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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
1
Iowa State House debate centers on a two cent per gallon gasoline tax proposed by Representative Brittain. He seeks to remove the bill from the Ways and Means committee for quick floor action to fund primary, county and township road improvements. The effort drew support but was not sustained.
Helsinki reports show Baltic ministers from Poland Estonia Latvia and Finland moving toward tighter cooperation without creating an anti Soviet bloc. They discuss an arbitration style agreement and easier passport rules while deferring disarmament to a March League of Nations session. Latvia and Met hthonia already have a defensive pact and Latvian troops aided Bethonia during the Reval events.
A 50 000 dollar blaze in New Hampton destroyed the Phil Turndecker shoe parlor the John Ashwalter barber shop and the Smith and McIntee confectionery store after a defective chimney caused the fire yesterday afternoon.
Lincoln Nebraska city faces a legal challenge after the state supreme court ruling. Federal Judge Thomas Muncer took the injunction suit under advisement following motions to dismiss and briefs from Mutual Oil Company and seventeen other oil firms challenging municipal gasoline sales.
Des Moines February report from the state auditor shows Osceola county clerk TH J Houstman resigned amid $868.62 shortage in his accounts. Former county auditor M F Taylor also faced a $1718.35 shortage after leaving office in January.
Leipsic's welfare office reveals detailed accounts of begging profits as testimony shows individuals earning up to 250 dollars weekly. Beggars toured neighborhoods singing for alms, with con games including paid actors, dogs loaned for show, and even motorcycling suitors, all to evade authorities.
Van Norman of the National Dairy Association told Iowa State College students that producers must face facts and set prices themselves. He urged farmers to act independently on core issues while collaborating for common goals.
The text reveals a lucrative begging scheme where a Leipsic school trains children to beg with trained sad expressions. The children are taught what to say and then hired to professional beggars who split the proceeds with the school director.
St Valentine’s Day boosts Nichol Longworth’s bid for the speakership, aided by political gains and a baby girl born to Longworth and “Princess Alice” Roosevelt. Madden risks losing the gavel as Longworth gains majority support by Feb 27. Madden retains power over appropriations, while Longworth’s leadership style contrasts with Cannon, and Winslow’s retirement shapes the outgoing Congress.
Topeka Kansas February 80 rf erency in farm production and marketing of quality produce, cooperation across the nation, are the core of agriculture today says Wiehe N Jardine in his first public address as Secretary of Agriculture. He assumes post March 4 in Washington. He urges closer producer consumer ties and balanced production to sustain farm value and urges newspapers to educate the public on national agricultural policy. He praises President Coolidge for understanding farmer needs and notes his Westward sympathy and knowledge of farm problems.
Frederick W. Upham former treasurer of the Republican National Committee died in Florida. Funeral services were held in Chicago with public officials and political leaders in attendance. The body was placed in a temporary mausoleum with final interment planned for Ripon Wisconsin, his birthplace.
Former judge J A Dyer of Des Moines is testing the search warrant clause of liquor laws after his arrest last night for refusal to permit a police search at a drug store. Dyer contends no warrant was produced and his search was against his will.
London faces costly fogs and soot from open coal fires causing daily losses and widespread pollution. Experts estimate millions in annual losses and urge cleaner heating, suggesting gas, electricity, central systems, or anthracite stoves to cut smoke and restore daylight. Dr. Owens predicts most open fireplaces may disappear within 10 to 15 years.
A blast at the City Coal company mine in Sullivan Indiana traps about fifty miners after an ignition of gas. Two men are dead and three seriously injured have been rescued with rescuers and doctors awaiting developments as officials report many may be dead. state mine inspectors confirm about 125 workers were inside at the time, with ventilators still operating.
Sioux City report of a man identified as P. Wilson from Barnsdall Oklahoma who arrived five months ago and cannot recall his daughter's name or address, her marriage status, his own home, or any past details. He was found driving a car with no memory of its ownership.
Allison Iowa February 20 The Associated Press H F Wild and A Martin both of Allison acquire 160 to 180 acres of Butler county land by paying 1509.23 in taxes after the December 5 1921 tax sale Mortgages totaling about 30000 against the property are wiped out by the new deed this week.
Martha Morton early successful American woman playwright dies at her New York home from heart disease. Her works include Helena The Merchant My Bachelor’s Romance Lord and Master The Truth Tellers. She was known privately as Mrs. Hermann Conheim.
Inez Hayes Irwin wife of WIN Irwin won first prize in the sixth annual O Henry memorial committee short story contest for 1924. Her tale The Spring Flight earned $500 with Chester Crowell receiving the $250 second prize.
An unknown airplane pilot released a note over Talladega Alabama indicating a fire at a railroad station. The alert led to a fire being reported and tackled in an unoccupied frame dwelling with minimal damage due to timely warning.
The London Times notes edelweiss grows not only in Alpine haunts but also in hidden nooks within Brompton Churchyard and other places, highlighting an unlikely plant habitat.
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