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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

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Dawes Arrives in London to Set In as U S Ambassador

Charles G Dawes landed in London and went to the American embassy ahead of a Windsor Castle audience with King George He will hold talks with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in Scotland and invite the labor leader to Washington in a forthcoming visit He avoided discussing his mission with reporters and prepared a formal statement for the press

Cn Sh United States Court of St. James King George Windsor Castle J. Ramsay MacDonald Scotland Washington Preas Lent London Charles G. Dawes Arthur Hen. Gerson Foreignry The

Deny Reports Of Mongolia Invasion Across Russia

The article asserts that reports of a Mongolian invasion are false. It notes Flag Day observances in Moscow and claims Russian troops did not advance toward China. Officials deny surrounding Chinese consulates and deny related aggressive actions across Russian cities.

Moscow Yngton Mongolia China Russia

Two Iowa Counties Vote On Road Bond Issues Today

Des Moines reports two Iowa counties Har n and Bremer voted on road bonds totaling 1 7 million dollars 1200 400 for county roads and secondary roads A favorable Hardin county vote for 500 000 will speed work on Jefferson highway segments while Bremer county bonds aim to finish paying for road improvements

Des Moines Iowa Harn Bremer Hardin County Bremer County

Hardscrabble Community Notes and Visits

Mrs J M Pulver correspondent reports weekend visits and farm chores around Hardscrabble. Ollie Blake of Washington spent Sunday at Tom Carris home while Curtis Long delivered a horse to Mary Gilland and traveled 30 miles by horse back. Glenn Robinson, Glenn Little family and local residents visited relatives, with Mrs Snyder and Mrs Smith calling on ill N E West, and Tom Carris attending Grand Army encampment in Fort Dodge as a West Chester delegate.

Ollie Blake Washington Spen Tom Carri Aul Sparks M.sormick Glenn Little Counil Bhufis BR. Senft Cedar Rapids Curtis Long Gilland Hayesville Glenn Robinson J's L. Robertson Ralph Kleese A. J Paul Sparks F.C. Carris Matt Wear Henry Warren Long Suzy Porter Ton Pin Acel Rovertson Glenn Robertson Clifford Clara ‘Telford Oak Mee Giannis Groendyk Oliver Dunbar Vis Var Heighton Miriam Miksch Ottumwa Beulah White Oak Wellston Klein Homer Mayers Lloyd Luers Burlington Martha Mayer Ty West Chester

Park tree felled by storm during Tuesday evening

Park workers from the park commission cut down a large tree after a limb broke in Tuesday's storm. The tree was in poor condition and posed danger to the area.

Park Commission

Saturday's Five Best Radio Features of 1929

A fragment listing radio programs on WEAF IWABC and the D Courtney networks. Mentions The Cavalcade Goldman band Nathanis Shilkret and a symphony orchestra with times around 6:45 and 7 EST. Includes a funeral note from the Griffith Humphrey family expressing thanks.

United Pros WEAF WIZ Goldman Band Nathanis Shilkret IWABC National Forum Roi Rchestra

Burns and Burns Held Before Grand Jury in Obscenity Case

Rev and Mrs W E Barber bound over on obscene literature charges after grand jury presentation. The Barbers face a pending case in which they are alleged to have sold obscene material. The text notes a Colorado Springs couple visiting Washington relatives, returning from the Middle East tour led by Henry Todd.

Art Burns von Peace W. E. Barber Latax McLanenin Colorado Springs Washington Ralph Sho Aro Egypt Palestine McLaughlin Henry Todd

Customs Patrol Guard Defends Border Shooting

Treasury border patrol officials defend a shooting death of Henry Virkula a Minnesota confectioner near the border stating the agent acted within authority under self defense. J White claims duty under law while investigations proceed. Virkula was killed during a motor trip with family no liquor found in the vehicle.

Washinton J. White Henry Virkula Big Falls Minn Pour Lowman White Eeetor Lowman Cial Assistent Linderberg Dulu Virkula

Meeting at Lexington Church Sunday Conference

A Sunday afternoon meeting at the Lexington church is announced for June 16. The program includes devotionals and speakers from Denver and Robins, with participation by county organization members.

Lexington Church Lexington Denver Robins. i County — Organization

Iowa City Woman Ends Life With Revolver Shot

Hollis Foote a 1925 University of Iowa graduate shot herself through the heart in her Iowa City home early today. Family said ill health weighed on her, though she appeared well the previous evening. The tragedy occurred within her residence as relatives note her deteriorating condition.

Iowa City Hollis Foote University of Iowa

Bandits Who Slew Catholic Priests Killed or Captured

Six bandits tied to the earlier assault on Passionist priests were killed or captured by Hunan troops near Hankow China. The Wawits leader, who shot Father Odfrey Colbern of Baltimore, was killed by soldiers. Priests Clement Siebold of Dunkirk New York and Walter Coveyou of Petoskey Michigan were among those slain.

Hankow China Hunan Bes Huans-Shi-Hihan Fatherodfrey Colbern Baltimore Clement Siebold Dunkirk Y Walter Coveyou Petoskey, Mich

Dickinson 1 to Announce Soon Campaign Schedule

Congressman L J Dickinson of the tenth district will begin his campaign next week. He will speak Tuesday at the Mason City farm bureau picnic on tariff and farm relief at the Fort Dodge farm bureau picnic. He also plans a June 5 speech on reapportionment at Jefferson.

Algona G.P L. J. Dickinson Ttenth Dan T Dickinson Farm Bureau Mason City Tariff Fort Dodge Jefferson

Richland notices and local updates in brief

Local briefs report bids awarded for a square contract to H. Kearny & Co of Fairfield and plans to begin work soon. Alvin Allen remains hospitalized in Rochester, Minnesota, with Mrs. Allen visiting. Dave Collett, 48, dies at home, survived by wife, two sons and two daughters, funeral held with Rev. Pike officiating.

Richland Town H. Kearny and Co Fairfield Alvin Allen Rochester Minn Allen Dave Collett Pike M.F. Church Amy Davis Denver Col Epworth League Treasury M Church Friends Church C. Collett

Swedish Flyer Still at Reykjavik In Transit News

A clipped dispatch notes the Swedish flyer Sverige remains halted at Reykjavik awaiting favorable weather for its next leg, with details of Earnest Lemmon back from Washington County Hospital to his South Town home and a family automobile trip planned eastward through August. The note adds a British Museum fact: 35 miles of shelving hold over three million books.

Reykjavik Earnest Lemmon Washington County Hospital South Town Avenue British Museum

Farm measure moves to President Hoover today

Senate ratified the farm measure by a 73 to 8 vote pushing swift passage toward President Hoover. The bill creates an eight member federal farm court and a $500 800 000 revolving fund to supervise agriculture, with rapid enactment anticipated.

Washington Senate Hoover Hlease Carawag Il Walsh Massachusett Wheeler la Follette Norbeck Ratiff Vicw Curtis Motio McNary White House Federal Farm Cour

Delinquent Tax Collection Contract Noted in County

Kenneth Baker representing H W Baker Co of Wi Petlo organizes delinquent tax collection in Washington County under a county contract. The effort aims to recover back taxes over several months and will cover personal property as part of an ongoing program with the board of supervisors and county treasurer.

Kenneth Baker Tha H.W. Baker Company Wipetlo Washington County Baker Company Board of Supervisors Faker Company

Miller Recital Tonight At Methodist Church

The Miller family from Ottumwa perform a recital at the Methodist church tonight at visiting hour. They will present musical numbers and impersonations sponsored by the church choir, with Mrs. Winter offering Celeste songs and marimba performances. Local attendees include the Robertson and Telford families amid a report of storms causing minor damage and phone outages in the area.

Jesse J. Miller Ottumwa Winter Hells and Miller Jesse Earl

Harness Makers Adjourn With Convention Bid Details

Iowa retail harness makers decide to hold next year’s annual convention in Des Moines after the closing session of their meeting yesterday. Waterloo was the only other city bidding to host the event.

Des Moines Iowa Wit Res Waterlo

Rowers Grayson Given Appointive Positions by Dewey

Delegates to the grand lodge meeting installed Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey of Des Moines as grand master. Harry A. Palmer of Cedar Rapids became senior grand warden and James M. Pach of Sioux City junior grand warden. Other appointees included C. C. Jacobsen and Charles C. Hunt as treasurer and grand secretary respectively, with David O. Tripp named grand custodian.

Burlington Charles A. Dewey Des Moines Harry A. Palmer Cedar Rapid James M. Pach Sioux City C. C. Jacobsen Charles C. Hunt Cedar Rapids David O. Tripp Colfax George E Farmer Grand W. W. Bowers Washin Jennit ¢ Washington Frank W. Ghize Oskaloosa Macon Fe Veterans’ Association

Dublin and Mangola Sunday Visits and Nearby News

A Dublin correspondent reports Mrs Ntek and Myron and Killen traveled to Burlington for a day school convention. Several relatives and neighbors, including Mrs Ernie Temple and Mes. Ja id children, visited from Washington and Parental Allen Johnson hosted guests. Marjorie Blumstein from near Wellman called and others shared Sunday gatherings and visits around the area.

Dublin Ntekhes Myron Killen

French Flyers Likely to Land at Lisbon

New York reports say the Yellow Bird, piloted by Jean Ascolant, is battling head winds off Portugal with limited fuel. If it reaches Lisbon, refueling may allow a dash to Paris, marking another French cross Atlantic attempt. observers note the 10th anniversary of the Alcock Brown flight in London.

Lisbon New York Commercial Cable Co Portugal Paris Jean Ascolant Atlantis Atlantc Albock and Brown Louiton

French Force Moves Against Tribesmen Near Att Yakoub

French troops wage war on mountain tribes as planes bombard and gunfire rips through the area around Att Yakoub. Reinforcements reach the outpost while other units mass at Midelt for upcoming maneuvers to free the besieged position.

Bordj Moroca Att Yakoub Ait Yakoub Midelt

Dock explosion kills five at Brooklyn dry dock

An explosion shattered one end of Robins dry dock in Brooklyn New York. Three bodies were recovered Thomas Kennedy Christopher Kelly and Philip Burns. Eighteen other men were seriously injured and half of the floating dry dock was damaged.

Brooklyn N. Y Robins Dry Dock Thomas Kennedy Christopher Kelly Philip Burns

Discontinuation Cited After Legislature Passes Laws

The report notes that the event or program has been discontinued for the year due to recently enacted laws by the legislature, affecting scheduled activities and participants.

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Yellow Bird Dawes Southampton J. M. Pulver Griffith Humphrey Lowama Ine Transi Treasury Llarming Congress Raymond Luther Washinton D. C Tor Smith Brookhart Gertrude Bowman Mildred Bowers Dr. Bowers Newt Hampshire MR. Hoover House Wapello Pirm Millers Ira L. Mikeeh Grayson Dewey Dublin Vs. Mangola JMV Moraceo
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