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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1924

Page

6

Senator and Mrs Brookhart host Ferris at society gathering

Senator and Mrs Brookhart entertained guests for a Chautauqua address by Senator WN Ferris of Michigan. A dinner was served by Mrs Brookhart with Margaret and Capitola Brindley assisting. Guests visited with the senators and Ferris who shared anecdotes as Michigan’s first Democratic senator in 70 years.

J. L. Brookhart WN. Ferris Michigan Brookhart Margaret Capitola Brindley Ferris Senate of the United States

Pershing Visits Des Moines for Defense Day Activities

General John J. Pershing arrives in Des Moines at 8 10 am accompanied by Brig Gen Halstead and Brig Gen Tinley. He tours Fort Des Moines and the Citizens Military Training Camp and plans a radio address on National Defense Day from WHO. He will review the Town National Guard with Gov Kendal, meet state guardsmen, and join events with the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and General Tinley.

Kendal Town National Guard Camp Dodge State Guard Des Moines

New Evidence Shifts View In McCoy Case

The McCoy murder inquiry gained a new angle as Mrs Iva Martin testified she saw two men flee Theresa Mars apartment shortly after the shot that killed the wealthy divorcee. Martin described one man clearly as not Kid McCoy, while a grand jury remains slated to hear further testimony and alienists examine McCoy in custody.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif Theresa Mars Iva Martin Mors Kid McCoy Pugiliat McCoy

Ruhr Evacuation Talks Advance Amid German Split

London reports a conference among French Belgian and German delegates plus the council of fourteen pressed the Ruhr question and a dyestuff delivery issue. Kellogg said the talks should end tonight with a signed agreement while the German nationalist party rejected the terms and urged broader evacuations including Duesseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort.

Dortmund London Council of Fourteen Ruhr Frank &B. Kellogg Berlin

Evangelism as Self Preservation Law Warns Against Heathen Influence

A 19th century Herald of Holiness piece asserts evangelism is a duty for self preservation and warns that heathen influences creeping through society threaten the church if Christians fail to act. It frames outreach as essential to safeguard faith and community.

Innocent Revenge Quote From Matthew Klenry

A quotation on forgiveness and avoiding injury through meekness and quietness. It asserts that innocent revenge lies in passing injuries and overcoming them by restraint. The message presents forgiveness as the best and surest way to defeat wrongdoing.

Matthew Klenry

Two Choices On A Man Of War From The Old Sailor

An old salt speaks to a young apprentice about life at sea aboard a man of war. He declares only two choices exist: one is duty, the other a father's mutiny. The line closes with Rev. A. 8. Woolburne as the attribution.

A. 8. Woolburne

Odd Boy’s Pocket Loot Draws Skepticism

A Southeast Missourian report notes a boy struck by a car was later searched by a doctor who found in his pockets a varied haul of items including five tops sixty brass buttons sixty marbles two oranges a wooden cigarette holder and ten cigarettes. The paper questions whether the collection proves normalcy by noting absence of a toad or white rats.

Southeast Missourian The Missourian

Defense hints at insanity claim in murder case

Defense attorneys suggested proving him insane if charged with murder and intimated that other alienists would be employed to counter the district attorney's experts.

Iowa mothers pensions called widely abused and underfunded

The Iowa Child Welfare commission reports many mothers entitled to pensions receive inadequate amounts while some nonentitled persons obtain benefits. Letters from county officials and social workers highlight abuse, underfunding, and the need for safeguards and a fixed legislative program to correct the system.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa James O. Gance Ogden W. 8. Cooper Madison County Elizabeth Roses Cedar Rapids Karl Peters Clarinda Charles Parsons Society For the Friendless T. J. Edmonds Welfare Commission Commission Iowa Child Welfare Commission

Word Battle in Franks Case Confirms Key Defense Admissions

Chicago August hearing sees Darrow and Singer clash for two hours with Crowe and Darrow wrangling. Defense gains include Singer admitting he asked Leopold and Loeb about the Franks kidnapping and murder, basing sanity on observation. Quinlan’s Illinois murder-plea data offered to push for penitentiary terms.

Associated Press Chicago Franks Clarence S. Darrow H. D. Singer Robert EB. Crowe Mr. Darrow Singer Nathan F. Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Franks James Quinlan Illinois Thomas Fitzgerald Crowe

Stunning chenille crepe outfit with satin panels and fur trim

Materials for the coming season are decorative and rich looking requiring skillful handling. A chenille crepe design features a shirred satin panel in the same color edged with fur for relief. The long smock blouse is bordered with satin over an identical under tunic, creating a versatile outfit for tea, dinner, or day wear.

Walsh assails Coolidge oil probe attitude in Montana

Senator Thomas J. Walsh denounces President Coolidge for ignoring moral aspects of the oil disclosures and turning evidence to government counsel. He praises John W. Davis as a clean government leader and lauds Burton Wheeler for aiding the Daugherty case. Walsh cites honesty, revenue, tariffs, and isolation as campaign issues.

Associated Press Helena Mont Coolidge Thomas J. Walsh Montana Senate Oil Committee Senator Walsh United States John W. Davis LaFollette Burton K. Wheeler Senate Daugherty Committee Wheeler Walsh

De Molay Regular Meeting Announced for Monday Evening

Notice lists Wade Crane M D and Robert Thompson scribe for the De Molay regular meeting at 7 30 PM Monday with the date 55t3. Additional note mentions a bake sale by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church with the 30th anniversary auction to be announced and place to be announced.

de Molay Wade Crane M. D Robert Thompson Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Argentine Flyer Reaches Siam Today

Major Pedro Zanni Argentine round the world flyer arrived in Bangkok Siam today from Tavoy Burma confirming completion of another leg of his long distance flight.

Siam Associated Press Bangkok Pedro Zanni Tavoy Burma

Fashionable seal fur coat with shaw collar display

A stylish coat features a seal fur shaw collar running the front and furred cuffs. It is shown in dell blue with silk thread overdesign producing a lighter tone. The design suggests high appeal for future seasons as weather warms.

Sioux City to send 300 Legion delegates to St Paul meet

Sioux City will be well represented at the American Legion national convention in St Paul next month with over 300 members signed up. A special train of five coaches will depart Sunday evening September 14 at 7 o'clock, stopping at Le Mars Rock Rapids Maurice Doon Orange City and Rock Valley to pick up delegates, returning September 18.

Legion Sioux City The American Legion St. Paul Iowa le Mars Rock Rapids Maurice Doon Orange City Rock Valley

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