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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

5

Lindbergh dazzles world with New York to Paris crossing

Capt. Charles Lindbergh completed a 38 hour 24 minute nonstop flight from New York to Paris landing at Le Bourget. He received immense acclaim in Paris while offers of fame and wealth poured in from around the world. He declined commercial use of the feat, planning visits to European leaders and a possible return on a U.S. battleship.

Charles Lindbergh New York Paris Paps Nungesser Com le Bourget Belgium Brussels George England Hier America Stockholm United States Lindbergh San Diego Calif St. Louis Varls

Break in Britain Russia Dialogue Follows Raid Findings

Prime Minister Baldwin announced in the House of Commons that Britain would break off diplomatic negotiations with Russia. The decision is based on Sir Wyndham findings from documents seized in the May 12 raid on Arcos Ltd. and the Soviet trade delegation.

England United States Canada New Zealand London Moscow Air Force Reds Baldwin Arcos Photostat Red Internationale Communist Seamen's Club China America Russia Washington Great Britain Het Russia Arcos, Ltd Operation Ingland House of Commons Windham

Washington Judge Sentences Sinclair for Senate Contempt

Justice William Hitz sentences Harry F. Sinclair to three months in jail and a 100 fine for contempt of the U S Senate over questions related to the Teapot Dome lease probe. Pending appeal, Sinclair is released on bail as the Mal Daugherty ruling is cited. Payne Whitney dies suddenly at his Manhasset home at 51 after indigestion News notes include union miner talks in Philadelphia and wage negotiation efforts with a six member sub committee.

T Washington Wiilam Ifftz Harry F. Sinclair United States Senate Teapot Dome Elverton R. Chapman New York Sinclair Justice Hitz United States Supreme Court Mal Daugherty Ayne Whitney William ©. Whitney Harry Payne Whitney Manhasset S. 1 Payne Whitney Yale Harvard Helen Hay John Hay Great Britain Whitney Wall Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania Energy

Quieting Real Estate Title in Washington County Iowa

The district court files a petition by Pearl Tressler and others seeking to quiet title to two parcels in Washington County Iowa. Defendants and unknown claimants are warned to appear by Sept 6 1927 or face default and judgment. The document names multiple defendants and commissioners of Washington County Iowa.

District Court OF Washington County Iowa Pearl Tressler Nancy J. Chadwick James Shearer Susan Shearer Susan Sheare Ann M. Humberster Jas. H. Winter Nelson Stewart Ann Hester Stewart Enoch Winter Anna M. Humberster Susan Sherrer James Sharrer Joseph H. Winter Edward O'Donnall Lizzie O'Donall Elizabeth O'Donnell James Sharer Susan Sharer Carrie H. Botkin Arabella KE. Bot Win Smouse Highland Park Washington Ashby the District Court of District Court Livingston & Bicher Attorneys

Questioning 5 mills tax on real estate valuations in West Chester

West Chester readers discuss how the five mills are assessed on property. They insist taxes are charged on one fourth valuation and urge residents to produce tax receipts to prove school bond payments. A reader praises a road program proposal as fair, noting drivers pay in proportion to use.

Carl Keck Carl Gray Montrose Iowa Ainsworth Mr. Gray West Chester

Rural Route 4 notes and community updates

Daisy Simmering reports from Washington R R 4. Families visit Enoch Linder home and Roy Kephart works on his house. Elmer Kephart and Leslie Beenblossom welcome a baby boy at Washington County Hospital. A large crowd attended the Pleasant Hill church all day meeting.

Washington R. R Dan Bimanm Ernie West of Washington Enoch Linder Howard Linder John Warnock Elmer Kephart Roy Kephart Leslie Beenblossom Washington County Hospital Pleasant Hill Cal

Young America Notes Graduation and Local Happenings

Mrs. Frank Pringle mourns the death of her mother Mrs. William Nelson in Keota and graduates Harriet Phillips from Fairfield. Local families visit, teachers reengaged, and the Briley home hosts Bursar Woman's Club. Several graduates, including Harold Briley, are noted with community events and progress reports.

Young America Frank Pringle Keota William” Nelson Haveriett Phillips Fairfield Alice Hunter Leo Leonard Marie Harold Briley J. N. Phillips Miss Jessie Harriet Cloyce Pringle Richard Des Moines William Nelson Eula Martin Keotu George Dempsey Davenport Leonard Marle W. Hannon Columbus Junction Briley Cy Bush Bursal Woman's Club Edgar Porter Marjorie Heinzman

No. 4 School Club Meets This Afternoon

The No 4 school T T club will meet this afternoon June 7 with Miss Esther Wheelan.

Kaphart T.T. T. Club Esther Wheelan Bite

Journal Wants Ads Payment Trial Convincing

A brief note states the journal seeks payment for advertisements and indicates a forthcoming trial to resolve the matter.

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