Heat wave grips Midwest as storms fail to lift temps
Des Moines reports a 100 degree heat peak with no relief forecast. Central states saw thunderstorms and lightning while drought worsened in Montana and South Dakota. Iowa corn growth accelerates but some crops suffer from heat and humidity. gardens need rain.
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Chicago
Middle West
Central States
Montana
South Dakota
Wheat Belt
Near Northwest
India
Phoenix
Ariz
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Inwood
Sioux City
Alta
Atlantic
Towa
State Weather Bureau
Ian
Paris
Tore Ibang
Jess Tavor
Beateas
Eure
Washington Girl Heads Convention at Stanwood
Miss Irene De Long of Washington was elected president of the Womens Missionary society of Keokuk presbytery, United Presbyterian church, at the final convention in Stanwood. Helen Hilton and Mazie Stewart were named treasurer and young woman's secretary. The day featured a business meeting, Stewart's report on Keenwood convention, an afternoon address by Mrs. Howard Buchanan, and a Tama Indian reservation work debate followed by another Buchanan address.
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Irene de Long
Washington
Womens Missionary Society of
Howard Buchanan
Sudan
Tama
Society
Buchanan
Sweeping Investigations Move Through Chicago System
A trio of investigations unfolds in Chicago as grand juries and police probes target corruption linked to organized crime. State’s Attorney John Swanson leads a wide effort, with church groups and reform movements facing scrutiny amid a volatile clash of politics and law enforcement.
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Chicago
Uty
Renato Hia
Jake
John A. Swanson
Special “Board of States
Charles Rathbun
Tribunte
Lingie’s
Underworld
Ohn
Alcock
Do Vremen
Chicago Church Federation
Ional
Arthur Ro Atbert
Thompson
Colt
Samuel Ettelson Corporation Cosel
Moose Exhibition Draws Crowd in Washington City
A Moose exhibition hosted by the Washington Moose Lodge drew a crowd of several hundred locals and about 150 Town City residents. The event featured open air performances and community cooperation to boost Moose stock in the area.
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Moose
Washington
Washington Moose Lodge
Ans
Ottumwa Man Struck and Killed by Car Today
LeRoy Pownell was fatally struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Anna Mendrick near the John Mortrell packing plant in Ottumwa where he worked. The incident occurred today as Pownell went about his duties, investigators said. Local coverage notes the accident and immediate responders at the scene.
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Yetumwa
Anna’ Mendrick
LeRoy Pownell
John Mortrell & Co
Pownell
Flyer forced down on Atlantic flight over Brazil
A Brazil bound Aeropostal seaplane with Jean Mermoz on board diverted while en route to Africa. The Phocee rescued Mermoz navigator Jean D Abry and operator Leopold Gimie with mail after engine trouble forced a landing about 300 miles off Dakar. A relief plan was to reach Dakar late tomorrow as the crew and mail were transferred.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Aeropostal Co
Jean Mermoz
Atlantic
Africa
Aeropostale
Phocee
The
Aeropostale Co
Mermoz
Dakar
Mernox
Medrate
Brasile
Bomfin
Legion Contracts for 1930 Carnival in Washington
The American Legion sponsors a 1930 carnival in Washington the week of July 14 with Nobles Fairly carnival. Ned Stoughton, ex-Isler shows, is advance man. The 14 rides and shows form an average company. proceeds fund the post drum and bugle corps to the state Legion convention in Sioux City next September. The Berdo lot at the foot of uth Town avenue will host the event.
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Washington
Leo Bea'ty
American Legions
Nobles
Thegion
Pont
Ned Stoughton
Isler
Sor Deum Corps
Tri
Legion
Post
State Legion
Sioux City
Berdo
Uth Town Avenue
Town
Urainia City Debates Sunday Movie Voting
City council denies petition by M. B. McClain manager of the theater prohibiting Sunday film showings. Citizens advised voting rules may bar Sunday cinema attendance as debates unfold.
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Aubia
Urainia
M. B. McClain
Theing Theater
Farm Shipments in Carloads Unaffected by New R. R. Rates
DES MOINES July 9 IP a probable increase in shipping rates will follow the Interstate Commerce Commission decision though not all items are affected. William F Parsons chief rate clerk says class rate changes may apply to most carload shipments including machin ery and automobiles likely to be affected while livestock grain dairy hay remain unchanged. Intrastate rates may be revised to reflect the federal decision though intra state shipments are not directly altered.
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Des Moines
Cal
Interstate Commerce Commission
William F. Parsons
State Board of Railroad Commis
Federal Board
Parsons
Iowa
Railroad Commission
Federal Commission
Scott Morrison to Des Moines in murder probe
Jay Scott, late agent, and County Attorney George Morrison travel to Des Moines to confer with federal investigators about the Emmett Fincock murder case in Cedar Rapids. A stolen car license plate tied to the suspect was found at Cherry's pond, suggesting the killer came via road No. 2 rather than No. 1.
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Jay Scott
George Fe Morrison
James
Vate Bureau of Investigations
Emmett Fincock
Anmtiort
Cedar Rapids
Aaron Alley
Levies
Otarn
Cedar
Ator Aibl
Dencock
Peacock
Yexter Aire Scote
Morrison
Tugarite
Hie Elleneer
Fairfield
Ollumwa
Sheriff's Office
T. J. McElhinney
Cherry's Pond
Washington
Fis
Sigourney
West Madison Street
Cedar Rapids Girl Saved From River
In Cedar Rapids a girl named Hertha Sargent was rescued after a canoe capsized in the Cedar River. She fell into frigid water and struggled until Marvin Cone risked danger to pull her to safety. The incident occurred as she attempted to board the craft, narrowly avoiding drowning.
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Cedar Rapids
Hertha Sargent
Cedar River
Marvin Cone
Miners Entombed in Silesia Coal Mine Tragedy
An explosion in a Silesia coal mine trapped an estimated 100 to 200 men today. Eighteen bodies were recovered. total deaths remained undetermined as rescue work continued.
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Silesia
Anonovd
Reed Attacks Farm Board Plans in Kansas Address
Kansas Governor Clyde Reed denounces Hoover era farming policy in a speech ready for delivery on a platform shared with Hyde and Legge. He accuses the Farm Board of subjugating agriculture to industry, urges against compulsory acreage cuts, and questions export surpluses as foreign trade shifts.
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Bays. Kans
Clyde M. Reed
Kansas
Hoover Administration
Mexander Legge
Farm Board
Reed
Hyde
Legge
Hoover
Thefternoon
Health Contest For Rural Girls Sets Local Exam
A county 4-H health contest for girls is announced at the farm bureau inviting all 100 plus club members to compete. Examinations will be held next week at designated times and locations under Miss Alice Owen and Dr. C W Stewart. The county winner advances to the Iowa state fair for the state 4-H health contest.
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Farm Bureau
Senator Norris Faces Defeat as Ballot Names Clash
Senator Norris of Nebraska acknowledges possible defeat as ballot confusion looms between himself and a fellow Norris with same middle name. A state court ruling blocks adding the rival Grocer Norris to the ballot, risking miscast votes in the Republican primary. Local and state officials await court action on the ballot designation.
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Washington
House
Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Lam
W. Norris
Norris
United Press Today
Nori’ Glingapers
Conveniences Added in County Offices and Courthouse
Wilkos the local carpenter finishes a county project to reorganize offices at the courthouse. The treasurer and sheriff offices are relocated for privacy and efficiency, with a new lobby, semi private back, and a private sheriff space. A large car is built for the county superintendent of schools and new shelving improves filing for blueprints in auditor and board offices.
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Wilkos
Ficialy
County Superintendent of Schools
Punty Auditor
Board of Sivervisors
Girls club schedule and camp plans announced
Leslie and Mrs lead local dentists present a July calendar with Presbyterian church events for July 16 to July 21 including Jub parade at 8 20 a m and various club meetings. Miss Florence Forbes travels to Washington July 17 to coach teams for demonstration work ahead of August 7 achievement day and state fair.
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Leslie Uae Eader
Jacksonites
Northern Stars
Presbyterian Ehurch
Wal
Wellman
Presbyterian Church
Riverside
Moi
Jolly Jokers
Fern Cliff
Florence Forbes
Senate Seeks Pact Papers From Hoover
The Senate debates access to secret papers on the London naval treaty as Senator McKellar presses a resolution demanding delivery to the Senate. Senator Robinson blocks action while Senator Norris supports the resolution and opposes an executive-discretion amendment. Hoover-era friction grows over early ratification and full disclosure.
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Aashington
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Robinson
Arkansas
McKellar
Rnator Norris
Nebraska
Washington
Daily Sons
Hoover
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Pres
Drowns in Cedar River near Vinton
Gona Keefer Jr 44 of Mount Auburn drowned while attempting to swim across the Cedar River near Vinton on July 8. The incident occurred as Keefer sought to cross the current and authorities reported no other persons involved.
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Vinton
Gona Keefer, Jr
Mount Auburn
Cedar River
Here
Warmest day of the present spell in today’s heat
The official weather observer logged 93 degrees at noon, tying the season’s high. Forecasters expect more increases, with reports of 100 plus in Towns and Atlantic and Des Moines, and no relief soon from the heat.
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Washington County
Des Moines
Atlantic
Oon
Weather Bureau
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R. J. Davidson
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