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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

Page

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Dalrymple Quarrels With McDonough Halts at Iron River

In Iron River Michigan Major Dalrymple confronts State Attorney McDonough over arrest procedures during whisky enforcement tensions. Washington orders lead probe into the clash as Dalrymple vows to resume operations and return to Chicago.

Iron River State Attrcy Ory Squad Iron River Mich Irom River Charles Kramer Shiwier A. V. Dalrymple Martin McDonough Wilk Trou River Department of Internal Revenue John Sephen Pier Sealeveld Luw Iver Binjor Valrymple S. Agno Churely Attornes Meliguongh Washington Upper Peninsula Dalrymple M DT Berthcny Liewis Strope A.A. Lowning Michigan State Constabulary Baek Chicago H. Hk. Gaylord McDonough Major Dalrymple Jonough Dalrympie Bisti Bunizh Hero Headquarters Hotel Sory Sts U. S Tron County Michigan Buréau of Internal Entice Roper Oneal Gaylord Prohibition Giith Condiiens Salrimple Deere Commt Aledigun

President Wilson urges Oklahoma to ratify federal suffrage amendment

President Wilson appeals to Oklahoma lawmakers urging ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. He sends identical telegrams to both legislative chambers and the governor, expressing hope Oklahoma will join other states in ratifying the measure and noting democracy as a leader.

Washington Wilson Oklahoma Hema

Extremists Sweep Moscow London Action Report

Wireless dispatch from Meesen reports a Moscow operation with 719 officers and women, showing 24 Communist sympathizers 33 nonpartisans and eight mensheviks among them. Eighty defendants were women with various affiliations including communists and sympathizers.

London Moscow Meesen Scomen Agi Toy Bore

Fear A Riot At Washington Trial

A detachment of United States troops from Camp Lewis departed by special train for Montesano to protect the murder trial of LW. Wis, Warren Grimm victim. The unit, sized to be kept secret, carried ammunition and a medical detachment accompanied the convoy. Prosecuting Attorney Merman urged Governor Allen to arrange for troops in Montesano to preserve peace and ensure a fair trial.

Tacoma Wash United States Camp Merman Allen Montesano Hart

Irish rule bill introduced in Commons reading

London February 26 The Irish rule bill was introduced in the Commons and at once received its first reading. The bill was presented in data form. The so called first reading was a mere formality, the reading covering only the tithe. Home House.

House of Commons London The of Commons Home House

Kansas City Writer’s Love Affair Tragedy Portrayed

Immigrant romance and scandal unfold as Milo Babin is linked to a French mistress. Kansas City writer Lee Shippey faces divorce pressure after secret testimony on a wartime liaison with Babin’s family surfaces. Deportation and labor department steps follow in Washington.

Kansas City Fen Binshee Department of Labor Washington Witshingzten Ahippes France Et C. A Babin Ferry Tivalldelent Senurial America

Universal military training left to conventions on campaign

Washington February 26 The house military committee accepted a plan to leave universal military training to the national conventions. A separate bill for universal training was authorized to be drafted and reported to Congress at the earliest date. The committee also approved the army reorganization bill providing a 299000 man army with 17760 officers and specific troop allocations.

Washington Republican House Herce Congress Iy 32 Kohn Hppeli

Colby Named Secretary of State in Surprise Wilson Move

Washington announces Colby, a Shipping Board veteran and Progressive ally, as Secretary of State after a White House meeting with President Wilson. Colby, born 1860, lawyer by training, previously served with the Emergency Fleet Corporation and defended Mark Twain in major affairs.

Washington Alubridge Uvily New York Progressive Party Theodore Rooseven Robert Lansing Nate Wilson White House Colby Frank P. Polk Mr. Colly Raymond JT. Baker Sewate Polk Baker Shipping Board United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Hia St. Louis Willian College Columbia Law School New York Law School Mark Twain Pattilishins Howe Roosevelt Five Party United States

May leave bodies abroad policy stated by Secretary Baker

Washington February 6. If such is the wish of the next of kin, American soldiers buried overseas will not be disturbed when practicable. In cases where graves are private or isolated and cannot be properly tended they will be reinterred in permanent cemeteries abroad.

Washington Baker

Brewers Warn of Legal Fight at U S Brewers Conference

Christian W. Feigenspan, president of the United States Brewers Association, told delegates in Atlantic City on February 26 that brewers would use every legal and constitutional means to protect liberty and property guaranteed by the Constitution.

Atlantic City N. J United States

Bolshevik Demand for Constantinople and Allied Promises

Paris dispatches report bolshevik demands for Constantinople arguing it belongs to Russia under a wartime promise. The piece notes Germans seek emigration into Russia via a Berlin bureau and states a commission may study future arrangements, including farming aid for Germans.

Russia Geneva Pamphter Nikolai Lenine Constantinople Hiuissia Paris

Iowa Democrats select six women as delegates at convention

In Des Moines on February 26 Iowa Democrats chose six women as delegates to the Democratic national convention from various congressional districts. Ten women were named among the alternates.

Des Moines Iowa

Navy grape juice taxed for alcohol content

Boston February 2. Navy grape juice in stores contains more than one half of 1 percent alcohol. Supply officers will be held responsible by an order issued by Rear Admiral Down commandant of the First District. The order directs testing existing stock and careful handling for future purchases.

Boston Down

Girls School Head Slain Near Los Angeles

Miss Mierence Housel owner of the Huntington Wall School for Girls in South Pasadena is shot dead in her room by an unknown assailant. William Bowen, husband of the school housekeeper, was found later with a bullet through the heart. Mrs Bowen had said she and her husband had separated and that he had threatened her.

Los Angeles Cal Mierence Housel, Jitty Huntington Wall Southasadena Here WM. Bowen

French Troops Defeat Turks Near Marash Syria

In Syria near Marash in Aleppo vilayet French troops held off Turkish irregulars with heavy fire. General Gouraud dispatched reinforcements to stabilize the area, as stated in Parliament by Earl of Crawford who noted hopes of restoring control.

Marash Syria London Vilayet Aleppo House of Fords Earl of Crawford Gouraud Lord Crawford

Influenza Closes Public Spaces in Mexico City

Flu engulfing Mexico City forces indefinite closure of schools churches and other public meeting places. Reported case estimates run into the hundreds of thousands with comparatively few deaths so far.

Mexico City

Valparaiso Bank Closure Reported Amid State Action

A Valparaiso Indiana bank failure notice states the Farmers State Bank was closed by state authorities. The December 21 statement lists deposits of 706 487 with resources and liabilities under review as authorities act to protect depositors.

Valparaiso Ind Tah Farmers’ State Bank Bat Fobart Bank Alec

U. S. Whisky Market Hurdles After Prohibition

Bertin February report notes American whisky faces tighter access in Europe than at home after the dry era. Joseph Kreig, president of The Champl ey Export Corporation of New York, traveled via Berlin and Rotterdam, claiming vast stocks of whisky remain seized abroad as a result of failed shipments and strict controls.

Bertin Europe Ameren Shenlinen Joseph Kreig Champley Export Corporation of New York Kreig Berlin Far & Wha York Mr. Kreig Rotterdam

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