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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1926

Page

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Vote By Saturday On Tax Bill In Senate Showdown

Washington February 1 final vote by Saturday night looms for the tax reduction bill as senate debate resumes. The measure faces clashes over inheritance tax repeal and income tax payments publicity with chairman Smoot confident a compromise will pass. If not, nightly sessions are planned to push early passage before March 15 installments due.

Washington, BD Coal of Managers Senate Smoot Finance Committee Sil

Heavy Fire Sparks Death in South Bend Stores

In South Bend Indiana two fires caused about 1.2 million dollars in damage. A hose company member John Devischour died after stepping from a roof blinded by smoke at the Brandon Durrell department store. The Brandon Durrell blaze caused 1 million dollars in damage. a second fire at the Standard Oil plant in the south part of town added 200 thousand dollars. The downtown spark chain linked the two, starting around 2 AM.

Associated Press South Bend Ind John Devischour Brandon-Durrell Standard Oil Company

Salvation Army Chief Evangeline Booth Ill at Sea Shore Rest

Evangeline Booth national commander of the Salvation Army is seriously ill and ordered to a sea shore resort to recuperate. Seven weeks earlier she had an attack of chronic appendicitis but kept working with aid from secretaries. Her condition worsened last Saturday and she has not fully regained strength since a pleurisy and bronchitis illness three years ago.

Associated Press New York Erangeline Booth Salvation Army Booth Salvation eArmy

Helen Wills Wins Callia Tournament Final

Miss Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeated Mile Contis Lavos of France in straight sets to win the Gal lia tournament final in Cannes on February 1. Wills took the first set 6 8, then clinched the match 6 2 for the title.

Helen Wills Callia Associated Press Cannes France Mile Contis Lavos

Lecture on Little Brown Church at 9 P.M.

Rev. Geo. Hanna of the Little Brown Church in the Vale will discuss its history and perform the famous song at 9 P.M. broadcasting from WSUI Iowa City. The program comes from Nashua Iowa with Associated Press coverage.

Associated Pree Nashua Geo. Hanna Little Brown the Vale WSUI Iowa City

Mary Garden to Debut on Radio Tonight at 9 P.M.

Chicago opera star Mary Garden will make her radio debut tonight on WJZ at 9 P.M. Eastern. She recently returned from Monte Carlo and said radio gives her more emotion than any man she has met. Earlier, Madame Schumann-Heink broadcast from WEAF with songs and a greeting to American mothers and Legion boys.

Mary Garden Associated P'ress New York Chicago Opera Miss Garden Monte Carlo WJZ Ernestne Schumann- Heink WEAF American Legion

Infidel Luther Burbank Occupies San Francisco Pulpit

The 77 year old plant culturist Luther Burbank spoke at the First Congregational church about infidelity and belief. He argued religion reflects personal belief, urged reading the Bible with judgment, and said love and philanthropy guide him. He sat with two ministers during the service.

Associated Press San Francisco Calif First Congregational Church Luther Burbank Burbank Tim Omar Jesus James L. Gordon Frederick W. Camplett Trinity Episcopal Church New York

Hogs Stolen After Farm Disturbance. Meat Recovered Theft

A farmer heard a disturbance in the barn last Wednesday night and found five hogs stuck and bleeding. He alerted neighbors and butchered them the next morning. Friday the thief returned and stole the meat.

Aurora

Brookhart seeks brief delay in contested Senate seat

Senator Brookhart Republican from Iowa asks the Senate Elections Committee for time to study evidence in the contest filed by Daniel Steck Democrat. He cites clerical errors to correct before the record is printed for committee review. Supporters in Des Moines plan for a possible primary bid against Cummins if the contest changes his course.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Brookhart Senate Elections Committee Daniel F. Steck Teft Senate Camoulian Des Moines Cummins

Bigamy charge ties Des Moines man to capital case

Lawrence G. Vance, 20, was arrested in Washington, D C on bigamy charges from Evelyn Potter of Waterloo Iowa. He faces additional police custody in Jeffersonville Ind where he allegedly married Mary Rosella Anson who was arrested as a state witness. Raymond Buckley of Ainsworth leaves for Iowa City to attend the university and perform with Boyd's Snappy Harmonizers.

Associated Press Des Moines Des Moines Register Washington, D. C Lawrence G. Vance Evelyn Potter Waterloo Jeffersonville Ind Mary Rosella Anson Raymond Buckley Ainsworth Iowa City University Dr. Buckley Boyd

Governor Urges Seed Corn Testing For Iowa Farmers

Governor John Hammill calls Iowa farmers to test seed corn during a declared Seed Corn Testing Period from February 1 to March 1. Proclamations will be read in schools and distributed through county agents to ensure ear testing and seed quality for next spring.

Hammill John Hammill Iowa F. G. Churchill Iowa State College

Dutch freighter Alkaid crew rescued far east of Newfoundland

The crew of the Dutch freighter Alkaid, about 20 men and officers, was rescued today by the Hamburg American liner West Phila from a storm about 1000 miles east of Newfoundland. The attack involved heavy seas and the vessel was disabled.

New York Alkaid New Foundland West Philia

President Renews Plea for Economy in Government

President Coolidge urges strict government economy and efficiency under a constructive program. He warns against excessive cuts and calls for ensuring essential services while reducing waste. The speech at the budget meeting stresses national efficiency, public order, and adherence to World Court norms.

Washington Coolidge Business Organization Lord Ion

Army career of Mitchell ends today

The War Department accepted William Mitchell's resignation from the army by order of President Coolidge, cancelling a five year suspension from rank and duties. Mitchell, an ex air officer, planned to challenge administration air policies, with a civil statement to follow in papers tomorrow.

Mitchell War Department Army Coolidge Mitchel Bey Administration Ovation

Trainmen Seek Wage Increase Across Eastern Railroads

Eastern rail roads received joint letters from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors asking for about a one dollar per day pay rise for trainmen and conductors. Each railroad must respond by March 2, aiming to restore the 1920 wage scales, with total annual impact estimated around 500 million dollars.

The Associated Press New York Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Order of Railway Conductors Railway Labor Board Hoosne

Legion Officials to Hold Conference in Des Moines

Iowa American Legion officers plan the state commanders and adjutants conference in Des Moines on February 23. National commander John R. Quigg of Ohio and Hanford MacNider Iowa’s former national commander are invited speakers. Governor Hammill and James F. Barton may attend. A banquet is planned at Fort Des Moines hotel.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa State Department American Legion John R. Quigg Ohio Hanford MacNider Iowa The American Legson MacNider War Department Murphy Hammill James F. Barton Fort Des Moines Legion McQuigg Legionaires Barton Towans

Troops Guard Kentucky Town As Negro Goes On Trial

In Lexington on February 1, about one thousand Kentucky National Guard troops are patrolling the area as Ed Harris, a black man who confessed a triple slaying and an assault on a white woman, faces trial. Gov. W J Fields ordered troops after a conference with local officials. Harris’ crimes are described as among the most revolting in Blue Grass history. He killed Clarence Pryant and his two children then attacked the mother, who was seriously wounded. Kentucky authorities note hanging is permitted for attacks on women.

Preas Lexington Kentucky National Guard Ed Harris W. J. Fields Fields Frankfort Harris Blue Grass Country Clarence Pryant Kentucky

Demented Kansas City engineer causes Chicago police chase

Sackett a 52 year old mining engineer from Kansas City drove a taxi rampage through Chicago and Berwyn for ten hours urging the driver on with a pistol while his violin playing passenger boy rode along. Police, detectives and railroad agents pursued him after a pistol battle near Berwyn hospital. He was arrested after a $21 taxi ride to Union Station.

Chicago Berwyn FE. H. Sackett Kansas City Union Station Sackett Utilities Manufacturing Corporation of Pinger Sackee Scheyer Jackson Boulevard Sation Sackett

Funeral for Former Clinton Mayor Thomas Gobble

Funeral services for 86 year old Thomas McCullough Gobble will be held at his Clinton home at 3 pm tomorrow. Gobble, twice mayor of Clinton, was president and manager of the Gobble Company, a wholesale grocer firm, for many years.

Clinton Thomas McCullough Gobble Gobbler Gobble

Senate calls for new probe of Mellon aluminum firm

A Senate committee report urges a third federal inquiry into the Aluminum Company of America, alleging doubts about the Justice Department’s vigor in enforcing a 1912 consent decree. Senator Walsh accuses Attorney General Sargent of procrastination and demands the FTC turn over confidential evidence. The case centers on alleged violations and a February 15 trial date for a related complaint.

Washington, D. C Senate Aluminum Company of America Melon Judiciary Committee Walsh Montana Department of Justice Aluminum Mellon Federal Trade Commission Justice Department Sargent Trade Commission Department The Aluminum Company of American

Irene Kelley Dies From Car Rundown Crash

Irene Kelley, 76, died in Davenport Iowa after being struck by a car while en route to visit her invalid husband in a sanitarium. The driver of the vehicle is not being held.

Associated Press Davenport Irene Kelley

Denison Rivers Reach Flood Stage After Thaw and Rain

The thaw and rainfall raise the Boyer and East Boyer rivers to flood levels in Denison Iowa. Bottomlands along the south side are flooded and residents have evacuated homes. Water now higher than the last June flood.

Itty the Associated Press Denison Boyer

JOLIET BURGLAR DIES AFTER DEATH BED CONFESSION

Oscar Johnson, a burglar shot in Joliet, died after making a death bed confession to killing Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Jeske and their son Ralph at Batavia on December 2. The family was surprised during the burglary when they returned home.

Joliet Oscar Johnson Henry W. Jeske Ralph Batavia

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