Des Moines Plans Statewide Paving Celebration in 1930
Plans were completed for a state wide celebration of Des Moines paving efforts in 1920 with events on November 22. Gov Hammill invited governors of seven surrounding states and 1100 guests to attend. A radio address to Hoover may be arranged. Delegates include editors, businessmen, legislators, and state officials. The program features parades, a football game, and a banquet at Hotel Fort Des Moines with dignitaries speaking.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Hammill
Towa
Towa Press
Herbert Hoover
Draketown
Fort Des Moines
Mrs. B. J. McConnell Dead in Kansas Sterling
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. B J McConnell at her daughter's home in Sterling Kansas aged ninety one born January 1 1839 in East Palestine Ohio. She was married Sarah Hales later Mrs McConnell’s parents died in a runaway earlier residents recall Thad Roles a lumber partner. Surviving is daughter Mrs W A Allison and other relatives. The family history includes Civil War veteran husband and ties to Superior Nebraska and Princeton Missouri.
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J. McConnell
Sterling
Kansas
Geo
Jennie R. Fleming
McConnell
Sarah Hales
East Palestine
Ohio
Thad Roles
Boies and Barrett
Benjamin J. McConnel
Superior
Nebraska
Co. F, 11Th Ta
Co. F, 11Th Ta. Inft
W. A. Allison
Politician's unusual view on Congress seating
A quirky, unclear remark from a Hillside issue discusses how members are seated in Congress. The speaker contends the only way to ensure a man serves is to elect a young man who appears likely to live until seated, reflecting a cynical take on political timing and longevity.
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Bevery Hills
Calif
Maren
Congress
Death Removes Lloyd B Busby in 1900s Pneumonia
Lloyd Bursell Busby aged about 12 died at 6:20 pm at his parents home 1120 East Main Street from bronchial pneumonia after a month of illness. Funeral 2:30 pm Wednesday at Sherman funeral home with Rev. A A Wing of the Baptist church officiating. Burial in Elmore County. Born March 1908 in Gira Kansas, he moved to Washington with his family as a child and leavesParents Harley B Busby and Mrs. Busby and siblings Alma Blanche Conner Earl Busby Irene Reed and Dickie Busby.
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Lloyd Bursell Busby
HS. Busby
East Main Street
Sherman Funeral Home
A. A. Wing
The
Baptist Church
Lloyd
Elmorove Countery
Lloyd Was
Gira
Kansas
Harley &. Busby
Washton
Alm
Blanche Conner
Ft. Madison
Earl Busby
Washington
Irene Reed
West Liberty
Dickie Busby
No School Sessions Thursday or Friday
Washington schools will not be in session Thursday and Friday this week to allow teachers to attend the state teachers convention. Armistice Day activities caused early dismissal this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Robert Kephart visited their daughter Mrs C A Ruebsam in the country.
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Washington
Supt
J. H. Peet
Robert Kephart
C. A. Ruebsam
Armistice Day Observance at Woodrow Wilson Tomb
The Armistice Day observance centers at the tomb of the unknown soldier and Woodrow Wilson crypt in Washington. President Hoover planned to wreath the tomb at Arlington before delivering a world peace speech, with services at Washington Cathedral and Capitol grounds. The World Alliance for International Friendship through the Churches sponsored the Hoover address as Congress debated the Root world court and League of Nations issues.
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Capital
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
America
Hoover
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington Cathedral
James Freeman
Wilson
James H. Taylor
Mr. Hoover
World Alliance For International Friendship
League of Nations
World Court
Congress
Senate
Iowa corn crop soars to 360 million bushels in latest report
The Department of Agriculture reports Iowa’s 1930 corn crop rising to 360.75 million bushels, up 16.5 million from last month. Yield expected at 42.5 bushels per acre, up 1.5. Iowa leads the nation, with Illinois and Nebraska far behind.
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United States
Iowa
Department
Department of Agriculture
Talleyrand Talleyrand Social Notes
Nov 10 entries show Hubert Sheets busking corn for Jake Keifer. Edna Coble visits John A. er home with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Coble. Clara Greiner calls on Mrs. John Henry after John Goldner visits Petie Tines. Mats Brownhau sen and family visit John Keifer. Will J. Greiner and Clara Greiner call in Richland. Bernard Hahn husking coon for Ross Sheetz. Harold Peppers and the McKee family visit Will Crawford. Nora Times weekends at home. Jake Conrads visits Lee Hen a.
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Talleyrand
Hubert Sheets
Jake Keifer
Charlie Coble
Edna
John A.er
Clara Greiner
John Henry
John Goldner
Mats Brownhausen
John Keifer
Will J. Greiner
Richland
Bernard Hahn
Richard Lee Miller Taken Early Today
Infant son of Henry and Velda Frances Miller of Washington county area died at 2 15 this morning at Washington hospital born October 10 this year had suffered health issues. Survived by parents a brother Marion a sister Mercedes grandparents Amos Weaver William Miller. Funeral at 2 20 Wednesday at L A Jones funeral home with Dr A W Henke of the Methodist Church officiating burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Hard Lee Miller
Henry
Velda Frances (Weaver) Miller
Washington County Hospital
Marion
Mercedes
Amos Weaver
William Miller
Washington
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
A. W. Henke
Th Methodist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Iowa Observes Armistice Day With Parades and Speeches
Iowa joined the nation in commemorating Armistice Day with parades, graveside ceremonies, and school programs across the state. Radio broadcasts featured President H Ralph T ONeill urging preparedness alongside peace, while many towns hosted banquets and veterans events.
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Iowa
H. Ralph T. O'Neill
American Legion
Davenport
United States
State Teachers Convention
Hoove
Des Moines
Evangelism Midyear Meeting for Washington Association
The Washington association of Bap churches holds a Friday midyear meeting on 9 14 at 10 00 am. Rev J A Cooper attends from the Board of Missionary Cooperation to speak on outreach and missionary work. Miss Mara Rose Evans presents the Assam story from Gologhat and tea country. Rev Frank Anderson, star secretary, delivers a program highlight. All are invited to attend for inspiration and renewed activity in evangelism.
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Washington Association of Bap
J. A. Cooper
Board of Missionary Co-operation
Cooper
Willian Jewell College
University of Chicago
Rochester Seminary
Haveld
Paris Maryville
Falls
Sioux Falls College of
Sioux Falls
Lyceum
Assam
Mara Rose Evans
Gologhat
Oghat
Evans
Kaunas
Assan
India
Frank Anderson
Star
Lsll
Washington County
Washington
National Legion Head in Davenport
Davenport Iowa November 11 Postwar aims outlined by national Legion head emphasize veteran employment and preparedness programs. Local officials report plans to extend assistance and outreach to returning servicemen.
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National Legion
Davenport
Towa
Struble Named For Short Term Sheriff
Sheriff George Struble will serve until January first after winning a short term in the recent election to replace the late Sheriff Pred Sweet. The board of supervisors confirmed the result, showing Struble ahead of R. H. McCarty by 44 votes in a 216 to 172 tally with write-in names. Officials expect final precinct tallies and published county results within one to two weeks.
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George Struble
Pred Sweet
Board of Supervisors
Bee
Sherif R. H. McC
Sheriff Strable
McCarty
Boar
Indict Eight Men in Anti Soviet Plot in Moscow
Eight prominent Russian professors and technical experts were indicted for leading an anti Soviet plot with foreign leaders. The charges allege meetings with Raymond Poincare Aristide Briand and Colonel Lawrence and outline contracts with Russian counter revolutionaries backed by the British staff. Poincare denied the plots saying the reports are idiotic and invention.
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Moscow
Russia
Raymond Poincare
Premiser
France
Aristide Briand
Lawrence
Thomas E. Lawrence
Col Lawrence
Initas
Col. Lawrence
Ali Ftman Shaw
Franc Ngland, Poland, Roumania and the Baltic States
Poincare
Boincare
Poincarp
United Press
Armistice Day Talk By Ralph T. O'Neil National Com
A brief Armistice Day address by Ralph T. O'Neil outlines national unity and commemorations. He stresses veterans’ service and calls for renewed public support for postwar programs and patriotic observances nationwide.
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Ralph T. O'Neil
The
American Legion
Four Arrested in Iowa City Liquor Raids Before Homecoming
Federal raid sweep in Iowa City netted about 50 gallons of alleged intoxicants. Four suspects were arrested including M. C. Brase, Marvin Novak, and Leo and Mary Buereau during efforts to clean up the area ahead of the upcoming homecoming weekend.
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Iowa City
Iowa
M. C. Brase Marvin Novak
Leo
Mary Buereau
Des Moines Insurer M Hubbell Dies at Name and age unclear
M Hubbell of Des Moines, longtime Equitable Life Insurance chairman and real estate figure, died at his home at 5 am from natural causes. He was 1 years old. Death announced by attending physicians.
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M. Hubbell
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Hubbell
Jury verdict favors Gene Tunney over Tim Mara in suit
A New York jury in supreme court awarded Gene Tunney damages against Tim Mara over ring earnings under an alleged contract. The trial concerned Mara's suit for 526,81.42 dollars, with Tunney prevailing on the claim.
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New York
Supreme Court Today
Gene Tunney
Tim Mara
Court Upholds Buser Decision in Estate Case
The Iowa Supreme Court today affirmed a Washington County District Court ruling in favor of Buser. The suit by Edmund D Morrison, administrator of the J. A Work estate, established Buser's $10,000 promissory note claim as valid against the estate after a directed verdict and jury verdict in Buser's favor.
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DS Mol
Yho Lowa Supreme Court
Washingtonounty District Court
J. A. Work
Edmond D. Morrison
Buser
Armistice Day Observed in Washington Community
Armistice Day observed with pauses at eleven, banks and offices closed. A large crowd attended the Fair Field Washington high school football game and the American Legion banquet. Schools dismissed early. grade schools held lessons on the day’s meaning with talks, poems, and displays.
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Washington
Court House
Fairfield-Washington
American Legion
Lincoln
Heights
Centennial
Wallace
Opaing Sexchibe
Gweneth
Keweer
O'Clork
Prince
Epee
Peace views voiced by President on Armistice Day
President Hoover told a world church alliance that the U S must avoid force and entangling commitments in international affairs. He urged cooperation and friendly offices to preserve peace, while defending freedom from entanglements and stressing arbitration and conciliation among 54 nations under the League of Nations.
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Europe
Ehuireriea
Teague of Nations
World Court
League
Rence
Armistice Day War on Unemployment Prompts Wagner Bills Support
Washington November 10 armistice day marks a new war against unemployment with officials urging employers to report available work futures to ease workers fear. Senator Wagner Democrat New York appeals to Republican leaders for labor bills he says were blocked or mutilated last session. He cites a statistics bill passed without funds a mutilated bill and another set aside as a principle.
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Washington
Uns
Woods
President
Wagner
New York
House
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