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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1924

Page

3

Tolander Promoted to Assistant Cashier at Bank Meetings

At the Washington National Bank annual meeting the only change was Harold L. Tolander moving from teller to assistant cashier. Weldin became teller. the board and stockholders re-elected directors including Cunningham and Wilson. Cunningham kept the presidency, Young became cashier, and Donald Bell and Walter Conner were named assistant cashiers.

Washington National Bank Harold L. Tolander Weldin Charles C. Cunningham William A. Gook Frank L. Wilson Marsh W. Bailey Col. C. J

Mrs Work Breaks Arm in Stair Accident

Mrs James A Work fell down stairs on Sunday evening and broke her right arm just above the wrist. The other arm was injured perhaps a small bone broken. Both arms in splints but she can use her left hand some and is getting along nicely and thankful the fall was not worse.

James A. Work

Lent Hooch Party Probes at Veterans Bureau

Washington January 11 Inquiries begin after charges that liquor parties were held in the New York veterans bureau district office and that alcohol was served at a dinner hosted by a bureau ambulance unit in the district W F Lent district manager is relieved by Director Hines pending investigation of the allegations

Washington W. F. Lent Veterans Bureau Office New York Hines Vetieans’ Bureau

Postal receipts shrink slightly in Washington 1923 year

Washington post office reports 1923 postal receipts at 32000 dollars, down seven hundred from 1922’s 53000 plus. December business rose by 700, but summer and early fall saw a dip. Parcels handled reached a record high, offset by loss of Bruns seed house but gain from McCleery calendar factory. A new lock box parcel delivery service was started for downtown patrons.

Washington Bruns Seed House

Inter-church committee thanks donors for Christmas toy packages

The Inter-church committee extends gratitude to Clark and Enalins Lytye’s grocery Barclay’s grocery and Presbyterian Sabbath school classes for donations. Nearly sixty packages were given to needy city children each containing candy and toys with candy also provided to A M B Sabbath school children.

Inter-church Committee Clark and Enalins Lytye’s Grocery Barclay’s Grocery Presbyterian Sabbath School

Keokuk Man Released on Bond in Larceny Case

Roy Carr from Keokuk was indicted by the local grand jury and brought to Burlington. He was released on a $1,000 bond and will be arraigned Saturday morning on a larceny charge.

Burlington Roy Carr Keokuk

Mrs Springman Ill at Home

Mrs. Matt Springman is ill at her home.

Matt Springman

Surety Bond Extension Notices For Public Boards

Public boards and officials are notified that certificates authorizing surety companies to do business in the state are extended from March 1, 1914, to April 1, 1924. The commissioner of insurance cites Chapter 176, laws of the 401 General Assembly extending license periods for companies under Chapter IV, Title IX of the Code. J. D. Glasgow, Clerk of District Court.

Commissioner of Insurance 401 General Assembly J. D. Glasgow

Rural Life Conference Set Across Cotter Haskins Bethel Churches

A three day rural life conference is announced to run January 15 to 18 in Presbyterian churches at Cotter Haskins and Bethel. Each site hosts the same program with evening services and multiple talks by Rev Theodore Morning D D Neat Day and other speakers, plus meals and Sunday school and church hour sessions.

Rural Life Cotter Haskins Bethel Haskine Veriiss Rebel Theodore Morning D. D Synodical Superintendent of National Missions Iowa Frank Schroeder P. A. Mazzel Co. E. Thompson Haskins and Theodore Ma Géneril

Omer Woods to Face Firing Squad January 18

The Utah board of pardons rejected Omer R. Woods clemency appeal today. His execution by firing squad, chosen by Woods over hanging, is set for January 18. Officials confirm all avenues for escape have been closed.

Omer Woods Associated Press Salt Lake City Utah State Board of Pardons Omer R. Woods

Brighton Woman Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Ernest Koch, 48, a well known Brighton resident, died today at Fairfield hospital from cancer after an operation proved unsuccessful. She leaves her husband Verne, children, mother, seven brothers and three sisters. The Koch family moved to Brighton eight years ago from a local farm.

Brighton Ernest Koch Fairfield Koch Iowa City Fairfield Hospital Matt Keasel Matt Joe Charles Edgar George Kessel Brichton John Raymond Woolson Andy Duttweiler Ed Hesser Davenport

Attorneys seek bond reduction for Cockburn in Des Moines

Russell Cockburn alleged city hall payroll padder faces a state supreme court bid to reduce his bond from 35 000 after an initial 26 000 raise of 9 000 on county attorney motion. The filing aims to lower the security as the case proceeds.

Des Moines Russell Cockburn State Supreme Court Cockburn

Oscar O Rock, Iowa Bureau Chief, Dies in Minnesota

Oscar O Rock, head of the Iowa State Bureau of Investigation since 1921 and a longtime state agent of the Department of Justice, died today in Rochester Minnesota after being taken to a hospital a week ago following a heart disease and nervous disorders attack.

Des Moines Oscar O. Rock Iowa State Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Rochester, Minn Capitol

Woods seeks clemency after affidavit to Utah board

On January 5 the Pardons Board refused Woods clemency. He later sent affidavits to the board and Gov Mabey accusing A C Vadney of Idaho of one of the robbers who killed Mrs Woods. Gov Mabey met Woods for two hours and plans to present recommendations to the board.

State Pardons Board Woods Charles R. Mabey A. C. Vadney Council Idaho

Labor party growth in England parliamentary gains

The Labor party in England has more than doubled its MPs since 1960 and seen a vast rise in votes. From 1900 to 1923 the party increased from nine MPs and 118 003 votes to 192 MPs and 4 386 845 votes.

London Labor Party England

New Paneled Weaving Stock Sold By The Journal

A paneled weaving stock is offered printed or engraved on order by The Journal. The notice outlines customization options and availability for customers seeking personalized textile panels.

the Journal

Salvation Army backs Mrs Reid anti narcotic film drive

Brigadier Boyd of the Salvation Army in Los Angeles endorses Mrs Wallace Reid and her crusade against narcotics. He appears in makeup in scenes directed by John Griffith Wray for the Fox feature at Culver City studios, rallying Salvation Army workers worldwide to support the project.

Salvation Army Marne Am Cie Wallace Reid Reid Boyd Southland Los Angeles John Griffith Wray Big Iace Culver City Calif Fox

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