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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
1
Madrid dispatch reports bands of communists and syndicalists vowing vengeance against monarchist rebels. Rioters burned buildings including the central jail and printing shop of General San Jurjo, while civil guards fired on mobs. Troops were sent to San Leandro to halt torched demonstrations across Seville.
Rin Tin Tin, 14, the famous German police dog who starred in silent films, died of old age at owner Lee Duncan's home in Hollywood. Plans had existed to feature him in talking pictures. Rin Tin Tin Jr. will fill the planned roles. The dog was buried in Duncan's backyard.
Springfield Illinois August 11 An emergency wage agreement calls for a five dollar daily base rate to return about 25 000 miners to work next Monday The pact was issued by union and operators after a meeting in Springfield The emergency followed reports that tally sheets showing the union locals ballots in the wage referendum were robbed
President Hoover's address in Washington is scheduled to start at an unspecified time tonight after a report this afternoon. The event centers on the national issues facing the administration and will be delivered from the White House.
Forty five Boston College students are among workers on the new maroon and gold stadium in Newton Mass. They were selected by the College Athletic Association and a portion of their pay goes toward next year's tuition.
Salem Missouri reports a farmer arrested for destroying a beaver dam near Indian Trail State Park. A three year beaver colony effort was ruined by the dam destruction.
Federal figures forecast Iowa corn production at 469,280,000 bushels for 1932, up 10.7 percent from the five year average and 73,258,000 bushels over last year. Oats and barley also rise while potatoes show good prospects despite a July heat wave.
President Hoover will address the nation at Constitution Hall in Washington saying he will go on the record. The speech will focus on economic measures to combat depression while listeners await his stance on prohibition and other issues amid a 4000 audience.
Joe Big Rabbits Connell, a brewery owner who cut prices to challenge the Al Capone syndicate, was assassinated last night in front of his saloon in Chicago. Police say a shotgun blast followed a limousine arrival after a price dispute. Connell once led gang links and unions before dying, with witnesses noting prior warnings to stop price cutting.
The report lists crop expectations with percentages and projected totals: corn at 86 percent for 95 bushels per acre and 6,995,000 bushels total. soybeans 0 percent. tame hay 85 percent. alfalfa hay 85 percent. apples 61 percent and 1,740,000 bushels. peaches 49 percent and 78,000 bushels. pears 50 percent and 8,000 bushels. grapes 85 percent and 7,740 tons.
Gladys Kueneman, 19, of Riverside south, wins the county health prize among 49 4H girls after an exhaustive health and physical exam. Her sister Marie placed second. Gladys will represent the county at the state 4H health contest at the fair. She earns a $5 gold piece from the county medical society.
Adam Horning aged 66 longtime resident west of Valley in Keokuk County died early today at Washington County Hospital after a three month decline He was a Valley church member with planned services at the Valley church and burial in White Oak cemetery Surviving are two daughters Mazie Mau ringe and Ada and a son Floyd Horning His wife Kate Brinning died several years ago
The city golf tournament advances to the semi finals with Stan Smith and Vic Westphal set to clash in the upper bracket. Walt Wells faces the winner of Alby Morman and Guy Knaus in the lower bracket while Dunham Morrison seeks a final round bid. In Class A Tink Shenefelt and Shirley Clark reach more matches, with Ed Morrison and Dr. A W Clow advancing in lower brackets. Consolation matches are moving slowly with a next round deadline set for next Tuesday and Sunday play likely to drop.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Joan Pehler born yesterday morning at the county hospital died in the afternoon. Burial services were held today at Woodlawn cemetery conducted by Dr F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian Church.
Rain causes the Toy Scouts public court of honor to be held tonight at 7 45 at the Methodist church instead of northweet of town. All interested are invited.
Gibson edged Halph in a close match as Guyther sank a long putt to win the set. Montgomery beat Eicher 3 up 2. Stutsman won 2 up 1 in class A. McCleery needed an extra hole to take down Gorham 1 up in class B. In class E consolation Father O Donnell beat Ledger 4 up 3 and Sweet defeated Ross 2 up. Semifinals become 18 holes. prizes displayed at Westphal jewelry store.
Will Rogers jokes that President Coolidge avoids the White House notification due to hay fever. He notes Plymouth Notch Vermont as Coolidge’s home area and mocks politicians as prima donnas while Senator Dickinson accuses Roosevelt of poor timing for the Mayor Walker investigation.
McElhinney and Klotz announce the lease of the City feed yard from H J Whittaker. They will run weekly community sales starting August 20 and remodel the yard with stalls pens and unloading chutes. The firm aims to create a major market in Washington for livestock and assorted goods.
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 11 The Iowa American Legion Auxiliary moves into the final day of its state convention with immediate bonus payment on the agenda. W Karl Hall and Robert Colflesh urged adoption of a bonus resolution as the convention continues. A memorial service featured the unknown soldier tomb replica and readings by Grace Gilbert King and Frank Miles.
An engine on a threshing machine exploded on a site near German Valley Illinois injuring three men. Brothers Philip and Bernard Lamb and Alvin Uden were hurt as the boiler blew skyward and a horse was killed by flying debris. The victims were transported to a Freeport hospital.
The body of Dr. J. Cecil Bhekgey, a prominent physician, was recovered from the Cedar river at Watpaloo. It was found by E. H. Matthias caught in a fence across the river near Sherwoodpark, about two miles downstream from where Dr. Brickley's clothes were found.
Hard rains cancel the Washington county farm bureau picnic at Sunset park. Dinner moves to City Hall gymnasium and this afternoon’s program shifts indoors. 4H judging at Hayes barn is also delayed. Awards are to be given after dinner, followed by Mr Hearst’s address and a Washington pageant by 4H girls.
Last night's through today noon rainfall measured 0.86 inches. Local observers report steady precipitation across the region with lingering showers into mid morning.
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