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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1925

Page

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Tie Crowe Scores on Testimony of Dr Tenney in Shepherd Trial

Chicago June 26. In a dramatic cross examination the defense pressed to Monday for jury study of Dr Frederick A Tenney’s replies. Tenney, head of the city health lab, disputed Faiman’s account of obtaining typhoid germs and suggested past licensing could affect germ handling. The trial centered on whether Shepherd’s actions with germ samples could constitute murder connected to Lilly McClintock.

Chicago Wm. Scott Stewart William Darling Shepherd Frederick A. Tenney Chicago Health Department Robert KE. Crowe Teonney Charles ©. Faiman Shepherd Faiman Lilly McClintock Crowe Tenney National University of Sciences Farman City Health Department Billy McClintock Wermadsg Herman Bundesen Faiman’s School Had Been Licensed By Dr. Bundesen Attack State Laboratory William D. Shepherd Walter Smith Charles (. Faiman Shepherd Faiman Smith Health Department Frederick O. Tenney

Two Men Hold Up Detroit Bank

Two men held up the Ferdinand State Bank on Woodward Avenue in Detroit today and escaped with eight thousand dollars. They entered before opening, forced two employees to stand in a corner, and waited for the time lock to open.

Associated Praga Detroit Mich Ferdinand State Bank Woodward Avenue

Norway to Welcome Amundsen Back From Arctic Flight

Captain Roald Amundsen and five companions return to Oslo after an air expedition near the North Pole. Though they did not reach the pole, their survival and rescue near Spitzbergen earns Norway praise and kingly and governmental acclaim. Lincoln Iinsworth is highlighted for saving two crewmen.

Associated Press Oslo Norway Roald Amundsen Arctic North Pole Spitzbergen Lincoln Iinsworth Leif Deitrichsen Oskar Omdahl King’s Gay Spitzberzen Amundsen Oo Altho Northeastland Spitzberren Sjolev Wollan Amundsen

Senator Ladd of Dakota Ill. Kidney Trouble Adds Danger

Senator Ladd of North Dakota, hospitalized in Baltimore for neuritis and rheumatism, has developed kidney trouble and his condition is serious. He is 66, long hours of work noted, and his health has caused concern among family and colleagues. He sided with La Follette and was recently stripped of committee rank. He previously chaired the public lands committee during part of the Teapot Dome investigation.

Associated Press Washington Senator Ladd North Dakota Baltimore Senate la Follette Republican Senate Public Lands Committee

Officers Mistaken for Moonshiners Spark Fatal Shootout

Federal officer William F. Porter was killed and state officer W. K. Workman wounded in a gun battle on Camp Creek in Wayne County after federal and state officers, approaching a hill from opposite sides, mistook each other for moonshiners. George Ball, chief of state officers, was also injured in the exchange.

Associated Press Wuntington Wva Jane William F. Porter Prohibition W. K. Workman George Ball Camp Creek Wayne County

Tragic drowning at Iowa River during university session

George Putnam aged 23 drowned in the Iowa River this morning while attending a University of Iowa summer session in Iowa City. His body was recovered an hour later but efforts to resuscitate failed. He came from Urbana, Illinois.

Associated Press Iowa City George Putnam Iowa River Putnam University of Iews Urbana

Pratt visits Winfield relatives this morning

W. H. Pratt traveled to Winfield this morning to visit relatives and catch up with family. He planned a brief stay to reconnect and return later in the day.

W. H. Pratt Winfield

La Follette Party Linked to Brookhart in Wisconsin

Madison dispatch reports the La Follette funeral processions, body in state at the capitol until Monday, and a memorial plan debated by Wisconsin legislators. Brookhart family attendees accompany the Chicago- Madison train. Debates over candidates for the unexpired term include LaFollette Jr and Phil LaFollette, with a special election likely.

Associated Tre Madison Wis Senator la Follette Capitol Chicago Avennine Helf Robert MoLabollette Washington Baltimore and Ohio Smith W. Brookhart Brookhart Jaws Nerer Wisconsin Robert Mo Labollette Forest Hill Cemetery Semater Illinois William Olson Green County Mrs. la Follette Robert M. LaFollette, Jr Phil LaFollette Dane County Senator LaFollette United States Senate LaFollette Robert M. LaFollette

Made Good Family intimate glimpse of Washington figures

A concise portrait collection revealing the lives and characters of Washington residents who shaped faith and culture. It presents little known biographical details and anecdotes about these influential individuals.

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Frank Theodore Wolf Uses Wand to Grow Flowers on Page

A humorous piece describes Frank Theodore as a wizard who makes a plant sprout with a wand and mystic circles in Washington. The demonstration shows the plant growing as water is supplied and hints at editors’ talents and stubborn Slowpay subscribers.

Mack Frank Theodore Wolf Washington Frank Theodore Sahara Desert Frank Liso Preston Jtx Tts Slowpay

Mitchell refuses to pay fine then changes mind in jail

Des Moines June 26 Mrs B Mitchell initially refused to pay a $5 double parking fine and chose jail. After five hours in custody her husband paid the fine and she was freed by order of Judge Zeuch.

Associated Treas Des Moines B. Mitchell Zeuch

Sinclair pleased with decision in Teapot Dome case

In Cheyenne Wyoming government lease dispute over the Teapot Dome reserves ends with Harry F. Sinclair oil magnate awarded possession. Judge T Blake Kennedy issues a 25 000 word ruling smothering scandal allegations and supporting Sinclair and Albert B Fall as not tainted. Edward J Dohney and other oil figures express gratification over the decision. In Brussels Wade T Van Orman protests the Aero Club decision naming M Veenstra winner of the Gordon Bennett cup balloon race.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyo Teapot Dome Harry PF Sinclair T. Blake Kennedy Kennedy Interior Albert B. Fall Edward J. Dohney Brussels Wade T. van Orman The Aero Club M. Veenstra

Hold Your Breath and Be Healthy Advice from Doctor Wittich

In Minneapolis on June 20 Dr. F. W. Wittich of the University of Minnesota told physicians that the breath holding time reflects physical fitness. He said the practice, like taking temperature and pulse, offers practical diagnostic value and urges those unable to hold breath for 30 seconds after deep inspiration to seek a doctor.

Minneapolis Minn F. W. Wittich University of Minnesota National Tuberculosis Association Wittich

Reward Offered for Davis in Red Bursette Gang Case

Iowa will pay 500 reward for the apprehension of Jim Davis dead or alive. Davis, 37, 5 feet 5 inches, 200 pounds, escaped Fort Madison in 1922, linked to the Red Bursette gang and the Clinton police shooting. He bears five bullet wounds and is sought with Tex Maynard and Ed Welch in related robberies and shootouts.

Associated Presa Des Moines State of Iowa Jim Davis

War Declared on Money Lenders Handling Soldier Certificates

Secret Service declares war on lenders trafficking soldier bonus certificates after 285 certificates were found with a San Antonio lender. Veterans Bureau and Chief Moran pledge immediate action. The lender charged seven dollars commission for four loans and nearly 100 percent interest, with total loans exceeding eight thousand dollars.

Washington San Antonio Texas Secret Service Veterans Bureau Chief Moran Moran

generally fair at beginning of week forecast

The AP reports the weather outlook for the week starting Monday for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. It calls for generally fair conditions at the start, with possible showers middle and later parts, and temperatures above normal early then near normal later.

Associated Press Washington Mississippi Missouri

Hold Up Payroll Men Net $10,000 to $12,000 Near Erie

Denver reports say two men held up payroll messengers to the Columbine mine near Erie, securing between $10,000 and $12,000. The heist occurred today as the payroll was being transported, with officials outlining the fledgling details of the crime.

The Associated Press Denver Colo Columbine Erie Here

Three Miners Die in Colorado Explosion

Three miners were killed and two injured in an explosion at the Gordon coal mine of the Gordon Coat company six miles northwest of Waissenburg Colorado last night.

Waissenburg Colo Gordon Wine Gordon Coat Company

Chinese delegates press severance with Britain

Chinese college delegates demand government cut ties with Great Britain and join the Peasants International while urging a revolutionary assembly and land return. In New York the anti foreign movement persists with strikes and boycotts. Canton leaders split on strategy as Hankow guards foreigners.

Associated Press Peking Great Britain Moscow Peasants’ International China Peasants Communist International Sun Yat-Sen South China Chinese Revolutionary Assembly New York Shanghai Hupen Hankow

Asking Advance in Livestock Rates

Chicago June 20 Western Interstate Commerce Commission hears a 20 percent rise in livestock rates. The American National Livestock Association seeks a rate reduction citing the Hoch Smith resolution. Railroads argue for dismissal and a 20 percent increase, noting preferential treatment for the industry.

Chicago Western Interstate Commerce American National Livestock Association Hoch- Smith Hoch-Smith West

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