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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1927

Page

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Plan Appeal for Radicals See No Hope

Boston August 12 The defense for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti prepared for a Supreme Court hearing next Tuesday after four appeals. The prisoners, at Cherry Hill, remain hopeful only for delays as Sacco fasts and Vanzetti resumes limited meals amid fears of the electric chair on August 23.

Boston Supreme Court Nicola Sacco Hartolomeo Vanzetti Sacco Vangetti Cherry Hill Vanzetti

False Affidavit in Car Sale Alleged

Hugh A. Piper waived a preliminary hearing before Justice J. W. Patton and was bound over to the grand jury on a perjury charge in a case tied to a car sale. The state auto mobile department states the memorandum of sale misrepresented the original buyer, affecting license fees and prompting a campaign against reporting lax sale dates. Milo and Elmer Steele are involved as buyers in the chain.

Hugh A. Piper Justice of the Peace J. W. Patton Grand Jury Charles Laffer Sigourney State Automobile Department Piper Milo Steele Milo Elmer Steele Elmer Steele

Keota Junior Band to Play at Dutch Creek Fair

Keota sponsors two bands with the junior ensemble set to perform at the Dutch Creek fair on September first. The junior group previously entertained fairgoers last year while the senior band under Milimarn McKay of Washington continues a strong season with regular downtown concerts in Keota.

Keota Dutch Creek Milimarn McKay Washington

Mrs Arthur Ruebaum Tours Idaho Cities

Mrs. Arthur Ruebaum visits Pocatello and Twin Falls during a two week trip through Idaho, stopping at noted sites and enjoying local hospitality.

Arthur Ruebaum Idaho Pocatello Twin Falls

Northern Chinese Battle Near Pukow With Southern Army

Reports from Nanking say a clash between northern and southern troops was nearing Pukow. Dispatches warn Chiang Kai-Shek’s position could fracture if the Hernerns advance, while Yat-Sen’s Cantonese flags were seen as tensions rose amid large orders for republican banners.

Shanghai Pukow Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Yat-Sen

Fun Night Opens Chautauqua With New Features

Scattered reports indicate Chautauqua opens Tuesday with a night of entertainment never before seen on the Chautauqua platform. Journal sources warn details are scarce and secrecy surrounds the program, but promise a lively home talent infused show.

Chautauqua Journal Chautanaua Weohington Lyceums Demeonstrate Street

Campbell siblings begin two week Missouri trip

Harry Campbell and his sister Miss Mae Campbell leave Tuesday for a trip through Missouri and Kansas to Ovarka. They will visit Mae's mother Mrs Louise Dillenger in Mount Ida Kansas and stop at Dr Adams' home in Kansas City before returning about two weeks later.

Harry Campbell Miss Mae Campbell Missouri Kansas Viet Mae Campbell Louise Dillenger Mount Ida Dr. Adams Kansas City

Cancellation of European Debts Urged

Williamstown Massachusetts August 32 Thirty million acres of American farming lands are threatened with non cultivation because of the United States attitude on foreign debts high tariff and the McNary Haugen bill Henry A Wallace editor of Wallaces farmer and son of the late Henry C Wallace urged cancellation of war debts reduction of the high tariff and adoption of a plan similar to the McNary-Haugen bill for farmer relief He argues postwar debt issues harm farmers by reducing Europe purchasing power and that debt cancellation would boost Europe buying of American farm products by about 100 million dollars annually while lowering tariffs and aiding McNary Haugen style relief.

Williamstown Mass United States Henry A. Wallace Wallace Farmer Henry C. Wallace Institute of Politics Today Europe McNary-ilangen

Washington Horseshoe Team Defeats Stockport Visit

Seven Washington pitchers beat a Stockport group at Mt. Pleasant Park with four handed games 17 to 10 and single events led by Wallington 49 to 45. Washington’s captains and players included Will Roberts Andy Blattner Sam Warren and Griff Humphrey with A J Stickler as captain. A return match is likely to be played here.

Washington Will Roberts Andy Blattner Sam Warren August Zietlowsky Ernest Miller Rolla Forner A. J. Stickler Griff Humphrey James Morrow Lyman Bunce T. J. McElhinney Green Squire Joe Wagner Briley K. BE Nagley Charlies Caldwell Jake Hotle Stockport

First Church Choir Plans Cantata Next Sunday Evening

Miss Carolyn Hamilton announces a cantata Prayer Promise and Prayer by W. J. Neidlinger to be sung by the First Church choir next Sunday at 7 30 pm. The program features 85 voices with solo turns by Ruth George H H Methery Helen Livingston Irene DeLong and Marion McLauchlin.

Carolyn Hamilton First United Presbyterian Church J. Neidlingery First Church Ruth George H. HM. Methery Helen Livingston Irene DeLong Marion McLauchlin

Steamship Ansonia Seized With Million Dollar Liquor Haul

New York police and coast guard captured the steamship Ansonia at Staten Island dockyard after a pursuit. Cargo valued at about 1 million dollars of liquor was seized along with 86 men, six trucks, and three cars. Boatswain G A Loomis boarded and captured the crew. The ship was later pursued and overtaken near the Statue of Liberty with 39 arrests reported.

New York Ansonia G. A. Loomis Coast Guard Staten Island St. George

Curtis McClellan Dies After Ill Health In Washington Home

Curtis D. McClellan died about 10 20 this morning at his daughter Mrs S J Boyd 709 West Main street He had suffered stroke and heart ailment since two years ago He was born October 4 1854 at Middletown Iowa and lived in Washington since 1890 Survived by five of six children twenty grandchildren and one sister Funeral plans pending relatives distant

Curtis D. McCleLland S. J. Boyd West Main Street Ile Mr. McClellan Middletown Iowa T. B Amanda (Parshall) McClellan Marid& Alice Bidwell F. BB Rockford S&s. J. Boyd Washington Guy Hold Burdington Washington Post Office McClelan

Frey Correspondent Notes Local News and Obituary

Local column records social visits funeral notices and community events. Names incl Genevieve Haugstein Franklin Wittmer Ed Kraul ll and families Tom Holmes Arthur Mitchel J A Frey and others include trips to Pleasant Plain Moline and Austin Minn with church and county events at Crawfordville and Calhoun.

Enoble Otto Frey Franklin Wittmer Ed Krauill Sam Wittmer leHayvre Genevieve Huagenstein Franklin Aveuatu Iowa Laurence Squrtz Arthur Mitchel Carl Johnson Mr. Mitchel Arthur Arna Mitchel Moline Joseph Munet P. J. Schantz Peter Nicolaus J. A. Prey Trey Pleasant Plain Philanthia Tom Holmes Alfred Keith

Air Race Frisco to Honolulu Postponed to Tuesday

Nine trim airplanes bound for the Honolulu prize flight postponed take-off from noon today to Tuesday as pilots and Oakland and Honolulu committees work to better condition planes for the 2000 mile Pacific crossing. Five crews listed include Miss Mildred Doran among the San Francisco entrants.

Frisco Honolulu San Francisco Cal Oakland Senttemen Pacific Iaet Bennet Griffin Pardeaville Okla Norman Goodard Charles W. Parkhurst Peoria Aurele Pedlar Grand Rapids Mich Dieudonne Costes United States

Local Notices From Columbus Junction Area

Col umbus Junction items list guests from Fort Worth Conesville Galesburg and Letts. Local births visits and trips noted along with a church marriage at Muscatine and a Cotter residence plan.

Columbus Junction Clara Luking Fort Worth Tex Pred Annas

Crawford area notes from families and visitors

Mrs. Joe D Sehlatter correspondence lists Omer Boshar and William Sehlatter families visiting Michigan for two weeks. Lyman Johnson and daughter spent Wednesday with Effie Wittmer and children. Ernest Seabranch and family were Washington callers last Monday. Joe Schlatter and family were Winfield callers Saturday evening. Ezra Conrad and Albert Mroyenberg were Winfield callers Saturday. Hugh Conrad lost a horse Saturday. Lyman Johnsons and children visited Elmee Martin in Wayland Sunday. Allie Saltzman of Salem visited relatives Saturday night and Sunday. The Schlatter and Wittmer families hosted gatherings, Veda Stryker left for Asheville NC to teach this fall, will visit brother Dr. Paul J. Stryker in Detroit en route. Stryker taught in Asheville last year and summered with Rev and Mrs W R Stryker.

Crawpford Omer Boshar William Sehlatter Michigan Mra Lyman Johnson Hffie Wiltmer Conrad Ernest Seabranch Washington Joe Schialler Winfield Mr. Pleasant Crere Ezra Conrad Albert Mroyenberger Hugh Conrad Elmee Martin Wayland Allie Saltzman Salem Jacob Schlatter Effie Wittmer Hirnest Seabranch Ed Roth Cleves Wittmer Danguent Davida Neblatter Betty Hieve Bablare Joe Seblatter Veda Stryker Ashville North Carolina Paul J. Stryker Detroit Strykter W. Rh. Stryker

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