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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1924

Page

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Leoplod Loeb case witnesses testifying in Chicago court

Defense introduces lay witnesses in the Leopold Loeb murder hearing as the state contends one witness committed perjury. Miss Lorraine Nathan testifies on Loeb’s conduct while defense and state debate about prior statements. Dr Bernard Glueck argues healthy parent child relations hinder juvenile crime.

Associated Press Chicago Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Bobby Franks Robert F. Crowe Lorraine Nathan Crowe Loeb Franks Miss Nathan Greens Acres Toe John R. Caverly Robert Franks Robert E. Crowe Max Schrayer University of Michigan Bernard Glueck Bureau of Children’s Guidance New York Glueck

Nelson and Baker Win Nominations in Missouri Primaries

Dr Arthur W Nelson of Bunceton Democrat and Sam A Baker of Jefferson City Republican won party nominations for Missouri governor in Tuesday primaries. Late tallies show Nelson leading by about 60 000 votes and Baker by about 40 000. Kate Morrow led Democratic race for secretary of state while Alice Moyer Wing appeared defeated in the 13th district race. all fifteen congressmen seemed renominated.

The Associated Press ST. ‘Tours Arthur W. Nelson Bunceton Sam A. Baker Jefferson City Nelson Baker Kate 8. Morrow James T. O'Brein St. Louis Alice Curtiss Moyer-Wing 13Th

Honduras Rebels Kill 2 Americans in Honduras

Two Americans were reported killed in San Mateo de Colon as General Peralta led a rebel attack. Government forces guard the frontier while American marines may be sent to the border. War Minister Gregorio Ferrera fled the capital with troops and arms in open rebellion amid rising hostilities near the Nicaraguan border.

Itty Associated Press Managua Nicaragua San Mateo de Colon Honduras Peralta Tegucigalpa Gregorio Ferrera

Iva Spangler Visits Washington from Crawfordsville

Iva Spangler of Crawfordsville is in Washington today to attend meetings and engage with local officials. The visit centers on networking and exploring potential projects during her stay.

Iva Spangler Crawfordsville Washington

Roosevelt warned France and Germany to avert world war

Dr. Tyler Dennett said President Roosevelt understood the Far East as part of European politics and that his warning to France and Germany helped prevent a broader war. He cited a 1905 memorandum showing Roosevelt aligned the United States with a stance similar to Britain in the Anglo Japanese alliance and cited Roosevelt’s 1904 warnings amid Europe near a global conflict.

Williamstown Mase Tyler Dennett Washington Roosevelt France Germany Dennett United States Portsmouth Russia Japan England Europe

Capper and Davis Lead Kansas Primary Returns

Returns from the Kansas primary show Senator Arthur Capper and Governor M. Davis holding large leads for re nomination with about 30,000 to 96,000 margins. The Republican gubernatorial race narrows as B S Paulen’s edge over M E Reed and ex Governor W K Stubbs shrinks. For the Democratic US Senate nomination James Malone leads Edward T Hackney in a five man field.

Associated Press Kansas City Kansas Arthur Ber No M. Davis B. S. Paulen Fredonia M. E

Big naval airship Shenandoah to visit Iowa fair

Des Moines hosts the Shenandoah during the state fair week with plans for an aviation field anchor and crew entertainment. The airship will also tour Kansas City Omaha Denver and St. Louis under guard by a state unit. Citizens of Shenandoah petition for the dirigible to pass through their town on its western voyage.

Associated Press Des Moines Kansas City Omaha Denver St. Louis Fairgrounds Aviation Field National Guard Kendall State Fair Shenandoah Ecitizens United States Naval Department Iowa City

Craze Woman Kills Son in Waterloo River Tragedy

Waterloo case reports 80 year old Mrs Marie Mahertes killing her six year old son by throwing him into the river below town at 11 30 am. Neighbors notify police and the woman, believed insane, admits to the act without explanation.

Associated Press Waterloo Marie Mahertes

Far East Conflict Localized to Ease European Tensions

The report notes that the situation was narrowed to the Far East and potentially averted a wider European clash. Details emphasize diplomatic steps and regional focus, with quotes highlighting measured responses and the avoidance of broader war.

Airmen Leave for World Flight From Langley Field

Lieutenants George C. McDonald and Wa. FE. fertrandi departed Langley Field at 11 28 am for Pictou Nova Scotia aboard the Douglas cruising plane carrying Lieut Wade to continue the world flight. An East Greenland base at Ekalu it is located about 750 miles from Reykjavik Iceland as the next hop. A safe harbor at Kungnat is available for supply ships and plane recovery if needed.

Newport News George C. McDonald Fertrandi Langley Field Pictou N. S Leich Wade Washington Army Greenland Ekaluit Army Air Service Reykjavik Iceland Milwaukee Kungnat

Maytag Holds Conference on Budget Work with Hogue

Fred L. Maytag former acting director of the budget met with Budget Director E L Hogue to review early operations under the budget law. Maytag presented a resume of accomplishments and suggestions for smoother implementation. A new assistant director has not yet been appointed and a candidate had not accepted by noon.

Associated Pross Des Moines Fred L. Maytag Kendall Senate L. Hogue Maytag Hogue

Republicans Plan Campaign Strategy For 1924 Nomination

Washington Aug 7 The Republican party campaign plans are to be reviewed here next week with political leaders present for notification of President Coolidge and for discussion of nationwide surveys. Coolidge has been receiving daily reports but details of campaign plans remain undisclosed.

Associated Preac Washington Republican Party Coolidge

Brewster Named Republican Governor Candidate in Maine

State Senator Ralph O. Brewster who ran with the Ku Klux Klan ticket was declared nominated for governor by Republicans after a June primary. A recount changed the official returns from a Farrington lead to Brewster by 581 votes, up from an initial 20 vote margin.

Associated Press Portland Maine Ralph O. Brewster Frank G. Farrington State Senate Brewster

Ming River Flood Ravages Foo Chow Fukien City

Floods in Foo Chow Fukien along the Ming river doubled as the second worst on record. Two weeks of rain led to a five inch downpour on June 22 with flooding six to twelve feet deep. The Bridge of a Thousand Ages and low city sections were wrecked. the governor's HQ partly demolished and one bodyguard killed, six injured. Deaths in the city may reach fifty. rice crop in Ming Valley wiped out.

Associated Press Foo Chow Fukien Ming River Ming Valley

Walton Nominated by Democrats for U S Senator in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma City J C Walton former governor leads Congressman E Howard as results trickle in from 2 996 precincts with Walton ahead by 4084 votes. Walton a strong foe of the Ku Klux Klan appears poised to win the Democratic nomination while Republican W B Pine receives Klan backing. Incumbent congressmen lead in contested districts.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Howard J. C. Walton Oklahoma Robert Owen Walton Precinta C. J. Wreightaman Ku Klux Klan Wrightsman W. B Pine Okmulgee Pine

La Follette Holds Early Campaign Conferences

Senator LaFollette begins a busy campaign period with a limited set of conferences. He rises early, attends to morning papers, and travels by short trips, insisting he is in excellent physical condition as supporters urge restraint until the arduous phase ends.

Associated Prensa Washington LaFollette Mr. LaFollette Capitol Senator LaFollette

Youth Disappears From Military Camp at Des Moines

Lester Allen Lapidus, 17, vanished from the Citizens Military Training camp at Fort Des Moines Sunday night. Military and police authorities, with aid from his father, search for the Omaha family member, suspected to have fled after fearing camp rule consequences.

Associated Preas Des Moines Lester Allen Lapidus Citizens Military Fort Des Moines

Mother of Mrs H M Towner Dies

Mrs Horace M Towner sails to New York with the body of her mother Mrs De Greene Cole who died last Sunday. Burial is planned at Corning Iowa on August 14 with services in New York and the Midwest arranged.

Associated Press San Juan P. R Mra Horace M. Towner Gov. Towner New York de Greene Cole Corning Iowa

Allies and Germans Reach Dawes Plan Agreement

London August 7 The Allies and Germany reach a complete agreement on how defaults are to be declared under the Dawes plan. Talks in Downing Street address restoration of Germany's economic unity and reparation receipts transfer. Ambassador Kellogg reports a good conference atmosphere and optimism for agreement without undue difficulty.

London Germany General Committee Downing Street Kellogg Kelloge Daily Chronicle United States Paris

Republican prospects brighten in Northwest

A Minnesota representative reported improved Republican prospects in the Northwest, noting rising farm prices would aid Coolidge. He urged opening regional headquarters in Minneapolis to coordinate campaign efforts in Minnesota and the surrounding area.

Associated Press Washington Minnesota Coolidge Northwest Minneapolis

Promise Relief to Eastern States in Heat Wave

Weather officials forecast relief from the eastern heat wave by tonight or tomorrow after three days of intense heat that caused several deaths and many prostrations. Temperatures across the middle United States began to fall this morning as the heat waned. The far northwest reported a 60 degree reading.

Associated Press Washington

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Schrayer Darrow Michigan Mr. Crowe Mr. Darrow Pault Missouri Ceived Plees Albania Frederick TP. O. Wood Wood Alded Capper Davis Iowa Fair DES Moines Far East Lieut. L. Wade Canadian Sauk Centre Minn Villard China U. S. Senator H. M. Towner DAWES
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