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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1924

Page

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Iowa Senate Debates State Printing of Teachers Reports

Heated Iowa Senate discussion centers on a state printing bill to bar publishing the Iowa State Teachers Association proceedings. Senator Price argues the association is private and unworthy of public funds, while Newberry and Shane defend printing and its public interest. The schools committee backed keeping the association report in print by a 25 to 19 vote.

Associated Press Des Moines State Teachers’ Association Senate Price Monroe County Iowa Iona Bowmen Blackhawke It & Quas Shane of Wapel Decla Association Fortieth General Assembly Bowman Joshua Teachers of Newberry Association Monroe Academy of Science Theodore Roosevelt Nizance Capitol Horchem Teachers’ Association Aaron Sapiro Lowa Sapiro Jessup State University Pearson State College Searley Teachers’ College Abben Banta Brookins Caldwell Dutcher Fulton Gilchrist Goodwin Hale Holdoege Kinnerly Mantz Olson Perkins Reed Scott Schaff Smith Stoddard Thurston White Wichman Noyes Bergman

Troops Ordered to Marion Illinois in Bootleg War

The Adjutant General ordered three National Guard infantry companies to Marion Illinois as a bootlegger conflict escalates with civil officers overwhelmed. Williamson county raids have jailed twenty on federal liquor law charges amid a wave of arrests totaling 192 in under three weeks.

Associated Press Springfield Marion Carlos BE. Black George Galligan Adjutant General National Guard Salem Cairo Mount Vernon Williamson County

Trainman Seeks Rail Commissioner Post in Des Moines

H. L. Brooke of Clarion a Chicago Great Western conductor filed for nomination as railroad commissioner. He would need to resign from the railroad to qualify. He reportedly has backing from the Iowa Federation of Labor.

Des Moines, Jan H. L. Brooke Clarion Chicago Great Weston Iowa Federation of Labor

British protest over seizure of Kwasind at Wilmington

The British government filed a new inquiry with the U S State Department regarding the seizure of the British schooner Kwasind at Wilmington North Carolina after repairs, carrying intoxicating liquor. The embassy pending a formal protest while awaiting Treasury details on two earlier seizures beyond the three mile limit of the Tomoka and Island Home.

Associated Press Washington, Jan Kwasind United States Wilmington N. C State Department Treasury Department

French expel Dutch banker amid franc scare

Paris reports the interior minister ordered the expulsion of the Dutch banker Duyzen over alleged statements on the franc’s collapse. Police arrested three foreigners linked to suspect activity in the stock exchange foreign exchange room as France tightens its stance against hostile franc speculation.

Associated Prose Paris Jan Duyzen France Interior Foreign Exchange Stock Exchange

Des Moines Man Killed in Gunfight in Wholesale District

Samuel Arcuro a 38 year old Italian was shot to death during a running gun battle with two unidentified men in Des Moines. Police say shots came from in front and behind as Arcuro fired his revolver and attempted to flee. An empty pistol and knife were found beside his car. witnesses offered no clues. Police consider the Black Hand theory.

Associated Press Des Moines Samuel Arcuro Arcuro Areuro

Venizelos Optimistic on Greece's Future and Unity

London dispatch quotes ex premier Venizelos returning to health and planning to join the new cabinet as foreign minister. He expresses optimism about national unity and is pleased with talks with opposition leaders. The report asserts the Glucksburg dynasty's overthrow is definite.

Associated Press London Venizelos Greece Reuter Athens Glucksburg

Valley Junction Mayor Under Scrutiny In Gun Raid Case

Des Moines Jan 8 County Attorney Verney Seeburger reviewed a citizens petition seeking an investigation into Valley Junction Mayor C L Yount and associates Jeff Davis Ralph Bruce and Paul Gardner connected to last year’s raid in which two men were shot, one reportedly in critical condition. The attorney asked Sheriff Findley to secure affidavits for the case.

Associated Press Des Moines Verney Seeburger Valley Junction C. L. Yount Jeff Davis Ralph Bruce Paul Gardner Findley

Florida Man to Recommend for Presidency Declared

In Miami Florida January statement Bryan Jennings Ryan a Florida delegate candidate said if elected he would present the name of a Florida citizen for presidential nomination. The name will be announced to the public before the national committee meeting on January 15.

Associated Press Miami Florida Jan s—Wm Jennings Ryan National Committee

South Welcomes Relief From Cold After Fatal Toll

Atlanta reports a cold wave across the south eased with warmer weather forecast. Nearly twenty deaths resulted from exposure and fire mishaps in the region. Crops on the peninsula faced threats but escaped significant damage.

Associated Press Atlanta South Peninsula Crowers

Attempted forcible release of condemned Polish officers

Warsaw reports reveal arrests of several individuals tied to a communist plot to free two former Polish officers Wiesorkiewicz and Bagiski who were condemned to death as Soviet spies for alleged involvement in the Cracow bombing cases.

Associated Press Warsaw Wiesorkiewicz Bagiski Cracow

Boy Dies of Wounds on Hunting Trip

Des Moines report states Raymond Mockly a Roosevelt high school student died from a wound received while returning from a hunting trip. The fatal shot was fired by his companion Morry Fletcher, son of Assistant Attorney General John Pletcher.

Associated Press Des Moines Jan Raymond Mockly Roosevelt High School Morry Fletcher Gene al John Pletcher

Bok peace plan discussed by lawmakers in Des Moines

A Des Moines newspaper interview sought reactions from senators and representatives on the Bok peace plan. One legislator recalled not being present when the measure passed, reflecting mixed familiarity and opinions among lawmakers.

Associated Press Des Moines

Bonus Payable for Soldiers Prompts Tax Debate

Senator Copeland argues cash payment of soldiers bonus can be funded by tax surtax gains and opposes tax exemption bonds. He proposes $1.25 per service day totaling about $1.46 billion, to be retired over 60 years. House Republicans call for a bonus conference while farm aid measures advance.

Washington Jan. A Mellon Copeland New York Senate Today Treasury

American doctor in Thibet faces bandit danger

Nashville physician Dr William M Hardy and five relatives are believed captured by Tibetan bandits near Batang in western Szechuan while serving a mission frontier. Hardy, successor of Dr Loftis, volunteered after news of Loftis and Dr Shelton deaths from plague and bandit violence in early 1920s. A June 1923 letter from Hardy to Dr Wetter describes hospital supplies and isolation from outside contact.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Thibet Batang Szechuan China Wm. M. Hardy Vine Street Loftis Albert Leroy Shelton Botang Shelto Inner Hardy H. Wetter Wetterau

Burlington organizes baseball tie to Mississippi Valley league

Burlington aims to join organized baseball with a Mississippi Valley league affiliation. The general committee seeks $8,000 to fund the venture and schedule games at the Tri-State Park grounds. William Glick leads the Burlington Baseball Association with J. J. Lee as secretary, a former Dubuque player.

Burlington Distrel Mississippi Valley League Tri-State Wm. Glick Burlington Baseball Association Dubuque

Fire Ravages London Warehouses Near West India Docks

A massive blaze in London roared through rubber oil and inflammables stored in warehouses near the West India docks. Beginning at 3 PM yesterday, the fire drew 70 engines through the night with extensive property damage but no casualties reported.

Associated Press London West India Docks

Munitions 10 to Be Sent From This Country

Agrarian movement in Mexico expands as Durango convention votes to petition for arms for peasant battalions. Regular army integration planned for first class rebels while second class forms state guards. Arms to come from the United States, aimed at agrarian troops.

Associated Press Mexico City Mex Laredo Junction Republic Durango San Luis Potost San Luis Potosi United States Nab Oi New York Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company Today Tierra Blanca Capa Pete Nunez Wella Washington Vera Cruz Jalisco Whch Mealee Obregon Coolidge Mexico Hughes Revolutionary New Orleans Department of Justice de la Huerta

Maupin Must Hang January 18 1922

Governor Kendall fixed the death penalty date for Roy Maupin, convicted slayer of miner Joe Hayes, at 7:30 p m Friday January 18 after denying a clemency appeal. Maupin killed Hayes with a club and robbed him of $80 on January 20, 1922 in Carney Indiana.

iBy Des Molnes Roy Maupin Joe Hayes Carney Kendall Maupin Hayes

St Louis Association Reports $80,000 Livestock Commission Refund

More than $80,000 in savings on commissions from selling livestock in 1923 will be refunded to participating farmers and stockmen in the St. Louis trade territory by the St. Louis Producers' Livestock Commission Association, it was announced today in East St. Louis.

Associated Press East ST. Louis St. Louisa Trade Territory St. Louis

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