Harmony feast shapes Iowa Democratic gathering in Des Moines
Iowa Democrats meet in Des Moines on January 19 to lay groundwork for upcoming conventions. A business session will decide the state central committee chairman and the date of the state convention to choose delegates for the national convention in Houston on June 26. Evans Woollen of Indianapolis and Clyde Herring attend the Jackson Day banquet with harmony as the keynote. The race includes strong support for Governor Al Smith and a major faction led by E. T. Meredith opposing a Smith‑leaning delegation.
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Iowa
Des Moines
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Evans Woollen
Indianapolis
Indiana
Clyde Herring
Washington
al Smith
New York
Mry
E. T. Meredith
Smith
Bodies of Mormon leaders unearthed near Nauvoo
Unmarked graves in the family plot near Nauvoo Illinois hold the bodies of Joseph Smith founder of Mormonism and his brother. Church leaders say the remains were found by divine inspiration and burial plans include a large memorial and concrete monument by the reorganized church. Excavations follow discovery and identification efforts led by H. O. Hand.
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Fort Madison
Tia
Joseph Smith
iTiam
Nauvoo
Mississippi River
Utah
H. O. Hand
Independence Mo
United States
Churceh of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
Marriage Announcement for Mabel Leon Rhea and Franklin P. Shults
Relatives report the marriage of Mabel Leon Rhea to Franklin P. Shults on December 25, 1927 in Colorado Springs. Mabel, born locally, has visited her brothers Harley and Cliphra since her family moved to Colorado Springs. The note also mentions Frank Young attending the State Fire and Tornado Insurance meeting in Cedar Rapids and a funeral of Mrs. R. Holmes, plus travel arrangements for Miss Pearl Hanl to Mt. Pleasant and then to Colorado and California.
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Crawfordsville
J. H. Rhea
Mabel Leon
Franklin P. Shults
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mabel
Harley
Cliphea
Frank Young
Cedar Rapids
State Fire and Tornado Insurance Company
R. G. Kelsey
Ainsworth
C O. Burris
Cotter
R. (. Holmes
J. D. Hamil
M. Hazel Welch
Endurance Flight at Frisco Fails to Break Old Record
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieutenant George Pond failed to break the world endurance flight record. They landed the Spirit of California at Mills Field in San Francisco after 506 hours and four minutes aloft. Gasoline ran out, ending the attempt.
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Mills Field
San Francisco
Charles Kingsford-Smith
George Pond
Spirit of California
Edwards Best Parsons Speaker in State Oratorical Contest
Ralph Edward of Washington won Parsons College men’s oratorical contest held in Barhydt chapel. He will represent Parsons in the state contest at Oskaloosa John Fletcher College on March 2. Dale Harper of Fairfield took second with “The Desert Fireside” and John Hornish of Keokuk was third with “Progress and Tolerance.”
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Ralph Edward
Washington
Parsons College
Barhydt Chapel
Edwards
Parsons
Oskaloosa
John Fletcher College
Dale Harper
Aifield
Parso
John Hornish
Keokuk
Hornish
Fa Wards
Py Kappa Delta
Lava Zeta
Howard Mellrati
Grinnel
Robert Alexander
Varvin ‘Filler
Cherokee
Donald Camp
Ar‘spe
Waldo McCreery
Packwood
Pusiners
Horace Loomis
Centerville
College and Success
Ade
Mt Pleasant to Host Iowa Wesleyan In Scheduling Flight
Mt Pleasant high school basketball game with Mt Pleasant team shifted from Friday to Saturday due to a conflict with Iowa Wesleyan College schedule at Mt Pleasant.
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Washington High School
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan
Rebels Killings Prompt Marines Clash Near Leon
One rebel was killed in a clash between United States marines and General Sandino's forces in Nicaragua near Leon. Marines reported being fired upon during the engagement and the Navy Department announced the incident.
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Washington
United States
Sandino
FI Lane
Leon
Nicaragua
Navy Department
Fire alarm at John Brugge home on North Avenue B
This morning the fire department responded to a fire alarm at the John Brugge home on North Avenue B. No fire was found as the alarm was triggered by a burning chimney.
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John Brugge Hone
North Avenue B
Exams This Week at Washingtonity School
Pupils enjoy exams in the closing week of the first semester at Washingtonity school marking the semiannual examination period.
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Washingtonity School
Legion Auxiliary party marks Tuesday visit at hall
The American Legion Auxiliary enjoyed a party at the Legion hall on Tuesday night. John Thompson's sale drew steady attendance and items sold well.
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James Hil
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
John Thompson
Haugen Plan Faces Opposition in Farm Bloc Rift
Washington Jan. 19 A revolt by three farm bloc members against the McNary Haugen equalization fee plan weakens support for the relief bill. Committee chairman Haugen downplays the defection while Illinois representatives Williams and Adkins and Ohio's Thompson push for concessions. The revolt could influence a later report to the House, with possible removal of the fee if an alternate plan mirrors its aim.
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Hlor
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Hangen
Ag«Rinture Committee
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Adkins
Coolidge
Thompson
Ohio
Illinois
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Whit House
Dawes
Indiana
Me Purnell
Haugen
Hearst Heads to Washington for Farm Aid Bill
Des Moines Iowa January 19 Charles E Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation heads to Washington for congressional hearings on the McNary Nagan farm aid bill He is a member of the legislative committee of the national Federation Also accompanying him Sam H Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau Federation leaves for Washington each week after the state convention closes
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Des Moines
Charles BE. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
D. C
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Hearst
National Organization of the Federation
Dr Albert names new deputy today
Des Moines Iowa January 19 Dr Henry Albert state health commissioner announced the appointment of Dr D C Stedsmith city health officer of Dubuque as deputy commissioner of the state department effective February 1 Dr Stedsmith succeeds Dr J W Wallace who has resigned to become field representative for the American Public Health Association
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Des Moines
Henry Albert
D. C. Stedsmith
Dubuque
Steeamith
J W. Wallace
American Public Health Association
Robber Slugs Oil Station Attendant in Des Moines
J G Watking a 48 year old oil station attendant was slugged yesterday by a lone bandit who entered the station in Des Moines. He remained in serious condition in a local hospital with possible skull fracture as physicians prepared to examine him. No money was taken.
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Des Moines
J. G. Watking
Robinson
Worry Over Lost Fortune Ties Deaths In Cleveland Family
A Cleveland man James Potter and three family members died after ingestion of a poison mixture, with police tracing the deaths to worry over recovering a fortune once valued over a million dollars. Three glasses with white fluid were found, and an autopsy was planned.
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Cleveland, D
James Potter
Euclid Avenue
Potter
James
Robert
Baptist Leaders Here January 26
Washington Baptist association will convene January 26 in Washington to hear four prominent workers discuss the educational program of the denomination. Speakers include Dr M D Eubank Miss Elsie P Kappen Rev Floyd J Carr and Dr Frank Anderson with conferences, talks, and a 2:30 p m women’s banquet.
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Ainsworth
Howards Grove
Keota
Kalona
Louisater
New Haven
Prairie
Lower
Washington
Wellmay
West Chester
Baptist Church
Frank Anderson
Snea
National Convention
Assembly
Revived After Heart Stops In Des Moines
Des Moines reports Harry F P Robinson, 38, revived minutes after his heart stopped following a throat infection. Doctors say poison may have entered his bloodstream. Four physicians and firefighters worked over him. his condition remains serious but with a chance to recover.
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Des Moines
Harry FP. Robinson
Robinson
Senate backs Robinson leadership amid Heflin clash
In Washington on January 19, 384 Democratic senators met to affirm Joseph T. Robinson’s leadership after he denounced Alabama Senator Heflin for attacks on Governor Al Smith and the Catholic Church. A resolution, proposed by Senator Glass, passed 33 to 1 with 12 absent and noted confidence in Robinson and the special committee investigating forged Mexican documents. Heflin was absent and did not seek Robinson’s removal.
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Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
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Arkansas
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Y M C A Carnival Committees Named for Y Event
Announcement lists chairmen for sixteen committees planning the Y M C A carnival at the Y building on February 2 and 3. Charles W. Davis directs overall effort while chairmen select additional members for their groups.
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H. N. Shuster
Aquatic Show
Victor
Pennsylvania Labor Leader Murdered Suspects Arrested
Thomas Lillis, 45, treasurer of United Mine Workers Local 1607 and a local labor leader, was shot and killed in Browntown near Pittston Pa. Police suspect the ambush stemmed from a local union dispute after his recent election. Suspects were later arrested in connection with the killing.
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Pittston
Thomas Lillis
United Mine Workers
Brownton
Lillis
Italians questioned in Pittston mine leader murder
Sayre Pa January 19 two Italians were taken into custody after arriving by Lehigh Valley train for questioning in connection with the murder of Thomas Lillis Pittston mine union leader. Officials did not reveal names and they were returned to Pittston. They reportedly attended a Pittston union meeting before the shooting and opposed Lillis policies.
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Sayre
Lehigh Valley
Thomas Lillis
Pittston
Lillis
President Coolidge returns to capital after Havana trip
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge arrived at Union Station at 7 12 a m on their return from Havana Cuba where he helped open the sixth Pan American conference The president’s spirits were high after a brief seasickness and a train viewing of a moving picture His friends on the train received pepaya melons and caban fruit as gifts suggesting digestion aids after Cuban banquets.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
Havana
Key West
McMillan wins corn yield contest at farmers week show
In Columbia Missouri O M McMillan of Blanchard Ta won first place in the men's five size corn contest with a yield of 126.28 bushels per acre and a 97.17 percent score. Allen McMillan of Blanchard also took the boys class with 135.47 bushels per acre and 95.74 percent.
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Columbia
O. M. McMillan
Blanchard
Allen McMillan
Louisa County Farmers Mutual Insurance elects officers
Directors were all re-elected at the annual meeting Tuesday. Cord McDunie named president succeeding Darrel McKay who led 25 years. H B Stone elected secretary succeeding W Ferrick after 25 years. Charles Rentinger named treasurer.
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Columbus Junction
Weather Shifts From Warm Spell to Strong Change
The weather continues a shift today as temperatures ease from recent warmth. A strong cold front or unsettled air moves through, bringing cooler conditions and possible breezes.
Gas Thief Behind Garage Fire Still At Large
No further clue found today on the identity or whereabouts of the arsonist who started the fire that nearly destroyed George Tea’s private garage on Fast Main Street. Suspected to involve gasoline theft, the incident followed a northwest wind, and a drop in temperature was noted though not marked. A cold wave is forecast tonight.
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George Tea
Fast Main Street
One Killed in Ohio Storm Thirty Hurt
A fierce twister hit the Miami valley causing one death and over thirty injuries. Cumminsville Newton Hamilton and Washington Court House suffered extensive damage with $500000 in losses. Richard Kruger a Dayton salesman died when bricks toppled onto his car amid rescue efforts.
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Cincinnati
Miami Valley
Cumminsville
Newton
Hamilton
Washington Court House
Richard Kruger
Dayton
Washington Courttouse
Hotelling Begs Bar Over Murder Case in Marquette
Adolph Hotelling, labeled a model citizen, was transported by train from Owosso to Marquette prison to begin a life sentence for the murder of Dorothy Schneider. The swift conviction followed his arrest within 48 hours, as his wife collapsed into a coma in Owosso.
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Bay City
Mich
Adolph Hotelling
Owosso
Marquette
Hotelling
Churen
Dorothy Schneider
Hieling
Saginaw
Mackinaw City
Owosso, Mich
Mt. Morris
W. S. Weinkauf
Corunna
Legionnaires To Visit Riverside This Evening
Local members of the Leon Beatty Post of the American Legion plan an evening trip to Riverside to promote county organization. They have toured central towns to generate interest in forming the group.
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Leon Beatty Post
The
American Legion
Riverside
Washington City Council Holds Special Sewer Meeting
A special council session convenes at city hall this afternoon to advance the sewer proposition with input from a municipal engineer who has worked on the plans.
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Washington City Council
City Hall
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