Prohibition Quiet in Iowa Campaign Amid Broad Contest
Iowa voters faced a multi issue election with prohibition, tax reform and tariff focus influencing the race. Senator Steck faced a Republican challenge from Dickinson as illness limited Steck’s campaigning while Hageman and Turner battled over dry versus wet stances in the gubernatorial contest. A tight second district race pitted Jacobsen against Letts with party loyalty urged by Republicans and Democrats jockeying for a straight ticket.
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Des Mol
Lowa
Towa
Daniel F. Steck
Senate
Steck
L. J. Dickinson
Dickinson
Campass
Ralph McGinnis
Leon
Prohibition
Fred. P. Hageman
Dan W. Tuer
Turner
BM Jacobsen
Wells in Serious Condition After Sunday Shooting
Reports from Ed Wells indicate the wounded man remains thin and dazed after an incident Sunday evening. Medical staff describe him delirious for much of the time and suffering injuries from foreign matter, including fragments of a substance carried into the scene, hindering recovery.
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Ed Wells
Anite
Ainsworth Man Is Champion Husker
Dick Stomhent of Ainsworth won the county corn huskin contest held in the Ainsworth community yesterday. He husked 907.25 pounds of corn in a record time, an excellent achievement. Other contestants were mentioned.
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Dick Stomhent
Ainsworth
Hoover to hold quiet Election Night at home
President Hoover will spend Election Night at his home with no returns. The White House will not connect with the wires of United Press and other associations as in past years. Votes for Mr and Mrs Hoover were sent by airmail to California while cabinet members sent absentee ballots.
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Amington
Ike
Hoover
White House
United Press
Californ
Interior
Wilbur
Stimpson
Commerce
Lamont
Lighting contract for Washington streets nearly complete
City council heard at yesterday evening's meeting that the lighting of residence streets with modern equipment is practically complete. Minor matters remain including delayed fittings and removal of some old poles. A called meeting may be held before the next monthly session to finalize outstanding items.
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Washington
Drive for Y Is Under Way Today
Fifty one Washington men in the Y M C A drive participate in a dinner and program led by S W Livingston and Richard Meclery. The chair describes James J Young Joner’s major role in funding the Y building. McClespoke outlines factors for a successful campaign. Subscriptions begin and reports are planned at a 6 15 dinner. The goal is 11500 with 4500 from rentals and other sources and 7000 from memberships and subscriptions.
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Washington
Y. M. CA
Y's Men’s Club
S. W. Livingston
Young
County trio to compete in sectional at Grundy Center
Wayne Norman Freyd Edmondson and Seat Willey will represent the county in a sectional contest at Grundy Center tomorrow. Three men from this meet and three from a similar one at Marshalltown will meet in the state contest at Shenandoak next Saturday.
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Wayne Norman
Freyd Edmondson
Willey
Stephens
Grundy Center
Marshalltown
Shenandoak
Hoover Proclaims Armistice Day Observance Nationwide
Herbert Hoover issues Armistice Day proclamation designating November 11 for observance in churches schools and government buildings. He emphasizes honoring World War I service and sacrifices with ceremonies and national unity. Also notes a notice about Minnie Lott 주장 as a woman mason in Grand Rapids with two children and husband.
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Ington
UF Hoover
Jerval
Senate
House of Representatives
Herbert Hoov
United States of America
United States
Herbert Hoove
Henry L. Stimson
Mason
Grand Rapids
Minnie Lott
Mrs Frances Birka Dies At Home In Washington
Frances Birka 67 died at 4 15 AM at 728 South Avenue B after a summer illness that worsened in September. Funeral plans pending word from a California daughter. She was a St James Catholic Church member and a rosary service was set for 7 40 PM at the home. Born December 25, 1862 in Czecho Slovakia she came to America at age three and lived in Riverside before moving to Washington ten years ago. She married Frank Birka 42 years ago.
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Frances Birka
South Avenue B
California
Sherman Funeral Home
Czecho-Slovakia
America
Riverside
Frank Birka
Hame
Washington
Elizabeth Liska
Fire Threat From Oil Gusher Destroys River Bridge
Oklahoma City reports firemen and volunteers patrolled the North Canadian river as an oil gusher spewed thousands of barrels a day. The brown seam ignited at over 40 points, threatening Harrah McCloud and Spencer. The Waner bridge near Spencer was destroyed while workers cut brush to halt the blaze.
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Oklahoma City
Harrah
McCloud
Spencer
Waner
Paul
Lloyd Waner
County Red Cross Campaign Planned in County
The county Red Cross roll call proceeds with a weeklong drive starting Friday November 14 key organizers include Christianson of Bridhton schools Harold Rees Wellman superintendent and C Miller Katona assist. Rev Hebner Crawfordsville chairs the city drive with Butterworth Ainsworth lead and several local workers listed. The campaign culminates with a county Red Cross banquet at the YMCA Friday evening with many community leaders attending.
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Red Cross
Christianson
Brighton
Christgypson
Harold Rees
Wellman
Crawfordsville
C. Miller
Katona
Heltzman
Riversia
Scobsinder
Erside
Washington
Butterworth
Ainsworth
Afeiot Kass
E. $. Hebner
Crawfort
Smith
Control of House Senate at stake in New York election
Nov 4 New York analysis shows Republicans expected to keep the Senate dry with a large holdover edge and Democrats facing a heavy uphill battle in both chambers. In the Senate, 96 present Republicans would need 13 of 32 up for renewal to retain control, while Democrats fight for 18 seats. In the House, 263 Republicans and 164 Democrats contend, with 431 seats up for election. Democrats must gain 137 to seize control, while Republicans need 195 to retain it. The dry majority appears likely to persist in the Senate, with 17 dry holdovers and broad dry strength in the House elections.
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Atwanion Ande
Senate
Maine
Avery
House
Farmer-Labor
Congress
Station merger rumble renews railway talks
Washington rail circles again buzz over a possible Rock Island Milwaukee passenger station merger using the North Iowa avenue site for both lines. The rumor implies moving the Milwaukee station between tracks to serve both roads, with officials reportedly studying feasibility though details remain uncertain.
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Washington
Rock Island and
Milwaukee Railways
Iowa Avenue
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Coolidge and Republicans urged to stay in power
A Beverly letter dated November 4 discusses Coolidge and the Republican party. It calls on supporters to keep Republicans in power to avoid unemployment and argues Democrats could not sustain living from office. The writer resigns from offering advice as a noncombatant.
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Beverly
Coolidge
Republican Party
Jefferson Raskob
Heflin
Borah
Armistice Day clash set as Fairfield meets Washington gridiron
Washington and Fairfield high schools prepare for their annual Armistice Day football rivalry next Tuesday on the Washington field. Both teams carry strong records with Washington undefeated in the Little Six while Fairfield aims to rebound after losses to Ottumwa and Oskaloosa. Last year's tense 7–6 Washington win fuels expectations of a large turnout and another hard fought battle on neutral turf.
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Washington
Fairfield High
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Nkin
Muscatine
Jill Shhuitz
Patrficia
Wew
Washington Territory
Pairfield
Washingon
Burlington
Pally Ledger
Jd Muscatin Ark
Fairyfield
Huston Receives New Consular Posting in India
United States Vice Consul Cloyce Huston of Crawfordsville receives a transfer from Aden to the consular post in Madras India, effective November 22. Huston, son of Mr and Mrs J C Huston of Crawfordsville, spoke to the Rotary club during his last furlough in the community.
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United States
Cloyce Huston
Crawfordsville
Yuas
Aden
Arabia
Madras
India
Huston
J.C. Huston
Rotary Club
Future decision pending on matter
The article notes that the outcome remains to be determined, with officials stating decisions will be made in due course and no immediate action is announced. It mentions ongoing discussions and potential avenues under review by local authorities.
Fair Weather Posts Election Day Across Nation
Fair weather prevailed for election day over most of the United States. Storms were reported along a Atlantic coast stretch from Virginia capes to Provincetown, Mass, with rain probable in eastern seaboard states. The rest of the nation enjoyed fair and warmer conditions.
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Washington
United States
U. S. Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
High Stakes Election Day In 1930 Hoover Era
New York reports election day across 47 states with 431 House seats and 22 gubernatorial contests. Prohibition dominates campaigns as Republicans hold 263 seats to 104 for Democrats with vacancies. Senate 56 Republicans to 49 Democrats and one farmer labor seat. Key figures include Roosevelt, Ruchle, Rob, Morrow, Pinchot. race outcomes hinge on party coalitions and anti prohibition sentiments amid a cautious business mood.
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New York
Preddant Hoover
Prohibition
House
Bette
Maing
Republicat
Democrats
Senate
Hoover
Frank D. Roosevelt
Gore Alberta
Ruchle
Maryland
Nator Joseph T. Rob
Kansas
Robert J. Bulls
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvan
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Frances Howard
William Birka
Richmond
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Matilda
Slater
Katherine Soukup
Iowa City
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