Rockefeller Ousts Stewart From Standard Oil Board
In Whiting Indiana on March 7 John D Rockefeller Jr won a pivotal vote ousting Col Robert W Stewart from Standard Oil Company of Indiana's board. Proxies and in person votes favored Rockefeller with 2800 stockholders present as debate over mortality and the future of the giant oil trust raged. The defeat marks a dramatic clash between Rockefeller interests and Stewart leadership as proxies counted and ballots tallied amid a sweeping battle for control.
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Whiting
Ind
John D. Rockefeller
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Ol Company
Indiana
Stewart
Willem Horton
Rockefel
Stew
Waich
Standard Oil Company
Undianay
Stewart Whiting
Mareh
Lons Diaekamuti
Col W. Stewart
Meman Rockefeller, Jr
Whiting Community
Wilthy Rockefeller
Teapot
Rockefeller
Cot Stewart
John D
Maildine
Hitery
Whithoe
Mackefeller
Tara
Ehairman
Federals and Rebels Clash Near Juarez and Vera Cruz Recaptured
Reported battles near Juarez as federals and rebels exchange fire. U S troops monitor the area from Port of entry as chaos erupts in Juarez. Government forces claim victory at Vera Cruz with rebel retreat and heavy casualties. Simultaneous push resumes toward Monterrey as federal forces regain control of the seaport and key northern positions.
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Derals
Vera Cruz
Nuries
Liberty Hospital
Reivette
Lax
Monterrey
State of
Leon
Sowash Service Friday for W N Sowash at Ui Church
Funeral services for W N Sowash are set for Friday afternoon at the Ui Presbyterian Church with Rev D Chalmers Fulton officiating. The body will be viewed at the Roodin funeral parlors this evening and tomorrow morning, then at the church from one to two o'clock. Sowash, born November 28 1942 in New Castle Pennsylvania, moved with family to Washington County as a boy and later lived near West Chester and in Hannah Dayton. He leaves a son F D Lowash and a sister Mrs George Hamilton. He served in the Civil War with the nth Tawa infantry and was active in LG Whitepost GA and the United Presbyterian church.
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D. Chalmers Fulton
William Neobit Sowash
New Castle
John
Rebecca
Thompson) Sowash
Washinon County
Hannah Dayton
West Chester
Washington
Myonward
F. D. Lowash
West Ohter
George Hamilton
Chadron
Nth Tawa Infantry
Washington High Glee Club to Enter District Contest
Washington High School boys glee club will compete in the district contest next week on the 14th and 15th. Sigourney players may challenge for the right to represent the district in later tests. Tryouts and programs shown that Washington has many skilled musicians and will be ably represented in the contest.
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Washington
Washinton
Sopran
Washington High School
Vacation for schools March 21 announced for district
The district announced a ten day spring vacation starting Thursday March 21 and ending May 31 with school resuming Monday. Practically all Washington teachers will attend the Southeastern Town Teachers' convention in Oskaloosa March 21 and 22. The current school year ends Friday May 31 following an address by Rev. AL Grant of Vinton.
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Washington
Solani
Mond Vora
Oskaloosa
AL. Grant
Vinton
Milton woman found dead by own hand in Milton home
Motive for the death by suicide of Ruth J. Talbot 48, of Milton, remained undetermined after authorities reported she shot herself yesterday afternoon at a friend’s residence.
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Milton
Maret
Ruth J.talbott
Junior and Senior Teams Triumph in Class Games
The juniors beat the freshmen 24 to 12 and the seniors defeated the sophomores 56 to 19 in yesterday after school class games. The junior team leads the four game series, having also beaten the seniors and freshmen. This afternoon they meet the sophomores while the seniors face the freshmen.
Legislator Reports Return From Inauguration Trip
M Marion County representative F Byers, the sole member of the Town legislature to attend Hoover's inauguration in Washington, returned to his desk saying rain marred the trip but it was worthwhile. Young of Crawfordsville also traveled to Washington on business.
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Youne
Crawfordsville
Washington
Senate Defeats Bill to Raise Gas Tax in State
The senate rejected bill 10 by a 32 to 1 vote, ending plans to raise the state gasoline tax. Revenue from the tax funds road work, but leaders oppose further increases and alternatives are proposed to distribute funds differently to cities, towns, and road projects.
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DRS
Secondary road bills dominate state legislature debate
The House Roads and Highway Committee advances a plan placing secondary road administration under county supervisors with township trustees overseeing gradual transfer to a county system. A luxury tax bill from Ways and Means is expected this week, targeting fuels, tobacco, alcohol, cosmetics, and theater. Budget updates and committee actions wrap up sessions as members consider 47 bills and further introductions.
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Vitaliv Port
Hue
Rancis Johnson
Townal'p
State Highway Commission
Tay Bay
Senate
Board of
Contrat
Ward of Education
Washington County Red Cross to Hold Annual Meeting
The Washington County Red Cross chapter announces its annual meeting this evening at the YMCA. Mrs Taylor Newell travels from Goshen Indiana after learning of Miss Louise Cunningham’s death in Washington.
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RED Cross
Washington County Red Cross
YMC
Michelle Ana Pe
Calles Declares Revolt Message From Exile To Politic Calles El Revolt Situation
Mexico City dispatch quotes former President Calles asserting his withdrawal from politics while offering support to President and army, denouncing corruption and urging unity. He emphasizes military duty and states he will not rejoin political life, citing dangers to the republic.
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Paso
Tex
Maren
Teder Dina
Juarez
el Paso
United States Army
Cai Sears Cms
Asco Tata
Mexico
Demented Mother Fires on Daughters in Winifred Tragedy
A deranged 42 year old mother shot her two daughters as they slept in Winifred. Krage, 17, was killed outright while her 15 year old sister escaped with a bullet through the arm. Lena Hawkins, the mother, was taken to hospital for observation after attempting to end her life. she claimed the pistol was empty.
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Winifred
Krage
Lena Hawkins
Hoover Calls Congress to Special Session April Fifteenth
Des Moines reports President Hoover summons Congress to meet April 15 in an extra session to act on farm relief and tariff revisions. Proclamation cites public interests and vows limited tariff changes along with possible immigration and prohibition enforcement discussions.
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Congress
Washington, Maren 7
Treasury
Justice Dec
Congress of the
United States
Washington
Louis Inter Buy Air Seats by Ane Davenport
Report notes an inter city purchase of airline seats by Ane Davenport on March date. The短 text mentions control money and a break in St. Louis interests.
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Sy Louis Inter Buy Air
Ane Davenport
Moony
Louis
Lightning rod factory fire at Brighton damages structure
A large lightning rod factory in Brighton burned last evening amid high winds. Firefighters saved some areas but the building suffered major damage. The blaze, fanned by gusts, started at the chimney area and spread to the roof, with insured losses around 900 dollars and total estimates near 20,000 dollars.
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Brighton
March
Ind
C. BR. & Q. Gueks
Construction contract announced for bridges on road No 161
The Towa tate highway commission notes a contract award on March 19 for 14 culverts and multiple truss structures on road No 161 in Wash Neton county. Work will improve the primary system as the road passes Crawfords ville Almworth and Riverside, including specified L beams and pony truss components.
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Towatate Highway Commission
Avoo
Wash Neton County
Crawfordsville
Almworth
Riverside
Washington
U. 8
Henry Couny Line
Five Best Features on the Radio Tonight
A compact radio guide lists programs across networks including WEAP NIC WOR CBS and NBC. Highlights include Hourdon's orchestra and the Cavaliers and dramatized short story with mass effects on WJZ and NBC. The schedule notes CST times and theater movies at various hours.
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WEAP
NIC
Rosario Hourdon
Orchestra
Cavaliers
CBS
Tory
WJZ
NBC
WEAF
Mercury Drops Over 40 Degrees In Cold Spell
A dramatic temperature fall was recorded last night with 42 degrees drop. The observer’s instrument showed 52 degrees in the afternoon and ten above this morning. Sunshine returns today but continued north wind keeps conditions frigid. Forecasters predict relief and warmer weather by tomorrow as drying pads remain dusty and slow to recover.
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