Hoover Ties Primary Campaign to Loyal Support
In Iowa race, President Hoover, the Washington Bureau of the Federation of Labor, the Eastern Star and Veterans of Foreign Wars anchor campaign appeals. Governor Hammill accuses critics of repudiating Hoover and pledges unqualified devotion while Frank Lund gains momentum with Fed endorsement. Dickinson defends tariff policy and Clarke backs Smith, urging tax law overhaul.
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United Press
Hoover
Washington
Federation of Labor
Eastern Star
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iowa
John Hammill
United States
Frank Lund
National Legislative
Des Moines
George W. Clarke
Smith
Towa
Primary Ballots Prepared for Next Week Election
Miss Ethel Grecian county auditor and her assistants prepare primary election materials for distribution to election boards in precincts. Ballots poll books envelopes instructions and voted ballot envelopes will be delivered by auto to towns and townships on Saturday ahead of Monday polls.
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Ethel Grecian
Audi
War Relics Exhibit in Courthouse Lobby Draws Attention
A collection of captured German war relics was placed in a courthouse lobby case under the direction of Charles M. Denison commander of the Leon Beatty post American Legion. He plans adding a machine gun or two later after it is organized. The exhibit, received from the department, is expected to attract local interest. G. P. Buenot Keota spent yesterday here shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Denison
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Marion Nixon Victim in Bold Train Robbery
Marion Nixon film actress and her husband Edward Hill were robbed aboard a Santa Fe passenger train near Los Angeles. A bandit escaped with jewelry and cash totaling 11 075, taking Nixon’s four and a half carat diamond engagement ring and wedding ring. Ruby Keeler raised the alarm. Frank Lehman of Detroit surrendered 175. The couple, shocked, returned to Beverly Hills after the incident.
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Angeles
Gren
Marion Nixon
Acto Fs
Edward Hillin
Santa Fe
Ruby Keeler
al Jolson
Tammy
Miss Nixon
Chicago
Frank Lehman
Detroit
Beverly Hill
Hillman
Only 50 749 Civil War soldiers left
Washington May 29 The decline in Civil War veterans accelerates as death reduces Union soldiers to about 50 749 from an army once numbering millions. Pension records show only two Union generals remain alive, J Warren Keifer and Adelbert Ames, while widows of 1812 war veterans still draw pensions. Nurses from the Civil War era dwindle to 30 living, each receiving $50 monthly, with projections suggesting the last Civil War survivor may not be gone for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Appomatox
Pension Bureau
Govet
J Warren Kiefer
Springfield
Ohio
Adelbert Ames
Lowell
Mass
Rural School Exhibit Shown in Washington County Windows
Displays from rural schools were set in show windows across Washington. The exhibit features handcraft maps sewing and various samples of what Washington county students learn, to remain on display for the rest of the week.
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Washington County
Washington
Conferees Adopt Hoover Tariff Plan Amid Debate
Washington May 29 President Hoover’s plan to keep flexible tariff revision power was adopted today by the congressional tariff conferees. Democrats led by Senator Harris charged Vice President Curtis aided Hoover and influenced rulings that made the flexible compromise effectively the same as the present law, ending reform proposals.
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Washington
Hoover
Congressional Tariff Conferes
Senate
Curtis
Congressional Confere
Pat Harrise
Missouri
Harrison
Class Initiated by Local Moose Lodge
A large class was initiated Tuesday evening in Loyal Order of Moose Washington Lodge No. 1295. Ottumwa lodge No. 484 officers conferred the work. A strong Ottumwa delegation attended. A feed and smoker followed. Another class is set for June 10. James Davis, U S secretary of labor, is expected at the state Moose convention in Taos June 1 and 2. A school sponsored by the lodge will enroll 67 boys and girls from 18 states and one from Canada.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Washington Lodge No
Ottumwa Lodge No
Ottumwa Lodge
Alvin J. Johnson
Moosehart
Towa
Dave Ta
J. Davis
United States
Secretary of Labor
J. Moosehart
Lodge
Canada
Court Adjourns to Wednesday June 4 in Bechly term
Today at noon Judge Frank Bechly adjourned the district court until Wednesday June 4 to resume the term. This morning evidence was heard in the probate case of the Mary M Manatt estate with objections to the trustee report noted.
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Frank Bechly
Mary 4. Manatt
Riverside notices and births in May country update
Riverside scrolls report visiting relatives and social gatherings in St Paul and nearby towns. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Franbergy, with local guests including Mr and Mrs Joseph Heitzman for a 95th birthday anniversary dinner. Legacy in Wine Long died at 71 leaving 960 bottles to each child.
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Riverside
Bouquet
St. Paul
Stinn
Frank Salladay
Ernest
Ramey Knittel
Joseph Knittel
Moreland
Oklahoma
William Lohberger
Wheeler
Texas
Charles Bouquet
St Paul
Ming
Ates Franbergy
Nome
William Best
Cone
Vernon Heither Nome
Porter Hartman
Richland
Buchek
Mary Heitzman
Joseph ¢ Heitzman
Richard
Joseph
Robert Heltzman
Cedar Rapids Population Rises 1930 Census Figures
Cedar Rapids shows a 1930 population of 56,078 up from 46,268 in 1920 and an 8,810 rise during the decade. Marshalltown's 1930 figure is 17,867, up from 15,731 in 1920. Unemployment in Cedar Rapids totals 1,204 seekers, with Marshalltown at four seekers.
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DES Moinps
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Philbrick Showea
Philbrick
Marshall Town
Philrick
Marshalltown
McKelvie Attacks Norris Record In Nebraska Speech
Nebraska grain board member Samuel McKelvie condemned Senator George Norris as politically dishonest in a speech here on May 29. He accused Norris of using political office to gain advantage and questioned past Nebraska leadership and resignations related to Norris's reelection bid.
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Neb
Muel McKelvie
Federal Farm Board
George W Norris
Nebraska
McKelvie
Meneme
Auto Collision Injures Frank Macon Hart In Arkansas
Frank Macon Hart, a popular auctioneer and columnist for the Journal, was badly injured when his car on Southtowns avenue was struck broadside by a machine driven by M Fish of Stuttgart Arkansas. Hart sustained head and facial injuries, not believed dangerous, and was taken to county hospital. Fish and his passenger were unhurt. The Fish vehicle, a Ford, struck Hart broadside, ejecting him onto the pavement. The crash occurred on a high arterial highway as Hart’s car was proceeding. Fish cited limited visibility and speed as factors. The Fish car suffered minor body damage. authorities were told.
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Frank Macon
Soliton
Columelat
Journal
Southtows
M. Fish
Stuttgart
Ark
Marison Stront Corse
Fish
Fria Vention
Slaseicarebsae
Taaley
Neah
Two Local People in Senior Class at Iowa
Two Washington area youths will graduate from the University of Iowa with B A and M D degrees at the June 2 commencement. William Boice, son of Dr. and Mrs C A Boice, Mary Roberts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts, and Murry McCreedy, son of Mr and Mrs Joe McCreey of Ainsworth, will receive their degrees. Roberts majored in English and studied journalism for a year.
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Washington
University of Iowa
William Boice
C. A. Boice
Mary Roberts
Carl Roberts
Tis Roberts
Murry McCreedy
Joe McCreey
Ainsworth
Local Notes From Columbus Junction May 28
Columbus Junction briefs report visitors including Mr and Mrs C E Sherritt of Centerville and Mr and Mrs George Masonhold visiting their daughter Wilma and son Lloyd in Davenport. Esther Glaspey of Independence visits aunt Mrs W R Luckey. Supt W G Covertson visiting his mother in Pittsburgh. William Hawley erects a Shell Oil station on primary No 76. Mrs E Bell and Mrs Dale Ed-
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Columbus Junction
C. E. Sherritt
Centerville
Louise Moore
George Masonholde
Wilma
Lloyd
Davenport
Esther Glaspey
Independence
W. R. Luckey
W. G. Covertson
Pittsburgh
William Hawley
Shell Oil Company
E. Bell
Dale Ed
Marketing Station Survey in Washington County Iowa
Washington may host a federal farm marketing act concentration point for the area. L B Mann surveyed with County Agent Harold Montgomery and others, hinting a favorable outcome and potential county wide draw. The Wool Growers organize with H L Walker as president and Join Ste Wary as VP, James Baird as secretary treasurer, aiming to market wool through the National Wool Marketing Corporation.
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Washington
L. B. Mann
Farm Board
Mann
Harold Montgomery
Washington County
Iowa
W. McDonald
State Exension Service
Federal
Washington County ‘Wool Growers’ Association
HL. Walker
Ste Wary
James Baird
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Federal Farm Board
Social Evening at Methodist Church Parlors Hosts Daven Port Move
Monason entertained the Wantson group Tuesday evening at the Methodist church parlors. Harry Knoub of Chicago is visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Duncan. Ralph Welch and family of Davenport moved to the Junction this week.
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Monason
Wnatson
Harry Knoub
Chicago
Charles Duncan
Ralph Welch
Davenport
United Presbyterian General Assembly Weighs Union
DES MOINES May 29 Delegates to the twenty second General Assembly pursued plans for uniting the United Presbyterian church of North America with the Southern Presbyterian church and the Presbyterian church of the United States The assembly opened with the election of Rev T C Atchison of Lawrence Massachusetts as moderator succeeding Rev John Me
Honor the Soldier Dead Ready 10 Today
Community plans yearly tribute to veterans with a Washington band concert in Central Park at nine and a morning program led by Rev. A W Henke. At 10 15 the parade will move to Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries for graveside services and decorations. A firing squad from the G A R post may fire a volley tomorrow at Woodlawn.
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Washington Band
Central Park
A. W. Henke
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
Jay Brown
Theegion Post
James Embree
Lander
G. A.B
Indians Seek Dominion Status From Viceroy Irwin
The Federation of Indian chambers of commerce and industry urged Governor General Lord Irwin to grant immediate dominion status to heal disorganization from the independence drive. They warned without dominion status the movement could collapse and offered two options: rule by force or conciliation. Also a riot in Nawabganj near Dacca prompted heavy police, injuring several Europeans and unknown number of natives.
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Bombay
India
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Vice
Roy Lord Irwin
Lord Irwin
Alcutta
Nawabganj
Daca
W. Cotton
Dacca
Mark Streets for Car Parking Today
A force of men has been engaged in painting the stalls on Washington downtown streets to indicate where cars can be parked. The same system used for several years operates very satisfactorily.
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Washington
Washington High School Holds 1929 Commencement
Washington high school awarded 83 diplomas and unveiled the first junior college class, with Governor Hammill as speaker praising discipline, learning, and opportunity. The program featured salutatory by Bernadine Jones and valedictory by Verne Palmer, plus musical numbers and scholarships for George Jones.
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Washington High School
Npt
J. H. Peet
Washington
Hammill
Washington Junior College
John Hammill
Etate
Peet
George Jones
Legion Auxiliary
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G. P. Buen
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Oscar J. Randall
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John Dixon
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Norris
Frank Macon Hart
Iowa Avenue
Madison
Marthe Tutler
Man
Everette Stewart
S. A. Dickerson
B. F. Ross
Roberta
Town City
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Priday
Mark
Parks
Gai
Gues
Poys Ana Rls
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Wilma Walker
Dorothy Masson
Roberta Ross
Bernadine Jones
Verne Palmer
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