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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1924

Page

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Brazil Faces Constitution Reforms After Sao Paulo Revolt

As federal troops press into Brazil from the interior, President Bernardes calls for a revision of the constitution to repress sedition. Debris and damage from three weeks of bombardment tally in the millions, with hundreds killed or wounded among soldiers and civilians. General Isidoro Lopez leads the revolt remnants as censorship remains tight while authorities pursue stability.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Interio Brazil de Campeso Jareiro Bernardes Rio Isidoro Lopez Brasil

Farmer Jolted Off Wagon and Killed

Joseph Shildon a 63 year old farmer was found dead in a lane six miles east of Cedar Rapids. He was jolted from his wagon on a rough road at three in the afternoon and the wagon passed over his head causing instant death after a six hour search by a party.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Joseph Shildon Shildon

Senator Lodge Progressing Well After Brief Visit

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge showed steady improvement in Cambridge as Dr. John H. Cunningham reported a good night’s rest and normal appetite. The doctor said Lodge could eat freely and smoke, noting all conditions were satisfactory.

The Associated Press Cambridge Mass Henry Cabot Lodge John H. Cunningham Senator Lodge

Air travel from Australia to Europe could start within two years

Sir Keith Smith, Australian aviator and supervisor for Vickers Ltd., predicts crude oil powered airships will enable England to Australia and Australia to India routes in about two years. He says flying dangers have diminished and two large airships with 190 passenger capacity are under construction for data gathering before commercial service begins.

Associated Press Vancouver B. C England Australia Keith Smith Keith Vickers Ltd Sir Keith Vickers, Ltd

Politicized Maine Cookbook Aids Democratic Campaign Funds

Milas Jane A. Tucker announces a statewide cookbook prepared by prominent Maine Democratic women. The "State of Maine Cookbook" will be sold to housewives to swell campaign funds, integrating politics into kitchen routines.

Wiscesset Maine Democratic Party Milas Jane A. Tucker Ccampaign Committee

Bergensfjord Not Extensively Damaged After Fire

Christiania July 29 The Bergensfjord fire after leaving port last Saturday did not cause extensive damage and the liner will sail again on August 29. About 120 passengers will sail on the Stockholm August 2 and the rest on the Engers fjord August 15.

Christiania Bergensfjord Stockholm

La Follette Attacks Tariff Commission Over Sugar Probe

Senator La Follette charged sugar interests delayed the tariff commission’s sugar production cost report. He urged the chairman to release the complete record and accused officials of using influence to obstruct the inquiry begun nearly eighteen months earlier.

la Follette Tariff Commission Associated Press Washington Commission Wisconsin LaFollette Senate Finance Committee

Indiana Governor Protests Bryan Pacifist Stand on Defense Day

Indiana Governor Emmett F. Branch denounces Democratic vice presidential candidate Charles W. Bryan as pacifist for his stance on National Defense Day observance September 12. Branch states he must inform Indiana voters about his interpretation of the celebration and its implications.

Indianopolas Ind Charles W. Bryan Emmett F. Branch Indiana

Federal and state forces tackle anthrax outbreak in south

Federal state and county teams joined to curb anthrax spread across Mississippi and Arkansas where more than twenty deaths and about 7000 livestock losses have been reported. A conference with state officials and USDA Bureau of Animal Husbandry planners outlined a campaign strategy as reports from multiple areas show serious infections in Mississippi Arkansas and parts of Tennessee Louisiana and Missouri. Farmers were urged to take protective steps and cooperate with authorities.

Memphis Penn Mississippi Arkansas Bureau of Animal Husbandry United States Department of Agriculture Tennessee Louisiana Missouri

Des Moines Reports Warmest Temperatures of Year Across Iowa

Des Moines and several Iowa cities hit the year’s high as a heat wave sweeps the state. Thermometer tops 93 in Des Moines with Albia 93 Atlantic 92 Burlington 92 Cedar Rapids 92 Davenport 90 Fort Dodge 92 Sioux City 90 and others. Rain totals include about 1.5 inches at Iowa Falls and 1 inch at Marshalltown.

Des Moines Iowa Albia Atlantic Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport Fort Dodge Sioux City Iowa Falls Marshalltown

Police Chiefs to Meet KEOKUK

The sixteenth annual convention of the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police will be held here August 12 to 14. Local police prepare for the event and discuss guidelines to report suspected cases promptly and to burn dead animals. Isolation of dairy herds and eradication of dogs and vultures were recommended.

Keokuk Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police

Albert May Close Race for Preston on Supreme Court Nomination

Des Moines July 29 Albert G. Albert led Justice Preston for renomination as ballots advanced in the Republican judicial convention. Delegates split among Albert and Preston camps with rules committee debating one ballot for all nominations. R J Bannister was elected permanent chairman as proceedings opened and Mrs Maude Jones Garrett planned a Chicago visit.

Des Moines BE. G. Albert Preston Supreme Court G. G. Albert Justice Preston Albert Rules and Resolutions Rules Committee Resolutions Committee Cleveland R J. Bannister

Have Too Many Laws Declares Speaker at Judicial Convention

Judge F H Hessel of Fort Dodge addressed the Republican judicial convention at Des Moines, criticizing over abundance of laws and conflicting decisions. He urged unity, warned against the influence of the Invisible Empire, and urged lawmakers to cut excess and guide youth toward straight paths.

Associated Press Des Moinfs F. H Hessel Fort Dodge Iowa Supreme Court JudgeHleizell Ku Klux Klan Hessell

Indian placer strike causes town excitement in Peachland

Excitement runs high in Peachland British Columbia as local Indians return from nearby strikes with gold nuggets. Prospectors trace attempts to locate the stream source but prove unsuccessful.

Associated Press Peachland B. C Okanogan Strea

Air Mail Flier Delivers 530000 Banking Items Nashville Chicago

Nashville to Chicago experimental air mail completes 400 mile flight in 3 hours 29 minutes with Lieutenant Frantz Vincent Miley and Herbert Fox. They carry 530000 in banking items, aiming to establish a regular service between Nashville and Chicago, weather clear and no incidents reported. The return trip was planned for the afternoon.

Chicago Nashville Tenn Frantz Vincent Miley Herbert Fox Tennessee City Fox

Smith backs Davis as Democratic national ticket gains aid

Governor Smith after a long meeting with Clem L. Shaver said he will actively support John W. Davis. He pledged a speaking tour and any effort to help the national ticket.

New York Smith Clem L. Shaver John W. Davis

Hogue Named Budget Director Nomination Moves Forward

Des Moines July 29 E L Hogue of Blencoe designated Iowa budget director pending senate confirmation after executive session shows informal two thirds support. Governor Kendall asked for agreed nominee and indicated Hogue would be submitted promptly if confirmed. Ainsworth nomination discussed as fallback amid ongoing budget director talks.

Associated Press Des Moines E. L. Hogue Blencoe Iowa Senate Hogue Kendall Ainsworth State Senate KE. L. Hogue Col Leon W. Ainsworth Plague Sena

Prices Mount Fast on All Farm Produce

Hogs reached $11.00 in Chicago early trading up ten cents from yesterday with $11.90 for 160 to 240 pound weights. In Cleveland hogs rose 50 cents to $11.59 per hundredweight, highest in two years. Wheat in Chicago's Seventh Fed Reserve district matures slowly, forecast harvest 26 percent below last year. Butter output rose 12.3 percent from May, while eggs declined. Bread prices rose in Canada with Vancouver loaf at nine cents, Saskatoon three loaves for 27 cents.

Chicago Cleveland, CO Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Canada Vancouver B. C Saskatoon Sask

World Fliers Ready to Hop Off at Brough Early on Wednesday

American round the world aviators prepare to depart from Brough for Kirkwall at 6 am marking the first leg of the final 7000 mile stretch. A recent patrol route test and pontoons installation completed after successful flight tests.

Brough Associated Press Eng Kirkwall Megchines

Governor backs Hogue for budget director post

The governor announced the nomination of tor Hogue for budget director after earlier rejections of Maytag Haynes and Foskett. He cited Hogue's outstanding qualifications and character, adding that the senate may now confirm the appointment.

Tor Hogue Maytag Haynes Foskett Senate

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