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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

6

Booster club social and neighborhood gatherings overview

Society notes describe a rainy Tuesday Booster club meeting at Mrs. Fred Stewart’s with about thirty five attendees, followed by an evening social at Homer Jarrard’s home. The program featured children’s songs and piano selections, a luncheon, and listed guests. Additional items include Alice Perry’s birthday party for Floye with music and gifts, and a PEO meeting with a Mexico trip paper. Damascene Shrine No. Ten met at the Commercial Club with about twenty members. An old fashioned Booster club picnic at Homer Jarrard’s lawn drew eighty five to ninety people with games and potluck dishes.

Booster Club Fred Stewart Homer Jarrard Ben Fitzsgerald L. Schwab KE. Morrow J. Caldwell Edna Caldwell L. Hopping Alice Perry Floye Miss Floye Alice W. W. Wilson Ralph Shannon Mexico Damascus Shrine No

Bethel Sunday School Children’s Day Program Announcement

The Bethel M EB Sunday school schedules a Children’s Day program for next Sunday at 10 o clock. A memorial service will be held June 30 at 2 30 in the G A R hall with flowers to be brought and cars provided to the cemetery. The Young Woman’s Home Missionary society meets Monday at 7 30 pm at the church to begin the years activities. Regular K P lodge meet is set for Monday evening June 30 at 7 30 with officers to attend.

Bethel M. EB G. A. R. Hall Young Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church K. P. Lodge W. H. Sigafoose C. C

Congressman Edward C. Little Dies in Washington

Rep Edward C Little of Kansas died in a Washington hospital from a stroke He was a Republican serving his fourth term from the Second District Little authored legislation and served as consul general to Egypt He was a lieutenant colonel in the Kansas National Guard and fought in the Philippines

Associated Press Washington Edward C. Little Kansas Little Egypt Kansas National Guard Philippines

Platform committee splits over Ku Klux plank and reforms

The platform committee debates a Ku Klux pledge focusing on prohibition and attacks the Republican enforcement record. It approves planks on tariffs, tax cuts, resource drafting, armament reduction, Philippines independence, Muscle Shoals, Japanese exclusion, federal aid projects, and narcotics cooperation, while denouncing the Lausanne Turkey treaty and Armenian nation disposal.

Philippines Mississippi Hawaii Turkey Senate

Dog Rams Car. Driver Ira Whitford Dead In Accident

In Williamsburg Iowa on June 26 Ira Whitford was found dead beneath his overturned car four miles east of town. A dog lay a few feet away, believed run in front of the vehicle causing the crash that crushed Whitford. He had been dead for several hours when found.

Williamsburg Ira Whitford Here Mr. Whitford

New York Editor Accused of Libel linked to Klan ties

Louis Fowler editor of American Standard and his son were arrested on criminal libel charges stemming from an attack on Governor Smith. Police bomb squad captain testified the Fowlers were members of the Ku Klux Klan. Bail set at $1,000 each for trial.

New York Louis Fowler American Standard Louis Fowler Jr Governor Smith Ku Klux Klan Gegan Fowlers

Italian Workers Pay Tribute to Mateotti

Italian workers across parties halted work from 10 to 10 20 a m in silence to honor Deputy Mateotti. Police and military prepared for potential disturbances as authorities showed large scale measures.

Mateotti Rome Italy Mateotth

Portugal Cabinet Quits Office Amid Reshuffle

In Lisbon on June 27 the Portuguese cabinet headed by Alvaro Castro resigned last night. The resignation was accepted but Premier Castro will stay in office for the time being. The cabinet had been formed last December.

Associated Press Lisbon Portugese Alvaro Castro Castro

Arizona Ports Added to Daily Closing Order

Washington announces three Arizona ports Noga les Douglas and Naco were added to southern border entries to close at 9 p m each day instead of midnight reflecting new order and security measures.

Washington Nogales Douglas Naco Arizona

Convention Takes Up Time Listening to Species Today

Delegates at the convention heard James M. Cox praised by the Ohio delegation with sustained applause and a brief, spontaneous demonstration. OConnor publicly denounced the Ku Klux Klan as he seconded McAdoo, prompting renewed cheers and band noise before the proceedings resumed with nominations and seconding speeches from several state representatives.

James M. Cox Ohio Ohio Standard W. H. Moore Youngstown Cox Mr. O'Connor McAdoo United States Tl Am O'Connor Ac Sual

Maloney Silenced While Seconding Smith Nomination

After a long roll call Montana’s Wm H Maloney stepped to the platform to second Governor Smith but his voice failed him producing a string of strange sounds as the audience laughed. The convention then heard S W Stewart second the nomination of W G McAdoo.

O'Connor McAdoo Dbarkley Caroll Miller Pennsylvania Smith Samuel E. Shull Stroudsburg Senator Underwood Clarence Renshaw Pittarburgh Gov. Ritchie Maryland Mary Herbert Allentown South Carolina Leroy Springs Springs Ing George Milton Chattanooga Tenn Salt Lake City Virginia Swanson Carter Glass Hic Apeech Montana Wm. H. Maloney Butte Gov. Smith Maloney Walsh S. W. Stewart Wm. G. McAdoo

Jersey Demonstration at Nomination for Governor Silver

The New Jersey delegation led a noisy demonstration after John A. Matthews nominated Governor Silver. Demonstrators surged onto the platform as New York and Massachusetts standards joined Illinois in the ruckus. Elmer H. Geran of New Jersey spoke briefly after the interruption.

New Jersey John A. Matthews Silver New York Massachusetts Illinois Jersey Walsh Silzer Alben W. Harkey Kentucky Elmer H. Geran New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota J. F .T. O'Connor Grand Forks McAdoo

McAdoo Speech Highlights Ku Klux Klan Controversy

During his prepared remarks McAdoo addressed religious subtexts fueling the convention debate over the Ku Klux Klan plank, as orchestrated by McAdoo supporters.

McAdoo

Smith Men Work Hard For New York Governor

Smith workers press forward after yesterday's convention with Roosevelt, the computing manager for Mr. Smith, conferring with leaders at the convention hall and signaling that the situation looks mighty good for the New York governor's cause.

New York Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Barly

McAdoo Skips Sessions During Convention Day

In New York on June 27 W G McAdoo continued to avoid convention sessions from his hotel headquarters. His friends say he likely will not attend further meetings and no new statements or speeches are expected before balloting begins.

New York W. G. McAdoo

Finances of U.S. Government Painted in Bright Colors

Washington reports the fiscal year ending June 30 will close with a surplus of 498 million dollars, about 170 million more than fall estimates. Madden and Warren trumpet surpluses for 1924 and 1925 while Byrns and Burns offer opposing views on fiscal restraint and extravagance.

Washington, D. C Treasury Madden Rep Ill House Committee On Appropriations Congress Warren WyCo Senate Committee On Appropriations House Senate Representative Burns Dem. Tenn Byrns Budget Bureau

Patrons Flock to Leipsic Fair by Air Travel

More than 1,700 patrons reached the Leipsic Fair by airplane with express service linking Leipsic to Berlin Hamburg and other cities. Many applicants were refused air passages due to limited planes.

Leipsic Germany Berlin Hamburg

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