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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
1
Five men, all described as negroes, were killed and ten injured when a Chicago Minneapolis & St Paul freight derailed near Darsdale Michigan due to a broken rail. A stampede of cattle from broken stock cars caused additional deaths and injuries as victims became trapped in wreckage.
Adjutant General Lasher announced in Des Moines that Battery A of the Iowa National Guard at Keokuk has been discontinued. The unit was mustered out June 30 after failing to meet wartime standards.
Johnnie Weissmuller star swimmer for the Illinois athletic club is hospitalized in Chicago with a heart leakage. All engagements for the next month are canceled as doctors order a long rest after last Wednesday's five-pace workout at Decatur.
Vice Admiral Ferdinand Jacques de Bon longtime chief of the French naval general staff died at his home in PATUS after a long illness. He headed the French naval advisory body at the Washington armament convention and was a prominent figure in naval circles.
Dialogue depicts a farmer reassuring a cautious Black worker about a barking dog. The farmer claims the dog won’t bite while the worker expresses persistent fear despite assurances. The exchange reflects dated vernacular and race-influenced language from the era.
Eleven balloons launched from Indianapolis last Wednesday landed today with thirteen more starting the race. The event, under auspices of the chamber of commerce, was largely uneventful as Lt Olmstead led the longest distance journey, flying about five hundred miles to New York state.
Iowa announces over five million dollars in educational and entertainment features for the August 22 start of the state fair in Des Moines. Livestock show totals 7 500 head of grand champions valued at about 3.9 million dollars, with farm machinery auto exhibit government displays and amusements adding hundreds of thousands each. A large baby beef barn will house 500 calves. railroads offer round trip fare discounts for the fair period.
A great blaze driven by hurricane winds sweeps through Goldfield Nevada with hundreds fleeing toward the hills. By ten this morning the Goldfield hotel owner estimates fire damage at about one and a half million dollars.
The official temperature reached 89 degrees this afternoon at two o clock marking a continued warm spell.
The Toledo Blade quotes Hemny Ford criticizing the global wealth divide and asks whether he objects to Vincent John Rockefeller retaining wealth, highlighting tension over economic equity and perceived elite ownership.
In Chicago July 6 the Federated Farm Labor Party split from the original group after tabling platform resolutions. The new party rejected violence links and aims to operate by ballot. The original party plans to reconvene to decide its fate as federated leaders form an executive council.
Rock Island through its exchange club sent a telegram to Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion inviting a Dempsey Gibbons return match in Rock Island. The telegram offered no fixed terms but promised satisfactory financial arrangements.
Federal authorities inspected motion picture films showing Shelby scenery before the Dempsey Gibbons fight of July 4 1923 but not the actual bout. Government officials indicated they would likely permit exhibition while agents previously looked for footage of the live fight arriving by airplane.
Clinton Iowa July 6 a coroner jury held that 20 year old Harry Garrde died from a pistol shot wound inflicted with felonious intent by Ray Fredericksen during a quarrel on the western approach of the high bridge between Clinton Iowa and Fulton Illinois.
In CITY Iowa on July 6 Joseph Green six year old son of Mr and Mrs J F Green was seriously injured when a Fourth of July torpedo exploded in his mouth. The boy dropped the device while playing, tripped on a stone and struck his chin forcing the torpedo to explode between his teeth during the chase.
President Harding sails toward Alaska on the USS Henderson with Mrs. Harding and Alaska party aboard. Navy destroyers Hull and Cory accompany for safety as the voyage proceeds from Puget Sound to open Pacific waters. The president seeks rest and plans a diversion from government affairs during the trip.
A brief reflection notes that there is a clear distinction between outward appearance and inner character. It suggests that true value comes from how one behaves rather than how one looks.
Suzanne Lenglen of France defeats Kathleen McKane of England in straight sets to retain her status as world women’s lawn tennis champion at the Wimbledon tournament. The final match confirms Lenglen’s dominant position in women’s tennis.
Frederick A. Wallis of New York and K P Gates of Boston led the Christian Endeavor convention in Des Moines Iowa addressing neglected groups and the influence of Christian pioneers. Clarence Hamilton of Boston condemned hero worship of actors athletes and boxers. The gathering considered a resolution opposing the twelve hour day seven day week as harming workers.
Former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels reported to the New York Times from La Junta Colorado that the Waterland later renamed Leviathan suffered sabotage. He cited drilled holes in outboard water pipes filled with putty, destroyed electric lines, and removal of material parts. The Navy delayed risking sailors’ lives until after a lengthy trial cruise following two months of repairs.
Milo J. Gabriel grand master of Iowa Masons announced appointments for the Blue Lodge. The list includes Ralph Bunce of Washington as grand ruler and Judge Charles A. Dewey of Washington as a member of the appeals and grievance committee.
The American dollar is described as supreme worldwide, having displaced pounds, francs, rubles, marks, and lire. The piece notes past distrust of the dollar and claims it is now quickly accepted and valued outside the U.S. while other currencies are at war with it.
A Detroit Motor News item suggests a junk dealer may establish near grade crossings, noting the location as strategic for access and visibility at major transit points.
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, denounces Gary and Harding as insincere over plans to end the twelve hour steel mill day. He urges workers to refuse to conform to industry schedules and cites new letters from President Harding. Des Moines reports the eight hour day gained support at the Christian Endeavor convention with talk of a possible steel industry shift.
Des Moines July 6 State Treasurer Burbank remained in Chicago to finalize signing of soldier bonus bonds with the purchasing syndicate. Funds on hand cover demands through tomorrow and arrangements may let the syndicate advance money to cover Monday and Tuesday. Governor Kendall and Secretary Ramsey had signed earlier in Chicago.
Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama urges the United States to adopt a definite policy aiming at the ultimate peace of the world and rehabilitation of shattered conditions. He released the statement after returning from Europe and did not comment on any presidential run.
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