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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1935
Page
8
James T. Besham, ex-employee of Cook Transfer, was sentenced by Judge Charles A. Dewey in federal court to six months in jail for rifling the United States mail. He pleaded guilty to opening letters and taking 11 dollars from two envelopes.
A note on dactyloscopia explains its role in identifying individuals by fingerprints. The method analyzes ridge patterns to distinguish persons, forming a key tool in forensic science.
Nauru, a Pacific island eight and a half square miles in area, is described as a modern paradise. The report notes the island is without public debt and contends mortality is controlled.
At the American Bridge league tourney in Chicago Mrs Eliot Evans of Chicago earns first place among women in the national mixed pair championships with a strong performance.
Minneapolis police take slayer Isadore Blumenfeld alias Kid Cann into custody after Walter Liggett murder. Mrs Liggett identified Blumenfeld as Liggett’s killer, a key witness to the shooting.
The article notes women in Urna India gaining equal rights with men in property matters and asserts couples live on terms of greater equality than in any other country. It highlights progressive status and social conditions affecting marriage and property.
Ottumwa won a tense Little Six opener at Washington 24 to 23 with Star guard Black sinking a late free throw after a frantic final minute. Washington led 14 0 early but Ottumwa rallied in the fourth quarter as Mangold Custer Dougall and Tucker contributed key baskets before Black sealed the win at the line.
Bob Jones, 18, senior center at Davenport High, earns all state honors as named by Jack North. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Jones and nephew of Mrs Ress Jones and Mrs. Al Fields, noted as a husky athlete from Washington background.
Ottumwa overwhelmed the Washington Cardinals 46 29 at Albia as free throw woes and early jitters doomed the visitors. Gene Tucker led Ottumwa with six field goals while Washington lost key players to illness and injury, and Meladden sprained an ankle early.
Ainsworth hosted Wyman and lost both games on Friday night. The first game ended 27 to 23 with Ainsworth holding Wyman until late. The second contest finished 46 to 33 in favor of Wyman.
Benzine discovered by Waraday around 1825 proved impractical for decades until the creation of mauve dye from coal tar marked a turning point in synthetic coloring.
Washington fans cheer a Monday game at the Y M C A where the Y Collegians meet the Mo line Bullets from Moline. Tickets 15 cents, bring a friend for one cent, couple total 16 cents, two children admitted for eleven cents. The scheme mirrors drugstore two for one promotions and drew crowds Thursday against the Burlington Maroons. The Bullets are described as a strong group, expected to challenge the locals who played a fast, high scoring game last night.
Wellman beat Keota 26 to 25 with the first string, and Ost defeated Keota 16 to 15 for the second string. Kehoe led Wellman with 6 points, Rogers top-scoring for Keota. Next Kewash game for Wellman is Friday at Richland.
Burlington High defeats Fairfield High to open the Little Six season as Lome and White lead the winners while Graham and Miller star for Fairfield. Burlington goes to 4 straight victories after a 14 13 halftime margin.
Richland edged Brighton High 28 to 26 in a hard fought Ke-Wash league contest. Richland trailed 24 to 12 entering the final period before a late rally trimmed the Brighton lead as Pem bergraf and Wiggins starred for Richland. Brighton won the preliminary game 28 to 13.
A person who betrays an economic secret to a foreign country faces imprisonment from one to ten years under the law in Czechoslovakie. The statute targets economic espionage and treachery against the state with severe penalties.
A fragment reports cataloging gold coins and rings for a local auction with unclear details. The readable parts mention precious items and potential pricing notes but lack complete information on time or place.
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