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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1924
Page
1
The American round the world fliers reached Kirkwall Orkney from Brough England at 4 16 this afternoon. They described favorable weather, 20 mile visibility, and noted nearby sunken warships as seen from Houton Bay.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports Seventh District savings deposits increased 1.3 percent from May 31 to July 1, reaching 919,790,696. Illinois led with 415,495,205 across 57 banks, up 2.4 percent, while Iowa rose 1.7 percent to 102,473,296 across 52 banks. Indiana advanced 6.7 percent to 54,551,966 and Wisconsin climbed 0.8 percent to 62,903,859.
Federal prohibition agents raided the Powhatan hotel roof garden near the White House arresting two men for drinking in public and possessing liquor illegally. The operation was discreet as patrons remained largely unaware. The men were escorted to a patrol wagon, released on bail, and slated to appear in court.
Paris July 30 the reparation commission sails for London to join inter allied talks on implementing the Dawes plan. American representative James A Logan Jr, observer for the commission in Paris, proposed summoning the body for the conference.
Three inmates were shot today at the Rahway state reformatory in New Jersey with one possibly fatally wounded and one guard injured. The disturbance began in the dining hall and spread to open areas of the facility. Superintendent Frank Moore called for ten state troopers and police reserves were deployed from Rahway and Woodbridge.
Washington July 20 On request of Lieutenant Lowell H Smith commanding the army world flight orders were issued by the air service today cancelling plans for a celebration in honor of aviators when they reach Washington. Major Howard C Davidson air attache of the American embassy in London was aboard the cruiser.
Indiana Governor Emmett F. Branch rejects the claim that Gov. Charles W. Bryan is a pacifist over the September 12 Defense Day observance. Branch says civilians may participate willingly and that Indiana National Guard will be mobilized. he disputes Bryan’s stance on mobilization and preparedness. Washington reports note Bryan’s surprise at the department’s interpretation. Florida Governor Hardee approves President Coolidge’s Defense Day mobilization stance.
Postmaster General New declares the New York to San Francisco air mail service will continue on the current schedule indefinitely due to high performance and mail volume. The service was originally slated for only one month.
Rosetta and Vivian Duncan known as Topsy and Eva return as prosecuting witnesses in Evanston as the Cicero police officers face trial for alleged assault on Topsy during a July 4 arrest. Attorneys for the officers accuse Justice Henry G Williams of turning the hearing into a vaudeville show.
Takeo Harada and Masanosuke Fukuda, members of Japan's 1924 Davis Cup squad, arrived in New York yesterday on the way to Canada for a match against the Canadian team and are detained at Ellis Island by immigration officials. The charge leading to detention was not disclosed.
Sergeant Anton Kruza and Mechanic W J Felcenheur stationed at Chanute Army Aviation Field in Rantoul Illinois were killed when their plane fell 1500 feet this afternoon near Champaign Illinois.
The text argues that the nation has reached a point where proper national defense can be disregarded and that measures to improve the efficiency of defensive forces should be encouraged. It emphasizes strengthening defense readiness as essential for security.
The War Department lays out the September 12 Defense Day plan emphasizing patriotic demonstrations and a test mobilization. Local mobilization is stressed to reduce delays, with decentralization and civilian participation urged in a controlled, practical mobilization framework. Colorado Governor Sweet opposes mobilizing the state National Guard. Nebraska Governor Bryan also resists mobilization plans, amid letters of opposition from civic bodies.
Teheran July newspaper Iran today publishes a letter from the foreign minister to the American minister saying the government and the nation are horrified and sorrowful over the killing of Vice Consul Imbrie and that every effort is being made to find the culprits who will be severely punished.
Secretary Hughes walked in Paris and a wreath saying From a friend appeared on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He then returned to Ambassador Harrick’s residence and was hosted at lunch by President Doumergue at the Elysee Palace.
In Chicago on July 30 the Leopold Loeb murder trial heated as State's Attorney Crowe tried to bar defense insanity testimony. Judge Caverly ruled the prosecution could proceed while defense contended mental responsibility influenced the crime. The courtroom debate over insanity versus responsibility persisted through the morning session.
The government ends wartime railway disputes with four railroads owing the government about $10.805 million and two lines to be paid $850,000. Indebted roads include Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern and others, totaling $500,000 in unclarified sums.
Washington July 20 government to seek cancellation of oil and gas prospecting leases issued under the 1920 leasing act on Navajo lands in Utah. Justice Department will sue EM Harrison Mid West Oil and Southwestern OS to cancel a 2569 acre permit set aside in 1884 by President Arthur, tied to Fall era construction. If successful, actions against other western grants may follow.
Des Moines July 36 Justice Byron W. Preston of Oskaloosa lost re nomination to six year Supreme court seat to Justice E G Albert of Jefferson on the Republican judicial convention first ballot Also nominated were Charles W Vermilion Arthur Thomas J Arthur and Popham with Vermilion slated for a two year term and Arthur for a full term.
Miriam Ferguson, Democratic candidate for Texas governor, holds 3 450 vote lead for second place over Lynch Davidson as 237 of 252 counties report in the first Democratic primary. Ferguson aims to avenge her impeached husband former Gov Jim Ferguson.
Hundreds of armed men gathered in swamps near Phoenia, 15 miles from Wilmington, to hunt for the slayers of Deputy U.S. Marshal Sam W. Lilly and Prohibition Officer Leon George, who were shot to death last night in an ambush.
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