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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
7
A sensational but unclear report from Astoria Oregon describes a large egg allegedly laid by a creature or entity owned by Otto Lebork. The egg is described as measuring about 9 1/2 inches by 7 1/2 inches.
Norwegians in Mobile Alabama in port for Christmas joined together to renew customs from their homeland, sharing meals and songs as part of the festive season.
A sprawling report details a fissure within the Republican Party as Nye allies push a concerted attack against Norris and Lucas. Nebraska Senator Howell accuses Lucas of false testimony while Hoover era leaders weigh official response. Benjamin, a California figure, emerges as a rival contender amid internal party strife and policy debates over unemployment and public works.
The Senate discussed Borah’s attack on the Federal Wheat Board amid calls for swift action on legislation after March. Legislation eyed includes powers over rail, injunctive limits, motor bus rules, unemployment relief, and a possible export debenture farm scheme in the closing days before adjournment.
A letter mailed August 1918 from Racine Wisconsin was delivered in Cleveland Ohio to Mrs Jean Wolford, marking the end of a long journey and reuniting the recipient with news from the sender.
Hammond Indiana report: Emmett Jaynes, a steel worker, moved to save his wife, mother-in-law Mrs Jessie Shanks of Lafayette Indiana, and friend Walter Moorehead when a New York Central train struck their car. Jaynes survived but his son Dean Robert Jaynes was fatally injured. Mrs Shanks and Jaynes’ wife survived and are expected to recover.
An invitation to President Hoover to attend the Harding memorial dedication is being drafted after Hoover signaled willingness to join the long delayed event. The $800000 monument, funded by public subscription for President Warren G. Harding, has sparked bitter controversy over participation by Coolidge, Hoover, and other former associates amid past administration incidents.
Experts at Mountain near Carrick report remains of a king about 2,000 years old. Excavations followed legends of an ancient royal vault. The site yielded rock removal artifacts and signs of a long heritage, with unclear details due to damaged text.
Waren White remained in the hospital as police hunted a six man fishing party accused of attacking him after he asked them to leave his farm yesterday afternoon. Doctors expect recovery though injuries are serious.
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