Stimson Sees Still Greater Naval Limits After London Conference
Secretary Stimson says London naval conference results cannot all be written into the treaty yet will influence future peace progress. He discussed the outcome by wireless from the Leviathan and noted the London “leaven” may grow stronger in time. Senate forecast favors ratification with cautious praise and no political opposition unless new dangers arise.
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London
Henry L. Stimson
United States
Leviathan
United Press Bureau
England
Stimson
Britain
America
Geneva
Levithan
Senate
Washington
Hoover
Senator Borah
Hammill to Deliver Graduation Address at Washington
Governor John Hammill will give the commencement address for Washington high school and junior college graduating classes. Exercises are set for Wednesday evening, May 28, with 83 high school diplomas expected and seven candidates for junior college diplomas. Rehearsals for the senior class play Happiness by J Hartley Manners start as diplomas are ordered and distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammill
Washington High School
Supt
J. H. Peet
Elas
J. Hartley Manners
Arthur Taylor
Connec
Picture of Horrors Wrought in China by Famine and Civil War
Missionaries from Shansi describe in Shanghai the famine and war devastation in Wei river valley and Shensi. Russell cites more than two million deaths since last spring, with thousands dying weekly and a siege trench around Sianfu filled with corpses. Women sold for as little as twenty dollars as disease and hunger ravage the city.
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China
Shansi
Shanghat
Russell
International Famine Relief In
Wei River
E. W. Burr
Sianfu
Shensi
General rains aid crops across state
General rains exceeding one inch benefited crops and moisture needs across the state except the southwest. Oats reached a good stand but cool weather slowed growth while barley and spring wheat showed good vitality. Pastures, alfalfa, and clover benefited. fruit blossoms varied by region. potato planting continued though frost damaged some plants.
Frost Alert Foretells Cold Night Across State
Last night’s low reached 28 degrees with heavier frost than the night before when it dropped to 34. Tonight’s frost is forecast especially in the east and central portions. Orchards and gardens may suffer damage while Ed Benson and family plan to move to Des Moines this week and George Benson remains in town until school closes.
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Ed Benson
Des Moines
East Jefferson Street
Benson
Centennial School
George Benson
High School Commencement Schedule Released
The commencement plan features class day exercises a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A. W. Henke of the Methodist church and the annual junior senior banquet the Tuesday prior to graduation.
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A. W. Henke
Methodist Church
New Shoe Store to Open Friday in Washington Store
The Welch-Moore Shoe Company announces a store opening Friday with informal events and a planned formal opening May 2. Fred L. Moore leads the Washington unit with Art Prahl and Tra Welch assisting. the Corbin family plans Davenport relocation.
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Welch-Moore Shoe Company
Earle W. Corbin Company
Fred L. Moore
Griswold
Iowa
Howard Welch
Washington
Art Prahl
Corbin
Tra L. Welch
Welch
Northwestern Group
Northwestern
Atlantic
Mr. Corbin
Davenport
Jody
Enna
Hold Junior College Meeting Next Monday
Invitations have been sent to over a hundred local people to attend the Rotary Y's Men's club meeting at the Y M C A community room next Monday night in support of Washington Junior College. Dean Mead will head the program, expected to be a vital and annual event after last year's strong turnout.
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Rotary Y's
Washington Junior College
Dean Mead
Washington Girls Win Columbia Honors
Columbia University announces the 22 Lydia C. Roberts fellowships awarded to Iowa graduates. Fellowships are at least $750 each to pursue advanced study at the eastern university. Barbara Miller of Washington receives journalism fellowship and Eunice Mary Acheson of Washington earns a teachers college fellowship in education.
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Columbia University
New York
Lydia C. Roberts
Iowa
Eastern University
Barbara Miller
Washington
Eunice Mary Acheson
Teachers College
Washington Population Grows by About a Hundred Ten
Preliminary unofficial census figures show Washington's population at 4,807, up 110 from the 4,697 in the last federal census ten years ago. Ward counts are 825 in the first ward, 1,348 in the second, 1,546 in the third, and 1,088 in the fourth.
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Washington
Merta Mitchell
Keokuk
Iown
George Dowell Named To Rock Island Honor Roll
Conductor George Dowell, after forty nine years with the Rock Island, retires with an honor medal and placement on the Rock Island honor roll for meritorious service. He was never laid off or seriously injured and never earned a demerit. Dowell plans to stay active in landscaping at his East Main Street home.
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George Dowell
Rock Island
Headquarters
Dowell
East Main Street
Mrs. Dowell
Washington Junior College Golf Triumph Over Bloomfield
Washington junior college edged Bloomfield in a golf match as four Washington players led by Victor Westphal and John secured a three up victory.
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Washington Junior College
Washington
Bloomfield
Victor Westphal
John
Census enumeration appeal notices city residents
Preliminary census figures in Washington prompt a five day window to correct counts. Enumerators listed by ward include Mrs. Mazie Humble, Miss Frances McCloy, Arnold B. Jones, and Miss Margaret Duff. Residents urged to contact Mayor J. W. Applegate or The Journal if unreachable.
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Mitchell
Mazie Humble
Frances McCoy
Arnold BP. Jones
Margaret Duff
John W. Applegate
Journal
Washington
Washington City
Washington Township
Washington Street
Marion Avenue
Rock Island
Frances McCloy
Arnold B. Jones
Epworth League Meeting Sets Keota Convention Dates
The Oskaloosa District Epworth League plans its annual convention in Keota on Friday and Saturday April 25 and 26. Key officers are listed, with program includes talks by Rev F A Wilder and Dr A W Henke, meals, music, forums, and elections. Delegates and hospitality details announced.
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Keota
Oskaloosa
Epworth League
W. A. Longnecker
G. W. Baker
Malcolm
Kenneth Haworth
New Sharon
Miss Grace Dogget
Corydon Frink
Thornburg
Harold McMullin
Brooklyn
Arthur Ryan
Beacon
Elizabeth Hibbs
F. J. Robins
West Chester
George Gilmore
North English
Oskaoosa
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Earl Houdek
Delta
Esther Lindenmeyer
Delta League
A. W. Henke
Washington
Keota League
North English League
Esther Rittenhouse
Margaret Sylvester
David Philips
Grinnell
Wellman League
Harvard
H. F. Gilbert
Mrs. Lewis Romine Moves From Packwood to South Avenue B
Mrs. Lewis Romine returns from Packwood Iowa to her home on South Avenue B after visiting her daughter Mrs. Clark Bell.
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Lewis Romine
Clark Bell
Packwood
Iowa
South Avenue B
Washington Rotary hears district champion glee club
Members of the Washington Rotary Club heard the district champion high school boys glee club under Miss Elfriedo Cartano with Mat Mangold as accompanist. The boys, under trying circumstances, impressed Rotarians who expect them to win state honors in Iowa City May 2 at 9 30 am. The state contest for the Washington girls trio and the Washington band followed on May 1 and May 3 respectively. The glee club personnel include first and second tenors and basses listed in the article.
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Washington Rotary Club
Elfriedo Cartano
Mat Mangold
Glee Club
Iowa City
Washington Girls
Washington Band
Lawrence Ryan
Rolland Benson
John Young
Herbert Judevine
Francis McConnell
Raymond Witting
Robert Stutsman
Everett Simpson
Burdette Westermark
Donald Benz
Donaldson Stutsman
Berne Enslin
Robert Springman
Ray Mohr
Walter Wells
Eugene Thomas
Tom Duncan
Ernest Meyer
Grant MckKane
Granville Humble
Wayne Brown
Harold Kerr
George Benson
Harold Ahrens
Harvey Coulter
William Kern
Donald Welsh
Gale Henke
First Results of Marble Tournament for Boys
Edwin Griffith reports the marble tournament for grade and junior high boys. three players from each of four grade schools will advance. Heights sends Robert Varney Harold White Hilton Matthews. Wallace sends Willard Edmondson Pat McDole Dale Curl. Lincoln games Hayes this afternoon and Centennial tomorrow with grade school finals likely Friday.
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Edwin Griffith
Heights
Robert Varney
Harold White
Hilton Matthews
Wallace
Willard Edmondson
Pat McDole
Dale Curl
Lincoln
Indian Campaign Violence Surges in Bengal Killings Reported
Fighting between insurgents and troops in Bengal leaves 11 dead. Hathazari near Chittagong sees the heaviest clash as police armories were attacked last weekend. Four killed at Feni during a raid on a police station for arms.
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Calcutta
India
Bengal
Hathazari
Chittangong
Feni
Prison fire at Ohio penitentiary leaves 820 dead
Governor's inquiry resumes as 820 inmates perish and 93 fight for life from burns and pneumonia. 73 described as extremely grave while others are serious. Guards foil a threatened uprising after flames gutted sections G and H. Relatives begin claiming bodies at the morgue set up at the fairgrounds.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.P
Lockhart
Aken
Preston T. Thomas
J. K. Woodard
Woodward
Ohio State Penitentiary
Ohio Fair Grounds
Students Write Poems on Mothers at Washington High
Forty entrants submitted poems in the annual Mothers Day contest at Washington High School. Winners will be printed in booklets and presented to mothers as tributes before Mothers Day. Judge Edwin Ford Piper of Iowa State University selected winners. instructors Miss Jeanette Kyle and Miss Helen Wilson organized the event.
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Washington High School
Mothers Ag
Mothers
Jeanette Kyle
Helen Wilson
Edwin Ford Piper
State Univeristy of
Iowa
Washington School
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J. W. Applegate
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Westphal
Carlton Lytle
Don Benz
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