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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
1
The German cabinet unanimously approves the Young plan as a basis for a forthcoming conference. A Lugano meeting is likely in mid July on neutral soil. The United States may be invited to participate unofficially.
Des Moines University faces leadership upheaval as Dr Shields and Miss Redman assume control amid student unrest and faculty dismissals. Trustees describe upheaval as providential while new trustees from multiple states join the board. A Westport incident notes a fire sparked by a pipe ash fall but caused no injuries.
President Hoover addresses Minnesota citizens promising no federal overreach and says the matter has been referred to the treasury department for action after an appeal against border lawlessness. The letter was read by city officials in response to the case of Henry Virkula slated for execution near the border.
The Washington country club's handicap tournament moves into the second round after first-round play. Matches must be finished by Tuesday morning with pairings ready. Several results listed include Harwood over Kiehe 20 16, Reis over Ameeger 20, Burrell Foster 18 Shannon 19, and more, with byes noted for W. L. Morrison.
Radio listings note WEAF and WJZ networks at 6 and 7 8 and 9 est with features from WEAF WEAS and Shilkret symphony orchestra WARC and Nat 1 forum and Nat fon R4 club program. The fragment mentions five best radio features across networks and stations with various times and programs.
Two youths, Charle Swan and Napoleon Glover, were executed in the Cook County Jail electric chair for the murder of Charles Melloc during a drug store robbery a year ago. They also confessed to killing Peter Lucas after he reproached them for desecrating the Sabbath by banditry. Knowledge of X rays is noted as dating to 895.
New Orleans reports tensions over enforcing prohibition as five veterans head to Detroit to curb smuggling across the Detroit River. Washington notes rising factional pressure on the oil board could push for abrogating liquor treaties with Canada and the U.K. Ottawa discussions earlier failed due to Canada’s reluctance. The focus is on preventing boats from crossing borders with liquor and avoiding declarations of destination. The Justice Department will compile death figures of officers and civilians in enforcement since the 18th amendment.
In a June American Magazine piece, Calvin Coolidge outlines leadership habits for heads of great organizations. He warns against doing everything personally, urges careful delegation to competent aides, and notes that errors by others can be remedied while a leader’s mistakes are final. The article also recounts Coolidge’s morning routine, including a Razor shave, a walk, breakfast with Mrs. Coolidge, and a simple homegrown cereal breakfast.
Grundy County joined a regional push for paving by approving road bonds and backing a state wide pavement program. Voters eased passage of $1,220,000 in bonds, boosting the drive for 40 miles of primary highways and making Grundy the 31st county to approve road bonds this year.
A test case in Cresco Iowa will challenge benzol mixing with gasoline and the related gasoline tax. Northern Iowa Oils of Cresco faces a charge for blending gasoline and benzol under Iowa statutes, with the case prepared by Attorney John Fletcher and Assistant Attorney General Blake.
Twelve 4-H groups for girls in the county gather in Washington for an all day meeting at the hall with a noon picnic at Sunset Park. Program includes registration, singing, a talk by Mrs. Dean Johnson, nomination of officers, reports from convention delegates, and installation of 4-H officers.
The Des Moines University board rescinds sixty diplomas granted to five seniors at June commencement. A proper legal certificate will be issued to each student except those involved in the student riot after the faculty dismissal.
In a June plea at Incheon Lena Congressman Cyrenus Cole urged more sympathy for enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and less for bootleggers. He criticized those who waste sympathy on violators and called for stronger support for officers enforcing laws.
A derailment west of the Ainsworth station delayed trains this forenoon. The Firefly cleared the track by noon and freights followed. No. 909 the west bound freight arrived nearly 11 hours late. A derailed two cars and torn track were reported near the wreck site.
Mrs Herbert Hoover will address 4-H boys and girls from 40 states at a Washington encampment on the United States Department of Agriculture grounds. The broadcast spans 80 NBC stations from 10 to 11 am eastern time, part of a national 4-H radio effort.
A dawn roundup of 19 missing inmates from Clemens Prison Farm near Bria Texas continues. Guards and squads scoured bottom lands after 43 escaped, with 24 recaptured earlier and 19 still unaccounted for as of last night.
Washington reports hearings begin Monday in the senate tariff debate on two schedules in the pending house bill. Independent Republicans and Democrats organize to study costs, sugar and shoe duties, with experts considering a sliding scale. Key figures include La Follette Norris Howell Dill Nye Frazier and Smoot steering committee efforts.
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