Prohibition Agents Order Sparks Senate Inquiry
President Coolidge faces a Senate inquiry after issuing an executive order to appoint state and local officers as prohibition agents. Critics say it violates state rights and federal enforcement, while supporters cite the eighteenth amendment inviting federal role. Officials defend legality and necessity amid California tensions.
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Coolidgie
Norinal
Congress
Senate
Judiciary Committee
King
Utah
Robinson
Arkansas
Edge
New Jersey
Tower House
Coolidge
Britten
Ulinels
Hill
Maryland
Linthicum of
Williamsburg
General Andrews
California
Sargent
Treasury Mellon
White House
Senator Glass Weighs Referendum on Prohibition Change
In remarks during a debate on a constitutional or Volstead act modification Senator Glass notes that prohibition enforcement may push supporters toward a referendum. He cites state sentiment with possible dry and wet outcomes and mentions five or six states leaning toward modification.
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Robinson
Glass
Virginia
Drys Discuss Possible Modifications to Volstead Act
The speaker suggested Congress might modify the Volstead act, admitting the act could overshoot the eighteenth amendment. He noted that some supporters of prohibition acknowledge this possibility.
Oregon GOP renominates Steiner over Stanfield in dry fight
In Oregon primaries Republicans rejected Senator Stanfield and nominated Frederick Steiner of Pendleton a lawyer and wheat grower. Steiner backed by the Anti Saloon League and other groups with mixed wet leanings while Stanfield a former liberal on liquor is now a militant dry.
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Drys
Oregon
Stanfield
Frederick Steiner
Pen- Meton
Steiner
Anti-Saloon League
Public Buildings Bill Promises 163 Million Over Five Years
The public buildings bill signed by the President allocates 50 million for new Washington DC structures, 100 million for new national buildings, and 15 million for completing authorized projects. Annual Congress submissions will propose estimates to distribute funds by area, population, and postal receipts. Haugen farm relief bill defeated in the House 167 to 212 amid Iowa race dynamics and Cummins renomination prospects.
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District of Columbia
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Hi Haugen
Cummins
Iowa
Haugen
Smith W. L Brockhart
Dan Steck
Pan American Red Cross Conference Opens in Washington
Delegates from the United States and 18 Latin American nations along with representatives from Europe and Asia assembled in Washington for the second Pan American Red Cross conference. President Coolidge opened with praise for Red Cross societies worldwide for alleviating human suffering and fostering international peace.
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United States
Europe
Asia
Washington
Coolidge
Red Cross Societies
Geneva conference pushes League to speed up disarmament
At the Geneva preliminary conference on disarmament, delegates urged the League of Nations to accelerate its machinery to end hostilities. American Hugh Gibson said the US would not block armament talks though it cannot participate, while Hungary warned of danger from allied forces surrounding it and called for broad armament cuts. Little Entente reps objected to Hungary’s protest as a de facto request to revise the Treaty of Trianon.
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Geneva
Hungary
Commission
Little Entente
Europe
League of Nations
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Trianon
Ed el Krim Surrenders to French After Peace Proposals
Ed el Krim, leader of the Mu flans, loses Tarquist town and surrenders to the French with his family and property under their protection. He had offered peace proposals rejected as time-wasting. Paris officials say he will be exiled from the Rift but kept in suitable state.
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Ed-El-Krim
Tarquist
Paris
Krum
Mrs Sherman Outlines Aims For Federation Home Improvement
RS Mrs John DP Sherman president General Federation of Women’s Clubs reports to Washington convention. She seeks a General Federation Foundation fund and a permanent board, an organized law observance body, and support for legislation in principle. About 5,000 women attend. Sherman and Mrs White reelected. new officers Poole recording secretary and Reynolds treasurer named.
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John DP. Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
Washington
General Federation Foundation
Federation Board of Trustees
Sherman
Edward Franklin White
Indianapolis
Grace Morrison Poole
Brockton
Mass
Hl. G. Reynolds
Paducah
Swedish royals land in New York to visit Ericsson memorial
Crown Prince Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise of Sweden with a large suite arrived in New York on Thursday and proceeded to Washington for the unveiling of John Ericsson's memorial. They receive courtly attention and plan a nationwide tour before returning home.
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Adolphus
Louise of Sweden
New York
Washington
John Ericsson
Eruption of Towkatchi Volcano In Japan Causes Heavy Losses
NT Towkatchi volcano on Hokkaido erupted violently spewing lava and triggering landslides. Hundreds of farmers are feared dead and a village may have been wiped out. Shortly after the Mayama Irregate reservoir in Akita prefecture broke its banks washing away half of Kitsura, a town of about 7,000 residents, with feared heavy casualties.
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Towkatchi
Hokkaido Island
Japan
Akita
Kitsura
U.S. wealth and income totals in early 1920s
A federal trade commission report shows U.S. wealth at 253 billion dollars in 1922, up 72 percent from a decade earlier, and 16 percent after adjusting for price changes. National income is estimated at 70 billion for 1923, below 1920’s 75 billion but above 1921’s 55 billion due to depression.
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United States
Pilsudski Proposes Year Long Dictatorship in Poland
SASHAL PILSUDSKI proposes a one year dictatorship to allow time for constitutional revision. The President election is postponed, and the marshal may run. To show intent against military rule he ordered five regiments out of Warsaw. U.S. financiers fear instability and Stetson urged better intelligence on Poland's government plans.
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Sashal Pilsudski
Poland
National Assembly
Pilsudski
Fhve
Warsaw
Stetson
Valeski
America
Protest Letters Over Walton League Political Use
A. Claire Dwey denounces the Izaak Walton League for using its name in political advertising. He calls for a public statement from Judge Geo. Wood and demands letters be retracted. He warns of press release if no reply by May 31 and plans to attend the Iowa state convention in Independence on June 9-11.
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Independence
Iowa
O. K
League
Izaak Walton League
Trom
A. Claire Dewey
Miss Lela Adams Takes Domestic Science Post in Moline
Miss Lela Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs BE Adams formerly of Washington now in Moline Illinois will teach domestic science in Moline schools next year She will graduate from Bradley College Peoria June 11 She is niece of Charles Cunningham and of Mrs Rush Helwieck who lives north of town Merle Wilson drove his sister Faye to Cedar Falls this week where she enters summer school and Merle visits briefly.
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Lela Adams
BE. J. Adams
Washington
Moline
Illinois
Merle Wilson
Faye
Cedar Falls
Merle
Appreciation by G A R Extends Thanks to Citizens
The G A R members ask the Journal to extend their gratitude to all citizens of the community who assisted in the Memorial Day program and preparations. They express deep appreciation for the kindnesses and courtesies shown.
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Journal
Grateful for Corner Posts Donation to Unknown Mound
The article thanks L. B. Lupton for a generous gift of corner posts intended for the unidentified mound. This acknowledgment highlights Lupton's public spirit and support for local landmarks.
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L. B. Lupton
Community Announcements and Club Meetings
Local notices list Methodist choir rehearsal after prayer meeting on Wednesday, and Catholic Daughters meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the K P hall. A Washington cleaners sale is planned for Saturday June 5. Lexington district hosts a community day picnic Friday June 11 with Martha G Thrasher and pupils performing in the afternoon. Various church groups schedule meetings and socials through early June with leaders named and times noted.
Camp Fire Girls to entertain mothers with musical Friday
The Camp Fire Girls will present a musical program for their mothers at 7:30 Friday evening. The event takes place at the home of their guardian Mrs Geo Dowell.
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Daughters of the Union Veterans
GA. Ro
Geo. Dowell
Notice Moose Lodge Social Invitation
Members and their families and invited guests are welcome to attend the Moose Lodge social event on Thursday evening with attendance encouraged across the upcoming Mon Tue and Wed period.
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Moose Lodge
Missionary Societies Meet Friday Afternoon
On Friday afternoon at 2:80 at the second U P church the Young Ladies Missionary Society and the Woman's Missionary Society will meet together. The notice invites interest from attendees.
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Ithe 2Nd
U. P. Echurch
Young ‘Ladies Missionary Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Mission Talk on China Holds Village Gs Group Meeting
A notice invites members and non members to a missionary society event on Thursday June 3 at 4 15 in the women room of the Y 9205 Girl Scout group urges full attendance and welcomes bringing a friend
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Ing
Mr. Robb
China
The
Missionary Society
West Chester Pythian Sisters To Host June Shower
The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield scheduled for Tuesday evening. All prior invitees are asked to attend. The group will meet at Mrs. Zeno Times house Thursday afternoon, June 3.
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West Chester
Pythian Sisters
Mr. Oldfield
Missionary Auxiliaries Meet June Events
The Susan Coffey Missionary Auxiliary schedules a June 4 meeting at 2 PM with Mrs. Harry Kleese hosting and Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse as leader. Invitation urges members to attend and bring friends. The Lathes Aid Society of the Methodist Church in West Chester meets June 9 with serving committee members named. HH UH Club plans a June 3 gathering at Mrs. Emma McAden’s home. attendees asked to bring sewing materials and tools.
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Women's Parden Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ab Anderson
S. W. Prockhart
Mexico
Ladies Aid
St. Paul Evangelical Church
John Bell
Susan Coffey
Harry Kleese
W. B. Rittenhouse
van Sickle
Methodist Church
West Chester
Fred Sprague
Dora Grinstead
Will Wallace
Geo. Wright
District 4 club meets with Mrs Palmer for sewing samples
The Tndependent club of District 4 will meet with Mrs Fred Palmer Friday afternoon to bring cotton material for pockets kick pleats and sewing supplies. The PLO of the West Chester Methodist Sunday School will meet with Mrs Ray Bauer Thursday afternoon June 3 assisted by Tom West. A good attendance is desired.
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PLO
West Chester
Presbyterian ladies social set for Friday at 2 30
The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2 30 Friday afternoon at the church. 9312
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The
Presbyterian Church
Modern Woodmen Meet At Hall For Thursday Assembly
Regular meeting at the hall Thursday evening followed by plans for the annual Decoration event. Members are urged to attend and contribute to the planning and arrangements.
Day of Meeting Noted for Ainsworth Chapter
Sunday June 6 entry lists 9212 Ainsworth chapter No 202 AFI regular meeting held Friday June 4. Members urged to bring a dime. W M Mable Beal and officers Lynn BK. Van Horn named for reference.
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Ainsworth
A. Fi. S
Mable Beal
W. M. Lynn
BK. van Horn
Washington County Flower Show at Garden of Marsh Bailey
The Washington County Flower show will be held at the Garden of Marsh Bailey Saturday. Exhibit hours run from 1 until 5 oclock. Exhibits will be received from morning until 2 pm, but no exhibit will be received after that hour.
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Washington County
Marsh W. Bailey
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Washington Cleaners
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Martha G. Thrasher
Pilotsburg 2. A. S
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Newport
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Lowa University
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Standard Oil Company
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