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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1923

Page

5

Story of the Sorrowing Mother

Mrs Dora Diamond pleads as she shows a baby photo of Morris Diamond, 27, and his brother Joseph, 21, jailed for murder in a bank heist with $43,000. The Diamond family, Bensonhurst residents, faces public scorn while two bank messengers are dead and four sisters react to arrests.

Brooklyn N. Y Dora Diamond Morris Barlow Diamond Morris Joseph David Maurice Diamond Jane Sally Eldwat Leona Bensonhurst Broadway West End Haverc New York Davey

Masons Start Erection of National Washington Temple

The cornerstone of a four million dollar Masonic memorial to George Washington was laid in Alexandria Virginia with President Coolidge and cabinet members present. The George Washington National Masonic Memorial will rise 200 feet atop Shooters Hill and house relics of Washington in a 32 acre setting.

Prems Alexandria George Washington Coolidge George Washington National Thomas Jefferson James Madison United States Greece Rome H. W. Corbett Washington Alexandria-Washington Mount Vernon Potomac Capitol Virginia Grand Lodge of Charles H. Callahan Louis A. Watres Scranton Penn George Washington Masonic Memorial Association William Howard Taft James H. Price Potomac Valley Great Washington Memorial Hall Freemasonry Memorial Hall Museum Capitol Building Washington Homestead Helme & Corbett New York Briugene Oosgood Detroit Olmsted Brothers Brookline Mass Carl Rust Parker Geo. Washington Williams General Washington Shooters Hill Grand Lodge Pennsylvania

Close Friend of Prince of Wales in Iowa

The Associated Press reports in Iowa City that George M. MacLean former Iowa university president and longtime head of the American University Union in London remains unsure who the Prince of Wales will marry. MacLean known as the prince's pal in London has no clue about marriage plans.

Associated Press Iowa City Prince of Wales London Prince George M. MacLean Iowa Maclean American University Union

Department Store Trade Expands in Seventh Bank Area

Des Moines December 1 The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports October 1923 department store trade and overall merchandising growth in the seventh district with a 20 percent rise in October collections over October 1922 and a nearly 20 percent district gain over September. Wholesale and retail sectors show varied patterns with dry goods and grocery trades differing by season. department store accounts outstanding rise to 47.6 percent.

Des Moines Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Reserve Board

Bank Robbery Fear Grips Midwest Town Amid Crime Wave

A town wrecked by a rising crime wave endures thefts and gun incidents. Bank staff endure hazards as bandits stalk streets and storekeepers refuse credit amid mounting fear. Citizens warn others to stay indoors while authorities struggle to restore safety.

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