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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1925

Page

1

Iowa Senate Passes Four Bills In Brief Session

Four measures cleared the Iowa Senate including a $413 inaugural expense appropriation for Governor Hammill and a tax exemption for bequests to educational religious humane or public charity societies. A code revision package amended bank fraud and public sale license terms. House action was limited with no final bills. The Senate met at 3 pm as committees anticipated more bills advancing.

Associated Press State House Des Moines Senate Hammill Fulton

Wallace Died at Haskins in Ohio Family Journal

William Riley Wallace aged 1 years died Sunday night at his Haskins home after long heart illness. Funeral at Haskins Presbyterian church Tuesday at two in charge of Rev. F. E. Heltibridle. Interment in Ainsworth cemetery. Born in Ohio November 14 1848 he moved to town as a boy. Survived by three children Lawrence Leighe Wallace Mary Ellen Roberts and James Percy Wallace. wives Margaret J. Wheatley and Elizabeth Wheatley.

William Riley Wallace Haskins Haskins Presbyterian Church FE. B. Heltibridle Kundy Center Bartal Ainsworth Mr. Wallace Ohio Margaret J. Wheatley Lawrence Leighe Wallace Mary Ellen Roberts James Percy Wallace Wallace Elizabeth Wheatley

Concession Extends Amnesty to Anti-Soviet Allies

Premier Rykoff announced at the Northern Caucasus congress that the government will grant amnesty to those tied to anti-Soviet armies led by Denikin and Wrangel. Returning Russians will be freed and have election rights restored, a sweeping move affecting tens of thousands connected with the counter revolutionary movement before 1921.

Associated Press Rostov-On-Don Thussia Rykoff Soviets Northern Caucasus Deniken Wrangell Russia

Chicago Boys Get 8 Months in Jail

Anthony G Waitekus and Martin Fischer, Chicago youths, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and burning down the FE D Morrison private garage while seeking gasoline. They were sentenced to eight months in jail with $100 fine and costs after serving 51 days awaiting trial. Defense attorney S W Livingston argued for clemency. the pair have settled with Morrison. Petit jurors reported for service again. The estate of Clifford Thorne case followed.

Anthony G Waitekus Martin Fischer Tw O Chicago FE. D. Morrison S. W. Livingston Fischer Morrison Clifford Thorne F. 5S Finley

Watlace Dead. Salem Church Member Noted For Faith

The obituary notes seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren for Mr. Watlace who belonged to the Salem congregation of the Church of God in Highland township and was recognized for his devout religious convictions and practices. A small want ad is suggested.

Favor Stone for Supreme Court Judge

The senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on Attorney General Stone to be a Supreme Court justice. Behind closed doors the panel weighed the Wheeler case and Stone’s past argument for the Morgan estate in Ownbey. Administration leaders expect confirmation with little delay despite some withholding votes.

Associated Press Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Stone Supreme Court Wheeler Montana Morgan Senate Walsh

Turkey and Greek prelates in crisis talks at premier’s side

Turkish and Greek ambassadors met Premier Herriot urging conciliation over the expulsion of Greek patriarch Constantinos from Constantinople. The crisis involving population exchanges between Greece and Turkey may be referred to the Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague.

Itv Presa Pats Herriot Constantinos Constantinople Greece Turkey Permanent Court of International Justice The Hague

New French Ambassador a Contrast from the Aged Jusserand

Washington reports a new French ambassador, Emile Daeschner, arriving as Jusserand departs after 22 years. Daeschner's tall, vigorous image contrasts with Jusserand. the debt dispute colors the timing. The Daeschners include daughters Antoinette and Irene and may bring social life back to the Sixteenth Street embassy.

Ry Harry B. Hunt Washington, D.C France United States Senate Jusserand Daeschner Novelista Daeschners Antoinette Irene Bik Sixteenth Street

Claims Schall Extorted Funds From Bootleggers in State

The Magnus Johnson campaign contest filed in the senate alleges extortion of upwards of 75000 dollars from Minnesota bootleggers for Representative Thomas D. Schall’s senatorial campaign. It claims the extortion occurred with Schall’s knowledge and that funds came from Minneapolis liquor violators, aided by a dummy judge at Schall headquarters to promise protection and immunity.

Associated Presm WATON Minnesota Thomas D. Schall Senate Magnus Johnson Farmer-Labor Johnesn Sehall Minneapolis Schall

Greek Patriarch Expulsion Sparked by Turkish Authority

Dispatches from Constantinople report that the Ecumenical patriarch and most Greek prelates face expulsion by the Turkish government. The Greek minister to Turkey, M Politia, met the Turkish minister to discuss the patriarch's removal, justified by a prior exchange decision. Further reports say Greeks there may elect a new patriarch in response.

Lontion Constantinople Mont Rey Constantinos M. Politia Turkey

Washington Second Team Defeats Brighton 27 to 9

Washington High School reserves beat Brighton 27 to 9 on Brighton’s floor. Hadham scored eight baskets to lead Washington’s offense as Carter, Rhodes, Conner, and McCreedy contributed in a one sided game.

Washington High School Brighton Brightonites Washington Hadham Carter Badham Simmering Hales Crone Carer Decker Johnson Haszard Hogens Smith Washington Rhodes Conner McCreedy McClintic Bas- Hacham Bales Buzzard Hogensa Jamison

Ten People Near Death From Gas Fumes At Marion

Ten residents were near death after gas fumes leaked from a stove in Marion Iowa. C W Biggs, the former mayor, helped pull others to safety before collapsing himself. His daughter and wife were revived after exposure, as were neighbors nearby. All were recovering the next day.

Associated Press Cedar Raptos Marion C. W. Biges Fas Me Biggs Mary A. A. Kelley Troy Mille Harmon Hall A. T. Strege Biggs

Recount Request Opens for Iowa Senate Contest

Brookhart and Steck heirs seek immediate recount action from the Senate privileges and elections committee in Washington. Attorneys request a two party counting board to supervise county ballot recounts in Iowa, aiming to free voting machines for future elections and begin the contest, though not to be acted on in this session.

Associated Treas Des Towa Iowa Scott County Muscatine County

Thousands Visit New Y M C A Building

Secretary Harry Kreider estimated four thousand people visited the new Y M C A building as many likely returned. Physical Director Richard Davis reported 104 boys in the pool with 38 who could swim while 60 girls used the afternoon period with 11 knowing how to swim.

Harry Kreider YY. MC. A Washington Richard Davis Albert McKinstry Burlington R. W. Barsalou Burlington Y. M. Co Paul Berges Paul Carspecken Dennis Ahlberg Edward Binder George Johnson Davis Lloyd Hill Walter Eastwood Hal Williams Will Carson

Dedication of the James H. Young Memorial Y M C A Building

A large crowd filled the Young Memorial Y M C A building on Sunday for its dedication. Rev. McCrory praised the project as a lasting community asset built through faith and thrift by James H. Young, Col. Palmer, and others. The program featured prayers, speeches on leadership and physical, mental, and spiritual growth, and a call to open the doors wide for every boy in Washington.

James H. Young Washington Colonel Palmer Col D. J. Palmer W. Eastwood Presbyterian Church America Jesse J. Miller John D. Kern The Baptist Church Bailey Marsh Walley Building Committee Br KB RO Jenkins Winfield Smouse D. D. Sherman Sherman Young Will Whitch M. C.A Sxsin Jenkins Cathie Weekington J. Reade Mosier Fi United Presbyte McCrory W. W. Bowers Me Dst Dwight N. Ps Y. M Orga Zelays Commission Wah Tate Clifford Thorne Lewis State Y. M. C. A

Special swimming pool attire advised for Y M C A usage

Girls and women planning to use the Y M C A pool are warned not to buy ordinary bathing suits. A special cloth will be required for pool use in the new Y building and announcements about the material will follow. The material is affordable and will not shed fibers that could affect pool drainage.

Veterans Hospital Plan Approved Near Rochester by Coolidge

President Coolidge approved the construction of a general hospital for war veterans near the Twin Cities of Rochester Minnesota. The project marks a federal commitment to care for returning service members.

Washington Rochester Minn Coolidge

Financial Statement of Y M C A Washington Building Fund

The Young Christian Association of Washington presents a financial summary read at dedication by Frank R. Sage. Readings exclude furnishings and equipment and detail total cash and pledges for the building fund endowment income and investments with a combined total of $159,722.86 and cash/pledges $123,286.83 plus building fund allocations and endowment figures.

Young Christian Association of Washington Griffith Frank R. Sage James H. Young KE. R. Jenking

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Washington “Y Dew Moines Shinn Harrison County Wight Martin Jackson County WM. R. Wallace Tuersday Soviet of Waitekus Wagner Favor Stone Senate Judiciary Premier Herero Bassador Tration Court New “Y Young Memorial Building Rev. McRory Y’’ Board Vets’ Hospital
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