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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1929

Page

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Iowa Accredite d Area Bill Passed by Senate Today

Iowa lawmakers moved the accreditation plan forward with a 30 to 13 Senate vote. The bill would shift testing units from counties to the state level, affecting 31 counties and expanding existing accreditation in 44 of 68 counties. If enacted, Iowa would become the second state to adopt accredited status for tuberculosis testing.

Des Moines Benson Iowa Senate Nate Hammill Ater C. A. Benson Elkader

West Chester Team Victory Reported After Land Bet

A West Chester team clinched a win following a land bet dispute involving Beigi Poni. The match outcome underscores a regional athletic rivalry and a related wager over property or terrain stakes.

Leaders Hold Narrow Advantage in Washington County Cage Standings

Last night results leave the top teams unchanged as West Chester defeats Wachin Independents 32 to 23, Waylon Brighton tops Leaders 43 to 18, and Liver Brishion defeats Brighton 38 to 17. Ollie rolls past Leads ters 28 to 3 in the second half with Kiesey and Schulty combining for most points.

Washington County West Chester Wachin Waylon Brighton Ollie Rather Chesterites Ussal Schantz Eizitt Tria Wayland Brishion Bright J Way Brighton Wee Fn Id Kiesey Schulty Fenneman Formenty Ames

Severe Cold Wave Grips Europe and Asia Across Regions

Reported deaths and missing persons mount as cold wave tests Europe and Asia. Cherished ports freeze over Adriatic Sea while ships face delays and ferries halt. Crises spread from Alma Ata to Krakow with weather intensifying across regions.

Europe Asia Adriatic Ambrozen

Spanish Dictator Denies General Uprising in Country

Madrid reports quote Primo de Rivera denying any large scale mutiny among troops. He says rumors spread by misinformed voices misstate the truth and that most troops remain loyal aside from a few officers who ordered departures at Valencia. Officials also denied mutiny aboard the cruiser Don Jaime and described current ships' duties.

Madrid Primo de Rivera United Press Mays Cinda Real Valencia Primo de Revera Don Jaime Urate

Meyer Given 30 Days in Jail by City Mayor

Charles Meyer, about forty, was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Mayor J. W. Apples after a hearing in which witnesses testified to alleged molesting of girls on Washington site. Meyer declined to comment when asked if guilty. Multiple witnesses described assailing or following girls, with one testifying he looked into windows. Meyer was arrested last evening by Marshal Oscar Haney and Deputy Sheriff Pred Sweet. he previously served time in an Oregon penitentiary. He had recently returned to the community after several years away.

Charles Meyer J. W. Apples Meyer Washington Meer George F. Morrison Dar > Sal Arn Oscar Haney Pred Sweet

City Council Meeting Focused on Routine Matters

City Council met yesterday evening at city hall with discussions centered on routine issues. Officials indicated no major decisions or events occurred, and the session moved through standard agenda items.

Ington

Henry L. Stimson Named for Cabinet Post by Hoover

President elect Hoover has chosen Henry L. Stimson former governor general of the Philippines as a cabinet member. The selection was not publicly announced until today and Stimson is expected to accept the post.

Henry L. Stimson Hoover Miame Reach Pla Erest Hoover Phillippines Stimpson

Carnes pleads guilty to church fund theft

In Atlanta on February 5 Clinton 8 Carnes former treasurer of the Southern Baptist Home pleaded guilty to theft of more than 500 from church funds. He faces a prison term of five to seven years.

Atlanta Clinton Carnes Southern Baptist Home

Man Began 30 Day Jail Term for Drunkenness

Pem began serving a thirty day county jail sentence for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The term was imposed by the court.

Pem Thene

House and Senate Conferees Clash on Dry Fund

Report from Washington notes House and Senate conferees failed to agree on the dry fund provision as conferees insistence blocked any compromise. Warren described the dispute as a serious impasse with no resolution in sight.

House Senate Washington Warren United

Coolidge Eyes Time Limit on Cruiser Measure

President Coolidge plans to sign a cruiser bill despite delays in his program. Senate evidence from administration letters shows private confirmation of the move as newspapers report White House assurances. The issue centers on naval construction and neutrality rights amid Senate action.

Coolidge Stan Washington Feb Clooldge Senate White House

High School Music Night Opens With Band and Orchestra

The high school presents its first evening program of the year with a band and orchestra in concert tonight at eight o clock. The event features over eighty students from two organizations and tickets will be available at the floor.

Monoxide Gas Fatal to Cattle and Owner’s Return

In Le Mans Fen a widow Mrs Taylor kept two cows in a garage. Her son started a car to warm the engine and left, returning to find the barn filled with gas and the cows dead. The article notes a prohibition clause in a deficiency appropriation bill.

LE Mans Taylor Downing Anna ‘Taylor

Wednesday's Five Best Radio Feature Listings

Radio feature rundown lists programs from United Press WIZ WEAF and WOR networks. Entries mention hosts conductors and orchestras in 1929 listings across NBC networks with times and program notes.

United Pre Wiz WEAF Frank Munn

Demons to Play at Fairfield in High School Tourney

The Demons are assigned to participate in the regional high school basketball tournament at Fairfield Washington, per George A Brown secretary of the state high school association. The schedule lists Marsh Schools and numerous teams across Iowa in regional matches with dates to follow.

Kenta Washington Fairfield George A. Brown Marsh

Horseshoe Champ Loser In Two Games

In St Petersburg, Charles Davis of Columbus Ohio started the second round of the national horseshoe tournament with a handicap after losing two of his first three games. Harvey Elmerson of Kem 'ovha Wis defeated him 50 to 40 while Davis also beat Mose jan of Eldora Iowa in another close match. Each entrant played three games yesterday with notable performances from Jimmy Risk India, Jimarvel and Mossman. Unbeaten leaders included Elmerson Burt Beauve and Blair Mumamaker.

ST Petersburg Pla Charles Davis Columbus Ohio Daw Davis Harvey Elmerson Kem ‘Ovha Wis Mose Jan Eldora Towa Davia Jon C.K. Thomson Harvey Jimmy Risk India Jimarvel Mossman Risk Cone Elmerso Burt Beaurvee Wichita Kans Blair Mumamaker Cleveland

Captain Hawks Sets Transcontinental Flight Record

Captain Hawks lands at Roosevelt Field at 2 59 am completing an 18 hour 31 minute 59 second flight from Los Angeles to Nicaragua in a 125 hp aircraft. Oscar Graths accompanies Hawks as crowds cheer and newsreels film the historic nonstop eastward crossing. Lindbergh arrives in Nicaragua en route to Panama Canal zone following a Miami departure.

Captain Hawks Lindy Nicaragua Canal Hawks Roosevelt Field Angeles Arta Harry Packer Hawks Los Angele Pacific United Pressy Charles A. Lindbergh United States Panama Canal Zone Hondas Hn Miami Florida Topical Radio Telegraph Company Lindbergh Belize British Honduras Gulf Honduras Tela

Auxiliary President to speak on radio program

Mrs Catherine Swift president of the American Legion Auxiliary announces a radio program on Native cit ation. The event runs 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and will feature updates from Mrs Altbee state of the American Legion. Swift and Miss McGinnis will attend the annual conference in Dallas February 22 at the Savery hotel with speakers including Mrs Hoyee Ficklin Jr national president Mrs Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell national secretary Paul Y McNutt legion commander and other officers and chairmen.

Catherine Swift American Legion Altbee Miss Swift Miss Uch McGinnis Delles Town Savery Hotel Hoyee Ficklin, Jr National J

Raith May Fdorf Missing in West Terre Haute

Indiana police search for Raith May Fdorf a 10 year old girl from West Terre Haute after she was last seen in Terre Haute with assistance from local authorities and the public. The case remains active with no confirmed sightings.

Terre Haute Ind Raith Fdorf West Terre Haute Newse

Dividend by Standard Oil Voted to Aid Stewart Fight

In Chicago on February 6 1930 observers view a 443 million dollar stock dividend by Standard Oil of Indiana as a strategic move in the proxy battle for control of the company. The payout includes 115 million in surplus earnings as 80 percent stock and cash 50 cents a share plus regular 62 1 2 cent quarterly dividend. Stewart campaigns claim the dividend strengthens his bid for the chairmanship at the March 7 annual meeting in Whiting Indiana.

Chicago Tt Standard Oi Company of Indiama Ibert WW. Stewart Roskfell Siltosta Stewart Vie Whiting Ind Annountie Melon

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