Former Senator Underwood Dies at Home in Alabama
Former Alabama senator Oscar Underwood died at his Mt. Vernon home after a December paralytic stroke. Born in Louisville, he served in the House across major congresses and in the Senate from 1915 to 1927. Survived by Bertha and two sons, burial planned in Birmingham.
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Louisville
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University of Virginia
House of Representatives
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U.S. Senate
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Oscar, Jr
John Louis
Birmingham
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H.C. Latam
Oscar Underwood
Stewart Assumes Personal Direction of Fight for Control
Robert W. Stewart takes direct charge in his bid to hold the chairmanship of the Indiana Standard Oil board. He denies ever holding office or profiting from the Continental Trading Company dealings questioned by a Senate committee, directing his statement at Thomas M. DeBevoise, an associate of John D. Rockefeller Jr., who seeks to end Stewart's connection to the Indiana Standard.
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Chicago
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
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Senate
Thomas M. DeBevoise
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Indiana Standard Company
Cold night ends as sun brings warmer outlook
Last night recorded six degrees below zero as a frigid northwest wind deepened the cold. Today the sun shines and forecasters expect higher temperatures.
Complications Rise Over Cruiser Bill in Senate
Senate debates a cruiser bill amid a clash over building multiple ships in private yards. Senator Hiram Bingham proposes an amendment allowing private yard construction unless government yards prove cheaper. Coast-state lawmakers push private development while Democrats resist perceived loopholes. The session closes early after news of former Senator Oscar Une Jerwood’s death.
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Navy Department
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Isonce Mae
Oscar Une Jerwood
Alabama
House
Special Train For Ottumwa Fares At Five Today
A special Milwaukee train at five this afternoon will depart with more than 100 Washington basketball fans, band members, and high school players bound for Ottumwa to watch the Little Six conference clash. Tickets and return plans are coordinated by local boosters with funds from school and business sponsors.
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Hod” Rice
Nerne Enslin
George Freshwaters
Margaret Livingston
Gilbert Layton
Harold Kerr
Henry Little
Washton
Windy
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Professional Men Still Lead League
The YMCA professional men volleyball team remained undefeated after defeating the Schoolmasters in straight games, keeping first place. Other results saw Merc beat Newspaper and Bankers beat Skyplots, with standings: Merchants, Bankers, Newspapers, Schoolmasters, Skyplots.
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Good crowds at convention of Washington Baptist churches
Representatives from six churches Kalona West Chester Pier New Haven Wellman and Washington attended the mid year convention. Nearly a hundred participants braved cold weather and rough roads for sessions. Speakers included Dr F A Agar Miss Evelyn Camp and Rev Frank Anderson. Dr Agar discussed church efficiency and variegated outreach while Miss Camp described growing Christian influence in Japan.
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Guide Adrift on Ice Floe Near Lake Michigan
Petoskey Michigan January 25 Three airplanes circled over the scenes of Lake Michigan as a guide was believed adrift on an ice floe. Rescuers pressed the search by air and water to reach the stranded person.
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Tax on Legume Crops Acreage Proposed in Iowa Bill
A bill by Representative C. H. Nelson of Story County aims to limit assessment on acreage used for legume crops to 1 per acre, provided tracts exceed two acres. The measure, referred to the agriculture committee, accompanies other proposals including wider road allowances and state college offers, with a mix of bills in both the house and senate. The legislature also discussed tax payment authorizations for banks and a higher rate for publication of laws.
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Msworth College
Town Falls
Senate
Clifes
Funeral Saturday Service for John Sheets at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for John Sheets who died suddenly are planned for Saturday at two o clock at the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Sheets had been active at his farm four miles west of town. The death followed a day of bird shooting and his body was found later. The article notes health decline in recent years and mentions local residents and churches.
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Blatta
Saturday's Five Best Radio Features Recital Melodrama notes
National symphony orchestra performances and classic features across WEAF and WIZ networks highlight Saturday radio offerings. Recitals, melodramas, and orchestral works by noted conductors and composers shape a varied program from Atlanta and beyond.
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Ministers Association Meeting at Washington Y M C A
Washington county ministers group will meet at the Washington Y M C A on Monday January 28 at 1 02 am Rev W H Parker of Cotter will read a paper reviewing the late book The Master by Walter Russell Bowie After the meeting the ministers will enjoy two recreations in the gymnasium and dine together
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Washington Y. M. CA
W. H. Parker
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Walter Russell Bowie
Street Car Runs Away Injuring No One Injured
In Muscatine Iowa a street car on its last trip ran away from repair shops before passengers escaped unharmed. The car left the tracks and crossed a sidewalk before crashing into a parked car and finally stopping at a bakery. No injuries were reported.
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Mishawaka Fire Ravages Main Business Block
A destructive fire in Mishawaka Ind destroyed half a block of the main business district. Estimated damages reach 4200,000 with alarms sounding around 2 and the blaze under control by 4 20. Departments and stores including department stores novelty houses and clothing shops were hit. It marks the second downtown blaze in Indiana this week.
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Revival will close Sunday at Presbyterian church
The main auditorium was packed for a revival sermon on youth salvation and lasting usefulness for God. The evangelist used Josiah’s life at ages 8 16 and 20 to urge youths to seek the Lord at 16, despite bad surroundings, and to warn against early sowing of wild oats. Mrs Jeambey will lead nightly musical programs with three Sunday services to conclude the campaign. no Saturday services.
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Foch Bulletins Discontinued After Announcement
A disrupted notice indicates that Foch bulletins will be discontinued following an announced plan. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to parts and a heart attack suggests interruptions in bulletin service and potential changes in reporting.
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Two ships report distress in Atlantic as liner America nears New York
United States dispatches report two ships in distress in the Atlantic while the liner America is due in New York Saturday with 32 rescued. In Akron a family tragedy ends in multiple deaths as Thomas Heved allegedly kills wife and children then himself after a long quarrel in Lorain Ohio.
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Hoover Prepares Prohibition Inquiry in Florida Trip
President Hoover works on selecting the prohibition investigation commission while in Miami Beach Florida and finalizing an oral program to tighten enforcement. He weighs potential appointees from diverse backgrounds to avoid a stacked panel and to ensure impartiality after his inauguration.
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Snow and Cold Grip Midwest as Blizzard Hits
The middle west endures a blizzard with heavy snowfall and sub zero temps. Rail and highway traffic halt as Western Canada, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin suffer extreme conditions with up to 15 feet drifts. Charles Reed and Hiserard report cold reaches and widespread suffering, with Iowa and Illinois also affected.
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New York Sails Notify Rescue Of Two More Stranded Ships
New York reports two more ships need immediate help as the Norse Fernlane and Cuban grounded Dixiano face peril in the Atlantic. The American liner America rushes to aid, carrying 22 rescued seamen from the Italian freighter Florida. Captain George Fried of the America expects Ambrose Channel by 1 p.m. with the Florida crew aboard, including several badly injured.
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Mrs Clyde Courtney Dies Near Brighton
Mrs Clyde Courtney 24 died Thursday morning at her home near Brighton after several days illness from poisoning. Wife of Clyde Courtney she formerly was Jesse Minerva Gofinch and is survived by five children Clarice Earl Helen Lloyd Isabelle a father John Motinch of Peoria a brother and other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be set after her father and brother arrive.
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Isabelle
John Motinch
Peoria
Clay Township
Opposition Grows fund for Enforcement amendment in conference
Washington Jan. 25 Opposition to the 24 million prohibition rider on the deficiency bill gains strength as the Administration moves to defeat the amendment in conference. Four of six conferees named by Senate and House are regarded hostile to the amendment. Sentiment grows against the tax refund publicity House as well. T. L. Brookhart travels to Des Moines for a day on business before returning tonight.
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