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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1927

Page

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Iowa Senate Passes Two Banking Bills in New Session

Two Lange bills move through the Iowa senate hopper. One requires banks to deposit securities equal to stock par value to secure stockholder assessments. The other excludes paid-in surplus when valuing bank stocks. Adjournment set for tomorrow for committee meetings. new state crime commission proposed by Rep Nagle.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Otto I’. Lange Dubuque State Banking Department Senate de Witt Iowa Klemmer Ridgeway Adjutant General Nagle Johnson County House Tower House Iowa Crime Commission

McKenzie Fined 300 Dollars or Thirty Days Jail

Judge Charles A. Dewey ordered Charlie McKenzie of Kalona to pay a 300 dollar fine or serve thirty days in county jail after a conviction for driving while intoxicated. The sentence followed overruled motions for a new trial. McKenzie, over seventy, sought leniency.

Charles A. Dewey Charlie McKenzie Kalona McKenzie Dewey

Flapper Princess Leads Revolt in Islands Defeated

Philippine constabulary battles end with 250 rebels routed and 35 killed. Princess Tarhata, American educated and fourth wife of Tahit, led the uprising with her husband. The remnant fled as authorities pursued survivors and Tarhata reportedly fled with Tahil.

Islands Jolo Phillippine Constabulary Tarhata Tamata Cotta Tahil

Washington high school dinner names 1927 grid captain

Hoddy Rice and Spike Nelson addressed the Washington high school football dinner outlining the need for effort and perseverance. Bill Bales was elected captain for 1927 after letters were awarded to seventeen players and the squad’s outlook was framed by coach J A McKinstry and toastmaster HW Barnes.

Hear Rice Nelson Bales Hoddy" Rice Starend University of Iowa Washington High School Spike Nelson Cherokee University Bill Bales Rice Captam J. A. McKinstry

U.S. Focuses on Protecting Americans in China

President Coolidge says no new steps to negotiate with warring factions in China and that evacuation of 5 000 Americans is not anticipated. Adequate naval vessels are available in Shanghai if needed. The Chaumont transports 1200 Marines from Mare Island bound for the Orient with 27 tons meat 15 tons fruit and vegetables 50 tons potatoes and nine tons butter.

Washington China Coolidge Shanghai United States Vallejo Calif Chaumont Mare Island Navy Yard Orient San Diego Eail Far East

Coffey Expected to Be Sentenced for Life in Wisconsin

Lancaster Wis Feb 1 Wil liam Coffey the confessed slayer of his wife Mrs Battie Hales Coffey is predicted to be confined to the Wisconsin state penitentiary for life within the next three days District Attorney R M Orchard said a forgery charge was dismissed and custody given to Grant county Judge Sherman E Smalley will convene a special session to hear Coffey plea Mrs Alberta Coffey has filed divorce proceedings and Coffey asked to see his two Madison high school daughters before imprisonment

Lancaster Wis William WN. Coffey Battie Hales Coffey Wisconsin State Penitentiary R. M. Orchard Juneau County Grant County Sherman E. Smalley Coffey Alberta Coffey Madison

History teachers meet at University of Iowa

Three hundred high school and college history teachers from Iowa are expected to attend the seventh annual history conference at the University of Iowa. Speakers include Dr Guy S. Ford A C Krey of Minnesota and Dr Rosa M Wyron and Prof Andrew C McLaughlin of Chicago.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Guy S. Ford A. C. Krey University of Minnesota Rosa M. Wyron Andrew C. McLaughlin University of Chicago

Washington High School Pupils Pay Tuition Share

Sept J. WH Peet reports 147 of 426 students at Washington High School are tuition pupils, 34 percent. Seniors 86, Juniors 93, Sophomores 141, Freshmen 101, Post graduate 4. Pupils hail from 51 districts across 14 townships, plus two other counties and one state. Revenue from tuition about $15,000 annually.

J. WH. Peet Washington High School Washington Washington County Washington Township Jackson Crawford Township

Aged Washington Resident John Kos Dies After Ill Health

John Kos aged about 82 died at 3 30 this morning at the county hospital after a period of illness. A longtime Washington county resident he was known for his earlier pool hall on North Iowa avenue and had since retired from active work.

John Kos Mr. Kos Washington County Iowa Avenue

Congress Farm Bloc Drives Action on Haugen Measure

The Senate farm bloc seeks to force adoption of the McNary Haugen price stabilization plan with a quick start to debate and a guaranteed vote within ten days. Southern Democrats hold pivotal influence as amendments on cotton price insurance are urged by Senator Harrison.

Congress Farm Bloc Haugen Senate Farm Bloc Pat Harrison Mississippi Harrison Bledsoe Democrat Cotton Co-Operative Associations

Mrs Richardson speaks at Rotary Ladies Night

Mrs Elwood Richardson of Pella spoke at the local Rotary Club Ladies Night, detailing farm bureau work and agriculture’s challenges. The event featured chorus by Frank Sage, a dinner, and a surprise for Mexicans plenipotentiary Callea who spoke and played on the mouth organ. Funeral services for a Bohemian native with three sons set for Thursday at L. A. Jones Funeral Home. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Elwood Richardson Pella Rotary Club Frank Sage Richardson Frank Miller Mexico Callea Washington Jeff Cruz Fiohemia L. A. Jones Funeral Home Elm Grove Cemetery

State Legislature Panel Divided on Bank Guaranty

A Iowa committee in Lincoln visits Nebraska banks to study the states depositors guaranty law. They report about half favor such a law and plan two to three days of interviews with bankers and depositors. Pet erson notes 151 Nebraska bank failures caused no depositor losses under the state system.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Iowa Lincoln State Bank B. HH. Campbell Ida County State Senate Adam McMullen van EF. Peterson State Guaranty Fund Commission Peterson

Doctors Sued Over Operation Damage Claim

Des Moines Feb 1 The case names Doctors A G Fleissmann and S FE Lincoln as defendants in a $17 000 damages suit filed by Peter Caland who alleges harm from an operation and seeks redress through the court process.

Des Moines A. G. Fleissmann S. FE Lincoln Fre Peter Caland

Wednesday Radio Program Highlights Farm Week In Ames

A WOI Ames broadcast schedule lists shows for farm and home week. 10:00 Federated Music club with Mrs. George Judisoh. 11:00 Cattle buying for profit with George Morse. 1:10 Legislation of interest to Iowa Homemakers with Mrs. YP Devitt. 2:10 Corn Surplus with Hy Wallace. Corn Growers with G Holden. Corn Yield Test results with Joan L. Robinson. 7:30 Iowa State College band concert Looking Forward with G I Chriss tie.

WOI Ames Federated Music Club George Judisoh George Morse Iowa Mra YP. L. Devitt A. Wallace

Pantheon Players Present Evening Performance at High School

Pantheon singers and players will perform at the high school auditorium tonight at eight. The trio of musicians and entertainers is described as unusually high in quality and a large audience is expected. Also included is a note about a medical error claim involving kidney surgery and a statement by Calland regarding which kidney was operated on.

Tie Pantheon

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