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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1926
Page
1
In Washington on January 18 Representative Jierger of Wisconsin introduced a house resolution to direct the president to assume control of the anthracite coal mines. He warned that continued private ownership by a few leads to recurring strikes and urged miners return to the prior wage scale until a permanent plan is prepared.
Iowa City officials announce a three day state music festival May 6 7 and 8 to be staged by the Iowa High School Music Activities Association and the University of Iowa. The program features state championship contests exhibitions and prizes with about a thousand expected attendees and free lodging arranged by the university.
The Daily Sketch reports a rift within the Theosophists over Krishnamurti and a new world religion. The London Lodge with 40 members seceded along with 16 others amid a stormy national committee meeting. Reports claim infighting and charges of bed faith against officials.
Des Moines reports seasonal reductions in construction and farm work, with heavy holiday hiring for factories and clerical tasks. National data indicate a surplus of trades, farm help, and railroad workers, and no near spring improvement. Sioux City notes similar labor surplus and steady demand in meat packing and railroads.
Boston cleric Rev. Charles McIntyre told St Marys Church that while the prohibition statute is on the books it is immoral in itself and harms liberty. He urged repeal rather than nonobservance and warned the law has created a new generation of drinkers, especially among young women. The church has long favored total abstinence for non temperate individuals but not prohibition for all.
Leonard Raffensperger Hawkeye tackle is chosen president of the Hawks club at the University of Iowa. He previously earned a basketball letter and played on the football team before an injury. Five vice presidents were also elected for major sports and one for minor sports with Don T. Hines named secretary and treasurer.
Station WOC Davenport Ta will attempt to reach South Africa during Radio Week tests from January 24 to 30. WOC plans broadcasting from midnight January 26 to 8 AM the following day.
Two people died and fifty were injured when a Brooklyn Manhattan transit elevated trains rear ended on the Williamsboro bridge. An eight car steel train stalled center, a wooden reinforced train crashed into it. Motorman John Simmer of the wooden train was arrested on felonious assault charges.
Des Moines Iowa January 18 Police Chief Cavender described Clarence Darrow Chicago criminal lawyer as a public menace asserting courts fail to convict. He decried Darrow style as flouting justice and warned barristers must answer for lax laws and loopholes.
Eight robbers using electric drills and crowbars broke into the Burlington Industrial Alcohol warehouse on Greenwich Street and escaped with alcohol valued at 50 000. They loaded drums onto an automobile truck and also stole 5000 in cash along with violins and crockery from an adjoining building.
Governor Ben P. Paulen will attend the Des Moines agricultural conference on January 28. Sixteen Kansas farm leaders were named as delegates to the Iowa meeting.
Fifty eight furniture manufacturers plead not guilty to indictments alleging conspiracy to violate the Sherman act. Trial set for April five with bonds of one thousand dollars per defendant. Twenty five indicted in dining room group and fifty eight total include bedroom furniture firms. Nine individuals also enter pleas.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January IX John L. Lewis declares the strike will continue at any cost. He notes United Mine Workers leaders tour the anthracite fields to support miners and expose employer tactics. Governor Pinchot prepares a legislature address to curb anthracite mining.
Des Moines report says Charles F D Be den urges librarians and the public to donate to the American Library Association fiftieth anniversary fund. Miss Junia Robinson notes state libraries should lead by example and Storm Lake Ia was first to contribute. Librarians asked to give one day's salary and libraries to contribute one tenth of one per cent of income.
Chicago Jan 18 The Chicago Herald and Examiner received a message from Ganna Walska McCormick explaining why her husband Harold F McCormick did not accompany her to Europe. A private reason prevented his sailing on Saturday but he will sail next week. The Paris liner carried his luggage away before the steamer sailed.
In Washington a clash in Congress over funding new federal buildings may stop all appropriation. The White House proposed 180 million for building nationwide but Congress pushed bills totaling about 350 million, reflecting porkbarrel pressure as lawmakers seek local projects.
Des Moines leads with a 14,973 increase five years to 2,419,027. City tallies show all but Davenport among first fourteen gaining. Marshalltown rises to 13th, Muscatine stays 15th. Rural counties 34 gained population, Davenport holds third despite loss. Des Moines remains state’s largest city.
Jefferson County Farm Bureau releases a statement praising Iowa Bankers Association and other business interests for backing farmers amid agricultural concerns. It credits Governor Hammill for listening to farmer troubles and notes Republican administration attention to agriculture.
A 1927 Hawkeye issue from the University of Iowa will be as heavy as ten pounds per page with fan averages and family details. The paper, spreading across fifteen acres if laid out, will feature faces of nearly 6 000 students and create a sizeable Iowa City impression.
A thief named Des Moines Robbera took between 800 and 900 dollars from the safe at the Morgan Markussen Clothing store. Police describe the incident as a burglary with a single suspect and no immediate arrests reported.
In Philadelphia the shooting death of 16 year old Elizabeth Holmes occurred at James Thurley’s home during a conversation with another girl and two men. Holmes collapsed after fleeing from the parlor to the kitchen with a bullet wound near the heart. Corey and Dolly Dean were witnesses and the two men unnamed initially disappeared. Corey and Dean claimed the shooting was accidental, while witnesses Hurley and his wife were questioned.
A street car plunged from a bridge into the Ohio River at McKees Rocks killing four and injuring twenty two. Conductor Gilbert J. Schell and Miss Agnes Johnson were among the dead, with Miss Rebecca McKee and Marion Signet also named victims. motorman Harry Curshun survived with injuries.
Four robbers robbed the State Bank of Franklin Park in Chicago suburb early today and fled with about 14000 dollars, mainly gold. Two tellers, a stenographer, and two cashiers were forced into a vault before escape. Police were alerted and pursued suspects. an air unit was ordered to assist in the search.
Outlook begins Monday with periods of snow toward the middle and again toward the end. Temperatures will stay cold throughout the week across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys.
The New York Times reports four hopefuls for the 1928 Democratic presidential nomination Gov Albert C Ritchie of Maryland A Victor Donahy of Ohio Alfred E Smith of New York and former Treasury Secretary William G McAdoo The Times notes potential support for Clem L Shaver and discusses Smiths retirement plan and McAdoos campaign concerns.
Secretary Hoover told the Interstate Commerce Committee that Americans are near solving the rubber issue without government help. He referenced plans by the American Motor Rubber Company for a 10 million dollar venture to boost supply from Ceylon, the Dutch East Indies and the Philippines, and noted a 50 million dollar portable ring proposed by manufacturers. He also said the administration advised against direct loans to those tied to the British rubber monopoly and Brazilian coffee interests.
Ruth in New York is said to have peaked from rigorous training and ordered to rest to avoid overtraining. He weighs two pounds under his normal playing weight and remains ready for action when needed.
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