Fall to serve sentence in New Mexico state prison
Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall had his sentence for accepting a $100,000 bribe amended to one year and one day. The extra day moves his confinement to a federal penitentiary, with custody to be determined by the Justice Department and a potential transfer to a New Mexico state prison. Fall was not present for the proceeding.
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Washington
U.P
Secretary of the Interior
Albert BK. Ball
Southwest
Frank J. Hogan
Fall
Jennings Bailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Department of Justice
New Mexico
New Mexico State Prison
Ndward L. Doheny
Los Angeles
Elk Hills Californiia Naval Oil Reserve
Pall
Des Moines River Pollution Hearings Set for Aug 4
State health commissioner Dr. D C Steelsmith issued notices for public hearings on August 4 in Des Moines Ottumwa and Fort Dodge and for three companies including Lowa Packing Des Moines Gas and Morrell Packing Ottumwa. Proceedings aim to determine restraining orders to curb untreated sewage and industrial waste contamination.
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Des Moines
D. C. Steelsmith
Ottumw
Fort Dodge
Lowa Packing Company
Te Des Moines Gas Company
Te Morrell Packing Company
Ottumwatoa
Steelsmith Lopes
Sen
State House
Tax Hearing In Iowa Lime Creek On Valuations
George Crane of the state board of assessment and review is in Washington for protests by Iowa and Lime Creek residents over high valuations. The hearing began yesterday at the courthouse and continues today with local officials and attorneys present. Crane reports to the board, which will issue a decision later.
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State Executive Council
Iowa
George Crane
State Board of Assessment and Review
Washington
Lime Creek
State Board
Courtouse
County Board of Superviors
Mr. Crane
Des Moines
Washington County
Crane
Board of Assessment and Review
Lease sealed for former Journal Room by local businessmen
J H Dennerly of Williamsburg and D R Clossen of Ottumwa lease the front west 18 feet and the middle room of the former Journal building from T L Brookhart and Orville Elder. They plan a fountain shop and candy counters in the front, and a recreation club in the rear room 31 by 41 feet. Occupancy aimed mid August to early September. A tenanted east room remains for rent.
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J. H. Dennerly
Williamsburg
D. R. Clossen
Ottumwa
T. L. Brookhart
Orville Elder
Journal Building
Dennerly & Clossen
Journal
French Flight Ends in Crash Near Irkutsk
The French monoplane Hyphen with fliers Joseph Le Brix Mar el Doret and mechanic Mesmin crash landed about 300 miles west of Irkutsk after forced descent at night. The crew parachuted to safety at Schiborga station on the Trans Siberian line. one aviator reportedly injured. They hoped to reach Moscow as rescue efforts seek the aircraft. Grace Conner of Minneapolis arrived to visit her mother Mrs W M Conner for about two weeks.
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Irkutsk
Siberia
Paris
Joseph le Brix
Marel Doret
Mesmin
Schiborga
Nimendinsk
Tokio
Japan
Mooscow
Grace Conner
Minneapolis
W. M. Conner
Legal note on renter improvements referenced to Atty Brookhart
A terse legal remark states improvements by a renter will be improved to meet requirements, and cites Attorney T. L. Brookhart as the point of contact for clarification.
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Atty
T. L. Brookhart
Rendering Plant Ordered Closed
F D Payn state inspector for the department of agriculture ordered the rendering plant south of town closed after county health officials inspected the premises and found sanitation lacking. No more animals may be accepted. reopening could occur only with improved carcass and waste handling and sanitary upgrades.
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F. D. Payn
Muscatine
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Payn
Banker Shot as Robbers Loot White Bear Bank
Allwyn Werner, cashier of the First State Bank of White Bear Minnesota, was shot during a daytime hold up by two bandits who escaped with about 5000 dollars in cash. The incident occurred in White Bear. Authorities pursue suspects.
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Minnesota
White Bear, Minn
Allwyn Werner
First State Bank of
White Bear
Wall Repairs At Colenso Hotel Underway
Jake Minick and workers repair the east wall of the Colenso hotel after a bulge appeared. They remove the lower section and replace bricks as older masonry proves softer than modern brick. The rest of the wall remains sound and a shop sign on the wall will need repainting after the work.
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Jake Minick
Colenso Hotel
Widmer
Peet Praises County Boy Scout Program at Rotary Meeting
Supt Peet spoke on the county Boy Scout program at the Rotary meeting. The Rotary club sponsors the movement and Peet urged strong support from Katorians and others. Local scouts from Kalona Riverside Wellman Ainsworth Brighton Crawfordsville and Iowa City recently enjoyed a camping period on the Iowa River near Riverside. Fordyce and Downing attended. Fordyce outlined his work as Scout Executive now serving three counties Iowa Johnson and Washington.
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Supt. Peet
Rotary Club
Geout
Kalona
Riverside
Wellman Ainsworth
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Iowa City
Lowa
Fordyce
Fred Downing
Iowa
Johnson
Washington
First Washington County Marriage License Issued Under New Law
Late yesterday afternoon Maxwell Zugg of Iowa City and Thelma Bank of Kirksville Mo received Washington county’s first license under the new state marriage law. The law took effect four weeks ago and required a ten day filing, with applications available in any county.
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Washington County
Maxwell Zugg
Iowa City
Thelma Bank
Kirksville
Johnson County
Brighton resident L P Jackson visits on business
L P Jackson of Brighton was in town on business today visiting local firms and meeting contacts.
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L. P. Jackson
Brighton
Washington Boys Tennis Tourney Sees Closely Fought Matches
Iowa tennis tournament results from Des Moines show Cline advancing by default, Little defeating Kirby of Moline in a three set win 4-6 6-4 6-2. Kolesick starts singles today as Statler and Cline reach the second round with Little in the third round.
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Iowa Stats
Des Moines
Cline
Little
Kirby
Moline
Kolesick
Statler
Muscatine
Disorder Flare Ups Hit Western Pennsylvania Coal Field
Disorder broke out in three districts of the western Pennsylvania coal field with a miner’s home burned a second bombed and a labor commissary stoned police said. The outbreaks came as Thomas Meyerscough union organizer appeared to post 2500 bond on manslaughter charges in the killing of a miner at Wildwood.
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Pitsburgh
Pennsylvania
Thomas Meyerscough
National Miners’ Union
Wildwood
Legge Defends Farm Future Against Gloom Prophecy
In a Chicago radio address Alexander Legge former chairman of the federal farm board challenged “false prophets” predicting doom for farmers. He argued farm income lags yet agriculture remains the nation’s strongest enduring industry and urged farmer cooperation in production and distribution amid credit improvements.
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Chicago
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Lees
Eight Boys Sign Up for Camp Wapsie
The 1931 Camp Wapsie Y campers begin July 20 for a week long session. Eighty eight boys have arranged to attend with new additions Herbert Youne Ronald Keiper Junior McCabel and Marion Sandy. Rotary club and Y's Men provide transport home and to camp. Local supporters donated cars and funds to aid boys unable to pay full camp fees and registration remains open to accommodate all applicants.
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Herbert Youne
Ronald Keiper
Junior McCabel
Marion Sandy
Rotary Club
E. E. Stutsman
al Baldrige
Ed Hansen
Carl Hedges
Charles Davis
Glenn Mace
Fred Stewart
C. W. Stewart
Horace Knight
Fred Eastwood
J. H. Peet
Win Smouse
Frank Miller
Russell Frink
J. H Peet
Santa Barbara Parade Faces Recap With New Judges
In Santa Barbara on July 14 Germany's problem and Mr Hoover en route to the farm board are noted as distractions. The Crusader anti prohibition prize parade faces a redo with different judges. Dry forces claim entry was valid if not winning, and potential finals in neutral Canada are hinted. Hoover and Vice President Curtis were seen rehearsing signals for November.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Germany
Hoover H
Enel
Dole
Drys c
Dryas
Canada
Hoover
Curtis
Rapidan
Nelson Dies in Army Hospital After Swallowed False Teeth
Private Olaf Nelson of Fort Bliss Texas died at an Army hospital after choking on two false teeth swallowed at breakfast. Major Roy Brown and General RosL Patterson led attempts to dislodge the teeth which were tangled in his esophagus and lodged near the windpipe, with removal deemed too risky.
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Washington
Olaf Nelson
Fort Bliss
Tex
Army Medical Service
Nelson
Roy Brown
Ehset
Rosl Patterson
Veterinary Corps
Better Washington club to meet at country club
The July meeting of the Better Washington club will be Friday evening at the country club instead of the Y as first planned. Frank Miller announces the dinner ticket sales and the officers to manage fall festival preparations will be elected after a nominating committee report.
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Washington Club
Country Club
Frank Miller
Nations plan to aid Germany causes global concern
United Press reports international efforts to ease Germany's crisis as banks and exchanges shut to pursue a loan. Hungary and Romania impose bank closings while Austria, Basle Bank, and the Hoover moratorium connect to a short term credit of 100 million dollars with repayments to be loaned back.
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United Press
Germany
Stock Exchange
International Bank
Basle
Reichbank
Hoover
France
Germany Faces Bank Closures and Market Shutdowns
Berlin reports banks closed and securities trading halted as the emergency decree suspends financial activity. Citizens queue for cash while inflation memories push buyers to convert marks into food and goods. President Hindenberg urges calm amid rising labor unrest and communist agitation in the Ruhr.
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Berlin
Germany
Ruhr
Pittsburgh
Provocateurs
Hindenberg
Miss Faye Swickard Takes Week Vacation at Graham Store
Miss Faye Swickard is taking a week off from work at the Graham store. She traveled to Davenport today for a day trip with her father Elmer Swickard and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Aston. Mr. Aston had just returned yesterday from visiting his mother in Graston North Dakota.
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Faye Swickard
Graham
Davenport
Elmer Swickard
Ed Aston
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