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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1925

Page

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Indiana Democrats bolt senate arrest warrant served

In Dayton Ohio on February 26 the blanket warrant for the arrest of Indiana senate Democrats who fled to Ohio was served on all but two members. Jerome Brown said the lawmakers refused to acknowledge the warrant and questioned his authority. Senators Batt and King were not served as Brown awaited Indianapolis guidance. The group plans to head to Columbus while Cravens offered to resign.

Associated Press Dayton Ohio Indiana General Assembly Jerome Brown Indianapolis Batt King Brown Cravens Indiana King and Batt Columbus Senate Joseph Cravens Pagel Te Lgedena Will K. Penrod Loogcote Ind

Senator Medill McCormick Laid To Rest In Chicago

President and Mrs. Coolidge joined members of the senate and house to pay last respects to Medill McCormick senior senator from Illinois who died suddenly. Funeral services were arranged at the home of Countess Eleanor Gizyca to permit attendance by friends and officials who knew the Illinois statesman.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Senate House Medill McCormick Illinois Eleanor Gizyca Eleanor Patterson Chiccago

Swanson signs record weekly salary with Famous Players Laskey

Gloria Swanson reportedly will receive 17500 dollars weekly under a new contract with Famous Players Laskey, highest direct salary for a motion picture star. Old deal paid 7500 weekly. Paris rumors cited 10600. Warner bid 17500 but was withdrawn under pressure from Will Hayes. Swanson also recovering after operation in Paris clinic with a good night reported.

Drees Angeles Calif Los Angeles Examiner Gloria Swanson Famous Players-Laskey Miss Swanson Paris Warner Brothers Will Hayes Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Laskey

Funeral plans set for Senator Medill McCormick in Chicago

Senate Chaplain Rev J J Muir to conduct services as the body leaves for Chicago accompanied by relatives and committees. The fourteenth day obituary notes his death in Washington and burial plans. The Fourth Presbyterian church in Chicago hosts the funeral with Mrs Ruth McCormick and Col Robert R McCormick among the mourners. The body will be interred at Graceland cemetery before final burial at Bryan Wisconsin. Dawes pays tribute to Medill McCormick noting his sincere desire to help others and his work with the poor on the west side. In Olathe Kansas a second death report records Miss Nannie Nelms Clarke aged 89 dying within an hour of the announcement of Medill McCormick's death.

J. J. Muir Senate House Chicago Medill McCormick Fourth Presbyterian Church Ruth McCormick Robert RR. McCormick Washington HW. A. Delsewell Graceland Cemetery Bryan Charles G. Dawes Medill West Side Coucha Olathe Kas Nannie Nelms Clarke Hugh C. Clarke

President Ebert Reported Worse After Operation

Berlin report states President Ebert, who had an operation for appendicitis, developed a serious condition last night. His doctors and secretary said the crisis could worsen or improve today while his family remained at the hospital. A physicians conference was planned for four PM.

Associated Press Berlin Ebert Serais Amend Atendants

President Signs Medal Bill for Army World Fliers

President Coolidge signed a bill awarding distinguished service medals to the Army World Fliers and advancing them on the Army promotion list.

Associated Tress Washington Coolidee Army World Fliers Army

Ponzi Guilty Of Larceny Charge In Suffolk Court

A jury in Suffolk County Superior Court found Charles Ponzi guilty of larceny from clients. Judge Sisk raised Ponzi's bail from 2000 to 10000 and granted time to file a motion for arrest of judgment.

Fsenr Associates Boston Suffolk County Superior Court Charles Ponzi International Postal Return Coupon Sisk Ponzi

Democrats See Hope Of Gains In Congress Next Year

Washington reports show Democratic politicians optimistic about capturing seats in the next Congress despite last election losses. They point to vulnerable Republican holds in states like Arizona Oklahoma Wisconsin and Maryland and expect gains as a shift in sentiment unfolds. Indiana Ohio and New York are also eyed as possible pickups with Gov Al Smith's influence a potential factor in New York.

Congress Washington, D. C Bingham Connecticut Cameron Arizona Cummins Iowa Curtis Kansas Bale Vermont Ernst Kentucky Goudinge Idaho Harreld Oklahoma Jones Washington Ladd North Dakota Lenroot Wisconsin McKinley Illinois Means Colorado Moses New Oklahoms Wiscuri Maryland New York Indiana Ohio al” Smith

Budget head opens probe of bureaus and departments

Des Moines February report says K L Kogue director of the budget will study state bureaus and departments to reduce duplication and expenses. He met with Governor Hammill and Attorney General Ben J Geen to decide on review methods and aims for a year long study with a cursory digest now. Initial focus is on duplication in the motor bus and motor vehicles departments and coordinating field staff.

Pes Des Moines K. L. Kogue Legiature Conlivons Hammill Ben J. Geen Hogue Motor Vehicles Stato Field

Admiral Jones Before Committee On Aircraft Controversy

The House aircraft committee questioned Rear Admiral William A. Jones head of the Navy General Board and voted to recall Secretary Weeks for Army Air Service questioning. Jones defended a navy board report on vessels submarines and aircraft and rebutted General Mitchell’s criticisms while noting 1914 appropriations for naval air. Representative O Sullivan pressed if any of the waves board members were aircraft experts.

Associated Press Washington House Aircraft Committee Litlary PY. Jones Avy General Board Weeks Army Air Service Admiral Jones Special Navy Board Mitchell Army Air Chief Ostfriesland

Milo Steele Improves After Appendectomy at Washington County Hospital

Ny Milo Steele of Mear Rivet te is improving after an appendectomy at a Washington County hospital. She expects to leave tonight for the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, on North Iowa Avenue.

Milo Steele Mear Rivette Washington County Wilcox

Iowa Editors Open Convention Convened at Des Moines

The Iowa Press Association began its annual convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines with editors from daily and weekly papers statewide in attendance. E P Harrison of the Oakland Acorn presided as president, with Alex Fitzhugh delivering the welcome and Ed M Smith speaking on community value of a newspaper survey. An address by H C Hetaling and committee appointments followed. G A Carrell and others were re elected to officer posts.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Press Association Fort Des Moines E. P. Harrison The Oakland Acorn Alex Fitzhugh Greater Dea Moines Presdent Harrison Ed M. Smith Winterset Madisonian H.C. Hetaliog Natal Editorial Association Burlington Keokuk Gate City

Collins Estate Faces Court Fight Over Administrator

Three brothers of Floyd Collins petition Hart county court to remove their father Lee Collins as administrator after Floyd perished when pinned under a boulder in Sand Cave near Cave City. They claim Lee Collins is not of sound mind due to grief and age. The estate centers on Floyds half interest in Crystal Cave on the Collins farm. The hearing is scheduled for today.

Iy ‘Tike Munpordvillge Kloyd Coling Sand Cave Cace City Hart County Lee Collins Floyd Crystal Cave Collins Homer Marshall Andy Lee

Treasury to Mail 70 000 Checks to War Veterans March First

Washington February report says about 70 000 treasury checks for 50 dollars or less will be mailed March first by the veterans bureau under the pension act. The total value is around 2 250 000 dollars and nearly 300 000 such payments go to veterans who served only a short time.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Veteran's Bureau

Dickinson measure passed by House on cooperative marketing bill

The Dickinson substitute for the Haugen cooperative marketing bill was approved in the House by 284 to 96 after a prior 203 to 178 roll call vote. Representative Dickinson, Republican of Iowa, led the farm bloc and said the bill reflects conference suggestions. The measure eliminates government auditing and licensing provisions and increases agriculture department funding under the Capper-Walstead act.

Washington Dickinson Cooperative Marketing Haugen Export Corporation House Dickinson Agricultural Committee Dickingon Iowa Haugen The Agriculture Committee Haaugen Department of Agriculture

Soviet protest over Russian troops near Nanking and Shanghai

From Peking the Soviet ambassador protests to the Chinese foreign office against the maintenance of 1,000 Russian white troops between Nanking and Shanghai. He urges immediate disbandment, arguing it threatens ongoing Sino Soviet friendship.

Nanking China

Iowa Night News: Multiple Defendants and Local Prizes

Cedar Rapids John Donovan jailed for forging wife’s signature on a check and pleading guilty to prosecute offense. ten years at Anamosa. Waterloo George Walsh 19 jailed for forging a merchant’s name on checks. ten years at Anamosa. Des Moines Captain Eddie Rickenbacker defends stance in a tense aviation controversy before the Aeronautical Association. Cedar Rapids local postmaster race features Penly supporters and opposition to Millie Floffian. Malcolm Shipping Association wins trophy for low losses in transit, 32 cars sold for 54000 with 211 loss. The Warmers Slipping Association placed third. Cherokee Herbert Steingrube and Lewis Garrett indicted for manslaughter in the death of a patient at an insane hospital.

Ity Associated Press Cedar Rapids John Donovan Anamosa Des Moines Eddie Rickenbacker Mitchell The Aeronautical Association of the United States George Walsh Waterloo Anamoga Malcolm Shipping Association National Livestock Producers Association of Chicago Lotal Association Herbert Steingrube Lewis Garrett Ale Hospital For the Insane Shave H. van ‘Iaften

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