Spees Enters Prison Today in Quick Time
Sentenced individual Spees begins prison term swiftly this morning, entering custody without delay as the court enforces the sentence.
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Spees
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
1
Spees Admits Murder of Middletown Farmer
George LeRoy Spees confessed to killing John Shurtz on September 14 and was sentenced to life in Fort Madison. Mrs Kathryn Shurtz, found guilty of first degree murder, faces transfer to Oxford City Iowa as she nearly collapsed leaving the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prensa
Burlington
Iowa
George LeRoy Spees
John Shurtz
Middletown
Fort Madison
George Spees
Indiana
Kathryn Shurtz
Bloodhounds Used to Track Negro Attacking Girl in Texas
Bloodhounds are rushed to Huntsville and Streetman to trace a masked Black assailant who attacked a 20 year old white girl at her Streetman home. He seized her in the yard, gagged her with cotton, and fled as authorities mobilize influx of excitement in Streetman and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coriscion
Texas
Huntsville
Iowa's Complete History Records Highlight State's Growth
The Iowa Historical Department inventories more than 24 000 items showing the state's development from prairie land to a leading agricultural power. Exhibits include Sac and Fox artifacts, Civil War flags and a World War I casualty photo record. A vast library of 25 000 volumes contains town families histories, county records and original manuscripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Union
Historical Department of
Edgar R. Harlan
N. E. Kendall
Julien Dubuque
Historical Department
Harlan
Nature's Penalty Duty Omission Obscures Hidden Truths
A reflective aphorism attributed to Ruskir notes that skipping duties hides essential truths, urging careful responsibility and moral clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskir
Local residents visit relatives and attend funerals
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Edgar returned Saturday evening from Morning Sun after visiting relatives. Mrs. Huston and daughter Hope spent Saturday in Washington and returned to Crawfordsville. Miss Leota Adams and sister Naomi of Crawfordsville were here Saturday and returned home. Leota teaches there. Mrs. L. D. Shaffer, from Brighton after attending Mrs. Morgan’s funeral, passed through Saturday evening en route to Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lloyd Edgar
Turkish Law Draws From Koran In Sultan's Rule
The article states that the Turkish empire bases its laws on the Koran and that the sultan's will is absolute unless it conflicts with Mahometan religious truths as set forth in sacred quaranic texts.
Decreasing Oil Supply Declared Not Alarming by Expert
Chicago December 11 The alarm over shrinking oil supply is viewed as needless says T H Manning of the Industrial Research Laboratories In a forecast for future motor fuel he promotes a single distillation step that converts crude to a high grade fuel with minimal processing This would reduce reliance on current refin ing and reprocessing methods and curb worries about diminishing resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
T. H. Manning
Industrial Research Laboratories
Manning
Taft Accepts Invite to Dougherty Hearing
Chief Justice Taft told House Judiciary Committee chairman Volstead he would appear if called to testify on Dor Dougherty’s case. The exchange occurred in Washington with Taft confirming his availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Volstead
House Judiciary Commission
Kelly
Minnesota
Doroughty
Mr and Mrs Q Pierson Arrive in Washington
Mr and Mrs Q Pierson of Ainsworth are Washington shoppers today, stopping to visit stores and observe local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Q. Pierson
Ainsworth
Washington
Plan for Straits Control at Peace Conference
London December 11 The debate over who will administer the Turkish straits continues with delegates considering a league of nations or other international body. Lord Curzon only hints at a waterway plan saying no decision has been made on the governing body while Ismet Pasha and Turkish associates lean toward the league and Teherdin and allies oppose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
League of Nations
League
Delegra Oe
Turkey
Lord Curzon
Ismet Pasha
Tehiteherin
Editor Found Not Guilty in Darango Murder Trial
Rod Day editor of the Darango Democrat was acquitted of murder in the death of William L. Wood city editor of the Darango Herald after thirteen ballots. The verdict was returned at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Darango, Col
Rod
Day
Darango
Premier Conference Adopts Eight Day Break
The Associated Press reports the premiers meeting adjourned for eight days with plans to reconvene in London or Paris. Inventory of topics paused pending resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Associated Press
London
Paris
Iowa tax law revision urged amid claims of heaviness and unfairness
Des Moines reports urge revision of Iowa tax laws as critics say they are heavy and unjust. Also covered is the first payment timeline for the state soldier bonus program with bonds of 22 million dollars and a February 1 start date for payments. General Harry E. Wilkins notes records transcription progress with 16,679 copied by noon Saturday and 43,000 remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
U. S
State Bonus Board
W. J. Burbank
Harry E. Wilkins
Bonus Board
War Department
Haines
Tax reform priorities from Webster county representative
Stratford Iowa December 11. Representative Anderson from Webster county 62nd district argues for tax reform to end double taxation and favoritism. He backs canceling unreported notes and mortgages, abolishing useless state boards, and preserving capital punishment while urging road funding reform and party ticket voting freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Iowa
C F. Andereen
Webster County
Assembly
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Kendall
Winter Moves Across Nation With Heavy Snow
Winter's advance gathers across the north and west with heavy snowfall. The Weather Bureau forecasts the storm to spread eastward and southward, reaching all regions by tonight or tomorrow, as officials monitor accumulating snow and travel impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Mary Frase Goes On Trial In Des Moines
Miss Mary Frase former city park department secretary goes on trial for obtaining money by false pretenses. She is among city employees indicted by state investigators who found large sums of money missing from state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Mary Frase
City Park Department
Miss Frase
Crawfordsville Trio Spends Saturday in Washington Shopping
Mrs T Maxwell and Ted and Maurite of Crawfordsville visited Washington on Saturday for shopping and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. T. Maxwell
Ted
Maurite
Crawfordsville
Washington
Retrenchment Advocated by Committee
A committee urges retrenchment measures amid fiscal concerns. Officials call for spending cuts and efficiency reviews to balance the budget and protect essential services.
Retrenchment and Reform Committee Recommends State Cuts
The Iowa retrenchment and reform committee urges abolishing several state jobs and shifting the parole board to a salary. It proposes annual audits of state securities and exams of policies, plus tightened controls on the education board and licensing fee collection from medicine vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiee
Pracades Moines
Iowa
State Board of Parole
Fortieth General Assembly
Board of Parole
State Commission
Secretary of State
State Board of Education
State Board of Control
Representative Anderson Defends Dirt Farming Stand
Representative Anderson described his support for agriculture and rural initiatives after spending a day in cornfields, telling the Associated Press he favors practical farming measures. He rejected burdensome red tape and emphasized direct, hands on work in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Associated Press
Community notices and club meetups announced
Local groups schedule regular meetings and events tonight through Friday including K of P, 19 Century club, E S officers election, Lexington W F M, Ladies Aid societies, Y W girls carnival, Just Us club, and Home Economics demonstration with Mrs. Frank Wilson. attendees urged to bring items and show up on time.
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Ft. Madison
John
Shurtz
of Shurtz
Fred White
Ames
Fred R. White
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
White
Engineering Experiment Station
Iowa State College
The
Mr. White
Dougherty
Carzon
Colorado
McNamaras
Representative Anderson
Century Club
Lydia Eicher
Oo. E. S
Lexington W. F. M
Alba Knotts
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Y. W
Just
Sam Hoyt
Ladies Aid Society of the
West Chester Methodist Church
Agnes Ross
Will Wallace
Frank Rosas
Harry Dusenbery
Frank Wilson
Baty
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