Secret caches found in murdered recluse George Hardy's home
Reports describe discovery of more than eight thousand dollars in bonds and six hundred in cash from secret caches in the home of George Hardy, a recluse grocer who was murdered last week near Marengo. Investigators note Ballinger, a Des Moines detective, may arrive to assist state agents.
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Parnell
C. N. Ballinger
Des Moines
Hardy
Marengo
Conession
Toledo
Tamar
W. Scott Ros
Rouse
Montour
John Winn
Sue-Fox
Ronse
Marshalltown
Complete list of campers for Washington Y camp
Secretary L W Soule of the Y M A announced the list of forty boys from Washington to join the annual summer Y camp. Names added since the earlier list of 31 include Daryl Dodder Don Stutsman Bo Gillespie Henry Carris Robert Kepart Milton Harley John Gillespe Jack Lytle and James Casey. The camp at Central City runs July 15 to 22 in Cedar Rapids with Y M C A supervision and transport arranged by the Washington Rotary Club and the local Y's Men's Club.
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Cretary L. W. Soule
Washington
Daryl Dodder
Don Stutsman
Bo Gillespie
Henry Carris
Robert Kepart
Milton Harley
John Gillespe
Jack Lytle
James Casey
Mr. Soule
Centr City
Cedar Rapids
To Build Coal House at the County Home
At yesterday's county board meeting 21 Minick won the contract to erect a new coal house at the county home. The concrete structure will cost 827 dollars, including materials and labor. Excavation is underway and construction will start soon as an extension of the boiler room. Dimensions are 20 by 25 feet and one story high.
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County Board of Supervisors
Minick
Greater Friendship With America Is Aim of British Premier
London dispatch notes that the second Labour government aims to deepen ties with the United States and resume diplomatic relations with Russia. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, in opening-day parliament, acknowledged strains in Anglo American relations but spoke of efforts toward practical understandings, stressing the need for a better British US rapport and ongoing conversations toward that goal.
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London
America
Russia
Ramsay MacDonald
United States
Staref. S
World Peace Talks In Virginia By Grinnell Students
Josephine Bailey and two Grinnell College friends Adelaide Baker and Jane Lewis spoke on World Peace during a June week at Westtown Quaker School near a lake. They attended the International Peace convention with about eighty youths, heard speakers Tucker Smith and Jesse Holmes, and planned to return via Washington after five more weeks.
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Josephine Bailey
Virginia
Grinnell College
Adelaide Baker
Scarshoro
Town
Jane Lewis
Shenandoah
Westtown
Tucker Smith
National Council For the Prevention of War
Jesse Holmes
Sinls
Josephine
Laetitia Concard
Grinnell
Witcom
Washington
Iowa
Holland cabinet resigns as general elections begin
Amsterdam July 3 The cabinet d affaires which has governed Holland for two years resigns today in hopes a normal party cabinet can form after general elections. The cabinet includes members from all principal parties and elections are being held today.
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Amsterdam
Ur— Holland
D’ Affairs
Ree
Holland
Family Hemmed in by Axe Wielding Killer in Detroit
Police report a brutal murder at the Evangelist home in Detroit. Paul Evangelist 43 his wife Santina eight and nine year old daughters Jeanne Angelina and Margaret and three year old Mario were found hacked to death in their beds before noon. Neighbors describe Evangelist as a healer and religious fanatic.
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Detroit
Paul Evangelist
Santina
Mario
Evangelist
Jeanne
Glendinnings to Remain Denver Pastor After Vacation
The Rev James A Glendinnings Park Mill Methodist church in Denver will return for another year following a two month vacation. The church board voted to continue him and his wife and praised their work which doubled church membership in under three years. A Great Lakes Canada trip is planned for Mr Glendinnings and family. he is expected back late August.
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Denver Post
James A. Glendinning
Park Mill Methodist Church
Eluret
Great Lakes
Canada
Glendinning
Sheen
Bandits Rob Owen State Bank in Wisconsin Heist
Bandits in Owen Wisconsin robbed the state bank after forcing employees and patrons to lie on the floor. They escaped with securities and about 000 dollars in currency, taking advantage of the unmasked incident on July 3.
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Owen, Wis
Owen State Bank
Demand for Harvest Hands Grows as Shortage Presses Farms
DES MOINES July 3 A heavy lift in wheat belt harvest labor is reported with few men available. Employment bureaus say farm labor demand is up over last year and essential orders remain unmet. Kansas and Nebraska harvest calls are especially strong as agencies struggle to supply workers.
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Des Moines
Wheat
Kansas
Nebraska
Buran
Legion Picnic Set For August 6 By Local Legion
Legion members plan an annual August picnic on the regular meeting date to elect delegates for the state union convention in M shalltown August 26 to 28. A ten cent per member disaster fund was discussed and a 25 cent per plate donation at the picnic was approved to support relief efforts. Maynard Brown and Ted Crone chaired refreshments last evening.
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Loon Beatty Post
Legion
State Union
M Shalltown
Maynard Brown
Ted Crone
Wening
Sandwic
Quiet Washington July Fourth Observance
Washington plans a quiet Independence Day with offices closed and many residents traveling to Wellman Mt Pleasant and other towns for celebrations. Local baseball expects a Wellman game in the afternoon while a Legion drum corps performs in Mt Pleasant in the evening. Many will picnic or stay home or visit relatives or clubs.
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Washington
Wellman
Mt. Pleasant
Legion
Bether
Mt. Pleasant Earlis
Te Country Club
Southern Cross Forced to Land in Allahabad
The airplane Southern Cross en route from Calcutta to Karachi was forced to land at Allahabad at noon due to magneto trouble. The two pilots, Charles and three companions, were attempting a Sydney to England flight, leaving Karachi earlier today. Savers Favored as tariff draft proceeds, Smoot says farmers and producers benefit most so far while accusing the de Verats of political maneuvering.
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Allahabad
British India
Southern Cross
Calcutta
Karachi
Charles
Sydney
England
Washin
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Forest fires sweep Marin County Mill Valley in July blaze
Fire on Mount Tamalpais slope raged for hours, destroying about 100 homes and burning roughly square miles. The Marin County disaster left over 500 homeless as Mill Valley mobilized thousands of volunteers to battle the flames. Damage estimated at at least $1,000,000 with smoke darkening the sky over the valley.
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Mill Valley
Calif
Mount
San Francisco
Tamalpais
Mt Valley
Tne Vie Hy
Paul Wittrig Becomes Bank Head Here In Davenport
Paul Wittrig of Crawfordville starts at Washington National Bank today succeeding Phil Weldin who left for a better post at Hedrick Bank. Wittrig brings banking experience from Savings Bank Crawfordsville and its consolidation with People’s Savings Bank. He also worked with B Raymond Dutro and Company Davenport as a bond salesman. Negotiations with the local bank closed yesterday. Mrs Wittrig will stay in Crawfordsville briefly until a new home is found.
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Paul Wittrig
Crawfordville
Washington National Bank
Phil Weldin
Hedrick
Wittrig
Savings Bank
Crawfordsville
People's Savings Bank
B. Raymond Dutro and Company
Davenport
Baldrige Bailey Form Partnership Opens Washington Law Firm
Henry Bailey joins A B Baldrige to form a law partnership in Washington with offices on West Main Street opposite the courthouse. Bailey, a recent graduate and son of the late Marsh W Bailey, teams with Baldrige who has practiced here since the elder Bailey’s death. The piece notes Baldrige’s seven years of partnership history in town.
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Henry Bailey
A.B. Baldrige
Washington
West Main Street
Court House
Bald and Bailey
Bailey
Law School
State University of Town
Marsh W. Bailey
Baldrige
Iowa corn condition varies with recent rains and heat
The weekly crops bulletin notes corn shoulder to knee high across Iowa with some areas two inches above ground. Overall growth improved after frequent rains and sun, except Sioux City wet area. Oats show uneven height but benefited. winter wheat turning. barley beading. heavy clover crop hard to cure due to rains. first alfalfa cut largely complete. apples tax June drop reported in some sections.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Sioux City
Reed
Plymouth
Woodbury
Carroll
Buena Vista
Washington People Enter Duck Business
Washington residents Mrs. Jennie Smith and Walter Little run a duck operation growing rapidly. They report 114 duck hens producing 5,900 eggs since February, shipping 550 ducks at $85 per hundred and 2,500 eggs in six months to Minnesota Kansas Wisconsin and Iowa. Currently 190 eggs in incubator six ducks setting with 19 eggs each hatch in about three weeks. They doubled duck hens last year plan to reach 200 next year. Washington is home for Louis and Belle Rice.
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Jennie Smith
Walter Little
Smith
Little
Minnesota
Kansas
Wisconsin
Towa
Chicago Child Dies From Burns In Fourth Of July Tragedy
Chicago reports its first fireworks casualty as a girl, 8, dies from burns when her dress ignited by a cracker. A New York death toll includes a 10 year old shot, while others suffer burns and injuries from exploding devices. Authorities note widespread bootlegging of fireworks despite strict laws and stiff penalties in Michigan and Chicago.
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Chicago
New York
Anna Voight
Eleanor Farr
Hackensack
Arthu Kretamer
Mildred Post
Titus Entertains Huge Crowd Again
Titus store owner Charles Strohm organized a large Fourth of July gathering drawing residents from Washington and nearby towns. The event featured fireworks, a Washington junior band debut, ample refreshments, and amusements, with attendees seeking a festive community celebration.
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Titus
Washington
Hue Charles Strohm
Thatus Store
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