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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

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Frazier Reinstated in Republican Senate Conference

Washington D C December 14 Senator Frazier of North Dakota was welcomed back into the Republican Senate conference by unanimous vote. The action invites him to all party conferences and places him for chairmanship of the Indian committee after March 4, with reinstatement to other committee roles. Norris of Nebraska, McNary of Oregon, Phipps of Colorado, and Couzens of Michigan were designated as chairmen of key committees.

Washington, D. C Frazier North Dakota Fed Republican Senate Committee On Committees Senator Frazier Senatorg Norris Nebraska McNary Oregon Phipps Colorado Couzens Michigan Education and Labor

Evangeline Play Arranged in Nine Tableau Scenes

The performance of Evangeline at the high school unfolds in nine tableaus from Grande Pre to Philadelphia. It follows Evangeline and Gabriel from betrothal through voyage and exile, ending with a reunion as a Sister of Mercy. Orchestra starts 7 45, showtime 8 00, tickets at Phillips drug store Wednesday.

Evangeline Grande Pre Benedict Gabriel Tabeau III Grand Pre New World Lake Atchafalaya Ozark Mountains Phiadelphia Mercy Phillips’ Drug Store

Burlington Officials Inspect Engine Trip at Depot

Burlington officials visited the depot yesterday as engine number 362 ran a test trip on the Washington branch. The party included A. Card general superintendent of the Iowa lines and others: Hobbs Ottumwa supt Wiegnar chief dispatcher Landstrom master carpenter Corcoran road master Clark stenographer Leonard train master.

Burlington Washington Www A. Card Iowa Lines O. «. Hobbs Ottumwa A. Wiegnar Landstrom J. L. Corcoran J. KK. Clark B. Leonard

Northern Iowa Opposes Big Road Bond Plan

In Emmetsburg Iowa December 14 the northern part of the state hardened against a $100,000,000 road bond plan. Local banks faced closures and reorganizations fueling anti bond sentiment while northern legislators push a united front. Debate over bank deposit guarantees also looms with potential repeal attempts and a push to safeguard individual depositors.

Associated Press Emmetsburg Iowa Iowa Good Roads Association

Senate Takes Up River Harbor Bill in Lame Duck Session

The Senate opens debate on the 60 million river and harbor bill as Christmas recess nears. Debate limited to one hour per member with speaking times tightened after Tuesday. Key fights include the St. Lawrence waterway, Great Lakes channel plans, and Missouri river scope.

Associatedress Washington, D. C Senate St. Lawrence Akes-To-Gulf House Senate Commerce Committee Missouri Kansas City Sioux City Great Lakes Illinois River Utica Illinois New York Lake Erie Lake Ontario Hudson River

North Dakota to seek death penalty restoration

Attorney George F. Schafer announced that the death sentence for murder will be recommended to the North Dakota legislature at the coming session. The proposal aims to restore the death penalty as the punishment for murder in the state law.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota George F. Schafer

Sub zero temperatures sweep Iowa towns

Across eastern Iowa the mercury sank below zero with record lows in multiple cities. Dubuque reported ten below, Fort Dodge fifteen below, and Cedar Rapids ten below with calmer conditions than yesterday’s gale. One death from exposure was reported in the region.

Harry Mickey Dies in Davenport After Brief Illness

Word arrived of the death of Harry Mickey of Davenport formerly of Washington. He died yesterday afternoon at four after a short illness. Born in Ainsworth he married Emma Orth of Washington who survives with one child. A veteran of Company BD Washington in the Spanish-American War, funeral services are expected Thursday in Davenport.

Harry Mickey Davenport Washington Mr. Mickey Ainsworth Emma Orth

Mrs Adams Returns Home After Son Nick Adams Operation

Mrs. Nick Adams returns to Harper after visiting her son Nick Adams who had an operation at the county hospital yesterday morning.

Nick Adams Harper

Iowa Legion sees rising momentum after membership dip

In Clinton Iowa R A McGinnis state commander reported Iowa department American Legion membership loss has been halted and the department is on the path to national leadership in Legion work He noted improved care for disabled members and expanded Memorial Day and Armistice Day programs Posts active in rehabilitation and Iowa Idea service drive were praised McGinnis warned that membership loss harms community service and predicted Iowa will again lead in service.

Associated Press Clinton Iowa Legion R. A. McGinnis June van Meter McGinnis

Coach Worries Over Three Ineligible Players

Coach J A McKinstry fears three starters from an eight man squad may be ineligible for Friday’s game against Muscatine. They must make up work by evening to play. otherwise substitutes must be used. Washington enters with five lettermen and three reserves, while Muscatine brings back most of last year’s team and seeks revenge after tight recent meetings.

J. A. McKinstry Magcntine Washington Mausentine Muscatine Mouscatine

Riverside Man Dies at State Hospital After Year Away

Rene Schnoebelen of Riverside died at Mt. Pleasant Hospital after a year there. Born near Riverside sixty three years ago, he suffered spine injuries from an auto crash two years earlier leading to melancholy. He leaves three sons Clement A Fred Claude in Cedar Rapids, a daughter Imida, nine grandchildren, a sister Anne, and was president of Hawkeye Lightning Red Co. of Cedar Rapids.

Riverside Rene Schnoebelen Mt. Pleasant Vincent Margaret Dautremont Schnoebelen Ella Rummelfart Daightey Schnoebelen Robert Schroebelen Lightning Red Hawkeye Lightning Red Co Cedar Rapids Clement A Fred Claude Imida Anne

Revised Farm Relief Measure Introduced in the Senate

The McNary Haugen bill reappears in the Senate as Senator McNary introduces a revised farm relief measure aimed at stabilizing prices through surplus control. It creates five stabilization funds for cotton, wheat, corn, hogs, and rice, plus a revolving fund of 250 million dollars, with loans to cooperatives and optional loans to other farm groups.

Senate Federal Farm Board Mareket McNary

Coldest Winter Day Records Set In Town

Last night and today saw the coldest weather of the season with the mercury dropping to six degrees below zero and rising to ten above by afternoon. The day brought a sixteen degree swing and comparisons to the previous winter record. Clear and crisp conditions persisted with a forecast for continued fair and cold weather tonight.

Dubuque Mississippi Fort Dodge Sioux City Mason City Webster City Keokuk Weather Bureau Newton Ottumwa Cedar Rapids

Boyd Convicted: Life Term Sought in Iowa Murder

William H. Boyd, described as a quadroon, was found guilty of first degree murder for the slaying of Dewey Marshall in Polk County. The jury recommended life imprisonment as the judge prepared to impose sentence, while Boyd remained impassive as his mother sobbed.

Associated Vress Des Moines William H. Boyd Quadroon Dewey Mareshall Polk County L. C. Davis

Dense Fog Triggers Rail Wrecks and Ship Detention

Dense fog paralyzed transportation near New York with two railroad wrecks in New Jersey injuring nine people. A rear end collision on the Pennsylvania line near New Brunswick and a derailment on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Trenton disrupted rail traffic while 3,500 passengers were held aboard 25 ships in New York harbor.

Associated Press New York Regson New York Harbor New Jersey Pennsylvania Railroad New Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Trenton

Lavaca County Jail Stores Cotton as Prisoners Are Absent

Citizens in Lavaca County Texas repurpose the county jail as a storage site for cotton, citing a lack of prisoners to care for. Local officials note the improvised use and consider policy options.

Lavaca County Texas

Riverside brothers and Joseph I survive in Chicago memorial

Thelen of Riverside and three brothers Joseph I of Chicago Frank P of Riverside and Victor A of Riverside survive. The brief notice lists surviving relatives and their locations.

Thelen Riverside Joseph I Chicago Frank P Victor A

England Less Religious Than U S In Nationwide Census Findings

New York reports lower belief in God and Jesus divinity than the national average. A Reuters AP survey of 5,000 readers across 40 states shows 89 percent believe in God, while New York residents show 68 percent belief in God and 54 percent belief in Jesus’ divinity, with lower church membership.

Associated Press New York America Fceland London Daily News London Church Advertising Department International Advertising Association England Jesus New

Dr Crane Dies in Chicago Widely Known Here

Word reached Mr and Mrs U L Young of the death of Dr EB C Crane of Chicago who died Sunday evening at his home He was well known in our community where his wife Bessie Young longtime resident was born and lived He practiced dentistry in Chicago and had heart trouble for some time He is survived by his widow and his parents in Chicago

U. L. Young EB. C C. Crane Chicago Bessie Young Chica

DeWitt Family Visit Shared in Morning Event

Miit DeWitt of Gebo visits with parents Mr and Mrs Andre Cunningham in the morning. The note records a social call and mentions Mrs Cunningham and Anneemiamaniinen as part of the visit.

Miit DeWitt Gebo Mer Andre Cuningham Marjeri Cyn Tugibews Anneemiamaniinen

Music Day at the Rotary Club Meeting

Yesterday the noonday Rotary club featured wood handmade music by public school students and faculty. The High school orchestra directed by Milburn McKay performed si​n​g ​

Former Clay Woman Dead in Seattle

Mrs. Orlando Meacham about 70 died Friday in Seattle while wintering with a daughter. Widow of a Clay area resident, she had long been in poor health. Funeral plans include burial in Clay with service details to be announced. Allen Meacham and two Grinnell children survive.

Ro E. Brown Orlando Meacham Seattle Wash Iario Calif Grimner Clay

Miss Frances Bonnett Visits Davis City Parents

Miss Frances Bonnett returned from Davis City where she had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charlies Bonnet.

Frances Bonnett Davis City Mrs Charlies Bonnet

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