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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

5

Global tensions and diplomacy mark European scene

Edward W Pickard reviews renewed Polish pressure on Lithuania with Warsaw massing 40 000 troops near Vilna and Berlin mediating while Britain and France settle naval limits. China seeks tariff autonomy with five power talks, Manchuria's stance shifts, Nanking discusses military and financial reform. Hoover and Smith campaign moves mix with farm and prohibition debates. Air mail rates drop boosting routes and letters volume.

Europe Pilsudski Poland Lithuania Germany Berlin Piludski Kevne Vilna Revne East Prussia Danzig Warsaw France Russia

Coolidge Tours Minnesota Iron Range After Gettysburg Monument

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge with son John visit the iron range of northern Minnesota. They tour Hibbing and Virginia mines, see the Virginia Rainey Lake lumber mill, and travel with railway president W. A. McGonagle before returning to Cedar Island lodge.

President Coolidge Col William Colvill Gettysburg Cannon Falls Minn White House Coolidge John Iron Range Minnesota W. A. McGonagle Duluth, Massabe & Northern Railway Hibbing Virginia Virginia Rainey Lake Cedar Island Lodge

Prohibition Era Indicts 138 for City Night Club Violations

A federal grand jury indicted 138 individuals tied to New York night clubs for city law violations. Proprietors named include Texas Guinan and Helen Morgan. Prohibition agents pursued the case, revealing coordinated enforcement actions across the clubs.

Swift New York Texas Guinan Helen Morgan Prohibition

Aviator Courtney and crew force landed at sea

British aviator Charles T Courtney and three companions on a world circling flight from the Azores to Newfoundland were forced down mid ocean. Their radio beacon provided their position and the Minnewaska rescued them within hours.

Charles T. Courtney Azores Newfoundland Minnewaska

Kentucky feud figure dies in Indianapolis years after exile

William S. Taylor, central to a Kentucky governorship feud and linked to the murder of rival William Gobel, died in Indianapolis where he had lived since fleeing after indictment. The Hoosier governor did not honor extradition papers. Other obituaries include Delphin M. Delinas, T. B. Walker, and Judge D. C. Westenhaver. A new board of engineers and geologists will study Owllder dam projects, with Roy O. West stressing independence from Interior policy. Herbert Hoover receives Seaman medal for lifesaving service and Mississippi flood relief efforts.

Erbert Hoover Governor Smith California Long Island Mr. Hoover East Middle West George N. Peek McNary-Haugen Smith Raskob Vance New York Illiam S. Taylor Kentucky William §. Gobel Indianapolis Indiana Hoosier Delphin M. Delinas Harry Thaw Santa Monica Calif T. B. Walker Minneapolis D. C. Westenhaver Cleveland Ohio Owlder Board of Engineers the Interior Roy O. West Interior Department William L. Sibert Charles P. Berkey Denver The Reclamation Service American Museum of Safety Herbert Hoover Mississippi

Brighton Community Gathers for visits and reunions in town

Brighton reports a flurry of visits as relatives from Des Moines Iowa City Oskaloosa and Fairfield arrive. families host theatre trips reunions and a Methodist picnic as locals welcome guests from Philadelphia Muscatine and beyond. resident Frank Hoover home hosts many relatives over the weekend.

Brighton L. D.camp Baby Deg Moines B. V. Garbry Garbry Camp Victor Stacy Iowa City Calla Woodford Basil Jones Robert Oskaloosa Vernon Coffman Vinton Fred Vanerus W. A. Coffman Wm. Bassett Mael Eisnberger Marjorie Philadelphia Coffmans Virginia Barker Chicago Nellie Coffman Barker Milton Heidel U. S. Navy Heidel Muscatine Frances McFarland Ira Schafer Drakesville Williams Fairfield Sarah Pringle Arnold P. J. Harkin Cedar Rapids Wayne Dickinson Washington Scott Dickinson Alverta Carter Abingdon Illinois H. L.gordon Will Bristow Princess Mary Snyder Frank Berry Jesse Berry Mediapolis Bert Brown Preston Hoover West Chester Frank Hoover Elizabeth Lamansky

Social News from District No. 5 Community

Mrs Lloyd Humston reports a busy period with visits across families in Keota Victor Iowa and New York. Relatives from California to Wisconsin called or visited including Mr Laurel Stewart and Miss Ruth Norton leaving for Victor Iowa soon. A large picnic near Town City hosted 87 relatives and friends last Sunday.

Mary Margaret Brady Jacksonville Edgar Porter Cliff Maple J. N. Phillips Laurel Stewart Wisconsin Jno. Carris Leta Keota Frank Pringle Burl Ernest Carlson Roth Baby Lloyd Humston Lonzo Booth A Welman New York Elmer Cherry Ruth Norton Victor Iowa Chas. Hebner Riley Miller Wm. Pulver California Frank Heinzman Pulver Mrs. Heinzman Elmer ,Cherry Clarence Fulton Geo. Fulton Donald McLaughlin Jessie Dowell Alice Hunter

Rexall Orderlie Relief for Constipation Found

A Battle Creek physician notes constipation causes misery but Rexall Orderlie tablets offer relief by drawing water into the colon to soften waste and initiate a gentle natural movement. Each night dose promises a brighter morning with 24 tablets for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.

Battle Creek Rexall Orderlies Rexall Drug Store

Local social notes in draught of gatherings and visits

Mrs Edgar Porter and many families were entertained at the Lloyd Humston home. Visitors include Roger Johnson Wellman and Anna Wolfe of Iowa City with Claude Rhodeberh’s family. Eula Cherry recovering from surgery. Threshing continues as corn gathering looms. rain hoped away. Charles Vincent in Cleveland after uncle William Campbell’s death.

Arch Owens Frank Pringle Topeka Kansas Charles Barthelow J. B. Fulton Margaret Ruth Roy Ellis Oklahoma Elmer Cherry Jay Brown Lauder Kennedy Clayton Bear Clayde Knapp Chas Cherry Ben Briley Earl Birney Harley O’laughlin Anna Jim O’laughlin Kalona Edgar Porter Harve Humston Robert Risk Iowa City Cy Bush Lloyd Humston Roger Johnson Wellman J. N. Phillips Anna Wolfe Lowally Claude Rhodeberh Harve Porter C Jaynce Jackson Clarence Chicago Fred Werner Eula Cherry Geo. Mas Son Eula Pete Berdo Mrs. Bush Will Marie KE. L. Barthelow Jno. Woods Lloyd. Humston Charley Welsh R. G. Vincent Martha Mary Cassilos Cedar Rapids Keota Viola Fuhr Charles Vincent Cleveland Ohio Wm. Campbell Bush Irene Marie

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