Madagascar cyclone devastates Tamatave port killing and injuring many
Wireless reports from Cape Town and London say Tamatave Madagascar suffered a cyclone that wrecked harbor buildings and ships. Estimates place dead and injured in the hundreds with port facilities, steamers and sailing ships destroyed.
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Cape Town
Africa
Lamatatave
Madagascar
Seistan
Hong Kong
Tamatatave
Capetown
South Africa
Mauritius
Tamative
Ville de Marseilles
Catinat
Union Castle
Gaika
London
Lloyds Today
General Duchesne
Tamptave
Sainte Anne
Amanda
Elizabeth
Berizsky
Duchesnes
Local Orchestra to Broadcast From Muscatine
The Zeke's Zippy Zerenaders formerly Abie's Wicked Six will air from 8 to 9 Sunday night on KTNT Muscatine. The high school group has performed at the Fox theatre and De Molay party and has upcoming engagements in Washington. Members include Margaret Corbin, Clifford Brady, Owen Boileau, Kermit Payne, Cloyd Garrett, Adolph Shalla, Le Roy Pratt, and C. W. Edwards was a business caller at Burlington today.
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Zeke
Abie
Muscatine
KTNT
Fox
de Molay
Washington
Zerenaders
Margaret Corbin
Clifford Brady
Owen Boileau
Kermit Payne
Cloyd Garrett
Adolph Shalla
LeRoy Pratt
Wilson urges united action in inaugural address
In his inaugural address President Wilson warns relations with Germany have reached a critical state. He appeals for patriotism and unity, saying there can be no turning back and that armed neutrality may not suffice.
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Wilson
Germany
State Democratic Leaders Confer on Feuling Appointment
Des Moines march 5 members of the democratic state central committee headed by J Ray Files of Fort Dodge conferred on the appointment of E J Feuling of New Hampton to the state board of control. The governor must name a nominee by next thursday for senate confirmation. Feuling has backing from the state committee and Iowa Press Association while G N Clark Mason City and Harry White Vinton are named alternates.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
J. Ray Files
Fort Dodge
E. J. Feuling
New Hampton
State Board of Control
John Hammill
Washington Wins Game at Winfield in District Tilt
Washington high school edged Winfield 21 to 18 in a fast paced match at Winfield. Washington advances to face Mediapolis for the district tournament title after Wayland beat Mt. Union and Crawfordsville suffered a 19 to 17 loss to Olds. Class A final set for eight this evening.
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Winfield
Washington
Mediapolis
Columbus Junction
Crawfordsville
Olds
Ainsworth
Crawfordaville
Cherryholmes
Wayland
Mt. Union
Cantonal Forces Rally in Near Shanghai Front
Cantonese troops drive toward Soo Chow and Wu Kong as north China base lines shift. Li Pao Chang reportedly rebels with 16 000 troops near Won Sung, while Chang Chung Chang’s Shanghai defense tightens. US Marines parade in the foreign settlement amid rising tension.
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Shanghai
South China
Lake Taihu
Wu Kong
Soo Chow
Shanghai-Nanking
Lake
North China Army
Nanking
Li Pao Chang
Suo Chang Fang
Sun
Chang Chang Chang
Won Sung
Chang
SupaKjang
Standard Oil Company
Hankow
Cha Do Yuan
Chang Tso Lin
Chen Tin Yuah
Anhui
Chang Chung Chang
United Press
United States
Mysterious Death of Wealthy Farmer Near Boone
Authorities investigate the death of John A. Crouse a wealthy farmer who fell from a car after a wife reportedly did not stop or visit him at the hospital. He suffered a fractured skull and died after lapsing into unconsciousness. Police seek witnesses amid reports of a quarrel between the couple.
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Crouse
Paola Couple Return From Knoxville Business Trip
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Paula returned last evening from Knoxville after a brief business stay there.
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H. A. Paula
Knoxville
Washington fans urged to arrive early for crowded gym finals
The Class B final and preceding sessions drew full houses as the gym filled at every session of yesterday's tournament. Attendees were advised to reach the venue early to secure seats for the nine o clock final.
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Washington
Johnson Co Grand Jury to Probe Bootleg Ring
Johnson County grand jury will hear alleged liquor law violators from a raid by thirty state, federal and county officers. Defendants include Chester Roberts Jake Richards Floyd Dayton and others bound over for bootlegging and liquor nuisance charges. Some cases continued or under advisement with all defendants free on bonds.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Chester Roberts
Jake Richards
Floyd Dayton
Henry Musack, Sr
Victor Laughbridge
Harvey Secor
Sarah Barah Secor
Fred Gerber
Elias J. Hughes
Henry Musack, Jr
William Schermerhorn
Harold Diehle
Justice Court
Justice Hughes
Second Church Hi-Y Prize Winner Shines in School Show
Nine youths from Second United Presbyterian church presented a circus hippodrome act winning first prize. The Presbyterian team Dave Elder and Bill Kyle took second with a sketch, while Methodist entrants Marion Stranksy and Donald Steele led a minstrel act. The First United Presbyterian magicians Dick Stewart and Ernest Simpson closed with occult tricks. Milburn McKay directed the high school orchestra, a prized feature.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Marvin Warnock
Dick Stewart
Ernest Simpson
First United Presbyterian Church
Milburn McKay
Washington Girls Defeat Brighton in Easy Victory
Washington high school girls routed Brighton 29 to 12 after leading 19 to 5 at halftime. Leta Donaldson and Gertrude Hammer led scoring with strong teamwork and solid defense limiting Brighton scoring opportunities.
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Washington High School
Brighton
Washington
Leta Donaldson
Gertrude Hammer
Hammer
Donaldson
Paul
Ell
Stare
Barden
M. Irwin
Jenkins
Waltman
Wanerus
Knerr
H. Irwin
Telford
Fields
Boyd
Grant
Macy
Wanernus
Irwin
Burglary Attempt at Pauls Lumber Office
This morning burglars entered the Pauls Lumber office last night but failed to steal valuables. An attempt was made to force open the vault door containing records and a safe.
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Pauls Lumber Company
Break in US Mexico relations looms amid rumors
Reports from Washington and Mexico City detail rising tensions over alleged Mexican land and oil laws seen as confiscatory and possible support for anti US movements. A slaying of an American, Albert Betanza, near Veracruz ties to R B Creager Texas GOP links, fueling fears of a broader crisis.
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Washington
Francis J. Betanzo
Republican National
Creager
Texas
State Department
Betanzo
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Coolidge
Turner Burial Sunday for Abraham M. Turner
Funeral services for Abraham Martin Turner a Washington resident of about thirty years who died in a Muscatine hospital will be held Sunday at 2 PM at Jones funeral home with Rev H Leland in charge. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery. Turner born Venona Illinois 73 years ago married Ida Snyder later lived in South Dakota before settling in Washington. He leaves a wife two brothers and one sister and a son Cecil a government surveyor in Washington DC. He was a member of the Washington Baptist church and well regarded in the community.
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Abraham Martin Turner
Washington
Muscatine
Jones Funeral Home
H. ©. Leland
The
Baptist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Turner
Wenona
Occasional Rains Forecast for Week Nationwide
Weather forecast for March 7 to 12 predicts occasional periods of precipitation in northern areas and fair skies in southern zones. Temperatures will be moderate to start, turning colder in the north by Tuesday and in the south by Wednesday, then rising again toward week’s end.
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Washington
Upper Minelusipi
Lower
Missouri Valley
Marauder activity reported at local business site
Local witnesses describe a new wave of suspects loitering near a business. Police have increased patrols after reports of theft and vandalism, with investigators seeking leads from store staff and nearby residents.
Indian Children Enrolled in Schools Across United States
About 67,498 Indian children are enrolled in schools across the United States. The figure reflects participation in public and private education systems nationwide.
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United States
Brookhart Due Here Next Monday
Smith Brookhart, sworn in yesterday as United States senator from Iowa for six years, is expected home Sunday night or Monday from Washington. He was en route to Chicago to deliver a radio address on farmer issues tonight at Station WCSL starting seven. Plans for the months ahead until the new session open next December are not known.
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Smith Brookhart
United States
Iowa
Washington
Brookhart
Chicazo
WCSL
Congress
Former Officers of Central Life Reinstated in Office
The district judge ruled the January election invalid for improper notice of incorporation changes and reinstated the prior officers led by Oliver C. Miller and Fred P. Carr. Dr T C Denny and H M Havner vow to continue fight, plan appeals and separate actions to block mass ouster of employees.
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Des Moines
March S(lp
Central Life Insurance Soeciety
Inet
Lester L. Thompson
Oliver ¢. Miller
Fred P. Carr
TC. Denny
George Tt. Peak
Therocety
H. M. Havner
Iowa
View
Supreme Court
Denny-Hayner
A A Conger Dies After California Car Crash
A. A. Conger, about seventy, former Washington resident, died in Long Beach California after injuries from a Sunday automobile collision. His wife and daughter Mabel were not seriously hurt. He left three brothers Julius Murray and Elmer, and a sister Besse, all in Washington.
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Washington
A. A. Conger
Long Beach
Calif
Miss Mabel
Mr. Conger
California
Julius and
Murray Conger
Elmer
Kent, Wash
Miss Besse Conger
Death of Six Babies Sparks clash in Chicago hospitals
In Columbus Memorial hospital six infant deaths are linked to boric acid accidentally replacing drinking water. Coroner Oscar Wolff and Health Commissioner Herman Bundeson clash over investigation. Nurses admit substitution error. inquest adjourns to Wednesday as efforts to save nine day old Marjorie Elizabeth Gibbons continue.
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Chicago
Columbus Memorial Hospital
Health Commis
Oscar Wolff
Herman N. Bundeson
Bundeson
Coroners’ Office
Bny
Medical Science
Mother Love
Marjorie Elizabeth ‘Gibbons
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