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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1930

Page

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Reed seeks to use Smoot Hawley tariffs to block Soviet coal and lumber

United Press dispatch from Washington reports Senator Reed asks the treasury to invoke Smoot Hawley to bar prison-made goods and Soviet coal lumber manganese to curb trade with Soviet Russia. Treasury study follows Litvinoff warning of reciprocal action as U S Russian trade, once rising sharply, faces new tensions amid suspect convict labor cargoes and emplaced embargo threats.

Joseph H. Baird United Press Washington David A. Reed Republican Pennsylvania Treasury Department Tabor Soviet Russia Reed United States Russia the Treasury Lowman Maxim Litvinoff Moscow U. S Treasury

Dr Montgomery Delivers Two Addresses At Local Church

Dr Robert N Monesomeiy of Tarkio College spoke at both services in the United Presbyterian Church on Christian education. He urged Christ founded colleges and urged the church to support education for service, noting the value of college training in aiding society. The remarks followed a solemn line of sympathy for the late Mrs Krotz, with thanks for floral tributes and neighbors’ deeds.

Robert N. Monesomeiy Tarkio College Tarkio, Mo United States United Pesasterian Church Christ Mon Christ College

Oskaloosa Airport Dedication Draws 17000

About 7,000 people attended the Osa Toss airport dedication in Oskaloosa on Sunday. Senator Daniel F. Steck of Ottumwa gave the principal address as 16 planes flew in the air circus. One minor accident occurred when F C Anderson of Des Moines nosed his plane over after clipping a hole. he was slightly hurt and the aircraft damaged. Events included races, landing contests, parachute jumps, and various feats amid extreme heat with office and airport readings near 130 degrees.

Oskaloosa Osa Daniel F. Steck Ottumwa F.C. Anderson Des Moines Anderson Weli

Fairfield man not wanted here in police hunt

Sheriff George Strubly and state agent Ray Scott searched Fairfield late Saturday night for a man known as Happy Leis who allegedly tried to shoot Sheriff Lane Stan herty during arrest. Lovie is not the killer of Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Marshal Aaron Malley on June 26, but may be loosely connected to the case. He is five feet five, 140 pounds, 47, and partly lame from a fractured hip. His story claims the gun slipped while searched, leading to his capture before any discharge. The officers then returned to Cedar Rapids after investigation.

George Strubly Ray Scott Fairfield Happy Leis Lane Stanherty Jefferson County Strubie Lovie Fred Sweet Farshal Aaron Malley Jon Scott Cellar Rapids Borfield

Preparing Field for Big Air Show Opens Tuesday

George Gingerich of Hawkeye Airways said the field three miles southwest of town is being readied for the airshow scheduled for Tuesday August 12. Fences are being repaired a temporary lighting plant installed and further improvements planned. About 1000 will be offered in prizes and twenty free rides are planned. A glider demonstration and possible night parachute drop are noted.

George Gingerich Hawkeye Airways, Inc

Heat wave kills over Midwest as temps soar

More than twenty people die across Minnesota Chicago Illinois Indiana Missouri and surrounding areas as temperatures reach 100 to 110 degrees. Rain and a northwest wind offer limited relief while forecasts promise hotter weather in parts of the region. River valleys endure crop damage with corn in silking showing stress in several states.

Chicago Midwest Mississippi Ohio Minnesota Tihinos St. Louis Towa Indiana Mississipp Kansas Ilinois Missouri Iowa Nebraska Conway Ark Mlinois Kentucky Texas Louisiana Washington, D Middle West Illinois Howewer Mercury Albin R Inwood Waterloo Davenport Dubuque Ft. Dodge

Dust Cloud Blamed For Northeast Haskins Crash

A dense dust cloud kicked up by a passing automobile caused a head on collision between two cars on a road northeast of Haskins. Two young people were badly injured and hospitalized in Washington county today. two others suffered lesser injuries. Rodney Swailes, driver of a Chevrolet involved in the crash, is reported most seriously hurt with a broken hip, fractured pelvis, and a triple arm fracture. Eva Wagner and Vera Darbyshire, passengers in the Swailes car from south of Washington, received hospital treatment for their injuries.

Satuday Haskins Washington County Hospital Rodney Swailes Eva Wagner Vera Darbyshire South of Washington Miss Wagner

Ma Ferguson Wins First of Texas Gubernatorial Primaries

Miriam A. Ma Ferguson, known as Ma Ferguson, defeats Ross Sterling in the Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary, leading by more than 55,000 votes from 243 of 253 counties. Returns show the long political arc of Ferguson from wife of James Ferguson to potential four-time Texas governor.

Tex Olf Texas Ferguson Sterling

Shower Revives Corn Crop After Record Heat Wave

A thunder shower early today cooled Washington after a 106 degree heat wave, aiding parched corn fields. The rain, about 0.25 inches, followed by more needed showers, offers a chance for a good yield though damage from heat is noted.

Ashington Washington Washington County Itill Mongomery

28 ON BOARD FISHING BOAT ARE RESCUED

Ventura California July 28 The Mary Ann towing the Starlight saved 25 passengers and 3 crew after the Starlight’s motor stalled and water flooded its hold. The Mary Ann towed the stricken vessel to Anacapa, then returned with six rescued Starlight crew. Both ships remained at anchor overnight.

Ventura Calif

James Wagner Earns High Camp Honor at Waysley

James Wagner, a Cedar Rapids county youth, received the star camper cup at Camp Waysley near Central City after a week of nature study and leadership activities. Paul White of Ainsworth took second, with Al Er Rapids boy third and Marion Sandy of Washington fourth. Washington campers returned home the same day.

James Wagner Slundington County Waysley Central City Rendal Marion Sandy Washingon Washington Seriou Dick Fielde Peek Inch Aeneile Pote Cay Tarapanats Conncay The Cedar Raplint Inlades Baty Save Weal Monty itleen _yornae Auaiber Coop Fr Fica

Montreal Election Marred by Riots and One Death

Montreal voters faced violent clashes across the district. Albert Dauphin, 56, was killed in a Joliette street brawl while Edmund Hotta, 33, was detained as his alleged assailant. Sixteen people were arrested on various charges, including wire cutting at a Liberal rally and attempted kidnapping of a Liberal organizer. Injured voters suffered from fights as polling continued amid escalating risk.

Montreal Que Albert Dauphin Ais Jollette Edmund Hota Bales LaCompte Liberal Party Apeeches Liberal Leer

Death of J. E. Booth at Haskins

Joseph E Booth of Haskins dies at his home after four years of declining health. Funeral at 10 AM tomorrow at Hosking Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev B Wonger with Dr P W Eastwood assisting. Burial in Blane cemetery. Survived by widow and four daughters. born June 1 1885 in Nayail New York to Josephy and his wife.

Hosking Presbyterian Chneel Joeph E. Booth B Wonger Haskins and Crawfordaville Presbyterian PW. Eastwood Lim Williams Prarie Flower Washington Booth Farly Haskins Ale Witow Ero Booth Davenport Danbar Wis Vivian] Y Hazel Davienport Haskins. Com Presbyterian Ehmed Ehmed and Had.ly

I C Patterson Dies in Ainsworth

I C Patterson aged 84 died at 4 19 Sunday afternoon at his sister Mrs David Thompsons home after years of poor health Funeral services set for 2 Tuesday at the Carlon funeral home with Rev Frank McAlister of the United Presbyterian church officiating Burial will be in the Ainsworth cemetery

Ainsworth Thomas Craig Patterson David Thompson Mr. Patterson Wheeling West Virginia Washing County I Ving Lake Washington Frank McAlister United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Cemetery

Bank Robbery With Tear Gas Hits Des Moines

Five bandits looted the First Federal State Bank near Port Is Arty post while customers fled from tear gas. They escaped in a car after about two minutes inside the bank, taking around $1,800 in currency. Nearby banks and towns alerted, with no injuries reported. In a separate Iowa raid, two robbers were killed and a third wounded in Glenn Cross, as Sheriff Johnson ordered the capture.

Des Moines U.P Army Post Town Bankers Association Au U A. m Panaith Hier Atatone Bite KE. A. Tyler Tyler John McPudden Preakdent Percy Harris Ashe Jer Margaret Johnson Candler la ‘Obbery Leavin Iowa Walford Glenn Cross Henry Johnson Tony Qua Sid P. J. Shriver Glencroft State Bank Shriver

Booster Team Falls to Wellman in 10 to 7 Loss

In a Libe's park afternoon game Washington Boosters lost 10 to 7 to Wellman. Batteries were Edmondson and for Washington. Barry Yilan and Dawson for Wellman. Dale Kiesey hit his usual hard and added another home run. A large crowd attended despite the heat.

Libe's Park Washington Boosters Wellman Edmondson Ais Washington Barry Yilan Dawson Dale Kiesey Wayland Boosters

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