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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1925

Page

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Shanghai rocked by mob attacks as British and Japanese consulates burn

Reports from Shanghai describe mobs looting and burning British and Japanese property, including the Taiwan Bank branch, after an outbreak at Kuikiang. Six hundred mission residents at Mount Kuling faced threats as American destroyers arrived. British and Japanese ships remain docked due to seamen strikes.

Shanghai Kuikiang Bank of Taiwan Mount Kuling Kaikiang Hankow Hong Kong

Maquoketa River Flood Causes Severe Property Loss

In Manchester Iowa on June 15 cloudburst and Maquoketa River flood left streets ten feet deep. Property damage estimated at least 500000 with isolation of the town and business cessation. One woman reported dead and Mrs Cote drowned at Cottesburg as communications failed. Livestock losses and extensive destruction of small stores and tanks were noted. Large portions of the city were inundated.

Manchester Iowa Maquoketa River Cote Cottesburg

Public Subscribes to Emotions Says University Talk

Rev. Lloyd C. Douglas of First Congregational Church Akron Ohio warned graduates that the public largely subsists on emotions and listens to montebanks and quacks. He criticized superheated fiction rhythm saxophones and nitroglycerine news, saying small men seek loud leadership and the public is mentally addled. He urged graduates to avoid quick schemes and counterfeit expertise.

Associated Press Ann Arbor Mich Montebanks Douglas

Witness wavering in Shepherd murder case in Chicago

June 15 news reports a key witness wavering on identifying William Darling Shepherd as involved in bacteriology and typhoid link to the death of William Nelson McClintock. Dr Amante Rongetti hedged on prior statements and discussed potential fronting for $500 while defense seeks further questions about his hospital and medical knowledge. Isabelle Pope, licensed to marry McClintock, may testify later today.

Chicago William Darling Shepherd William Nelson McClintock Shepherd Amante Rongetti Rongetti William Scott Stewart Marquette University Iss Isabelle Pope Billy McClintock

Freight rate suspensions amid midwest floods and wrecks

Fallout from Midwest weather includes ICC delaying grain rate hikes from Iowa Rock Island to Frisco Oklahoma for investigation. A lumber yard flooded and washed away, trains tipped and submerged, debris-filled rivers impede Hawkeye and A Y P trails, and Cedar Rapids high line toppled with power out since 2 AM. Mrs. Cole of Cojesbury drowns in floodwaters.

Associated Pree Washington Iowa Rock Island Frisco Oklahoma Interstate Commerce Commission Manchester Oneida Grant Hawkeye Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids Cole Cojesbury Here

President Coolidge First Contributor to Disabled Vets Fund

President Coolidge became the first local contributor to the five million dollar endowment fund raised by the American Legion to finance rehabilitation for veterans and aid war orphans. He asked credit for Northampton Post No. 28, an honorary member, with the amount not disclosed.

Coolidge Washington American Legion Northhampton

Hammill Asks Iowa Help In Defense Test

Governor John Hammill urged Iowa communities to observe National Defense Day on July 4 by forming local committees to plan patriotic exercises. He suggested national guard units report to armories and community assemblies, parades, prayers, and addresses emphasize the defense milestone.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Coolidge John Hammill Congress National Guard

One Killed and Fifteen Hurt in Crossing Crash

Sioux City Iowa June 15 One man was killed and about fifteen persons were injured when a Great Northern united engine crashed into a street car at the grade crossing at least Eleventh and Division streets.

Sioux City Great Northern Prade Division

The Made Good Family profile in Washington society

A compact portrait of prominent Washington residents who have achieved success and influence. The piece highlights notable character traits, life paths, and little known facts about their rise, aiming to illuminate the people behind public achievement.

Washington

One Year Old Carl Keck Chooses Path To Fame

An old family superstition links a baby’s first noticed object to his future. When Carl Mott Keck turned one, three items a book an empty bottle and silver money were placed before him. He picked the book sparking hopes he would become a writer editor or poet.

Carl Mott Keck Keck Carl

Mendell Urges Federal Tax Revision in Chicago Speech

Frank W. Mondell, War Finance Corporation director and former House Republican leader, urged tax reform at a Hamilton Club luncheon in Chicago. The speech launches a midwest tour and signals administration plans for next Congress, calling for reduced surtaxes and inheritance taxes.

Associated Press Chicago Frank W. Mendell War Finance Corporation House Hamilton Club Mr. Mondell Mid-West

No Opposition to Grain Marketing Company in Iowa

Des Moines reports that the Grain Marketing company faces no apparent barrier to financing in Iowa once a state permit is issued. The Illinois formed cooperative seeks no profit but must meet securities rules, with an informal opinion rumored to favor exemption. Attorney J G Mitchell advocates for rapid financing with anticipated court rulings against Indiana and Illinois commissions.

Iowa Des Moines Indiana Ilinois S. L. Ostrem State Bond and Investment Department Mr. Ostrem Ben J. Ghison Heenwee J. G. Mitchell Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Illinois Commerce Commissions

Ledges State Park Listed in Des Moines River Valley

The Des Moines river valley in Boone County hosts Ledges State Park, a 644 acre site shown in a conservation booklet. The area features ancient ripple marks, fossil-like rock formations, giant tree ferns, ebb mosses, and a history of glacial-era wildlife including musk oxen caribou mastodon and Arctic fox. About two hundred bird species inhabit the park. the passenger pigeon last known forty years ago and hald eavle occurs sporadically.

Ames Ledges State Park Des Moines River Boone County State Board of Conservation

Award Contracts For Ames Buildings

The Building and Business committee of the state board of Education announced awards for Iowa State College buildings. Netcott Bros. of Ames won the general construction of cattle barns and military stables, C. R. Gates of Ames got the heating and plumbing contract, and H. J. Robertson of Cedar Rapids was awarded wiring. The total cost is about 64 000 dollars and work will start immediately.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa State College Netcott Bros Ames State Board of Education C. R. Gates H. J. Robertson Cedar Rapids

Merger Planned for Southern Iowa Mines

Centerville Iowa June 15 The Associated Press reports interests seek consolidation of coal mines in Appanoose and Wayne counties with thirty eight mines under option but financing terms remain incomplete awaiting completion.

Southern Iowa Mines Associated Press Centerville Appanoose County Wayne Counties

Millionaires Population Grows in U S Tax Figures

Washington reports rising number of millionaires paying income taxes in 1922 but well below the 1916 peak. The IRS recorded 74 individuals with incomes of $1,000,000 or more, up seven from 1921, with millionaire taxes totaling $35,788,475 and 798,347 other taxpayers adding to a national tax total of $793,962,165.

Washington United States Internal Revenue Bureau

Wounded Officers Identify Tex Maynard in Clinton Shooting

Clinton county deputies identify Tex Maynard as one of three bandits who shot two Clinton deputies near Davenport. Maynard, a former Red Bragzett gang member, was captured on a Clinton county farm after a tip. Howland and Alexander, both wounded, are in Clinton hospital.

Cedar Rapids Tex Maynard Sioux City Delmar Junction Jackson County George Howland Ferdinand Alexander Clinton James E. Risden Maynard Risden Welsh Davis Fort Madison Davenport Bragzett Walter Weldt Clinton County Delmar Clinton Hospital Cadillac DeWitt Howland

Severe Iowa storms disrupt crops bridges and transport

Iowa endured wide scale wind and flood damage as storms washed out bridges and railroad tracks, flooded basements, and damaged communications. Reports cited 3.15 inches at Dubuque and over 3 inches at Des Moines with widespread crop losses and rising Mississippi River levels. Wind and hail injured few persons. several towns including Glenwood Ottumwa Burlington and Dubuque reported damage.

Des Moines Iowa Dubuque Weather Bureau Council Bluffs Sioux City Illinois Central Chicago Great Western Milwaukee St. Paul Glenwood Ottumwa Burlington Keokuk Red Oak Elgin New Hampton Clinton Davenport John Gardiner Carthage John Boyd

Butte Broker Shoots Self Amid Market Tragedy

Butte Mont June 15 J B Heilbronner 50 president of Heilbronner brokerage firm shot and killed himself a day after George A Jausier head of another closed firm was found dead in bed from suspected self administered poison in the same period authorities said.

Associated Tress Butte Mont I. Kk. Heilbronner George A. Jausier

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