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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1923

Page

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Hughes Supports The World Court Duty Of U S To Have Part Init

Secretary Hughes urged at Dartmouth that the permanent court of international justice offers a lawful path to peace. He argued the United States should submit disputes to this court rather than any arbitral tribunal and emphasized upholding international law and justice in U S foreign policy.

Associated Press Hanover New Hampshire Permanent Court of International Justice Hughes Dartmouth College United States

Mississippi River Voyagers Resume Reenactment Journey

In Dubuque Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet impersonators Bruce Mahan and W Bond left for the south in a canoe after a 24 hour stay. They traveled by 1923 motor boat and repaired the damaged starting craft near Guttenberg. The party visited Julian Dubuque's grave and the site of the first planting of the American flag on the Louisiana Purchase territory.

Associated Press Dubuque Jacques Marquette Louis Joliet Bruce Mahan State Historical Society and Co W. Bond Greater Guttenberg Julian Dubuque Louisiana Purchase Territory

Unmistakable Sign of Low Origin Quotation

A quotation from Haclitt notes that constant talk about being genteel proves low origin and poor manners, reflecting on social behavior and innate disposition.

Haclitt

Ship liquor under doctor in charge for medicinal use

Washington June 19 A Treasury move to permit foreign ships to bring wine rations for crews under seal hinges on the ship's doctor certifying the liquor as medicinal The doctor must swear the quantity is for public health and the policy extends existing regulations without altering core rules, adding regulatory flexibility.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Treasury Mellon Public Health Service Supreme Court

Capper and Press Heard in Chicago

In Chicago on June 19 Senator Artur Capper of Kansas denied that the farm bloc is a class move. Governor J A O Praag of Minnesota, nominated for the Senate in the Republican primary, spoke to the National Wheat Conference warning that wheat is the only American commodity whose price is controlled abroad and that a large wheat surplus of about seventeen million bushels threatens farmers. He urged relief for the river to prevent harm to other industries.

Associated Press Chicago Artur Capper Kansas J. A. O. Preag Minnesota America

Petain Seriously Injured in Paris Mainz Express Crash

Berlin report says Marshal Petain was seriously injured and two officials accompanying him were killed in a wreck on the Paris Mayence express last Friday. Petain was en route to the Ruhr and Rhineland for an inspection tour when the accident occurred.

Associated Press Berlin Germany Marshal Petain Paris

Bandits Rob Barnsdall Bank in Oklahoma

Four bandits held up the Barnsdall national bank cashier early today and escaped with 5000 dollars. The robbery occurred in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, fifteen miles southwest of Bartlesville, according to Associated Press reports.

Bartlesville Okla Barnsdall National Bank Barnsdall Here

Etna eruption threatens Giarre and surrounding towns

Mount Etna's lava flow drives mass evacuations as about fifty thousand people are rendered homeless. The stream advances toward Linguagalossa and Casteglione. three villages Picillo Pallamelata and Fero are reported wiped out. Vesuvius remains quiescent but nearby activity mirrors Etna's violence.

Hiv Associated Press Cantania Italy Mount Etna Giarre Rome Titanii Casteglione Linguagalossa Piccillo Pallamelata Fero Etna Vesuvius Gtarre

Acorns Prove Viable for Alcohol Production

Experiments show acorns can be turned into alcohol. Shelled acorns contain about 40 percent starch that can be readily saccharified and converted into alcohol, though no industrial use has yet been made of acorns.

Russia Develops Very Large Army

London reports from a Daily Mail Moscow correspondent that Soviet forces have grown to about 800000 strong at start 1923, with 280000 infantry 60000 cavalry 70000 technical units and 36000 navy plus 50000 Cheka frontier and 60000 internal troops. Armaments include 2000000 rifles 14500 machine guns 5700 light MGs 3000 cannons and 1.6 billion munitions. Air power planned 10000 aircraft by 1924 with shipments from Italy England and Germany. Bolsheviks have built many military schools to train officers from the working class, offering general staff and engineering tracks.

London Red Army London Daily Mail Moscow Cheka Aviation Department Thrse Trotsky Italy England Germany Daily Mail United States

Thought for the Day on true greatness and attainment

A concise reflection states that true greatness lies more in what we attain than in what we obtain, underscoring value in effort and personal growth.

Johnson and Preus Win in Minnesota Primary

In St Paul Minnesota Governor J A Preus defeated Magnus Johnson in the Republican primary and will face him in the June 16 general election to determine a successor to late Senator Knute Nelson. James A Carley, a Democrat, stays in the race as a third candidate.

Associated Press ST. Paul, Minn J. A. Preus Magnus Johnson Knute Nelson James A. Carley Johnson Returns Today Preus Oscar Hallam

Bandits Repelled in Goldfield Station Raid

In Goldfield Iowa on June 19 L Carter Marshall chased off two bandits who tried robbing an old station after their failed attempt in Eagle Grove. The confrontation occurred near Fort Dodge with Marshall driving them away.

Fort Dodge Iowa L. Carter Marshall Goldfield Here Eagle Grove

Amundson Abandons Pole Flight Plan

June 19 Ron Ald Amundson ends his proposed cross north pole airplane flight. The Norwegian defense minister announced the halt of the expedition citing safety and logistical concerns.

Christaania Ronald Amundson North Pole Norwegen Defense

Sunshine Bringer Quote Cited From J M Barrie

A quotation attributed to J M Barrie about people who spread happiness in others also finding bright moments for themselves. The line emphasizes generosity and reciprocal warmth without additional context or sourcing details.

J. M. Barrie

Porto Rico Statehood Favored by Governor Towner

Horace Mann Towner, newly inaugurated governor, urged eventual Porto Rico statehood in his first legislative address. He called for extending federal aid and provincial laws including educational, highway, and maternity acts to the island. A separate Porto Rico conference pledged two votes for Harding’s nomination and backed statehood while criticizing Governor Towner’s cabinet appointments.

Associated Press San Juan Porto Rico Horace Mann Towner Union Harding Reilley Towner

Another Girl Bandit Arrested in Chicago Case

Chicago June 19 A report identifies Mrs Frances Carrick also known as Fred G Thompson as the suspected bandit who shot and killed her husband during a June 5 holdup. Police say the suspect lived as both man and wife for fourteen years and used disguises as needed.

Preae Chicago Ill Frances Carrick Fred G. Thompson R. C. Tesmer Frank Carrick

Third Victim of Auto Accident Dies at Marshalltown

Marshalltown Ia June 19 Mrs Leo McNamara of this city died at Tama last night becoming the third victim of the auto mobile wreck on the Iowa River bridge near Tama.

Marshalltown Associated Press Leo McNamara Iowa [River Tama

Great Trice Quote Highlighted in Boston Transcript

A quotation attributed to Joseph H. Choate appears in the Boston Transcript, praising cheerfulness as a civic duty alongside cleanliness and godliness. The remark frames cheerful conduct as essential in public life and personal virtue.

Joseph H. Choate Boston Transcript

Leeper Sentenced to Fort Madison for Life in Arson Murder Case

In Towa City June 19 Judge Ralph Otto imposes life at hard labor in Fort Madison for Robert Leeper, found guilty of murdering his father in law Roy Wertz last December. Jury recommended the sentence. Defense plans an appeal to the state supreme court. Two notes allegedly sent to jurors were deemed insufficient to alter the ruling. Wertz’s wife and daughter are to be tried, likely in September, on the same indictment.

Associated Prags Towa City Ralph Otto Robert Leeper Fort Madison Leeper Inlaw Roy Wertz State Supreme Court Court House Ottd Wertz Leeper

Bee Stings Cause Death of Young Girl Near Atlantic

Orlen Johnson seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson died after bee stings in a family orchard two miles northwest of Avoca Iowa The child was playing when stung and died within an hour Parents said they did not realize the seriousness of the stings and took no special measures to relieve her suffering.

Associated Press Atlantic Orlen Johnson Andrew Johnson Norhwest Avoca

Officer of Mine Workers Arrested in Sedition Charge

Pittsburgh June 19 Thomas Myerscough secretary treasurer of the international committee of the United Mine Workers was arrested on a charge of sedition.

Pittsburg Thomas Myerscough International Committee of the United Mine Workers

Opportunity Neglected in Halt's Fisheries

Halt's coasts offer diverse fine food fish but fishing remains primitive. The country imported 4,500,382 pounds of dried and canned fish last year, highlighting underutilized potential and reliance on imports.

Halt

Sedentary Work Weakens Endurance Says Professor

A professor notes that sedentary work reduces endurance. In essence, less activity leads to diminished stamina, a trend echoed in recent observations from the Boston Branscript.

Boston Branscript

A Duty To Keep Cheerfulness For Others

A Boston Transcript line frames cheerfulness as obligation beyond mood, stressing duty to those around us. The note casts outlook as social responsibility rather than personal temper.

Boston Transcript

Better Than Wife Thinks Him

Allentown Record notes a wife suspects her husband of many wrongs, while in reality he does far less. The column comment reflects on perceptions versus actions in domestic life with a wry tone.

Allentown

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