Hughes Voices US Fellowship in Pan American Talks
In Havana on January 380, Charles Evans Hughes said the United States stands as a cooperative comrade among American republics and seeks true fellowship. His remarks spurred quick results as the Pan American union committee voted 19 to 1 to keep the current president and governing board selection, with Mexico the sole objector amid deferral of its suggestions to the next conference.
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Havana
United States
Charles Evans Hughes
man-American Conference
Hughes
Pan-American Union
Pan-American Union Committee
Mace
Mexico
Chicago Law Force Opens War on Gangs of Gunmen
Chicago police launched a two front assault aimed at crippling the city’s gangs. In weekend raids about 40 suspects were arrested as authorities target the bombing trust linked to racketeers and threats against Mayor William Hale Thompson.
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Chicago Law Force
Gangs of Gunmen
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Bombing Trust
Bomb Trust
Eastern Coast Sees Prolonged Cold and Storm Toll
Still cold today on the eastern seaboard as a wing storm lingers after a weekend blast. Four deaths are linked to the cold, shipping is in peril with vessels missing or in danger, and a coast guard cutter remains unreported. Liner captains describe the six day storm as the worst in decades.
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New York
Coast Guard
No. 197
Arica
Rochambeau
United States
George Washington
L. Rollin
Harold Cunningham
Levathan
Herbert Hartley
Train wreck halts Irish president’s Ottawa journey
A Canadian railroad derailment near Limoges halted the Irish Free State president William T Cosgrave on his Ottawa-bound train. Two trainmen were injured, one possibly fatally, but Cosgrave and his party were unhurt. The incident follows an attempted attack. secret service officers responded to the scene about 33 miles from Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Ont
Philliam T. Cosgrave
Irish Free State
Canadian Mounted Police
Limoges
Cosgrave
Navy cost estimates loom over new building plan
The House Naval Committee will press Secretary Wilbur this week for detailed costs of the Navy's proposed build ing program. The panel has learned the figure may exceed 800 million dollars, with additions for planes and personnel for 71 new ships raising total costs. A five year plan could reach about 1.2 billion over nine years. a 20 year plan around three billion.
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Washington
Wilbur
House Naval Committee
Navy
Lytle Burgess Lytle Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs Pleatus Burgess Lytle were conducted at her home on Weat Main street by Dr W W Bowers after an operation. burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Also noted were services for J C F Wead and J R McDowell with pallbearers and honorary mourners, conducted by local ministers.
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J. C. F. Wead
A. E. Wead
Washington
F. W. Eastwood
Elm Grove Cemetery
Charles Jackson
Thomas Simpson
R. J. Catlett
Henry Dittmer
Neil Trottman
J. O. Crawford
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Willard Wylie
United Presbyterian Rehoir
Carolyn
Haig Dies at London Home War Leader Passes at 66
Field Marshal Earl Haig, commander in chief of British forces in France during World War I, died suddenly at his London home in Prince's Gate. He collapsed after saying good night. doctors said death came from war strain. His son inherits the title as a ten year old. King George stood as godfather to the child. Haig had led British armies in France and Flanders and was famed for allied victory alongside Foch and Petain. He was 66 and described as in excellent health the day before his death.
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London
Field Marshall
Earl Haig
France
Prince's Gate
Marshall
William George Jamison
Haig
Belgium
George Alexander Eugene Douglas Haig
Dawich
King George
Flanders
Great Britain
Marshal Foch
Marshal Petain
General Perishing
Germany
General Haig
Richmond
Boy Scouts
Orford
Seventh
Hussars
India
Legion of Honour
Order of Leopold
Dorothy Vivian
Lord Vivian
Iowa City Pastor Elevated to Monsignor Rank
The Rt. Rev. William P. Shannahan pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church in Iowa City was invested with the title Monsignor in ceremonies attended by prominent clergy from eastern Iowa.
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Iowa City
William P. Shannahan
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Iowa
Burial details for Mrs H H McCleery and associates
Hamilton Mrs H H McCleery and George Maxwell are listed with pallbearers Nate Pearson Gol frey Juzeler Warren Donaldson Oscar George Everette Stewart and Ed Davis. Burial occurred at Elm Grove cemetery.
Additional Care for Disabled Veterans Measure Introduced
A omnibus bill by Rep. Royal C. Johnson aims to expand care for disabled veterans affecting about 100,000 service members. It covers flexible insurance, family allowances for permanent and temporary disabilities, removal of disability claim limits, free beds, potential new hospitals, and possible transfer of soldiers homes to the veterans bureau. Backed by major veterans groups and Director Hines.
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Washington
Rep. Royal ¢. Johnson
South Dakota
House
Disabled Veterans Committee
Veterans Bureau
War Department
Johnson
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hines
Veteran's Bureau
Washington Plays Ottumwa Next in Big Little Six Clash
Washington high meets Ottumwa on Ottumwa floor as Ottumwa leads the Little Six with one loss. Coach Harry Rice aims to limit Ottumwa to a lower score and pull an upset despite Washington’s slim chance. Mt Pleasant visits Fairfield while Burlington faces Muscatine in Burlington. Fairfield seeks to rebound after three straight losses.
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Washington High School
Ottumwa
Harry Rice
Wilo
Washington
Ottumwans
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Burlington
Muscatine
Mr. Pleasant
Burlington Falls To Washington In Fast Finish
Bill Bayliss reports Washington surged to six fast points near game end, with Flora Tucker two baskets and Lytle one in twenty seconds as Burlington's Thomason sent three subs in. Bill Bales controlled the ball in the final minute, scoring the last field basket in a wild finish.
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Bill Bayliss
The
Burlington Gazette
Washington
Bill
Thomason
Burlington
Flora Tucker
Lytle
Bill Bales
Villa Nova Fire Turmoil Threatens Campus Buildings
A blaze in Villa Nova College at Villa Nova Pennsylvania destroyed College Hall with an estimated loss of 2.2 million dollars. Twenty fire companies battled the flames to save the rest of the campus. Thirteen people were injured and five students suffered smoke or glass injuries while trying to rescue records and equipment.
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Villa Nova
Villa Nova College
College Hall
Bank Teller Kidnapped by Two Bandits in Chicago Heist
James Dillon, 20, cashier, was held 16 hours as two unmasked bandits in a touring car forced him into their vehicle. They later overpowered guard Leon Foster, entered Industrial State Bank, and stole about $35,000 in cash and securities before fleeing. Police suspect the same bandits behind a series of robberies.
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Chicago
Industrial State Bank
James Dillon
Leon Foster
League Leaders Battle At Y M C A In Washington County
League leaders face elimination tonight at the Y M C A as Washington and Wyman meet in an undefeated class showdown in Washington County basketball. The doubleheader also includes Kalona vs Brighton. Games start 7 15 p m with 50 minute gaps, after a late start shift from 7 00 due to tardy teams. Wayne? West Chester, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville and Wy man Washington Kalona Brighton also on schedule with Wayland vs West Chester opening.
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Washington
Wyman
Washington County
Kalona-Brighton
Wayland
West Chester
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Brighton
Farmers Expecting Good Year in 1928 Says Jardine Today
Washington January 30 farmers may expect a fairly good year in 1928 the agriculture department predicted today General improvement in the agriculture situation was forecast providing farmers avoid sensational expansions and continue to balance production with demand The government 1928 agricultural outlook notes caution and steadiness in growth prospects for the year ahead.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Mayor Walker On Water Wagon Feels Healthier
New York January 30 Mayor Walker has stopped drinking alcohol since last September and reports better health. Reverend Christian Reisner quoted the mayor saying he prefers the even path without stimulants and plans to address the Methodist ministers on March 5.
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Mayor Walker
Broadway
Christian F. Reisner
Chelsea Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
Walker
Reisner
Tickets Selling For College Play At Phillips Hebner Drug Store
Washington junior college presents The Whole Towns Talking a three act modern farce by John Emerson and Anita Loos. Eleven local students directed by Richard McCleery prepare new scenery for tomorrow evening curtain at 8 15 with a large anticipated audience.
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Washington Junior College
Phillips & Hebner Drug
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Miss Loos
Richard McCleery
Norman Sage
Henry Simmons
Estelle Davidson
Mrs. Simmons
Helen McCrabble
Ethel
Snow Covers Ground After Weekend Storm
Snow blanketed the ground Saturday night as a first winter snowfall, with continued cold weather and a light additional fall this morning. The depth is under two inches, following a prior small flurry during a near blizzard.
Farm Outlook Predicts Stable Market and Labor This Year
The department expects a domestic market roughly like 1927 with some improvement possible. Foreign demand remains not better than last year. Farm labor should be plentiful, wages and farm equipment prices unlikely to change, and building materials expected to rise.
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Ture
Peeks Visit Des Moines Couple Stay With Reid
Mr and Mrs Glen Peck drove from Des Moines on Saturday and spent Sunday at the Fred Reid home, enjoying a weekend visit.
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Glen Peck
Des Moines
Fred Reid
Jury Selection In Hickman Trial Opens In Los Angeles
A jury of twelve with two alternates is chosen for William Edward Hickman’s murder case. Defense challenges and motions to appoint alienists loom as Judge J. J. Trabucco rules on defense requests and proceedings continue with witnesses and jury seating in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Calif
William Edward Hickman
American Psychiatrists Association
Asa Keyes
Richard Cantillon
Keyes
J. J. Trabucco
Cantillon
Trabucco
American Pyschiatrists Association
Hickman
Marion Parker
J. J. Trabuccco
Jerome Walsh
Kansasey
Walsh
California
American Psychiatrists’ Association
Trabudo
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House Committee
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Jardine
Jimmy Walker
Elias Kahn
Eizabeth A. Bullis
Alhambra
Virginia L. Roess
Sierra Madre
Robert L. Bowman
Arlo S. Rickett
Pomona
Edwin Venable
Hermosa Beach
J. A. Ruggles
Howard Skewes
Whittier
Howard Atkinson
Long Beach
Sarah A. Roach
Harry Wood
Emily (Indrum
Dorothy MacKail
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