemmon
Lord Jesus Christ
Mr. Lemmon
Washington
Glendale Briefs: Travel, Accident, Fire and Local Meeting
Claire Gerdes returned from Rock Island after a short visit. Earl Birney broke his ankle while trimming a tree and rope entanglement caused the fall. Fire destroyed Milo Weaver’s pump house due to straw ignition while thawing pipes. Mrs. William Miller Jr. is ill. Glendale telephone company meeting is scheduled.
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Glendale
Claire Gerdes
John Davis
Rock Island
Earl Birney
Milo Weaver
William Miller Jr
Glendale Telephone Company
Flood Devastation Hits London as Thames Rises
London endures a severe flood with eleven known drownings and six missing as the Thames overflows its banks. Tower of London and Parliament buildings flooded while Westmins ter wall breaks. Police warn of ongoing danger as waters recede. The broader English storm season yields 40 to 50 deaths and thousands injured.
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London
Thames
Tower of London
Westminster
Masons and Eastern Star Install Officers in Joint Ceremony
The Washington lodge of Masons and the Order of the Eastern Star held a joint officer installation at the Masonic temple with Judge Charles A. Dewey and Elliot Grayson officiating. New Masons include D L Carbaugh and Fred H Bey, while Eastern Star officers include Alice Meek and Mildred Kennedy. A luncheon followed by the Eastern Star.
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Washington Lodge
Masons
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Charles A. Dewey
Lowal
Russell C. Jennings
George L. McDaniel
Ralph W. Thompson
M. A. Hunter
Harvey 33
Meek
C. B. Rhodebeck
H. G. McBride
James Bickford
Tyer
Eastern Star
Alice Meek
L. B. Lupton
Mildred Kennedy
Della McBride
Edna Flynn
Pearl Kennedy
Gertrude Beatty
Sara Walker
Stella Palmer
Marshal
Nettie Hayes
Elva Carson
Adah
Alice Klippel
Ruth
Irene Bickford
Esther
Ednad Bostwick
Martha
Leora Dodder
Electra
Myrtie Bey
Howard
Village Notes on Local Happenings and Movements
Friday evening at Glendale school. Clark Hopping sold and delivered hogs Monday afternoon. Eddie O Brian is working for Lee Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. Irv Gallagher drove to Iowa City Thursday. John O'Brian plans to move to Keswick Iowa March first and dated his sale for January 18. The Wagner boys are shredding for Clarence Jackson.
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Glendale
Clark Hopping
Eddie O Brian
Lee Chambers
Irv Gallagher
Iowa City
John O'Brian
Keswick
Iowa
Wagner Boys
Clarence Jackson
No Delay in Trial of Hickman Hits January 25
In Los Angeles on January 7 Judge Carlos Hardy ruled no delay in the Hickman case. The trial for the kidnaping and murder of Marion Parker will commence January 25 as planned. Defense plans for a postponement were not approved, and the prosecution moves forward with Asa Keyes staff leading the case. Hickman’s attorney Jerome Walsh rushes to gather evidence for an insanity plea and seeks alienists to evaluate the defendant.
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Hickman
Hardy
Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Carlos Hardy
Asa Keyes
Jerome Walsh
Journal Carrier Party Celebrates Big Attendance at Shannon Home
The annual Journal carriers party drew the largest turnout yet with 23 attendees at the Shannon residence on Mast Main street. Highlights included a ping pong final won by John Jackson and a golf putting contest with Karl Rath and others as winners, plus a festive two to three course luncheon and prize awards for top collectors and carriers.
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Journal Carriers
Shannon
Mast Main Street
Point of Nhumbers
John Jackson
Lloyd Helwick
Karl Rath
Dale Crandall
Bob Shannon
Lindbergh Reaches San Jose Costa Rica in Landmark Flight
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed in San Jose at 1 51 p m after a 210 mile flight from Managua. About 60 000 people welcomed him at Sabana air field in what may be the largest crowd ever seen there. A goodwill flight from Texas to Mexico City also arrived safely but an escort plane crash killed two Spanish fliers.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Sabana Air Field
Managua
Goodwill Elyers
Mexico City
Texas
Sebastian Cortozar
Joaquin Sapiro
Dog License Fees Shift to County Assessors This Year
A state law change allows dog license fees to be paid to county assessors rather than the auditor’s office. Assessors may take the payment and issue receipts, easing the process for dog owners. Fees now delinquent on April 1 instead of June 1.
Electrocution of Boy Could Unite Estranged Parents
Columbus, Jan 7 Floyd Hewitt was executed in the electric chair for the February murder of a mother and her young son in Conneaut. In the hours before his death the seven year old expressed hope that his estranged parents Mr and Mrs Harry L Hewitt might reunite. He walked to the chair at 7 40 p.m. with a picture of his mother pressed to his heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Floyd Hewitt
Conneaut
Hewitt
Harry L. Hewitt
Fred Brown
Ottumwa Defeats Burlington in Low-Scoring Game
Ottumwa won 35 to 11 over Burlington in a Little Six basketball clash as Washington rested. Ottumwa built a big lead behind Reese and Davis while Keehn and Johnson scored for Burlington. Muscatine beat Mt Pleasant 20 to 10 in the other Little Six game. Coach Harry Rice planned a Monday trip to Fairfield for the next league matchup.
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Washington
Ottumpwa
Ottumwang
Burlington
Ottumwa
Keehn
Johnson
Rice
Fairfield
Warm Weather Seen Early Week Across Valley Regions
Weather outlook for Jan 9 to Jan 14 shows above normal temperatures in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys for most of the week. Colder weather and little precipitation expected toward the end of the period.
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Mississippi
Missouri
County Home Inventory Totals Packaged by Board
County Auditor J T Matthews finished compiling the annual inventory from the Washington county home after the January session. The listing includes property, furnishings, livestock, farm equipment, grain and provisions with total values. Total property value is 16162.21 for county assets. farm land values 18000 and buildings 58000. canned fruit 5548 quarts valued 1357. provisions include 152 washables of potatoes. coal 100 tons. livestock 3323. poultry 682. cattle 26 head swine 119 head horses 2 teams and 625 chickens. farm machinery 1522 and grain and seeds 1458.67.
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J. T. Matthews
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Mutual Has Made Large Gain in Year
Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association reports a record year with a $408 425 net gain and 19 359 421 at risk. Policyholders total about 8 400 farms and 4 000 policies. Officers and directors were re elected and remain long time veterans.
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Washington County
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
State
Iowa
Woodman Hall
C. C. Patterson
W. A. Anderson
Washington National Bank
John Kennedy
Washington Township
A. Ji. Farrier
Brighton Township
C. S. Cummings
Iowa Township
A. R. McClure
Richland Township
C. O. Greenwood
O. C. Patterson
Cedar Township
W. S. Boyer
Franklin Township
J. J. Benda
Marion
J. M. Stone
Oregon Township
Mutual
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Lemmer
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Thomas Gerdes
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Dewey
POR Journal
Leo Albough
Staten Browning
Harold Schneider
Homer Daniel
Merle Lee Edwards
Homer Jugenheimer
Cavy Craford
Earl Richardson
Miles Knight
Francis Crone
Edsel Brown
Arthur Donovan
Eugene Thomas
William Stewart
Earl Rath
Robert Sorrell
Max Lee
Merle Waters
Bill
Rh. L. Badger
Sandy Hook
Badger
Virginia Shannon
Journal
Mr. Elder
William Shannon
Bill Shannon
Journal Management
Art Donovan
Lioyd Helwick
Hdsel Brown
Daryl Crawford
Wiliam Stewart
Little Six
Faireleld
Erty
Farmers’ Insurance Association
Association
Sidney Coon
Alex Marbourg
Patterson
Benda
A.C. Penningroth
Lime Creek
William C. TeBockhurst
English River
Seventy-six
Iid Kos
Jackson
Ira Coon
Highland
W. G. Huston
Crawford
J. A. Mayer
Dutch Creek
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