31 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
1
Smith defenders rally around his stance on the liquor question as campaign focus shifts to a key policy issue. Supporters cite temperament and leadership while opponents urge stricter controls.
New York reports Dr. Hubert Work, Hoover campaign manager, says the Republican party has started no whispering campaign against Gov. Smith and plans none. Work rejected Senator Joe Robinson's charge in Hot Springs that Republicans are fighting Democrats with whisperings.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination in Hot Springs Arkansas addressing 15 000 to 20 000 supporters. He defends Governor Alfred E. Smiths prohibition stance as a personal right while pledging enforcement of the law and urges farm relief and federal control of the merchant marine. He criticizes Hoover on farm policy and stresses anti corruption themes for the campaign in the south and west.
Geneva Aug 31 The League of Nations will refuse to interpret the Monroe Doctrine a reply drafted for Costa Rica states it is beyond the council to interpret since the doctrine concerns only directly interested states. A secret session considered Costa Rica’s demand with text not yet framed. Spain Netherlands Switzerland Panama Uruguay signatories total 30 of 64 nations remaining to decide. Yugoslavia and Finland later added their names to adherence list.
Five more countries notified the state department of their intention to join the anti-war pact. Luxemburg is listed among the signatories, with communications confirming adherence to the treaty. This expands the pact amid ongoing discussions with allied nations.
Loretta Walker resumes teaching duties in Keo today. Her brother Jack Walker plans to join her tomorrow to resume duties in the city schools.
Washington August 31. Republicans reject a million dollar blitz by the Democrats in the farm belt. James R. Good western manager says you cannot buy the west for a million dollars. He expects women to vote 55 percent for Republicans and favors literature and speaking campaigns with limited expenses. Hoover and campaign leaders feel confident. Hoover plans to campaign on his acceptance speech and avoid answering charges.
In Dublin on August 31 the Irish nation honored Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg as a leader of international peace during a brief visit. He attended a state dinner hosted by President Cosgrave with cabinet members and American Minister Sterling, in repayment for Cosgrave’s visit to the United States.
J C Penney founder and chairman toured Washington forenoon visit with S A Dickerson manager and associates including J V Morne H B Bruere and H G Bryant. He spoke at Centerville Ottumwa Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber events on agriculture and dairy cattle.
About three to four thousand people crowded Riverside for the revived homecoming celebration. Frank Miles delivered the day’s address as Solon beat Iowa City 3 to 0 in baseball. A noon barbecue fed all, with vaudeville, a street parade at 10 30, platform dance, races, music by two bands, and an evening concert by local bands.
Reports from Tirana say the British minister protested Albania naming Achmed Zogu king. Demonstrations in favor of Zogu grew, with hundreds in processions before his home while Italian planes circulated dropping pamphlets. Parliament revises the constitution toward monarchy amid Italian influence and a cautious French view.
Principal urges all pupils to register at once for the new school year. Those attending the high school and junior high should register Saturday forenoon to complete enrollment before classes start Monday morning. At the high school 390 had registered. several still have not enrolled, and Miss Patton hopes to finish by tomorrow morning.
In Wayland, the school bond proposition for a new high school passed in the third election, with 322 votes for and 228 against out of 552 total ballots cast, two spoiled. The race was hotly contested with a record turnout and surprising landslide for the boosters.
Mr and Mrs Tim Hendrickson and two sons of Guide Rock Nebraska are visiting their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J F Simpson. Miss Edith Reed leaves for Keokuk to teach second grade. L A Bingham of Boston arrived in Washington and will stay with Mr and Mrs Lemmon. many Guide Rock residents and Simpson family members went to Davenport for a day visit.
The fifth Dutch Creek fair drew its largest crowd in valley history. Senator Brookhart spoke to a massive audience after a large afternoon gathering, while the Carolina Minstrels entertained inside a jammed chautauqua tent. Nearly 600 enjoyed a chicken dinner served by local women, with attendees from Washington praising the meal.
Premiums announced by the committee list winners in horses ponies and cattle categories. Horses three years old and over first Will Derby second Lee Henry best colt first Lee Henry second Earl Feckly best group of horses Lee Henry grand champion horse Will Derby best mule Zeno Times best mule colt Clarence Fickly ponies first Harold Humston second Marion McClelland third Harold Humston cows Nordyke & son second J D Martin bulls Nordyke & son calf under six months Nordyke & Continued on Page 3.
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