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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

5

Review of Pennsylvania primary corruption hearings in Senate

Edward W Pickard surveys the Pennsylvania primary corruption disclosures before the Senate committee. He notes immense campaign spending by Ware and Pepper factions, the Mellon backed effort, legality of watchers, and serious questions about funding sources. Witnesses include Mayor Kline and Harry Mackey, with testimony on vote buying and political influence amid national financial turmoil.

Edward W. Pickard Senate Pennsylvania Keystone William S. Ware Pepper Pinchot Beldleman James Ward Pepper-Fisher Mellons Republican Organization Mellon Senator Reed Joseph KR. Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Grundy Folwell Kline Pittsburgh Harry A. Mackey Philadelphia Ware Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Nets Viare Reed Wheeler League Congress

Brazil Withdraws From League of Nations Amid Global Tensions

Brazil formally withdraws from the League of Nations with two years notice under the covenant. President Bernardes leaves office in November, hoping successor Senhor Luis may rescind. Officials fear South America may lose nonpermanent council seats, while Spain China and Persia hint at exits. The Tacna Arica plebiscite plan collapses as Chile and Peru quarrel deepens. U.S. prestige in the Americas suffers amid parliamentary anger over the Monroe Doctrine.

Razil League of Nations Bernardes Geneva League Senhor Luis Brazil South America Spain China Persia Asia Primo de Rivera Germany South Central America General Lawsiter Tacna- Arica Plebiscitary Commission Peru Chile Washington United Stites Western Hemisphere Chamber of Deputies United States Lassiter

Notable Polish leaders duel in Cracow

COUNT SKRZYNSKI and General Szeptychiy nearly dueled with pistols in Cracow. At command the general fired but grazed Skrzynski's scalp. Skrzynski then aimed at Szeptychiy's head and refused to fire, declaring he did not know how to miss and did not want to kill.

Ount Skrzynski Poland Szeptychiy Marshal Pilsudski Piet Presque Cracow

Brighton News Briefs and Visit Notes

Local column from Brighton reports numerous visits and family updates. Families mentioned include Mr and Mrs Lawrence. Mrs Milford Day and Shirley Ann of Kirksville Missouri. KE Rudolph. Margaret Jean Lechner. Will Rader visiting from Iowa. Lizzie Flitner visiting Effie Mullen in Iowa City. Mrs Scott McFarleand visiting Mera. Lloyd Prizer for medical exam in Towcity. Frank Weidner and children with Mr Weidner in Marshalltown. Wil Chagst and children moving to Marshalltown. Vince Fox extended visit with mother Mrs Marty Fox in Oska looea. John Courtney and Martel of Baker City Oregon visiting relatives. Mery Arvinean of Oklahoma at HW He Mick home. Merle back from Wright, Iowa. Rog Edwards and Verte from Iowa City for Sunday. Katheryn Hopkins of Marion visiting Verne Madden. Earl Morgan family of Rubio and Frank Bell of Oskaloosa at Stone home. Katheryn Mann of Caldwell Idaho visiting Hesser. Katheryn staying while Gary Stone and Katheryn visit Cedar Rauns. Grace Brinton returning to Chicago. Kessel buying old Washburn brick for a home.

Brighton Lawrence Tie Tabe Milford Day Shirley Ann Kirksville Aire Rudolph Margaret Jean Henry Lechner Fairfield Will Rader Jake Rader Indianarolla Indiana Lizzie Flitner Mise Effie Mullen Iowa City Scott McFarleand Prabeev Mera Ira’ Schafer Lloyd Prizer Towsity Frank Weidner Weidner Marshalltown Wil Chagst Marshaltown Christ Marty Fox Oskalooea Vince Fox John Courtney Ms Martel Bakere City Oregon Mery Arvinean Okishoma Lea Wright Lows Rog Edwards Verte Sundey Merle Remo Grett Verne Madden Earl Morgan Rubio Frank Bell Oskaloosa Stone Home Katheryn Mann Caldwell Idaho Hesser Coppock St. Gary Stone Katheryn Cedar Raunds Gary Grace Brinton Snday Chicago Veo, Kessel Washburn

Crawfordsville Social News Highlights None

Willard Moulton of Virginia visited Monday with Waldo Wells and Will Anwyl homes. Minnie Sprague returned from Monmouth Missionary convention. Mr and Mrs A Griffith of Washington visited relatives. Margaret Gault led Sabbath School contest at United Presbyterian church. winning side entertained the losers with games and refreshments hosted by teacher Margaret Gault and Marian Davidson.

Crawfordsville Willard Moulton Virginia Waldo Wells Will Anwyl Minnie Sprague Monmouth A. Griffith Washington Margaret Gault Schoek Marian Davidson

Doubtful Thomas No Longer Unsure of Maya’s Cure

An anecdotal testimonial claims a stomach ailment cure by Maya’s preparation sold by all druggists. The speaker, once a “doubting Thomas,” says prior medicines failed but Maya’s product removed catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract. One dose allegedly convinces, with money back guarantee.

Thomas St. Louis Maya

Davia of Washington Teaches Music Here Yesterday

Davia of Washington conducted music lessons in the area yesterday, teaching a class and sharing technique tips with local students. The event showcased her musical expertise and generated interest among attendees.

Lexington Notes Show Visitors and Socials

June 16 local items report Wayne Norman and family visiting Washington. Residents Willison Ashby and Warren Mathess hauled hogs to Wellman. Cliff Campbell works for Harry Rittenhouse. John and Mildred Patterson visited Burington and stayed with Mable Hush. An ice cream and strawberry social at Pilotburg drew crowds despite rain.

Lexington Wayne Norman Washington Willison Ashbys Win Myestone Warren Ma'thess H. KE. Matthess Wellman J. A. Huber C. M. Keck Clifford Campbell Harry Rittenhouse John Mildred Patterson Burington Mable Hush Piloteburg Arnet Mather Wesley White E. RB. Young Had Huber

Notable Local Guests And Visits In Columbus Junction

The column records visits and health updates from Columbus Junction residents. Helen Valley and her Los Angeles family stayed with W. C. Hall. J. J. Kven recovering after Hershey Hospital operation in Muscatine. Mrs. George Anderson and Betty Lou visiting J. Carson Duncan’s parents. J. S. Stone hosted by Oakdale relatives. J. M. Norris bought the late Nora Hill estate house on Second Street. Cliff Hain of Muscatine spent time with Carolyn Morford at grandparents A. H. Parsons. Mrs. George Masonholder visiting Iowa City with daughter. Mrs. Mabel Shoults of Minnesota and Mrs. Vina Lindley of South Dakota visiting local relatives. Edna Shellabarger attends summer session at the State University. Orville Abbott from Galesburg High School visiting relatives in Conesville. Will Pence returns from Kansas. Lloyd Masonholder recovering from a serious thigh injury at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a tractor accident. no bones broken. Mrs. F. W. Jolinston traveled to Ce.

Columbus Junction Helen Valley Los Angeles W. C. Hall J. J. Kven Hershey Hospital Muscatine George Anderson Betty Lou Scheller J. Carson Duncan J. 8. Stone Oakdale Floyd Pine Clair Clark J. M. Norris Second Street Nora Hill Clifford Hain Carolyn Morford A. H. Parsons George Masonholder Glenn Rummelhart Iowa City Mabel Shoults

Missionary society delegates and local gatherings

Delegates to the forty third annual Women's General Missionary Society convention met in Monmouth IL this week. Local clubs held socials and showers at Shellbark and for Mrs John Hoover whose home burned last month. Morris Marshall family visiting J M Marshall home. Concord township farm bureau set a Curtis grove picnic. Mrs Dale Gentzler from Greenfield visiting relatives.

Day Rapids H. L. Duncan Women’s General Missionary Society Monmouth Mesdames T Johnston Roll Johinston J K. Beat Mistes Norma Giffey Irene Alsip Oskaloosa Wima Masonholder Muscatine Chester Lavery Women's Relief Corpa Chautangmua John Hoover R. WE. Williams Irene Denver Nesta Frank Rock Gertie Gardner Priscilla Club Morris Marshall J. M. Marshall Concord Township Farm Bureau Curtis Grove Blanch Jones Des Moines Dale Gentzler Greenfield

Bankers Close Convention With Notable Addresses

Election of officers and talks by General Giuseppe Garibaldi of Italy, State Superintendent L A Andrew, and Frank M Huston of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank will cap the 40th Iowa Bankers Association convention at the Shrine Auditorium Sioux City.

Sioux City GuesBppi Garibaldi Italy L. A. Andrew Frank M. Huston Dlevision of Research Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Iowa Bankers Association Shrine Auditorium

Federal agents raid wet establishments in Sioux City

Federal prohibition agents and Sioux City police conducted a second clean up of illegal saloons after months of undercover work. About a score of places were raided and many arrests were made with hearings set for today.

Sioux City Federal Prohibition

Mello-Glo Powder Promises Shine Free Complexion

Advertising copy touts Mello-Glo French Process Powder from Sherman Bros Druggists. It claims a pure fine formula that keeps shine and perspiration away, hides lines and pores, and gives a natural looking complexion with a beautiful finish. A box is urged for purchase.

Mello-Glo Sherman Bros, Draggists

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