Hoover to appoint impartial prohibition investigation panel
President elect Hoover announced plans to form an impartial commission to thoroughly investigate prohibition after taking office. He spoke with Senator Jones of Washington and Ridge of New Jersey, who said he would appoint the commission and secure $50,000 for expenses, bypassing a congressional resolution.
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Washington
Hoover
Jones
Ridge
N. J
Greene
Roth
Tod Hoover
Delinquent Girls Cared For by Army in Des Moines
In Des Moines 132 delinquent girls were cared for by the Salvation Army Rescue and Maternity home during the year. Seventy one babies were born, eight were admitted after birth, and one was announced. Of the 109 received, 78 were sent out with their mothers, three died, and 19 remained at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Salvation Army Rescue and
State
Bender Suit Nearing End In Local Courtroom
Opening pleas were heard in Bender vs Morgan with Adolph Holm for the plaintiff and B J Hammond for the defendants. The case, about a disputed wand-sen amount and damages of 1250, is likely to go to the jury today or tomorrow as jurors were excused until Monday and several divorce and criminal docket items followed.
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Adolph Holm
Bender Vs. Morgan Nd
B. J. Hmondson
Urs K
Warren C. Morgan
Seston
Wand-Sen
Strick
Dama
Ference
Bender
Hotene-god On
Thiase
Miss Ady Rete Watters Burial Held in Burlington
Burial services for Miss Ady Rete Watters, once a Washington schools teacher, were held this morning in Burlington following her death.
Six Die in Harlem Tenement Fire in New York
Six persons perish and more than 200 seek safety as a basement garment factory fire in a Harlem tenement sweeps through stairs to the third floor. Victims identified include Justina Martinez and two young cousins Olga and Manuel Esposita. others believed to be Dionisio Esposita, his wife Hermenia, and their young son. Firemen report a woman and boy found together, another man with a baby. A shelter was set up and homeless families housed nearby. The blaze started in a garment factory operated by Marcus Greenspan in the basement.
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New York
Harlem
Justina Martinez
Olga
Manuel Fsposita
Dionisio Esposita
Hermenia
Mis
Aby
Marcus Greenspan
Funeral of J. M. Wilson in Washington
Funeral services for James M. Wilson of this city were held in the Methodist church with active and honorary pallbearers listed. Wilson, born May 21, 1861, died of a heart attack in Glendale, California last week. He chaired community efforts, helped form the chamber of commerce, and promoted a new hotel and local commerce before moving to California. He is survived by his wife Florence Towne Wilson, a daughter Nelle Wilson, two sisters, and two brothers.
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James M. Witman
Naty
Glendale
Calif
Methodist Church
DF W. W. Bowers
Schuster Buriat
Elmrove
Cometstery
L. 8 Mpatterson
Lloyd Lytle
D.ore
Milan Shields
Als. Warfell
B. ©. Carris
Harry Shrafer
Winfield Smoose
J. 2
Cralfe N
Orbin
Bove
Sam Forman
Wilson
William Wilson, Jr
Margaret Melville Wilson
Hey
Kate
Denny
Cedar Bay
Florence Townemid
Nelle Wilson
Nor High School
Des Moines
M.B. Dicken
Washington
Louisa Wilson
Washington, D.C
Owen Wiley
Omid Howard Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Washinton
Otlumea
Meo
California
Ted
Chamber of Commerce
Five Best Radio Features for Thursday by United Press
Radio program listings note Test-Opera The Pearl Fishers with WARE net. Mila day’s Musician with WEAF network. Sieberling Singers on WJZ at 8 20 p m est. Maxwell Hour on WARC WOR net at 9 30. Sonora Hour across coasts at 8 20 p m est with an address by Alfred E Smith under Democratic National Committee auspices. Mae Wehr travels to Columbus Tunction for Elm Grove cemetery business. Mise Watters attends Washington chapter Eastern Star.
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Congright
United Press
WARE
Network
WJZ
Miladay
WEAF
Sieberling
WARC
WOR
Alfred E. Smith
Democratic National Committee
Elm Grove Cemetery
W. W. Bowers
Mise Watters
Washington
The
Eastern Star
Legislature Marks Time Ahead of Inauguration in Iowa
DES MOINES Jan 16 Iowa lawmakers spent idle time awaiting tomorrow’s inauguration of Governor Hammill and Lieutenant Governor McFarlane. A joint session adjourned to noon, with the Senate to meet at 11 and the House to reconvene briefly after adjournment. Official vote tallies showed Hammill reelected with 2,225 to Finch’s 818, while McFarlane led 219,010 over opponent Finch. Three Senate bills were introduced but not acted upon.
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Des Moines
Owa
John Hammill
Arch McFarlane
Legislatire
Senate
Hammill
Iowa
McFarlane
Rt Finch
Moaver
Fairfield trip drivers urged to meet at 6 30
Promising drivers for the Washington Fairfield Little Six basketball trip are asked to gather at the high school promptly at 6 30. The drivers’ list will be turned over to proper authorities today, and several disappointed students may result if promised cars do not come. Roads are good but slippery in places. equip cars with chains as a precaution.
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Pairfield
Washington-Pairfield
Fairfield
Fairfield Ledger
jFairfield
Washington
Infield
Name Brown Elected President of County Sunday School
Clyde V. Brown of Washington was elected president of the Washington county Sunday school organization at the annual convention held yesterday in West Chester. Other officers include Walter Wel of West Chester as vice president and Amos Sto Brighton as vice president. Mrs Elladar of Washington was re elected divisional chairwoman for the Children's division Mr Dewey Hess of Washington leads the Younge people division with Rev 8 K Sehra of Noble heading the adult division. The convention drew wide attendance despite bitter cold and awarded the banner for the largest delegation to Richer Sunday school. Principal speakers were Walter Hutton state secretary and C G Herbrecht of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde V. Brown
Washington
Washing County
West Chester
Walter Wel
Amos Sto Brighton
Wenger
Nobite
I. K
N. M. Speidel
Joe McClelland
Wellina Educational
F. J. Robin West
Walter Hutton
C. G. Herbrecht
Dex Moines
Regulation of Soft Coal Mines Urges Comprehensive Rule
William P. Belden of the Ohio coal operators association told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that complete government regulation of the soft coal industry is the only solution to the prevailing problem. He opposed the Watson bill as uneconomic and unconstitutional during hearings on the Watson federal coal commission bill.
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Washington
San
William P. Belden
Cleveland
Ohio Coal Operators Association
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Watson Federal Coal Commission
Belden
Hearst Delivers Iowa Farm Bureau Policy Address
Des Moines reports President Charles Hearst urged a national agricultural policy and incentives to modernize farms at the Iowa Farm Bureau convention. He praised the federal income tax as a model for state taxes, backed cooperative marketing, and called for a legislative committee to survey rural Iowa schools as about 2,000 members attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Charles Hearst
Fe Fuin
Wuream
Hearst
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau
Chicago Bandits Gun Down Bank Office Heist
Bandits brandish machine guns and rifles at the Cammet Bak E powder company offices in Chicago, firing on the cashier cage. They flee in a stolen car with a $5,000 payroll amid panic as officers arrive and recover the scene.
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Cammet Bake Powder Company
S Fayhe
Ofes
Fairfield Readies for Washington Contingents in Big Game
Fairfield high school hosts Washington in a key Little Six clash with tickets selling at the high school and Nicola Harmon book store. Washington contingents urged to buy early to avoid box office lines. Fairfield band seats and 100 rooters reserved in infield armory. Main event starts after a 7:45 prelude with Fairfield freshmen.
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Runnaren Newens
Ington-Fairfield
Fairfield
Rtepass
Nicola & Harmon
Washington
Infield
Washing High School
Rooters Iridge
Jas
Kellogg Antiwar Treaty Text Summary
The senate ratified Kellogg antiwar treaty commits parties to resolve international disputes peacefully. It states that the parties will seek settlement of conflicts by nonmilitary means and refrain from war as an instrument of national policy in their dealings.
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Washington
Senate
House
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
Farah
Paris
Foreign Relations Com Committee
Tre
Kellogg W
White House
Kellogg
Tom
Lee
Concenate
Raine
Wisconsin
United States
Blaine
Outlook meetings planned across Iowa state farms
Agricultural economists from Iowa college will hold 30 meetings Feb 11 to Feb 15, interpreting 1929 prospects to help farmers plan production and meet market demand. Des Moines Oskaloosa Waterloo Dubuque Vinton Sioux City Cedar Rapids Muscatine Washington, Atlantic Macon City listed in schedule. The event aims to aid farmers with income and planning for the year.
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Ames
Agricultural Economists
Towa College
R K. Bliss
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Waterloo
Fels
Dubuque
Vinton
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Washington
Attic
Macon City
Attendance grows at revival in Presbyterian church
Evangelist Edward J. Jeambey and his wife lead a revival at the Presbyterian church drawing a larger crowd. The discourse centers on investments of life, soul winning, and the belief that wise invest will yield divine compound interest across ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Jeambey
The
Presbyterian Church
Eveakor
Roger Tulvon
Joos
Ward
Mary
Calaise
Toambey
Kellogg Treaty Ratified by Senate and Cruiser Bill debated
Iowa farmers gather for the tenth annual Iowa Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines with the Iowa Farm and Home Exposition. The program features speeches by George Hamilton, Miss Agnes Samuelson, Gov. John Ham, and others, while parallel federal action sees Democrats backing the administration on the Kellogg antiwar treaty and advancing a 15 cruiser and aircraft carrier naval bill.
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Senate
Des Moines
Farmers of Towa
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Towa Farm and Home Exposition
George E. Mamiiton Fman
Convention Bureau
Agnes Samuelson
State Intendent of Public Instruction
Charles E. Hearst
Bliss
Ames
Roy Combs
Town’ County Agent's Association
RM. Mughes
Towa State College
M. G
Washington
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Swanson
Hale
Naval Affairsmmittee
Republic
Circus Elephant Gets Tooth Extraction by Derrick
A circus veterinarian treated Myrtle the elephant for a toothache and extracted the offending molar using a steam derrick, ropes and pulleys. The procedure, performed under veterinary care, concluded with the tooth removal.
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Myrtle
Prohibition Enters Tenth Year Amid Enforcement Debate
Prohibition marks its tenth year today as enforcement challenges draw attention from President elect Hoover. He plans an impartial commission of experts to survey enforcement conditions after taking office. Senator Harris seeks a $25 million extra for enforcement, while Treasury Mellon resists the move, aided by F Scott Monridge, general superintendent of anti saloon measures.
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Prohibition
Hoover
Harris
Georgia
Treasury Mellon
F. Scott Monride
Lea 1
Y’s Men Plan Boys' Work Campaign This Year
At a Y's Men dinner meeting interest grew in expanding activities for boys. Discussion touched on a possible Boys' Camp plan, with future talks on the idea. A Ladies' Night and a Boys' Night were scheduled, with cooperation planned with Rotary to host Dr. Ensign at a junior college event.
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YMCA
Richard McCleery
Ehhaiem
International Boys’ Work Committee
Yo M.C. A
McCleery
Rotary
FC. Ensign
University of Town
Washington
Foster Bickle
Claude Tucker
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Lee BE. Adair
Riminal
Tesse Dayton
C. J. Wilson
Ester Raymond
T. A. Michels
Miss Watters
J. M. Wilson
Cphil Apter Navy
Mer Sy
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Mae Wehr
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State Farm Bureau Head
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Chicago
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