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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1920

Page

1

Newberry Back Of Plot Claims Dailey Tells Grand Rapids Trial

Frank C. Dailey outlines the national origins of the alleged fraud in the Newberry campaign. He identifies Senator Newberry and Frederick Cody as arranging to capture the Michigan seat, detailing an advertising blitz and moving picture promotion across the state to sway voters. The opening statement covers funds, contributors, and the use of film to influence the 1917 bid.

Frank C. Dailey Grand Rapids Mich United States Newberry New York United States District Court Frederick Cody Farge American Telephone and Telegraph Company American Book Company Michigan Dailey Newberry Organization Thomas R. Phillips Detroit United States Navy Trailey Phillips Moving Picture Tie New York Park Navy John 8. Newberry Henry BS. Joy Victor Barnes Lynan DB Smith Diiley

Campaign Corruption Allegations Highlight Money Ties

Prosecutor Dailey described a system of gratuities and personal payments in a political campaign. He claimed a $50 bill was hidden for a citizen and a bank employee received $500 for influence. The case alleges Sen. Newberry financed church subscriptions, with the defendants using funds to influence nomination and pay a candidate for Helme.

Banket Dailey Ite Newberry James W. Helme William Micke Helme

Pasteur Institute Develops Influenza Vaccine Type B

The Pasteur institute is testing a vaccine called type B as a sure cure and preventive for influenza. It contains 14,000,000,000 dead particles per cubic centimeter and requires a single subcutaneous injection of half to one cubic centimeter to immunize a healthy person for the epidemic period.

Paria Poh Pasteur Institute

Wireless restored to owners as peace is declared

Washington February 3 Rear Admiral Girittin told the house naval committees privately owned wireless stations now controlled by the navy department are to be restored to their owners as peace is declared. Eleven high power Mor coni Wireless company stations are the principal ones to be affected.

Washington Navy Department Girittin Paval Companis Cee Morconi Wireless Company

Peace Pact Returns to Senate for Debate

Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders plan to move to bring the peace treaty up for debate in the Senate next Monday with reservations. Senator Lodge says unanimous consent is sought to proceed, while Democrats express surprise and question the timing.

Washington Senate Lodge Cxise Ashurst Dem. Ariz Tonerroan Ledge

Three Die in Snowbound Interurban Car Wreck Near Lamerton

Three people were killed when an Buffalo and Lake Erie interurban car became trapped between high snow walls near Lamberton. A curve on the track prevented the motorman from seeing them in time.

Dunkirk Lamberton

Peace with Reds claimed by Bolshevists at Dorpat

London reports a wireless dispatch from Moscow alleging a definite peace between the Bolshevik government and Poland. Dorpat delegates claim Poland abandoned military preparations against Russia after Livonia withdrew its promise to place army and harbor of Reval at Poland's disposal.

Bolshevist Dorpat Poland Russia Livonia London Warsaw War Office Tiffis and Kutais Tiflis Transcaucasia

Duluth Postmaster Nomination and Dickinson Land Office Registrar

Washington announces Thomas Considine nominated postmaster at Duluth and William B. Dickson named registrar of the land office at Dickinson North Dakota on February 3. Both appointments reflect federal decisions advancing local government administration.

Thomas Considine W. &. Dickson Register of Land Office Dickinson, N. DO Washington Duluth William B. Dickson Dickinson N. D

Relief Trains Carry Red Cross Supplies to Vienna

Two American Red Cross trains valued at 585000 dollars left Paris for Vienna and Budapest. The convoys carried clothing surgical dressings drugs condensed milk flour and other foodstuffs intended for relief.

Paris American Red Cross Vienna Budapest

Presbyterian Young People's Day Observed At Church

A Sunday night service at the Presbyterian Church highlighted the church's future leadership and youth involvement. The Junior society and Christian Endeavor shared in the program with readings by Mardid Johnson and Josephine Bailey and a theme centered on loving one’s neighbor. Esther Welch spoke on the royal law and the need for wider concern beyond immediate neighbors, while Florence Cunningham urged youth involvement. A missionary pageant Who is My Neighbor was presented, and an offering of 16.60 was collected for the denomination's young people board in Philadelphia.

Presbyterian Church Church Mardld Johnson Josephine Bailey Ruth Loehrer Christ San Walter Foss Esther Welch Miss Welch Florence Cunningham Society J. Smith Philadelphia

Meredith Urges Cutting Middlemen to Boost Farm Output

Washington reports new Secretary of Agriculture Ke T Meredith of Iowa calls for releasing nonproductive workers and cutting middlemen to raise food production. He says agricultural problems tie to distribution and price margins, urging fairer returns to farmers and lower living costs.

Washington Ke.t. Meredith Iowa Meredith Mr. Meredith

Farmers Face Rising Costs and Low Returns in Livestock Trade

The text argues that hog producers face higher fencing and supply costs while output falls by 50 percent, forcing them to sell at a loss to meet consumer demand for lower living costs. It calls for cutting unnecessary distribution costs and shifting nonproductive labor to production in farming and manufacturing.

Ussess America

Earthquake Hits Mines Gerais Districts Causing Panic

Dispatches from Minas Gerais Brazil report a strong earthquake Sunday that damaged many rural houses and sparked widespread alarm among inhabitants. Officials seek details as relief efforts begin amid uncertain reports of intensity.

Buenos Aires Argentina Minas Geraes Brazil

Fifty Mexican Rebels Killed in Oaxaca Fight

Laredo Feb 3 Fifty rebels were killed and 25 taken prisoner at Oaxaca in Oaxaca state when a rebel band led by Albino Carrilo attacked the city last Friday. The rebels were defeated after five hours of fighting, according to Mexico City newspapers received here.

Laredo Tex Oaxaca Albino Carrilo Federaleet Mexico City

Global crime wave shocks capitals and New York

London detective Harry Dougherty warns of a world spreading crime wave with violent murders and daring robberies. He cites jewel heists in Bond Street Paris Rue de la Paix and post offices as signs of a master criminal network expanding to New York Chicago and coastal resorts.

London Harry Dougherty New York Palm Beach Southampton Newport Ite Regen Bond Street Rue de Iais Paris Mr. Dougherty

Unsuitable OCR Fragment Prompt Scare

The readable text is garbled showing phrases like says as fee want bile and disgor ge Wilhelm. No clear event or entities present to summarize into a proper newspaper item. Unable to determine persons places dates or actions from the fragment.

Daniels Denies It Takes Sharp Issue with Admiral Sims

Paris dispatch reports Daniel’s administration denying a sharp clash with Admiral Sims over naval medal awards. The piece notes diplomatic tensions and a proposed blockade threat against Holland if the Dutch government refuses to surrender the former Kaiser for trial under the Petit Parisien framing.

Paris Cen Holland Petit Patisian

Naval medal award debate to be taken up by Senate panel

Secretary Daniels appears before a Senate subcommittee to discuss naval medal awards as Admiral Sims faces the inquiry in Washington. The session aims to clarify contention surrounding military honors amid the investigation.

Speetalth Evening Journal Washington, D. C Reed

Mining Life Backdrop of Crime and Exploitation

A stark view portrays mine workers as vulnerable, many broke and lured by quick wealth schemes. The piece argues they become instruments of master criminals, noting a surge in violent crimes that reveal how cheaply human life is valued by thieves.

German Madman for War

Berlin reports a supposed war ministry order marked strictly secret order to mobilize units including 690 bombing flyers by March 1. The document, printed on official stationery, is linked to a demented ex officer now in a sanitarium with officials cautioning it could violate the peace treaty.

Berlin Germany War Ministry Emtente

Bolshevik Decree Forces Red Army to Labor

Washington reports a Lenine decree dated January 1, received by the state department, ordering the Bolshevik army to engage in general labor activities. The measure highlights a shift of Red Army roles under Soviet policy.

Washington Lenine State Department

Siberian policy statement sought by congress

A pr proposal by Representative Mason requests a comprehensive congressional statement on the Siberian situation. It seeks information on verbal agreements between the United States and Japan or other allies and aims to transmit details to Congress.

Washington Lansing Mason Congress Iedaoa Japan

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