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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1925

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Fierce Storm At Sea Claims Many Fishermen

The Icelandic fishing grounds遭 swept by a severe gale over four days. Eighty four men are believed lost from the Hull trawler Scapa Flow and related vessels. Fourteen Hull fishermen and twenty four Icelanders perished. News of another Icelandic steamer Lefer kepar ig with forty hands lost. In Sarebroug France seven killed and fifteen injured when a workshop was crushed by high winds.

Hull England Scapa Flow Robertson Leferkepar Ig Watts

Passion Play by Chicago Big Brothers Opens March 15

Chicago Big Brothers stage a Passion Play in the revenue district to fund delinquent boy work. About 500 Chicagoans in a no pay cast will portray Christ with a lifelike statue using electrical effects and moveable limbs. A 150 voice choir will accompany readings and scenes including the crucifixion. Mr and Mrs Swisher move from route 6 Washington to a farm near Haskins.

Chicago Big Brothers Christ Uig Brothers Chicaro Durdoys Judas O. M. Swisher Washington Haskins

Funeral Service of Senator McCormick Held at Fourth Presbyterian

Chicago mourned Senator Medill McCormick with a simple service at Fourth Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. H A Dalsell. Prayers scripture and choir singing replaced a sermon. The body entombed at Grantland cemetery before final burial in Byron Illinois. Attending included Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick widow and Senator-Elect Charles S Deneen.

Chicago Medill McCormick Fourth Presbyterian Church H. A. Dalsell McCormick Grantland Byron Robert S. McCormick Florida Ruth Hanna McCormick Washington Charles 8. Deneen Len Small

Yale gridder marries society girl Milstead wed Mildred Bechtel

Yale football star Century Allen Milstead married Mildred Bechtel of Milford Conn. Milstead was expelled by Yale authorities after the announcement, reducing star material for the New Haven eleven. He played tackle and was regarded as one of the best in recent seasons. The photo was taken shortly after the marriage news.

Allen Milstead Yale Mildred Bechtel Milford Conn Milstead

Parliaments Gothic pinnacles face sobering decay risk

London reports reveal soot and acid rain have decayed external stone on the Houses of Parliament. Gargoyles and pinnacles lose noses fingers and carving details while stonework grows brittle above the Peers' entrance. Sir Frank Raines leads a study on arresting deterioration as restoration discussions begin.

London Famou Peers House of Lords Victoria Tower Frank Raines His Majesty's Office of Works St. Paul's Cathedral Frank Parliament

Turks claim Kurdish forces defeated and recaptured towns

The Anatolian agency in Constantinople reported that Kurdish rebels were repulsed and that Turkish government troops recaptured Kharput and Blaziz, reversing recent rebel gains.

Constantinople Anatolian Agency Kharput Blaziz

Barry Looks to Shuffle Iowa Illinois Lineup Tonight

Iowa coach Barry and his star players arrived for the Iowa Illinois game and held a light workout at the armory. The Hawkeyes practiced a simple drill as coach Jerry indicates a potential lineup change. Barry had used Phillips and Van Deusen at forward with Miller at center and Hogan at guard, but names for tonight's starting five remain undisclosed.

Iowa Craig Ruby Ruby Jerry Hawkeyes Barry Phillips van Deusen Janse Miller Hogan Hawks

Banks in Reed of Fair Play Says Gibson

Des Moines reports Attorney General Ken Gibson urged Iowa should view banking as a public enterprise. He asked newspapers to inform citizens, claiming stronger banking would lower borrowing costs and restore wealth to circulation as banks are rehabilitated by State officials. Gipson praised Bank Superintendent Robert L. Leach for rehabilitating or refinancing many banks.

Banks Reed OF Fair Play Gibson Associated Pee Des Moines Iowa Ken J. Gibson Iowa Press Robert L. Leach Leach Ciltson

Salary Increase for Congressmen Sparks Budget Talk

The Senate approved raising congressional salaries from 7500 to 10400, boosting annual payroll by 1327400. The move followed a debateless vote amid broader economic strains, with observers noting political theater and skepticism about fiscal restraint. Budget Director Work also orders removal of most clocks in the Interior Building to curb clock watching and push focus to work.

NES Washington, D. C Senate L. Heisler Ball Delaware Ball Work Sy Department Interior Department

First cousins to sit in Congress from Iowa

Dickinson Letts and Dickinson Letts of Iowa will become the first pair of first cousins serving together in Congress. Clerk Tyler Page notes no previous instance of first cousins in the body. The Second district member will be officially known as F. Dickinson Letts, while the Tenth district member is Dick Letts, with both adopting informal names among colleagues.

Washington, D. C Dickinson Letts Iowa Sester Dickinson Tyler Page House Judee Letts Dickinson Page Towa F. Dickinson Letts F. JD. Letts Lester

Both Sides Claim Victory in Speakership Contest

Republicans in Washington chase control of the House as Nicholas Longworth of Ohio and Martin Madden compete for the speakership. Both camps claim win while new members gather for tonight’s caucus and the ballot narrows to the two candidates.

Associated Press Washington Nicholas Longworth Ohio Martin B. Madden Finais House

Fireman Injured as Girder Falls in Foundry Fire

St Paul Minnesota February 27 One fireman was severely injured when a girder toppled during a blaze that wrecked the pattern shop of a local foundry. The fire caused about 250000 dollars in losses.

Associated ST. Paul, Minn St. Paul Foundry

Iowa Bankers to Convene in Dubuque This June

The thirty ninth annual convention of the Iowa Bankers Association will be held in Dubuque on June 15 16 and 17 with K F E Luseh of the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of Dubuque on the general arrangements committee. The notice came from the association headquarters in Des Moines today.

Associated Press Des Moines Iown Bankers’ Association Dubuque K. F E. Luseh Iowa Trust and Savings Bank of

Iowa sees sixth straight monthly employment gain in January

Des Moines reports January conditions show Iowa continuing steady hiring across industries. Sugar and flour products decline while confectionery rises 10.3 percent due to one firm restarting full time after a rope halt. iron and steel up 8.7 percent as building permits fall by 106 and value drops by 1,720,884 dollars.

The Associated Press Des Moines Towa Iowa Valvito

Admiral Sims Opposes Unified Air Service Plan

Rear Admiral William Sims, retired, testified before the home aircraft committee against a unified air service favored by Brig. General Mitchell. He urged building a strong U.S. air force, predicted airships would dominate future war, and argued naval officers should command the air arm to deter an enemy fleet. He dismissed the navy board report on battleships as unconvincing.

Washington Wm. 8. Sims Home Aircraft Committee Mitchell Army Air Chief United States Navy Naval Naval War College Daniels Denby Wilbur Sims Special Navy Board Secretary of the Navy

Death by Own Action Claims 12 Year Old Wilbur White

Sioux City report states Wilbur White age 12 son of Mr. and Mrs. K. E. W. White near Sutherland Iowa died from self inflicted gunshot wound. The event occurred on February 27, according to a Prime Iowa special dispatch.

Sioux City Wilbur White KE. W. White Sutherland

Norway Reconsiders City Names After Danish Era

Oslo notes a name change from Christiania to Oslo to erase Danish influence. Other cities seek historic Norwegian names with Christiansen and Storesand proposals, Trondhjem aiming for Nidaros, and Bergen favoring Hjoergyvin.

Norway Oslo Christiania Storesand Trondhjem Nidaros Bergen

Building Permits Rise Reflect Optimistic Spring Outlook

The report notes 1293 building permits and a valuation of 289,783 up on the prior year as a criterion for 1925 activity. Firms across many industries attach hopeful notes, with conditions ranging from very good to unusually optimistic about spring and early summer trade.

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