Flood disaster sweeps 28 Boy Scouts from Tarwater roof
A sudden rise in White Creek at the summer resort of Tarwater south of here swept 28 Boy Scouts onto a bungalow roof. Crowds on the bank heard cries as rescue attempts began with boats from the Tennessee river arriving overland. Many residents evacuated as flooding spread along the Cumberland and Mississippi valleys, with leaks and washouts threatening rail lines and homes.
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White Creek
Tarwater
Here
Tennessee River
Yon
Marel Cern
Louisville
Hazard
Cumberland
Neon
Hazara
Hazard District
Quines
Mississippi
St. Louis
Kentucky
Pineville
Appropriations In Excess Of Budget In Iowa
A March 23 bulletin notes Iowa’s biennial budget of 21,065,446.68 dollars would be surpassed by 198.26 thousand with additional requests to raise expenditures beyond the budget. If all proposed appropriation bills pass, total expense would rise by 124,532.81 dollars.
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Iowa
Two murderers die on the gallows prison
Calif. both convicted of murder were hanged here yesterday Perry Coon, 34, Kings County crowbar slayer of his own parents, Samuel Thom killer of an Alameda County woman, were executed.
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Calif
Yeterd Perry Coon
Kings County
Samuel Thom
Alameda County
Clemenceau and Poincare Reconciled by Grief Over Foch Death
Paris reports mutual grief over Marshal Foch death led to a thaw between Georges Clemenceau and Raymond Poincare, long bitter political foes. Both attended the funeral as foreign dignitaries arrived, marking a cautious step toward reconciliation after decades of quarrel.
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Clemenceau
Poincare
Foch
Paris
Ferdinand Foch
Premier Poincare
Georges Clemencea
Marshal Foch
Madame
Pohneare
France
Vie
Fochn
Clemence Promising
Ruhr
City election slate listed for Monday polling at city hall
The notice outlines the upcoming city election Monday evening at eight o'clock in City Hall. Voters will see the present mayor and a full commission ticket with incumbents holding their current offices. The candidates include John W. Applegate for Mayor and a slate of councilmen, treasurer, assessor, and park commissioner across wards three and four.
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Old Rae
Maes Wari
Hale Aim WU
Oe Low
Thei Commission
AML
John W. Applegate
Lupton
Will Kos
Walter G. Conner
Charles KE
John F. Sime
John Laurie
George Pauls
Levise M. Richer
SD. Stewart
Bracewell Elected Head Southeastern Iowa Teachers Assn
OsKaloosa Iowa March 22 Bracewell was chosen to head the Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association succeeding Newman of Oskaloosa. Cosander of Liberty named executive board member with Hannan of Oskaloosa as vice president. Ruth Green and Ostergaard named secretary and treasurer. Thirty delegates listed from counties including Lee Keokuk Washington and others.
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Bracewell
Southeastern Iowa Teachers Assn
Oskaloosa
UB Mhentasorers
Liberty
Forerman
Rel Hannan
Onumawa
Ruth Green
Henry County
Hr. Ostergaard
Bloomfield
C. Lymn
Lee County
Lillian Mepow
Keokuk
Winnie Palmer
Ounty
Washim County
Louise Kearville
Centerville
Coshi Cummings
Vinton
Margaret Helt
Corlett
Burlington
Reva T. Slder
Fairfield
Caroley
Washington
Daley Hixcon
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs Ed Murphy Dies in Rock Island Friday
Mrs Ed Murphy dies Friday afternoon in a Rock Island hospital. The body will be brought to Washington tonight for plans after arrival. Mrs Murphy was Lorena David, daughter of Mr David, and had lived in the community until a few years ago.
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Ed Murphy
Rock Island
A Murphy
Rocksland
Washington
Drive to License Cars: Wash. County Tax Delinquents Halted
The Washington county crackdown on delinquent auto owners reports 135 hauled to justice court with fines assessed. Many violators had current year licenses but failed to display plates. Red tags will be used to flag noncompliant owners and enforce motor vehicle provisions.
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Washington County
Justice Court
German Cabinet to Permit Trotzky Reside in Germany
Berlin reports say the German cabinet will grant Leon Trotzky permission to enter Germany with reliable authority noting the cabinet plans to meet Monday to authorize his entry and potential political activity. The informant cited by United Press said Trotzky seeks influence after exile and may go via Constantinople for the visa.
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Trotzky
Germany
Berlin
U.R
Leon ‘Protzky
Go Medic Army
United Press
Constantinople
Washington to Open 1929 Track Season with Two Indoor Meets
Coach Hoddy Rice schedules two indoor meets for April first week with a dual meet against University High on Tuesday and the annual inter scholastic meet on Saturday April 6 at the field house. Daily workouts continue as candidates train and time trials are set for next Friday ahead of the next Tuesday competition.
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Washington
Hoddy Rice
University High
University
City
Rice
Red Cross Seeks Flood Aid for Louisa County
Columbus Junction reports W M of the mid western Red Cross requests data on needs in Louisa county after a flood that covered about 2000 acres near Wapello and Oakville. Mrs B V Smiley Morning Star notes the inquiry as of March 29.
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Columbus Junction
W. M
Red Cross
St. Loui
Louisa County
Increase in Iowa Budget Asked From Legislature
Des Moines reports detail a proposed budget rise for the Iowa state system with amendments boosting the operation total to 21 614 610.58 and adding 64 000 for the board of education. The piece notes legislative wrangling, adjournment attempts, and claims cases tied to highway and prison incidents, with broader fiscal and regulatory questions shaping the session.
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Department
Board of Education
Hawa State College
Butte
Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday 1924
United Press listing radio features across WOR WEAF WIZ networks. Mentions Sin Sophieana, Florence Easton, Alia Pedesco, and the National Light Opera company. Includes broadcasts from Roxy, Mary Pickford, and Carmen with orchestra and chorus.
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The
Radio Sunday
United Press
Newark
WIN Network
Fred
F Network
National Light Opera Company
WIZ
Roxy
Mary Plekford
WEAF
Florence Easton
Alia Pedesco
WOR
Deal Involves Twenty Midwest Theaters Transfer
A deal transfers twenty Midwestern theaters from Blank Corporation to Paramount Famous Lasky. The list includes Capitol Des Moines Arden Palace Des Main Rialto Strand Capitol Rialto Newton Cedar Rapids Davenport Port Spencer Rock Island and others. The purchase price was not disclosed and the theaters will join Paramount’s public theatre holdings.
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Des Moints
Mare
Meares
Araska
Western
Min
AHL Blank Corporation
Uy Paramount
Lasky Corp Tion
Blank
Capitol
Des Mearden
Palace
Des Main
Rialto
Strand
Pitol
Newtons
Cedar Rapids
New Rivier Hoo
Columbia
Garden
Commonwealth
Laws
Des Moines
Pabliy Theatre
Report of street fighting at Mazatlan Mexico
Reports from Mazatlan describe street fighting and casualties in the siege. Gen Manzo claimed a federal gunboat took the battle and predicted rebels would fall within 48 hours. Additional forces from Torreon and Guanajuato were ordered to oppose the rebels as stresses shift across northern Mexico.
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Wiazatlan
Mexico
AUP
Enamito
Mazatlan
Revolution My
Eee
Pronetaco Manzo
Manzo
Menico City
Maren
Gonatarnino Cedillo
Torreon
Guanajuate
Calles
Portes Gil
Rain Outlook For Southern Iowa And Lower Mississippi Valleys
Weather summary notes rain chances from March 25 to 30 across southern portions of Iowa and the lower Mississippi valleys. Periods of precipitation expected, with most activity confined to the south and temperatures trending below normal into the latter part of the period.
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Missippi
Missouri
Boy Shot by Policeman In Toewa City
Police investigate the shooting of 17 year old Robert Fielding by officer Charles Rover Boeck after an incident Thursday night. Boeck reported firing as Fielding allegedly resisted a hall. The investigation centers on whether the teen was robbed and what led to the confrontation.
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Towa City
Robert Fielding
Charles — Rover Boeck
Ouielding
Hall
Mare Tocek
Petruck Plelding
Lett Tee
Washington Girls on Monmouth Club
A fourth member from this county, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aault of Crawfordsville, has joined the Washington group tied to Monmouth Club. Ronald Thiston, a student of anatomy at the University of California, has been awarded the John Scott medal.
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Washington Girls On Monmouth Club
Guret Ult
A.ault
Crawfordsville
Fees
Erecta All
Thecon G
Peilgterstigersm
Ronald Tihston
Niel
University of California
John Scott
Rum running schooner halts not for CGALF guard ship search
A CGALF guard ship linked schooner engaged in rum running refused to stop when ordered for search. The incident occurred near Des Moines on March 22 as officials discuss maritime enforcement and possible adjustments to revenue measures. Details remain scarce.
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CGALF
House Refuses To Reconsider Measure
PRS MOVIES March 23 The House rejected a reconsideration vote 49 to 10 on the primary road bill sending it to the Senate. The Fletcher bill would fund primary highways by issuing warrants against future gasoline tax and relic license fee revenues approved by the governor. Shorter Chapel Sunday services March 24 include 10 am Sunday school 11 am sacramental sermon 2 pm evangelistic service. quarterly conference ahead with Rev J P Sims and Rev D W Harris.
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A. Henson
CL Rigby
G1 Wikron
Tn Tennener
Fletteller
House
Senate
PRS
J.P. Sims
P. B
Des Moines
Eady
D. WH. Harris
Coast Guard sinks rum running schooner off Louisiana coast
The coast guard cutter Dexter sank the Timatone of Belize after pursuing the ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Prisoners were taken to New Orleans to be charged with rum running and smuggling. The Walcott and Dallas aided in the chase to prevent escape.
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Pascagoula
Mise
Timatone
Belize
New Orleans
Dexter
Helief
Walcott
Kuse
Mexico
Pester
Ram
Divinity
Louisana
I'm Atone
Alcott
Ing Coast Guard
Washington
Dallas
Coast Guard
Dex
Micns
Orleans
Maren
PU. S
Addiiton
Caeas
Qunt
Feds HC
Sald
Lucky
Death Toll in Kinloch Mine Disaster Rises to 46
In Parnassus Pennsylvania firemen battled through the wrecked Kinloch mine of Valley Coal Co as the Thursday explosion death tally reached 46. Forty five bodies were removed and another found at the foot of a shaft though not recovered. Two of three missing were later found at their homes.
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Parnasslus
Amoss
Kinloch
Valley Coal Company
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