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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1920

Page

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Funk murder victim identified in Detroit case

Identification ties the New York victim to Katherine Jackson, wife of Eugene Leroy alias Fernandez, an automobile mechanic sought in the slaying. Details trace from Birmingham and New York reveal Jackson’s Starkville origins and Detroit disappearance prior to trunk shipment. Avenue clues include Allen A. Tatum, who delivered the body to New York, and Lottie Brooks of Wa-DeNa apartments confirming Leroy connections.

Detroit Mich New York Birmingham Ala Frank Eugene Leroy Fernandez Wood Leroy United States Canada South Marder Katherine Jackson Starkville Miss Allen A. Tatum A. Leroy Lottie Brooks Leroy Apartments Taum American Express Company Nashville Katherine Dixon Tutu

Cox to use fair grounds for notifying Cox presidential bid

Dayton officials announce Montgomery county fair grounds in Dayton will host the official notification ceremony for Gov. James M. Cox as the Democratic Party presidential candidate. Committee chair J Sprige McMahon said Trails End and safe grounds were weighed before selecting the site. The decision emphasizes the locale's suitability and proximity to the governor's home.

Dayton Montgomery County Fair Lmits James M. Cox Democratic Party J Sprige McMahon

Trail’s Mind Accessibility Shapes Fair Ground Choice

The ceremony noted limited capacity at the governor’s residence theater of 2,000 to 3,000 seats and the inaccessibility of Trail’s Mind on a traction line, making the fair grounds the practical option for the event.

From Prison to Asylum: Kennedy Commutation Granted

President Wilson commutes eleven year espionage act sentence of Mrs Idel Kennedy from 1917 on condition she is confined to an insane asylum. Telegram to J Robert Connor U S district attorney confirms Kennedy offered to obtain for draft subjects treatment to affect eyesight and aid rejection.

Los Angeles Cal Wilson Idel Kennedy J. Robert Connor United States

German Economic Corporation Aids Failing Industries

Berlin July 26 a German economic corporation has been organized with 100,000,000 marks to aid distressed industries especially textiles. The Reichsbank is closely identified with the venture and will grant running credits and insure vatnet exchange risks. The corporation will receive profits from official war corporations now legally belonging to the government and allocated to financing the aid.

Berlin Reiehebank

Juarez Popular Resort Seen by Many Tourists

In Paseo Tex on July 26, it was noted that during the fiscal year ending July 1 1920 the United States went dry in mid January and 418 725 persons crossed into Mexico as tourists. The border immigration report showed only 14130 tourists crossing in the prior year ending July 1 1919 when the United States was wet.

Paseo Tex United States Mexico Border Supervisor of Immigration

White House Picket Sued in Kansas Divorce Case

Mrs Emme W Main a noted Kansas woman suffragist named in Washington dispatches as one of several women arrested for White House picketing defends a divorce suit in Topeka. Her husband William W Main is a truck farmer. She says her political activities did not cause home neglect.

Topeka Kay EmMe W. Main Washington White House William W. Main

Red outbreaks in Germany feared

Berlin reports rising fear of radical disorder after the Soviet victory over Poland. Soviet representative Wigdor Kopp travels to Moscow to exchange German prisoners in Siberia, with conservatives viewing his mission as a potential internal uprising or Bolshevik attack. Independent Socialists in Saxony accuse the Allies and English troops moving through Germany to Poland.

Berlin Germany Poland Wigdor Kopp Moscow Siberia Saxony Geruimnus Dinlibed

Army awaits further acts of radicals in New York scare

Muskegon Michigan July 264 Maj Con W G Hann former Wisconsin Michigan National Guard commander now of the general staff warns the United States faces rising radical influence. He cites the switchmen strike as the supreme effort of 700000 radicals and says civil war plans exist if needed. Government prepared to act, training at Camp Roosevelt urged.

Muskegon Mich Jnet Germany United States Con W. G. Hann Wisconsin-Michigan National Guard A. BK. F General Staff Camp Roosevelt Chicago R. O. T. C Haan United States Army Advanc Tnion New York

Riveting US leadership critique sparks camp closure

Fragmentary remarks blame poor civil leadership for discontent. Text mentions Jngiman as thoughtful, with officers including Gen. Haan Col. Harry A. Smith Col. Frank J. Morrow and Ney W. Winton. Camp Roosevelt ends the heat boys camp in American by visiting officers. Chicago 1-0 claim of best in the United States.

Jngiman Roosevelt Aaperican Gen. Haan Harry A. Smith Frank J. Morrow Ayn. Ney W. Winton T.cl Coll Morrow

Harding Rejects Debs Clemency Appeal Effort

Senator Harding refused to review the Eugene V Debs clemency case or join Governor Ceasar in appealing for executive clemency for the Socialist candidate jailed in Santa penitentiary. The telegram to Clarence Christian asked him to condemn Debs and aid in freeing him for a campaign. Debs serves ten years for obstructing wartime craft.

Marion Harding Eugene V. Debs Ces Stanta Penitentiary Christeneon Debs Cliisteiven Lim

Lowden Asked to Put Stop to Strike

Chicago manufacturers warned a coal strike could force two thirds of Chicago area factories to shut down within days. Officials pressed Governor Lowden to use executive power while coal operators cited scarce supplies, with talks ending without disclosure of recommendations. Industry leaders urged aggressive coal mining and open shop action to avert disruption.

Chicago Cinvernor Lowden F. C. Searles Lowden Ilnvis John M. Glenn Tilmois Manufacturers’ Association Tiroughen Middle West

Loved Chauffeur's Wife Sparks Swiss Divorce Fallout

In Zurich on May 26 the former Princess Alexandra Victoria, divorced from Prince August William, explains she prefers being the well loved wife of a chauffeur to being the unloved wife of a prince. She has married Fritz Meyer, driver of her motorcar. The pair arrived in Zurich on their honeymoon.

Zurich Alexandria Victoria August William Germany Fritz Meyer

Coal Strike Threat Pushes Railroads Toward Paralysis

President John L. Lewis predicts a widened coal strike in the central field that could leave railroads helpless again, as Illinois mines show sharply reduced output from 2.25 to 2.5 million tons monthly to near zero. Operators urge immediate settlement but fear direct talks with striking miners.

Plinois Tlinois Illinois

Bandits Hold Up Paymaster For Six Thousand Dollars

Kansas City paymaster Lais Johaerles Ayers of the J. Nichols Investment Co. was robbed of $6,000 by four motor bandits while traveling. In Nashville George Littrell was arrested in a separate case tied to poisoning four women at a state asylum. one victim died after eating candy mailed to Mrs Littrell. Littrell denies involvement.

Nolmig Seor Tinnels Manufacturers’ Association Kansas City Lais Johaerles Ayers J. (. Nichols Investment Company Nashville Tenn George Littrell Littrell

Planes in Erin Bomb British Troops

British troops on the west coast of Ireland were bombed by planes described as Sinn Fein operated and wearing English uniforms. The attackers reportedly used British army colors. Government quarters faced consternation as an embargo was ordered on BI airplanes bound for Ireland.

London Ireland England Sinn Penners

Gompers Appeals to Labor for Vote Unity

Washington July 26 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urges workers to unite to defeat congressmen hostile to labor in the August issue editorial of the American Federationalist He says labor must present a united front against greed profiteers and netocrats in political and industrial life who seek power and influence.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor American Federationalist Congress

Polish Troops Retake Grodno in New War Communique

Warsaw reports Grodno evacuated by Bolsheviks after the Grodno forts on the Nieman were captured. The official communique notes counterattacks south of Pripet driving Bolshevik forces from Ryozvisa Kachuka Vola and Jezierey, while enemy cavalry actions around Dubno and Grodna turn favorable to the Reds remain active near Rozany after crossing the Shehara river.

Warsaw Grodno Nieman Pripet Ryozvisa Kachuka Vola Jezierey Styr Dubno Grodna Shehara Slonim Rozany

Bolshevik Army Reported 3,000,000 Strong

Paris reports the Russian soviet army halted its advance within reach of a great triumph and is described as well disciplined, fully equipped, and well supplied. The force, 3,000,000 strong, faces 600,000 Polish troops in retreat. Noted journalist Zlorrati says the bolshevist army is the best organized war machine. Michel Touekechowaki is idolized as a red Napoleon and praised as a military genius.

Paris Signor Zlorrati Russia Avant Michel Touekechowaki Gceoneralla Sizo

Lake boat lines merged to form large lake carrier

Plans for a 10 million dollar merger of lake steamship companies would give Goodrich Transit control of fifteen major lake steamers and dominate trade from the lakes to ports east to Buffalo. The deal, pending a year, awaits A W Goodrich’s return to Chicago and involves Milwaukee Terminal and Chicago Racine Milwaukee lines with affiliated firms Northern Michigan Transportation and Wisconsin Transit. No tariff changes expected.

Chicago Lake Steamship Companies Los Buffalo A. W. Goodrich Goodrich Transit Company Goodrich Company Milwaukee Terminal Company Chicago, Racine and Milwaukee Lines Northern Michigan Transportation Company Wisconsin Transit Company Indiana E. W. Seymour Evanston Milwaukee Line

More Grapes Used Now In Unfermented Juices

Washington reports Bryan’s grape juice gain popularity as prohibition boosts demand for unfermented grape products. A Agriculture study notes grape shipments in 1919 rose to 0472 cars from 4338 in 1918 in eastern states, reflecting market shifts away from wine.

Washington Bryan Department of Agriculture Czecho-Slovakia

Ruth Hits His 35th Homers In Yankees Win

Babe Ruth of the Yankees slugged his 35th homer of the 1920 season driving New York to an 8 to 2 victory over the Red Sox. The blast came in the lower right field stands and helped extend his record in the title chase.

New York Babe” Rath Yankees Red Sox of Floyt

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Funk Cox Juarez Kansas Effie W. Main Christencon Tennessee Asylum Erin Gompers LABOR American Federation Toilers Union Bolsheviks Lake Boat Lines Merged Prague Reichenberg Gablonz Friedland Boehmisch Leipa Ruth
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