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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

Page

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Dixmude Dirigible Disaster Ends With Lieutenant Grenadan Found

Official confirmation says the Dixmude failed at sea and the body of Lieutenant Grenadan, its commander, was found six miles off Sicily. No wreckage or other crew bodies recovered, search shifts to the Mediterranean coast between Sicily and North Africa. The ship departed Marseilles December 18 on a 72 hour cruise with 50 on board.

Paris France Grenadan Sicily French Naval Exchange Rome Sicilian Sahara Desert Toulon Allcraft Ministry of Marines Mediterranean Africa Marseilles Algeria Tunis Sahara Dee Iskara Atlas Mountains Germany Ministry of Marine

Sailstad and girl sentenced today in arson case

Edward Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson of Eau Claire pleaded guilty to arson in Superior Wisconsin. They were sentenced to four years in prison by Judge McKay. The pair, linked to a long fraud scheme, were captured near San Francisco and extradited back to Wisconsin.

Rio Associated Press Wis Edward J. Sailstad Dorothy Anderson Eau Claire McKay Superior Napa Calif San Francisco Sailstad Sunshine Girl Douglas County Sallstad Northwest Robert Kennedy Miss Anderson Southwest Lake Nebagamon Allen McPhee Mra.Salistad New York Life Insurance Company Sailstad- Richardson Richardson

U S Mexico Pact Ratified by Mexican Senate

The Mexican senate ratified a special United States Mexico agreement by a heavy vote in Mexico City. The pact aims to govern cooperation and policy between the two nations. The vote underscores strong legislative backing for bilateral arrangements during the year-end session.

U.S Mexico City Mexico United States

President Sends Two Mexico Claims to Senate for Review

The two claims conventions with Mexico were sent to the senate by President Coolidge in December and are pending before the foreign relations committee. A vote of 42 to 6 approved the conventions at the claims convention. Action is expected after the holiday recess ends on June 3.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Mexico Senate Coolidge Foreign Relations Committee

Journal sighting prompt to merchants

A terse message informs merchants that the writer saw their item in the Journal. The note suggests awareness of an advertisement or listing and implies a public reference to the publication.

Coolidge Seeks Southern Delegations in Campaign

Pierre South Dakota December 28 The signed acceptance of President Coolidge as majority candidate in the state primary campaign was filed with the secretary of state. A petition naming Hiram Johnson for president in the independent Republican line was filed along with the California senator proposal. Johnson plans to contest Coolidge for southern delegations to the Cleveland convention and will enter the Alabama primaries.

Pierre South Dakota Coolidge Hiram Johnson California Washington D. C Alabama

Yeomen Board to Pick Site for Orphan Home

Des Moines Dec 28 The board of directors of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen will meet here tomorrow to select the site of the Yeoman orphan home. A formal announcement will wait until contracts are signed on several sites. Midwest states Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Illinois Missouri may be considered at the meeting.

Des Moines The Brotherhood of American Yeomen Yeoman Orphan Home Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Hllnola Missouri

Change in Globe-Gazette leadership at Mason City

Mason City notes the death of M. M. Conroy longtime Globe-Gazette business manager. Editor W. F. Muse to serve in both editor and business manager roles. Paper says policy and personnel unchanged, crediting Conroy’s organization for continued publication and noting eventual reorganization as needed.

Mason City M. Conroy Globe-Gazette W. F. Muse Ottumwa Courier

Standard Oil Raises Gasoline Price in Chicago

Standard Oil of Indiana announced a two cent rise in Chicago gas prices effective tomorrow, the first increase after crude oil costs pushed upward. Company officials offered no detailed explanation beyond noting recent crude price gains.

Chicago Standard Oil Company of Indiana Standard

Livermore Hospital Payment Question Reopens in Senate

The legality of payments for Livermore California veterans hospital plans is raised again in the senate investigation. Mathew O'Brien, a San Francisco architect, allegedly received 97 000 for drawings. McCarl has not acted, only to review records.

Associated Preas Washington Livermore Cal Veterans Hospital McCar Hines Veterans’ Bureau Senate Veteran Bureau Affairs Mathew O'Brien San Francisco McCarl

Woodrow Wilson, Seventy-Three? Birthday Quiet At Home

Woodrow Wilson is sixty seven years old today with no celebrations or demonstrations. He maintains a quiet routine of rest and occasional automobile rides into the country as part of his birthday observance.

Associated Press Washington Woodrow Wilson

Farley Resigns as Shipping Board Head

Washington December 28 chairman Edward P. Farley resigns from the shipping board. The White House received the letter and the resignation will take effect at the pleasure of the president following adverse action by the Senate Commerce Committee on Farley’s nomination.

Washington, D. C Edward Pp. Farley Shipping Board White House Senate Commerce Committee Farley

Mellon Revenue Bill Publicized by House Ways and Means

The House Ways and Means Committee released the Mellon revenue bill in its sent form. It preserves Mellons tax cut aims and adds a 28 member tax appraisers board to act as a court of appeals in the treasury. The move followed a push for transparency from Rep Garner and others, with the bill printed from the 1921 act and amendments highlighted for public inspection.

Washington, D. C Tle House Ways and Means Committee Mellon Treasury Mr. Mellon Court of Appeals Garner Texas Green Treasury Department

Plan for Iowa State Meeting of Editors Held in Des Moines

Board of directors of the Iowa Press association met in Des Moines with President George Tucker of Webster City and Managing Director C. G. L. Caswell of Ames to complete plans for the annual convention to be held here January 24 to 26.

Resecret Des Moines Tec The Iowa Press Association George Tucker Webster City CG. L. Caswell Amer

For-sale ad fragment featuring unclear item listing

An incomplete listing shows scattered text about a sale but lacks a clear item, price, or seller. Readable fragments hint at a promotional notice or auction style ad with illegible details.

Japanese policy not yet decided after Hirohito attack

Tokyo December 28 The elder Statesmen still weigh cabinet changes after yesterday’s attack on Prince Regent Hirohito. Public anger grows among tenants and leaders favor a ministry shift. The prince regent cancels a planned visit to Humazar. Guards will be increased and mobility restricted for his public appearances.

Associated Press Tokio Hirohito Humazar

Senator Jones urges coastwise shipping plan extensions

Senate commerce committee Chairman Jones recommends extending coastwise shipping laws to the Philippines separating the emergency fleet corporation from the shipping board mandating railroad shipping cooperation and a merchant marine promotion survey in response to a president request for views on shipping matters.

iRy Associated Treas Washington Philippines Emergency Fleet Corporation The Shipping Board Coolidge Jones Senate Commerce Committee

Cleveland poised to host Republican National Convention

Cleveland officials trust the new 6.5 million municipal auditorium can handle a national convention with 18 000-person capacity on the main floor and balconies The Hall’s acoustics stage space and dressing rooms support large press corps and committee meetings officials say Mayor Kohler offers use of the hall free of charge

The Associated Press Cleveland. O Cleveland Ohio Ety Fred Kohler St. Clair Avenue East 6Th Street Lakeside Avenue East 3Rd Street Lincoln G. Dickey

Iowa General Assembly Quietly Returns to Work After Bare Quorum

Des Moines December 25 Both houses of the Iowa General Assembly opened with bare quorum and resumed business with about half the members present. Senate approved corruption in election bill and a notary readings act while the House passed House File 227 on breach of contract with minor amendments. The day included a twenty minute memorial reading for Iowa’s 77th anniversary of statehood.

Associated Preas Des Moines General Assembly McClune Mahaska County House Senate State Senate Iowa Commonwealth Burgman Jasper County

Proposed Drill Code of Knights Templar Ready for Approval

Newton Kansas December 28 1922 provisional drill regulations of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar United States of America printed in book form are ready for distribution commands for commanderies or individual Sir Knights The book covers sovereigns grand master definitions general principles rules drill tactics maneuvers competitive movements reviews parades inspections flag display and related data The committee chaired by Col P M Holsington Newton expects adoption at the next grand encampment in Seattle with no revision urged for adoption by commanderies under Leonidas P Newby grand master Knightstown Indiana

Associated Press Newton, Kans Knights Templar United States of America New Orleans Col P. M. Holsington Newton Seattle Leonidas P. Newby Knightstown Indiana

National conventions and telegraph companies room and service

National conventions and telegraph firms can be supplied with unlimited space and service as needed.

National Conventions and Telegraph Companies

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