London Naval Treaty Ratified by Hoover in White House
President Hoover signed the London naval treaty ratification in the East Room at 3:01 p.m. today, as the Senate adjourned to await Japanese and American ratifications in London. Debate over the US spending 1.071 billion to meet the treaty provisions accompanied the final session, with anti treaty senators resisting reservations and a tight vote across 12 proposed amendments.
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Hoover
White House
United States
Foreign Office
London
House of Commons
Japan
Senate
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Walsh
Massachusetts
Hale
Naval Affairs Committee
Hiram Johnson
California
Mors
New Hampshire
McKellar
Tennessee
Bingham
Connecticut
Maine
Johnson
Moss
Oddie
Nevada
Pine
Oklahoma
Robinson
Indiana
Montana
Boys Settle In At Wyapsi Y Camp Near Central City Iowa
The report describes the second setter day at Camp Wyapsi Y near Central City Iowa on July 21 with 51 Washington fellows, six leaders, cabin assignments, and first camp duties. Don Welsh leads Cabin No 9 overseeing the night program as a baseball game begins the camp tournament and tennis horseshoe and ping pong tournaments are scheduled for the afternoon.
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Cabin No. 9
Don Welsh
Hanford of Sioux City Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge
Arthur D. Hanford a wealthy Sioux City Iowa businessman was arraigned in Omaha on a manslaughter count in the death of Fred Slayden a hotel porter. Slayden died from brain hemorrhages after a scuffle at the Hotel Fontenelle. a coroner's jury ordered further investigation. no witnesses saw a blow, Slayden's jaw was broken, Hanford claimed memory loss.
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Omaha
Arthur D. Hanford
Sioux City
Iowa
Fred Slayden
Slayden
Hotel Fontenelle
Hanford
Slawden
W R C Picnic At Sunset Thursday In Washington
Mrs. A B Schmoeller president of the Women's Relief Corps announces a district W R C picnic at Singer Park Thursday for all corps in the 17th district. Attendees should bring sandwiches a dish to pass and their own silverware. drinks provided by Washington corps. Dinner at noon followed by an afternoon program as corps present entertainments. Washington G A R members and wives invited as guests with dinners provided.
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Women's Relief Corps of Washington
Singer Park
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Winfield
Mt. Union
Fairfield
Lockridge
Keokuk
Wapello
Morning Sun
Columbus Junction
Frandview
Cotter
Wellman
West Chester
Riverside
Ainsworth
Kalona
Washington
Washington Corps
Women's Relief Corps
New Leads in Murder Probe After Peacock Release
The murder of Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Marshal Aaron Bailey remains under active probe. State Agent Ray Scott travels to Ottumwa and Fairfield to review Chicago suspects tied to automobile theft as officers reassess leads and renew energy in the investigation.
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Emmett Peacock
Fred Sweet
Aaron Bailey
Ray Scott
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Chicago
Sioux City
Peacock
George Struble
George F. Morrison
Scott
Anamosa
Cities of East Suffer From Intense Heat
United Press reports clouded skies offered modest relief to the Atlantic coast heat wave yet fatalities rose to 254 with 114 prostrations 136 drownings and four from lightning. Relief was seen east of the Alleghenies as cooler air arrived from the Rockies to the Ohio valley.
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United Press
Atlantic Seaboard
Alleghenies
Uwiurl
Middle West
Rockies
Ohio Valley
Cooling Rain Ends East Coast Heat Wave Spread
Midwestern cooling rains and lower temperatures eased a national heat wave that caused at least 200 deaths and crop damage. Forecasters said storm systems from the Rockies would push into the eastern half, ending days of 100 plus degree heat in New York Philadelphia Boston Baltimore and other cities.
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Rocky Mountains
United States
Seaboard
Central States
United Press
New York
Boston
New England
Capital City
Washington
Hoover
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Albany
Atlantic City
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Priscilla Morrison Vacationing with Friends at Bear Lake
Priscilla Morrison is spending her vacation with friends at Bear Lake, enjoying lakeside leisure and daytime outings. The group plans to explore local scenery and relax away from daily routines.
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Priscilla Morrison
Bear Lake
Riotous Outbreaks Contained in Egyptian Cities
Cairo and Port Said experienced deadly riots with nine deaths and over 200 injured while Suez also saw casualties. Police and troops restored order after widespread clashes among lower class youths and hoodlums. Authorities report 1 021 arrests since the unrest began. Five killed at funerals to prevent renewed disturbances. London reassures protection of foreign lives as Egypt asserts no special measures needed.
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Cairo
Egypt
Port Said
Suez
London
Britain
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Wenderson
Death claims E. V. Simons after long illness
E. V. Simons, 65, died last night at 9 at his home 815 West Madison after a lengthy illness dating from last fall. Funeral set for Wednesday 2:30 at the Baptist church with Rev. A. A. Vinz in charge. burial Elm Grove cemetery with Odd Fellows at the grave. He was born Sept. 6 1864 in Earlville Illinois, son of Rev Daniel Simons and Sarah Langley Simons. Survived by widow Ada Lee and siblings W A Simons Iola Kansas R B Simons Newton O J Simons Fairfield Mrs Co M Sabin Newton J P Des Moines F H Burlington Colorado. He was a member of several fraternal orders and treasurer of the Odd Fellows lodge for twelve years.
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West
Madison Street
M. D. Lee
Law
Baptist Church
A. A. Vinz
Elm Grove Cemetery
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mr. Simons
Daniel Simons
Sarah
Langley) Simons
Earlville
Ill
Iown
Wyman
Ada Lee
Michael See
Iowa
Morning Sun
Winfield
Washington
East Side
Frank L. Wilson
Earle Corbin
Welch-Moore
Baptist
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Sons of Veterans
Modern Woodmen
The
Odd Fellows
Lodge
W A. Simons
Iola
Kansas
Newton
O. J
Fairfield
Co. M. Sabin
J. P
Des Moines
F. H
Burlington, Colo
Washington City Council Enacts Miniature Golf Ordinance
At a recent council meeting Washington city council passed an ordinance fixing license fees and regulations for miniature golf courses in town. One course is open and two or three more are under construction. The license fee is set.
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Washington
Plan for wheat shipments to ease famine crisis
Washington July 22 U P A proposal to set up distribution machinery for shipments of surplus wheat abroad to famine struck nations was discussed informally by Federal Farm Board Chairman Alexander Legge with five midwestern senators. He rejected buying 100 million extra bushels to withhold from the market and defended stabilization plans as sound economics.
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Washington
U.P
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Legge
McMaster
South Dakota
Howell
Nebraska
Pine
Oklahoma
Capper
Alllen
Kansas
Peles? Bank
Allen and Capper
Farm Board
Leger
Tie
Clyde Reed
Budget Hearing Set in Washington City
A hearing on the annual budget estimate for Washington city is announced for 7 20 on the evening of Monday August 4. Taxation needs amount to 55009 with 13900 from other sources including 12000 from water works. Taxable valuation is 987800 and money and credits total 3789090. J W Enslin and sons Harrs and Berne traveled to Iowa City for business.
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City of
Washington
Washington City
J. W. Enslin and Sons, Harrs and
Berne
Iowa City
City ordinance bans unlicensed course operations after midnight
The ordinance prohibits operation without a license and requires courses to close at midnight. It forbids loud or profane language and imposes fines from 16 to 100 dollars for violations. The measure sets a license fee of 50 dollars per year per course.
Paddy Harmon Promoter Dies After Des Plaines Crash
Chicago promoter and sportsman Paddy Harmon died from injuries after his car overturned near Des Plaines. His wife was injured and Dr. E. Brand of Chicago Stadium staff treated her. Harmon, whose Dream Palace opened in 1929, built a famed Midwest boxing center.
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Chicago
Patrick T
Paddy” Harmon
Des Plaines
Harmon
Des Plaines Emergency Hospital
BE. Thomas Brand
Chicago Stadium
Dream Palace
Ray Hammerl
Paddy Harmon
Midwest
New York
Wickham Donates Medical Library to Washington County Society
Dr. Kr T Wickham president of the Washington County Medical Society donates 250 to 300 medical books and book cases to form a library at the hospital. A committee guided by Dr C A Boice and others arranged with the hospital board, and the upper sun parlor was set aside for the library which will grow as funds and materials arrive.
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Washington County Medical Sopply
Kr. T. Wickham
Kk. D. Miller
Wellman
C. A. Boice
F. M. Mahan
Ainsworth
BE. EL. Statsman
Wickham
Hour of Funeral II Changes for Mrs Dede
Funeral for Mrs. Otto P. Dede near Boston will be held at 10 o clock Wednesday morning instead of 9. The delay is due to one brother's late arrival in Washington, causing the rescheduling.
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Otto P. Dede
Boston
Mass
Dede
Washington
Lumber dealer David Platt dies in Ainsworth
David Platt aged 47 died at 11:30 am at his Ainsworth home of pneumonia. He had managed the local lumber yard for two years and was active in church and civic life. Survived by wife and son Warren nine, brothers Byron, William, Harry, Hervey, and sisters. Burial possibly near Dubuque. Born Cottage Hill near Dubuque on July 7 1883.
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David Platt
Mr. Platt
Dubuque
Cottage Hill
California
Ainsworth
Warren Platt
Byron
William
Harry
Tama
Hervey
Royal
Prohibition Referendum Urged At Democratic State Meet
Iowa Democrats frame a prohibition plank calling for repeal of the Volstead Act and a national referendum. Senator Steck and Fred Hagemann urge a countrywide vote on liquor laws amid state party shifts and debates over income tax and policy.
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Des Moines
Resolutions Committee
United States
Daniel FP. Steck
Steck
Senate
Fred P. Hagemann
Waverly
Towa
Alfred E. Smith
Iowa
Dan W. Turner
Hagemann
Busi Hess
Democratic State Central Committee
Dan F. Steck
Charles W. Storms
Fort Madison
Francees Fore
Danville
M. J. Malloy
Davenport
Caroline Pendray
Maquoketa
Richard F. Mitchell
Fort Dodie
Mitchell
State Central Committee
Mrs Winnie Palmer Journeys to Brighton on Business Trip
Mrs Winnie Palmer traveled to Brighton yesterday for a business trip, accompanied by Mrs P. G. Widmer and Mary Catherine.
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Winnie Palmer
Brighton
P. G. Widmer
Mary Catherine
Local ladies named in Epworth event
Mrs Frank Edwards and Mrs Jennie Whitsell of Epworth Iowa and Mrs James Webb of California are listed among attendees for the social gathering.
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Frank Edwards
Jennie Whitsell
Epworth
Iowa
James Webb
California
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