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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1923

Page

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Disturbances in German Towns Met by French Fire

Desultory rifle fire in Dusseldorf and Essen ended with French patrols quelling celebrations. Two Germans wounded in Dusseldorf as troops move from Alsace Lorraine. Ruhr navigation and mining stalled. widespread arrests reported amid in Ruhr unrest and default on reparations.

Associated Press Ruhr Dusseldorf Bssen Essen Alsace Loraine Rhine Paris Germany France Belgium Berlin Ger Seige Aix la Chapelle Krenzach Berliner Tagblatt Fritz Thyssen Alsace Lorraine Martial

Tenant Owners in Evanston Build Their Own Apartment

Cooperative housing advances in Evanston as a twelve unit flat rises for occupancy. Prof. C E Tharaldsen leads Northwestern staff and local professionals in a self run project funded at actual operating cost with no overhead, aiming to finish in fifteen years and cost about $106000.

Evanston The Associated Press Eva Anston C. E. Tharaldsen Northwestern University Liberal Yard Northwestern

Ruhr valley quiets but unrest grows after last night

Essen reports normal demonstrations easing yet unrest persists in the Ruhr as the railroad strike remains effective from Wesel to Cologne and coal miners abandon pits. About 150000 workers idle as the nation considers immediate law if repeats occur.

Paris Allied Germany France Belgium Italy Great Britain Ruhr Poincare M. le Troquer Essen Wessel Cologne

Stolen Goods Auctioned in Burlington Robbery Case

Stolen merchandise from the two year old Burling ton railroad robbery homes was sold at auction in Council Bluffs Iowa at two o clock. The items brought fifty two dollars and were sold by United States Marshal Mitchell.

Associated Press Council Bluffs United States Mitchell

Refugee fleet reports ship wreck off Formosa coast

A split refugee fleet reports one vessel wrecked off Formosa. Seven Vladivostok ships with imperial Russian personages, led by Admiral Stark, are at Marivelle Philippines for inspection and fumigation. The group includes about five hundred officers eighty two women and forty seven children and nine elderly men along with four Greek priests.

the Associated Press Manila Formosa Vladivostok Russia Stark Marivelle Philippines

Murder charge questions Arthur Foster in Mitchell Trostell death

Chicago police resumed questioning Arthur Foster in jail on a murder charge over the death of Mrs. Kate Mitchell Trostell. Investigators pursued leads as the inquiry continued.

Ryne Chicago Arthur Foster Kate Mitchell Trostell

Kaiser’s second marriage declared a total failure

London Jan 26 A Yorkshire Evening News dispatch from Dor an Holland reports the former German emperor’s second marriage is complete failure. The emperor reportedly lives in one part of the castle while his wife and children reside in another. His own children have not forgiven him and his stepsiblings do not recognize him.

Associated Press London Yorkshire Evening News Doran, Holland

Six Injured In Railroad Wreck At Scottsboro Alabama

Six persons were injured when locomotive and passenger train No 26 derailed at Scottsboro Alabama. Official reports to the Southern Railroad headquarters cite an unknown cause for the accident.

Associated Press Atlanta Scottsboro Alabama Southern Railroad

Former diplomat Paul S. Reinsch dies in China

Dr. Paul S. Reinsch former American minister to China and later consul to the Chinese government died in Shanghai China after a prolonged illness.

China Prasad Shang HI Paul S. Reinsch

President Harding Holds Cabinet Meeting

President Harding convened the usual Friday cabinet meeting in Washington. It was his first gathering since falling ill with grippe last Tuesday, and officials reported he is maintaining a steady pace at the capital.

The Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Grippe

Strikes Useless Says Boston Transcript

The Boston Transcript argues that strikes are ineffective and that no labor union has formed capable of regulating wages.

Boston Transcript

Pianist a Busy Man Reads and Plays Fast

A pianist must read about 1,500 notes per minute and execute around 2,000 finger movements.

Political gridlock of party government

Quote notes that party government elects six in favor and six against, then wonders why nothing is done, critiquing legislative deadlock and ineffective action. The remark highlights paralysis in party politics and the difficulty of achieving consensus.

Most Precious Deposits in Forbes Message

A Forbes Magazine quote extols affection friendship and love as the most precious deposits stored in the hearts of fellow mortals. The line emphasizes enduring value of emotional bonds over material wealth.

Forbes Magazine N, Y

Masked Band Hearing Postponed in Ardmore Oklahoma

In Ardmore Oklahoma district court eleven men from Ardmore and Wilson are charged with murder tied to a December 1921 attack by a masked gang led by C G Sims. The assailants allegedly came to Joe Carrolls hut to seize him for whiskey alleged dealings, firing on his door and killing John Smith during a volley from Carrolls family. Jeff Smith later confessed participation.

Tye Ardmore Okla Wilson Matte C. G. Sims Joe Carroll Carroll Grey John Smith Jeff Smith Smith

Troops Withdrawn as Louisiana Masked Band Case Quietly Sinks In

Bastrop and Mer Rouge ease tension after state investigations into masked gang depredations that killed Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards. Troops depart along with Attorney General Coco and numerous reporters. About a hundred indictments expected and the case likely to go to a jury before March 1.

Mer Rouge Bastrop Bastrop Mer Rouge Watt Daniels Thomas Richards Coco

Guests Hurt in Auto Accident Win Their Suit Against Host

A local court case awards damages to guests injured in a car accident against the host. The decision cites negligence and failure to warn of hazards. The ruling assigns liability to the host and outlines compensation details.

English Court Awards Fourteen Thousand Dollars Damages

A London court awards 14000 damages to automobile guests injured in a crash while riding with the owner. The ruling prompts debate on host liability to guests, suggesting lawsuits could extend to losses from fire theft and illness. Insurance firms oppose the verdict, noting current policies cover only clothing losses from fire or theft.

Associated Press London England

Rail Crash in Ceylon Kills Thirty Nine

Thirty nine dead after Northern Ceylon railroad wreck caused by storms and floods washing away a track section. Central News dispatch from Colombo reports the fatalities this evening.

Associated Press London Ceylon Central News Colombo

Sweden Plans Air Link to Hamburg and Major Cities

Sweden will introduce a four-machine aerial service linking Stockholm Gothenburg and Malmo with Hamburg and connecting onward to Berlin Paris and London. Letters to England will reach London in under 24 hours and Malmo to Hamburg 200 miles will take two hours with a 14 dollar passenger tariff.

Ageociatet Preeay Stockholm Sweden Gothenburg Malmo Hamburg Berlin Paris London England

Charge farmer with murder at Red Oak

Red Oak January 26. George Austin thirty six a farmer and charged with murder of Albert Giraridi of Omaha probably will be given a preliminary hearing before Justice Greenlee this afternoon it was announced by Sheriff Baker this morning John T Stewart Austins employer is still being held for further investigation

Associated Press Red Oak George Austin Albert Giraridi Omaha Greenlee Baker John T. Stewart Austin

Chilean lecturer praises our colleges in Berlin address

Dr Jose M Galvez a Chilean professor and former UC exchange teacher praised US colleges and universities for practical efficiency and character development. He noted supportive teaching staff low social divisions and broad student work recognition in a Berlin medical association talk.

Preas Berlin United States University of Berlin Jose M. Galvez University of California Galvez Medical Wilhelm His His

Defer Action on Berry Bill in the House

The House delays consideration of the Berry bill as discussions continue. An elective office remains the focal point of the legislative session.

Nugget Found in Chicken Gizzard Spurs Ranch Search

A gold nugget reportedly found in a chicken's gizard on the Harry Mermim ranch sparks a quest for a new bonanza. Later reports say the chicken's mine has not yet been uncovered in Marysville California.

Associated Press Marysville Cal Harry Mermim

Berry bill on county superintendent election stalls amid speech

Iowa House opened a session with debate over the Berry bill to make county superintendent of schools elective. A speech by Deborah Knox Livingstone of the WCTU followed, and the chamber adjourned after deferring further discussion until next Tuesday. The measure’s fate remains unsettled.

Associated Preag Des Moines Iowa Iowa House of Representatives Berry Deborah Knox Livingstone House House Committee On Elections Bersey Hauge Polk Committee On Schools Lake Woodberry Sioux City C. E. Narey Dickenson

Startled Engine Speaks to Crank Wielder

A whimsical interaction is recorded with the motor engine addressing the crank wielder, expressed in a playful exchange from the Boston Transcript. The line captures a moment of surprise and personification within the paper’s pages.

Boston Transcript

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