Bishop Cannon Faces New Charges at Southern Methodist Conference
Dallas May 6 Bishop James Cannon Jr of Virginia faced potential charges at the Methodist Episcopal Church South quadrennial conference opening tomorrow over his 1928 presidential campaign activities. Bishop W N Ainsworth said charges would be reviewed by the Episcopacy committee if filed. Cannon declined comment citing forthcoming senate testimony on alleged $65 000 contributions for anti Smith campaigns.
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Dallas
Texas
James Cannon, Jr
Virginia
Methodis Episcopal Church
South
W. N. Ainsworth
Lincol
Ainsworth
Cannon
EK. C. Jameson
Senate Lobby Committee
Washington
Jameson
Senate
Washington’s New Street Flusher Enters Service
Washington’s new street flusher went into service this morning under street commissioner G. W. Wallace. It matches the worn out unit in capacity but delivers higher pressure and includes a sprinkler attachment for improved efficiency.
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Washington
G. W. Wallace
Funeral of R. S. Hall Held Today in Ainsworth
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Richard S. Hall who died yesterday near Ainsworth. The ceremony was led by Rev. J. H. Krenmyre and burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery. Hall, a Civil War veteran from the Ohio cavalry, was born April 10, 1845 in McConnellsville Ohio and married Amelia Tenney in 1868. she died a week earlier. Surviving are an adopted daughter Mrs. Margaret Strain of Rogers Arkansas and a brother, Chester Hall of Topeka Kansas.
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Ainsworth
Richard & Hall
J. H. Krenmyre
Hall
Ohio Cavalry
Oregon Township
Richard S. Hall
McConnellsville
Marian County
Ohio
William
Elizabeth Hall
Amelia Tenney
Margaret Strain
Rogers, Arkansa
Chester Hall
Topeka
Kansas
Rural Carriers Meet in Riverside with Multiple Towns Represented
Washington county rural letter carrier association opened its year with a gathering at the Odd Fellows hall in Riverside on May 3. Representatives came from Riverside Washington Ainsworth Brighton and Crawfordsville. The ladies auxiliary held a meeting and refreshments were provided by the Riverside post office staff. The next meeting is set for June 7 in Washington. Prody A. Borkoski secretary.
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Brighton
Washington County Rural Letter Carrier Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Riverside
Washington
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Riverside Post Office
Prody A. Borkoski
Hammill Proclaims May 11 1930 as Mothers Day in Iowa
Governor John Hammill issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 11 as Mothers Day. The statement praises mothers for their role in home life and the upbringing of youth, urging a day to reverence motherhood and childhood.
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Hammill
Des Moines
John Hammill
Opp
YWCA Community Auction Plans For May Sale
The YWCA hosts a community auction on Saturday May 10 in the Cunningham room east side square to raise funds for a lavatory on the second floor of the Y building. Frank Macon will direct a large sale with furniture, household goods and dishes promised. Goods must be marked. unmarked items become YWCA property with proceeds to the organization.
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Frank Macon
Washington
Iy. W
Washington council approves park band concert contract
At a city council meeting Washington officials approved a yearly contract with the Washington band for Saturday Central Park concerts this summer with possible midweek programs in July and August. An extra concert is planned this week for National Music Week with Fortnightly club cooperation. Lighting plans for residence areas were postponed to a later date.
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Washington
Washington Band
Central Park
City Hall
John W. Apple Rate
Burma Earthquake Causes Heavy Loss of Life and Damage
Reports from Rangoon and Pegu indicate large death tolls and extensive destruction after a severe earthquake. Rangoon records 59 killed and 204 injured with many buildings damaged including the Shweagon Pagoda. unconfirmed estimates from Pegu reach into the thousands. The disaster halted business as independence processions added to the confusion. Consul reports 100 killed in Rangoon and observers note a quake matching the 1923 Japanese disaster.
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Pegu
Rangoon
Washington
U.P
George Fkgearing
State Department
Burma
Venue Change for Noecker Hearing
A change of venue from Justice of the Peace W E Barber shifted the assault case of Charles Noecker against Leonard Johnson to Brighton. The case was transferred to J P J B Dey and set to be heard by Squire Dey this afternoon. Attorney T A Michel for Noecker made the request.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
W. E. Barber
Charles Noecker
Leonard Johnson
Brighton
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Dey
Squire Dey
T. A. Michel
Noecker
Scramble Over Memorial Day Plans in Des Moines
Dispute between Des Moines military groups over supervision of Memorial Day exercises intensified as protests were filed against appointing Roy Bennett of the Sons of Veterans. Service men had agreed control should rest with the G. A. R. then the Spanish war veterans and finally the American Legion, but last night a resolution protesting the appointment was approved.
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Des Moines
Roy Bennett
Sons of Veterans Organization
American Legion
Knights of Pythias Entertain 37 Visitors
Orion lodge of Knights of Pythias hosted seven visitors from lodges in Iowa City Winfield Keota Wellman and West Chester. A second rank was conferred on two candidates and lunch prepared by the Pythian Sisters followed. Music by a West Chester K P orchestra accompanied talks by visiting brothers Jerry L Plum and A L Kloos. Washington members praised the Sisters for lunch and music.
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Orion Lodge
K. of P
Iowa City
Winfield
Keota
Wellman
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
K. P
Jerry L. Plum
Towa City
A. L. Kloos
Supreme Court ruling prompts limited home brewing policy note
Treasury officials signaled no broad crackdown on home brewing after a Supreme Court ruling allowing seizure of brewing paraphernalia. Prohibition Commissioner Doran said authorities will target manufacturers of brewing equipment and sellers of malt products, not invade homes on a large scale. The treasury has faced court hurdles when cases centered only on equipment for making liquor.
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Washington
Treasury
Supreme Court
Prohibition
Doran
Wesleyan Music Students Present Varied Concert Program
A varied program by Wesleyan College students was offered at the Methodist church as part of Observance Week. Students performed piano and organ pieces, violin numbers, vocal selections, and readings under the Fortnightly club sponsorship. The high school program follows in the auditorium at 8 15 p m with a diverse slate including overtures, songs, glee club selections, and solos by named performers.
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Methodist Church
Washington
Ioa Wesleyan College
Henry Shields
Town Wesleyan
Ruth Dennis
Lydia Dyall
Rollin Pooler
Hazel Yiammerman
Marjorie Huston
Dorothy Kean
Geraldine Pritchard
LeNora Oppendahl
Marjorie Heth Black
Stony Point Mareh
Laurendeau
Fountain of Youth
Sixty eight boys join free YMCA swimming class
Seventy two boys enrolled yesterday for the free swimming classes at the Y M C A pool open to boys over nine who cannot swim. Any boy who did not join yesterday may enroll at four o clock tomorrow afternoon.
Riots in Calcutta Mark Gandhi Arrest Protests
Nationalist mobs clash with police in Calcutta after Gandhi arrest. Police fire to scatter rioters injuring several and blocking Howrah station area with barricades and armored cars as “danger zones” are set across the city.
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Calcutta
India
U.P
Mahatma M. K. Gandhi
Howrah
Howrah Bridge
Clair Flynn Confirmed Riverside Candidate for Supervisor
The Journal clarifies that Clair B. Flynn of Riverside is the June primary candidate for supervisor, correcting an earlier reference to Claude Flynn. Claude Flynn denies any candidacy while Clair Flynn asserts he is in the running.
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C. B. Flynn
Riverside
Clair B. Flynn
Claude B
Claude Flynn
Clair Flynn
Earl Dusenbery Hurt in Fall from Ladder
Earl Dusenbery 1023 West 6th street Davenport fell from a thirty foot ladder while painting near the house eaves. His left foot and ankle bones are crushed and both leg bones broken, with other injuries. He was taken to Mercy hospital and may stay about a month. Dusenberry formerly lived here.
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Earl Dusenberry
West 6Th Street
Davenport
Mr. Dusenberry
Escaped Prisoner Still At Large In Sigourney
Russell Miller, 21, who escaped from Keokuk county jail Saturday after locking Sheriff Homer A. Beasley in a cell, remained at large today. The sheriff was forced to flee when Miller locked the door and pocketed the key, with workmen later removing hinges when the lock could not be broken.
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Sigourney, In
Russell Miller
Keokuk County
Homer A. Beasley
Miller
Beasley
Humeston Votes For Sunday Movies
Humeston voters approve Sunday moving picture shows by 248 to 101 in a city election. The results reflect local support for Sunday exhibitions in Humeston Iowa.
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Humeston
Roasted After All Writes of Ard Bolled Behavior
A correspondent quips about harsher fates than being ard bolled, noting halfbaked ideas as a milder flaw in a humorous aside. The playful aside reflects on stubborn habits and blunders in discourse with a light tone.
Initial Air Piracy Case Probed in St. Louis Court
Federal prosecutors in St. Louis began the first air piracy case against George W. Fellows a former private detective and washing machine salesman. He is charged with operating an unlicensed radio station and broadcasting others' programs without consent. Potential penalties include up to five years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine. The prosecution is aided by officials from the federal radio commission and the district attorney's office.
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ST. Louis
George W. Fellows
Fellows
Shenandoah and Boone Chambers Break With National Chamber Over Farm Board
Shenandoah chamber and other local groups resign from the national chamber in protest of opposition to the federal farm board. Boone chamber adopts a resolution condemning the national body and seeks repudiation to reassure Iowa farmers.
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Shenandoah, Ta
U.P
Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce
National Chamber of Commerce
Federal Farm Board
S&kenandoah
Gondon
National Organization
Cooperative Organization
Boone
Boone Chamber of Ecommerce
W. C. Criswell
Iowa Farmers Grain Dealers Association
Iowa Chamber of Commerce
Criswell
Iowa
Academic Exams Underway at Washington High
Washington high school students take the annual academic examinations issued by the state university. Top scorers advance to the district academic contest to be held here a week from today, facing contestants from numerous southeastern Iowa high schools.
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Washington High School
Washington
Southeastern Iowa
Readings by Miss R. Pettiford at A. M. E. Church
Miss Ruby Pettiford gave a program of dramatic readings at the A. M. E. church last evening. A decorating committee brightened the church, enhancing her performance with grace. Readings included What William Did and Rosalind Iur render, with spirituals such as I Know the Lord and O Lord Hear Me Pray. The program stayed lively and grateful members praised Miss Pettiford.
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Ruby Pettiford
A. M. E. Church
Parker Nomination Faces Patronage Bribe Allegations
Senate hearings intensify over charges of patronage bribes linked to John J. Parker’s supreme court nomination. Senator Ashurst accuses a fellow Democrat Senator Dill of Washington of being offered a patronage bribe to secure Parker’s confirmation, as floor leaders discuss timing and possible investigations.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Ashurst Democrat
Arizona
Dill
John J. Parker
Supreme Court
Parker
North Caroline
Eupreme Court
United Press
Watson
Permi
Borah
Idaho
Abecou
Ashurst
Walker
Fess
Washington Junior College Dramatic Contest at Iowa City
Five Washington junior college students will compete Friday in a state university sponsored one act play contest in Iowa City. The Monkey's Paw features Priscilla Morrison Lawrence McKune Gale Fisher David Elder and George Zeck with Maude N. Williams as coach and director. A trophy will be awarded to the best presenting institution per Dean Harland Mead. Other Iowa junior colleges are expected to participate.
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Washington Junior College
Iowa City
The
State University
Washington Collegians
Priscilla Morrison
Lawrence McKune
Gale Fisher
David Elder
George Zeck
Maude N. Williams
Harland Mead
Junior College
Iowa
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