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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1930
Page
1
Investigators press ahead in Chicago as federal and local authorities intensify probes into gang activity. Police report ongoing raids, interviews, and surveillance aimed at dismantling gang networks and curbing violence in the city.
Chicago officials deny Rathbun will head a board to probe Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle's murder. Frank J. Loesch and Albert R. Brunker dispute a letter urging Rathbun’s removal. Springfield police seek clues as gang ties emerge with a man found murdered, clothing traced to Los Angeles.
In Chicago a four year old boy Richard McLaughlin traveled alone from Missoula Montana to Warsaw with his mother's body after an operation left no funds for fare. Railroad officials arranged transport for the child and body home. The boy is linked to a tragic ballad in tone and his grandparents, Homer and Mrs Hoppus, sought help.
Miss Edna Purvis reports year ending June 20 with 25 convictions and 3 dismissals in criminal matters. Nine prisoners sent to Anamosa and one to Fort Madison. fines and jail terms common. most convicts literate. occupations varied. county costs itemized including grand jury and sheriff expenses.
Fire destroyed Reich's Restaurant in Iowa City center for university life over 41 years. Damage estimated around 50 dollars, mostly insured. Firemen and volunteers battled the blaze for over two hours with Reichardt and Falk, owners, reporting the loss.
The case centers on a possible sequence where Foster fled west after the murder of Lingle, then returned to Illinois after his arrest. Lingle’s friends pursued him, with reports noting police and community involvement in the hunt and ongoing investigations.
Enid Oklahoma July 12 Legge replies to editors of a Kansas paper amid Wheat acreage debate. Le ge and Hyde tour Amarillo leading the farm board campaign for curtailing wheat production. They face Texas A M College critics as Gov Reed Martin and Gov Reed of Kansas urge diversification and cost coverage.
Interlachen Minn July 12 Tyre Jones opened his round with a burst of birdies at the national open to seize a lead. The Atlanta ace posted an 8 four under par in the third round, an aggregate 312 after three rounds, moving ahead of Horton Smith with a late charge punctuated by six birdies. Myrtle Carbaugh visits her father D L Carbaugh during the vacation.
Des Moines on July 12 Russell G. Karlson 81 admitted shooting Police man Harry Ogilvie 47 claiming self defense after police remonstrated following two attempted car rams. Witness J Le Campbell said Ogilvie approached Karlsons car and Karlson fired after being knocked from the vehicle.
The heat eases slightly with a cooling breeze as temperatures reach 97 at one pm, matching yesterday. Albia reports 111, while Washington stays cooler than many Iowa towns. Construction on the Mason temple hampers as bricklayers take a brief break and work limited to noon. No serious heat prostrations reported locally.
Baptist church resumes summer organ recital series Sunday at 1 30 with Lester Thompson at the organ. Public invited. Recitals begin with the evening service time adjusted to keep services short. Tomorrow's program includes Consolation Grand March Aida Humoreske Waite in A Voix Celeste Mendelssohn Verdi Dvorak Brahms Batiste.
The Nobles Fairly shows will arrive in Washington next week under the local American Legion auspices. The shows have toured the middle west with clean, up-to-date entertainment and include nine special attractions and thirty rides such as a merry-go-round ferris wheel tilt-a-whirl and fairy swings.
Fairfield Iowa July 11 preparations by the post office department to move into the new federal building tonight Postmaster P S Jenkin said the transfer to the new building would be completed by midnight
A motorman with impaired sight failed to stop a heavily loaded street car on a Barracas drawbridge. The car plunged into the Rio Chuelo near the Rio de la Plata with about 70 people inside. Divers recovered bodies from the water. 76 tickets were sold, and most victims were inside the car. Families gathered along the banks in mourning. Only four people survived.
Senators were in recess as the Senate divided over the Lon aval treaty with anti treaty opponents pressing to delay. Hoover canceled a trip to Rapiden camp after news of the recess, and pressure mounted to extend daily sessions to advance or block the pact amid disputes over classified papers.
John Philip Sousa, 76, famed bandmaster and composer, reportedly fell while walking the companion way of the Leviathan today. He received treatment aboard and was later taken to his home for recovery.
Fifty people became ill after eating sandwiches at a political rally in Birdell Arkansas on July 12. Ten were in serious condition in hospital, with officials believing the illness traceable to tainted sandwiches disposed of by candidates.
For the northern and central great plains and upper Mississippi valley a warm start is followed by storms and heavy precipitation. A social snippet records Mr and Mrs Lee Holland bringing their Legion drum corps to McDaniel's drug store for treats.
Des Moines reports heat and drought likely spare farm income. Federal weather observer Charles D Reed says corn damage may boost income if reduction stays within 16 to 20 percent, with higher prices possibly offsetting lower yields. A 30 percent drop could raise prices but still lower gross income. over 40 percent would reduce income further.
The court house heard that the preliminary hearing for Emmett Peacock, charged in the county attorney's information, is indefinite with a possible next week date. Sheriff Fred Sweet and Night Marshal Aaron Bailey are connected to the case. Peacock, moved from Cedar Rapids, remains in the county jail under the custody of Sheriff George Stimble as attorneys including Gorman and Thomas confer on the defense.
Tonight's program features a varied concert with selections including King of Spain Rio Rita Pilgrim Chorus Popular Where the Dattadils Grow When the Little Hed roses Het the Blues for You Wverture Light Cavalry Suppe Rag Frozen BMI Pryor Sometime Romberg Vanished Army Alford.
Burlington Iowa July 12 construction of a dam eight miles above Burlington to cost 4 445 000 will start this fall as part of the Mississippi river nine foot channel project. The dam will be one of three between here and Davenport and will have an eight foot lift.
Joseph Muluka, 65, was found dead by a wheat shock after returning to his wheat field to work by moonlight following a day in intense heat. Authorities blamed the heat for his death.
Des Moines and Chicago dispatches report the heat wave causing many deaths across the Midwest. Forecasters expect relief with thunder showers and lower temperatures arriving tonight through the weekend, though parts of Iowa and the Ohio Valley may lag. Numerous towns logged record highs with multiple fatalities linked to the scorching conditions.
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