Congress Fails To Agree On Debenture Plan In Conferees Session
Washington May. House and Senate conferrees failed to reach a final decision on the disputed export debenture provision. First meeting adjourned after about an hour as conferees disagreed on the debenture and future conference procedure. House conferees refused to submit the debenture to a test vote. Plan to adjourn June 1 aims to finish immediate business next week. Senate to stay till July 7. House to two months. Tariff bill to pass mid next week. sent to Senate for finance committee review. Ways and Means reportedly reached agreement to remove hides and boots from free list of protective duties.
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Washington
May
House
Senate
Congress
Ways and Means
Cantata Rose Maiden Tonight at Methodist Church
A choir of eighty voices with a ten member orchestra will perform Cowen's Rose Maiden at 8 15 PM at the Methodist church. The translated German tale explores mortality and love with a fairy tale frame, featuring soloists Martha Hedges Johanna Ream Bernice Warris Maree Schuster Biffle Hampshe Donald Steele T L Brookhart WC Hedges and Charles Parker, conducted by Hermann N.
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Cowen
Frederick Cowen
Martha Hedges
Johanna Ream
Bernice Warris
Maree Schuster
Biffle Hampshe
Donald Steele
T. L. Brookhart
WC. Hedges
Charles Parker
Hermann N
Penevieve Dickerson
Robe
Cass County Road Bond Vote Ordered This Week
Cass County expected to vote on a road bond issue of about 1 million dollars with a probable election date around June 6. The county board of supervisors met late yesterday to set the date, while highway officials and Ames guidance raised questions about the ballot validity and funding procedures. Five counties are facing similar bond decisions this week, underscoring a regional push for highway improvements.
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Cass County
Atlantic
County Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Ames
Wilson R oth Get Paving Contract
Wilson & Roth of Washington have been awarded the sub contract for installing concrete pours for the paving on highway No 2 between Washington and the Louisa county line. The firm previously held a similar contract on the west end of No 2 in this county. McCarthy Improvement Company of Davenport remains the general paving contractor. Weather has been favorable and work is progressing on the lines.
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Wilon & Roth
Washington
Washiigton
Louisa Equity Line
McCarthy Improvement Company
Davenport
Leaders Named for U P Church Services and Young People
Members of the Young People of the United Presbyterian church and Christian Endeavor society met to plan June leadership for Sunday school and Christion Endeavor. Leaders for Sunday school and Christain Endeavor were chosen with a devotional council formed, aiming to boost attendance and future plans. A silver offering will cover costs for music and advertising, with expectant attendance from Washington and nearby communities.
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United Presbyterian Church
Christian Meavor Society
Su Hath
Teadhers
Helen Livingston
May Simpson
Jane Tune
Wiliam
Leone
Mary M Conanzhey
David Fulton
Catherine Coulter
Simpson
Peonlell
Imes
Donald Kyle
Mila Nds
Milburn McKay
Clifford Reinert
Lewis Warren
Pollock Walelace
Harry Humble
Mary Han
Owen
Washington
Gang killers kill three in three cities
Chicago reports state a famed racketeer John Hand, ex secretary of a candy thieves group, was murdered in Cicero with a 45 calibre shot to the head and knife wounds. Police link the killing to an enemy Hand had clashed with over unpaid tribute. In Sansone Illinois near Governor Emmersons home a fruit dealer was shot and residents described shots from a hidden machine gun. In Hamilton Ohio a night clerk, George Murphy, was killed by machine gun fire at the Grand Hotel, believed to be retaliation linked to liquor racketeering.
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Chicago
John Hand
Uv Candy Robbers Association
Tim” Murphy
Cicero
Hand
Springruiy
Sansone
Cantello
Mazara
Italy
Manelline Clan
Hamilton
George Murphy
Grand
Murphy
St. Louis
Crawfordsville Masonic Lodge Near 75 Years Old
The Crawfordsville Janes Lodge No. 192 AF and AM plans a program to mark nearly 75 years since its founding. Founded June 8, 1854, with earlier meetings, the lodge will feature historical sketches by Dr. M. J. Lease, refreshments, and invites members and visitors from county lodges.
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Crawfordsville Janes
A. F
A. M
Theodge
M. J. Lease
Crawfordsville Lode No. 4
Seats for Class Play Going Fast
Seats are selling quickly for the senior class play to be staged at the high school Thursday and Friday evenings. Tickets cost 35 cents. Cast will wear period dress from 1769 era with sunken garden scenes and plentiful lovers. Superintendent Peet praised the rehearsal as perhaps the best costume rehearsal yet, and the school has spent more on this production than any previous Washington high school show.
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Phillips and Hebner
Hannah
Sunken Garden
J. H. Peet
Woman Sues G Tunney Over Breach Of Promise
Stamford, Conn May 21 The old colonial home Tunney intended to use was hired by a deputy sheriff in a $500000 breach of promise suit filed by Mrs Katharine New York a Greenwich divorcee now tied to Mary Josephine Lauder. The case centers on alleged betrayal and an intended marriage to a former society bride.
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Stamford
Conn
Tunney
Mary Hine Lauder
Greenwich
Agal
Kathi
New York
Fort Worth
Texas
Mary Josephine Lauder
Sewer Schedule On File For City Plant Assessment
At a special city council meeting yesterday the sewer disposal plant project was discussed with the proposed tax assessments. The schedule and plant details will be published this week, with the city clerk tentatively approving the plan. Interested Peters may inspect the schedule and file written objections within twenty days. A review meeting will follow the period, leading to the final levy. The assessment is set at 11 dollars per lot, revised from the earlier estimate of 1 dollar.
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Ety
Sted Peters
Proposed Change in Route 161 Protested by Riverside Area
Residents of Riverside and nearby communities oppose the proposed alteration of state highway 161 in Washington county. A survey shows a new route from Haskins toward the county line, bypassing Riverside and passing east of it, with hearings set for Ames. Opponents argue the plan benefits only tourists and ignores promises made by the county board two years ago.
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Ington
State Highway Commission
Ponte Pennary
Yemovin Riverside
Straighorth
Haskins
Riside
Mat Ames
Highway of
Washington County
Riverside
County Board of Supervisors
T Ae
Ina
Ake
Watherington
Fight Against Higher Rates By Railroads
Washington dispatch reports Western independents rally to resist new railroad valuation rules after the Supreme Court O'Fallon decision. Senators Brookhart Morrill and Norris push legislation to tighten control of rate setting for power, telephone, and telegraph utilities, amid secrecy concerns over Lenroot nomination votes and farm tariff debates.
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Washington
Senator Dhl
Roth
Algle
Wie Radio
Telephone
Wat Telegraph Companies
Cour
Therby
Nator
George W. Morr
Nebaska
Senate
Irvim L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
United States Court of Customs
Jenroo
Sounse
J. Mehr
Ramseyer Hatcheries Sweep at Ames Chick Show
Ramseyer Hatcheries of Ames earned top honors at the Town State Chick and Bee Show, placing Ramseyer chicks in the front ranks of midwest exhibitors. They entered multiple breeds and captured seven firsts, three seconds, and one third, plus the sweepstakes for the second year in a row with a silver plaque.
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Ramseyer Hatcheries, Inc
Ames
Middle West
Iowa
Gilmore City Bank Bandit Sentenced to Life
Harold Rail, 26, of Livermore, pleaded guilty in district court to participating in a Gilmore City bank robbery. He confessed to the crime, naming two confederates and providing information expected to aid their arrest, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Fort Madison state penitentiary.
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Pocahontas
Harold Rail
Livermore
Gilmore
Fort Madison
More City Bank
Cleveland hospital blast survivor evades deadly explosion
Dr Walter D Gilkey, grandson of Mrs R T Metall, escaped death when a hospital blast in Cleveland injured 126 and killed several of his colleagues. Not in the building at the time, he stayed with patients afterward helping Doctors Phillips and others, while many friends among staff perished. He faced the disaster nearby from his Belton Square hotel room as rescue work continued.
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Walter D. Gilkey
R. T. Metall
Cleveland
Ives
Mercer
Regory
Isaster
Gilkey Hay
Belton — Square
Gilkey
Phillips
Estnte
Town to Paint Name for Aviators in Cleanest City
Harrison Dodder will supply paint and labor to display the town name six to ten feet high on the west wing of the high door building with a north arrow. The Wickersham foundation and Postmaster Harry McCall coordinated the project through the Rory club. Dr Atsman Way chaired the committee and reported all arrangements are made.
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Washington
Towars
Harrison Dodder
Wickersham Foundation For the Promotion of Aviation
Harry McCall
Rory Elub
Atsman Way
Inquiry Board to pick majority as Hoover aids probe
Washington May 21 Aag table for its crucial examination before a preponderantly law enforcement commission Hoover appoints to conduct the long promised enforcement inquiry. The exhaustive inquiry will explore every phase of lawlessness with a view to remedial action by federal and state governments. The report is expected by wets and drys to decide whether Prohibition continues under the Volstead act and Jones law or a modified temperance system. The members, chosen by President Hoover, profess temperance by law while open to Volstead reform. Leading figures include George W. Wickersham Newton D. Baker Frank J. Loesch Roscoe Pound and William J. Grubb.
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Washington
Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Ong
Commissions
R ‘Ollow
George W. Wickersham
New York
Taft
Ame Bar Association
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Wilson
National Time Commission
Frank J. Loesch
Chicago
The
Crime Commission of Chicago
Roscoe Pound
Harvard Aw School
Association’ of Amsey Schools
William J. Grubb
United States
Deferred Action On Light Plant Vote In City Hall Hearing
The city council of Washon deferred the light plant vote after a three hour hearing at city hall. Representatives of the Iowa Southern Utilities Co argued for a cautious approach before acting on the franchise, citing the need for thorough inquiry. Company officials including Bulmahn and McRechie spoke, while Municipal Utilities Compact Attorney ToSroothart argued for the municipal side and three council members toured the plant.
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Washon
Lowa
Southern
Attor W. Livingston
George Mc Rechie
Doh. J. Corey
T. TosRroothart
Counett
Mveting
Mmettsbore
Town
Cmpany
Mr. Corey
Tha [Counet
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