British Naval Talks Move Toward Possible Accord
London and Geneva dispatches report British and Allied delegates revising proposals to curb cruiser fleets. UK officials say no major changes, aiming for a basis for agreement as talks proceed. a conciliatory end may hinge on a non aggressive policy before 1931 Washington treaty expiry.
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Geneva
Coolidge
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Chamberlain
House of Commmons
Austen Chamberlain
Washington
W. C. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Lord Cecil
Pound
Frederick
Lord = Cecil
Bridgeman
House Cleaning Ordered for Federal Dry Force
Dr. J. M. Doran prohibition commissioner orders a general housecleaning of the federal dry machine by October 1. Prohibition administrators must survey personnel and return lists of retainable subordinates. The purge will reduce the dry force by one third after a preliminary survey found many agents unfit for enforcement work.
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Washington
J. M. Doran
Prohibition
Doran
Brighton Kalona Rubio Men Victors in County Vigilantes Shoot
A. Horner of Brighton A. J. Steinbeck of Rubio and T. J. Sparks of Kalona were the top three marksmen among 22 county deputy sheriffs at a 25 yard 45 caliber pistol event in Washington county. George Struble heads county organization and will join them at the Fort Des Moines state shoot.
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EF. A. Horner
Brighton
A. J. Steinbeck
Rubio
T. J. Sparks
Kalona
Washington County
George Struble
County Organilation
Fort Des Moines
Bond
County Bankers’ Association
Vigilantes Organization
Iowa State Auditor Visits Washington Officials
Iowa State Auditor J. W. Long and chief of the accounting department J. W. Lemley arrived in Washington yesterday evening and departed this morning after visiting county offices at the court house to meet local officials.
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J. W. Long
J. W. Lemley
Washington
Court House
Aimee Semple McPherson Faces Court Tensions Again
In Los Angeles July 28 1930 Aimee Semple McPherson confronts potential court action as her mother Mrs Kennedy vows to pursue disputes legally The rift centers on the Carmel by the Sea disappearance story and alleged accounting gaps amid tensions with Angelus Temple staff and members.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Aimee Semple McPherson
Legion
Mama
Carmel-by-the-sea
Mrs. McPherson
Kenneth Ormiston
Temple
Kennedy
Aimee i
Angelus. Temple
Fear Strike On Subway Not Settled
New York July 28 trains ran on schedule as talks between Amalgamated street and electric railway workers and the Interborough Rapid Transit continued. Amalgamated claims enrollment rights while IRT opposes. IRT discharged strikebreakers, reducing chances of immediate action. Detectives sought a suspected insane crank blamed for placing a bomb in the East River tunnel.
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New York
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Amalgamated
East River Tunnel
Funeral for Charles F Taylor at Forsdleton Home
Funeral services for Charles Frederick Taylor are set for 8 30 tomorrow at the J A Freshwaters home west of town with Dr F W Eastwood in charge. The body will be buried between Iowa City and West Branch beside his wife. Taylor born November 8 1846 near West Chester Pa was a Quaker who lived with sister Lena Taylor and brother Albert Taylor. He died suddenly while trimming trees after a stroke last April.
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Charles Frederick Taylor
J. A. Freshwaters
F. W. Eastwood
Iowa City
West Branch
Mr. Taylor
West Chester
Andrew J
Lydia (Heston) Taylor
West Tollinois
Sylvia Alderman
Fredwaters
Lena Taylor
Bloomington
Albert Taylor
Springville
Iewa
Achievement Day Program at Washington County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Women in Washington County host an Achievement Day Friday July 29 at Bayp tist church. Township exhibits open at 10:00 a m with plays music and stunts in the afternoon. Mrs Kilaworth Richardson state federation Women’s Department head speaks. Dinner served by Hug tist ladies at 50 cents. Reservations by Thursday noon. All farm bureau women and others invited. Let us make it a banner day.
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Washington County
Farm Bureau
Kilaworth Richardson
Women's Department
State Farm Bureau Federation
Manhunt for Statutory Charge Suspects Continues in Iowa
Authorities seek Himer G. Brenneman on a statutory charge and his companion Willard Shettler. Mrs Brenneman was jailed after failing to provide information to county authorities as the search persists.
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Iowa
CHTY
Hmimer G. Brenneman
Willard Shettler
Birger to be Hanged October 15 for City Mayor Murder
Charlie Birger formally sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Joe Adams West City mayor. Judge Miller fixed October 15 for the execution in Franklin County Circuit Court and denied Birger’s motion for a new trial. Art Newman and Ray Urland receive life terms. an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court will be filed.
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Brenton
Chaokie Birger
Minois
Charles Hf. Miller
Franklin County
Birrer
Joe Adams
West City
Art Newman
Ray Urland
Pangesters
Birger
Hiinois Supreme Court
Tire thieves plead guilty in county court case
Three men from New Sharon Des Moines and other locations admitted stealing a tire from Guy Stansbury's Ford in front of the courthouse Tuesday night. They pled guilty to petty larceny, were fined 25, and given two days to raise the money.
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Keota
Guy Stansbury
J. W. Patton
New Sharon
Weir
Des Moines
Methodist Women to Offer Indoor Chautauqua Event
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church presents an Indoor Chautauqua at the high school Friday at 8 p.m. Washington residents can enjoy five nights of Chau tauqua. The program lists Alexander Nikola with accordion, a pantomime The Bachelor's Dream, Madam Schumann Heinke singing, Madam Preda Strazinsky reading, a Washington Singerests Men's Chorus, a Colored Drama, Mrs. Blackts Ping Tea, and Jubilee Songs.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Woman Bound Over to Grand Jury in Lascivious Act Case
La Brenneman faces a $500 bond after being bound over on a charge of being an accessory to a lascivious act. She is accused of studying the 15 year old daughter of a Washington county farmer.
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Grand Jury
Brenneman
Washington County
Governors split over 1928 race as Coolidge leads
A cross section of twenty five state governors reports Coolidge with strong support among seventeen Republican leaders while others favor Lowden or remain undecided. Democrats show divergence on issues like law enforcement prohibition and farm relief amid an impasse from 1924.
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United Press
Mackinac
Island
Mich
Coolidge
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
Lowden
Albert, Ritchie
Maryland
Fireworks Explode in Bergen Storehouses No Injuries Reported
In North Bergen New Jersey two small storehouses storing fireworks, each about 25 feet square, exploded this afternoon destroying the buildings and shattering windows for blocks. Five workers were on the August Sunday Company grounds but were accounted for after the blasts as the flames were contained to prevent spread to nearby storehouses.
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North Bergen
N. J
Three-Year-Old Donald Garrett Dies Near Washington
Donald Garrett aged three of seven miles southwest of Washington dies yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. George H. Garrett and siblings Charlies Deal Dale, Glenn, Edward, Laurel, Leota, June Garrett. Funeral at 10 Friday at L A Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Willard Wyltie with burial in Brighton cemetery.
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Donald Garrett
George HW. Garrett
Washington
Charlies H. Deal
Gary
Ind
Dale
Teba
Glenn
Edward
Laurel
Leota
June Garrett
L. A
Neale Ray Players Present New Season In Town
Neale Ray Players arrive next week led by Ray Bash and feature Margie Thralls Miss Minnie Parker and Eddie McKinney among others. The company promises new novelty openings and plays with a Monday night premiere of The Outsider and free admission for ladies with a paid ticket.
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Ray Bash
Neale Ray
Margie Thralls
Lem H. Parker
Minnie Parker
Eddie McKinney
Polly Sanyder
Guarding the Crown: Two Officials Protect the King’s Regalia
The state crown has two guardians including the Tower of London lieutenant who safeguards it in the tower. When removed for state duties the King's bargemaster must attend and guard the crown.
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George
Tower of London
Tower
Weather Keeps Heat High with Brief Morning Shower
The article notes two of the hottest days of the season with temperatures near the hundred mark. A few drops of rain fell early this morning but failed to aid crops. Clouds later gathered and threatened showers this afternoon.
John Kurtz Struck by Hay Fork Injured in Farm Accident
John Kurtz, living ten miles northeast of Washington, was injured yesterday while helping raise hay at Harley Myers’ farm. A rope broke, a hay fork dropped, slashing his head requiring several stitches and injuring his shoulder and arm. he was able to work today.
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John Kurtz
Washington
Harley Myers
Mr. Kurtz
Oats Go 45 Bushels Per Acre on Ruebsam Farm
William Ruebsam reports oats yield on his farm with tL M Smith harvesting oats that averaged 1549 bushels per acre before hail damage. If undamaged the yield could have been at least 50 bushels higher per acre. Wheat averaged 16 bushels per acre, reflecting a tough year for wheat locally.
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Ruebsam
William Ruebsam
Tl. M. Smith
County Agent W C Molison Hurt in Cattle Test Accident
County Agent W C Molison was injured while helping administer a tuberculin test to cattle fifteen miles northwest of town. A needle fractured and lodged in his back during a violent animal reaction, X rays were taken, but the needle could not be removed. He remained in Washington County Hospital to be observed.
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W. C. Molison
Washington County
Boy Thrown From Horse In Local Accident
Everette McKay son of Charles McKay was thrown from a horse this morning. He suffered injuries but no bones were broken and he will be laid up only a few days.
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Everette McKay
Charles McKay
Ancient Egypt's Sacred Lotus Was a Water Lily
The article contends that what ancient Egyptians revered as the sacred lotus was in fact a common water lily. It notes misidentification in historical records and describes the plant’s appearance and cultural significance.
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Ancient
Egypt
Coolidge Maps Tax Reduction Plan Targeting Corporations
President Coolidge advances a tax reduction program centered on corporations while preserving smaller income tax cuts. The plan seeks a corporate rate cut from 1 1/2 to 1 percent, with broader relief for business and cuts to nuisance taxes such as theatre admissions and club dues. Automobile taxes may drop to 2 percent, enabling a potential 300 million nondeficit tax relief.
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Rapid City
8. D
Coolidge
Congress
Senate
White House
Coolridge
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