Houston recollections at Rice Hotel recount old echoes
In Houston at the Rice Hotel the speaker recalls past events from the Democratic convention era and notes lingering empties. He says the city is rising as a southern power and reflects on Smedley Butler with mixed views. He jokes about a hypothetical Russian ambassador and American reactions.
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Houston
Tex
Rice Hotel
Bell Loys
Smedley Butler
Russia
America
Iowa Senate Backs 50 Percent Corn Tariff Increase
The Iowa Senate unanimously approves a resolution asking President Hoover to raise the corn tariff by 50 percent and to urge the tariff commission to recommend action under the flexible tariff provision. A concurrent House resolution calls for a February 27 to March 9 recess of the general assembly. The senate also provisions for an investigation of the University of Iowa administration, which was laid over.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Hoover
House
Senate
United States Tariff Commission
General Assembly
University of Iowa
Washington County Red Cross quota reaches $700 mark
Dr. F W Eastwood reports Washington County has met its 700 drought relief quota with strong support from residents and businesses. Fox Theatre benefit, Rubio and Ainsworth donations, and Southern Utilities pledge push total to target. Pershing and Will Rogers to speak on NBC about Texas disaster relief.
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Washington County
Red Cross
F. W. Eastwood
Washington
Fox Theatre
Rubio
Ainsworth
A. E. Sands
Southern Utilities Company
Eastwood
General John Pershing
NBC
Will Rogers
Texas
Waco
Reynolds Nominated to State Board of Assessment and Review
Governor Turner submitted the nomination of Dr. J. W. Reynolds to the Iowa State Board of Assessment and Review for the Democratic member seat. The senate went into executive session to consider the appointment, which will be voted on later. Reynolds has served on the board since its organization and his current term expires in July.
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Des Moines
Dan W. Turner
State Senate
J. W. Reynolds
State Board of Assessment and Review
Senate
Reynolds
Schantz Home Narrow Escape Near Town
The Robert Schantz home on the Otto Scheibel farm south west of town along primary No. 1 escaped a blaze Wednesday morning. A traveler headed east to Town City raised the alarm, drawing 20 to 25 neighbors to stop the fire with Mrs. Schantz at home alone and no major damage. The quick response and favorable wind prevented further spread and the Schantzes thanked neighbors and the traveler for saving the property.
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Robert Schantz
Otto Scheibel
Former Resident John W. Johnson Dies in Kalispell Montana
John W. Johnson, former Iowa County resident and Civil War veteran, died January 12 1931 in the Kalispell soldiers home Montana. He later served as county sheriff and held other local offices in Montana. His brother B P Johnson died November 12 1980 in Crawford Nebraska.
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J. R. George
John W. Johnson
Kalispell
Montana
Johnson
Iowa
Benjamin Johnson
Crooked Creek Bridge
Eureka Road
Co. B
Campassns
Montane Fe
PF. Johnson
Crawford
Nebraska
John W
Cash Bonus Bond Issue Could Hurt Market, Warns Case
Herbert Case of the New York Fed told the House Ways and Means Committee that issuing 3.5 billion dollars in government bonds to fund a World War veteran cash bonus would slash the market value of outstanding bonds by about 1 billion dollars and delay economic recovery. He cited wartime Liberty Loan results and warned such bonds at roughly 4 1 4 percent would hamper financing for state and municipal projects.
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Washington
Herbert Case
New York Federal Reserve Bank
House
Ways and Means Committee
Case
28 British Miners Die in Explosion at Haig Mine
In Whitehaven England on January 3 twenty eight miners were confirmed dead after an explosion at the Haig mine rescuers faced gas and damp as they searched shafts under the Irish Sea. Eighteen bodies were recovered by noon and thirteen men were in hospital. The dead included three fathers and their sons John Richardson Cr Jol Richardson George Parker Sr George Parker Jr James Rogan and George Rogan.
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Whitehaven
Eng
Haig
Trish Sea
John Richardson
Jol Richardson
George Parker
James Rogan
George Rogan
Opinion: counties may contract with medical societies for indigent care
Des Moines reports an attorney general opinion holds county boards may not contract with incorporated medical societies to treat the indigent sick. Written by Gerald O. Blake, it cites the Bailey Dental case and says such contracting should not continue. State Health Commissioner D. C. Steelsmith requested the opinion.
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Des Moines
USP
Attorney General
County Boards of Supervisors
Gerald O. Blake
Supreme Court
Bailey Dental Company
D. C Steelsmith
Des Moines Man Nathan Coffin Found Dead In Hotel Room
Nathan E Coffin prominent Des Moines resident was found dead in a hotel room at the Des Moines hotel. Officials say he died of a self inflicted gunshot wound and County Coroner William Carpenter was summoned for inquiry.
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Des Moines
Nathan Coffin
William Carpenter
Iowa Legislature Weighs Bond Amendment and Legal Challenge
Des Moines reports the Iowa General Assembly grapples with a proposed highway bond amendment and its legality. The attorney general’s opinion declares the amendment invalid, risking a costly special election and possible court action. Advocates push measures to test validity before voters. The House plans to take up the resolution Monday while the Senate considers a probe into University of Iowa administration.
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Des Moines
Laws
House
Supreme Court
John Fletcher
Ua Nan
A. Benson
Fletcher
Iowa
Senate
University of Lows
Johnstons Attend Conference at United Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs C N Johnston of Columbus City visited today for a conference at the United Presbyterian church and took part in shopping activity during their afternoon.
Demons Meet Ottumwa in Key Little Six Clash
Ottumwa faces Washington in a pivotal Little Six basketball game as both schools chase position. Ottumwa holds second place while Washington is in a four way tie for third. Injuries and lineup uncertainty add to the suspense with several new players likely to see action. A preliminary game between West Chester and Washington second team follows at seven.
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Ottumwa
Washington
West Chester High School
Notable Visitors From Out of Town Listed
Among those from out of town here today were Mrs. C. H. Huston of Crawfordsville, Miss Pearl Gardner of Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. T. &. Johnston of Columbus Junction, and Charles Stearns of Ainsworth.
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C. H. Huston
Crawfordsville
Small Clothes Chute Fire At H L Whittaker Home
A fire originating in a clothes chute at the H L Whittaker residence on North Marion avenue caused minor damage. Discovered shortly after seven, the blaze was extinguished by the owner before firefighters arrived. insurance covered the loss and the claim was settled by eleven. Carpenters began repairs at one o'clock.
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H. Od. Whittaker
North Marion
H. L. Whittaker
North Marion Avenue
Bandits Rob Gorham Bank. Sheriff Leads 60 Man Search
In Illinois a Gorham bank heist yielded $4500 as two bandits fled. George Davis a 31 year old St Louis police character was shot while fleeing a posse near Vin cent Lee farm and lies in critical condition. Vincent Lee his wife and daughter Imma and Herbert Lee were arrested as accessories.
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Ill
W. W. Osborn
Jackson County
George Davis
St Louis
First National Bank
Gorham
Ilh
Davis
Vincent Lee
Ed Whistler
Imma
Lee
Herbert Lee
Fletcher Lewis
Lee Farm
John Patterson Dies in Own Action at Washington Barber Shop
John Patterson aged 39 a barber at the John Bruegge shop on North Iowa avenue Washington committed death by own action this morning by cutting his throat alone in the shop. Arthur Glider a customer found the body. Patterson previously separated from his family due to quarantine and despondency over missing his children. He was born in Nichols Iowa December 12 1891 and had lived in the county most of his life. Funeral services are set for Sunday at the L A Jones funeral home with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. The coroner ruled no inquest needed. He is survived by his widow Carrie Baker four children and his extended family.
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John Patterson
John Bruegge
Iowa Avenue
Arthur Glider
Patterson
Crawfordsville
James Patterson
Washington
Moose Lodge
Carrie Baker
Louis Baker
Rosella
Esther
Billy
Betty
Lloyd
Clarence
Frank Patterson
Winfield
Jay
Raymond
James
Louis
Cedar Rapids
Gilbert Irwin
May Patterson
Parl Robb
Silvis
Carl Nichololson
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Woodlawn
Nichols
Ihowa
Washington Junior College Dominates Centerville 46 to 13
Washington junior college crushed Centerville 46 to 13 on Centerville’s court as Centerville failed to score a field goal in the first half. Coach George Freshwaters spread playing time across two full squads with most players contributing to the scoring. The win sets up a midweek clash with undefeated Albia junior college in Albia.
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Washington Junior College
Southeastern Iowa
Centerville
Washington
George Freshiwaters
Altbia
Albia
Prisoners Saved as Enid Fires Ravage County Buildings
In Enid Oklahoma forty two prisoners were led to safety and one escaped as two major fires destroyed property estimated near four hundred thousand dollars. The blaze began at the Garfield county courthouse and spread from the Enid Milling company with deputy sheriffs delivering inmates without firemen’s help. Flames gutted the courthouse roof and upper floors.
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Enid
Okla
Garfield County
Youth to Soldier: Iowa National Guard Member Recalled
The article notes Crawfordsville youth who served in the Washington company of infantry in the Iowa National Guard before the war. It highlights his early military involvement and ties to the Washington unit.
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Crawfordsville
Washington Company of Infantry
Iowa National Guard
Heflin Defames Mussolini as Tyrant in Senate Charge
Senator Thomas Heflin called Mussolini a mad monarch and red handed tyrant on the senate floor charging 137 Italians were murdered on Mussolini's orders. He said Major General Butler must bow to the tyrant and face court martial as plans for defense proceed with Major Henry Leonard and Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. as likely witnesses.
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U.P
de Martino
Stimson
Mussolini
Smedley
Butler
Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Mussogii
State Department
Heflin
Henry Leonard
Washington, D. C
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Italy
Mugsolini
Butles
Tuscon, Ariz
Church Conference Draws About 75 Attendees
About 75 people attended a United Presbyterian church conference on Officers and Leaders in the Church led by Dr. J H White of Pittsburgh and Dr. E F Kimmelshue of Des Moines. Attendees represented Crawfordsville Keota West Chester Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Washington churches.
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J. H. White
Pittsburgh
E. F. Kimmelshue
Des Moines
Crawfordsville
Keota
West Chester
Columbus Junction
Ainsworth
Washington
United Presbyterian
White
United Presbyterian Church
D Chalmers Fulton
W. H. Gordon
EB. F. Kimmelshué
YMCA C Volleyball Set To Face Junction Team
The Washington YMCA C team will meet Columbus Junction at Columbus Junction tonight as a curtain raiser to the Columbus Junction Morning Sun high school game. In grade school action Lincoln beat Wallace 7 to 1 and Centennial topped Heights 2 to 0. Stanton Kiesey officiated. The triple round robin runs over several weeks with two Thursday games after school. Current standings show Lincoln 3, Centennial 2, Heights 1.
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Columbus Junction
Lincoln
Wallace
Centennial
Heights
Stanton Kiesey
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