Relief Work Hastened in Shaken Adriatic Area
Italy reports a major earthquake hit the Adriatic provinces causing extensive damage and many casualties. Officials say about 24 dead and hundreds injured as relief forces mobilize in Sinisagda and nearby areas, with ships damaged and hospitals need rebuilding. An American freighter in harbor tossed by the quake, crews evacuated by lifeboats as medical teams rush aid.
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Italy
Adriatic
Eamusky
Sinisagda
Ancona
Gatto
Amoreq
Farm Howe
Sexigontia
Ofte
Dr A B Smith Home Burglary Reported in Fairfield Iowa
fragmentary state clipping notes a burglary at the home of Dr A B Smith in Fairfield Iowa. The text references the First N e registry and a sheriff investigation with Smith described as a former president of a state Wesleyan college port.
Hartwig Acquitted in Murder Conspiracy Case
A Court in Anamora acquitted Mbert Hartwig of conspiring with a unnamed party to poison her husband. Jurors found the handwriting and evidence insufficient, despite earlier testimony about hiring a witness fee. The trial featured prosecution and defense discussions on motive and the credibility of key witnesses.
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Anamora
Laws
Mbert Hartwie
Olin
Tilde
Hartwig
Sury
Mier
Miner
Sander
Hasan
Canvass for "Y" Ext Tuesday Plan to Meet Monday Evening
A canvass for the Young Men’s extension planned for Tuesday aims to organize a meeting Monday evening. Friends of the institution consider a drive the following day to boost support and participation.
Washington High Faces Demons in Burlington Friday
Washington High's football squad, strong pep and good condition, prepares to meet Burlington at Burlington in a 7:45 PM kickoff after a tough last week. Ray mond may start at center, or Kolosick fills in. Burlington's passing and forward game tested Washington in the Burlington tilt.
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Washington High School
Turlington
Ingle Hounds
Jim Shultz
Hurlington
Burlington
Fort Madson
Burlingto
Washington Equa
Shalt
Raymond
Kolosick
Sunsca Tne
Shultz
Warington
Coe College Directors Debate Merger and Trial Allegations
The Coe College board discusses merger prospects as Beuna Vista officials cite Hartwig case details. Testimony shows Hartwig claimed lack of knowledge of confession contents during the trial while C F Chie presides as committee chair and M Gage comments on initiative.
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Cedar Rapins
Coe Calles
Embansast
Caceving Y Teotay
Bert Sine Ants C. G
Provident
Bly Ecerstang
JW Hiwiddie
Sia
C.F Chie
Vista Pallere MU Mtorr Dikes
Cop
M. Gage ‘Tate
Appretche Coe
Beuna Vista
Iowa Snowstorm Brings First Flurries of Year
Iowa faced its first widespread snowstorm of the season with light flurries and a drop in temperatures. A 40 year old man, Ray Day Carter, was killed in an auto accident during the storm near Des Moines as conditions worsened. The midwest braces for a second cold wave with freezing temperatures and a rain snow mix as temperatures plunge tonight and rebound tomorrow.
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DES Moin Uu
Ray Day Carter
Rock Island
Charles D. Mood
Federal Aeteorologist
Weather Bureau
Midwest
Chicago
J A Morrett Dies in Eldon After Stroke
Joseph A Morrett 67 a long time Washington Dutcher by trade died this afternoon at his daughter Mrs Ray Seaton’s home in Eldon after three weeks of illness from a stroke He had shown some improvement The body will be brought to Washington tomorrow funeral plans were not yet decided
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Joseph A. Morrett
Washington
Ray Seaton
Inquest Planned in Death of Lee Frisk
Coroner L A Jones announced an inquest into the death of Lee Frisk 24 a world war veteran whose body was found in a Wellman area pasture. Initial notes suggested natural causes with heart pains and appendicitis but suspicions of self harm prompted further testing including stomach analysis at Iowa City University lab. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at the Christian church in Kinross.
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L. A. Jones
Lee Frisk
Wellman Commune
Iowa City
University Laborator
Jones
Mr. Frisk
Christian Church
Kinross
Men’s Party Postponed for Methodist Church Group
A party planned for men of the Methodist church and friends, set for Friday evening, October 6, has been postponed and a new date will be announced.
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Methodist Church
Pickett to Enter Drydock After Final Trip
A river tow picket operating along the Quincy Til St. Louis stretch will enter Keokuk drydock for the winter after its last trip Saturday. The tow stage of the river was blamed for the decision and a municipal dock here will handle the vessel during the off season.
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Burlington
Quincy
Til
St. Louis
Keokuk
Voter Interest Rises Ahead of Washington County Election
Washington county voters show growing interest as county officers elections approach next week. State and district candidates have drawn little attention. local advertisements appear to spur activity. Campaigns by candidates for the board of supervisors have drawn some focus, but overall anticipated turnout seems modest unless the final week brings more voters to the polls.
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Indi
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Death of Arthur Walt 22 Ruled Probable Suicide
Eight o'clock this morning the body of Artair Walt, 22, was found seated on his car in the Davis Brothers garage seven miles northeast of town. The head wound suggested suicide. an inquest was to be held as details were checked. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Julius Walt and had worked at the Davis farm for two years. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
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Artair Walt
Davis Brothers
Tawn
Mtr
Julias Walt
Ten Alles
Washington
Davly Forma
Excent
James Davis
Come Out of the Kitchen to Be Staged at H. S.
A college play titled Come Out of the Kitchen is set for November 6 and 7 at the high school. A junior college assembly reports strong progress with a well chosen cast, described as earnest and hardworking, capable of rivaling college productions. The Little Theatre group met to discuss business and an original one act by Verstine Daniels. Mrs Williams reported on a conference about public school dramatics, and forty nine junior students are theatre members.
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Little Theatre
Verstine Daniels
Williams
iTheatre
Three Killed as Plane Falls in Fog Near Boulogne
A six passenger plane from Le Bourget to Croydon crashed in a field near Neufehotel during fog. Three of the occupants including an American were killed. four others were aboard plus an observer. The pilot crawled to summon aid as rescue teams arrived.
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Boulogne
Ec. Ovte
le Tourget
Croydon
Neufehotel
Telepone
Mar Seilles
Pareis
Tral
le Bourget
James Flys
Fredkins
inTidale
MeeNages
Torapkins
Vigilance Meet Friday With County Bankers
A Washington county Vigilantes group and the county bankers association announce a Friday evening meeting at City Hall. Attendees from across the county are expected with WW Nebergali, state chief, to discuss protest methods against robbers and bandits and to seek uniform practices statewide. The county force is being expanded and modernized.
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Washington County Vigilantes Organization
County Bankers” Association
Nebergali
Washington County
Washington
Brighton
Docket issued for November term by court clerk
Printed dockets issued today for the November term of district court with Judge D. W. Hamilton of Grinnell on the bench. Only 81 new cases were filed, many old cases await disposition. Twenty five trials noted for priority when assignments are made, listing several cases including Roe versus Kurtz and others.
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District Court
D. W. Hamilton
Grinnell
Roe
Kurtz
Andrew 5
Farmerg
Merchan
State Kk
Marek Va
Peter Jemdert
Shaw’s speech sparks student fascination across schools
In California on October 30 a vivid account describes thousands of children hearing a remarkable speech via teachers and newspapers. The piece highlights how Shaw’s wit and invention stirred minds while teachers delivered their own lectures and editors published excerpts, debating whether the public benefited from brilliant oratory.
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Calif
Shaw
Miss Avia itterington Attends Girt Reserve Gala
National worker Miss Avia itterington visited the Girt Reserve for a Halloween themed event last night in the faculty room. About 126 guests wore glow decorations, lamplight, and coordinated service by Waiters and advisors. The program featured remarks by William Shannon and greetings from Eugene Thomas, with Sophomores Juntos Boice and Ruth Morrison presenting.
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Advia @itterington
G. A
Girk Reserve
Mia
Homer Stephen
Anrold
Lella Anderson
Eoma Cle
Ens
Harriet Barrett
Ines Frye
Mary Kent
George Freshwaters
Milburn McKay
Kim Shultz
Cours
Eugene Thomas
Ruth Nacle
Morrison
Tan
LeMars Clerk Charged in Embezzlement Case
Former clerk James Sickler of Plymouth County, LeMars, Ia, was arrested today on embezzlement charges after a shortage discovered in his office accounts. Authorities say the alleged theft involved misused funds from the clerk’s office.
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Lemars Ia
James Sickler
Latries Cevst
Plymuath — County
Three Others Escape After a Gun Battle in Kidnapping Case
A gang allegedly extorting ransom from Earl Yocum of Galva was believed to have been involved in a dawn gun battle near a farmhouse on Lone Tree road. Three men fled on foot, while two others escaped in a wrecked car after abductors failed to secure payment. Authorities tracked the gang to a Cambridge farm and continued their hunt as the case unfolded against suspects including Orville Whiskers and Raward MarneOWN. Police noted the motive tied to a ransom of several thousand dollars, with vehicle abandonment and license plate changes complicating the investigation.
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Ren
Kari L. Yoount
Galva
Nhanker
Ind Facia
Lone Tree Road
Tve
Aleren
D Edfarnicy
Shre
Orville Whiskers
Cambridge
Sui
Raward Marne
WALD
Chicago
Fy Posse
Kewanee
Earl
Galva Uillions
Sury House
Winter Snow Arrives in Washington and Iowa Reports
Weather brings first snow of the season to Washington with morning and forenoon flurries. Snow melts quickly on walks while cars and lawns retain a thin white layer. Iowa reports light snow in Charles City and Davenport up to half an inch, with forecasts calling for warmer conditions later tomorrow.
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Washington
Iowa
Charles City
Davenport
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