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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1928
Page
1
Harvest continues despite heat and rain as oats barley and winter wheat are in shock. Corn advances well aside from storm and flood damage with some shocks washed out in spots. Haying delayed but improved by recent dry weather. Second crop alfalfa yields well and pastures truck crops and potatoes show fine condition.
The New York World reports Col. Robert W. Stewart has checkmated John D. Rockefeller Jr in the bid to oust him as chair of Standard Oil Co of Indiana. Stewart now controls 51 percent of the stock via direct ownership or proxy, while Rockefeller withholds votes and holds about 14.9 percent. The dispute followed Rockefeller Jr’s demand for Stewart’s resignation after a defiant Senate inquiry into Continental Trading.
The report notes Virginia Macon remains in weaker condition this afternoon, with medical staff monitoring her status closely.
Moscow reports new relief steps for search efforts after the Italia crash as eight crew members are rescued and twelve remain missing. Italian authorities offer seaplanes. the Persey vessel may search Franz Josef Land while the Krassin and Malign prepare to resume northward patrols.
Former Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma, a Democrat and a long time author of the Federal Reserve Act, endorsed Herbert Hoover for president today. He said Hoover is the best qualified man for the presidency and that Smith is not qualified due to his environment and affiliations. Owen served 18 years in the Senate.
Tentative plans place President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge at Yellowstone between August 10 and 15 with departure from Cedar Lodge August 12. Decision hinges on Mrs. Goodhue's illness and possible July to September travel, including a possible stop at Plymouth Vermont and a New England visit. The trip may extend past September 25 with no return to Washington before then.
Rev. Edward Louis Jeambey, pastor of the Deep River Presbyterian Church, delivered two strong sermons in the local church and preached Miss Clara Coulter’s funeral. Attendees lauded his engaging style and noted his Salt Lake Desert crossing tale in the Water of Life sermon.
Washington July 25 A forthcoming official U S statement on the government toward the Chinese nationalist regime was completed and due for release tomorrow morning. Copies dated July 24 were to be given to the nationalist foreign minister in Nanking and select diplomatic corps members in Washington. Northern Chinese forces seized Chefoo from the nationalists led by Chang Ching Chang, with officials arrested and others seeking refuge in the Japanese consulate. Chang Chung Chung claimed responsibility for wounding an American sailor and pledged protection of foreign lives. The incident appears isolated and unlikely to affect nationalist control of North China.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa a state judicial convention adjourned after twenty minutes, with twelve minutes used by RB W Garret as temporary chairman for the keynote. Four justices up for re election in the fall were nominated without opposition: Truman S Stevens Hampton? William D Evans Hampton James D Kindig Sioux City Henry F Wagner Sigourney.
WEAF network presents preliminary bouts at Yankee Stadium for two stations. Main bout features Gene Tuney versus Tom Heeney on the WEAF network across thirty stations at Yankee Stadium. WJZ network schedules 7 30, Maxwell hour. WOR Newark airs 8 422 est Bam Berger Little Symphony.
Rev. Mr. Jeambey will deliver a pulpit address in Washington, bringing his familiar sermons to a new audience. parishioners and local churches await his message amid a season of spiritual outreach.
The Iowa State Highway Commission announced awards for gravelling 12 miles of primary road No 1 from Washington to the Jefferson county line to Baumgardner and Schroeder of Wapello for 81521 dollars and 9.6 miles in Jefferson county to Hinkle and Hinote of Wapello for 24045 dollars. Work is to start soon, likely by August first and finish by early fall, completing gravelling across Washington county to the Jefferson boundary.
President J H Peet of the Washington Rotary Club spoke at the weekly luncheon about the international Rotary convention held in Minneapolis. Nearly 19 000 Rotarians from forty countries attended. He did not detail addresses but shared incidents and apt stories to enliven the talk.
In Iowa City on July 25, Lewis Brown nine son of Mr and Mrs B Brown remained in critical condition after suffering a fractured skull when struck by a motor car yesterday.
S J Burrowes of Des Moines suffered a serious back injury when he fell from a tree at his home yesterday afternoon. The incident was reported today as the condition remained critical.
Socialist candidate Norman Thomas will speak in Des Moines on August 16, announced by state Socialist party secretary Tr. S. McCrillis. He travels from Omaha and will address Davenport the night after his Des Moines appearance.
Miss Edith Gates aged 19 of Williams Bay and Cyril Burton aged 27 of Chicago were killed when a prewar Jenny airplane crashed on the farm of Miss Gates' uncle near Williams Bay. The aircraft entered a tailspin and went down on the rural property.
Promoter Tex Rickard said he is doubly assured the Tunney Heeney bout will exceed expenses and draw large receipts. He reviewed box office data and government weather forecasts as 660 police, 600 ushers, and 250 gaters prepare at Madison Square Garden. Tunney and Heeney travel plans include weigh in and headquarters setup as betting markets show favorable odds.
Carl Koehler of Ainsworth traveled to Washington on business. John Sproatt of Iowa City visits his grandmother Mrs H F Steck and plans to return tomorrow with Mrs Fred Steck and Virginia. Mrs M Gillespie returns from Columbus Junction to visit Mrs Alsip. Mrs Harry Montgomery, Helen Stewart and Mrs KK G Stewart took a pleasure trip to Muscatine. Ike Pulver came from Keola on business. Mr and Mrs L R Warham of Davenport visit Florence Swartz and Mrs P G Widmer.
Discouraging weather halts Bert R. J. Hassell's plan for a Rockford to Stockholm flight with navigator Parker D. Cramer government aviation inspector. Flight postponed due to poor conditions at Rockford airport and en route planning challenges.
Washington July 25 The U S Civil Service Commission warns federal employees against participating in political campaigns this fall and says violators under its jurisdiction will be dismissed.
Mrs. J. O. Ross, a democratic elector for Texas's eighth district, writes to the state Democratic executive committee announcing she cannot support Alfred E. Smith for the Democratic presidential nomination due to his prohibition views and will resign.
Mutinous crew of the American freighter Olympia threaten order as mutiny is reported aboard near Shanghai. The master appeals for police, US vice consul, and a four-man squad to meet the steamer on dock arrival as officers prepare for potential disorder.
A partial roll of prominent visitors shows many famous names have appeared at the Washington Chautauqua over 25 years, including Hobson, Bryan, Taft, Marshall, and Day. recent seasons favor drama over lectures with three dramatic companies touring this year. The 1928 program, with leaflets in local firms, runs August 14 to 23.
Resignation of Luis Morones as labor secretary is accepted and a provisional Mexican president is expected soon. Obregon supporters return from Obregon's funeral in Sonora to pick a leader, with Pintazo Calles favored but uncertain to accept. Other candidates include Aaron Saenz and E Katisto Topete, each backed by Obregon factions. Morones goes into hiding. Calles commends the army and blames Catholic clergy for Obregon’s death.
Four judges were to be nominated for the supreme court at Cedar Rapids in a brief morning session. The eight-member court sees four up for re election this fall and all four nominees, Truman S. Stevens William D Evans James J Kindig and Henry F Wagner were unopposed. The Montrose hotel hosted the convention with a keynote by B W Garrett supreme court clerk.
Pauline Beverley, 10, told the Fairfield sheriff she was carried away from home in a runaway attempt. Her story was later discredited. she was found wandering into the Burlington depot in Batavia.
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