Regional Livestock Marketing Body Organized at Rapids
The first regional livestock marketing association under the federal farm board was announced in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Z R Mills of Toledo heads the group temporarily as organizers plan permanent structure and incorporation by April 1 following a meeting where 100 eastern Iowa farmers heard remarks from C G Randell of the farm board and F G Ketner of Columbus Ohio representing the national buying corporation of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar-Rapids. Fa
Federal Farm Board
Z. R. Mills
Toledo
Iowa
C. G. Randell
Farm Board
F. G. Ketner
Columbus
National Buying Corporation of
Ohio
Renewed Civil War in China Seems Certain
Peiping reports intensified recruiting across North China by Gen Yen Hsi-Shan and allied leaders, signaling a likely war with Nanking. Foreign experts estimate 500000 more troops today than a year ago as railways are seized and factions bolster forces. Chiang Kai-Shek reportedly prepared to move north as nominally Nanking forces grow in Shantung Henan and Hankow areas.
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Peiping
China
U.P
North China
Yen Hsi-Shan
Nanking
Yen
Shansi
Peiping-Tientsin
Chiang Kai-Shek
Shantung
Henan
Hankow
Chang Hseneh- Liang
Manchuria
Weather Update Shows Cloudier, Warmer Southeast
Weather bulletin notes increasing cloudiness and a slightly warmer night in the extreme southeast. Thursday forecasts unsettled conditions with a cold wave moving in.
Continue Trial of Shenandoah Bankers in Creston Court
In Creston Ta on March 19 the federal trial continued over a $447,590 suit by H J Spurway receiver against Thomas H Read Elbert A Read Henry Field Earl Sheets and J A Gwynn officers and directors of the defunct First National Bank of Shenandoah The case claims directors allowed excessive loans that caused the bank to fail in 1926 Spurway testified all day identifying bank records and marking alleged loan excesses
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Creston
U.P
Thomas H. Read
Elbert A. Read
Henry Field
Earl Sheets
J. A. Gwynn
First National Bank of Shenandoah
H. J. Spurway
Spurway
Effort to Save Five Power Naval Conference
London reports a two hour session at St James Palace as Secretary Stimson and Ambassador Morrow meet with Premier MacDonald and Admiral Alexander. British and American naval experts discuss full figures for all five powers in a bid to reach a five power agreement and avert collapse.
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London
U.P
Great Britain
United States
Henry L. Stimson
Dwight W. Morrow
St. James Palace
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Albert W. Alexander
Admiralty
Funeral Service for George Hayes Held at Local Home
Funeral services for George Hayes were held yesterday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Rev. A. W. Henke with organ numbers by Miss Mary Hunter. Pallbearers included George Gilbert H. J. Cuddebeck James Combs Henry Doig Bruce Dill and Emil Anderson. Interment was at Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hayes
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
A. W. Henke
Mary Hunter
George Gilbert
H. J. Cuddebeck
James Combs
Henry Doig
Bruce Dill
Emil Anderson
Elm Grove
New Developments in Julian Oil Case
Los Angeles reports fresh charges in the Julian Petroleum collapse. Jurors from the 1928 trial face arrests for bribery and custody issues as investigators probe money allegedly passing during the original trial.
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Los Angeles
Mar
Julian Petroleum Corporation
Julian
Grand Jury for March Impaneled in District Court
Judge Frank Bechly impaneled the March term grand jury with seven jurors. J H Jones of Ainsworth named foreman along with Frank Moore Frank Broadgate Thalph Robertson E Wead and Will Munro. W E Barber sworn clerk and John Briley bailiff. D C Kilgore serves as court bailiff. Judge Bechly and attorneys reviewed the docket prior to case assignments.
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Frank Bechly
J. H. Jones
Ainsworth
Frank Moore
Frank Broadgate
Washington
J. A Dickinson
Brighton
Thalph Robertson
West Chester
E. Wead
Will Munro
W. E. Barber
John Briley
D. C. Kilgore
Re-elect Robertson School Head in Columbus Junction
The Columbus independent school board reconvened to tally votes from the March 11 election and set up for the coming year. New directors J H Huston and Dr E W McWilliams were sworn in, Jn S Johnston was elected president, and W G Robertson was re-elected superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus Independent School Board
J H. Huston
E. W. McWilliams
Jn S. Johnston
W. G. Robertson
Explosion at Kirin film studio in Manchuria kills many
A large explosion at a Chinese film studio in Kirin Manchuria during a night shoot killed many and injured 126. Searchers recovered 76 corpses including two Chinese policemen who died stopping the panic and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
U.P
Kirin
Ion Pieria
Huckins Case Deliberated by Jury in Cedar Rapids
The George Huckins case was handed to the jury at 2 45 p.m after County Attorney Carl Hendrickson announced agreement.
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Cedar Rapids
U.P
George Huckins
Carl Hendrickson
Mangold's Garage Redecoration Plans Revealed
Painting and remodeling at Mangold's Garage this week will drastically transform its storefront and interior. A bright red orange front, tan walls ivory ceiling and green woodwork define the new color scheme. New display fixtures and other additions are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangold
High Russian Officials Arrested in Ukraine Conspiracy
March 19 report states senior Kharkov government officials were arrested for plotting a counter revolution. Arrested leaders include top figures from Ukraine agriculture, state planning, agrarian banks, and related institutes. The secret police dissolved the implicated organization. The action targets pro Kulak elements tied to Soviet agrarian policy.
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Moscow
Kharkov
Commissariat At Agriculture of the
Ukraine
Ukrainian State Planning Commission
Agarian and Cooperative Banks
Institute of Economy of the
Agronomical School
Ukrainian Lumber Trust
Vatican City
Pope Pius XI
Russia
Italy
Rome
St. Peter's Basilica
Masons Organize on Building Fund
The Masons begin steps to organize a fund for a new temple. Chairman Er B Hammer leads a finance committee drive with solicitors to raise cash, bonds, or insured cash outlays. Architect William Jones of Chicago plans revisions, including two offices and a drug store entrance, with no major changes anticipated.
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Er. B. Hammer
Hammer
Jones
William ©. Jones
Chicago
J. E. Ream
First Baseball Casualty in Mason City Tragedy
Tony Halswasen aged 13 died from an eye injury after being struck by a baseball during school recess. The incident is recorded as the year’s first baseball casualty in Mason City.
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Mason City
U.P
Tony Halswasen
Tony
Engineer Kutzner Killed In Chicago Train Wreck
In Chicago a Minnesota-Chicago mail train hit concrete pipe wreckage dragged along the main line. The locomotive exploded and engineer Carl Kutzner died while firemen jumped to safety. A suburban train later struck the debris injuring about twenty passengers on board.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Carl Kutzner
Wets shift from 2.75 percent beer to repeal of Prohibition
Washington report notes the push to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment gaining momentum as supporters abandon the 2.75 per cent beer plan. The Dyer bill faces weak backing and hearings may be dropped while wets unite behind direct repeal.
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Washington
Mar
Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
House Judiciary Committee
House
Withersham
Judge W. M. Walker of Keosauqua Dies
Judge W. M. Walker of Keosauqua, aged 78, died at his home at 1:30 a m after months of ill health. He had served nine years in the second Iowa judicial district and was to preside at Fairfield this week before his term was postponed. He leaves a widow and one daughter, after a long career as a lawyer before his judge appointment.
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Keosauqua
Mar
U.P
W. M Walker
Iowa Judicial District
Walker
Fairfield
Washington High Debates Abolishing Petit Jury System
Washington high school joined Fairfield and Brighton in a triangular debate last night. No decision was rendered. Washington argued for abolition of the petit jury system with William Masson and Berne Enslin opposing Fairfield’s Henry Iinglin and Allen Pence, while Brighton’s Neil Stout and Cloyce Jackson faced Washington’s George Jones and Cherrie McElhinney.
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Washington High School
Fairfield
Brighton
Washington
William Masson
Berne Enslin
Henry Iinglin
Allen Pence
Neil Stout
Cloyce Jackson
George Jones
Cherrie McElhinney
Arson Ring in New York Unfolds in Probes
United States Attorney Charles H. Tuttle reports an expanding arson ring case in New York as investigators question suspects. He notes more arrests expected after Joseph Eisenstein admitted contracting to burn shops for owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Senate Lobby Attack Sparks Tax Change Debate
Senator Thomas denounced the Senate lobby committee for overstepping its powers while pushing a 1 dollar per barrel crude petroleum tariff and a 50 percent duty on refined oil. He argued citizens’ right to petition is being denied as the committee seized oil group records and questioned lobbying and vote trading.
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Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate
Wirt Franklin
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Congress
Franklin
United States
Ottumwa Youths to Face Washington High in Evening Showdown
Ottumwa youths meet Washington high school boys at the YMCA on Thursday at 7 20 pm. The rivals recently clashed in Ottumwa with Washington edged in overtime by one point. A second game features Y Leaders against Winchester DeMolay members. Tickets cost 25 and 15 cents.
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Washington
Ottumwa
Winshington
Juniors and Sophomores Prevail in Class Games
In the inter class basketball games at the high school gym the juniors beat the junior college 17 to 16 while the sophomores defeated the freshmen 19 to 10. Seniors had a bye. Tomorrow the juniors face the sophomores in what may be the banner game. the third set starts at four this afternoon.
Names Revealed in Insurance Case Refusals
The district attorney stated Eisenstein is held without bail as others who confessed are Louis and Jacob Dachis Abraham and David Zeitz Hyman Lerner and Benjamin Greenberg of Philadelphia. Tuttle withheld additional names.
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Eisenstein
Tuttle
Louis
Jacob Dachis
Abraham
David Zeitz
Philadelphia
Hyman Lerner
Benjamin Greenberg
Beets Blush About the Only Thing Left
A concise note from the Blue Mountain Eagle describes beets as the sole crop left capable of withstanding shocks to the grain market. The piece highlights resilience in agriculture amid broader supply concerns.
Cooking School Proving Popular With Washington Women
The cooking school opened yesterday and runs four days attracting larger crowds than expected. Miss Louise Dixon, daughter of Thomas Dixon, leads sessions in the high school auditorium with free admission and stage cooking demonstrations. Provisions are given away and food prepared on stage is distributed to attendees as crowds expected to grow through Thursday and Friday.
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Washington
Louise Dixon
Thomas Dixon
Dixon
Masons Schedule Brighton Lodge Talk by Rev J H Krenmyre
Washington lodge Masons invited to travel to Brighton for a 7 30 Thursday evening meeting at which Rev J H Krenmyre of Ainsworth will speak. Washington Masons to meet at McDaniel drug store at 6 45 for 7 o clock departure. attendance hoped to be large.
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Washington Lodge of Masons
Brighton Lodge
J. H. Krenmyre
Ainsworth
Washington Masons
McDanial Drug Store
Bighton
Miss Mary Smith Funeral Planned at St. James Church
Funeral services for Miss Mary Smith are announced for 9.30 Thursday morning at St. James Catholic church with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. She died yesterday at Dr J M Chittum's home in North Liberty Iowa and was sister to Mrs Chittum and Mrs G H Kiskamp.
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Miss Mary Smith
St. James Catholic Church
Elm Grove
Miss Smith
J. M. Chittum
North Liberty
Iowa
Chittum
G. H. Kiskamp
Washington
California
Richmond
Kiskamp
Lund opens Senate bid amid charges of eastern wealth influence
Webster Iowa March 19 Major Frank J Lund opened his campaign for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate arguing his entry was in good faith. He claimed eastern wealth interests prey on agriculture and labor and said critics would attack him for challenging the political status quo.
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Webster
City
U.P
United States Senate
Frank J. Lund
Mrs Hillig Stricken by Mumps At Home
Mrs. Lloyd Hillig is at her home at 505 South Avenue B with the mumps.
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Lloyd Hillig
South Avenue B
Taft Letter Reveals Prohibition Shift in House Hearing
Horace Taft testified before the House Judiciary Committee that his late brother William Howard Taft had shifted to support prohibition. He read a 1928 Yale letter from Taft noting difficulty publishing anti prohibition views during his tenure and urging gradual reform. Taft said the wets misinterpret his stance and argued enforcement pressure as the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Howard Taft
Horace D. Taft
House Judiciary Committee
Wets
Irving Fisher
Yale
Taft
Irving
New York World
Lincoln
New Haven
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Eyestone to Speak at Local Methodist Service Next Sunday
Rev Bruce Eyestone missionary in China will give the annual bank offering address at the Methodist church Sunday morning. He has served in China for over twenty years at Mintsing Hsien near Foochow and survived a revolutionary shooting attempt. He lectures Sunday evening about his China experiences for the youth.
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Bruce Eyestone
China
All Methodist Foreign Missionary Societies
Mr. Evestone
J. W. Evestone
Lexington
Mintsing Hsien
Foochow
Mr. Eyestone
Washington
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Aurer
Rapids
North
General Yen
Weather Report
Shenandoah
Great Britain and
America
Joe Jones Foreman
Robertson School
F. J. Moore
Virginia
Commonwealth
F. A. Hubbard
Des Moines
C. M. Allen
Morris Marshall
Davenport
J. M. Marshall
Huckins
Revolution—Po
Lice
Masons
W. M. Walker
Brighton and Fairfield High School
Colorado
Ottumwa Boys
Miss Dixon
Lund
Eyestone
Washington County
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