Hoover to Take Action on Railways
President Hoover planned to announce a plan to improve the railroad bond situation within days. News indicated consideration of relief for other industries and a credit corporation similar to the bankers loan fund in New York to temporarily take over assets. The real estate mortgage crisis and home ownership issues were being studied with bankers convened last week, though no procedures were set.
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Washington
Det
Hoover
Pobl
New York
Mr Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Dee Hoover
Church Reception to Welcome Dr and Mrs Witaigman
Members of the Methodist church plan a Wednesday reception in the Social Hall with a covered dish supper and a program of welcome including short talks and music. All church members are urged to attend and bring their own service, sandwiches, and a dish.
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Methodist Church
Vandals Strike Missouri Church in Sabbath Havoc
In Liberty Missouri on October 12 lawmen named a gang of youths as likely desecrators after a Sabbath service at Antioch Church. Pulpit Bible obscene handwriting and overturned pews were found as a crowd assessed the damage. Mrs Addie Blick, recently at Washington County Hospital, plans to leave today.
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Liberty
Antioch
E. Martin
Kang
Clay County
Addie Blick
Washington County Hospital
Miners Return to Work After Eastern Coal Strike Ends
About twenty seven thousand miners of the Glen Alden Coal Company go back to work in eastern Pennsylvania as a two week plus strike ends. Several cells shut during summer resume operations, employing thousands previously idle.
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Cranton
Tousands
Glen Alden Coal Company
Free Prisoner In Cattle War Sparks Moment In New London
A mob of 400 to 409 broke into New London jail and freed Ronald Hart, jailed for interfering with bovine TB testing. Guards failed to locate him, he was recaptured later, and several leaders were arrested as the town faced a violent outbreak tied to TB testing resistance.
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New London
Get
Ronald Hart
Hart
Henry County
McLeery Announces Interchurch Hallowe'en Party
Earnest Simpson announced the date and place of the inter church Hallowe'en party to be held Tuesday October 27 at the United Presbyterian Church. More details will be announced later.
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Mary Mickey
Earnest Simpson
Interchurch Hallowe'en
United Presbyterian Shurch
Capone’s Income Evidence Highlights Luxuries
In Chicago federal court, witnesses describe Capone’s lavish purchases including a $12,500 auto fleet, $7,298.15 in lamps and furniture, $30 shirts, and dozens of ties and handkerchiefs. The government argues these show a $1,038,084 six year income and potential tax evasion of $215,000. Capone’s bodyguard facing contempt charges and rival gang violence loom as the trial unfolds with more testimony.
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Chicago
AL Capone
Fla
Hiekary Weader
Federal District Court
Jean Rivves
Nack Niles Furniture Company
Chic
Capone
Janes Ii
Wilkerson
Withiwes
D. O'Bunton
Capon Ally
McFarland
Haberdashery
Aland
Earl Corbett
Federal
United States
Phil D'Andrea
Secret Service
Ja L. Quigley
McErlane
McElane
Marian Miller
Quigley
Rial
Bishop Confirms 35 Children Here in Davenport
Right Reverend Henry P. Roh lman bishop of Davenport presided at St James church for a confirmation class of 35 boys. Visiting priests aided including C A Van Waus and Henry Sendbuel her. A procession began service and catechism questions preceded a Benediction. The bishop toured Wellman and Kinross later in the day.
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Henry P. Rohlman
Davenport
St. James Church
J. H. O'Donnell
Paul Horak
Rohlman
Father O'Donnell
C. A. van Waus
Richmond
Henry Sendbuelher
East Pleasant Plain
Gaffney
Mt. Pleasant
Paul Klienfelder
Clearreek
Jackson
Oskaloosa
Hauser
Sig
Wellman and
Kinrose
Columbus Day Observed Here by Knights of Columbus
Columbus day will be observed by the Knights of Columbus in Washington this evening. Jam Devaney of Cascade Iowa supreme director will speak at the K C hall. Other prominent men include Ray Conley Clem Boyle Leo Wegman and local officials. The program begins at 7 20 for members and families with a pot luck supper.
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Knights of Columbus
Washington
Jam Devaney
Cascade
Iowa
Order
K. C. Hall
Ray Conley
Land Clem Boyle
Town City
Leo Wegman
Carroll
Keokuk
Dyersville
Devaney
Chicago
KC Council
Nothing New on Men Held in County Jail
County authorities reported no new information about two men detained since last Thursday. A representative of Illinois state police visited the jail to review the case. Miss Golda Sehulty of Chicago spent Sunday in Washington.
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Illinois
Golda Sehulty
Chizo
Washington
County Health Unit Finds Much Wells Unfit for Use
The Washin ton County Health Unit reports 67 of 104 well examinations used by school children contained cell bacilli. Forty wells have been improved, and private wells were tested after the survey. The three month period covered July through September included extensive health education, dental and First Aid classes, and numerous sanitary inspections and vaccinations.
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Washinton County
United States Public Health Service
Towa Dental Plan
Junior College Hosts Osceola In Home Grid Battle
Cards at Case field prepare for Osceola junior college in a hard contest. Centerville looms next as undefeated Little Six leaders Washington Mt Pleasant Ottumwa still chase top spot.
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Cardinals
Demons
Collegians
Osceola Junior College
Case Field
Preshwatere
Osceola
Red Oak
Creston
Centerville
Washington
Columbus City farmer taken in Junction area
Theodore Hant, 74, a well known Columbus City farmer, died early this morning at his home southeast of Columbus City from heart trouble. Born in Lehigh county, he came to the area in childhood and lived there most of his life. He married twice, survived by two sons Harry of Columbus Junction and Cyril of Detroit, two grandsons Theodore Cline, a brother George, two sisters Mrs Jack Willit and Mrs Rueban Heindel, and two step daughters Mrs John Wyhert and Mrs John Tucker. Funeral plans not announced.
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Mbus Junction
Eodore Hant
Columbus City
Lehigh County
Elizabeth Casabaum
Margaret Hunt
Columbus Junction
Harry
Cyril Hantt
Detroit
Michigan
Theodore Cline
George
Jack Willit
Rueban Heindel
John Wyhert
John Tucker
Aged Wayland Woman Is Dead
Mrs Anna Rottey aged 1 died in bed at her Wayland home about six this morning heart trouble attributed. Neighbor Chris Wery had kept vigil since Saturday. Survived by one foster daughter Mrs Walter Howard of Oskaloosa. Late husband Peter Rothey preceded her. Funeral plans pending arrival of foster daughter. Rothey maiden name Anna Baumgartner.
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Wayland
Anna Rottey
Chris Wery
Rothey
Enberger
Walter Howard
Oskaloos
Howard
Anna’ Baumgartner
Peter Rothey
Children’s Program at Baptist Church Homecoming Rally
A special children's program was presented yesterday morning at the Baptist church for homecoming and rally day. Mrs A A Wing and Lester Thompson led a well-presented program of music readings and a brief play on the decorated pulpit platform. Rev A A Wing gave a short Chemical Talk. Decorations were arranged by Irene Yard Thompson Harold Charles Murdock and ville.
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Baptist Church
A. A. Wing
Lester Thompson
Irene Yard
Mister Thompson
Harold Charles Murdock
Ville
Cotter Savings Bank Closes in Cotter
Cotter Savings bank at Cotter west of Columbus Junction failed to open for business this morning on October 12, leaving customers unable to access accounts and prompting regulatory inspection by local authorities.
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Columbus Junction
Cotter Savings Bank
Cotter
Here
Death of Arthur Elder in Joliet accident
Word came this afternoon of the death of Arthur Elder of Kansas City Missouri a brother of Orville Elder. His death followed an accident at Joliet Illinois. He was about sixty years of age. Further particulars have not been received.
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Arthur Elder
Kansas City, Mo
Orville Elder
Joliet, IL
America To Join League In Protest Over Manchuria
Washington reports Secretary of State Stimson says US seeks pacific means to resolve Manchuria crisis and keeps in close touch with the League of Nations. He notes an independent US action supports the league but opposes war. Tokyo cautions that Japan may defy Washington and the league as talks heat up.
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Washington
United States
Japan
China
Manchuria
Pacific
Stimson
League of Nations
League
Debuehl
United Stat
America
Tokio
United States League
Feagh
League Council
Geneva
Washerton
Notice to file claims against two closed banks
Depositors are instructed to file claims against the two closed banks in Washington by December 17. Claims must match the amounts shown on the banks’ records and notes, and should be posted on the doors as notice.
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Ainst
Washi
Edison Struggling As Health Fades Further
Edison steadily weakening as deathlike coma deepens. The ailing inventor has had little to no food over the past day, with Dr Hubert Howe reporting a gradual decline yet noting pockets of wakefulness and brief smiles.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Hubert Howe
Hubert S. Howe
Dr. Howe
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