State of siege proclaimed in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil faces a civil war as martial law is decreed in four states including Rio de Janeiro. Rebels push toward Rio while government forces clash with federal troops and navy units. The revolt aims to block the inauguration of President-elect Julio Prestes.
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United Press
Brazil
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Tito de Janeiro
Julio Prestes
Sao Pa
Serge
Washington Las Deer
Rio Grande Do Sul
Diao
Rio
Montevideo
Uruziay
Grand Ho
Santa Catherina
Marriage licenses issued at court house
Marriage licenses have been issued at the court house listing couples John J. Youer and Mary B. Miller of Kalona Russell Chorpenning of Brighton and Zitts Bush of Washington Roy A. Frost and Mary Louise McNeese, both of Fairfield.
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Court House
John J. Youer
Mary 8. Miller
Kalona
Russell Chorpenning
Brighton
Zitts Bush
Washington
Roy A. Frost
Mary Louise McNeese
Fairfield
Arizona asks court to halt Boulder Canyon project work
In Washington October 6 Arizona sought an injunction to stop construction of the Boulder Canyon great irrigation and power project on the Colorado River. The suit alleges state-to-state action. the complaint names California Nevada Utah New Mexico Colorado Wyoming and Interior Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur as defendants.
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Ington
Arizona
Boulder Canyon
Thorado River
K. Dorry Peterson
Phoenix
California
Nevada
Utah
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Rally services at two churches lift Epworth League night
An Epworth League rally at the Methodist church drew a large crowd for a 6:30 service with music by Wendell Wade of Cedar Rapids and a reading of Hannah by Jean Karel. Officers were installed by Dr. A W Henke as the Epworth group plans for the 7:20 meeting at the Presbyterian church with David Galloway and Virginia Wy attending.
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Epworthite
Epworth League
Wendell Wade
Cedar Rapids
A. W. Henke
M. E. Church
Offic Yard
Methodist Church
Law Enforcement Commission to Resume Inves tigation This Week
Washington D C October 6 The law enforcement commission resumes work this week focusing on prohibition era issues including bootleg liquor production. The panel will review Prohibition Director Woodcock’s report estimating seven gallons per person annually and debate the accuracy of these figures amid repeal discussions.
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Law Enforcement Commission
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Prohibition
Woodcock
United States
Hoover speaks twice in Boston on law, unemployment
President Hoover addressed the American Legion and the American Federation of Labor in Boston, urging law observance and pledging effort to solve unemployment. He defended industrial progress and warned of inventions replacing labor, framing this as a step toward security and shorter workweeks.
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Boston
Hoover
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Amer
Cleveland
Kings Mountain
S.C
VFTFRANS MEET HERE TOMORROW
Civil war veterans from Muscatine Louisa and Washington counties plan the Tri county annual convention in Washington. Sessions in G A R rooms at the courthouse begin after a noon meal served by the We Re. Dr J C Boles presides and welcomes by J Elder with Muscatine comrade reply. Talks cover gains from Civil War outcomes and hypothetical South demands. Barker to deliver epic on responsibility.
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Muscatine
Louisa
Washington
Court House
Ainner
J.C. Bolee
Tricounty Association
J. Elder
A. KE. Taldsige
CA. Boles
W. E. Barker
Break In At Standard Oil Tanks Near Rock Island
Roy Mallory found that oil tanks near Rock Island station had been broken into on Sunday morning by two men identified as Evenstine Dantete and Arthur Duensing who claimed Bible related remarks. Amount stolen is undetermined. Special music featured at United Presbyterian Church services with Rev. D Chalmers Fulton, organist Helen Harvey, and music director Carolyn Hamilton. A men's chorus, led by Ford Sherman, performed at the evening service.
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Roy Mallory
Rock Island
Evenstine Dantete
Arthur Duensing
United Presbyterian Church
D. Chalmers Fulton
Helen Harvey
Carolyn Hamilton
Ford Sherman
No Clues Found in Killing of Dubuque Youngster
Dubuque Iowa police and a distressed populace searched without result for Earl Puller killer. Suspects within a 24 mile radius were questioned. officials released no elves. The boy was found with a bandage around his neck and a five tied to it, his skull fractured and body mutilated in a patch of willows near his home.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Earl Puller
Colin
Waltz
Masons Schedule Meeting in Kalona Tuesday Evening
Washington Masons invited to attend a fellowship and service by Realff Ottesen of Davenport at Kalona tomorrow evening October 7. Members asked to report at McDaniel drug store at 6 45. Hubert Beal, a Wapello teacher, spent the weekend with his parents in town.
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Realff Ottesen
Davenport
Washington Masons
Kalona
McDaniel Drug Store
Scoreless tie in Ft Madison grid opener
Fort Madison and Washington high schools played to a scoreless tie in the opening football game of the season at the local athletic fields. The contest featured solid defense, few penalties, and punting exchanges as both teams showcased their units.
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Fort Madison
Get
Washington High School
Fort Madison High
Thes Son
British Dirigible R-101 Wreck Blamed on Structural Failure
An Air Ministry official stated the R-101 crash near a hillside was caused by structural failure not oil burning motors. He noted wreckage scattered up to five miles away and said evidence suggests an event before the crash. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and King George V were informed as inquiries begin.
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France
Here
Pelton Vesey Holt
British
Air Ministry
United Press Today
Holt
Lal
National Legion Opens 12th Annual Convention in Boston
Hoover Coolidge and General Pershing headlined the opening of the American Legion's 12th annual national convention in Boston. About 150000 legionnaires auxiliary members and guests from across the states and territories gathered with thousands more expected, as the city prepared for a parade billed as the largest in its history. The event highlighted the Legion as a premier agency for constructive and worthwhile programs nationwide.
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Boston
Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Joan Pershing
American Legion
United States
The
Legion
America
Night Club Robbery Test of Politeness in New York
An incident in New York features a polite proprietor at a night club being threatened during a hold up. A robber aims a gun as the owner keeps calm and asks the robber to remove his hand from the bell push, noting the station's bell signals police. The scene blends humor and danger as patrons react with restraint.
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Deverly
Calit
Don
New York
New 5 York
Minstrel Show Planned by Washington American Legion
Plans begun today for a Washington post minstrel show to benefit Leon Beatty post. Hop Shearer of Davenport will direct and select the cast with Warthington in charge of rehearsals. Dates set for October 15 and 16. The show aims for old fashioned style with a large chorus and blackface comedy leading roles.
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Washington
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Hop” Shearer
Davenport
Cone
Warthington
Legion
Willal
Shearer
Notice of county and city meeting at city hall
The county commissions and city council members along with vigilantes and interested others are asked to meet at the city hall for a brief session Tuesday at 7 00 PM Attendance is urged for prompt arrival due to overlapping meetings Very important plans will be discussed The Committee commander Bodenhamer and Wits annual report opening version
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Unes
Vigilantes
Foxx Homer Wins 1930 World Series Game Five for A's
In St Louis on October 6 1930 Jimmy Foxx hit a ninth inning homer to lift the Philadelphia Athletics past the Cardinals 2 to 0. Mickey Cochrane on base before Foxx delivered a pivotal blow as George Earnshaw and Lefty Grove held the Cards in check. Grimes pitched well for St Louis before Foxx's long drive into the left field bleachers decided the game before 88 44 enthusiastic fans. Attendance noted and box score provides details of the Philadelphia victory and Nielsen-like pitching duel.
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ST. Louis
Muiladelphia Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
Mickey Cochrane
Foax
Burleigh Grimes
George Earnshaw
Mackmen
Lefty Grove
Cardinals
Grimes
Foxx
Philadelphia
Bishop
Cochrane
Simmons
Milles
Hass
Olene Haley
Mere Earnshaw
Moore
Earnshaw
Louis
Dowentt
Adams
Atted
Watking
Philadelphi
VP Totnes
Phila
Doulte
Pldy Adams
Frisch
Rottoh Fey
Mojarity
Rigler
Conch
Geihel
Reardon
BSA
AFL Demands 2.75 Percent Beer For National Law
Boston October 6 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor reaffirmed at the federation’s annual convention a demand for beer containing 2.75 percent alcohol by weight. The report cited last year’s developments and failures to enforce the Volstead Act and urged modification to allow manufacture and distribution of such beer.
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Executive Council of Federation of Labor
Boston
American Federation of Labor
Federation
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