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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
3
The city endured the coldest night in twelve years with readings of 24 degrees below zero at the official station and similar lows on nearby thermometers. By noon the temperature moderated to sixteen below, while many trains faced heavy delays and schedule disruptions across Rock Island and Burlington lines amid the severe cold.
Firefighters were summoned to the L. B. Lupton residence on North Second Avenue where a minor fire was quickly put out with no damage. A still alarm sounded, and while crews were present a fire whistle caused by a false alarm echoed.
The county board adjourned last night for this month unless recalled by the chair. Routine business filled most of the time. The board appointed Miss Edna Lewis, Miss Mae Campbell, and Mrs. P. J. Crail as office secretaries for the county public health service.
The Washington county farm bureau holds its annual meeting Monday at the courthouse with sessions at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. The county agent’s report will be presented, officers elected, and business conducted in the morning, followed by a talk from R. G. Clark, assistant state secretary of agriculture, in the afternoon. Public attendance is invited.
Dr William S Fleming representative of the National Reform Association will address a union service of Washington churches Sunday afternoon at 230 in the Second United Presbyterian church The theme is Shall the Bible Be Read in the Public Schools Questions and discussion follow the address
Miikew Edwards of West Chester was fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery. The charge, brought by Will Munro, stemmed from a dispute over a telephone bill in Justice Court.
John Harvey Ashton, a close associate and golfing partner of Rockefeller, collapsed and died while playing golf on Rockefeller's courses today. The tragedy occurred during a round with Mr. Rockefeller on the latter's links.
The report notes automobile owners have moved cars indoors with only a handful of motor vehicles visible on the streets today, reflecting an unusual citywide halt in traffic.
Washington high school lost to Fairfield 29 to 10 on Fairfield’s floor. Washington trailed by large margins in most quarters though the opening ten minutes were tied 4-4. Fouls aided Fairfield as three Washington players fouled out. Coach McKinstry was ill, Prof. Montgomery led the team. DuBois and Duke started, Williams at center. Other Little Six scores included Burlington over Mt Pleasant 32-13 and Ottumwa over Muscatine 15-? With Mason City and Northwood, Davenport and Geneseo, Augustana and Knox also high on the slate.
Former prime minister Venizelos was elected president of the Greek national assembly receiving 345 of 356 votes. The Athens result confirms strong parliamentary support for his leadership.
C art Countryman a former Iowa Falls resident announces at Iowa Falls he will seek the vice presidency with President Coolidge at the republican national convention in Cleveland. He has set up headquarters in New York City issuing literature for his candidacy. Son of Rev Ann Countryman he once ran for Congress in an Illinois district.
A brief dialogue notes new workers quitting after burnout and frustration. One says they were discouraged when learning swearing at a tractor did not relieve feelings. The exchange captures workplace morale in a concise comic tone.
A joint installation of officers by the local Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges drew about seventy members last night despite extreme cold. A supper followed, making the event one of the best these two progressive organizations have held.
Gebhart who ran the Colenso hotel for the last year and a half has sold the business to Fred West. West will take possession the first of February. Gebhart plans to continue in the hotel business elsewhere but has not yet fixed his plans.
Cold wave sweeps Nebraska Missouri and Illinois with temperatures from zero to 20 below. Two dead in St Louis from exposure. Chicago trains delayed. crews operate buses and directions on schedule after five days idle. Telegraph and telephone service severely disrupted in the central west.
Ramaine Sarkaria, a member of the Sikis caste from India, begins college life at Iowa State University. He will study dairy science and bacteriology, appearing turbaned and bearded in the new setting.
Washington public schools will reopen Monday at nine o clock after a two week Christmas vacation. All teachers are expected to be on hand and pupil attendance should be full. The scarlet fever scare is under control and no danger is anticipated. Heating systems are up to date and kept warm, with extra radiation in junior high rooms. Buildings were cleaned and overhauled during vacation, including gym floor repairs at the high school.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa calls the Mellon tax reduction plan an efficient scheme and urges passage of agricultural relief measures, warning that opposition could yield the largest electoral defeat in history. speech delivered at a Chicago League of Women Voters Forum.
In Carroll, an engine attached to a heavy snow plow crashed into a freight train in the Chicago Great Western yards. Three railroad men were injured while the freight caboose was torn to splinters and the snow plow destroyed. Injured are Division Engineer F. W. Mayfew of Clarion, roadmaster Wm. Clear of Carroll, and Traveling Engineer W. F. Higner of Clarion. The airbrakes failed and the crew leaped to safety.
The Belgian legation in Peking confirms the murder of Rev. Father Soenan, a Belgian missionary, and the sacking of the Catholic mission at Tsaoti near the Chinese border. The bandit, seeking medical aid, killed the priest while he attended to them.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge had the Mayflower sail to the Potomac from Washington inviting about twenty guests as the temperature fell. The couple boarded the yacht at the pier for a short cruise despite the chill.
The article reviews olive cultivation in the United States, noting that fruit production is substantial for some crops but commercial oil growing has been limited to California and Arizona. It states trees can survive and bear fruit in southern states, suggesting broader potential.
Senator Borah argues taxes alone cannot fund veterans’ bonuses and urges public gratitude rather than government treasury funds. He insists compensation for service should reflect citizen devotion and warns against delaying veterans’ claims.
Senator Borgh calls for moral and intellectual leadership and a shift of federal finance from partisan politics. He argues for nonpartisan public service, replacing politics with principle, and asks voters what they have done for the commonwealth.
Sun Yat Sen of South China told Christian College students in Canton that a world war would occur within ten years with China allied to Russia Germany India and Japan against imperialist powers. He said Americans would feel what a powerful Chinese fleet in San Francisco harbor means.
A transformation of a thought experiment explains how a man would need to dig a night length tunnel thirty seven miles long to match the work of a web-footed mole. The piece uses a vivid comparison to illustrate enormous underground labor and physical effort.
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