Senate adjourns as tariff bill stalls in special session
Washington Nov 21 The tariff measure folds away as Senate adjourns the special session to rest lawmakers for the regular session opening December 2 The stalled tariff faces renewed battle likely not to pass before late January or February The farm relief and new federal farm board move forward with 150 million funding while western Republicans and Democrats reshape the tariff regime in May.
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Washington
U.R
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Hooye
Federal Farm Board
Mother watches two children bury in Neb fire
A Tekamah mother stood by as her two young children perished in a house fire that destroyed their home. She was in serious condition in Tekamah Hospital on November 21.
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Tekamah
Keeps His Promise to Grant Wife a Divorce
Abe Holzman divorced the wife he loved after four years since promising to free his future Polish immigrant bride. He married her abroad to allow her freedom once she arrived, but then fell in love with his wife and chose to honor the original promise. The case unfolds with a tale of loyalty and unintended affection.
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Chicago
Abe Holzman
United States
Holzman
Weizman
American Farmer Most Efficient Says Samuel R McKelvie
Former Governor Samuel R. McKelvie told delegates at the national farmers union meeting in Omaha that American farmers are the most efficient in the world. He outlined four federal farm board methods to parity agriculture with industry: curb speculation, streamline distribution, finance cooperative marketing, and prevent surpluses.
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Samuel R. McKelvie
Omaha
Neb
National Farmers’ Union
McKelvie
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Lantern Lecture Tonight at Presbyterian Church
Dr F W Eastwood announces a lantern lecture at the Presbyterian church this evening at 7 30 on Where the Topics Begin. Views of Presbyterian mission work in Puerto Rico and Cuba will be shown. Public invited. Pot luck supper at 6 30.
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F. W. Eastwood
Presyterian Church
Poro Rico
Cuba
YMC A canvassers push budget drive to reach $7
After a dinner meeting the Y M C A canvassers began a full day of work to secure funds for next year. By ten o clock the drive had added $100 to reach a total of $5 110 with more interviews planned. The campaign aims to sign up every potential subscriber and raise the full budget.
Beranek v Havel jury case opens with note suit
The Beranek v Havel trial began with jury impaneling and opening of evidence after testimony. Defense counsel A E Baldrige led the first argument followed by plaintiff attorney A F Holm. The suit seeks $1000 from 1922 with plaintiff in Chicago and defendant near Ainsworth as the case hinges on many facts and legal points.
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Beranek
Chicago
Ainsworth
Kalona Farmer Albert Snider Dies at Home
Kalona Iowa, November 21. Funeral services set for Albert Snider 69 farmer whose body was found in a wheelbarrow at his Kalona area home. Death believed due to heart disease.
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Kalona
Albert Snider
Mrs Willa Freshwaters and Son Visit Washington
Mrs Willa Freshwaters and her son John of West Chester spent yesterday in Washington for an informal visit and sightseeing, according to local sources.
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Willa Freshwaters
John
West Chester
Washington
Cost of 1929 Thanksgiving Dinner Drops in Chicago
A United Press survey shows Americans will spend less on Thanksgiving 1929 than in 1928. Chicago prices reflect broader savings with turkeys about 45 cents a pound, ducks 35 cents, geese 30 cents, cranberries 20 cents a quart, and apples 25 cents for three pounds. Kansas City reports turkey prices 5 to 19 cents lower, while southern turkeys run about 6 cents higher per pound.
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Chicago
U.P
Pilgrim Fathers
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific Coast
Middlewest
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
New Street Lights in Washington Illuminate Business District
Downtown Washington residents last night glimpsed the future glare of the new street lighting system. Foreman says the lights should run by Saturday night, with the square and adjacent blocks glowing brighter than ever. The updated lamps feature decorative green-painted standards and a crown top, replacing older domed globes. Central Park lighting may arrive next week and be wired with the business streets and Sunset Park lights later.
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Washington
Washington Street
Cenowrah Park
West Washington Bouile Wald
Central Park
Sunset Park
King George Fully Recovered, UK Reports
London announces King George of England is declared physically fit after nearly a year of illness. Officials at Sandringham confirm the king is very well and progressing excellently following his return from Buckingham Palace and a seven week stay.
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London
U.P
George
England
Sandringham House
Buckingham Palace
Sandringham
Sinclair claims he was railroaded to jail
Harry F. Sinclair, the wealthy oil magnate, left DC jail after seven months claiming he was railroaded by the government in the Teapot Dome affair. He had been jailed for contempt of the Senate for refusing to answer questions and later for contempt of court in the Fall conspiracy case.
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Sinclair
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
District of Columbia
Senate
Albert B. Fall
Sineclair
Red Cross Roll Call Progress In Washington County
Reports from the 1929 Washington county Red Cross drive show slow progress. County chairman Dr. F B Eastwood says the member campaign ends on Thanksgiving day with hopes for complete reporting soon. Kalona plans a weekend roll call. over 500 members already joined countywide for 1930.
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Washington County
Red Cross
F B. W. Eastwood
Kalona
Washington
Commercial Savings Bank
NWANTER ARRIVES HIGHT ABOVE ZERO
Winter has come to Washington with eight degrees above zero the lowest this month. Coats appear on streets as stores brace for a run on winter apparel. Forecasters predict continued cold but fair weather tonight and tomorrow. optimistic locals expect a few warmer days before a long cold spell. No snow in Washington yet, though other parts of Iowa have seen measurable snowfall.
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Washington
Iowa
Unemployment Census Figures Released by Osaka City
Osaka municipality reports the latest unemployment census shows significant male joblessness with detailed counts in the city districts. Officials emphasize age and industry patterns shaping labor market conditions.
Tidal Wave Death Toll Rises in Newfoundland Flood
A Newfoundland tidal wave from an earthquake wrecked homes and killed at least 34 as communications failed. Burin and nearby communities reported 9 and 18 fatalities, with Port Au Bras listing seven dead and others missing. Homes, livestock, and people were swept away by a five foot surge.
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Newfoundland
Burin
Lamaline
Lord's Cove
Port Au Bras
Lord’s Cove
Thomas Wadge
Samuel Brent
Henry Dobbing
William Allen
Prize Winners Promote Reading At Local Schools
Winners of prizes in a week long reading drive include Richard Simmerring Virginia Starsman and Margaret Shider from Centennial and Lincoln schools. Prizes are books and will be awarded tomorrow with winning ads posted at the public library. Teachers Livingston and Mrs Eld er led sessions and tomorrow girls will present book talks at grade schools. The week boosted student interest in good books across the district.
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Eade
Breess
Jilies
Petters
Juldor Heainger
St. James
Public Library
Kasay
Ana
Srades
Richard Simmering
Birth Prade
Centennial School
Ana Mention
Virginia Starsman
Centennial
Margaret Shider
Lincoln
W. Livingston
Orville Elder
Lemmon's Pharmacy Announces Freshwaters to Judge Story Contest
Lemmon's Pharmacy holds a contest on Why I like to Trade at Lemmon's with judging by George Freshwaters Rev Carl Klein and a Journal representative. The panel was once questioned but will serve as a check on bias. Entries accepted until Saturday night.
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Lemmon's
George Freshwaters
Carl Klein
Lemmon
Osaka Work Figures Include Japanese and Korean Totals
The report shows Osaka labor data noting 24,049 Japanese workers and 4,860 Korean workers among total regional employment. The figures reflect nationality breakdowns within the city’s workforce.
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Osaka
Governor Hammill Proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Iowa
Governor John Hammill issued a proclamation urging Iowans to observe Thanksgiving day on Thursday. He described it as a longheld custom and called for prayer and praise, gratitude for health and home, and dedication to truth, public service, and daily duties.
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Des Moines
U.P
John Hammill
Iowa
Hammill
Parsons Singers to Perform at Vesper Service Sunday
The Parsons College vesper choir directed by Prof. Leslie R. Putnam will sing at a 4 30 Sunday vesper service at Washington Presbyterian Church. The Fairfield conservatory trained group, with men and women soloists, will present works by Mendelssohn and Somers, plus organ and choral numbers. Dr. F W Eastwood released the program of pieces including There Is a Green Hill and Evening and Morning, with pieces by Moorhouse and Krueger among others.
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Wachington
Moorhear
Bosie
al’ Mendelsson
New World
Widora
V. P. Keesey
Somerse Vesper Choir
Sicilienna & Rigaudon
Fratteoeur
Spr
Vesper Choir
Spirit of God
Kveldtinge
R. Puntnam
Spleke
Noah Bush Killed in Loveland Colorado Hunting Accident
Noah Bush three years old died in Loveland Colorado from a hunting accident last Sunday when a gun discharged as he was taking it from a car. The funeral plans are undecided with burial expected in Elm Grove cemetery and services at Jones Funeral Home possibly Saturday or Sunday. He was born September 18 1906 in Johnson County Missouri and lived with his parents I E Bush and family in Burlington and Wellman areas. He leaves a brother Cyrus and two sisters Mrs John Patterson and Miss Ula Bush.
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Noah Bush
Loveland
Colo
Elm Grove
Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Bush
Eben Ashby
Wellman
Johnson County
I. E. Bush
Burlington
Washington
Noah
Washington High School
Cryus Bush
John Paterson
Ula Bush
Hoover Aims to Keep Wages Steady as Leaders Meet
Washington November 21. President Hoover gathers big industry leaders led by Henry Ford Owen D Young and others to pledge no wage cuts during the current financial readjustment. Labor head William Green and other unions will confer later in the day. Public utilities and farms join Monday talks as the Prosperity program expands. A hospital report notes Mrs Elliot Grayson is improving as the baby recovers.
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Washington
America
Hoover
Henry Ford
Ford
Capial
Owen D. Young
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Publishes Diet For Her Kidnaped Baby
New York November 21 A P The kidnapped infant Donald Learney three months old remains dependent on a special milk based diet after his mother Mrs Margaret Learney of Brooklyn released the formula hoping the kidnapper will see it and spare the child.
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New York
Donald Learney
Brooklyn
Margaret Learney
Donald
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