Tornado sweeps Illinois with several deaths reported
Tornado origin west of Evansville Indiana moved across southern Illinois then north toward Wisconsin. Four killed and many injured with widespread damage including a wrecked school in Marion Illinois and a town near Carmi reportedly wiped off the map. Communication in affected areas was disrupted.
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ST Louis
Evansville
Ind
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Fort Ranch
Marnie
Texas City
Carmi
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Maunie
Governor Hammill Signals Proposals to General Assembly
In a dispatch from MOINFS dated January 18, Governor Hammill announced that proposals from his inaugural address will be presented to the General Assembly. He forecasts a secondary road bill and emphasizes timely, comprehensive action, noting upcoming surveys of county government and conditions.
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General Assembly
Hammill
Gov Ud
Saloon Picture At U P Church
Young peoples societies of the city are invited to a union service at United Presbyterian church at 5 20 P M on Sabbath evening. A brief worship program will feature representations from different societies, followed by a famous five reel picture sponsored by the Anti Saloon society showing pre outlaw conditions. All young people and older persons are welcome, with an offering to defray picture expenses.
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United Presbyterian Church
Anti Salseressor
FEED THE BIRDS SAVE THEIR LIVES
Gene Breitenbach urges residents to feed birds amid sleet and icy crust that block natural food. He cites a dead cardinal and notes birds rely on corn, grain, nuts, and scraps. A Kansas youth grows the longest corn ear, sixteen inches.
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Gene Breitenbach
Atte
Mr. Breitenbach
Washington High Wins Big Over Fairfield in Little 8 Tilt
Washington high school defeated Fairfield 41 21 as a 200 plus crowd packed the armory. Tucker and Fisher shared scoring honors, with Kiesey and Lytle strong in the second half, while Bain Nelson provided relief. Washington led 17 10 at halftime and pulled away in the final periods. Next week Washington travels to Ottumwa to face Burlison in a pivotal conference game.
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Washengton
Hewever
Washington
Hod
Rice
Gale Fisher
Fisher
Fairfield
Suersatiog
Tecker-Fisher
Faaios
Guistanning
Tead
Tucker Ad Fisher
Kiesey
Fairfield Forrd
Nare
Lytle
Bain
Nelson
Blick
Washington High School
Milburn McKay
Armory
Orman
Ottumwa
Burlinson
Burlton
Youth Loses Toe in Hunting Accident
Arnold Bryan Carr aged 15, son of Mr and Mrs A B Carr, was rushed to the county hospital yesterday afternoon around five for amputation of the second toe on his right foot after a shotgun fired accidentally during a rabbit hunt a quarter mile from his home.
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Arnold Bryan Carr
A.B. Carr
Re Elect Hearst President Of Iowa Farm Bureau
The Iowa Farm Bureau annual convention closed with officers elected and resolutions adopted. Charles Hearst of Cedar Falls was re elected president, J Jones of Ainsworth re elected vice president, and Elleworth Richardson of Monroe named director of women’s work. Committeemen from odd numbered districts named: Lefer Stockport, Conn Tirmingh am, McElhinney Dyrt, Kyle McKee Carlisle, W JC Children Connell Rinfts, A.V. Brad Sanborn Hearst A B Myler Thompson ROM Gunn Buckingham and Walter Brown Washington county named delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau
Charles KE. Hearst
Cedar Fall
J. Jones
Ainsworth
Elleworth Richardson
Monroe
Firet
George 1
Lefer
Stockport
R. M. Conn
Tirmingham
R. G. McElhinney
Dyrt
Kyle McKee
Carlisle
W. JC
Connell Rinfts
A.V. Brad Sanborn
Hearst
A. B. Myler
Thompson
Rom. Gunn
Buckingham
Walter Brown
Washington County
Silence and Calm at State Capitol
A chill routine opened the legislative session as both houses met after a weekend recess. Protests and tensions linger over proposed tax measures while committee appointments and formal receptions mark the first days amid ceremonial bustle and security concerns.
Y M C A Team Defeats Ollie in Final Regular Game
Yester srs traveled to Ollie and won a well played game. It was Mike Crone's final appearance with the team before he leaves for Michigan for employment. He contributed points to the score as the Leaders edge toward next week's tournament in Muscatine where sixteen independent teams are slated to play beginning Monday at the Y.
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Yester Srs
Ollie
Mike Crone
Michigan
Muscatine
Powers approve U. S. selections for reparations panel
Paris January 18 six reparations powers approved the selection of J P Morgan and Owen D Young as United States representatives on the commission of experts to settle the reparations problem for the postwar settlement effort.
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Paris
J.P. Morgan
Owen D. Young
United States
Commission of Experts
Five Best Features on the Radio Saturday
A rhythmic schedule from United WHAP and networks features WOR WIZ Philco hour and United Choral singers. WEAF NBEO concert hour airs at 9 00 CST with CST and 8 30 CST work blocks.
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Upyright
United
Ciites
WOR
True Ory
Philco
United Choral Singers
WEAF
Boys' Club House Fire Kills Four in West Philadelphia
A shack used as a boys club burned in West Philadelphia destroying the Scot-Powell dairy. Four boys died from injuries. two identified as Martin Lawless, 14, and J. McCormack is believed to be the other victim. The blaze occurred January 18 and left two boys unidentified initially, one of whom died in hospital.
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Scot-Powell
West Philadelpia
Martin Lawless
J. McCormack
Child Born As His Mother Succumbs in Ohio Tragedy
In Strubenville Ohio a mother dies from a gunshot while a baby boy is born at a hospital. The infant survives after delivery by cesarean section or operation, while the mother Mrs Zensalina Diana is reported to have died. The source notes a WPA death record and mentions a slain mother with a newborn son surviving.
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Strubenville
Ohio
Zensalina
Diana ' En
Four-H Club Victors Are Awarded Honor
Pauline Hufford 18 of Granger and Paul Sauerbry 16 of Oelwein were named 4-H club victors and honored on Governor Hammill’s staff at a recent event. Hufford, Iowa State College student and president of the 15,000 4-H club girls statewide, and Sauerbry, long active as a youth organizer, were recognized for years of service in dairy calf club work.
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Drs Momps
Pauline Hufford
Granger
Paul Sauerbry
Oelwein
John Hammilh
Hammill
Miss Hufford
Iowal State College
Auerbry
Telephone rate war in Jefferson county pits farmers against Fairfield
On January 18 county Jefferson there is a rate war as 500 farmers in rural areas circulate petitions against Fairfield telephone rates set for April. Leaders say a boycott could attract over 90 percent support and trigger farmer competition with Fairfield Telephone Company.
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Mapisld
Jefferson County
Fairfield Company
Raymond Pleads Guilty in Anamosa Prohibition Case
Late yesterday Raymond pled guilty to selling intoxicants and received a three year term in the state reformatory at Anamosa. Judge JG P ordered a new set of cases for trial next week as jurors were instructed to report Monday afternoon.
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Lester Raymond
JG. P
Anamosa
Raymond
Rases
Judy
Kallaus
Jon
Ike Holt
Mare Cranda
Ot Town
Charles Sil
Jesse Day
Venezuelan city quake claims many dead and injuries
A seismic disaster in a Venezuelan city leaves hundreds feared dead and over a thousand injured. Rescue teams recover 200 bodies from the ruins as rain and freezing conditions complicate efforts.
Senate considers West nomination and quake toll in Venezuela
Washington reports indicate the Senate opened executive session to consider Roy O. West of Chicago for Secretary of Interior under a prearranged agreement. Separately, an earthquakes disaster struck Cumana Venezuela with hundreds killed and over 1,000 injured. widespread destruction in Cumana and Margarita Island, with relief ships sent carrying food, tents, and medical supplies from regional ports.
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Ate
Roy O. West
Chicago
Interior
Vincente Gomez
Venenui
Varico
Cumana
Jose Feliz Rivas
Macary Fair Committee
Porlamar
Margarita Island
Commewijne
Johnston Urges Triad For Governor in Oklahoma
A legislative committee in Oklahoma recommended that Governor Henry Johnston be censured rather than suspended. The report cited incompetence misconduct and moral turpitude as grounds for possible action. The recommendation follows the committee’s review and was presented to the Oklahoma House of Representatives today.
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Oklahoma
Cclal Legislative Committee
Henry
Johnston
Oklahoma House of 1
Representatives
Crowd Fills Presbyterian Revival as Jeambey Speaks
A large throng gathered Thursday night at the Presbyterian church for a revival meeting headlined by Rev Jeambey. He recounted Christ's humanity in crowded spaces and urged heartfelt conversion, linking his message to the ticketed sermon in the Desert. Further talks and Sunday services are announced with a community mass meeting planned for the afternoon.
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Pite
Exist Rans
Rambey
Christ
Wren
Phe
Phe Sierkered This Thought By Relating the Story of the Bringing of Rapael
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Mtr Wil
Hoover Will Leave Monday for Florida
President elect Hoover will depart Washington at 1:20 a.m. Monday on a special Atlantic Coast Line train bound for Florida. The train is planned to reach Miami Beach around 1:30 p.m. local time.
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Washington
Hoover
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Miami Beach
Governor Smith Becomes a Banker in New York
New York January 18 Fred E. Smith former governor and dual candidate in the last election has been elected to the board of directors of the county bank. John Doe of the Democratic party and William F. Kenny a Swift campaign contributor also join the board. It was noted Smith would refrain from other business ties until his expected presidential bid.
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New York
Afred E. Smith
Tru Ny
John
Democratic Notee
William F. Kenny
Swift
Smith
Return Harris for a Trial Here
Sheriff Charles M. Denison heads to Denver to secure Francis Harris, wanted for burglarizing the Dougherty brothers clothing store. Harris was arrested in Denver on a burglary charge and is being returned to face trial here after parole considerations and state cooperation. Kenny, Raskob and Smith depart for Florida. county trust company began in February 1926 with Smith as first depositor.
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Denver
Colo
Francis Harris
Ty Bros
Harris
Colorado
Denivan
Florida
Kenny
Raskob
Smith
the County Trust Company
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