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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
1
In Mexico City Jan 14 the government announced that Catholic priests captured with rebel groups will be deported instead of executed for treason. Federal forces in Jalisco fought rebels between Arenal and Amatitlan dispersing the band with many casualties.
Charles Tl. Hearst was re elected president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation at the closing session of the annual convention in Des Moines. C W Huntley was re elected vice president and Mrs Ellsworth Richardson of Pella chaired the women's work. New directors named include R W W Neal Mount Vernon RN M Gunn Buckingham N F McKee Carlisle Oscar Helline Marcus and W C Children Connell Bluffs. Delegates opposed the state bond issue for good roads and backed state income tax and cooperative banking while endorsing bank depositor safeguards and laws to curb corn borer invasion. They also supported a primary election law and Iowa coop banking enactment.
Mrs Ellen McCreedy of Ainsworth dies at her home at 10 o'clock aging 86 or 87. Immigrated from Ireland as a child, widow of Goo McCreedy who died in 1911, lived in Highland township before moving to Ainsworth. Survived by children Charles Sigourney Elaine Nash Effie, one granddaughter Thelen Freeman, great grandchildren and others. No funeral arrangements yet.
The State Department Latin American policy team today leveled a strong response to Kellogg's assertion that the spread of Bolshevism threatens the region. Officials rejected the claim as an alarmist Rogey of Bolshevism and defended their stance.
Senator-Elect Brookhart of Iowa was exonerated today by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, which found no evidence he acted as a paid lobbyist for farm groups or Cyrus E Woods. The committee chair, Senator Watson, reported Steck withdrew the charges after saying they were rumor-based and unsubstantiated.
The Washington County Chautauqua association held an annual meeting in the Y building last evening. New board members elected are Everette Griffith Rev F W Sutton Supt 7 H Peet Rev F W Eastwood D H McLaughtlin and Rev Willard Wylie. A board meeting is set for Friday at 7 PM to organize for the year and secure the season dates. Treasurer Keck reported a 300 deficit over last two seasons due to rainy weather. The article notes growth despite weather and urges all directors to attend tonight’s meeting at seven.
Two workers were killed and more than a dozen injured when a smokestack at the Birmingham Electric Company power plant collapsed today. The disaster halted power to Birmingham for over an hour as rescue crews searched the debris for missing men. two bodies were recovered and several workers were unaccounted for amid dangerous conditions.
Funeral services for Martin J Koehler who died yesterday afternoon at his home four miles northeast of Washington will be held at 3 PM Sunday at L A Jones funeral home. Burial at Elm Grove. He was 66 and had been ill eight days pneumonia caused death. He was born November 29 1890 in Hartsburg Illinois and came to Washington in 1905. He married Maude Kendrick twelve years ago and they had two children Emily Klein and Maurice Martin. He leaves his parents four sisters and two brothers. He was a Methodist and member of the B E O class at the local Sunday school.
Officers of Leon Beatty post American Legion entered a contract with Wolfe Amusement of Minneapolis to bring their carnival to Washington next summer. It is described as one of the largest carnivals in the country with fourteen shows five riding devices and other attractions. The date is uncertain but the carnival will arrive in Washington during the week of June 16 or June 23.
In Tampico on January 14 a gasoline explosion tore the steamer Essex Isle, killing twelve and injuring twenty five. Forty stevedores were aboard during loading, and rescuers fear more bodies remain in the hold as the injured face severe burns.
Ottumwa high school routed Washington 41 to 15, the best foe faced this season, leaving Burlington puzzled by a two overtime loss to them earlier. Washington’s schedule includes Kalona, Brighton, and Fairfield as district tourney details emerge from Des Moines.
Dr. C. A. Abbott of Oskaloosa was acquitted on charges of fraudulent medical practice tied to radio wave treatments. Judge Henry F. Wagner ruled the state failed to prove guilt beyond doubt after a month long trial with extensive witness testimony from both sides.
In the junior league at the M. C. A. games played Wednesday evening Milwaukee 4 over Senta Pa 2 Pennsylvania 11 over New York Central 10 Creat Northern 11 over Neck Island 4. The series features a trans continental mail race with the last pace team defeating the three leaders.
Illinois senator designate Frank L. Smith will travel to Washington to demand admission to the Senate and seek to be seated and sworn in. He argues constitutional precedence favors seating and plans to challenge opponents Ashurst and McKellar as he presents long term credentials and a campaign contribution dispute.
Des Moines report on Governor Hammill's inaugural address outlines his stance against state deposit guarantees. He calls for strict bank regulation, stronger capital requirements, stockholder safeguards, and personal-liability rules for directors to curb bank misconduct.
Chicago reports a blizzard followed by a chill as a 36 hour snowstorm covers the Midwest and beyond. Temperatures fall to five degrees above zero with forecasters predicting zero by Saturday. Five deaths and numerous injuries noted in Chicago hospitals as 4,000 workers clear streets and costs exceed one million dollars.
An extended cold spell produced a minimum of two degrees above zero before noon as the temperature began to rise after eleven. The drop last night marked the coldest period in weeks.
Sheriff Charles Denison said there was no clue to the burglars who stole $77 from the Farmers Union Store on North Iowa avenue. They gained entry through the cellar window, and fled Wednesday night.
Ottumwa defeated Washington 6 to 2 in Ottumwa on the season’s second game. A state board ruling declares Ottumwa captain Wilson ineligible, causing Ottumwa to forfeit all games won last season. Local notice confirms the action affecting last year’s football results.
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