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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1929

Page

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200 Arrested in Roumanian Revolt Plots

Berlin reports show over 200 arrests in Romania amid a suspected plan to establish a military dictatorship and install Crown Prince Carol. Officials acknowledge an attempted coup as authorities seize arms, suppress press, and mobilize garrisons across Bucharest and Jian.

Berlin Europe Carol Michael Ministry of the Interior Burcharert Yoskesche Zett Bucharest Imelwdting Weral Brostennu Jian Romania Spoca Bucharrest Governm

Southern Star to Fly Again Thursday

Lima Peru July 9 The Fplane Southern Star will resume its flight from Tampa Florida to Santiago Chile early Thursday with a planned night flight Capt John K Montgomery and three other crew aboard departed Tampa June 30 and arrived here late west from Talara Peru The plane is owned by American International Airways Inc of which Monomeri is president

Lima Peru Southern Star Tampa Fla Santiago Chile Preent Fiy John K Montgomery Talara Peru American Interal Airways, Inc Monomer

Warmer Weather Predicted for Iowa Farmers

Iowa farmers expect a warm spell starting tonight and lasting tomorrow as Charles D. Reed of the U S Weather Bureau forecasts higher temperatures. The state recorded a high of 39 at Burlington and a low of 4 at Inwood yesterday with the warmest areas in the northwest tonight and expanding statewide tomorrow.

DE Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed United States Weater Observer Reed Burlington Inwood

Lightning Kills Des Moines Woman in Afternoon Incident

Mrs. Zelma Terrell, 24, died when struck by lightning while sitting with her three year old daughter and sister on a bench under a large tree. Five others were stunned, including a nearby salesman. Terrell had previously lived in Ona Iowa.

Des Moines Zelma Terrell Terrell Iowa

Woman recounts new motive in Kitselman strangling case

Lat a Weaver, 21, of Toulon, reportedly altered her statement to claim she killed Wilmer T. Kitselman after he threatened to reveal her past to her wealthy father. She described years of drinking and alleged abuse, saying she feared disclosure more than leaving him.

Toulon U.P Sorek Mekder Lata’ Weaver G Wotan Wilmer T. Kitselman Miss. Weaver Serena Masvanoetia

Handicap meet at Washington Country Club reaches semis

The Washington Country Club handicap golf tourney advances to the semi finals with six of eighty players remaining. Albert Moorman meets Will Shannon, Max Marble faces the Dr W Clow winner, and Robert Brinton battles the Brinton winner today. Guy Knauss has a bye and remaining matches end by Saturday morning. The final three will play 18 holes each to determine the winner. Qualifying rounds for the city tournament follow soon after.

Washington Country Club Albert Moorman Will Shannon Max Marble NHL Dr.w. Clow Robert Brinton Guy Knauss Matenes

Col C J Wilson Victim at Rotary Meeting

Col C J Wilson was criticized at a Rotary club noonday meeting for not telling enough about his life. The incident labeled contempt of court touched on his public and professional history, while attendees praised a Washington visit by West Branch delegates. Mrs J H Dawson and Mr Dawson of Ogden left after visiting their aunt Mary A Sha.

C. J. Wilson Rotary Club Col. Wilson West Ranch Rotary Clu West Branch Washington Ralph. Thompson Hod. Patters Ralph Shannon J. H. Dawson Ogden, Viah Mary A. Sha

Submarine collision near Pembroke kills crew at sea

Two British subs the H-47 and L-12 collided off Pembroke Wales in the Irish Sea during maneuvers. The H-47 sank with about 20 crew aboard and two were rescued. the L-12, carrying around 20, had one crew member missing or in critical condition. Rescue attempts face deep water and difficult conditions as authorities announce fatalities are feared and public events are canceled.

London Howson Pembroke Wales Geo- London Irish Sea Lieut R. J. Gardner Sydney Cleburne Admiralty Portland Portsmouth

Rock Island Trains Delayed From East Due to Washed Out Track

Trains from the east were late into Washington after a track washout between Tiskilwa and Bureau. Train No. 11, due at 12:14 a m, arrived at 8:40 this morning, and Train No. 24 from Chicago to Kansas City, due at 1:03 a m, arrived later than schedule.

Tiskilwa Bureau Rock Island Washington Washingon Chicago Kansas City Sternon

Sherm Welch Improves After Stroke Report Today

Sherm Welch, who was seriously ill after a Friday stroke at 162 South Seventh Street, is reported to be improving this afternoon. His daughter Mrs. Raymond Cottet of Pueblo, Colorado, was summoned.

Sherm Welch South Seventh Street Raymond Cotdit Pueblo Colorado

Clinton Police Chief Wins Opening Round at Ouster Hearings

Clinton Police Chief James St Sloppy faced ouster hearings as Judge Kepler opened proceedings in Northwood district court. The case pivots on alleged dereliction of duty and calls for immediate suspension while prosecutors seek to depose the entire police force.

Clinton Clanton James St. Sloppy Linton Alice Vurt Sloppy M. Pins Northwood Jom Fletcher Alto General Cher Kepler Tay

Troop F 113th Cavalry Settles In New Quarters

Troop F of the 113th Cavalry moves into the Yerdo barn on the town’s south edge. Improvements to living and drill spaces not finished. horses housed west of the barn with a picket line. Normal opening of the yard and field planned after the upcoming Camp Dodge encampment August 4 to 18. Captain P J Crail says full setup awaits troopers’ return.

F. 113Th National Guard Camp Dodge P. J. Crail

Justice of the Peace Reports Auto Law Violations

Hearings held on state automobile regulations with inspector E C Haynes and officials Rex Beauchamp and J M Davis fining two drivers ten dollars plus costs for driving without a proper license plate and another five dollars plus costs for a car with a single plate and a missing tail light.

Justice of the Peace Barber Mobile E. C. Haynes Rex Beauchamp J. M. Davis Sprites Charles Merrifield

Boy Hurt in Runaway Plow Accident Near Wellston

Everett Durst ten years old suffered a serious injury when a team began to run away while plowing on his father’s farm near Wellston. He was thrown from his seat leaving a deep cut on his left forearm and a severe gash on his neck.

Everette Durst Wellston Te Boy

New Currency to Be Used Tomorrow

United States currency will be replaced tomorrow by a smaller, redesigned issue using one third less paper and ink. The new notes will be distributed through Federal Reserve banks and branches. Some currency is already in reserve custody, while other details in the fragment reference a couple arriving at a warning.

Washington United States Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve

Government assigns experts to aid Federal Farm Board

President Hoover’s Federal Farm Board will receive help from a staff of nearly 1,000 agriculture department experts. The bureau will provide crop data, reports, and field facilities to support the board’s early work on the farm surplus and price problems with Wheat and Cotton as key focus areas. William F. Schilling named as a board member. six of eight seats filled.

Washington Evey Agriculture Department Hoover Hng Bureau of Agricultural Aly Jon Arm Board Nil Olsen Coress Everal United States William F. Schilling Northfield Minn

Charged With Murder Of Farmer In Harris Area

A man from Mino was held without bond in county jail today charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of George Louscher, 45, a farmer near Harris. Edwards fled to Worthington and surrendered there after the early morning incident following an argument over a purchase. He waived grand jury upon arraignment.

Mino Punty George Louscher Harris Man- Edwards Worthington Red Edwards

Walter L. Graves to Attend Citizens Military Training Camp

Walter L. Graves of Crawford was designated to attend the Citizens Military Training Camp this year from August 1 to August 10, as notified to The Journal.

Walter L. Graves Crawfordshire Offte

Women Exempt From Fishing Licenses Lawyer Argues

Representative C O Dayton highlights an omission in the new law text printed Saturday. The article notes the paragraph on who must hold fishing licenses and claims only men are required to obtain licenses, alleging a discriminatory provision.

C. O. Dayton

Contraband Seized in New York Worth Over $1 Million

Reported seizures totaling over a million dollars in opium and other contraband occurred at a port facility. The haul allegedly included silks and fine tea stored in trunks belonging to Mrs. Ying Kao, wife of the Chinese vice-consul, upon her return from a trip. Authorities describe the operation as connected to smuggling and detail ongoing inquiries and prior cases involving notable individuals.

San Francisco Ying Kao Ieee Berneig Auiberlieg Henan Harry Rosa

Transcontinental air route planned by Boeing Air Transport

Washington July 9 U P The planned first transcontinental air passenger route will be laid by Boeing Air Transport operating a dog freight and passenger service between San Francisco and Cleveland next fall Harold Grats fouling representative Between Chicago and Jesus the new line will be operated fairly by Boeing Air Transport Inc The line will involve 24 ground stations in California and Illinois with radio navigation and reclining chairs for sleep Rates for the Cleveland to San Francisco trip not yet set Simultaneous with this cross continental plan Boeing said it was building five large flying Coast to service Seattle to June Alaska inside route up the coast without crossing the new Pacific

Washington U.P Boeing Air Transport San Francisco Cleveland Harold Grats Chicago Boeing Alr Teaport, Inc Ths Tirt Stowe Airplane Company Cealawlandes Jexicago Radio Lescon Traiers Seattle Juno Alaska

Anaheim man shot during escape attempt in Sioux City

L. T. Smith, 29, of Anaheim California, was shot and killed yesterday afternoon while fleeing from police who had attempted to question him about a stolen car. A detective fired, hitting him in the shoulder and causing him to drop his weapon before the chase ended.

Sioux City L. T. Smith Anaheim Calif Smith Ofleery

Band of Gypsies Rob Gas Station Arrest Girl in Theft

A group of Gypsies detained in Jefferson Iowa with Grace Snyder aged 17. She admitted stealing a car near Des Moines and was returned to Rockwell City Reformatory with a possible sentence of up to ten years. Roland King also faced charges and restitution totaling $40.

Jefferson Cedar Rapids Grace Snyder Des Moines Rockwell Station Rone City Roland Ve King

Pathfinder Not Reported By Any Ships Nearing Rome

New York reports wireless stations along the Atlantic standby for news on the Pathfinder flight from Old Orchard Maine to Rome. Roger Williams and Lewis Yancey, with no radio, are believed to be near the European coast as weather and visibility affect sightings.

New York Old Orchard Beach Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Vaiey Rome Europe Afernoon Llanes Spain Atlantic York Atlantic Seaboard Old Orchard Thir Williams Yancey James H. Kimbal New Yorker Meteorolog

Re opened Valley church after re decoration

Special services marked the reopening of the Valley church in Dutch Creek township after a three week interior re decoration costing about 750 dollars. Large audiences attended the services and a basket dinner followed in the church yard. A class of ten children was confirmed, with Rev. Carl W. Klein in charge.

Valley Church Dutch Creek Township Carl W. Klein

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Julio Manin National Peasants Kitselman Col Rotary J. C. H. Hollindy Montreal Torbay Tor[ Bay Eerdo Boy Federal Farm Board Com Olsen White House Dureau Band OF Gypsies Santander Hansa Costal Ely Oviedo Io Air
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