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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1928
Page
1
An automobile with four passengers plunged through a draw bridge railing on the Illinois river in Peoria. The car, a Chevrolet sedan, sank in the main channel. four occupants drowned. Police and fire crews searched the river as diver Karl Barnevelt assisted in rescue efforts.
At Amsterdam Stadium on July 30 the sixth Olympiad shows United States leading with 55 points while Great Britain has 19, Finland 17, Sweden 16, Canada 10, Philippines 8, Germany 9, France 5, Italy 5, and South Africa trailing.
Herbert Hoover started fishing in the Rogue river at Big Creek lodge near Medford Oregon after an auto journey. He fished for steelhead using borrowed boats and stayed with W F Isaacs Medford clothier and lodge owner when no telephone was available.
At Roland Garros stadium Paris on July 30 France defended the Davis Cup. Henri Cochet defeated William T. Tilden in the opening singles 9-7 8-6 6-4 securing the win for France.
Local residents travel plans and visits highlighted. A. D. Craig leaves for Salem August first for about two months to see relatives. Clotilda Walsh from St. Louis visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Walsh. Louisa Wombacker of Washington visits sister Mrs Mary J Dautremont. Nettle C Hahn of Cedar Rapids spends day with Mrs Frank Critz. 4H club meets at R H Heitzman to plan activities and share a luncheon. Albert Hahn and daughter Thelma visit from Cedar Rapids. Lena Rose of Stur-fiss South Dakota visits relatives. Carl Durham and son Robert depart Lamont after a stay with C E Turner.
Rochester and New York reports detail George Eastman revealing three color motion pictures for home use. Amateurs can shoot color images with standard cameras using a color filter and special film. Demonstrations featured Thomas Edison and General Electric figures among prominent inventors and industrialists. Eastman Kodak stock rises on the news, trading at a record high.
A major fire in Lodz Poland destroyed a large tenement district killing about thirty and injuring over three hundred. The blaze began with benzine tank explosions Sunday, spread rapidly, and overwhelmed hospitals as residents fled and emergency facilities were set up.
President Coolidge urged an end to civil war era animosities during a dedication in Cannon Falls Minnesota honoring Col William Colvill of the first Minnesota Infantry. He warned against sectional agitation and praised shared national contributions while noting the South’s historical struggles and complexities.
Davenport’s sluggers pounded out nine hits led by Westphal as they top Washington Indees 6 to 2. S Kiesey allowed four strikeouts but Davenport bats kept scoring while Rohlf yielded six hits. Washington faces Columbus Junction Thursday at Winfield fair with Stebbins likely to pitch.
James Jarvis aged 75 died at his home in Columbus Junction this morning after mowing the lawn. He suffered a heart attack following heat succumb last Tuesday in a hayfield. Born December 6, 1852 near Morning Sun he moved to the Junction at age 25 and lived with sister Armina Jarvis. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. M. R. Allen and Mrs. Grant Stanford and three brothers Park Jarvis Grant and Austin. Funeral plans were not yet set.
Donald Paul takes a leave of absence from his position at the Atchison shoe store seeking a休息.
Government circles say the United States will push its Chinese program to its conclusion by recognizing the nationalist regime as the de jure government and sending a diplomatic envoy. An official announcement is expected in weeks, possibly before Kellogg sails to France for the antiwar treaty signing.
Dr W R Sawhill of Seattle and former pastor of the Second United Presbyterian Church will preach at the United Presbyterian Church on Sunday August 12. He just returned from Cairo where he filled the American Church pulpit for six months and will discuss his Egypt visit. He will speak at both morning and evening services.
Radio listings show Lew Isohn Stadium concert with Albert Coates conducting at 6:50 CST on WIZ. The Continentals perform on WJZ at 8:50 CST. Hank Simmons Show Boat on WOR. WEAF carries Ever Ready Hour at 7 CST and Voter's Service at 5 CST.
Mr and Mrs Zear Hinshaw returned Saturday evening from Minneapolis where they had visited two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs C F E Gunderson. Mrs Gunderson and Mrs Hinshaw are sisters. They are back at work this morning at the A and P store.
Iowa City will provide seats for 15 000 water for 50 000 a first aid station an ambulance a speakers platform and a headquarters office for Herbert Hoover's West Branch homecoming on August 21 Arrangements allow airplane arrivals to land at the Iowa City field and be bused to West Branch by car West Branch merchants and Iowa City merchants discuss housing for Hoover party
The world’s first billionaire Henry Ford marked turning 65 with a quiet morning routine and family reunion plans. He spoke of a "most interesting year" focusing on a new car model, relic collecting, and closer ties with son Edsel, while maintaining excellent health and modest eating habits. He remains largely politically inactive but endorses Herbert Hoover and foresees gradual prosperity.
Davenport July 80 Sergeant HW D Bennett in charge of the US Army recruiting office announces the enlistment of Thomas V Daily of Washington Iowa. Daily enlists for cavalry service to Fort Riley Kansas in the 13th Cavalry. Bennett lists open enlistment branches and special air service assignments available for one or three years. For information contact Sergeant Bennett.
Woodland California July 30 Attempts were being made today to fix responsibility for the train wreck which injured more than two score of attorneys returning from the American bar association convention at Seattle. The rear of the association special train was struck by the locomotive of the Cascade limited of the Southern Pacific railroad at Correnz north of here late yesterday. The known injured numbered 44 and it was believed that more parties might be added.
George Breneman Jr. 17 died after his car overturned while avoiding an approaching vehicle two miles north of Winfield. Companion Ted Tucker was seriously hurt. Breneman, a Columbus Junction local, attended the Presbyterian church and is survived by his parents, a sister Marie, brothers Albert and Jierald, and grandmother Mrs J J Breneman.
A ten year old boy is held by authorities in Montreal accused of murdering the four months old son of Mr and Mrs R Sorel of Saint Michel Napierville. The infant was bound when parents returned from the fields and died from a skull fracture. the boy claimed a fall but the coroner disputed the account.
The prize discovery is the first dynamo room ever built, and plans to transfer it intact to the Ford Museum in Dearborn are underway due to limited road access.
Dr. Jennie M. Calfas a Nebraska Democratic committeewoman states in a Fremont Triune letter she will support Herbert Hoover amid disputes over her stance on Alfred E. Smith. She says her opposition to Smith was consistent and blames wet propaganda for misrepresentation, insisting she stayed loyal to the dry parade and Republican overtones.
Ivan D. Coolidge a 40 year old Des Moines advertising firm president was killed when the car he rode in overturned on a highway three miles north of Harcourt. Driver Fred Reed also of Des Moines with slight injuries was taken to a Fort Dodge hospital. The pair were returning from Lake Okiboji. An inquest was slated for this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Lester Duke and daughter Doris Anne of Grinnell are visiting for a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs George Duke of Brighton.
Mr and Mrs George Hoffman and their children Warren and Myrtle Elizabeth of Chicago are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Rankin and Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson.
Two masked bandits halted train No 11 as it sped toward Eugene Oregon Sunday they remained aboard until the Oregon University campus then got off and fled Passengers said only money was taken and the loot was not large The robbers appeared to be seeking someone on the train.
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