Fire at Texas oil refinery kills one and injuries many
Fire at the Texas Corporation refinery in Port Arthur spreads through six treating units. Leonard Hatch dies in hospital from burns after high pressure tanks explode. Eleven workers hospitalized with burns, with extensive damage estimated between 1 and 3 million dollars. Investigations underway to determine origin.
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Texas
Port Arthur
Tex
Texas Corporation
W. K. Holmes
Leonard Hatch
Elected chaplain of state W R C at Ottumwa meeting
At the state Women’s Relief Corps convention in Ottumwa Washington corps president A Schomeller was elected chaplain for the coming year. Mrs Schmoetter and a delegation attended the state gathering.
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State Women’s Relief Corps
Ottumbra
A. Schomeller
Washington Corps
Optimistic Crop Conditions by Carl in Des Moines
Des Moines reports an optimistic forecast from Leslie M. Carl, agricultural statistician, showing better conditions for four major crops than a year ago. Winter wheat up two percent from 87 last year, spring wheat at 90 versus 88, oats at 2 percent above normal, and barley up one percent, while rye slips from 91 to 89. Hay and clover declines noted. predicted average winter wheat yield 20 bushels per acre and total production around 58,000,000 bushels versus last year’s 50,180,000.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Carl
Carl
Corner Stone Ceremonies Postponed By Masons
Laying of the corner stone for the new Masonic temple is postponed to a later date after talks with Judge Newey and Dr. Stutsman. The ceremony may occur in late June or early July, with Amos Albertson as grand master and Judge Dewey as grand senior warden. Steel arrival and brick work progress are noted, delaying completion. DES MOINES and towns in Iowa report on the annual Masonic grand lodge session and officer installations, with Clinton slated to host next year.
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B. B. Stutsman
Washington Lodge
Stutsman
Les A. Newey
Des Moines
Swan Benson
Grand Lodge
Dewey
Amos Alberson
Renson
William A. Dibble
Mason City
H. E. Lowe
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Bolts
D. M. Baker
Griffith
Ames
Elliot Grayson
Washington
Clinton
Hoodlums Rounded Up in Chicago Again
Alfred Jake Lingle, longtime Chicago Tribune police reporter, buried with military honors as civil authorities vow to end beer wars. Funeral crowds include diverse mourners while a police “flying squadron” of six units promises to clean the city if possible.
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Chicago
Alfred
Jake” Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Lingle
Star
Garfield Park
William F. Ruswel
Queen of Iowa 4H Club contestants named at Ames
Ames Iowa June 12 candidates for queen announced at the third annual 4-H clubs convention in Ames. Nominees Gretchen Bridson Spirit Lake Dorothy Carlson Stratford Martha Bennitt Chariton Dorothy Henderson Humvolat. State officers nominated include President Esther Burs Wolcott Blanche Brodell Sac City Vice-president Gertrude Hauschildt Connell Bluffs Nadine Newell Adel secretary Mary Norton Rockwell Ruth Mills Central City secretary Mary Roberts Geneva Edith Blood Runnels.
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Ames
Iowa
Gretchen Bridson
Spirit Lake
Dorothy Carlson
Stratford
Martha Bennitt
Chariton
Dorothy Henderson
Humvolat
Esther Burs
Wolcott
Blanche Brodell
Sac City
Gertrude Hauschildt
Iconnell Bluffs
Nadine Newell
Adel
Mary Norton
Rockwell
Ruth Mills
Central City
Mary Roberts
Eneva
Edith Blood
Runnels
Winners of Y Tennis Doubles Announced
Marshall and Wools won the senior doubles while Schulty and Turner took the junior doubles in the Y tennis tournament. Remaining single matches will follow Friday and Saturday schedules including rounds for senior and junior events.
Man shoots two horses to save them from fire in stables
In Mobile Alabama B F Midgette seized a rifle and shot two horses to prevent their deaths from a blaze. He was forced from the burning building by smoke before he could reach other horses inside.
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B. Fgette
Midgette
Omission of Words Changes the Meaning
The Journal notes how omitting twelve words from Mrs. Melvin J. Wilkinson’s remarks at the county American Legion Auxiliary convention distorted her stance on national defense. The missing lines clarified she did not advocate abolishing the armed forces, but warned against removing reserve officers and training camps as danger persists.
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Melvin J. Wilkinson
Riverside
American Legion
Navy
RO. T. C
Chicago Gangsters Seek Refuge in New York Airlifted Escape
Nine Chicago underworld figures fled the murder of Alfred Lingle and boarded the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Golden Arrow into New York. Among them was Jack Guai ck, Capone lieutenant, with $60,000, dressed in silk shirts and spats, traveling with rivals from George McFan’s faction. Detectives confiscated no weapons as the train arrived.
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New York
Chicago
Alfred Lingle
Jack Guaick
Scarface
al Capone
Capone
George “Bugs
Mc Fan
Golden Arrow" Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baptist Church Elects Officers for New Year
The annual Baptist church business meeting last evening included a congregational supper and devotional service. Officers elected for the new year include Lucile Forgey treasurer Lester J. Thompson financial secretary Ruth Lemley assistant financial secretary Frank R. Sage chorister and others with deacons deaconesses and trustees named. Plans were discussed for vacation Bible school and a celebration for the new organ and church redecoration with dates to be announced.
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E. H. Messer
Lake Anderson
Nellie, Sutton
W. F. Jacobs
al Fields
C. W. Long
Saville
Sagebert
Clyde
Miller Program Is Tomorrow Evening At Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs Jesse Miller and Jesse Jr from Ottuma will present a special musical program tomorrow at 8:00 PM in the Methodist Church. The show features vocal and instrumental solos and novelty instruments with a Methodist choir receiving a percentage of proceeds. Admission is 25 cents. a sizable crowd is anticipated.
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Jesse Miller
Jesse Jr
Ottuma
Washington
Methodist Church
Miller's
Smith Brookhart Admitted to Iowa Bar
June 12 report lists 71 University of Iowa Law graduates admitted to practice after a three day bar exam. Among the successful are Smith W. Brookhart Jr., son of Senator W. Brookhart, plus Crissman of Cedar Rapids, Hersh of Waterloo, Goodykoontz of Boone, Hollowell Jr., Nelson of Dedhamque, Peterson of Clinton, Raymond of Vinton, Woods of Cedar Rapids, and others from Fort Madison and Des Moines areas.
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Iowa City
University of Towa Law School
State Bar
Smith W. Brookhart, Jr
Shipwreck Toll Reaches Forty Seven In New England Disaster
Boston reports a death toll of 47 as federal inquest begins into the Fairfax collision with the oil tanker Pinthis off Seltuate. Crew losses include 11 passengers and 14 seamen. two women and a baby died from burns. Captain Brooks declines blame while crew survivors are brought to Boston aboard the Dacia. Rainbow salutes victims as more bodies surface. Weather mostly clear with showers east and central portions tonight.
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Boston
Pairfax-Pinthis
New England
J. W. Eubeck
Virginia
Josiah Poco
Fernandina
Fla
Fairfax
Dacia
Rainbow
Jatchie H. Brooks
Hiself
I the Fairfax
Washington Rooster Day set for June 21 celebration
Washington announces its third annual Rooster Day on a Saturday near June 21 with big business backing. Produce firms pay 40 to 45 percent above market price, profit and fun expected as 1500 pounds in 1928 and 3000 to 4000 pounds in 1929 were weighed. Over twenty firms participate with prizes and special bargains. Details forthcoming.
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Washington
W. S. Reister & Sons
R. L. Gibson
Senate panel ends Cannon inquiry abruptly today
Washington June 12 The Senate committee dropped its probe into Bishop James Cannon Jr. and his 1928 political expenses after a 4 to 1 vote not to compel answers. Senator Blaine warned of contempt charges if the move fails, threatening to exit the inquiry.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Senate
Caraway
Blaine
Wisconsin
Cannon
Death of Mrs Beenblossom After Long Illness
Lydia Jane Beenblossom widow of Abram Beenblossom died at 10 45 PM at her home 426 South Ninth avenue after heart attacks. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the late home with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. She was born May 11 1868 in Washington county and married John Strickland in 1874. They had one daughter Clara Daub. Her second marriage on January 29 1879 produced six children and three stepchildren. Surviving siblings include L Sage and George Sage. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Washington and active in the faith.
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Lydia Jane Beenblossom
Abram Beenblossom
South Ninth Avenue
Elm Grove Cemetery
Lydia Jane Sage
E. W
Amanda Meeker Sage
Washington County
Sharkey Schmelling Fight On Air Tonight
Boxing fans worldwide will hear blow by blow coverage of the Sharkey Schmeling heavyweight title exhibition at Yankee Stadium. US stations airing the program include WEAF WIZ New York WGY Schenectady KFI Los Angeles WWJ Detroit WBAP Fort Worth WOAI San Antonio KYW Chicago WLS Chicago KOA Denver KWK St Louis WREN Kansas City WDAF Kansas City WHO Des Moines WOW Omaha KSD St Louis WIBO Chicago WOC Davenport KDKA Pittsburgh.
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New York
Yankee Stadium
United States
WEAF
WIZ
WGY
Schnectady
KFI
Los Angeles
WWJ
Detroit
WBAP
Fort Worth
WOAI
San Antonio
KYW
Chicago
WLS
KOA
Denver
KWK
St. Louis
WREN
Kansas City
WDAF
Des Moines
WOW
Omaha
KSD
WIBO
WOC
Davenport
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Iowa Congregational Youth Week Opens in Rinnell
Congregational young people from all sections of Iowa gather in Rinnell for the opening of their annual week of conference.
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Rinnell
Iowa
Reed Grundy Both to Cast Votes for Tariff Bill
Washington June 12 Two Pennsylvanian senators Reed and Grundy announced they would vote for the tariff bill, virtually insuring its passage at 2 p m tomorrow when the senate votes. Reed said his favorable stance would quiet business. Grundy agreed and hoped to explain later. Norris led the debate calling the measure indefensible as the session opened in tense scenes amid support and opposition.
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Washington
Pensylvania
David A. Reed
Joseph R. Grundy
Senate
Reed
Ino
Joseph Grundy
Grundy
Hoover
Norris
Nebraska
Suoot-Hawley
Hoover Receives Prestes On Official Brazilian Visit
President Hoover and Brazil’s President elect Julio Prestes exchanged formal calls in Washington marking the start of official functions for Prestes, who is visiting after Hoover’s December 1938 trip to Brazil.
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Washington
Hoover
Julio Prestes
Brazil
Clearwater banks close today in Florida disruption
In Miami on June 12 the Bank of Clearwater with capital of 250000 and the Guaranty Title and Trust Company both of Clearwater closed their doors. The closures add to a growing slate of Florida bank shutdowns as Clearwater sits on the Gulf coast near Tampa.
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Miami
Fla
Bank of Clearwater
Guaranty Title and Trust Company
Clearwater
Florida
Florida West Coast
Tampa
Pletcher Elected Shrine Potentate in Toronto
Rochester man Fstem A. Fletcher was elected Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine at the Imperial council session in Toronto. Officers named include Deputy Potentate Thomas J. Houston of Chicago and Chief Rabban Earl C. Mills of Des Moines. Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkansas was made an honorary member as the convention closes with a parade and peace ceremonies.
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Toronto
Fstem
United States
Canada
Estate of Dr Alber Leaves $109,807.27 To Heirs
The estate of Dr Henry Albert town health commissioner shows preliminary inheritance tax figures filed with State Treasurer Ray Jonson. The gross estate totals 109,807.27 with debts of 9,760. Stocks bonds and mortgages are the largest item valued at 95,846.27.
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Alber
Des Moines
Henry Albert
Ray B. Jonson
Angeta
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