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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
6
Robert Mahan 25, a Pikeville coal miner, was jailed after accusations he tortured his nine month old son by holding him against a hot stove in a mountain cabin. Crowds outside Whitesboro mob scene prompted his transfer to avoid violence.
Des Moines reports that Iowa farmers have sealed about one million bushels of corn under the pew corn loan program. Assistant state agriculture secretary Aaberg says the government has advanced roughly $450,000 to Iowa farmers on their corn at a rate of 45 cents per bushel.
A new seal system for Iowa liquor control marks replaces old devices. E C Greaves is named custodian and sole contact for seals, with central warehouse access and a locked cage for safety.
Charles W. Latchem of Washington Iowa, a Duke University medical school student, was pledged by Nu Sigma Nu the national medical fraternity. Latchem is the son of Mrs. Stella W. Latchem of 1302 Hast Washington St Washington.
Des Moines merchants report a brisk holiday trade with high end items such as jeweled dog collars and automatic cocktail shakers. Store managers note strong sales of luxury razors burgundy vests and tuxedo wear as Christmas buying boosts daily receipts.
W M J Van Swearingen co ruler of the Van Swearingen railway empire died this morning at Lakeside hospital after several weeks confinement.
Governor Herring said counties in Iowa should not expect to assume state administration of federal relief allocations. He noted federal relief agencies will be managed by the federal government as long as they operate in Iowa, keeping federal oversight over spending.
King Fuad signed a decree restoring the 1923 constitution establishing a parliamentary government. Political leaders united to demand its return in response to the Ethiopian crisis.
The Karakorum route over the Himalaya mountains between Chinese Turkestan and India is described as the world s most dangerous road. Reaching 18 000 feet, it is rocky and narrow with only a foot or two width. Caravans still travel it despite losing about 40 percent of their animals per trip to falls.
Dee 412 Cloe Yoder exhibitor of the grand champion steer at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago was honored Tuesday night by state fair officials in Des Moines. Four hundred people attended the ceremony. He will speak at the Johnson County Farm Bureau noon luncheon in his honor Monday at the home of her son Clair Clark and family. Mrs Adam R Beckey returned to Conesville after visiting her mother Mrs Monroe Adams.
Mrs. Donald Jones heads the committee for a Christmas program at the Olds church on Sunday evening December 22. The choir will present the cantata on the morning of December 22. Local residents and visitors attended social events and a fundraiser concert by the Cotton Blossom singers from Arkansas at the church midweek.
Dec 12 report from London states seven delegations led by Great Britain oppose Japan’s request for equality. The dispatch notes diplomatic friction as talks proceed.
Britain and the United States rejected Japan's demand for naval equality. The naval conference adjourned and will reconvene tomorrow.
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