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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1929

Page

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Senate Will Vote On Tariff Bill Monday

Road bond issues totaling 191000 were approved in Dallas and Fremont counties as bonds totaling 5765? were added this year. The Iowa counties approved a mix of bonds and paving projects, with several counties voting yes and others defeated, as part of a broad push to fund highway construction and paving under state and county contracts.

Senate Dallas Fremont County Frauc Reg Woodward de Soto van Motor I Center Egainet Waite Town Aralngt House Sidney Hamburg Aenes Ship Anda Dallas County Polk Adel Perrsi Nanny Aeroan Cowty Ames Supreme Court State Highway Commission Marshnty Polk County Marshall County United States Parkersburg Butler Pocatur County Corydon Wayne County Marengo Town County Dublaney Emmet Frevont Jake Johnson Counties Iray Y Iso Boone County

American Missionary Held for Ransom in China

In Kweichow province a U S missionary of the American Christian Missionary Alliance was reported held for ransom. The telegram notes the incident as confirmed by the American legation in Peking. Scott Jarrard began work at the shop this morning.

Peping China Legation Harry Schwenderer American Christian Missionary Alliance Kweichow Province Alj. Gilpen Scott Jarrard Arber

Fire devastates Mexican town amid overnight blaze

A dispatch from Prensa reports a fierce fire in a Guanajuato town today destroying much of the settlement. The blaze began at two sites while residents slept, burning through the morning and prompting local authorities to respond from nearby Inala.

Hilupa Fuanajuato Prensa Isala Munieviel Inala Wool

Palmer Camp Forms Sons of Veterans Chapter

D. J. Palmer Camp No. 82 of the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War organized in Tallahassee. Dr. J C Rolcs spoke of Civil War experiences. Officers were elected including W E Barber as commander and M Dabmer Camp proposed in honor of late Dag T Palmer. Formation will foster veterans’ activities similar to G A R.

D. J. Palmer Camp Sons OF Veterans Dr. Palmer Sons Ofeterans Matall Kay 1 Giffard Gifford Vievers W. Auxiliary Seal Worl c Pres J.C. Rolce Sone Miss Bratten Giffle Walter Rover Alien W. F. Barber Harry Crone Or Me Eller Nex Mary Ding Wiest Hesse Conger Charles Conningham Epestary SR. Sands Harlot Kennedy F Brown Camp Connett Harley Kennedy Walter Leet Chantain Tohn F. Long Enide J W. Allen Guy Proves Enard Col Palmer Barher M. Dabmer Dag T Palmer G. A. R. Jas G. A

Possibility of Agreement Seen at Paris

Paris reports indicate a new reparations conference report will be drafted with British and French delegates. The Owen Young plan’s acceptance hovered as discussions advanced among France England Italy and other powers amid reservations and debates.

Paris Jalmar Sehaeht Ehrman Josiah Stamp Owen D. Young France England Eterim Maly Tihat Ile Morcot Tetewation Plin Wiston Cuirehill

Smoking barred before marriage at Glacier National Park

The Indian girl on a Glacier National Park reservation may not smoke until she is married. She follows custom by waiting for her husband to pass the pipe around the circle before her first tobacco. After marriage she may choose to switch from pipe to cigarette, though most favor cigarettes while still honoring the old tribal practice.

Tlacier Park Mont Glacier National Park Reservation Mi Nower Herusband

Free Swimming Period for Girls at YWCA Classes

The YWCA offers a four day free swimming period for girls and women age ten and up without privilege memberships. Plumley will lead with helpers. suits are provided but limited. Schedule: Tuesday 10 to 12 and 4 to 5. Thursday 4 to 5. Friday 10 to 12 and 4 to 5 and 8 to 9. Saturday 2 to 4.

Ars Plumley Ham

Earthquakes Rack Khorassan District in Persia

Reports from Teheran describe ongoing quakes in the Shora district of Khorassan Persia. Hundreds of villages destroyed and many lives lost as relief efforts by a Russian Red Cross expedition arrive. A fissure ten miles long and one mile wide is noted with thousands of tents sent to refugees.

Teheran Persia Shora Tost Red Cross Khorasan

Washington Club To Meet Tuesday

The Better Washington club meeting was postponed from yesterday to Tuesday evening May 14 at City Hall. A.W. Yard announced the change to allow greater attendance. Officers for the new year will be elected and Washington boosters are urged to attend.

Washington A.W. Yard Sesson JW. Enslin

Irish Parliament Suspends De Valera in Dublin

Dublin May 10. Irish nationalist De Valera suspended from the. The suspension follows his alleged failure to withdraw an unfair demand and the team confusion in session.

DE Valera Dublin

U S Tennis Star Presented At Court In London

Queen Mary hosted an event at Buckingham Palace while American tennis star Helen Wills attended informal court on the Mall. Wills impressed the crowd describing the scene as wonderful and colorful, with a small guard clearing the way for her limousine.

London Queen Mary of England Buckingham Palace Helen Wis Californie Mall Wills Hany Mrss Wills

Williams Funeral at Cotter Saturday

William W. Williams aged 72 died Wednesday afternoon at his daughter's home in Minneapolis after a several day illness. The body will be returned to Cotter for funeral services Saturday at 2 PM at the Cotter Presbyterian Church with the pastor officiating.

Columbus Junction William W. Williams Columbus City Edwin Owen Minneapolis Cotter Cotter Presbyterian Church

Powder mill blast kills three in West Hanover

An explosion at a powder mill in West Hanover Mass killed three men and injured several others. Authorities attribute the blast to a static spark at the New England Works plant.

West Hanover Mass N. Works Company

Chlorine gas clouds force evacuations near Solvay plant

Residents of two suburbs fled as a tank containing several feet of chlorine exploded at the Solvay plant near Solvay Onondaga lake. Workers in Solvay plants rushed from fumes while rescue crews wearing masks aided evacuees. The greenish cloud spread over the countryside prompting warnings and mass relocation to high ground.

Racuse Soldq Liverpool Solvay Pro Suburis Solvay Ehoki Emerney Onondaga Lake Hivernoor

Morrow-Pencer Morrow Wedding Date Change Reported

New York May 19 The Daily News reports Col. Kahlbergh and Miss Apollo Morrow set to wed June 15 at the Morrow residence in Nod. A friend of the Morrow family says the date was changed after a scheduling conflict with Dwight W. Morrow, the bride’s father, could not attend.

New York W York Daily News Col Kar Idbergh Miss Aipencer Morrow Morrow Yslewood Morrow Daily News Dwight W. Morrow Miss Morrow

Golf Dinner Postponed to Monday Evening

Announcement notes a postponed golf dinner at the tournament, to be served Monday evening. Mrs. Jessie Hess of Des Moines dined with her grandmother Mrs. Nettie Rain Phuraday and visited Mr. and Mrs. A M Anderson, close friends of the Hess family.

Toight Jessie Hess Dex Moines Nettie Rain

Bidwell Recital Delights Cedar Rapids Audience

Organist Marshall Bidwell of Coes Hege Cedar Rapids and First Presbyterian Church gave a well received memorial week recital at the Methodist church. The entire program was performed from memory and drew praise for musicianship and range. Portents of future visits were noted as Washington listeners admired his artistry and the Cedar Rapids pipe organ.

Marshall Bidwell Coes Hege Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Jorian

Gasoline Distributors Warned On Tax Bond Compliance

In Des Moines on May 10, about one third of gasoline distributors in the state were warned by the state for violations of a law requiring bonds or satisfactory financial statements to insure gasoline tax payments. 200 more were told to comply immediately or risk license revocation.

Des Moines Lowatod Ra Johnson Ling

Funeral services planned for Mrs. Rob Crate in this city

The body of Mrs. Rob Crate, died May 6 in Denver Colorado, will be brought here by her sister Lillian to be laid to rest at the L A Jones funeral home possibly Sunday. Born 1898 Grace Stiles she was daughter of W A Stiles an early resident. She ran a millinery shop here before moving to Holdrege Nebraska and later to Denver for her health. She leaves a husband four sisters Ida Stumps Barnes City Minnie Dihel Chicago Ola Wallace San Francisco and Albert Mot.

Rob Crate Denver Colo Acca Lillian L. A. Jones Funeral Home Craig Grace Stiles W. A. Stiles Wich Holdredee Nebraska Craig Leavli Ida Stumps Barnes City Minnie Dihel Chicago Ola Wallace San Francisco Albert Mot

Repairs Begin on Louisa County Levees Near Wapello

May 10 report from Columbus Junction notes work starting this week to fix breaks in the Louisa county levees along the waterway near Wapello. Wapello Construction Company of Wapello awarded the job. agreement includes supplying 26 720 cab vardee of material at 3 4 cents per eu hydra utic methods used.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Wapelle Wapello Construction Company of Jcontract the Rock United Iegard

Measure to Pass Farm Bill Faces Senate Split

Senate votes 66 to 11 against Copeland amendment to limit fruits and vegetables in the bill amid party splits. Administration opposition remains over disputed duties while Midwestern debtors pledge support, with a late Monday vote expected after complex maneuvering.

Washington Nay Sen Senate Pitt Pittes

Betty's Last Bet draws laughs at Junior College play

A Junior College cast presented Betty's Last Bet to a lively audience. Anna Marie Anderson as Betty and George Zeck as Tack Van Loon led a strong ensemble including Vertie Kennird, Snettle Reister, and Mary Finke. The production, directed by Miss Margaret Firth, benefited from a large Nazi shoot orchestra and engaging stage work, with students from county high schools among the attendees.

Junio College Tonue Anna Marie Anderson Betty George Zeck Tack van Loon Betts Vertle Kennird Snettle Reister Mary Finke Ray Simpson Westphal Henry Little Martha Hendrickson Hannah Ragar Daline W. PB. Blekle Ean Greece Milburn WT Kay Miss Births Margaret Firth Miss Birth

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