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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

1

Arrest in Chicago Girl Bandit Slaying Case

Posey LeBeaux a manicurist and another blue eyed suspect were arrested in Chicago in connection with the June 5 slaying of R. C. Tesmer. Ward, 27, alleged sweetheart of Peggy and son of a steel manufacturer, was also taken into custody to be identified by Mrs. Tesmer as the alleged accomplice.

Associated Prean Chicago Itt Posey LeBeaux R. C. Tesmer State Attorney’s Office

Stamboulisky Killed During Escape From Bulgras Coup

Former Bulgarian premier Stamboulisky, in disguise as an army chauffeur, was killed near Slavovitza after a band of peasants attacked his car during a coup aftermath. He had fled central Bulgaria after his government fell and was captured near Molayi after a pursuit.

Sofia Stamboulisky Bulgaria London Stamboultsky Slavovitza Pearidot Peridot Molayi

Relax Regulations on Liquor Supply to Hospitals

Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haines announces relaxed rules for liquor supply to hospitals and retail druggists. State directors must review applications to the full yearly and quarterly allowances and can draw the difference later. Winter demand justification prompts prompt, maximum allocations for hospitals and druggists with permits.

Associated Press Washington BD. C Haines

Hagen Loses British Open on Scotch Course

In Troon Scotland on June 15 A G Havers of Great Britain won the British open with an aggregate 295. Walter Hagen the American title holder finished with 296 one stroke behind. Macdonald Smith of California was third at 297 and Joe Kirkwood 298.

Associated Press Trcon Scotland A. G. Havers Great Britain Walter Hagen Macdonald Smith California Joe Kirkwood Troon Walter Haugen Hagar Hagen Johnnie Farrell George Ausbach Boston

Pennsylvania Railroad to Pay U S 99 Million

The Pennsylvania railroad system agrees to reimburse the U S government 99 million dollars after a final wartime control settlement. The payment covers additions and betterments made during government control that exceeded the road’s maintenance and other damage claims.

Washington, D. C Treasury Pennsylvania Railroad System Pennsylvania

Leeper seeks new trial in Iowa murder case

Attorneys for Robert Leeper, convicted of first degree murder in the slaying of his father in law Roy Wertz, filed a motion for a new trial citing errors in the first trial and faulty judge instructions. They plan to appeal to the state supreme court if denied. Leeper faces sentencing by Judge Ralph Otto next Wednesday.

Iowa City Robert Leeper Roy Wertz

Children Day Program at Haskins Sunday Night

Presbyterian church at Haskins will host a Sunday evening 8 15 program featuring processional songs recitations and exercises by school groups including a cantata Story of the Orient with a reading by Geibel and piano by Lois Godlove. Committee chair Cecil Cole with Vivian Booth and Mrs John Godlove oversee arrangements and extend a welcome to parents and friends.

Presbyterian Church Haskins America Smiley Delowes Hazen Lavangn Leffler Lysle Embree James McIntyre Edith May Henderson Mae'jorie Jolly Thomas MclIntyre Alberta Farrington Lyste Embree Geibel Lois Godlove Cecil *Cole Vivian Booth John Godlove

Spontaneous Worship and the Call of Nature

A reflective line cites Goethe on spontaneous worship arising without image when Nature speaks to the soul and the soul answers nature in a direct, intimate exchange.

God Goethe

Minnesota Primary Showdown Linked to Harding Era

Reports said the Republican senatorial committee would back a candidate after Minnesota's June 18 primary to succeed late Senator Knute Nelson. Governor Preus denies active administration involvement before the vote, while some claim Moses urged support for Preus. Officials say White House backing would come only after the primary with the nominee.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Knute Nelsons George H. Moses Preus Moses

No Statement By British as to the Occupation of Ruhr

Premier Baldwin denied any declaration implying Ruhr occupation and said the government’s view had not changed. The statement drew little attention in London, with only The Times commenting on it amid June discussions.

Ruhr Ausocated Press London House of Commons Baldwin The Times

Bandits Kidnap Mail Messenger Near Pocahontas

Four bandits kidnapped John Green a fifty year old mail messenger and fled toward St. Louis Missouri. They took two mail pouches one containing four thousand dollars part of Pocahontas Coal Company payroll.

Pocaho 5 John Green St. Louis Here Pocahontas Coal Company

Judge Evans Edges Doughton in Iowa Special Election

In the eighth Iowa congressional district a special election gave Judge Hiram K. Evans Republican of Chellaw led his Democrat opponent J O Doughton of Grand River by 1433 votes. Official canvass shows Evans 14334 and Doughton 12961.

Associated Press Des Moines Hiram K. Evans Chellaw J. O. Daughton Grand River Iowa State Executive Council Evan Doughton

Wisconsin Senate to Defeat Wisconsin Wet Bill

The Tucker bill to repeal the Severson prohibition law passed the assembly 39 to 35 and moves to the senate. Dry forces failed to overcome wets’ edge from June 6 vote 48 to 43. If defeated in the senate, repeal is unlikely.

Associated Pres Madison Wis Severson Wisconsin Assembly Senate

Mrs Croker Wins Will Contest in Dublin

A jury found in favor of Mrs. Bula Croker in the will contest of the late Richard Croker this afternoon in Dublin.

Mrs. Croker Fewers Verwignetev Dublin Bula Croker Richard Croker

Air record flight halted by rain in Illinois

Seven army aviators lose daylight attempt from Mt. Clemens Michigan to San Antonio Texas as heavy rains delay the cross country flight. Officials plan to resume when conditions clear at Scott Field Bellville Illinois. The group aims to set an unmatched aerial milestone by moving seven pursuit planes in one day from a single base.

Associated Press Rantoul Mt. Clemena San Antonio Tex Ilinois Scott Field Bellville Illinois MT. Clemens Mich Belbridge Field Here Texas

Li Yuan Hung repudiates resignation in China crisis

Li Yuan Hung issued a Teintsin statement denying his resignation and claiming duress under the president of China. Reuters dispatch from Peking reports the action as repudiated.

Li Yuan Hung London Teintsin Dural China Reuters Dipatch Peking

Mexican military leader dies at Chihuahua home

El Paso June 15 General Luis Terrazas died today at his home in Chihuahua after a long career in Mexican military and politics. He had led forces in key campaigns and was a prominent regional figure.

EL Paso Tex Luis Terrazas Chihuahua

Reproof and the Virtues of Honest Correction

A compact maxim on speaking truths with blunt honesty and restrained kindness. It argues that plain reproof is honesty while gentler delivery reflects discretion.

Iowa Anti-Saloon Leader Appointed Michigan Head

A. M. Holsaple, longtime superintendent of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League since 1917, is elected superintendent of the Michigan Anti-Saloon League in Des Moines. William L. Wade, former Wyoming league leader and former Iowa aide, is expected to become general superintendent to replace Holsaple.

Iowa Michigan Des Moines A. M. Holsaple Iowa,Anti-Saloon League William L. Wade Fromer Wyoming Hotsaple

Blind Boy Wins High School Honor

Herbert Geisler an 18 year old fully blind student from John Marshall High School Chicago Iowa graduates with top honors and a 97 percent average. He wins the World War Memorial scholarship worth 200 dollars to the University of Chicago to study law next fall. He led his senior class and helped his debating team defeat Buffalo high school. His sister Carol, 24, served as his eyes at night.

The Associated Prose Chicago Herbert Geisler John Marshal High School Herbat University of Chicago Herbert Buffalo New York Carol

Long Time Pastor of Cedar Rapids Church Dies Today

Rev. KE. R. Barkhalter pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids died this morning at age seventy nine. He fell ill during a marriage ceremony last Tuesday and had led civic and church affairs in the city for fifty years.

Cedar Rapids Church Associated Press Cedar Rapids KE. R. Barkhalter First Presbyterian Church

Kearns Demands Hundred Thousand For Dempsey Fight

Jack Kearns, manager of Jack Dempsey, warned Shelby promoters he would cancel the bout if a $100,000 guarantee is not paid by midnight. He cited a Cleveland offer as leverage while the bankers' committee and bankers association scramble to salvage the show amid funding troubles.

Associated Press Great Falls Mont Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Shelby Kearns Cleveland Bankers’ Committee Bankers’ Association

Service Medals Awarded At White House Ceremony

President Hoe presided at a White House ceremony presenting Roosevelt memorial association medals for distinguished service to the American people. Recipients included General Leonard Wood Governor General of the Philippines Mrs Louise Schugle social worker and Dr Henry F Osborn president of the Museum of Natural History in New York.

Washington, D. C Hoe White House Roosevelt Memorial Association Leonard Wood Philippines Louise Schugle Henry F. Osborn Museum of Natural History New York

Pullman Cashier Robbed of 22000 by Six Bandits

New York June 16 six armed men robbed the Pullman company payroll of 22000 as the cashier and his bodyguard entered Sunnyside section this morning. The heist occurred as the payroll was being transported to a waiting train. Investigators pursued possible leads and described the six perpetrators as dressed in dark clothing.

Pullman Associated Press New York Pullman Company Eix Sunnyside

Rabbit vs Hare Speed Race Report

The rabbit runs faster than a hare for the first 35 yards. A motor cap at 40 miles an hour will overtake and pass a hare, but up to that speed the animal will usually hold his own.

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Peggy Lebeaux U. S Railroad Leeper Fr. Roers Paulty Harding Evans Holsaple Leonard
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