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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

3

Income tax collections show gains in fiscal year

Washington July report indicates income tax receipts rose by 136 86 724 through the fiscal year ending May 1928. Total miscellaneous revenues reached 680 313 53. North Carolina led the state payments with 254 194 985, followed by Illinois with 238 243 311 90. The treasury notes American business in health and predicts no immediate downturn.

Washington New York North Carolina Ilinors Treasury

Lindberghs Deflect Questions In Public Arrival

In Los Angeles on July 8 Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh arrived in a falcon plane from Kingman Arizona with his wife Anne Morrow. Surrounded by reporters Mrs Lindbergh urged to defer questions to her husband saying you had better ask Coton Lindbergh while he added I have nothing to say.

Los Angeles Charles A. Lindbergh Falcon Kingman Ariz Lindbergh Ann Morrow

Foreclosure Ordered on Chicago and Alton Railway

United States District Judge Carpenter issued a decree ordering the foreclosure and sale of the Chicago and Alton railroad to satisfy mortgage claims totaling 28 million dollars. No sale date was set. Buckley of Chicago is visiting for a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Buckley.

Chicago United States Carpenter Chicago & Alton Buckley John Buckley

Banker Recalls Kidnaping by Chicago Gunmen In New Jersey

Willard J. Enio, president of the Hobart Hurst company of Passaic, recounts eight weeks in captivity by men claiming to be Chicago gunmen. He describes being whisked from his car, blindfolded, held in a Passaic house, treated with wine and penny ante poker, and finally released after they took his $2.80 and his belt as a souvenir.

N. J Willard J. Enio Hobart Hurst Company Passate Elliott Passaic Avenue Passaic Ted Mn Chicago Kime

Muscatine shuts out Washington 1 to 0 in league game

Kiesey pitched a one hit victory as Muscatine topped Washington 1 to 0 at Lide park. Stebbing’s fifth inning single was the lone hit for Washington, while Muscatine scored in the ninth on Steinbeck and Jacobs hits. Washington remains second behind Durant in the Ions and Illinois league standings. Large crowd attended, with next game set for Saturday.

Washington Muscatine Ions Illinois Lide's Park Locate S. Kiesey Id Muscatine Stebbing Muskles Kiesey Paley Kiefe Steinbeck Jacobs Durant Lide Sand Letts Bartelt Pauley Barelt Lettom Satine

Aammill to drive horse at Albia fair event

At Albia fair on August 26 Governor John Hammill plans to ride one of the races his horse named Senator and the governor is part of a suspected campaign scene as the fair opens Monroe county officials note. A shooting and a domestic knife incident follow with multiple outcomes.

Aammill Albia Monroe John Hammill Irourme Senate Hammill

West Chester Consolidated ISD to Hear Budget Estimate

The Board of Directors of West Chester Consolidated Independent School District will meet July 18 at 6:20 p.m. in the school building to hear taxpayers on the proposed expenditure estimate. District Secretary R. Fergd.

NOTRE West Chester Consolidated Independent School District Franklin Township Washington County Tews FERGD

Grandstand Fire Injures Over a Hundred at Detroit Park

Detroit July 8 A grandstand fire at an east side park injured more than 125 people when a 2000 strong crowd panicked. Police and fire officials investigate the blaze with 99 taken to hospitals for treatment of wounds and burns. Gasoline used to dry the rain sodden diamond blamed by management. witnesses cite a match or cigarette.

Detroit

Body recovered from Mount Rainier glacier crevasse

The body of Fe sity of Minds football star was recovered after a dangerous descent down Rainier slopes. A six man party led by veteran guide Charte Brown was struck by a ledge fall. Edwin A. Wetzel of Milwaukee survived while four others died and the body was found after a day.

Ater Fesity of Minds Mount Rainier Treathous Charte Brown Edwin A. Wetrl Milwaukee A Par Wetzel

Three Golfers Killed by Lightning in Montreal

A lightning strike at the Rosent club yesterday killed a woman golfer and two caddies, Mrs. M Truenstein and Eddie McLean aged 12, along with Ale Lon Davey while they rushed for shelter during an electrical storm. Other members of their foursome escaped unharmed.

Montreal Rosenant Club M. Truenstein McLean Ale Lon Davey

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