War in North China escalates as Nanking allies resist
Reports from Peiping and Tientsin say Chiang Kai-Shek's Nanking army advances threaten Yen Hsi-Shan forces who govern Shansi. General Yen's troops prepare southern defenses amid tensions after Nanking's allegiance shifts and Chinese factions brace for possible clashes along the rail line from Bankow toward Peiping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
China
Nanking
Tientsin
Bankow
Ven Hsi-Shan
Shansi
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yen
Yen Hsi-Shan
Nanan
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Top Pi
Chihliy
Decrease Shown in Grain on Farm Des Moines Iowa
A five percent drop in Iowa farm grain stocks as of March 1 1930 from 1929 levels was reported by Leslie M Carl Iowa agricultural statistician. Total grain on farms stood around 290 446 000 bushels down from 306 481 000 last year with corn holdovers about 46 percent of 1929 crop and oats barley rye figures also given. First general wheat growing estimates due April 1. Ladies Bible class Presbyterian church to meet with Mrs Kort Friday evening election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mar PA
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Iowa Agricultural Statistician
Carl
Washington
Marek
Karmas Tegee
Hhe
Fara Bond
George F. Shifer
Nort
Dakota
Logke
Stabilization Corporation
George
Huckins Trial Opens in Cedar Rapids Despite Delay Attempts
George E. Huckins went to trial in Cedar Rapids on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. A jury of 16 was to be chosen after Judge Ellison overruled defense objections seeking to dismiss Assistant County King Thompson. Huckins appeared dejected, recently released from the state hospital in Independence for drug addiction, accompanied by his wife and their four year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
George E. Huckins
F. C. Ellison
Ney King Thompson
Perges
Huck In
State Hospital
Independence
Bus Service Proposal Seeks Oskaloosa Link From Washington
Otto and Stanley Jackson seek state board approval to operate motor passenger service between Washington and Oskaloosa. Petitions signed by residents of Rose Hill Delta Sigourney Washington and Oskaloosa argued for the need. Testimony noted existing rail options limited and schedules would connect with Cedar Rapids buses and Fort Dods lines. Decision postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Otto and
Stanley Jackson
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Washington
Oskaloos
Fred P. Woodruff
Charles Webster
Court House
Fred A Hilliard
Rose Hill
Delta
Sigourney
John McCoy
Jackson
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Studebaker
Keota Man
Fred Hilliard
William C. Peiffer
Keota
Fort Dods and
Des Moiner Southernansportation Company
Commissioners’ Court
Mrs Frank Logan Dies at Monrovia California
Mrs Frank Logan dies in Monrovia California after a lingering illness. The obituary notes she had traveled from the area to be with her aunt and was visiting when death occurred. Her niece was caring for her during the final days before passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Logan
Monrovia
Cal
Cavoy
Mary
Sowira
Logan
Aneapolic
Mieerguon
California
Grass Fire Spreads on East Main Street Lot
Firemen were called at noon to a vacant lot between the E. B. Hammer and B. F. Bostwick homes on East Main street. The dead grass caught fire but the blaze was extinguished before spreading or causing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hammer
B. F. Bostwick
East Main Street
Gandhi Leads Salt March Rally as Indians Rally for Independence
In Ahmedabad on March 12 Gandhi led 79 followers from an Ashram toward Ajlalpur in a peaceful but defiant march against British rule. A crowd of about 160000 cheered as salt became a focal issue of disobedience, with police dispersing later unrest in Bombay where youths damaged windows during a Nationalist demonstration.
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Ahmedabad
India
Mahatma’ Gandhi
Gandhi
Ajlalpur
Ashram
Kairo
Bombay
Mahatma Gandha
Oskaloosa Priest Hurt in Roadside Accident
Father Jackson of Oskaloosa was briefly in Washington this morning before an automobile crash near Cotter. His Chrysler was heavily damaged and towed to a Washington garage. He was brought to the home of Father Joseph O Donnell in Washington before transfer to an Oskaloosa hospital. He suffered head and shoulder injuries and possible internal damage, though not yet deemed dangerous.
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Father Jackson
Oskaloosa
I ‘N Washington
Cotter
Washington
Joseph O'Donnell
Oskaloosi
Veteran Railway Man Quits Service After 49 Years
George Dowell, long familiar to Rock Island passengers between Washington and Knoxville, retires from service after 49 years with the Rock Island railroad. Born 1861 at Keosauqua Town, he started as a brakeman and rose to train conductor, never missing a day, never laid off, and never facing a demerit. He plans to fish and make his home in Washington with Mrs. Dowell after retirement.
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George Dowell
Rock Island
Washington
Knoxville
Dowell
Rock Island Railroad
Keasaqua Town
Keokuk
Des Moines
Paskenkor
Rockland
Oskaloosa
Hel
Mrs. Dowell
Rod
Mr. Dowell
Fire in Aughan seed store linked to smoke change
In Chicago on March 12 a basement blaze at Aughan seed store caused a fire department report noting smoke altered the scene. Battalion Chief Frank Oswald attributed the change to the smoke and fire conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aughan
Frank Oswald
Villagers Rally to Defense of Pastor in Ottawa Case
In MENDOTA HL illinois or Ottawa, villagers defend Rev James A Wilson pastor of the Methodist church who admits shooting Amos Elliott and Mrs Elliott amid tension. The grand jury may indict him for attempted murder to protect his reputation and threats of retaliation prompted guards around the Ottawa jury room while Charles Powell leads the defending faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota
James A
Wilson
Methodist Church
Ottawa
Amos Elliott
County Spellers Meet Saturday In Washington Contest
The annual county spelling contest takes place Saturday March 15 at the Junior High School in Washington. Winners advance to the state contest in Des Moines next month. Preliminary contests selected three contestants per township with town and rural divisions. Admission is ten and a half cents to defray travel costs for the county winner.
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Washington County
Des Moines
Washington
Des Vina Eagle
Winnie Palmer
Aintonth
Jane Parson
Ronald Keiper
Helen Gardner
Brighton
Cecil Jones
Ruth Robeson
Salem
Duane Shalla
Egypt Township
Dorothy Center
Floyd Zook
Orinash
Prohibition Defended by Women in House Hearing
A band of women leaders pressed the house judiciary committee for two hours urging strict enforcement of federal prohibition. Mrs Henry W Peabody spoke for 12 000 000 women demanding no repeal and warned of the liquor traffic. Other speakers, including Mrs Ford Messner and Mrs Thomas Edison, praised the 18th amendment as beneficial to the nation and to women, urging continued compliance and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
House Judiciary Committee
Henry WW. Peabody
Woman's National Committee For Law Forcement
Ford
Henry Bord
Thomas
Edison
Peabody
Editon
United States
Germany adopts Owen Young Plan amid tight vote
The Reichstag approved the Owen Young plan by 266 to 192 with three abstentions. It calls for reparations payments in annuities by 1988, valued at about 87 billion marks, and moves toward operation within two months pending Hindenburg’s decision on immediate implementation. Also noted are local notices listing residents and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Owen D. Young
Germany
Hermann Mueller
Paul von Hindenburg
Taft's Will Leaves Estate to Wife and Yale
Washington March 12 William Howard Taft's will filed in Washington DC names his widow as main beneficiary with only specific legacies. Yale University receives 100000 to add to alumni fund. codicil adjusts fund subscriptions. Individual bequests go to Taft secretary W Mischter and to Margaret and Annie McNamara and Thomas Halpin. A $7500 legacy goes to Taft School Watertown Conn and $2500 to All Souls Unitarian Church where funeral was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awashington
D.C
William Howard ‘Taft
Tegister of Wills
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Yale University
Alumni University
Taft
WR. Taft
W. Mischter
Margaret McNamara
Annie McNamara
Thomas Halpin
Taft School
Watertown
Conn
Horace
All Souls ‘Unitarian Church
High School Concert Shines in District Contest Preview
Washington high school prepared for Sigourney district contests after a full house audience praised the band orchestra under Milburn McKay and the boys and girls vocal groups. The extended stage held an overflow crowd as ensembles performed Mendelssohn Hadley and Schubert, with several pieces arranged for the concert. Accompanists Mac Mansfold and Roberta Rows supported Lawrence Ryan, Donald Benz, Raymond Mohr, Harvey Coulter, Ruth Mohr, and Dorothy Lee among others. Mr and Mrs Dallas Topping of Wyliman and Winifred Meyer of Keota were noted in town this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sigourney
Direc
Milburn McKay
W Tone
Appes
Ma Imor Sane
McKay
Mise Cartano
RE Club
Wigh Barbary
Cecil J
Sharp
Grandville Bantock
Ames
Mac Mansfold
Lawrence Ryan
Donald Benz
Raymond Mohr
Harvey Coulter
Engel
Parks
Boys of the Old Brigade
Roberta Rows
Senate approves larger fund for farm board program
The Senate approved a $100 million appropriation for the federal farm board at Hoover's request, to be drawn from remaining funds of the revolving $500 million. The action came with a record vote on an amendment to the deficient bill to sustain stabilization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mar. Py
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Senate
Mit
Farm Board
Congress
Mrs. Wm. Sutherland Dies in Sigourney at 71
Mrs. William Sutherland, 71, died Monday evening at her Sigourney home after a winter illness. Formerly Jane Hahn, she married Mr. Sutherland last August. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in Sigourney with interment in Sigourney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sutherland
Sigourney
Suterland
Jane Hahn
Wreck blocks branch track causing freight derailment
An extra westbound freight derailed late yesterday between Sigourney and Oskaloosa, blocking the track and delaying the Rock Island motor car. This morning the train backed to Sigourney and then returned to Rock Island, arriving an hour late. Mrs Erwin Koenig of Riverside visited her mother Mrs Cora Davis today.
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Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
Erwin Koenig
Riverside
Cora Davis
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Honan
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Aia
Weinine
Henest
Ronse
Aston Gt
Matthek
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The
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Bass Ein Store
Pastor
Owen Young Plan
HSTAG
S. W. Livingston
San Dimas
Calif
TH. J. Vorhis
Margaret
Scripps College
Claremont, Calif
Grandview
Irene Adkins
Fairview
Marion
Pauline Darbyshire
Shiloh
Gladys Widmer
Etcher
Wm. Johnson
Eureka
Oregon
Joen Easter
Haskins
Dolores Hazen
Florence Marr
Louise Pulver
Sara Marie Huber
Maple
Gladys Waller
Center Grove
Washington Township
Betty Waleton
Ernest Wagner
Frederick Wenger
Yale
Caine
Ab Tetwin
Ty Fletcher
Jeeestowary Gates
Vition Fame
Ruth Mohr
Roberta Ross
Teron del Rogen
Theo Fons
Dorothy Manson
Ty Dorothy Lee
Atwood
Galanes
Dallas Topping
Wyliman
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