Vestris Sinking Linked to Bottom Leak Claim
New York Nov 22 United States investigators heard a crewman suggest a bottom leak may have caused the Vestris to sink after a prior, unresolved leak. Chief Officer Frank Johnson testified about disobeyed orders and delayed lifeboat deployment as the inquiry considered criminal responsibility.
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York
United States
Muel A. Parfitta Nerom
Commerce Department
Walter 8. Brown
Department Commerce
Vestris
New York
Lamport
Hoit Hiner Vestris
Wifginian
Frank W. Johnson
Francis O'Neill
Johnson
O'Neill
William J. ‘Arey
Washington High Prepares for Sigourney clash Saturday
After a week off Washington High resumes football as Sigourney visits the Sigourney field for a tough test. The clash carries district interest as Washington hopes to rebound from last year while Sigourney seeks another notable win.
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Washington High
Sigourney
Eactive Uasey
Drea
Kate Altienig
Cite
Use Wentington
Coolidge Opposes Norris Bill on Muscle Shoals Leasing Urges Madden Bill
President Coolidge told a White House delegation he would veto the Norris measure for government operation of Muscle Shoals and favored leasing the project under the Madden bill. Delegates indicated plans to revise Madden for disposal of the Shoals, while Farm Federation leaders pressed for Madden’s passage.
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Coolidge
Norris
Muscle Shoals
Washington
Morin Muscle Shoals
White House
Ytrate
Power Project
Muse
Madden
House
Almon
Chester Gray Axd
Edward W O'Neal
Jean Federation
Washington to distribute farm machinery from local plant
J Zeiders, Davenport International Harvester manager, plans to use the former garage at North Iowa avenue and East Third street as a distribution site for farm machinery. Ownership by W Loan and Trust Co funds the 8,000 square foot space. Possession to Zeiders to begin next month with organizational plans forthcoming.
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Washington
J. Zeiders
Davenport
International Harvester Company
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
Zeiders
W. Loan and ‘Trust Company
Peper Orceerees Te
Omaha Axe Murderer Captured by Chicago Fireman
A suspect described as a mulatto was captured by Alfred Samuelson, a Chicago fireman, after a confrontation in which the ax-wielding man fled the scene. The detainee, named Hare Gonsi, awaited Omaha detectives in hospital care. The crime spree in Omaha included three killings over two nights and a kidnapping. The captured man reportedly demanded money and took $15 from the Samuelsons. Police from Omaha were en route to secure the suspect.
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Hicago
Omaha
Hepital
Hare Gonsi
Esterday
Alfred Samuelson
Alli
Terronty
Samuelson
Samuelsons
Earl
New York Stock Sets Fast Pace In Trading Today
New York stock market closes with brisk activity as investors push buying amid a continuing bull market. Total shares traded reach 5,837,600 with strong gains across several sectors.
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New York
Smith Home West of Town Destroyed by Fire
A fire at Marion Smith's one story frame home seven miles west of Washington destroyed the house after starting in the kitchen garden area. Part of the contents were saved but origin of the blaze remains undetermined and insurance status is unclear.
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New York
Wrightal
Marion Smith
Washington
Father and Sons Banquet Set for Dec 2 at City Hall
Announcement for Washington County Knights of Columbus 3rd father and sons banquet at 6 pm Sunday December 2 at city hall. Monsignor Stahl of Marys Catholic church Fort Madison will give principal address. Rev Courtney East Pleasant Plain to honor boys. Bishop Rohland previous speaker. About 250 present. wives of Columbian members to serve. Other pastors from nearby towns expected. state officers to attend.
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Father and Sons
Washington County
Knights of Columbus
City Hall
Father Stahl
Richmond
W. H. Hart
Town City
Knizate of Columbus
Elnisie
Knights of Columus
Fathers and Sons
Washington
Henry Rohland
Davenport
Church Building Is Being Wrecked For Tire Shop
Excavation is underway on West Washington Street to replace the old Second United Presbyterian church with a modern brick tire shop measuring 30 by 42 feet. The project involves tearing down the church, salvaging materials, and building an adjacent oil station to begin next spring, with crews led by L. E. Wilson and Jake Minick. The church site, tied to Mid-Continent Petroleum and Narence Jacobs, has housed a community landmark for nearly forty years.
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W. F. Jacobs and Son
W. F
Clarenc Tacobe
Rick
Jacobs
West Washington
Reet
South Avenue
Second Unitedresbyterian Church
Tot Y Jacobs
Peroleum Company
Narence
Washington Street
Jake Minick
Roy
L. E. Wilson
Cimte
Wilson
President Coolidge to Stress Economy in Final Message
President Coolidge plans to stress economy in his last formal message to Congress. He is not expected to introduce sweeping legislative action and will emphasize prudence in federal expenditures.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Presbyterians Plan for Special Services
Rev Edward L Jeamby of Deep! leads Presbyterians planning special services with emphasis on outreach and community. Details on date and location are not fully clear in the fragment.
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Presbyterians
Edward L. Jeamby
Community Honors Col Palmer Today
Community honors Col Palmer as Fay residents pay final respects to the town’s leading citizen. Funeral services are held this afternoon at the United Presbyterian Church. Banks and other businesses close, flags at half mast on the square, courthouse offices closed in tribute. Delegations from Civil War veterans and many from out of town attend.
Sixty Miles an Hour local ta sat musical comedy
A mid war era musical comedy titled Sixty Miles an Hour will be staged next week. It features a cast including Dunn a railroad fireman and Phine Edwards a spinster with other roles in Durkin Corners France Paris and Ohio settings. The American Legion hosts two evening performances at the Graire venue with a plot centered on returning veterans and a mix of town characters.
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Graaire
American Legion
Ohio
Durkin Corners
France
Paris
Sty Dunn
Ammonia Tank Explodes at Glass Plant
An ammonia tank exploded at the Columbia Chemical division of a Pittsburgh Glass company in Barberton Ohio. Eight workers were seriously injured and several possibly buried under debris. Firefighters and police rushed to the scene as wreckage and shattered windows spread across the lot.
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Barbertown
Columbia Chemical Division
Pittsburgh Hate Glass Company
Operetta plans teased for December high school event
Parts assigned for the operetta to be performed December 14 at the high school auditorium. A cast of 98 high school students and 185 fourth to fifth graders are in training for the three act musical inspired by The Gypsy Rover with characters including Sir Gilbert Howe, Lord Aven, Constance Marten, and Rob. The plot follows Rob’s infancy theft, Gypsy camp life, romance with Constance, and a convoy to capture. Performers include Thora Ware, Priscila Morrison, Clifford Reinert, Nina, and Captain Jerome.
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Chagaiaes
Lees
Choke
Thora Ware
Priscila Morrison
Marto
Mog
Loya Tucker
Saewe
Gilbert Powe
Uilvers Howe
Seater
O. Martendale
Andy Constance
Sir Geo
Martendale
Clifford Reinert
Nina
Geo
Evelyn Bambrick
Jerome
James Davidson
Toby Lyon
Caryton Lytle
McCorkle
London
Roland Benson
Edwin Davidson
Gilbert Howe
Rob
Mei
Meg Rre
Constance Marten
Ray
Sinfo
Washington
County plans to gravel two roads in winter program
County officials published notices to bidders for graveling two short county road sections with bids due December 3 at the courthouse. One project will coat a highway from Richm to connect Washington Salona and Town City over a gravel road. The other covers a gravel coat on Wayland Road near the country club. Contracts to be awarded if bids are reasonable. work to start this winter.
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Court House
Richm
Washington
Salona
Wayland Road
Country Club
Tion
Service Week Opens With Phankstivine Sermon
Dr. W. W. Bowers of the Methodist church will deliver the annual Phankstivine sermon next Thursday morning at the United Presbyterian area union church service. The ministerial association leads the event and the church choir will be conducted by the assigned choir leader. Offerings follow the usual custom and benefit local charitable causes.
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W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
United Presbyterian
Mineterial Association
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