Tornado Toll Report From Iowa Benton Linn Counties
A tornado first struck near Vin ton in Benton county then moved northeast through Buchanan and Linn counties causing deaths injuries and widespread damage. One woman was killed in Bucks am county and several others injured fragmentary reports from Renton and Troy Mills indicate multiple injuries and damaged farms homes and a creamery two additional twisters touched Howard and Chester with minor injuries but no deaths reported.
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United Press
Vinton
Benton County
Buchanan
Bucksam
Renton
Linn
Troy Mills
Benton
Renton County
Atona Hawkins
Sue Yer Creek
Frances Monaghan
Patrick Monaghan
William Herman
Elmer Clark
Frank Williams
Williams
Clark
Herman
Twister
Howard
Alt
East Central
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Minnesot
Austin
Minn
Democratic Leaders Say Party In Good Shape For 1932 Campaign
Democratic leaders from varied factions gather in Washington for the opening of Congress and express confidence in the party’s strength built on the 14,500,000 vote for Governor Alfred E. Smith. They expect no national campaign action in 1930 and plan to test sentiment in the 1923 primaries, while denying plans to oust Chairman John J. Raskob.
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Big Smith
Washington
Congress
Alfred E. Smith
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Smith
John W. Davis
Florida
North Carolina
Texas
Radio fans demand restore two stations to old wavelength
Hundreds of letters from readers urge WHO and WOC revert to prior frequencies after a wavelength change disrupts reception. Towns across several states submit coupons and notes to the Journal urging action and better radio service. G Decker French of Davenport cites Legion viewpoints on community duty and national preparedness as part of Armistice Day remarks.
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Journal
Commission
WHO
WOC
Schenectady
Chicago
Washington
Ainsworth
Rawfordsville
Brighton
Riverside
Wyman
Winfield
Columbus
Radio Wellman
G. Decker French
Davenport
American Legion
the Evening Journal
Col Palmer 89 Years Old Kept In Faithful Fight
Col D J Palmer aged 89 is honored on his birthday while ill at home on West Washington street. A veteran and longtime leader in the G A R, he has served as soldier legislator and county official. Mrs Palmer and he recently marked their wedding anniversary.
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D. J. Palmer
West Washington Street
Pennsylvania
Colonel Palmer
Washington
Book Review at Library Highlights Local Fire Damage
A Graham store reported a fire affecting Mrs C J Rejerts as she prepared a review of Old Deadwood Days by Es fore. The event occurred yesterday in the Graham nook near Sigourney, with Bennett and Hames noted in the library rear. The incident coincides with book week in flight. Washington.
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Graham
C. J. Rejerts
Raham Nook
Deadwood
Sigourney
Bennett
Washington
Basketball Team to Open Season Friday at Crawfordsville
The Washington independent basketball team opens their season Friday facing Crawfordsville high school in the Crawfordsville high school gym. Sam Simmering and Phillip George expected to start at forward and center as guards Marshall or Watson, and Scallon contribute strong play. A return game is planned for later this month.
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Washington Independent
Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville
Sam Simmering
Phillip George
Marshall
Watson
Scallon
Men Held In Denver in Burglary Case
Harris and Bernard Verner were arrested in Denver on charges linked to the Dougherty-Bros clothing store burglary. Officials say they transported a stolen automobile from Iowa to Colorado and may face trial after the December federal grand jury meeting. Local officers expect to bring them back soon.
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Harris
Dougherty — Bros
Bernard Verner
Denver
Cole
Charles M. Denison
A.B. Veldrix
Iowa
Colorado
Denison
Washington
Sigourney
Anamosa
Siourney
Oklahoma
Pan
Griffith
EM Grayson
Tower
Poster Contest Prizes Awarded at Junior High
Winners named in the book week poster contest included Daryl Potters sixth grade Katharine McFadden seventh grade and John Applegate eighth grade each receiving a prize. Honorable mentions went to George Mas second Bobby Barclay second Ruth Marie Mor son second Retty Stephen third and Louise Longwell third for various grade levels. Judges praised the quality of ideas and execution noting tie posters and respectful reading room display at the city library.
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Schoo
Fade
Daryl Potters
Katherin McFadden
John Applegate
Fiedest
George Mas
Bobby Barclay
Ruth Marie” Morson
Retty Stephen
Louise Longwell
Amelia
Ellen Ferrigon
Dougherty
City Library
Drunk Driver Sentenced After Guilty Plea
Harley Stafford of the Haskins family pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 200 dollars and his license revoked for six months. He was arrested after deputies found a quart bottle of wine in his car and was bound over to the grand jury.
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Stafford
Fred Sweet
Oscar Haney
Justice of the Peace
W. E. Barber
Grand
Beckly
Decatur County Farmer Tops Iowa Hog Raiser Honor
Ames reports farmer Van Verwers of Decatur County leads state hog production with ten sows and exceptional average weight gains. He sets a high record for Iowa hog raising, showcasing superior efficiency and output.
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Decatur County
Iowa
Five Best Features on the Radio Friday
Newswire brief notes a Chinese battle result with communist casualties and nationalist prisoners, tied to NBC and CBS network broadcasts. Mentions President Coolidge, the National Grange session, and a City Service Orchestra reference in a fragmentary radio program recap.
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United Press
NBC Weaf
Coolidge
National Grange
NBC
Columbia Network
Hong
Kong
New United Opera Company
Fritz
Ina
WEAF
Cities Service Orchestra
Sheltons
Faywen District
Wrletes
Government Opens Investigation of Vestris Shipwreck Today
A government inquiry begins into the sinking of the Vestris with state officials seeking causes, including lifeboat safety and potential blundering. The disaster reportedly killed many women and children as rescue totals show 205 rescued and 4 bodies brought to port, with further investigations by U S authorities and London maritime interests.
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Vestris
United States
Charles A. Tuttle
John €. Crone
U.S. Steamboat Inspection Service
Board of Trade In
London
New York
Berlin
Myriam
Wyoming
Tucker
Acushnet
Porter
Shaw
Dr Bowers Speaks to Hi Y Club at Washington High
Dr W W Bowers spoke to the Hi Y Club at Washington High yesterday noon on the theme Hefty. Forty two boys attended the meeting, with James Davidson serving as president. The club sustains Wednesday Y lunches served by members' mothers and discussion leaders include Supt J H Peet Rev P Chalmers Fulton and Dr P W Eastwood.
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de. W. W. Bowers
Washington High School
D. Sherman
James Davidson
Discssion Group
J. H. Peet
Pp. Chalmers Fulton
PW. Eastwood
Three Divorces Granted by Court in District Court
Judge Frank Beehly granted three divorces in district court in cases including Myrtle Cox versus George Cox, Louisa Pratt Ewing versus BK Verna Wortman versus Ernest A Womui. Other entries note Grace Houck versus Wayne T Honsk with defendant’s appearance and a bank case Andrew versus White set for trial next week.
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Frank Beehly
Myrtle Cox
George Cox
Louisa Pratt Ewing
Verna Wortman
Ernest A. Womui
Grace Houck
Wayne
T. Honsk
A.B. Baldridge
Andrew
W Long Installing New Front in Store
W Long begins a modernization of his Washington Cleaners shop on the south side of the square. He recently bought the building and plans a modern white brick front to match nearby structures, enhancing the storefront.
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Wise Long
Washington Cleaners
Long
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