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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
1
Rogers reports from Pine Bluff Arkansas about severe poverty in England and surrounding counties. He notes children receive lunch of vegetable soup made in a whiskey still vat donated by a moonshiner and that Red Cross aid feeds about eight thousand families. He warns worsening conditions if cold hits.
In Des Moines on January 24 a new bill by Senator O F Gunderson would raise the gasoline tax by one cent to fund city and county street maintenance and secondary road upkeep. The levy would pass through the same agencies to the state treasurer, with half distributed to counties and towns by population and mileage. The measure faces broader committee review and related tax proposals were discussed in both houses.
Final day of the union evangelistic campaign features morning services across cooperating churches. McCombe-Clase trio conduct four special services, plus two glee club performances from Mount Pleasant. Dr J H McCombe and H G Close address married and unmarried groups. Closing night presents I Am Coming to the Cross pantomime with concluding messages.
A blaze at the Alabama state prison in Wetumpka damaged the north wing of the main building and the executive offices. About 600 inmates were moved to safety as fire crews from Wetumpka and Montgomery fought the flames and containment was achieved with no major inmate involvement suspected.
An explosion in a first floor supply room at the Kansas state house caused serious burns to custodian Harold Rude and spread smoke through the building. Firefighters could not determine the blast origin and the property damage was minimal.
The audience last night enjoyed the choir number Now My Heart Is Glad featuring soloist Miss Wilma Walker. Sunshine club members filled the venue and sang Come Over on the Sunny Side with enthusiasm. Tonight the campaign favor ite numbers return as part of Request night with Purpose night also described and a service differing from prior ones.
Midwestern Red Cross headquarters reported 30 car loads of relief food for drought sufferers. Donated items include flour potatoes corn beans and vegetables from Iowa Nebraska Colorado Idaho and Texas. Omaha grain exchange contributed high grade white flour and Calhoun county Iowa sent a carload of corn.
Crestline Ohio January 24 Sheriff George Davenport of Crawford county died from shotgun wounds after a gun battle with Walter Ralls a 36 year old man accused of stealing chickens from nearby farms Davenport and other officers went to Ralls home to arrest him when the suspect opened fire Davenport returned fire wounding Ralls who was captured later
Mayor John W. Applegate as head of the local board of health warns parents to watch for contagious diseases likely to spread this time of year. He cites scarlet fever and chicken pox in the county and urges notifying the family physician at first signs to diagnose early and control spread.
Mrs. Helen Pringle 90 died at 9 20 p m Friday night at her grandson Ralph Tracy s home after two months of declining health and two weeks bedfast Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Tracy home led by Rev G Hiedel Burial is in Brighton cemetery She was born February 17 1840 in Union County Ohio later moved to Washington County then Brighton Married Dr H L Pringle in 1863 He died about 34 years ago Their daughter Amy Tracy died March 6 1920 She is survived by grandson Ralph Tracy one great granddaughter Mary Maxine two nieces Mrs H S Chase and Mrs Gertrude Evans of California
A vice witness is guarded by two deputy sheriffs, Robert Viniello and Louis Kiuger, who accompany him as constant companions.
Elijah Ralls one of three Negro brothers tied to Sheriff George Davenport’s murder was shot by a Crawford county guard after leaping from a jail window in an attempted escape. The incident followed the sheriff’s death earlier in Crestline during the arrest of brother Walter Ralls on chicken stealing charges. A crowd watched as the guard fired. Ralls fell with a back wound.
In Erie Pennsylvania on January 24 a jury awarded Zack T Miller $90000 damages against Tom Mix Western film actor for alleged breach of verbal contract Miller sought 345000. Mix plans to appeal and said jurors felt sympathy for Miller. Miller and Mix have known each other 25 years and Miller had earlier sued Mix in Natchez for 50000 dollars which favored Mix.
Muriel Sullivan a 19 year old Oklahoma oil field waitress pleaded guilty to murder for hire in Independence Kansas. She admitted shooting Mrs Maude Martin to death for 85 dollars and received a life sentence.
Former secretary Daisy De Voe is found guilty of grand theft on one of 35 charges filed by film star Clara Bow. A seven eleven member jury delivered a compromise verdict after 48 hours of argument, with leniency urged by jurors.
John Jackson announced plans to rebuild the Fairfield four story feed mill in New Chicago after Thursday morning fire. The mill belonged to Colonel Heaton and was run by Mr. Catlett and Mr. Jackson. Catlett, the manager, secured temporary quarters. some loss was covered by insurance.
Paul Jones, 21, named as the alleged go-between who received $2,000 to have Mrs. Martin killed. He confessed then repudiated his statement as he awaits trial. Dr. S A Brainard, noted Coffeyville physician and school board member, is named as the plot’s instigator.
Gov Turner urged immediate appointment of a joint legislative committee to probe alleged irregularities in the University of Iowa administration. Cedar Rapids Gazette had previously accused malfeasance in construction and waivers of interest on a Rockefeller fund for the hospital, with IOUs and bankers involved. University officials welcomed an investigation, and the state board of education said it would assist the inquiry.
In San Antonio Texas a lioness killed Viola Friesen age two in a yard where animal trainer C Coley lived with the Friesen family. The attacker tried to free the child as her siblings shouted for help and the trainer killed the lion with an ax after the incident.
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