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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1929
Page
1
Detroit reports a Chicago dentist, Loyal Tucker, one of seven men killed in a Chicago massacre, was found dazed in Detroit after being kidnapped and drugged. Investigators note gangland intimidation courts fear testimony as coroner plans further inquest into the killings.
Rev D C Fulton announces Mrs John Ferguson of New York City will speak at eleven oclock at the United Presbyterian church. She is president of the National Committee of Protestant Church Women of America and vice president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. Her topic is The Opportunity of the Church In the Light of Present Day Trends. Mrs Ferguson arrived this morning to visit family and will tour Kansas City St Louis Chicago and other cities after the talk.
A Skit-like exchange features a veteran 25 year practitioner whose one loss frustrates him. He questions a judge about whether it is illegal to state one’s true thoughts. The judge responds that speaking one’s mind is not against the law and advises restraint.
Texas Republican Creager and Iowa Senator Brookhart met with President elect Hoover to discuss the patronage investigation. They expect an extra session around April 8 or 15 and plan rapid progress, with Brookhart insisting the Daugherty Fall patronage scheme is ended and Hoover’s administration will be honest in all matters.
Washington defeats Fairfield in a close basketball contest with key plays and late scoring. Team names include Washington and Fairfield. the outcome favors Washington in a competitive match.
In a classic late showdown Tucker sinks a final shot as Washington defeats Fairfield 26 to 25. The win ties them for second place in the Little Six, with Fisher Lytle Tucker Ahrens and Kiesey leading the offense amid a heated finish and contentious timekeeping.
The Senate voted 48 to 32 to remove an amendment from the naval appropriation bill that would bar Marine Corps use of funds in Nicaragua. The measure now sends the naval supply bill, totaling 12,270,000 dollars for ten new cruisers, to the House for ratification. House support is expected to be swift.
Radio program schedule snippets list Toscanini Cadman Spaeth Stock and Tibbett with piano, orchestras and opera pieces. Mentions WEAF NBC networks, time slots from 2:15 CST to 10, featuring talking movie stars and opera performances across multiple networks.
Six extension specialists Rex Heresford and Floyd Johnston plan a series of meetings to address livestock feeding issues for hogs sheep and dairy cows. Sessions run Monday at Wellman Tuesday at Washington City Hall Wednesday at Brighton High School and Crawfordsville with Johnston hosting two all day feeding schools Wednesday and Thursday. The program aims to share latest feeds and feeding practices with dairymen and farmers in the county.
Forecast for Feb 25 to Mar 2 shows near normal precipitation across the upper Mississippi and lower Mississippi valleys and the northern central great plains. The report notes minimal anomalies, with most areas expected to track close to typical seasonal norms.
Fierce 18 hour clash at Kwatsen Chi left several hundred killed and 806 captured as Lin Chen Nien routed insurgents. Chefoo nationalist forces reported decisive victory and pledged support to Lin Chen Nien while pursuing remnants of Chang Toung Chang and securing Shantung.
The Junior High School glee clubs present The Pioneer's Pap by Otis M. Carrington next Tuesday evening February 26 at the high school auditorium. The operetta features Chief Tomahawk, Indian Braves, and a large cast with music by Florence Peter, Milburn, and W Ernest White among others. Admission is 25 cents, seats reserved, proceeds go to the school library.
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