Missouri Prison Riot Breaks Out Again Committee
The House Judiciary Committee approved measures to allow service of process by publication to avoid delays from personal service. Washington reports the committee suspended hearings to decide on Wickersham reform proposals from the president's law enforcement commission, amid mixed support and opposition to several recommendations.
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Missouri
Washington
House
Washington, M
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Griffith Case Grips District Court Time
Judge Frank Bechly presided over the district court as the Charles O. Griffith vs John B. Griffith partition dispute occupied most of the session. Several non jury cases set for this week were settled or continued, with jury trial for the March term slated to begin next Monday afternoon.
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Frank Bechly
Charles O. Griffith
John B. Griffith
Washington Public Schools Announce Spring Vacation
Supt J H Peet says Washington public schools will dismiss Friday at four and reopen Monday April 7 at nine. Teachers plan to attend the Southeast Iowa teachers convention in Burlington April 3 and 4 under district president’s appointment.
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Washington Public Schools
J H. Peet
Washington Junior College Broadcast Set for Friday Apr 4
Washington junior college announces a radio program on WSUT Iowa City to be aired Friday from eight to nine PM. Dean Harland Mead will preside with Miss Elfrie de Cartano directing musical segments. Students and musicians from the college will perform vocal and instrumental numbers, marking a first for the institution to broadcast from a state university station.
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Wah
WSUT
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Histen Tv
Washington Junior College
Harland Mead
Musica
Elfrie de Cartano
Dean Mead
Supt JH. Peet
Washington Junior —College
Haever
Towa
Washington County
Drug Addicts Seize Guns at Indiana Sanitarium
Three patients at Hollinger sanitarium near Newburg broke from rooms, invaded the office, took guns and ammunition, then barricaded themselves in a room. Officials were driven from the building as Evansville police were asked for help but refused due to county boundaries. The fortlike sanitarium treats drug addicts and offers vantage positions.
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Vansville
Ind
Hollinger Sai
Newburg
Evansville
Vandenburg
Families Escape As Fire Destroys Attic Of Brick House
A blaze at 219 South Avenue sent five adults and three children fleeing their home early this morning. Mrs. Stewart woke to smoke, doors were opened to attic, and the group escaped while firefighters battled flames. Much property was water damaged and the roof collapsed on the structure, owned by W. W. McFarland estate. Fire origin undetermined. damage estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars.
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South Avenue
George C. Stewart
Robert Templeman
Seth Carris
Mr. Jay
Stewart
Nousenoia
W. W. McFarland
Mr. McFarland
High School Basketball Shows Junior Lead In Series
Yesterday afternoon the juniors defeated the seniors 18 to 12, while the junior college beat the freshmen 18 to 12. In the girls games the seniors won 28 to 19 over the freshmen and the sophomores beat the juniors 21 to 18 with a final game today at four to decide the cup winner.
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Junior College
Washington Cedar Rapids Swim Meet At The Y Pool
Washington and Cedar Rapids face off in a swimming meet at the Y pool this evening at 7 20 Washington seeks an even break after a recent loss to Cedar Rapids with the two spring contests continuing.
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Washington-Cedar Rapids
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Cabinet Resigns Over Budget Crisis in Germany and Debates in Reichstag
In Erlin on March 27, the German cabinet led by Chancellor Herman Muller faced a budgeting dispute with ruling party leaders failing to bridge gaps on financial reform. The session followed tense exchanges as deputies prepared to vote on the Owen Young plan and Haene reparations accords amid fistfights and heated debate.
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Erlin
Herman Mueller
Cal Nd
Reichstag
Chamber of Deputies
Owen L. Young
Chamber
Chamber Nly
Tardieu
Young Plan
Livestock Survey Team to Inspect Eastern Iowa Markets
An early visit by inspectors to eastern Iowa to assess live stock concentration points is expected. A conference of twelve county livestock men with Cedar Rapids inspectors preceded planned surveys of applying communities. Rail and highway access and central location will influence conclusions, with Washington noted as a potential marketing center due to strong facilities.
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Farm Board
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Three Children Burn to Death in Detroit Apartment
DETROIT Mich Mar 2742 Three children died when fire swept a ser Nour apartment after their mother stepped out to visit neighbors. The victims are Dolores Handin one year old Evelyn two and Kath Howard Handin two. Firefighters found the bodies on the living room floor on the second floor as the blaze spread through the unit. The cause of the fire was not determined.
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Detroit
Mich
Mar
Ser Nour
Dolores Handin
Evelyn
Kath- Howard Handin
Daughters killed by Newton father in double murder case
George McKinney confessed to killing his two daughters Arte Dora aged 24 and another girl, after beating the elder and shooting the younger. He surrendered at the sheriff's office in Mitchell county. McKinney described two-year urges to kill his daughters and led authorities through a bloodstained sequence from the farm home to a barn where Dora's body lay.
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Newton
Maren
George McKinney
Arte Dora
Gertride
McKinney
Sheriff’ ‘Office
pPacritt
Jaaper
Mr. McKinney
Lloyd
Mitchellville
Dora
Rand
Mrs Montgomery U P Men Lead In Dies This Morning
Mrs J A Montgomery dies after a brief illness at Washington county home. Born Fairfield November 9 1848 she moved to Washington in 1890 with husband Civil War veteran John A Montgomery. Survived by son Harry and two grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 pm. Also notes Washington Sunday schools hit by attendance drive as United Presbyterians lead Methodists in a month long contest with totals showing United Presbyterian 1782 to Methodists 1644.
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J. A. Montgomery
Washington County
Montgomery
Washington
Fairfield
Town
Phillip
Margaret Davis Hoffman
John A. Montgomery
Methodist
United Presbyterian
United Presbyterians
Methodists
United Presbyterian School
Unclear fragment on Interment Details at Bim Trove Cemetery
Fragment mentions Montgomery at 615 West Jefferson street under Rev. F. W. Eastwood with interment planned at Bim Trove cemetery. Readers should note missing surrounding context and verify full obituary details.
France Reenters London Naval Conference Talks
Paris Foreign Minister Briand rejoined London discussions after visiting Paris on domestic business. In London he met British Foreign Secretary Henderson as interdelegation talks aim to keep hope alive for a pact ending the deadlock. Delegation heads bantered with Premier MacDonald as negotiations proceed.
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London
Mar
Briand
Paris
Arthur Henderson
Ine
MacDonald
Stewart Named To Federal Service In Health Unit
Dr W Stewart, newly appointed director of the Washington county public health unit, will also serve in a United States Public Health Service role. The nominal salary of 200 dollars yearly funds the county unit, elevating authority and endorsing local work while maintaining duties within the county. He will use the government franking privilege to mail educational material on faith conservation and disease prevention, with projected county savings and potential additional funds. Stewart is currently in Tennessee studying county health units and is due back to start duties on April first, per county board action.
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W. Stewart
Washington County Public Health Unit
United States Opline Health Service
Henry Albert
State Department of Heath
L. L. Lumsden
Federal Public Health Service
Unts
Hart
Fade
Steewart
Washington
Stewart
Tennessee
County Board of Supervisor
Invite to Hear Dr Shimek This Evening
Washington residents are invited to hear Dr Bohumil Shimek tonight after the conservation dinner. The meal starts at 6 30 with the talk around 7 30. Admission is free for the lecture, dinner plates are 35 cents. Dr Shimek of the State University of Iowa is an authority on conservation and natural history and an entertaining speaker.
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Washington
Bohumil Shimek
Group of 22 Planes Leave Mt. Clemens for California Today
After snow delays, the first army pursuit group of 23 planes under Major Ralph Royce departed Mt. Clemens for Sacramento for mimic war maneuvers. The 22 single seaters were to stop at Chanute Field Illinois for lunch and spend the night at Fort Crook Nebraska, as weather caused cancellations.
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MT. Clemens
Ralph Royce
Sacramento
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Fort Crook
Neb
Royce
Enumerators Gather for 1930 Census Instructions in Washington
Twenty one men and women chosen to conduct the 1930 census in Washington county gathered at the court house for detailed guidance from John J. Burroughs assistant supervisor of the fifteenth district. He outlined procedures supplies and timing as enumeration begins Wednesday April 2. The group includes Fran ces Meacham Theodore Andrgan Crawfordsville Margaret Davidson Roy L. Seems Warren Mor Kalona Gingerich Stanley Vodicka R C Ferguson Fred T Mayer Anna Griffin W J Gallagher June W Williams Wynnie Weldler Hugh Jones Douglass Davis Humble Miss Frances McCoy Arnold B Jones and Miss Margaret Dutt among others. The list shows enumerators spanning Brighton to Washington townships and city wards.
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Washington County
Court House
John J. Burroughs
Fifteenth
Mr. Borrougns
Merta Mitchell
Keokuk
Mixs
Mitchell
Census Bureau
Brighton
Frances Meacham
Theodore Ander
E.W. Speanard
Hugh Jones
Washington Township
Douglass R. Davis
Teratreaienlee
Cee Water Perion
Ale Humble
Washington
Frances McCoy
Arnold B. Jones
Margaret Dutt
Mrs Minick Dies After Stroke At Home
Mrs. Tobias Minick died this afternoon at 2 55 at her home 520 West Second Street following a stroke last week. Funeral arrangements will be announced as plans are made.
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Tobias Minick
West Second Street
Minick
Monroe County Voting on Road Bonds Today
Voters in Monroe County went to the polls to decide on issuing 160000 in county primary road bonds for hard surfacing of highway 6 through the county. If approved this would raise the total county primary road bonds approved by town counties to about 102000000.
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Albia
Monroe County
Funeral for T. J. Dempsey Held at St James Church
Funeral services for Thomas J. Dempsey were conducted Wednesday morning at St James Church at 10 o clock. Rev. Joseph O Donnell presided with pallbearers including George Breitembach WV A Anderson and J J Me.
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T. J. Dempsey
St. James Church
Thomas J. Dempsey
Joseph O'Donnell
George Breitembach
WV. A. Anderson
J. J. Me
Riot at Missouri prison leaves 75 in hospital
Jefferson City March 27 A violent mutiny in the Missouri State Penitentiary mess hall and prison yard prompted a mass security response. About 150 inmates engaged in clashes with armed guards, with 75 men taken to the hospital for head injuries and bruises. Ringleaders were confined in cells as troops maintained order amid factory mutiny in the adjacent shirt plant. The governor issued an emergency alert to state guards and National Guard units.
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State Penitentiary
Jersferson City
Elim
Jefferson
City
Treupe
Sinilar
Scort
State Guard
Henry
Re elect Corps of City Teachers for Next Year
All Washington public school teachers have been re elected for the year starting next September. Contracts will be offered by Friday with until April 10 to sign if they accept. No school next week, giving teachers time to decide. Supt J H Peets expects nearly all to return. few plan to leave. Names Keene J D Dayton Dr J A Marte and William Ruebsaim listed among instructors.
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Washington Public School
Board of Education
J. H. Peets
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ANCE
France
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