Three Killed In Explosion At Oki Tank Farm
An oil tank farm near Weymouth and Braintree exploded late last night, killing Henry Bord and two other workers. A third tank blew later, trapping and killing Grant Chase and Wallace Minot while injuring about 140 employees. Property damage is estimated at 500000, with a fireboat joining Boston crews to battle the flames.
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Mass
Cities Service Refining — Company
Henry Bord
Chet
Quincy Hospital
Grant Chase
Wallace Minot
Iford
Auiles
Polies
Boston
Weymouth
Braintree
Provincetown
West Quincy
Courty Doctors Hold Session at Hospital
Members of the Washington county Medical society met last evening at the nurses home with good attendance. Dr De Johnson of Oskaloosa presented a talk on Goiter. Several doctors plan to go to Iowa City tomorrow to hear Morris Fishbine of Chicago speak at the Natural Science auditorium.
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Washington County Medical Society
de Johnson
Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Morris Fishbine
Chicago
Ed Nor
Ame Medicat
Natural Science Auditorium
Thursday's Five Beet Radio Features Revealed
A 1929 radio lineup lists networks WAKE WJZ WAZ and IMEAP with 6:30 8:20 and 8:20 estimated times. Performers include Jean Kette's Orchestra Seidel violinist Hempel soprano and Detective de est Tossha.
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United Or Wake
A Marine da Wac
Arama
WJZ
Jean Kette
WAZ
Seidel
Volinist
Orchestra
IMEAP
Ost Hempel
Albert Est
Detective de Est
Tossha
Woman's Relief Corps Thanks Donors for Memorial Day Flowers
The W R C Thankful public wishes to thank all who provided flowers time and care to make the memorial day tribute meaningful. Gratitude is extended for the County Home flowers and for Roy St donation of tin foil for button hole bouquets. Patriotic organizations of Washington express sincere thanks.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Cess
Roy St
Washington
Completing First Month in Washington D C Jail
Larry F. Sinclair, oil baron, completes the first month of a 90 day sentence for contempt in a Washington, D C jail. The U S Supreme Court decision Monday extended potential time. Sinclair remains untroubled, showing no special privileges and keeping to himself apart from the mess. Major Peak noted Sinclair appeared unchanged in health after being moved from a limousine to a cell.
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Washington
Wwlarry F. Sinclair
United States Supreme Const
High Court
Maj Wittams
Peak
United Pres
Sinclair
Lair
Monthly Meeting of Legion Post in Leon Beatty Era
Routine business dominated the Leon Beatty American Legion meeting. Weather hindered receipts, Badger presented a five volume World War I history to the post, and funeral arrangements were set for Frederick Underwood. The post drum and bugle corps will perform at Mt Pleasant and Wellman on July 4.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Badger
Frank A. Simmons
Hud
Frederick Underwood
Losian Y
Athean Beatty
Eollation
Mt Pleasant
Wellman
Brighton Pavement Dance Draws Crowd in Daylong Event
Brighton sees a lively day of contests and entertainment sponsored by the American Legion. Brigato performed as crowds gathered for races and games for all ages. Myrtle Anderson won a women’s event and merchandise prizes were awarded. Karl Lorenzen of Marshalltown died from injuries after a plane crash in Beamen Town.
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Brighton
Brigato
He Hoch
Myrtle Anderson
Ehekon Ealing
Karl Lorenzen
Marshall Town
Béamen
Town
MacDonald to Form Cabinet as Baldwin Quits
Britain faces a historic labor government after MacDonald accepts the King's request to form a government. Baldwin resigns as Conservative prime minister while Lloyd George holds balance of power in the Commons, potentially blocking the administration. The labor movement gains a second historic chance, following past splits and shifts in royal approval.
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MacDonald
Baldwin
Labor
Lloyd George
Windsor
Enysland
Rae Donald
Britain
Lloyd Georgie
Iberals
House of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Prier
MacDon
Leland and Helen White Win Senior Honors at Iowa City High
Leland White and Helen White, children of Harry White of Ainsworth, received major honors at University High School commencement in Iowa City. Helen earned class honors along with Anne Root. Leland and Floyd Schell got honorable mention. Leland led his senior year work, and both Whites sang in the mixed quartet during the program. Leland received the Carpenter athletic scholarship with Herbert Dill, and Mr. White won the Emil Trott scholar award.
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Leland
Helen White
Harry White
Ainsworth
Ashe
Uniersity High School
Iowa City
Anne Root
Leland White
Floyd Schell
Lelant
Helen
Carpenter
Leland Whi
Herbert Dill
Mr. White
Emil Trott
Organize violin pupil classes at high school
Registration for summer string classes will be held at the high school Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon under Mrs. T. R. Phillipson, with beginner and advanced groups. Rehearsals start Wednesdays next week. tuition will be kept low, possibly one dollar total for the season. Milburn McKay offers help to find teachers and instruments and to sell instruments. Junior Washington band holds extra practice Thursday evening to prepare for a concert next week. loyalty and attendance requested.
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Sumn Ik
Milburn McKay
T. R. Phillipson
McKay
Washington Bastard
Final Reparations Accord Ends a Decade of Talks
Paris June 5 After lengthy negotiations the Reich accepts a set framework for reparations under the new plan. The Dawes era is replaced by a fresh American backed scheme set to take effect September 1, 1929. Ratification by allied governments follows as details of payment and methods are published and the accord aims to stabilize postwar economies with a long term annuity to the Allies France Belgium Britain the United States and Japan. The agreement is expected to have broad economic impact comparable to the Versailles settlement.
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Paris
Relch
Dawes
Owen
France
Upelgium
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Berlin
Brussels
Wien
Germ
Ferman
Uw U
Germany
Pai
Arden program delights audience at Presbyterian church
A. Washin presented Enoch Ard yesterday evening at the Presbyterian church with readers Mrs Blea or Walker Carris and Mrs Edith M. Shiamist. The simple tale of Annie and Miip and Enoch explored learn hearts with a moving plot. Prof. A. Owen introduced the program, sharing facts about Tennyson and Strauss and their roles in the work.
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A. Washin
Enoch
Blea
Walker Carris
Edith M. Shiamist
Annie
Miip
Lear
A. Owen
Tennyson
Strauss
Strause
Morgan Funeral Planned for Ed Morgan in Cotter
Word arrived this afternoon of the death of Ed Morgan in Chicago. He is a brother of Alfred Morgan, a Cotter bank official. Funeral services are set for Cotter tomorrow. Temperance education has been introduced in some South American schools.
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Ed Morgan
Chicago
Alfred Morgan
Cotter Bank
Cotter
South America
Twenty Students Escape From Flow Of Lava
In Naples in July a group of twenty students attempting to witness a close view of Mt Vesuvius were trapped by flowing lava. Several were injured as lava bursts occurred. An official communique reported intensified eruption with lava reaching about 1,500 feet in height, marking a dramatic eruption since 79 A.D. when Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed.
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Naples
Mt. Vesuvius
Washington girl earns second place in district contest
Washington high school students earned top marks in the district contest with Verna Palmer taking second in American History and Malcolm H. Grieve of Pierson winning first in that division. Other Washington rivals placed in world history senior English ninth grade English and geometry as districts narrowed to finalists for scholarships and cups.
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Washington High School
Iowa City
Yester Verna Palmer
Malcolm H. Grieve
Pierson
Verna
Washington St
Simypoen
Margaret Livingston
Marjorie Pratt
Helen Sehoonover
Woman Defeated in Congress Race in Pa District
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Mrs Sarah Casey a Democrat appears defeated in her bid to succeed her late husband John Casey as representative from Pennsylvania 12th district on the face of complete returns from yesterday's election The result shows Casey losing in a race that drew attention as a family succession contest and reflected the political mood in the district.
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Wilkesbarre
Sarah Casey
John Casey
Lugerene County
Pennsylvania
Knoxville Man Dies in Automobile Crash
Arlo Kool, 65, Knox, died after his car left the highway near Cedar Rapids and overturned on Foote Road. A Knoxville carpenter riding with Kool escaped serious injury. The crash occurred on June 6 near Knoxville.
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Knoxvill
Boville
Kool
Cedar Rapids
Foote
Knoxville
Arlo Kool
Knox
Far Rapids
Carroll County Vote Assures Paving of Road Across State
Des Moines June 5. County returns from elections in Carroll and Payette counties show approval of bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars, enabling completion of the Lincoln Highway paving in Iowa and paving sections of U S highways 71 and 18. The vote marks progress toward a nationwide highway improvement program as 20 counties have approved bonds this year, totaling about 21.9 million dollars.
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Carroll County
Des Moines
Lincoln High
Carroll
Payette
Iowa
U. S. Highway 18
Fayette County
Robbery At Oil Station Reported Near City
A night attendant at Jago oil station on Primary Road No 1 was held up at 2 a.m. and robbed of three dollars. Police chased suspects toward Fairfield but found no trace. Victim Jugenheimer described two robbers, one short and stocky and the other tall, who lingered at the station before fleeing with a heated Essex. The sheriff and deputies pursued but were blocked. the car allegedly left with five gallons in the tank.
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Nheimer
Jago
Jimis
Charles M. Denison
Jugenheimer
Pollee
Sigourney
Pei
Fairfield
A Cordin
Essex
Jugenhel Ney
Sons of Veterans to Assume Memorial Duties in Georgia
G. White post in Georgia reports that veterans voted yesterday to pass Memorial Day responsibilities to the Sons of Veterans. They thank all aiding organizations and individuals, especially the school child who died in the procession, and praise Washington participants for their assistance.
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Washington
Conferees Reach Final Agreement On Debenture Plan
Washington June 5 conferees reach a final agreement on the debenture plan amid House opposition and Senate support. The measure preserves administration aims with nine member federal farm board and a 12 000 per year salary, while senators retain the plan despite House pressure. The agreement awaits House action Friday with further readings and possible quick passage to avoid a Senate filibuster.
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Pam Ald
Washington
Howser
House
Senate
McNary
Capper
Kansas
Ransdell
Louisiana
Th House
Lato
Norris
H Notie
Senat
Mr. Hoover
Stolen Winfield Car Found Near Washington
A Ford touring car stolen from Winfield Monday night was found abandoned a block west of the county road yesterday evening. It had plenty of gasoline and was in good order. Police presume it was borrowed for transportation from Winfield to Washington.
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Winfield
Washington
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Vern. Palmer
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