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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1932
Page
4
Davenport Aroused Over Gang Activity In City
The Davenport Democrat argues that gangsters from large cities are drifting into Davenport and being treated leniently by local officers. It calls for decisive action by state and federal authorities to clean up the situation, suggesting that federal troops could act if given authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport Ward
Davenport Democrat
Chicago
New York City
Philadelphia
Detroit
Uncle Sam
Davenport Becomes Candy Center of the State
Davenport boasts large candy factories producing huge annual volumes. The city now hosts clean candy shops, cafeterias, delicatessens, and soft drink emporiums replacing former saloons. Once threatening secession over Iowa’s dry vote, Davenport chose a new identity as a candy hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Senate Beats Beer Tax Loss $375,000
A state Senate action claimed a $375 000 loss in beer tax revenue as lawmakers weigh revenue options. Officials say the setback affects budget planning and anticipated funds. The report notes debate over licensing and enforcement changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Studied Opposition to Beer Taxes and Prohibition Costs
An argument questions a proposed 375 million beer tax revenue by comparing past liquor tax receipts in 1919 and the high costs of a thriving saloon era. It asserts illicit beer flows and home brewing would persist, notes low labor and materials efficiency in liquor, and warns of broad economic losses if beer is rekindled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
Today’s Lucrative Word in Daily English Lesson
The daily lesson uses lucrative defined as profitable and shows usage in a sentence. It contrasts misused phrases and offers guidance on pronunciation and spelling while encouraging vocabulary growth.
Thoughtful reminiscence and election reflections mix
A column blends memories from Harry Kiester of Waterloo about early newspaper pay with humorous vignettes and poems. The narrator frets over upcoming primary ballots, laments political hype, and recites a humorous horse racing anecdote about a Kentucky colonel seeking a rising star rather than a veteran sire.
Primary Election Notice for Washington County Iowa 1932
Notice to qualified electors of Washington County Iowa that a primary election will be held on June 6 1932 at regular precinct polling places with combined precincts using City Hall Brighton West Chester Wellman and Lime Creek precincts. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm. Offices include U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Secretary of Agriculture Railroad Commissioner Congressional Representative State Representative County offices and township offices with two party committeemen per precinct and delegates to the County Convention. County Auditor Ethel Grecian official seal May 24 1932 May 25 June 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Brighton Township
Brighton City
Franklin Center
West Chester
Franklin Township
Nira
Wellman
Lime Creek Township
United States
Congress
Board of Supervisors
Cedar Township
English River Township
The Mouthpiece and a Notorious New York Lawyer
The article notes the Warner Bros. film The Mouthpiece draws on incidents concerning a famed late New York lawyer known for dramatic defenses and loopholes. It describes his dissolute life and health decline amid a political mudslinging season and a narrator’s wary observation of a crowded primary race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Collins
Warner Bros
New York
George enters race for County Treasurer in June primaries
Marion S. George announces candidacy for the office of County Treasurer subject to Republican voters at the June 6 primaries. He urges support from voters and notes his address 8918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion S. George
County Auditor Nomination Campaign Notice
A candidate for the Republican nomination for County Auditor states nine years of banking experience and former employment at Commercial Savings Bank. Solicits support from Republican voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Savings Bank
Cox announces candidacy for county treasurer in June primary
J W Bill Cox 87 declares candidacy for county treasurer in the Washington county Republican primary June 1 3 4 and 25 27 28 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Bill) Cox
Representative Announces Candidacy in Washington County Primaries
A candidate for State Representative in Washington County announces entry into the race subject to Republican voters in the June 6 primaries. Dayton, Ohio.
Ambiguous Dayparts Define Time in Weather Bureau Posts
A study of regional usage maps times to Morning and Afternoon. It notes Morning runs from midnight to noon while Afternoon covers noon to 8 pm ET. Evening has no fixed time and varies by habit, with reference to a profligate life story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Lodge Meetings Notice for Washington and Damascus Shrite
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M regular meetings first Friday monthly with Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W 8 S of J regular meetings fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple rooms with Mrs Grace E Twinam W H P and Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Glenn Mace
W. M
A. W. Yard
Damascus Shrite
Masonic Temple
Grace E. Twinam
Railway timetable notes multiple trains and stops
Detailed east and westbound passenger and freight schedules list train numbers, departures, and key stop notes. Notable entries include No. 80 Local Freight, No. 50 Motor Car, No. 12 and No. 11 Pass. Trains Apache, Golden State Line, and multiple local ridership trains with exceptions on Sundays and select counties. Agent signoffs appear for Washington & Oskaloosa Branch and other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limfees
Washington
Southwest LimeRocc
W. Cc. Bell
Appoint Election Boards for June 6 Primary
The Board of Supervisors named judges and clerks for each township and city ward to serve at the June 6 primary election. Listings include Receiving, Counting boards with names across Brighton Cedar Crawford Dutch Creek Kalona Richmond Richmond Precincts and Washington city wards, with chairs and clerks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Brighton Township
O. M. Farrier
W. S. Courtney
J. W. Dunbar
Joseph Weenike
R. C. Spielman
D. H. Wentworth
Harry Kyle
Ben Stout
J. W Jones
S. M. Grove
Cedar Township
Far Smith
E. B. Young
W. C. Embree
Morton H. Emde
Cloyd Knupp
O. C. Patterson
Henry Witthoft
O. B. Mouser
H. A. Dusenbery
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Pepper
Wilbur B. Day
W. H. Snider
L. B. Luithly
John McClintic
Co. M. Morgan
Max Waterhouse
Raymond Fritz
J. M. Stone
Max McClintic
Crawford Township
J. D. Hamil
M. N. White
Emery Leichty
BE. L. Davis
Emmerson Wittiig
T. H. Huston
F. BE. Gault
Sam Wittiig
Earl Ferguson
Edward G. Widmer
Dutch Creek Township
Ross W. Sheetz
H. T Carris
J. E. Deal
Roscoe R. Robertson
H. F. Wolfe
Kalona
Ernest Felzke
Dan P. Yoder
L. R. Feldman
V. D. Hochstettler
Frank Swartzendruber
Wes Boehme
Edith Fry
J. S. Kauffman
Mary Hofer
Hazel Dean
Richmond
Leo TeBockhorst
A. W. Kern
Frank Patterson
Wim. C Chapek
Raymond Hasty
Harold TeBockhorst
Stanley Vodicka
O. K. Scott
Leo Lintz
Marion Stransky
Franklin Township
W. C. Wallace
E. F. Bauer
Leslie Gates
Lewis Smith
Jim Combs
Frank Kleese
Walter Boyer
Frank Libe
C. L. Harley
Melvin Booth
Highland Township
J. F Lambert
Helen Lambert
W. J Boyd
Doris Endicott
M. T. Coon
John B. Quinn
Mattie Salladay
Arline Stolley
Edw. Endicott
F. A. Skubal
Iowa Township
Fred Fisher
D. S. Hardy
Claud Flynn
Joseph Knebel
Esse Craig
Fanna Meeks
Catherine Knebel
Edith Price
Elmo Knittel
Fred Skubal
Jackson Township
Fred Shaw
N. C. Pearson
Vine Marek
EE. L. Stewart
James Davis
Ae F. Reiner
Rush Helwick
Chas. Shalia
P. F. Whisler
Ed Kallaus
Lime Creek Township
Edw. Henn
E. A. Wetrich
June Williams
W. W. Wagamon
Grace Irwin
Oregon Township
Jesse Marr
Ella Crawford
Frank Chihak
Louise Boileau
Myrtle Thoma
Rob. Acheson
H Wolfe
Joe Tobin
Sam Stephens
Don Rabenold
Nick Schmitt
F. A. Dunbar
Greenwood
J. EB. Powell
Ed Hotle
E. BE. Fleming
W. W. Hagist
EK. E. Chambers
D. Stewart
T. J. Brady
Clare Schulty
W. S. Eldridge
Ida M. Hayes
Jeanette McIlhinney
W. H. Stephens
W. D. Booth
Myrtle Speer
Ferne Birney
Washington Township
Mr. Smylie
Martin Westen
al Crone
Carl N. Phillips
Chas. Wm. Jackson
W. J. Crozier
Charlie Kennedy
G. G. Crosby
Clerks
Neil H. Trotman
Walter Brown
Athletics Face Acid Test in Yankees Series
The Philadelphia Athletics surge from the division depths to near second place faces six games in four days against the league leading New York Yankees. A series win would rattle rivals as Washington edged them 5 4 in twelve innings with key hits from Reynolds Cronin and Manush.
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New York
Philadelphia Athletics
Elephants
Yankees
A's
Washington
Reynolds
Cronin
Manush
Senators
Myers
Brat
Frank Ragland
Nats
Tony Freitas
Earnshaw
Monte Weaver
Lon Warneke
Cardinals
Cubs
Jess Haines
Jurges
Moore
Herman
Braves
Pirates
Boston
Giants
Big
Bandt
McGrawmen
Knothe
Pittsburgh
Reds
French
Lucas
Paul Waner
Bucs
White Sox
Cleveland
Lyons
Brown
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