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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1920

Page

6

Son of Ralph Zeck Dies This Afternoon

This afternoon at 2 25 Jimmy Zeck four year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck died at the family home after a five week illness heart complications were the cause Funeral arrangements have not been made surviving family include George Ivan Wayne Doris and Mary Zeck Arnold Bennett once a top author is noted as a former struggling lawyer who turned to writing.

Methodist Church Stutzman Golda Schulty Flora May Gass Helen Mauthe Persia Mary Tucker Turkey Syria Lela Reed Egypt Veda Stryker Mable Dorothy Hazen Vera Stutzman Cleo Howell Marvin Williamson Des Moines Burlington Neumann Washington R. L. Coulter C. H. Williamson Williamson Mr. Williamson Jimmy Zeck Ralph Zeck George Ivan Wayne Doris Mary Zeck

Ames Graduates Its Record Class

Ames June 12 Three hundred thirty four baccalaureate degrees were conferred at Iowa State College commencement ending its semi centennial celebration. Thirteen honorary degrees went to leaders in education agriculture and engineering. Dr Marion L Burton warned graduates democracy requires intellectual citizenship and scientific inquiry to meet postwar challenges and govern public affairs responsibly.

Ames Iowa State College W. C. Armstrong Northwestern Chicago T. L. Smith Arthur Powell Davis American Society of Civil Engineers Alfred Atkinson Montana State College of Agriculture J. C. Arthur Purdue University Carleton R. Ball United States Department of Agriculture Isabel Bevier Department of Home Economics University of Illinois L. 8. Klinck University of British Columbia A. S. Hitchcock Department of Agriculture John R. Mohler Bureau of Animal Industry Wilson Newell Florida United States R. A. Oakley Eugene Davenport School of Agriculture Burton Marion L. Burton University of Minnesota University of Michigan

Public Health Nurse Survey Reports in County Schools

Miss Isabel Kellman, staff nurse of the State Tuberculosis Association, presented a survey of county schools visited between May 17 and June 10. The report lists defects found in students, health talks given, parent interviews, and cooperative work with school staff. It credits Red Cross and local newspapers for support and notes plans to follow up with a permanent county nurse.

Isabel Kellman State Round Grove Young America Hazel Dell Highland Washington Enterprise New Haven Cedar Center Jackson Center Tn No Kathryn Montgomery Calla Lydia Wicher Red Cross Home Service Washington County Red Cross R. N Des Moines Iowa

Tragedy details remain unclear on Carranza death

In Mexico City on June 12 the federal court of investigation heard testimony about the death of former President Venustiano Carranza. General Herrera and other officers described events but no witness could testify from personal observation how Carranza died after being wounded and abandoned by his companions.

Mexico City Venustiano Garranza Federal Court of Investigation Roedelio Herrera Carranza Tlaxcalantonge Tie Juan Barragan Francisco Murgula Mederico Montes Herrera

U. S. Boat Upset In Delaware River Collision

In Philadelphia the United States Navy reports a boat numbered 25 has capsized in the Delaware River below New Castle. The incident involved a small naval vessel with undefined cause and no immediate details on casualties or recovery operations.

Philadelpha United States Navy Delaware New Castle

Rescue Efforts Underway After Shipboard Fire Incident

A crew member named Woleh was aided by a Frescoer as a tug from the Philadelphia navy yard rushed with gear to burn through the boat’s steel bottom for rescue. A Newcastle report states three men were drowned.

Forootten Woleh Philadelphia Navy Yard Thole Newcastle

Rail managers dishonest in Plumb speech

Montreal June 12 Glenn KE Plumb founder of the Plumb plan for public railroad ownership told the American Federation of Labor convention that charges of dishonesty against railroad managements in the United States arise from the current system which surrounds them with temptation. He insisted there is every inducement to be dishonest and said he would not trust any leader of a great railroad.

Montreal Que Glenn KE Plumb

Government rules allow wine fermentation with limits

Washington June 1 government officials Kramer and Williams issued a ruling permitting the making of wine and its fermentation under inspection while prohibiting the use of more than 20 Kugar Nor Yeast. The decision reflects federal prohibition policy and sets specific fermentation allowances.

Washington Jota Kramer Williams Internal Revenue

3000000 Matches a Minute

A calculation suggests civilized nations strike 8 million matches each minute of every hour of the day. The figure highlights the scale of everyday consumer activity and possibly hints at broader industrial or social implications of daily consumption.

Countries ahead of us in book production and reach

The piece notes that in normal times countries such as Norway Sweden Denmark Holland France Belgium Switzerland Italy Germany Hungary Spain and Portugal publish more books per capita and achieve wider circulation than the United States, highlighting international relevance of publishing activity.

Norway Sweden Denmark Holland France Belgium Switzerland Italy Germany Ontria Hungary Spain Portugal Ado United States

Labor Party Meeting Calls National Convention

Chicago branch led by John Fitzpatrick and Ed Nockels issued calls for a national labor party convention in Carmen's Hall on July 11 and 12. About 3,500 delegates from across the country are expected, secretary Frank J. Esper said. A platform was prepared for submission and a state ticket named.

Chicago Labor Party Carmen's Hall John Fitzpatrick Ed Nockels Frank J. Esper

Baseball Results by League and Team

American League games showed Chicago over Boston 6 to 4 and New York 5 over Detroit. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2 while St. Louis beat Washington 8 to 7. In the National League Philadelphia 8 defeated Chicago 2 and New York won 6 to 2 against Cincinnati. St. Louis topped Brooklyn 10 to 2, while Boston edged Pittsburgh 3 to 2.

Chicago Boston New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Perret Oneness Louis Brookly St Louis Oval

Mayor Thompson Resigns as Delegate at Large

Chicago June 12 Mayor Thompson resigns as delegate at large to the Republican national convention. In a bristling letter he says he will not vote for Governor Lowden, citing the bought delegate scandal. Corporation Counsel Ettelson also resigns as delegate at large.

Chicago Thompson Imnois Lowden Senate Ettelson

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