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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

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Iowa bankers say state banking situation improved

Clinton Iowa January 20 loan officers and banks report a brighter banking climate across Iowa. A C Smith president of the Iowa bankers association says reports show better conditions and urges constructive legislative action to stabilize banks and protect depositors. The association pledges cooperation with authorities.

Clinton, Ia A. C. Smith Iowa Bankers Association Iowa A. Andrew Senate Iowa Bankere Association

Hasten Hearings On Farm Measure

Senate agriculture chair Senator McNary of Oregon expects to complete hearings on the revised McNary Haugen farm relief bill within two to three days and report it to the Senate by Friday. Farm organizations continue testimony as House leaders indicate moving to farm relief after three more appropriation bills pass.

Washington Senate McNary Oregon Agriculture Committee House House Agricultural Committee Senate Agriculture McNary Haugen Committee of Twentytwo Capitol

Sheriff Discovers Jail Break Plans In Iowa Jail

Sheriff Charles Morgan found chipped plaster under a jail window leading to an investigation that revealed eleven prisoners had removed steel plates and a wall section. Most inmates had short sentences remaining. Vick Pierre, held for auto theft, is suspected of organizing the plan.

Boone Charles Morgan Morgan Vick Pierre

Kalona Man Guilty of Drunken Driving in Local Court

Charlie McKenzie of Kalona was found guilty by a Washington county district court jury of driving an automobile while intoxicated. The six hour deliberation followed an October 10 incident near Kalona. Judge Charles A. Dewey set January 25 for a motion and sentencing.

Charlie McKenzie Kalona Washington County McKenzie A. E. Baldrige Eardley Bell E. D. Morrison Charles A. Dewey District Court Petit Andrews. White

Health facilities for Ward Schools

By week’s end each Washington ward school will have a cot and screen for first aid care. Cots roll away when unused and are ready for immediate use in corridors. High and junior high already have similar facilities funded by Christmas seal sales. McNary Haugen bill dominates farm relief debates with active advocates at the capitol.

Washington Ward Adoo

Yaqui Indians Offer to Surrender in Mexico Conflict

Yaqui Indians in revolt reportedly offer to surrender to government troops and aid federal forces. The move, relayed via General Obregon, is denied by Adolfo de la Huerta who calls reports false as clashes continue across Sonora Jalisco and other fronts.

Mexico City Obregon Sonora Adolfo de la Huerta War Department Atotonilco Ferriera Jalisco Emporie Gonzales Gonavjato Cuerniva-Mexico Palo Los Angeles Calif Mexico de la Huerta Calles Tony Manzo Bariner Republic California Arizona Huerta Reult Alles

School Health Funds Expanded by Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary reports each school receives a proportional fund from seal sales, plus a $40 health show fund from November. Centennial uses health funds for playground equipment with PTA aid, and health facilities have been added at several schools. A health case was installed at the junior high, white medical chests with remedies and bandages are provided, and cots and screens were bought at teachers’ suggestion.

American Legion Auxiliary Erade the Legion Auxiliary

Mangold Family Business Callers Visit Muscatine

F. L. Mangold and grandson Stanley Mangold were noted as business callers in Muscatine today, indicating ongoing local commerce and family involvement in trade.

F. L. Mangold Stanley Mangold Muscatine

Ireland’s Bankruptcy Laws Since 1872

The 1872 Irish Bankruptcy Laws remain the baseline. Reforms in Great Britain improved bankruptcy practice but were not extended to Ireland, leaving Irish law without those updates.

Ireland

Senate Road Committee Meeting Called on Highway Control

Des Moines January 20. O Shaff Clinton county chairman calls a meeting of the senate highway committee to decide on a bill transferring primary roads to the state highway commission. A House measure seeks a 65 percent voter approval requirement for any bond issue, with Rep Geo Hopkins Guthrie opposed to state bonds at present.

Des Moines O. Shaff Clinton County Senate Highway Committee State Highway Commission Senate House Geo. Hopkins Guthrie County Hopkins

Watson Takes Smith Seat Debate to Aid of Illinois Senator designate

Washington, Jan. 20. Senator James E. Watson of Indiana urged admission for Frank L. Smith of Illinois, arguing his constitutional qualifications and regular appointment. He said the issue transcends party and personal desire and that Smith should be sworn. The vote appeared distant as seven senators spoke and reports said five Democrats planned to break ranks and back Smith.

Washington James FE. Watson Indiana Frank L. Smith Illlnois Senate Smith Watson

Stolen Car Owner Declares Claim on Vehicle in Sheriff's Possession

David Ward of Drakesville has established ownership of one car held by Sheriff Charles Denison since the arrest of Fd Ruby months ago in a car theft investigation. This marks the third recovered vehicle with a proven owner.

David Ward Drakesville Charles Denison Fd Ruby

Chinese girl students lead mob at Foochow against foreigners

Chinese girl students with bobbed hair and horn rimmed glasses led a mob that sacked Christian institutions in Foochow. Orphans were sold in the streets amid the disorders as bodies were removed from the convent morgue.

Foochow Hong Kong Poochow United Press Today Foo Chow

Iowa Senate Calls for Federal Farm Board Relief

The Iowa Senate unanimously passes a resolution urging Congress to enact early legislation establishing a federal farm board to manage surplus farm products and place agriculture on an equal footing with other industries. The Hauven farm relief measure is cited as favorable. the House will be asked to concur. Senator W. J. Breckenridge chairs the move criticizing party promises.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Congress Federal Farm Board Hauven House of Representatives Senate W. J. Breckenridge

Temperature Dips to One Below Zero Overnight

The official minimum last night fell to minus one degree as readings show a cold start. Temperatures are moderating today with a gradual warm up expected through the afternoon.

Wayland man and another jailed for petty larceny

Hayward Speidel of Wayland and Maurice Kelly were sentenced to thirty days in the county jail by Justice J. W. Patton. They admitted stealing blankets and robes from cars.

Hayward Speidel Wayland Maurice Kelly J. W. Patton

Brighton Family Faces Critical Illness of Grandson

Mr and Mrs George Duke of Brighton traveled to Chicago due to the grave illness of their grandson, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Greenwald. The child has lingered between life and death. blood transfusion was used and another potential transfusion offered little hope. The family and friends extend deep sympathy as Mr Gruenwald himself has been ill but not dangerously so.

Brighton George Duke Chicago Arthur Greenwald Gruen- Wald

Arbitration With Nicaragua Sidetracked In Senate

The Senate foreign relations committee chairman cancelled today’s meeting due to other business. They planned to tackle the Robinson resolution for arbitration in the Mexican oil dispute and a resolution on withdrawing American Marines from Nicaragua. A new session is expected tomorrow.

Washington Senate Borah Nicaragua

Funeral services for Mrs A M McCulley held at home

Funeral services for Mrs A M McCulley were held yesterday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of her son John Nickerson, announced changes noted. Rev F W Sutton of the Christian church conducted the services with pallbearers Fred Werner, Dick Bidwell, Charles Welch, Harry Haifley, J W Oswald, and L G York. Interment followed at Elm Grove.

A. M. McCulley John Nickerson

Funeral rites for A J Knauss held at home

The funeral service for A J Knauss occurred yesterday afternoon at three at the Hast Third street residence. Rev Willard Wylie of the Second United Presbyterian Church officiated, with music by a quartet including Carolyn Hamilton, Mrs Hugh McCleery, Marion George and W B Eldridge. Pallbearers were Milan Shields, Livingston Hollingsworth, Harry Crone, H H McGleery, C C Reister and Milo Kos. Interment followed at Woodlawn cemetery.

A. J. Knauss Third Street Willard Wylie Second United Presbyterian Church Carolyn Hamilton Hugh McCleery Marion George Eldridge Milan Shields Livingston Hollingsworth Harry Crone H. H. McGleery C. C. Reister Milo Kos Woodlawn Cemetery

Funeral Rites Held for Louis Kage at St James

Funeral services for Louis Kage were held yesterday at 9 50 am at St James Catholic Church with Rev J McGuire officiating. Pallbearers included Dr J A Marie John Vraunhausen Albert Donovan William Ruebsam Joseph Lohher ser and Albert Franzen. Burial followed at Elm Grove.

Louis Kage St. James Catholic Church J. McGuire J. A. Marie John Vraunhausen Albert Donovan William Ruebsam Joseph Lohherser Albert Franzen Elm Grove

Troop D Holds Annual Banquet At Armory

The 113th Cavalry Troop D members gathered for their yearly banquet at the armory last evening with about sixty served dinner by Mrs. Dodd. Honor guest Col. C. J. Wilson attended as is tradition, sharing in the celebration with the unit.

113Th Cavalry

Rail line sale may revive historic railroad war

Chicago reports a possible restart of the Northwest rail war as the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul sale was approved. Buyers Kuhn Loeb and the National City Bank represent Robert Swaine and Donald Swateland in a 140 million dollar deal, amid alliance talks among Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington.

Chicago Northwestern Railroad Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Great Northern Northern Pacific Burlington Hill Interests C. M St. P Northern Pacilfic Chicago, Milwaukee and James H. Wilkerson Robert Swaine Donald Swateland Kuhn, Loeb and Company National City Bank of New York

In Appreciation for Kindness During Illness and Death

We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during our father Louis Eagle's illness and passing. Sincerely Mr and Mrs BE Harmeter Mr and Mrs Frank Eagle and Frank Jr

Louis Eagle BE. J. Harmeter Frank Eagle Frank, Jr

Funeral services held for Effie Porter in Lake Forest

Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Porter died at a son's home in Lake Forest Illinois were held yesterday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home. Dr W W Bowers presided with music by a quartet including Frank Sage Cy W Long Mrs Ralph Minick and Mr Mart Anderson. Pallbearers were three sons Rhea Home er and Clarence Porter Dr W By Jayne of West Liberty Oren Helbelg and Wilf Taylor. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Effie Porter Lake Forest L. A

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