Naval pact chances hinge on Paris talks at London
Washington March 26 The fate of the five power naval agreement hinges on Paris amid a low London conference. Secretary Stimson offered a consultative pact but tied no obligation. Deputy Secretary Cotton after a Hoover meeting said it unlikely to reduce tonnage for France.
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Washington
Mareh
Lennon
Stett
Stimson
Paris
Cotton
Hoover
France
United States
Summer Weather Draws Los Angeles Beachgoers
In Los Angeles on March 26 temperatures rose to 89 degrees as thousands fled the city for Southern California beaches. The heat surpassed expectations despite forecasts of cooler weather, while many stayed indoors with offices and homes feeling the heat.
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Los Angeles
Maroh
California
Hammill appoints Daugherty a district judge
Des Moines March K Daugherty of Ottumwa was appointed district judge of the second district by Governor Hammill. He will succeed Judge W M Walker who died at Keosauque last week.
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Des Moines
Mareh
Mer K. Daugherty
Ottumwa
John Hammill
Daugherty
W M. Walker
Keosauque
Bank Robbery Strikes First National Bank in Sarcoxie
Armed bandits blew open the First National Bank in Sarcoxie Missouri today using nitroglycerin blasting the safe and escaping in a car after an exchange of gunfire. The raid yielded about $5000 cash. a bystander named Page arrived after the blast and was wounded in the leg.
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Sarcoxie
Mareh
First National Bank
Page
Farm Bureau Offers Aid to Farm Board in Livestock Marketing
Des Moines March 26 W R Services of the Iowa farm Bureau have been offered to the federal run board to aid livestock marketing. President Charles Hearst said the executive committee passed a resolution stating the bureau is ready to cooperate and assist in implementing the board’s plan, focusing on cooperative livestock concentration points and backing cooperatives to drive success.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Federal Run Board
Charles Hearst
Dureau
Hearst
Dny
Farm Bureau
Traek
Towa Farm Bureau
Mrs Miner Given Life Term for Poisoning Husband
Anamosa Iowa March 26 Mrs Tilda Miner 87 year old widow sobbed as she heard a life imprisonment verdict for murder after jury convicted her of poisoning her husband alleged seer Albert Hartwig might prosa pronounced by Judge H D. When arraigned she collapsed into a chair and wept uncontrollably. She was sentenced to life in the Rockwell City state prison with Sheriff John Bodenhooter to transport her this afternoon.
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Anamosa
Tilda Miner
Milner
Husan
Albert Hartwig
H. D
Rockwell City
John Bodenhooter
Washington and Cedar Rapids Swim Meet Preview
Secretary Lalth Soule announces a Thursday night swimming meet between Cedar Rapids and Washington, with Cedar Rapids aiming to even a prior 47 to 24 win in March at Cedar Rapids. Entries list each team’s swimmers for 160 yard relay 260 yard freestyle and assorted strokes, highlighting Cedar Rapids and Washington competitors and event order.
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Lalth Soule
M.A
Getar Wapids
Waslingtan
Gudar Tapidy
Vna
Cedar Rapids
Washington
YM. C.an
Soule
Slaven
Westerfield
Moore
Simon Washington
Lolirer
Allen
Absens
Welch
Westfield
Johnson
Ahrens
Henke
Simon
Powell
Hout
Kerr
Cedar
Richardson
Casey
Lehrer
Moore Washington
Casey Valley
Simons
Westerfield Washington
Reverend Klein Voices for Better Laws at Y's Men Meeting
Rev Carl W Klein spoke at the Y's Men club meeting about replacing Iowa trees and stricter fish and game laws. He invited members to a conversation meeting tomorrow. Clarence Logan showed slides on "The Irregular Halt" highlighting tailoring issues and the demand for irregular suit sizes.
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Carl Klein
Evenine
Clarence Logan
Poster Bienes
Wilkes Barre
Clarence Jo- Ban
Vondon
Richard McCleery
Ex Premier Says Canada Plan Failure in Prohibition Hearings
Former Ontario prime minister Drury testified that government control did not cut drinking or crime and that prohibition harmed families. He cited 1921 to 1927 mortality figures showing lower life expectancy under prohibition and argued private life intrusion is unacceptable.
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Washington
Mareh
Canada
Drury
Ontario
House Judiciary Committee
Jon J. Lentz
American Instance Union
Lentz
Pairfield Mayor Cleared of Charge in Malicious Prosecution Case
Fairfield Indiana March 26 Mayor Harley Carter of Fairfield was cleared of malicious prosecution charges arising from actions against Futther and Richard Day of Centerville over a Sunday movie fight. Judge George Dashiel dismissed the suit that sought 28 800 dollars, ruling Carter acted in official capacity fining brothers for operating a motion picture theatre on Sunday.
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Fairfield
Mareh
Harley Carter
Farfield
Tion
Futther
Richard Day
Centerville
Carter
George Dashiel
Albia
Stewart Sells South End Grocery to Pekin Merchant
R C Watson of Pekin NL buys the south end grocery from longtime proprietor R L Stewart after six years of ownership. Watson will assume possession April 1 and plans to reside above the store with his wife. Stewart may stay in Washington and may pursue other ventures, ending an eleven year sequence at the site with prior owners G W Wallace and Roy.
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Stewart
Japan Celebrates Tokio Rebuild Amid Stampede Tragedy
Thousands of Japanese flooded the streets to celebrate Tokio's rebuilding after the 1923 quake, as a massive crowd trampled one person to death, fatally injuring two and seriously injuring fourteen, within a temporary pavilion near Chiyoda. Emperor Hirohito appeared unaware of the disaster unfolding below the cheering throng.
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Tokio
Chiyoda
Hirohito
Freakish Storm Back to Chicago Delays Snowbound City
A fierce blizzard returning to Chicago blankets the metro area with record snowfall and strong winds. Snow depths surpass 14 inches as trains run slowly and streets halt, prompting early departures and extra shovelers to clear the city. In Des Moines and Iowa, unseasonable cold grips the state with temperatures near the 20s and freezing wind, lasting with little relief forecast.
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Chicago
Loop
Lake Ontario
Georgia
Chicago Traction
Des Moines
Maren
Iowa
Middlewest
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Davenport
Dubuque
Keokuk
Funeral services for Mrs. C. M. Stingon
Funeral services for Mrs. C. M. Stingon were held yesterday afternoon at L. A. Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev. A. W. Henke. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery with pallbearers Lyman Bunce E G Fox John Bergquist Carla Keck Frank Sage and M D Bickford acting as bearers.
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C. M.stingon
L. A
Movie tickets cross city line at shared Bell Square theater
In Somerville and Medford residents buy tickets in Somerville and are seated in the adjacent Medford playhouse. The city line runs through the theater, allowing Medford to show a film banned by Somerville. The setup enables access across the boundary despite the mayoral ban.
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Somerville
Mass
Pasans
Locatelli
Ball Square
Medford
Bell Square
Three Chicago traders charged with grain price manipulation
Three former Chicago Board of Trade members face complaints by Secretary Hyde accusing them of schemes to manipulate grain futures prices. A referee hearing is set for April 7 as the case details alleged fake sales and misleading reports to influence prices. Masses and the Reddys were suspended last November.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Hyde
Federal Grain Futures Administration Act
Lowitz
Federal Grain Exchange
William B. Masses
John 8. Reddy
Philip J. Reddy
Board of Trade
Massey
Reddys
Interstate Commerce
Lamson Bro Aching
M. M Daring
Enid
Okla
John C. Brooke
Union District 1 News Roundup of Local Socials
March 24 report from Union District 1 notes Sunday visits at Ray Bell home. Clara Faulkner visited sister Mrs H J Myershom. Channel delivered hogs to Kalona. Families and friends visitors include Gamon, Fishburn, Chaubal, Benson, Tear, Bear, Reeves. Prairie Flower society met at church for entertainment and social time. Mrs Reeves improving. Several residents traveled to Washington for dentist work and other errands.
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Union District 1
N. J. Benton
Ray Bell
Clara Faulkner
H. J Myershom
C. E. Bear
Kalona
Wiliam Gamon
Washington
Fishburn
A. S. Chaubal
Lucille Kurtz
Will Chabal
N. J. Benson
H. J. Myers
Dave Benson
C.H. Tear
C. B. Bear
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
T. C. Reeves
Dorothy Chaubal
Alice
Trene Fishburn
C. H. Fishburn
Elmer Huckins Faces Charges in Cedar Rapids Case
Elmer S Huckins and his son are accused of defrauding hundreds of middle class investors across several states in an investment scheme. A writ of habeas corpus delaying his appearance was quashed by Court Commissioner Charles Taylor, and Huckins is to stand trial. Charges mirror those against Vinekins, son of Huckins, who was convicted last week.
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Cedar Rapids
Mareh
Elmer S
Huckins
Tomatis
Charles Taylor
Vinekins
Elmer
Corn planting intentions exceed 1929 harvest by percentage
The Agriculture Department estimated March 1 planting plans showing corn intended plantings at 102.8 percent of 1929 harvest acreage based on reports from about 50,000 farmers. Other crops also show higher intentions, including durum wheat 85 percent and oats 102.5 percent, with various percentages across barley flaxseed rice grain sorghums and more.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Acros
Deficiency Bill Signed By President For $169 Million
President Hoover signed the deficiency bill providing 169.5 million dollars for government operations with the largest item of 10 million for the Federal Farm Board. Funds are to be available for immediate use to support ongoing federal programs. Funeral services for John M. Clancy were held at St. Jo Catholic Church followed by burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Washington
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Keipers celebrate 48th wedding anniversary quietly
Crawfordsville March 25 Mien Nelle Manners reports Mr and Mrs W J Keiper observed their 48th wedding anniversary March 23 with dinner and guests including daughters Mrs Fred Anwyl and Mrs Ernest Clark and brother William Keiper of Ainsworth. Ruth Fletcher visited. Also note death of Mrs Emma Bennett at home of daughter Mrs Steve Jones after long illness.
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Crawfordsville
W. J. Keiper
Fred Anwyl
Ernest Clark
William Keiper
Ainsworth
Ruth Fletcher
Winfield
Jack Fletcher
Paul Maxwell
Mine Blast at Crown Coal Mine Kills 12 in Yukon
Eight bodies recovered after a deep explosion at the Crown Coal mine in Yukon. Seven workers escaped unharmed as rescue teams reported no fire and a small blast radius. Investigators, led by J. J. Forbes, ordered to probe the Arnettsville mine disaster.
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Yukon
Crown Coal Company
Three boys killed by nitroglycerin blast in Oklahoma
In Tulsa on Mare n 26 a tin can of nitroglycerin exploded after three youths fired at it. The boys Union McLough Harold Ben McLough discovered the tragedy southeast of Tulsa on Trey Mountain. The head of the elder son was found fifty feet away among the mangled remains.
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Tulsa
Oki
Maren
Unions McLough
Harold Ben McLough
Here
Trey Mountain
Scouts to Hear Dr Shimek Address in Iowa City
Washington Area Scouts plan to attend a Thursday evening talk by Dr. B. Shimek of Iowa City on consecration. The event follows a 6:30 dinner in the community room and will be held at 7:30.
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Hoy Scouts
Washington
B. Shimek
Iowa City
Dr. Shimek
Two Noble Wilsons Telegrapher Distinction Clarified
The Journal's informant altered a note about Noble Wilsons and their work. It states there are two sons named Noble Wilson who were telegraphers. One man wounded in an Avoca Iowa robbery is not the same, with one now living in Kansas City and contacted by Washington friends after the Avoca incident. This brings better news to local family members.
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Avoca
Iowa
Milwaukee Station
Kanaae City
Washington
Missouri Prison Break Subdued by Swift Action
Jefferson City March 26 A prison mutiny in the Missouri State Penitentiary was halted by rapid authorities action and militia mobilization. About 150 prisoners refused to leave the mess hall as guards moved to restore order, with no confirmed fighting reported. The facility houses around 4 900 inmates, a crowding concern amid nationwide riot waves.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
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Funal
Mrs. Stinsé
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U. S. Bureau of Mines Today
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