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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1929
Page
1
Des Moines reports coating of ice on roads and sidewalks with extreme cold ahead. Snow and sleet predicted in eastern Iowa as a severe cold wave drives temperatures down to near five degrees tonight. Walking and driving deemed hazardous with many accidents and slow transportation hours expected statewide.
Wisconsin defeated Purdue 81 to 26 on the Lafayette floor. The Badgers used a stingy defense aimed at Purdue center Murphy and outplayed the Rollermakers, sinking 12 of 15 free throws to seal the victory. The win shifts Wisconsin into a favored position in the conference race.
A full house attended a revival at the Presbyterian chapel featuring Evangelist and Mrs E L Joarney. The program spanned prayer, praise, and a discussion on the unpardonable sin and grace with references to Belshazzar's Feast. Junior college activities and student-faculty social events followed, including games and spoof contests hosted by Dean Harland Mead.
Miss Anna Hart of Brighton dies at 71 after recent strokes. Daughter of Ambrose Hart a Clay settlement pioneer, she lived in Brighton about thirty years and was a Methodist church member. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the local Methodist church.
Chicago dairy dispute ends after farmers and large milk distributors reach agreement to arbitrate the price for raw milk. The stoppage and talks were part of a broader protest over pricing in the milk industry.
Chicago police announced a vast roundup arresting about 3 400 people with 2 294 taken in raids and 1 600 found with prior criminal records. About 45 victims identified suspects and eight fugitives were caught abroad. Authorities say the operation aims to reduce gang activity and clean up the city.
Witnesses estimated value of the Mello Kallas farm east of town amid road changes. Kallaus appeals the jury appraisal. The case, before a jury, features W P Rawn and witnesses for both sides. Rotary meeting scene and church talk are also recounted.
Radio guide listing five features for Wednesday including Verdi Act Two from A Chicago new opera and various network slots. Programs mentioned include Palmolive hour WIZ network and WOR network night club romances with stations in Schenectady and Chicago.
Washington defeated Williamsburg 25 to 21 in the opening game of the semi pro and amateur basketball tournament at Shuseatine. The Washington lineup remained Kiesey Schulty Weaver and Koleswk with Kiesey and Schulty at forwards, their center Weaver, and guards. They face Rock Island next Wednesday at 9 15 p m after Rock Island crushed Davenport 41 to 13 in the first round.
In Burlington and Ottumwa a group of top high school basketball stars faces a semestral eligibility rule that limits play for the Life Six teams. Ottumwa and Ed Sehachington of Burlington are among the star forwards affected as the circuit crowns the Iowa state champions of 1927 and 1928.
A blinding snowstorm caused a deadly crash between a bus and an interurban car, killing 24 passengers and injuring many others. Rescue crews and state investigators gathered at the wreck site as authorities reviewed the weather conditions and accident sequence.
A second arrest connected to the Dougherty Street burglary was reported. Deputy Sheriff Pred Sweet was en route to bring a suspect to Washington for trial when Sheriff Chatlow returned from Denver with Francis Harris, an Anamosa reformatory convict, held there by federal officers. Sapulpa Oklahoma officers aided in arresting Robert Leon Phelps alias Willie or Wills Wil Hama who with Harris is suspected as an accomplice. Phelps served time at Anamosa under the name Will Williams. Both men worked on paving in Keokuk county at the time of the burglary. The arraignment for Harris and Williams will await Deputy Sweet’s return.
Antony Kallans 78 lives alone on South town avenue and is hospitalized with a broken hip after falling during the night. His grandson found him late yesterday when he noticed the missing meals and notified caregivers. The injury was disclosed on examination today at the county hospital.
A high speed interurban car struck a Pittsboro Detroit Greyhound bus near Bellevue Ohio in heavy snow. The crash ripped the bus in two at a triangular highway intersection. Officials report 24 dead and many injured with some victims trapped in wreckage and more bodies believed to be aboard the interurban car.
In Siberia one man in 2600 caches the age of one hundred. In Roland one in 8130. In Spain one in 43000. In England Sweden and Yale in 177000 in France. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret.
Wayland and Chester defeated Wellman and Brighton to tie for second place in the county league standings. Wayland held undisputed lidership with a bye, while Wellman and Brighton struggled on the floor, and Independents trailed. The box score continues on page 2.
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