Union leader links secession to operators’ drive
Indianapolis March 14. Philip Murray, international vice president of the United Mine Workers, charged that the ramp convention of union men in Springfield and a coal operators' move to destroy the international union are connected. He urged delegates to take drastic legislative steps within local unions to counter dual movements.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Philip Murray
United Mine Workers of America
Springfield
Murray
Meir
First Round Results In County Sunday School Meet
First and second rounds of the county Sunday school basketball tournament for boys were held yesterday evening. Notable results include Ainsworth Methodist A defeating Chester Whitewash in their opener and losing by one point to a local Methodist team in the overtime. Semi finals are set for Saturday morning with the final that evening.
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Ainsworth Methodist
Westworth Methodist
Bap Brighton
Methodist Wildcats
Ainsworth
Methodist
Chester
Eastern Star to Hold a Benefit Card Party
The Order of the Eastern Star plans a benefit card party at city hall on Tuesday evening March 25 to raise funds for new lodge equipment after January’s Masonic temple fire. A hand made appliqued quilt will be displayed in Montgomery Ward window tomorrow. Tickets are sold by officers and members at McDaniel drug store Bridges store and Nicola Harmon's for Star chapter members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
City Hall
Masonic Temple
Montgomery Ward
Star
McDaniiel Drug
Bridges Store
Nicola & Harmon's
Two Firemen Die In Courthouse Fire
In Ellsworth Maine Hancock County courthouse fire kills two firefighters and seriously burns two others. Initial estimates place property losses around 10000 with the courthouse destroyed and the incident occurring today.
Masons Meeting At City Hall Tonight
Washington Masons meet at City Hall at 7 30 pm to view floor plans and exterior drawings of a proposed new temple to replace the one burned in January. Wilder C Bell chairs the temple building company with reports from J B Ream and E B Hammer on committee progress and financing.
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Washington Masons
Temple
Wilder C. Bell
Temple Building Company
J.B. Ream
Building Committee
E. B. Hammer
Finance Committee
Washington
Wets Lead in First Digest Poll on Prohibition
New York March 14 The Literary Digest poll on prohibition shows favor for modification or repeal ahead in the first results. Enforcemen t 80 729 modification 91 915 repeal 118 034. Editors caution early data. Only 300000 ballots tabulated of 20000000 sent out. Major states like New York New Jersey Illinois lean wet.
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New York
Literary Digest
Today
New Jersey
Ilinois
Ge Wet
Cooking School Location Change in High School Auditorium
A change in location for the cooking school is announced in Washington county. The four programs will be held in the high school auditorium next week during school hours with Miss Louise Dixon lecturing and demonstrating. Doors open at 1 45 pm and the lecture begins at 2 pm, inviting all women in the county to attend.
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High Scool
Louise Dixon
Washington County
Washington Band Triumphs at Sigourney Contest
Washington and Sigourney faced off in Sigourney with bands in two divisions. Milburn McKay led Washington’s orchestra to a strong showing, while Sigourney edged them for top in the high school class. Judges included G L Bennett Wille Wesley and Flora Kitels. A later note mentions Washington singers planned for a competition evening. A Harvard student, Zachariah Bridgen, is noted as the first to attempt to work through college.
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Washington
Ign
Howe Emi
Sigourney
Washington Animations
Milburn McKay
G. L. Bennett
East Waterloo
Hns
Wille Wesley
Cedar Rapids
Coe College Conservatory of Hedrick
Washington High School
Warvard
Zachariah Bridgen
United States
New planet found millions of miles distant in space
Cambridge reports a ninth planet located far beyond Earth. At 120 mph, an airplane would take 35 centuries to reach it. The world is described as cold and dark, with a belief in further planets, likely small, but beyond solar system reach due to sun’s hold and star perturbations.
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Cambridge
Mass
Amicago
Mar
Philly Fox
New Adher Planetarium
Exis
Ottumwa Defeats Keokuk In Overtime
Ottumwa overcame Keokuk 33 to 31 in overtime, despite entering as the underdog. The win advances Ottumwa to the semi finals amid Iowa district meet action, with Boone edging Ford Dodge into OT before Fort Dodge secured a 30 point victory.
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Des Moines
Basketball Doposters
Iowa
Keokuk
Otsumwa
River City
Ottumwans
Boone
Ford Dodge
Fort Dodge
Still Hold Naval Parley Together
London March 14 American and British efforts to keep the London naval conference together by force of will until tangible results appear have been temporarily successful. Quick inter delegation talks followed France's refusal to modify tonnage demands without a security pact against aggression. England and the United States appear bent on an agreement, with France not receding and Italy expected to insist on parity, so the conference proceeds.
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London
Mar
France
England
United State
Italy
Impassioned plea in Huckins trial details Cedar Rapids scheme
In Cedar Rapids on March 14 the trial of George Huckins for obtaining money under false pretenses continued. William J Speas testified his mother mortgaged her Toledo home for 3,500 and loaned it to Speas Sponsored by Huckins and his father Elmer he added 6,000 borrowed from friends in Dubuque and his own savings, bringing total investment to 18,750 with other details.
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Cedar Rapids
George Huckins
Ne Piew
Wiliam J Speas
Toledo
Speas
Elmer
Dubuque
Marnette Urges Game Law Change
Frank Marnette of Coon Rapids urged Iowa adoption of a unsalaried non political fish and game commission similar to Pennsylvania. He claimed funds were misused under the current department and pressed reforms to conserve resources. The meeting in Washington included talks by Samuel D. Whiting and local officials with a standing discussion on Iowa game laws and conservation efforts.
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Fish and Game Commission For
Iowa
Frank Marnette
Coon Rapids
Marnette
Iowa Fish and Game Department
Will H. Dily Conservation League
Fish and Game Administration
Pennsylvania
Washington
Samuel D. Whiting
Iowa City
Johnson County
Carl Klein
Carl W. Klen
John Applegate
Lator Will Carden
Wind
C. C. Dayton
Ralph R. Hunt
Louisa County
St. Paul's Evangelical Church of Washington
London public baths draw crowds with two cent swim
A Camden Town public bath drew large crowds as a two pence swim became popular. Over six months about 621,000 persons used the facility and invested time in the communal bath experience.
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Denny Baths
London
Cammberwell
Five Cent Cigar Victory Shapes Senate Tariff Debate
Washington reports a Senate vote 43 to 27 against reconsidering lower tobacco duties while the five cent cigar victory signals a rare win for lower rates amid tariff wrangles. Lobbyists press Huston on Muscle Shoals, House proceeds with prohibition hearings, and a $33.5 million tax refund to United States Steel is approved.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Marshall
Meauwane
Lobby Committee
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Muscle Shoals
House
Judiciary Committee
Congressional
United States Steel ‘Corporation
Treasury Department
Jreenhalgh Pleads Not Guilty Today
William Jreenhalgh, charged with murder in Knoxville Tennessee, pleaded not guilty and waived to the grand jury. He was retried to jail, held without bond, with trial set for the May term.
Wyman to meet Y team Monday in county league clash
Bill Dunn and the Wyman squad travel to Washington Monday evening to clash with the Y team for first place in the county league. Ted Saur of Fairfield will referee the Wyman game, which is followed by an annual league dinner in the community room with plans for a 8 30 start.
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Bill Dunn
Wyman
Washington
Y. A
Ted Saur
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Leigh Soule
Gandhi and Party Reach Kalra Stronghold in Salt Satyagraha
Gandhi and a march of 70 crusaders entered Kalra district the rebel area as they press toward Jainlpad to defy British salt laws. Vallabhal Patel's arrest is highlighted amid propagandist work, with village chiefs urged to resign official posts in solidarity. The message also notes family thanks for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. O. L. Broek and Cauaren.
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Bombay
Mahatma Gandhi
Kalra
Jainlpad
Vallabhal’ Patel
Hefyra
Patel
O. L. Broek
Cauaren
Mrs John Bryson Taken by Death in Washington
Mrs Nora Bryson wife of John Bryson died at her home 214 North Second avenue after a period of ill health She was active in the Women s Relief Corps and civil war veterans work Born in Elk Hart Illinois June 12 1870 she married John Bryson October 16 1901 They lived in Washington since then Funeral services at 2 30 Sunday in the Baptist church burial in Elkhart Indiana. funeral party leaves Monday morning Friends may call at Sherman funeral home through noon Sunday
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Nora Bryson
John Bryson
North Second Avenue
Baptist Church
A.A. Wing
Elkhart, Til
Baptist Cheurch
Ilinois
Nora Lockridge
Elkhart
Bossy at Service Causes Unplanned Detour at Doncaster Y M C A
A cow named Doncaster wngiana a entered the local Y M C A and stood at the door during Sunday service until the building doors were locked and a cattle lorry was dispatched to remove it.
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Doncaster
Wngiana
Scholar She Pun Kono’s scholarship denial and arson attempt
Scholar She Pun Kono, after his scholarship application was refused by Chinese authorities, attempted to set fire to the local legation in a dramatic protest. Police reported no injuries as the blaze was quickly contained.
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She Pun Kono
Gambling case crowds local police court summons
Thirty eight persons were summoned to the local police court on gambling charges. They led the court gallery and there was no room for the public to be admitted.
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Engl
Robins Urges Another Ten Years Trial For Prohibition
Prohibition ally John Callahan cites Bowery transformation with 44 saloons closed and bar patrons replaced by families and radios. Raymond Robins argues a ten year trial would cement gains, crediting moral reform and urban education. He links crime and war aftermath to liquor, warns against repeal in any form and cites broader social shifts supporting prohibition.
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Washington
Bowery
John Callahan
Toda
House Judiciary Committee
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Willie McGuirk
Callahan
Bodwery
Tombs Prison
Hadley
Dave
Houston
Bleesk
Robins
America
Nole Sam
John W. Helmbold
Kamden
N. J Gospel Mission
Junkin Car Damaged by Fire This Morning
Ralph Junkin's automobile was damaged by a morning fire east of the square. Mrs Junkin was driving when flames developed under the hood from an apparent short circuit in the wiring. The fire alarm was activated and firefighters arrived, extinguishing the blaze before it spread.
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Ralph Junkin
Chemical plant fire devastates Merrimac Company complex
Fire at Merrimac Chemical Company plant in Everett Mass on March 14 sparked at least twenty explosions, leveling six factory buildings along the Mystic River. Inge and family note sympathy and floral offerings for the death of their husband and father, Hal Nelson.
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Everett
Mass
Merrimac Chemical Company
Mystic River
Hal Nelson
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Masons
Prohibition
Cooking
Willa
Erty Hall
Uttumwa
Henry L. Doherty Company
Cities Service Company
J. B. Kagar
Crawfordsville
Memphis
Tenn
City Health Department
Jreenhalgh
Gandhi and Party
W. R
Bossy
Save Scholar
Junkin
Chemical Company
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