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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1926
Page
1
In Washington on January 23 opponents of the world court blocked a cloture motion, signaling a possible end to delays. A Monday vote was expected on limiting debate to one hour per senator, while pro court forces sought a two thirds majority amid sharp exchanges involving Dawes and other senators.
In Des Moines on January 28, Gov. S. A. Baker of Missouri and Gov. Ben Paulen of Kansas named 15 delegates each to lead their groups at the agricultural marketing conference for 13 corn belt states. Govs McMullen of Nebraska Small of Illinois and Gunderson of South Dakota will join their delegations to Des Moines.
In Chinatown San Francisco the dish called Low Leang has appeared via an American born Chinese entrepreneur. The single restaurant serves the young crowd and cooks the dish in view of passersby. A soda fountain adds to the show attracting Chinese youths gambling for drinks.
The Department of Justice will accept as final the District of Columbia Supreme Court decision dismissing the conspiracy indictment against Senator Wheeler of Montana.
B J Sanders of Keota spent the day in town yesterday conducting business and meeting local contacts.
Des Moines Iowa January 23 State Senator J L Brookhart brother of Iowa's junior senator obtained nomination papers from the secretary of state for re election along with F D Iekes Creston and F M Harrison Osceola running for representative documents filed to start campaigns
Luther Burbank, famed horticulturist, says all religions are on a tottering foundation. He declares he is an infidel, a skeptic, and will believe only if immortality and resurrection are proven. He frames faith as lost knowledge and favors scientific inquiry over dogma.
Forty five ships including twelve steamers and thirty three sailing vessels lie tied up in Miami harbor unable to unload since the capsizing of the Prince Valledemar on January fifteenth. Losses to shipping are estimated above two million dollars.
In St Louis the government moves to advance for a hearing its appeal from a decision upholding the Teapot Dome oil lease. The motion was argued briefly and is now under advisement.
Mr and Mrs George Hammond and their children from Crawfordsville were shoppers in the city today, joining others for a day of local commerce and errands.
Wall Street bankers advance a plan for a Chicago gateway into the southwest as Frisco buys a large Rock Island stock stake. The merger would unite St. Louis San Francisco and Chicago Rock Island Pacific, boasting over 12 000 miles of track and assets around 875 million dollars, potentially creating the world’s largest railroad by mileage.
The Associated Press reports a cold week ahead for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with snow in the middle and end of the week. Temperatures are expected to stay low throughout the period.
The Iowa State Highway Commission reports completion of a 1.21 mile stretch over the Little Cedar river in Chickasaw county linking Pottsville to Monona. The work includes a six foot fill, two 100 foot truss spans, and 18 000 cubic yards excavation plus 53 868 cubic yards fill. Russell and Garland of New Hampton served as sub contractors. The project leaves only two unsurfaced sections on the cross state highway and may position No 19 as the first state road from the Mississippi to the Missouri.
Racine Wisconsin January 23 1930 Richard Roghan aged 26 confessed dynamiter and slayer after pleading guilty to first degree murder in the bombing of a North Shore line train lunch car last November resulting in the death of Stanley Pachamore night cook He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Waupon prison.
Count Lud wig Salm Hoogstraeten tells in an affidavit that heiress Millicent Rogers forced secrecy at their municipal wedding and pressed him to marry. He says he borrowed money for their honeymoon and that she disapproved his film work. He seeks infant custody and Catholic upbringing, with assets and jewels pledged as security.
Reports from Washington indicate Kellogg and Davis discussed sending more army personnel to Tacna Arica to supervise plebiscite preparations. The move would implement a possible commission decision to place general supervision in neutral hands.
Everett Washington January 2 A public golf links chosen as a World War memorial by Earl Faulkner Post American Legion The project grows from a citizens committee to obtain a course for Everett a manufacturing city of 29000 The 3000000 corporation will operate the links charging 25 cents for shareholders and post members and 50 cents for others A site of 100 acres is being acquired by the Legion with lease to the company while title stays with the Legion and veterans subscribe for 10000 of stock.
Former Illinois Governor Frank O. Lowden urged creation of a federal farm board to regulate crop production while the federal reserve adjusts credit facilities for industry at the annual meeting of the Illinois Agricultural Association in Champaign Illinois.
Chicago January 28. Durkin the fate thief and gunman spawns a publicity plan by his female relatives to sell exclusive stories to newspapers. Hattie Durkin Lucille and three cousins hope to profit from first page coverage with details of his flight marriages and personal life while Durkin remains in county jail. The plan covers photos motion pictures and sensational narratives to boost newspaper sales.
Fire swept the five story La Fayette hotel in Allentown Pennsylvania early today killing at least twelve people. Three dozen more were injured or missing as flames began on the third floor and spread quickly through the brick east side structure on Seventh Street between Linden and Turner. Miss Anna Novanak a waitress is the only identified victim.
Henry Bergenger the new French ambassador told Secretary Mellon he was ready to meet the American debt commission at its convenience to discuss funding the French debt. Mare n go Jan 22 crops tests show 238 samples indicate serious seed corn issues with 62 percent strength on average and 38 percent crib strength, suggesting Iowa counties must work hard to secure enough corn to meet needs.
In Kellogg Idaho on January 20 a 36 inch highway magnet sweeper gathered 150 pounds of nails and scrap iron over five miles of road. A further seven miles yielded 602 pounds of metal. A half mile of eighteen foot pavement produced fifteen pounds of nails from the gutter.
Mrs. T H Will and daughter Dan Rabenold traveled to Ainsworth after a day of shopping. Miss Mala Duncan of Burlington arrived to visit Mrs. Will Logan for a short stay. Mrs. Hattie White planned a weekend visit with her daughter Mrs. G W Marr in Ainsworth. Mrs. Alex Miller returned from Keokuk after Founders Day banquet. Mrs. R K Wilson and Gon went to Chicago for a few days. Mrs. George Yeager and Vern visited Washington for shopping before returning home. Miss Gelesta Hasty teaching at Keota will visit her parents Mr and Mrs A C Hasty at Kalona. Sidney Coon returned from Cedar Rapids after attending the Town Mutual Insurance Co convention. Miss Ruth Bridges called to Sioux City for an accident involving Mr and Mrs W J Knupp. he had a broken leg and she was sprained. The injured couple were improving. Janie, the Knupps’ granddaughter, remained unhurt and welcomed Ruth’s visit.
Last night hit seven degrees below zero with the low point noted. This afternoon the temperature rose to 23 degrees above zero as moderating conditions continued.
Kenneth Griffin, 23, University of Iowa student, handles about 75 000 yearly athletic tickets. He manages football, basketball, baseball and track tickets and processes over $125 000 in receipts, ensuring all seats and funds are accounted for.
Muscatine county board of supervisors awarded the first gravelling contracts of the three year road program. About 11 miles of primary road No. 2 from Sweetland northeast of Muscatine to the Scott county line are involved. George L. Campen of Omaha and J. S. Morrison of Ottumwa supervised the awards.
The House commerce committee ended its study on the British rubber monopoly with Secretary of War Davis as the last witness. The panel will next examine other foreign monopolies including coffee nitrates and sisal.
Mayor William E. Dever denounces Martin Durkin as a cheap thief and cowardly. He calls for Durkin to be confronted by a high school football player and suggests Durkin face the gallows as the state pursues payment for a slaying.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Ben Gibson rejected Attorney John Deni ean of Des Moines claim that Iowa lacks legal congressional districts. Gibson said a law exists despite not being in the 1897 code revision and that no special legislative session is needed to create districts.
W B Clevenger of Des Moines wins the Iowa checker championship in Waterloo with 105 points over three days. Frank McCracken of Valley Junction finishes second with 83 points and John Marks of Mason City places third with 80 points. W H Kinsinger of Grundy Center is fourth with 79 points and A Cihac of Waterloo is fifth with 6 points.
Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium died at 74 after a long illness following an operation on December 29. He had influenza and persistent dyspepsia, received last rites, and expressed desire to receive the sacrament while able. Funeral planned for Malines with foreign ambassadors paying respects at St Jean clinic.
A fund drive launches in Marshalltown to raise 64000 to remodel the Y M C A building to provide quarters for the Y W C A. The campaign runs February 10 to 21 with local organizers seeking community support.
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