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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1924
Page
7
Halle Germany July 16 fencing matches popular in many universities face possible discontinuation after a fatal accident at the University of Halle Herbert Movelor son of a wealthy manufacturer bled to death from a stab below the belt with public dissatisfaction rising over the sport.
A listing of radio schedules from multiple stations across the U S including WSB Atlanta WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago WLS Chicago KYW Chicago WLW Cincinnati WJAX Cleveland WFAA Dallas WWJ Detroit WTAS Elgin KFKX Hastings WDAF Kansas City KHJ Los Angeles WHAS Louisville WGI Medford CKAC Montreal WJZ New York WIJY New York WEAF New York WOR Newark KGO Oakland WOAW Omaha WOAR Philadelphia WFI Philadelphia WIP Philadelphia KDKA Pittsburgh WCAE Pittsburgh KGW Portland KPO San Francisco WGY Schenectady WRBZ Springfield and WCRD Zion detailing programs, times, orchestras, talks, concerts and special features.
New figures indicate Austria after World War I remains gender imbalanced with 1,078 women for every 1,000 men, compared to 1,023 in 1910, reflecting ongoing wartime losses but little change in overall ratio.
A new group the American Veteran and Allied Patriotic Organization forms with temporary national headquarters in Little Rock Arkansas. It aims to unite all veteran and patriotic societies from wars involving the United States and to promote American citizenship and observance of patriotic days. National officers include Captain B L Maloney and Mrs Samuel Preston Davis with others named. Local and state councils planned to coordinate activities and promote humanity and reverence for the dead. Membership allows allied groups by adhering to its constitution and rules, with associate status for organizations providing community service.
Aug. 6 New York Many American track and field stars prepared to retire after Paris with nearly half of the U S sprint greats signaling departure. Charlie Paddock Jackson Scholz J Alfred Leconey Loren Murchinson and Joie Ray are among those nearing the end as golf and business pull them away from the cinder path.
In Moscow on July 15 the Soviet authorities test a new thermolite house by engineer Peter Galakshoff. The wall fills between outer and inner boards with a liquid mix of Sawdust straw leaves lime plaster and antiseptic. The finished home is moisture proof decay resistant insect proof and fire proof and can be built for about 25 percent less and in under six weeks.
A Chicago Furniture Mart feature details its 16 story block sized at 240 by 467 feet totaling 1,250,000 square feet across 28 acres. It notes 20,000,000 cubic feet of space, heavy foundations, and extensive materials including steel, brick, cement, lumber and plastering. The Gothic exterior and a 750-seat top floor restaurant are highlighted as part of its grandeur.
London July 18 The Glamorgan Wales Chamber of Commerce petitions the government to restore prewar beer brewing duties allowing farmers to brew for family and workers without taxes. The move emphasizes Britain as a beer drinking nation and seeks tax relief.
William H. Singleman files for divorce from Mary Singleman alleging desertion after a brief marriage in March 1913 at Rock Island Iowa. Court term begins September 2 1924 in Washington Court House. failure to appear may lead to default and judgment.
The largest orchestral organ in the world will be installed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Pipes may reach 64 feet in length, with lumber in a single pipe capable of building a bungalow. Bass chamber vibrations could knock a person unconscious if the tone were uncontested.
The Sacramento dispatch reports prolonged drought in California reducing mountain stream water to 90, making trout vulnerable to anglers and predators. The state fish and game commission notes alarming declines across trout species and ongoing efforts to sustain their populations.
A new clamp designed to hold mitered wood pieces securely during gluing or nailing has been invented. The device helps keep angles precise and joints aligned during the woodworking process.
In London on July 18 King George and Queen Mary met Dominion Parliaments leaders visiting Britain. The informal gathering at Westminster Hall marked their first meeting with empire legislators with no formal speeches. High officials welcomed them and introduced overseas representatives individually.
Paleontologists in California report a mastodon fossil estimated at 7 000 to 10 000 years old. The find adds to regional evidence of late prehistoric fauna in the area. Local researchers will study the site for more details.
A playful exchange between a flirtatious officer and a motorist in Santa Barbara creates a light moment captured by local readers. The banter centers on a waved greeting and a humorous remark about an imagined colleague.
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