Senate approves budget bill and adjourns in April
The senate passed the budget measure by 40 to 8, increasing annual expenditures by 958 098 79 over the governor’s plan and moved toward an April 12 adjournment. A separate resolution by Stoddard called for a campaign expense investigation, but debate over amendments and calls to quash the measure stalled.
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Senate
Goveror
Des Moines
Elections Committee
Jomson
N. N. Hanson
Hanson
Hanson Retus
Friends of
Representatives
Farm Relief Program Gains Momentum Amid Dead Equalization Plan
Farm organizations back a smooth rollout of relief efforts while agreeing the equalization fee concept is dead. Congress debates a Hoover bill as industry leaders resist funding requests, with Hyde poised to outline administration positions after vacations.
Missouri River flood danger fades as water falls
Early reports say a huge lee jam that blocked the Missouri River in North Dakota began breaking up as warm sun aided the river. Weather head W Roberts said crest dropped from 18.5 to 15.3 feet in 24 hours and still below flood stage. Bombing and dynamite plans to clear the gorge near Huffles would pause if the decline continues.
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B. C
North Dakota
Missouri River
Huffles
Here
W Roberts
Weather Bureau
Man detonates dynamite killing himself and two children
Charles Setter, 38, lighted seven sticks of dynamite under a chair at his Mt Angel home and sat with his two daughters Gladys 6 and Charline 4 as the blast occurred. His wife had recently left for relatives after a quarrel, investigators believe.
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MT. Angel
Dre. Maren
Charles Setter
Setter
Gladys
Charline
Setier
Five Chicago Stations Broadcast Loughran Walker Fight
Five Chicago stations will carry the Loughran Walker bout tonight along with the National Broadcasting Co. chain. The lineup includes WMA, WGN, WLS, KYW, and WO.
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Chicago
Loughran-Walker
Broadc Ing Co
WMA
WGN
WLS
KYW
New Northwest Savings Bank Nears Opening at Mason City
In Mason City Iowa the Northwest Savings bank expected to open next week after articles of incorporation are filed by the Secretary of State. Vice president C I Wilkinson announced the new bank will occupy the former Security Savings building and will be the second bank in the city.
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Mason City
Northwest Savings Bank
C. Wilkinson
Security Savings Bank
Pavers Ready as Country Club Starts Season Grading
McCarthy company of Davenport sets paving HQ at Ainsworth this week with initial grading at Tobin corner two miles west. Route 1 No.2 to be realigned near Washington to remove a jog, and a similar cut-off planned east of Washington. Paving to follow grading, No.2 from Washington to Louisa county line. Bridges at Crooked Creek and Smith ycreek nearing completion. Country club greens rolled and in top shape with plans for an active social season including semi monthly dinners starting in May.
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Ainsworth
McCarthy Company
Davenport
Amorrow
Tobin Corner
Washington
No. 11
Louisa County
W West 10
Crooked Creek
Smith Ycreek
Wellman
Country Club
Stimson to Take Kellogg Place Today
Secretary of State Frank B Kellogg relinquishes office to Henry L Stimson. Taft administers the oath at 5 p.m. Stimson to begin duties when the department opens tomorrow Kellogg sails to Europe for a vacation and will resume law practice in St Paul Stimson left the Philippines governorship to join the cabinet.
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Washin
Frank B. Kellogg
Henry L. Stimson
State Department
Justice Taft
Stimson
Kellogg
New York
St. Paul
Philippines
Washington
Graf Zeppelin Returns to Germany After Palestine Flight
The Graf Zeppelin ended its 5000 mile trip to Palestine and landed at 9 45 a m in Friedrichshafen. Dr Hugo Eckener piloted the airship on its round trip from Friedrichshafen with a crew and passengers including forty people. The route took it through France the Mediterranean Rome Naples Jerusalem and Athens before returning via Vienna and Munich.
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Frederickshaven
Palestine
Freidrichshafen
Hugo Eckener
Anerica
France
Mediterranean
Rome
Naples
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Athens
Vienna
Munich
Milburn McKay to Judge District Music Contest
Milburn McKay of the Wilton high school was selected as a judge for the district music contest at Fairfield Saturday. He will be one of three to award in band and orchestra competition. Five class A schools enter, including Keokuk, Ft. Madison, Ottumwa, Paoli, and Burlington. Other organizations entered will be in classes B and C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn McKay
Wton High School
Fairfield
Keo Kuk
Ft. Madison
Ottumwa
Pafield
Burlington
DeMoley Basketball Team Heads to Grinnell Tournament
George Freshwaters leads six Atmos chapter members of DeMoley on a morning auto trip to Grinnell for the annual state DeMoley basketball tourney with thirty teams entered. The squad includes Gail Fisher Jarod Ahrens Ortal Kort Howard Benn Henry Little Daryl Thomas. Washington scheduled to play Belle Plaine at four this afternoon.
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George Freshwaters
Atmos
DeMoley
Grinnell
Washington
Gail Fisher
Jarod Ahrens
Ortal Kort
Howard Benn
Henry Little
Daryl ‘Thomas
Iowa City
Merrite McDaniel
Dunism ‘Morrizon
Belle Plaine
FM. Rite Toy
Buick
Easter Music With Church Choirs Across Washington
Church choirs in Washington prepare special Easter music with varied cantatas and solos. The Baptist and St James groups will present major works, including The Resurrection and the Life by Ira B. Wilson, and Seven Last Words of Christ. A union service is planned Friday evening at 7:30 in the Methodist church.
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Washington
Jo. Mander
Christ
Dubois
O'Slock
Ira B. Wilson
Baptist
Frank R. Sage
St. James Choir
F. We Eastwood
D.C. Fulton
Methodist Church
Boys Conference Set for April 26 at Local Church
Washington county announces a boys conference to be held April 20 and 26 with Rev. D Chalmers Fulton and D J W Bowers as speakers. Fulton discusses Motivated Living and Christ like vigor in the morning and afternoon, W Bowers delivers the banquet address on Useful Living. Programs include devotions, lunch at the YMCA, contests, a pool splash, and a 6 15 banquet. Each delegation will bring an adult leader. all county high schools are expected to attend. A Klein Clothing plaque will honor the largest delegation from the greatest distance.
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Washington County Order
Hove
D. Chalmers Fulton
J W. W. Bowers
Fulton
List
Liv¢ng
Christ
Vigoron
Dr. Howers
Devons
A. A. Vinx
M.C
Methodist Church
Delersteneneteeersrems
Adut
Klein Klothing Kompany
Bors
D. J. Ross
Ralph Shannon
J. H. Peet
3. N. Bar Felay
J. W. Soule
Boys’ Work
Victor Mastin
Don Sherman
Y. M
Richard McCleery
A. W
Five Best Features on the Radio Friday
A 1929 United Press item lists radio features across networks CBS WHAM NBC and WEAF with schedule notes. Excerpts include Bach St Matthew Passion Wagner Parsifal and Mendelssohn St Paul performed by festival choirs and soloists at Atlantic City and other stations.
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WHAM
NBC
Bach
WPG
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Festival Chorus
Mendelssohn
Wagner
Ant Chor
Putnam Invents Computing Chart for Ton Commodities
Putnam & Sons Manufacturing debuts a five row chart to instantly compute weight price and total for ton commodities from 10 pounds to 6 tons. Demonstrations in Ottumwa Muscatine Keota and local yards show quick accurate charges with price ranges from 1 to 25 per ton.
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Putnam & Sons Manufacturing Company
Putnam
Batyfield
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Keota
Washington
City wins directed verdict in Ruell & Co case
In district court Judge D W Harrison sustains a late motion for a directed verdict in favor of the city in the case of W E Ruell & Co against Washington The ruling follows a prior legal point about payment for contract work versus labor performed The jury was not yet underway and trials were set to resume Friday with the court opening in the morning.
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District Court
D. W. Harrison
W. E Ruell & Co
Washington
SW. Livingston
Solietto C. Wilson
Buell
City i
Hamilton
Mexican Rebels Retreat Across Two Fronts in Report
Federal cavalry defeats rebels and occupies Escalon as reports detail two retreat fronts. Official district high school music contest programs arrive, outlining a schedule with girls and boys performances across Friday and Saturday events at Fairfield High School.
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Escalon
Farfield
Washington
Frida Enor
Alee
Biklen Store to Undergo Major Redesign and Expansion
Biklen store will undergo a comprehensive reorganization under HL Bieklen and manager Russell Jen. Plans call for a complete front redesign with dual entrances, new counters, lighting, and fixtures. The store will remain open and independently owned, costing between 8000 and 10080 dollars, aligning with Hen Franklin chain standards.
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Bieklen
Russell Jen
Riklen
Tte
Franklin
Fratores
Ant Fehen
Willalon
Heavens Brilliant at Night Prompts Sky Watching
Mrs. J. W. Scott urged readers to view the western sky around 8:25 or 9:00 PM, noting the planets are unusually brilliant this winter. She advised that no expert knowledge is needed to enjoy the current spectacle as the heavens reveal a rare beauty this month.
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J. W. Scott
Religion drives youths to flee in wave of distress
Scattered fragments describe youths leaving homes amid religious pressure. Officials note rising cases of family strain and fear of coercive beliefs. Local counselors urge dialogue and nonviolent support to prevent further departures.
Rebels retreat on fronts as Mexican government forces advance
Washington reports indicate rebels are pulling back on both fronts in Mexico. In Sinaloa the Mazatlan attack failed with rebels withdrawing toward Catinean, while northern fronts show Federals under Gen B. M. Strato occupying Escalon after a brief clash. Calles seeks cavalry gear to press Cristeros, vows to finish rebels and religious fanatics. Durango governor Benito says northern Durango is under federal control and mobilizes agrarian troops against rebels and Knights of Columbus. Shoppers P F Huston and wife noted in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
Morrow
Sinaloa
Mazatlan
Catinean
Central Front
Mey
Ated Jimines
Escato
Jiinea
Carding
Piutarco Catte
Juan Almampedatles
Diewton Sila
Jiminee
Ivarez
Mesteo
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Obar
Simines
Sabe
Chika
Mexico City
Plutarco Bilas Calles
War Department
Guanajuato
Jalisco
Presidencia
Chihuains
Calles
Tors
Jiminez
Jaime Carrllo
Quelite
Carillo
Cates
Cay
Saturnino Cedio
Cristeros
Jaral Grande
Almayan
Cavaler
Eulalio Orth
Jimbee
Ina
Ortiz
Esco
Lazaro Cardona
Rio Fuerte
Alberto Tortiones Benitos
Durango
Benitos Bar “Ie
Knights of Columbus
Duran
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Arthur H. Hyde
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Paul M. Warburg
Ford
John D. Rockefeller
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Moor
Charles M. Schwab
Missouri
NEW Bank
Ansgolp
Germany
Glenn Porter
Daugher
Grace
Vehering
Foregn School Bays
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CBS Network
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Vanions
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Tts
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Wyman
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