Senate backs plan to provide 2 billion in credit relief
The Senate neared passage of President Hoover's reconstruction finance corporation aimed at offering 2 billion dollars in credit to spur business. Senator Blaine led insurgent opposition as Republican leaders pressed for early approval amid debates on tariff powers and beer legislation. House debates tariff limits with a test vote, while Yale professors supported beer in hearings on a four percent tax. Federal aid to the jobless faced scrutiny as Chairman Giford admitted lacking data and reaffirmed reliance on state and local relief funds.
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Washington
Jan. S
Senate
Hoover
House
Tariff Commission
Yale
Walter Giford
President's Unemployment Relief Organization
Roosevelt's Position Is Advanced Ahead of Democratic Meeting
On the eve of the Democratic National Committee gathering, Roosevelt supporters gain. Robert Jackson of New Hampshire to be elected secretary to fill the Greathouse term. Kansas City pushes to host the national convention as Chicago is opposed. The party owes John J. Raskob $345,250 of its $787,747 total indebtedness. The 1931 activity shows $1,030,486 spent and $1,032,267 received.
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Washington
San
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Democratic National Committee
Robert Jackson
New Hampshire
Charles Greathouse
Indiana
Roosevelt
Chicago
Kansas City
Raskob
Democratic Party
John J. Raskob
National Committee
G Washington Bicentennial Plans Highlight High School Meeting
School principals met at Washington high school to map a bicentennial celebration for George Washington’s 200th birthday. A committee led by Miss Ethel McCreedy will organize a public program with ward schools and area schools taking parts. Superintendent J H Peet and Mrs Winnie Palmer serve on the state committee overseeing the events.
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Washington High School
George Washington
Ethel McCreedy
Della Patton
Carol Por Rey
Washington
J. H. Peet
Winnie Palmer
Part of His License Lost
An Iowa driver, Lawrence Green of Mt. Pleasant, becomes possibly the first to lose a license coupon under the new law after a $100 reckless driving fine by Ottumwa’s Police Judge Swartz. The license system shows slack demand as many drivers have not yet applied, though licenses are required for operation.
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Lawrence Green
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Green
Swartz
Ottumwa
Sheriff's Office
Continuance Granted in Pinkerton Murder Case
Toledo court delays involvement in the murder of Marshal Rank Mommer as Lynus Pinkerton, who has pleaded guilty, receives a postponement from Judge Clarence Nichols to tomorrow for evidence hearing.
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Toledo, Jan
Lynus Pinkerton
Clarence Nichols
Marshal Rank Mommer
Pinkerton
County Board Forms Purchasing Committee
Boone county board of supervisors names a purchasing committee to buy jail and courthouse supplies and fund custodial work. The chairman and county auditor join the panel aiming to reduce expenses.
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Boone, Jan
Boone County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
County officers in Marshall County accept 10 percent pay cut
Marshall County officers agreed to voluntary 10 percent salary reductions despite a legal limit tying their pay to state law. The board of supervisors acknowledged the reductions while noting the salaries are fixed by law.
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Marshalltown
Jan
Marshall County
Board of Supervisors
C A Neville Richland Businessman Dies in Iowa City
Clarence A Neville longtime Richland implement and hardware businessman died after an appendectomy at University Hospital Iowa City He was father to former Washington teacher Mrs C R Smith of Onslow His funeral was held at the Friends Church Richland with relatives from Washington and Richland in attendance.
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Clarence A. Neville
Richland
University Hospital
Iowa City
Washington
C. R. Smith
Onslow
Bernadine Neville
C. A. Neville
Friends’ Church
Charles Bear
D. N. Anwyl
Neville
Aaron Bailey
Legion Drum Corps Elects Leadership and Officers
Dr T J Pease was elected commander of Leon Beatty post drum and bugle corps at the annual meeting in the Legion Rooms. Maynard Brown is vice commander Everett Burham becomes finance officer and secretary. The executive board includes Rodney Arnold Hallie Ward Dr P L Etter and Victor Crone. The corps has 85 playing members and eight on the waiting list and aims to again place at state and other contests. Four Legion men from Iowa City attended to discuss the Forty and Height Legion organization.
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T. J. Pease
Leon Beatty
Legion Rooms
Maynard Brown
Everett Burham
Rodney Arnold
Hallie Ward
P. L. Etter
Victor Crone
Legion
Iowa City
Hight
Birth of Naomi Mae Fell in city family
A six pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ellis Fell at 744 East Jefferson Street on January 5. The newborn has been named Naomi Mae.
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Ellis Fell
East
Jefferson St
Naomi Mae
Crawfordsville Hosts Scout Court of Honor Event
A county Boy Scouts gathering at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church drew leaders and youths from Washington Riverside and Crawfordsville. The event featured a court of honor with first and second class awards plus tenderfoot honors.
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Crawfordsville
Jan
Washington
Riverside
Roger Ehicher
Glenn Fordyce
Iowa City
Charse
T. F. Wenger
I. W. Eastwood
Court of Honors
A. &. Baldrige
Fred Downing
Ted Brown
F. W Eastwood
S. J Stites
S. F. Wenger
Carl Stites
John Paulstrove
Gale Kiley
Forrest McNeill
Guy Ross
Roy Miller
William Griffin
C. J Karel
Superintendent Kuigh
Riverside Schools
Davenport Bank Reorganization Delayed By Two Week Hearing
Davenport Bank and Trust Company seeks a two week continuance for the hearing on its reorganization plan. The opening of the new bank was tentatively set for January 14. Further negotiations with the National Credit Corporation will delay plans somewhat, the committee announced.
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Davenport
Jan. S
Davenport Bank & Trust Company
National Credit Corporation
Return of three boys to state soldiers' orphans home
Clyde Terry Frank Bayliss and Joseph Lawhan were sent back today to Normal Illinois to the state soldiers' orphans home after being found wandering away from the facility.
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Clyde Terry
Frank Bayliss
Joseph Lawhan
State Soldiers’ Orphans Home
Area Boy Scout Executives to Convene Tonight
About 15 Boy Scout executives from four counties Dubuque Delaware Clayton and Allamakee are expected in Manchura for the annual area meeting tonight.
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Manchura
Dubuque
Dellaware
Clayton
Allamakee
Levee Breach Causes Mass Flood Across Tallahatchie
Glendora Mississippi appeals reach the War Department for U S army patrols after a 150 foot wide levee break unleashed floodwaters over 50 000 acres and up to 11 feet deep. Four villages abandon and thousands seek shelter as inmates evacuate. Felons and citizens bolster embankments with sandbags amid rescues and relief efforts lingering in the region.
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Sumner
Miss
Jan
U. S. Army
Tallahatchie River
War Department
Glendora
Sharkey Plantation
Tippo
Macel
Vance
Gaynes
Webb
Greenwood
Philip
Crawfordsville Clergy to Speak at United Presbyterian Service
Rev. F. Wenger of the Crawfordsville Presbyterian church will speak Saturday at 2 20 p m in the United Presbyterian church. A devotional service is set for this evening at 7 50 led by the pastor in preparation for Sabbath communion services. New members may be received after any service.
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F. Wenger
Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Prayer Meetings Conclude Week of Prayer in Washington
Final day services wrap up in homes across Washington and at the Y. Cottage gatherings peaked with 145 attendees yesterday. this morning 119 joined. Men’s session drew about 30 yesterday and around 25 today.
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Washington
Ford Funeral Set for Sunday in Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Chal Ford, aged 60, died yesterday at her daughter's Glendale home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Dr. F. W. Eastwood, with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. The funeral train from Los Angeles arrives Sunday morning. The body accompanies by son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur A. Gardner.
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L. A Jones Funeral Home
Chal Ford
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Elm Grove
Ford
Washington
Glendale
Calif
Los Angeles
Golden State Limited
Wilbur A. Gardner
Will Rogers on Singapore Dutch Wife and heat
Will Rogers notes Singapore lies on the equator and claims a hotel room is split by the line with a long bed pillow called a Dutch wife. He recalls the town once a wild port, but now the Dutch wife is the only trace of its former devilment.
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Singapore
Washington Faces Muscatine In Key Little Six Clash
Washington high hosts Muscatine in a pivotal Little Six basketball clash tonight at 8. Muscatine leads 3-1 in conference play with two losses for Washington. Referee Harrison of Iowa to officiate as both teams seek a decisive league win.
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Washington High School
Muscatine
Washington
Demons
Little Six
Harrison
Iowa
Warier College
Cardinale
Collegians
Freshwaters
Civil War Veteran Samuel E Simpson Dies in Brighton
Samuel Edward Simpson aged 85 a Civil War veteran died at his Brighton home last night at 1130 after months of ill health. He moved from Dorchester Nebraska four years ago and had lived in Fairfield before. Survived by widow Eva Merchant Lady Simpson and two sons Bartlett and Elliot of Dorchester Neb. He leaves two brothers Abe and Mel. He served with the Seventh Iowa Infantry. Funeral Saturday at two at Hoskins funeral home with Rev. C C Goltry presiding and burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
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Brighton
Jan
Samuel Edward Simpson
Simpson
Dorchester
Nebraska
Fairfield
Eva Merchant Lady Simpson
Coppock
Bartlett
Elliot
Abe
Neb
Mel
Seventh Iowa Infantry
Hoskins
C. C. Goltry
Hillcrest Cemetery
Dogs Kill Nineteen Sheep in Washington Courtney
O C Patterson of Cedar township reports nineteen sheep killed by dogs in his flock last night. Inroads of canines are causing increasing damage to local flocks as attacks continue in the area.
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Washington
O. C. Patterson
Cedar Township
Washington County Farmers Mutual Meeting Scheduled Today
The annual meeting of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association convenes at 1:30 PM in city hall. Policy holders will hear reports and elect directors, with officers to be chosen later by the board for the coming year. The association reports record in force insurance.
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Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Iowa
Eastwood class in teacher training postponed a week
Secre tary Leigh Soule of the Y M C A announced today that Dr F W Eastwoods class in teacher training scheduled for next Sunday will be postponed by one week to a later date at the Y M C A location.
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F. W. Eastwood
Leigh Soule
Attempt Is Made to Kill the Emperor
The Japanese cabinet resigned today after a bomb attempt on the emperor. The Hoover administration defended the open door policy and Kellogg pact to protect American interests in China. Washington dispatched a note to Japan and China warning against treaties using force and pledging no recognition of such agreements. The move aims to safeguard trade and Chinese sovereignty amid Manchurian tensions.
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United Press
Stimson
Japan
Tokio
Washington
Manchuria
Far East
League of Nations
United States
Hoover
China
America
Cavalry Troop Brings In Money to Community
Capt. Jay Brown reports Troop F 113th Cavalry brought in 12 248 54 in army pay from federal and state sources. Breakdown includes 3918 34 weekly drill payroll 1481 66 annual camp Camp Dodge 3643 54 cattle war service and 3600 caretaking pay plus 2046 04 forage and 3131 60 rent and utilities. Additional spending covered meals veterinarians drayage uniforms and repairs.
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113Th Cavalry
Washington
Jay Brown
United States
Camp Dodge
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