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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1928

Page

7

No Death Sentence in 16 Countries and 8 States

A London report outlines worldwide abolition trends showing death penalty removed in 16 nations including Holland Norway Sweden Portugal Romania Austria Latvia Lithuania Argentina Brazil Colombia Honduras Uruguay and eight U S states. It notes Belgium Denmark and Finland abrogate by disuse and German and Swiss examples, with limited executions in some Cantons. The piece discusses legislative moves in Germany and ongoing debates in France Asia and Japan, outlining cautious optimism for broader abolition.

London Holland Norway Sweden Portugal Rumania Austria Latavia Lithuania Argentina Brazil Colombia Honduras Uruguay Denmark Belgium Findland Switzerland United States Itay Mussolini Russia Germany Tee Reichstag Hessen Hamburg Prussia

Political tension and local updates in Wellman and Des Moines

Iowa politics show Governor Hammill debating a special session on a 100 million dollar road bond while pieces on farm leaders attack, local social notices, school games, and residents traveling between Wellman and Iowa City fill this issue. The report notes figures like Milo Reno and M L Bowman, and highlights community events, obituaries, and civic activities.

M. L. Bowman Hammill Milo Reno Iowa Farmers Union Hetel

Wellman Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Changes

Wm. J. Wade visited Williamsburg and Marengo last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Struble of Riverside were in Wellman last Friday noting roads in very soft condition. F. C. Schroeder drove to Cedar Rapids last Wednesday, returning the same day. The Masons and Eastern Star of Wellman plan a joint installation Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with supper afterward. O. E. Olin moved to the James H. Fuller house in south town. Mrs. Matt Blair has been unwell for weeks. Mr. Blair will quit farming and move to his Wellman residence, a change hoped to benefit Mrs. Blair.

I. Q O. O. F. Ledge Wellman Rebekah Lodge No Washingtoun Brightham Wellman Leck Wade Earl Sample Wm. Rhoades Persia Iowa City William Rhoades Marty Welk Ned Wahl Ned Weih William Gerhauser Harry West Liberty Lewis Jas Woro B. L. Karr Mr. Kline Chicago Ene Thuoegsegger Outlook Montama G. M. Struble Riverside F. ¢. Schroeder Cedar Rapids O. E. Olin James H. Fuller Matt Blair

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