Legion to Aid Japan Earthquake Sufferers With Fund Drive
The American Legion in Iowa launches a relief drive after a $3000 pledge to aid Japan earthquake victims. State Commander Halligan says other states will join, with funds to go to the Red Cross for survivors in distressed cities. J R Giesler urges all Muscatine posts to prepare to act, stressing duty and unity.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Japan
Samuel Bownes
the Legion
Legion
Oneoe Des Moines
Bert L. Halligan
Iowa American Legion
American Red Cross
Ieee
National
Iowa
Giesler
Muscatine
Halligan
J. R. Giesler
Muscatine American Legion
American Legion
Tokyo Yokohama earthquake deaths and relief efforts reported
Early dispatches confirm heavy casualties in Tokyo and Yokohama from the quake. Estimates range up to hundreds of thousands dead and over a million homeless, with fires trapping refugees and officials declaring martial law.
West Liberty Farm Sells For 500 Per Acre
Fred Dannerberger bought the Bert Chase farm near West Liberty, paying 500 per acre. The town lists progress with reduced school levy to 32 mills, retired bonds, added bus and teacher, and plans under city manager. Housing shortages and a new bank cashier necessitate housing.
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West Liberty
Fred Dannerberger
Bert Chase
Town
Citizens Bank
Bird
Real estate sale in Tarkio Township echoes strong market
In Shfenandoah Iowa area real estate activity shows with the sale of eighty acres in Tarkio township. Ted Lubling sold to Fred Sumper for 200 dollars per acre. The land has no improvements and is traversed by Tarkio creek. Sumper paid spot cash.
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Shfenandoah, In
Tarkio Township
Ted Lubling
Fred
Tarkio Creek
Germany Ready to Give Up on Ruhr Struggle
Berlin reports Germany at end of ability to finance passive resistance as bankers say the government will push for a Ruhr settlement soon. Officials warn occupied areas worsen as resisters’ unity dissolves and press coverage lags behind political moves.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Grmany
France
Belgium
Ruhr
Rhineland
Streseman
Japan to need heavy lumber imports for two years
Seattle Sept 5 Heavy demands for lumber from Japan for two years were predicted today by Robert B Allen secretary of the western coast lumbermen association.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Japan
Robert B. Allen
Western Coast Lumbermen Association
India Story Tells Dr Bose Life and Views
Dr Suhindra Bose, instructor at the State University of Iowa, spoke to Washington county teachers about his life in India and his impressions of America. He described growing up high caste, education, and his journey from Philadelphia to the Midwest. He also lectured on Asia at the door of America and the awakened orient, closing the Teachers Institute with remarks on life philosophy.
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Washington County
India
Suhindra Bose
State University of Iowa
Bose
America
Philadelphia
Wanamaker Storesthich
P. Colegrove
Cedar Falls
Italy Rejects League Intervention In Greco Italian Crisis
Geneva September 6 The Italian representative Senor Salandra told the League of Nations council that intervention by the league would be unjustified as the matter lies with the inter allied council of ambassadors. He urged Greece bear responsibility and criticized the league’s role. Greece’s former foreign minister Puli said Greece would prove intent by neural commission. Discussion adjourned to an unfixed date. Geneva
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Associated Press
Geneva
Italy
Senor Salandra
Council of the
League of Nations
League
Inter-Allied Council of Ambassadors
Greece
Ms. Puli
Neural
Poincare Receives American Legion Leader Owsley
Paris news report says Premier Poincare today received Col. Alvin Owsley national commander of the American Legion who called to pay his respects.
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Paris
France
Poincare
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
Governor Pinchot Calls Conference of Coal Men Again
Governor Pinchot leads a committee of anthracite operators and mine union officials to a fresh conference in Harrisburg to seek a settlement ending the suspension of mining. No sign of attitude change toward the government peace proposal after the executive session.
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Pinchot
Associated Press
Harrisburg
McAdoo or Ford Next President as Iowa Democrats Debate
Des Moines reports former Iowa Democratic leader Clyde L. Herring predicts either William G. McAdoo or Henry Ford will win the next presidency. E T Meredith attended the Chicago conference and contemplates a Senate bid. Herring says Iowa Democrats favor McAdoo but Ford could win on an independent ticket, possibly aiding a Democratic senator to succeed Brookhart.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
William G. McAdoo
Henry Ford
United States
Clyde L. Herring
Leacher
Des Moiteta
Ch Caco
E. T. Meredith
Meredith
United States Senate
Herring
McAdoo
Ford
Iowa
Brookhart
Doubt Whether the Islands Were Sunk Off Yokohama
New York report questions whether the Bonis Islands southeast of Yokohama were sunk. The dispatch notes uncertainty about a maritime event and cites incomplete confirmations from naval authorities.
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Associated Press
New York
Bonis Islands
Yokohama
No word on Iowa woman in Japan after quake
Des Moines reports the state department has not received word about Nellie E. Truehart of Fort Madison who was in Yokohama during the Japan earthquake. Senator Brookhart's office is aiding the search for lowans in Japan. Bishop Homer Stuntz cited a $1,000,000 Methodist Church investment in Tokyo but has no word on any survivors.
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Associated Press
Press Association
Radio Corporation
Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
Edwin Anderson
United States Asiatic Fleet
San Francisco
Yokosuka Naval Station
New York
Oyama
Hanghai
Count Makino
Imperial Household
Kitasherakawa
Paris
Imperial Palace
Washington
D. C
Ambassador Woods
State Department
Iwaki
H. B. Hitchcock
Nagasaki
Kingasoff
Jenks
Babbitt
Hitchcock
Releavche
Wood
Home Office
Funaashi
Yaumatoto
Des Moines
Nellie E. Truehart
Fort Madison
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Senator Brookhart
Lowans
Dispatch
Homer Stuntz
Nebraska- Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Iowa Red Cross to Raise $80 000
Iowans will be asked to contribute 80000 to the American Red Cross as their share of the nationwide fund for relief of Japan earthquake sufferers. Of this amount 10000 is expected to be raised in Des Moines.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Red Cross
Central Division
Des Moines
Consul on Peel Island Reports Afterquake Contact
A report surfaced confirming that the consul on Peel Island, part of the Guam group, has spoken to Guam repeatedly since the catastrophe, clarifying that the landslide and quake effects were felt in the region.
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Japan
Peel Island
Guam
Hope Dr. Bowers Will Be Returned to Washington
Washington Methodist members express hope that pastor Dr W W Bowers will be returned by the bishop to Washington for another year. The official church board adopted strong resolutions urging his return, noting his popularity and community leadership. Assignments are decided at the Newton conference next Monday morning.
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Washington Methodist Church
W. W. Bowers
Washington
Dr. Bowers
Bowers
Newton
Sun Powered Miniature Engine Demonstrated
A parabolic copper mirror concentrates sun rays on a test tube of water to produce steam that runs a small engine. The demonstration took place in New York and showcases solar power in a compact setup.
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Newry York
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