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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1923

Page

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President Harding Fights Pneumonia At San Francisco

Official bulletins report President Harding showing improved heart action and no expansion in pneumonia areas after a restless night. Doctors say he is calm, striving to overcome bronchial pneumonia with nourishment, rest, and prayers from the nation while Mrs. Harding remains at his bedside.

Associated Press San Francisco Palace Hotel Harding Sawyer Joel T. Boone Palace Hagel Cal Geneal Sawyer Dedside C. KE. Sawyer M. D Ray Liman Dilbur C. M. Cooper J. T. Boone Hubert Work

Holsinger Settles Alleged Shortage With Bonding Firms

E. W. Holsinger former deputy county treasurer in charge of tax books reportedly settled his years long shortage totaling 5745.45 with bonding companies. County Attorney W. J. Barngrove confirmed the settlement while Holsinger, confined by illness, would not comment. A bonding representative was at Marion yesterday. no prosecution is expected.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids E. W. Holsinger W. J. Barngrove Holsinger Bonding Company Marion

Healey Makes Final Effort for Olander

An act for commutation of William Olander from death to life imprisonment was filed by attorney Robert G. Healey. The case follows a state suit against Olander now before Governor Kendall after the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a death verdict. A habeas corpus writ was denied, and federal actions are proceeding in the Fourth Circuit.

Associated Press William Olander Berthop Halfpap Fort Dodge Robert G. Healey State of Iowa Olander Kendall Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Wade U. S. Ecfrault Court of Appeals

Iowa Should Have a Fair Apple Crop Says Prof Herrick

Des Moines Iowa July 31 Iowa will have a fair to good apple crop this year says R S Herrick secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society He predicts the total will be smaller than last year but quality especially in sprayed orchards will be very good A national crop is up slightly but Iowa and Missouri will have fewer apples than last year The Iowa grower may best market at home or nearby Buyers should ensure fruit is free from seab and worms and properly picked for winter use

Des Moines Iowa R. S. Herrick Iowa Horticultural Society United States Missouri Lowa

Refuse To Reduce Rates For Wheat

Heads of twenty railroads declined a 25 percent freight rate cut request from western grain shippers. A rail board of trade spokesman proposed closing the exchange for 60 or 90 days to pressure federal agencies. Omaha business leaders argued lower rates would boost foreign orders and ease farmers' burden.

Jated Chicago Wheat Council Chamber of Commerce of the United States Board of Trade Federal Trade Commission Department of Agriculture Omaha

Dray business sold in Riverside to Everett Latta

Riverside July 31 a deal for the dray business passed this week with Ernest H Craig selling to Everett Latta who took possession immediately. Craig has run the dray line for some time and has not announced future plans.

Riverside Ernest H. Craig Everett Latta Craig

Apple storage and pricing advice from Mr Herrick

Mr Herrick advocates oil wrapping and tight cool storage for apples and urges selling at the orchard with minimal packing to lower costs for producers and consumers. He also suggests outside cave storages and more county seat cold storage plants to handle surplus harvests.

Herrick

Fire damages Lynn County Lumber Yard in Cedar Rapids

Fire broke out in the yards of the Lynn County Lumber Co in Cedar Rapids causing about 100000 in damage. Firemen fought to contain the blaze amid a brisk wind and trains were halted as streets were closed to traffic. The fire was brought under control around 1:00 p m. Separately a fire in Independence Ia threatened Notre Dame seminary a sister's home and another nearby house.

The Associated Press Cedar Rapids Lynn County Lumber Company Lynn County Lumber Co Independence Notre Dame Seminary

Farmer profits amid wheat slump cited by Meredith

Des Moines July 31 Former Secretary of Agriculture E T Meredith told the Associated Press that the grain farmer will receive 500000000 more for his crop in 1923 than in 1922 despite the wheat price slump In Bemidji Minn Meredith said Senator Smith W Brookhart has not shown sustained effort to address economic problems and accused factions of conspiring to mislead farmers.

Associated Press Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart Iowa E. T. Meredith Bemidji, Minn Johnson Springs Johnson Crookston Harding Congress Smith Brookhart la Follette Magnus Johnson Brookhart Shipstead Frazier

Harding Illness Triggers Market Selloff In New York

Official reports that President Harding's condition was grave sparked heavy selling on the New York stock market. The Associated Press notes a 1 to 2 point break in leaders like United States Steel Studebaker and Baldwin as small investors rushed for liquidation amid fear over the president's illness.

Associated Pres New York Harding United States Steel Studebaker Baldwin Commission

President's prepared address to be released for tomorrow

George B. Christian Jr. secretary to the president arranged for the publication tomorrow of an address the executive prepared for delivery in San Francisco. A preliminary statement to accompany the text was being prepared for release with the address.

San Prancisco George B. Christian, Jr Christian

Deputy Federal Attorney Resigns in Iowa Appointment Planned

Centerville longtime official William T. Gregory, who served as second assistant United States Attorney for the southern district of Iowa, resigns after three years. Ray C. Fountain of Des Moines will succeed him, with Gregory planning to move to California.

Moines Wiliam T. Gregory Centerville United States Southern District of Iowa Ray C. Fountain Des Moines Gregory California

Senators Push Demand for Special Session Over Farm Crisis

A Minneapolis telegram from Senators Brookhart Frazier Shipstead and Johnson urged an immediate extra congressional session. They claim agriculture faces national calamity and discuss stabilizing wheat, tariffs, and government purchases while Johnson cautions against rushed action.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Congress Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Lynn J. Frazier North Dakota Henrik Shipstead Minnesota Magnus Johnson San Francisco Sawyer Brookhart Frazier

Deflating Falsehoods About the American Farmer

The speaker attacks Brockhart and others who claim the American farmer is ruined. He argues such statements damage farmers credit and integrity as businesspeople, comparing it to rumors that trigger bank runs. He calls for deflating these falsehoods and defending the industry.

Brockhart

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LINN Healey Ek. T. Meredith Mr. Meredith Frisco United States Department of Agriculture Pyrookhart Moses Wallace Secretary of Agriculture Senator Brookhart
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