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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
1
Des Moines reports promise of milder weather by tomorrow after a brutal cold spell. Iowa readings ranged from 15 below in Clinton to 5 below in Des Moines with several towns posting double digit negatives as westward regions climb back toward mild conditions.
New York reports the possible end of a society romance as Mrs. Alicia DuPont Gendenning, adopted daughter of Alfred J. Du Pont, takes up residence in Reno Nevada. Once married in 1922 to Harold Glendenning in London the pair, tied to the Du Pont circle, have separated for some time amid custody action.
Henry Luers arrived home after attending the Association of Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance Company gathering in Cedar Rapids held over the previous two days.
AMES Iowa Jan 22 Industrially and economically Iowa faces freight and coal problems beyond the corn surplus The conference of the agricultural and industrial commission sub committee at Iowa State College heard Arthur Huntington urge public opinion to solve freight and coal issues Iowa coal production has fallen to 5 million tons from 8 million with two thirds of consumption imported The panel discussed freight rate adjustments public education to promote Iowa coal design of heating plants to use Iowa coal briquettes powdered coal and gas production and urged loyalty to Iowa products to lift the industry.
Des Moines announces Prison Sunday events from Jan 22 to Feb 14 with Salvation Army officers directing chapel services in Iowa penal institutions. Adjutant Norman S. Marshall says converts will be sought among inmates. Col. J. Eddy Ensign Arthur Ainsworth and G R Hook lead officers from Chicago will supervise services at Rockwell City Eldora Anamosa Fort Madison and the Industrial Training School Eldora.
Evelyn Nesbit and her maid returned to Atlantic City from Chicago and occupy an apartment on Vermont Avenue. She recalled a New Year’s Eve impulse to read Schoenhauer’s essay on death by one’s own action and said she “regretted the incident” after the attempt.
A Benjamin Franklin remark warns that glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked and seldom fully mended, underscoring fragile integrity and the lasting impact of damage.
Plans for American participation in Geneva arms talks take shape with Minister Hugh Gibson appointed commissioner and four technical experts. Congress delays a $50 000 appropriation as February session opens and debate over Russia Switzerland persists. Experts draft data for an informal agenda aiming at progress toward a conference or series of conferences on arms limitation. President Coolidge signals openness to a supplementary naval conference in Washington. Delegation will not propose its own land armament formula, viewed as European matter.
Peter Jankowski aged 26 was electrocuted at 12 07 this morning in Indiana State Prison for the murder of Andy Hirtzu a garage man at Indiana Harbor Ind The execution took place in Michigan City on January 22 at the state facility.
The Episcopal church aligns with the Roman Catholic Church against disseminating birth control information. A letter from Rev. Burke states efforts to amend federal law to prohibit such material would be a patriotic moral stand. The National Council authorized a protest in the church name.
Rev. J. G. Geelkerken of Amsterdam is summoned to appear before the general synod in Assen next Tuesday on charges of heresy for questioning the Genesis 3 account of the serpent speaking to Eve about eating the apple. The case has stirred religious opinion across the Netherlands.
Chicago January 22 Clarence Darrow was formally suggested to the Democratic committee for United States senator. His name was presented on the eve of a sub committee meeting to select a candidate on a platform expected to be decidedly wet.
The reopening of the main tunnel used for the Civil War mine near Petersburg exposes a remarkable feat of battlefield engineering. The 510 foot underground passage connected to a large bomb-proof and helped set the stage for the July 1864 Explosion that preceded Meade’s successful advance. The relics show timber still sound and parallel galleries, with Confederate and Union actions noted as 48th Pennsylvania Infantry and Pleasants mine involvement.
In Philadelphia a new bid to end the coal strike collapsed as anthracite mine operators refused to return to talks on the Scranton Times plan. Earlier, UMWA President John L. Lewis signaled willingness to resume discussions with adjustments.
The state highway commission released completed plans for bridge and culvert projects in Cass Keokuk and Lucas counties. Cass county allocates about 75000 to straighten Primary Road No 2 between Atlantic and Wiota and remove a risky crossing. In Keokuk county six miles of Primary No 2 near Des Moines to Davenport will be finished this year leaving one ungraded stretch. Lucas county work on Primary No 14 between Chariton and Corydon includes reloca tion and one bridge with three culverts. Viaducts will raise railroad crossings on both Primary No 2 and Primary No 7 at the expense of highway funds.
John Kennedy and A J Marbourg returned last evening from Cedar Rapids where they had been for several days attending a meeting of the Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance association.
Washington D C January 22 A senate committee on District of Columbia affairs orders inquiry into coal profiteering with scope possibly expanding to the entire coal situation. Chairman Capper cites claims by Senator Reed that coal from Maryland Pennsylvania fields could be $6 a ton but is selling for $14 50.
Iowa reports two Tularemia cases confirmed by federal labs in Iowa City. Health officials warn deer fly transmission from infected rabbits and caution hunters and farmers about handling wild rabbits and squirrels. Proper cooking of rabbit meat and veterinary checks are urged to prevent spread.
Martin Durkin's arraignment on two murder indictments is postponed a week. His attorney may not retain counsel. prosecutors seek a death verdict. His complex case involves former wife Irma Sullivan Durkin and Betty Werner, with custody questions and possible testimony against him.
Des Moines University will receive between 40 000 and 60 000 from the estate of Frank M. Thompson Cedar Rapids lumberman who died recently. University president John W Million announced the university has been named residuary legatee of the estate.
J M Wilson departed today for Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids on a business trip to meet clients and discuss contracts. He is expected to return within the week.
The Nebraska Iowa Kiwanis district meeting ends with 47 of 52 clubs represented. The 1926 convention will be in Shenandoah. Henry Peterson of Council Bluffs elected lieutenant governor in the third division to fill a vacancy caused by resignation.
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