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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
1
Sofia reports General Rousseff claims Bulgaria has arrested up to 1590 people since the crackdown on terrorists and accuses Moscow of paying agents in Bulgaria. Premier Tzankoff rejects British reports as calumny and defends national justice amid ongoing investigations after the Sveti Kral cathedral bombing.
A Belgrade dispatch cites three British MPs Josiah Wedgwood W Machin der and P D Malone after a Sofia visit. They claim hundreds were killed without trial on suspicion following a cathedral bombing and estimate about six thousand arrests. The Morning Post dispatch warns of potential diplomatic conflict if Bulgaria persists in accusing Yugoslavia.
Fay Bainter hosted the Dream Girl party when Carl W. A. Lynn 48 died from a fractured skull after reportedly falling down hotel stairs. Two Black musical comedy stars were arrested for violating the Ontario Temperance Act. The manager said he escorted Lynn to his hotel before daybreak. Lynn was later found at the bottom of the stairs in his street clothes.
A fierce spring blizzard hit Montana with up to 20 inches of snow in Butte. Wires down, highways blocked, 200 motorists stranded, $150000 repair bill, but no casualties reported. Rain followed the snow easing drifted areas and aiding crops after drought. The storm disrupted rail traffic and reached northwest Wyoming and Yellowstone Park.
The annual Town State Council convention will be held in Dubuque the week of May 24. The Dubuque council marks its Silver Jubilee in conjunction with the gathering.
Vienna and Rome reported that Jugo-Slavia, angered by ministerial declarations before the Bulgarian parliament, demanded an explanation and warned it could sever diplomatic ties over Jugo-Slav legations activity at Sofia.
Chicago April 24 Deputy Superintendent Zimmer took charge of the death investigation after a torso was found in a catch basin near a golf link. No identity or murder clue yet. Elizabeth 22, of Geneva, Illinois, vanished after going to Perry Iowa last October to meet her fiancé.
Cedar Rapids businessmen and state highways officials met Mechanicsville town council and Cedar county supervisors to discuss paving the Lincoln highway through the county. They reported work could begin this year, creating a paved route from Cedar Rapids to Chicago.
The Los Angeles landed at Lakehurst New Jersey at 5 40 this morning after a 20 hour 43 minute flight from Bermuda. Three sacks of U S mail arrived with the ship which was sent Wednesday capt George W Steele said head winds and rough weather slowed the return by six and a half hours compared with the previous Bermuda trip. The aircraft then arrived at its home field and was wheeled into its hangar. The trip down took about 14 hours and Captain Steele called the journey uneventful and the ship behaved beautifully.
The pound Sterling rose to 4.5058 dollars on the London market, its highest level since the war. In Lisbon, the president of Portugal resigned from office, triggering political uncertainty.
Washington interview with Attorney General John G. Sargent argues Americans generally intend to obey laws. He cites growing arrests as better enforcement, notes laws expand with progress, and calls prohibition a success despite issues like secret drinking and red tape thwarting prosecutions.
In Great Falls Montana on April 24 the Wheeler bribery trial neared its close as District Attorney John L Slattery addressed the jury. He warned against sympathy and prejudice and urged that no man is above the law and that the government has proven Wheeler’s charges.
A morning blaze in Mason City destroyed most of the Mason City Tent and Awning Company plant and stock. The loss reached $10,000, with part insured. High winds hampered firefighting efforts before control was achieved.
Severe weather hit western Muscatine county this morning as high winds and heavy rain uprooted trees and toppled a windmill. Minor damage was reported across the area.
Socialist leader Vandervelde informed King Albert in Brussels that he cannot fulfill the mission to form a cabinet to replace Premier Theunis, who resigned on April 6.
Distinct earthquake shocks were felt in several southeastern Massachusetts towns including New Bedford and Middleboro. Brockton reported rattled windows and dishes while no damage was noted. Shocks lasted from a few seconds to about half a minute and appeared to run along a line between New Bedford and Brockton.
During a calculus discussion at Morningside College yesterday Frank Lemar of Howard S D failed to suppress a yawn and needed medical help as his jaw locked while his mouth remained wide open.
The Associated Press reports that Brookhart has gained more than 6500 votes in a recount of machine results in four counties. Hardin added 31 to his total, Polk netted over 490, while Marshall shows one vote for Dan Steck and Story unchanged. The review covers counties using voting machines in last November's election.
Fort Dodge Iowa April 24 The grand jury will meet in special session on April 27 to consider the case of Mrs Albert Hepperle charged with smoking a gun to her brother Frank Clayton while he was in the county jail Clayton used the gun in an escape attempt and was killed by Sheriff John Lochray before leaving the courthouse Mrs Hepperle is free on 1500 bond.
The Globe-Gazette shows readers favor continuing the daily crossword puzzle with a vote of 142 in favor and 40 against. The finding supports ongoing publication of the feature in the Mason City paper.
Paris A shooting affray as youths left a meeting of the National Republican League in Rue Damremont killed three and wounded eight. Police captured two men alleged to be communists with pistols in their hands.
Edwin Dierks remains hospitalized and Miss Viola Hagge injured at home after a strong gust of wind lifted their automobile, flipped it, and threw it against a bee during last night's storm in Clinton.
In Wallace Idaho on April 24 reports say fourteen men are trapped by a mine fire at the Hecla silver lead mine near Burke. Rescue crews under K. T. Starks fight heat and gas as specialists work to reach the 1690 to 2000 foot levels and assess the blaze threatening timbering below the 1600 foot level.
Cor College announced acquisition of land for an athletic field to be laid out this summer. Plans include two gridirons a hockey field and tennis courts with contracts to be set immediately. The field is slated to be ready by next fall.
April 24 rain fell nearly an inch across Linn County aiding pastures and growing crops after a long drought and heat wave with reports of widespread rainfall in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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