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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1925

Page

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Five Dead In Minneapolis Area Storm Toll

Reports from Carver and Minneapolis confirm fatalities from a severe wind and electrical storm. The Carver pavilion collapse killed three people including two women and a man, while other deaths occurred in Minneapolis and Russell. Additional injuries and widespread destruction followed as authorities assessed the damage across Minnesota and nearby states.

Associated Press Minneapolis Carver County Fair Park Christine Nelson Johnson Miss Nelson Russell Chicago Vicinity Adair Smithland Nebraska North Band Orchard Bozeman Mont Duluth Hopkins Old Sol Middle West Far West Central States Jupiter Pluvius Thor Illinois Iowa Kansas Missouri Minnesota

Iowa Storm Toll Rises With Tornado and Lightning Deaths

A Des Moines list shows eight Iowa storm deaths from Monday to Tuesday including John Harris and two daughters near Adair, and Edward Barton 11, a Campion college student, drowned near Prairie du Chien. Cyclones damaged farms near Emmetsburg and Adair, with heavy livestock losses and multiple injuries. Local reports note widespread damage across Casey Glenwood and surrounding counties along with ongoing weather alerts and rain improves crops.

Peter Brown Valley Junction George C. Stephenson Des Moines Fred Slaiema Sully Richard Pabst Dike John Harris Emmetsbore Here John Hickey Adair Co Creston Edgar Harris Casey Nellie John Adair County Iowa Adair Henry Elgin Henry Bannister Glenwood Smithland Ticonic Rodney United States Weather Bureau Iowa City Dubuque Dubouqe Raymond Wenthold Festina Ossian Edward Barton Campion College Prairie du Chien Mississippi River Barton Gary Barton Chicago Silver City Plimpton Bannister Mr. Bannister Claude Dupree Floyd Hill John Schoening Wilbur Burgoin

Shanghai Riots Clash as Police Fire in Armed Camp

Shanghai reports two killed and many wounded as clashes erupt in an armed day of unrest sparked by student protests over Japanese mills. Banks closed, stores boarded, rationing seen. foreign troops assist in restoration efforts amid planned demonstrations after funerals. Peking schools also closed with guards stationed at foreign legations.

The Associated Press Shanghai Peking National University

The Made Good Family profile of Washington figures

The article offers an intimate glimpse into Washington people who have made good, sharing facts and near-tacts about their lives and character that have not been published before.

Washington

Truthful portraits begin in Journal daring series

The Journal launches a fearless series detailing in-depth incidents and traits of prominent citizens. It argues truth matters and challenges libel claims, promising to expose notable figures like Amos Norris and Aberson while noting quirks and hidden stories from the city’s past.

Alleged Leaders of Kidnap Plot to Face Grand Jury Hearing

C Z Stephens Claude A Holcomb and Adrian J Wood charged with plotting to kidnap Mary Pickford will appear before the Los Angeles county grand jury Friday. Bail set at 5000 dollars each as district attorney Keyes transfers the case to the grand jury to determine evidence of the plot.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif C. Z. Stephens Claude A. Holcomb Adrian J. Wood Mary Pickford Los Angeles County Grand Jury Ital Keyes 3. S. Hahn Stephens

Tense Unrest Reported in Canton and Nanking China

In Nanking disturbances foment amid anti foreign headbands and a planned general strike. Canton sees extensive troop movements and officials warn fighting could erupt at any time as rail service on three lines is suspended.

Nanking Canton China

Paby fires pistol that kills mother

An automatic pistol given to a sixteen month old child by Mrs. Celia Rose led to her death. James Cody's police account cites a morning breakfast before the shot in the home, with the baby crying and the mother claiming the gun was for the child to play with.

Associated Press Chicago Kirt James Cody Celia Rose Cody

Centerville Man Dies From Wounds in Robbery Probe

Far Axel Deer, 60, a recluse and longtime watcher at Thistle mine No. 4, died from axe wounds after an encounter with an unidentified assailant. Deer, reputed to have saved about $10,000, was found under a mattress with a fractured skull. no suspects or relatives located. Authorities search for clues in Centerville Iowa.

Associated Press Centerville Far Axel Deer Cincinnati Deer Au Mine Thistle Mine No. 4

Rain in June Forces Shrine Coliseum Program Abandonment

A June rain forced the Shrine program in the Los Angeles Coliseum to be abandoned. Hundreds of visiting nobles and local residents considered the downpour highly unusual while efforts to continue were halted.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif

Favorable Weather Expected Iowa Corn Normal Crop

The weekly crop report from the U S Weather Bureau says favorable weather may yield Iowa at least its usual corn crop. Winter wheat is seriously and permanently damaged by drought, while corn appears near the average for June 1 despite the driest May in 37 years.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa United States Weather Bureau

Relief Expedition 10 Relays Arctic Rescue Plan

Oslo reports Lieutenant Lutzow Holm will command the Norwegian relief expedition to locate Amundsen’s party. Harald Stuhr and Bernt Balchen join, replacing earlier picks Sven Braun and Elias sen. The Ingerte ships skis tents and supplies to Horten for two seaplanes and aviators to fly toward the Arctic shore.

Associated Press Oslo Norway Lutzow Holm Amundsen-lsworth Kings Bay Spitzbergen North Pole Holm Harald Stuhr Bernt Balchen Sven Braun Eliassen Horten Christiana Fjord Ingerie Arctic Amundsen Ingertre Litzow Holm Dagblad Today Arectic Explorer

Receivership of Road 10 Be Brief

New York June 3 The receivership of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad in one of the country s greatest bankruptcies involving property worth 750000000 will be among the shortest if re organization plans pass. Protective committees have assented to a plan asking stockholders for about 70000000 at 28 a share to reduce interest bearing securities.

Associated Press New York Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Financial District

Legion Auxiliary Convention Largest Ever Held in State

The 1925 convention of the Iowa legion auxiliary in Dubuque is the largest in the history of the organization with 409 registered delegates. National VP Mrs. W. H. Morgan announced Iowa is now the largest department in the country. Three cities Spirit Lake Davenport Waterloo vie for the next meeting.

Dubuque the Legion Auxiliary of Iowa W. H. Morgan Iowa Department Spirit Lake Davenport Waterloo

President Coolidge urges citizen defense plan at Naval Academy

In Annapolis on June 3 President Coolidge told Naval Academy graduates that reducing standing forces hinges on citizen attention to military affairs. He urged a peace through reason, stress on national defense by all citizens, and support for Navy from the federal treasury and civilian groups.

Associated Press Annapolis Coolidge Naval Academy America

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