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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1925

Page

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Government seeks records in Teapot Dome trial setback

In Cheyenne on March 13 the government pressed to admit Fall's bank records and bonds related to Sinclair in the Teapot Dome naval oil case. Judge Kennedy's decision hangs on whether depositions from El Paso and Pueblo banks and Continental Trading Company evidence are admissible.

Avenciated Cheyenne Wyo Albert B. Fall Fall Harry F. Sinclair A. Blake Kennedy J. W. Lacey Owen Roberts Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve Harry T. Blake Kennedy Strelair At Interior Owen J. Roberts Atlee Pomerene Government Council J. W Lacey Sinclair Martin W. Littleton New York Kennedy Continental Trading Company Toronto Canada el Paso Texas Pueblo Colo James FE. O'Neil H. M Blackmer H. S. Osler Blackmer O'Neil A. E. Humphries Continental Company

Women Dominate Crufts Dog Show Entries in London

Eight thousand dogs compete at Cruft's Show in London, the largest England has seen, with Alsatians making up a rising share. Women exhibitors are increasing as kennels nationwide shift to feminine ownership while men remain the majority among sporting dog owners. Labradors top retrievers in popularity with King George among exhibitors.

London Cruft England Great

Filibuster Ends for Isle of Pines Treaty Report

Washington reports the filibuster on the Isle of Pines treaty appears to end as Senate moves toward resolution. Officials await final vote and formal action on the agreement with implications for U S policy in the Caribbean.

Washington D. C Isle of Pines

Bell Rings Lustily at Bishop Quayle Burial

In Baldwin Kansas Bishop William A. Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal Church was buried at Haven. A large Dream Haven bell he loved rang out triumphantly at his funeral as family prepared to dispose of the bell after the service.

Bishop Quayle Kansas Assorviated Baldwin Kas William A. Quayle Ehurch Haven Nere Dream Haven Charles Sylvester

Sub committees to review ISWA contest names

The Elections committee chair, Spencer, appointed sub committees to consider senatorial election contests from Iowa New Mexico and Minnesota. A full committee meeting was set for Monday to outline procedure. The Brookhart seat contest will be heard by a bipartisan sub committee including Spencer Watson Ernst Caraway and George.

Iowa New Mexico Minnesota Spencer Elections Committee Brookhart Daniel F. Steck Spencer, Watson Indiana Ernst Kentucky Caraway Arkansas George Georgia

Investigation Into Murder of Osage Indians Halted

The state and federal inquiry into the 1922 Osage murders and a white lawyer ended after J Berry King left Pawhuska following a court session and Justice Department talks. No statement on warrants or destination was given, officials declined comment and premature reporting had caused witnesses to flee the state.

Associated Press Pawhuska Okla J. Berry King Court of Inquiry Department of Justice Oklahoma City King

Sioux City Man Dies After Auto Crash

John J. Bailey aged 78 died at a Sioux City hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile early Thursday evening. Police seek the driver of the death car.

Associated Press Sioux City John J. Bailey

Lone Bandit Steals 60 Dollars From Des Moines Grocery

A lone bandit robbed Bruno Gonzales's Des Moines grocery yesterday afternoon, locked Gonzales in the icebox, and fled with 60 dollars. Albert McConkie, a suspect, was arrested this morning. Gonzales identified the suspect, and lawmakers were rapidly regrouping on a senate vote in the days ahead.

Associated Press Des Moines Bruno Gonzales Gonzaies Albert McConkie Gonsales

Typhoid Germs Theft Ties Chicago Doctor to McClintock Case

Chicago doctor Dr C C Farman admitted after long questioning that typhoid germs were stolen from his office last November. Prosecutors say William Shepherd, foster father and heir to McClintock’s $2,000,000 estate, visited the school and took samples. The coroner’s inquiry continues as Shepherd denies the accusations.

Chicago CC. ¢ Farman National University of Sciences William Nelson McClintock John S. Sharbara Farman William D Shepherd McClintock John FP. Marehand Shepherd

Penitentiary for drinkers urged by expert

Dr Albert L Lowenthall, Chicago alienist, told a Denver audience that punishment for youth carrying whiskey should be imprisonment, not jail. He warned that derelicts born last year in New York reached 86,000, costing the state vast sums and threatening the nation.

Associated Press Denver Colo Albert L Lowenthall Chicago New York

Mrs J A Bittler Returns From Wyoming After Brother’s Death

Mrs J A Bittler returned Wednesday from Wyoming where she was summoned by the sudden death of her brother about two weeks ago.

J. A. Bittler Wyoming

Inauguration Day Amid Diplomatic Pageantry A Drunken Congressman

Washington dispatch recalls a retired congressman arriving amid a grand diplomatic procession during the inauguration. Witnesses noted his staggering gait and intoxication as he attempted to mingle with officials, prompting colleagues to steer him away. The episode sparked laughter and a cautionary tale within the capital.

Robert Leach to Quit Post in Bank Dept

Adel resident Robert I. Leach state superintendent of banking will retire at the end of his term on July 1 He informed Governor Hammill he does not seek renomination Senators Fulton and W L G Saunderson are among those considered for the job Leach appointed May 4 1925 to fill the unexpired term of W J Murray His tenure saw numerous bank failures prompt reorganizations per Attorney General Gibson

Des Moines Adel Leach Hammill Fulton Johnson County W. L. G. Saunderson Palo Alto House Banking Committee Kendall W. J. Murray Hardin County Gibson

District tourneys open for state high school hoops today

Des Moines reports the state high school basketball season enters its final phase with four district tournaments for Class A and two for Class B underway. Boys teams compete in Spirit Lake Mason City Shenandoah and Oskaloosa while Class B sectional action runs at Storm Lake Cedar Falls Menlo and Vi e tor.

Des Moines Ottumwon Boone Spirit Lake Mason City Shenandoah Oskaloosa Storm Lake Cedar Walls Menlo Vietor

Famous Clock to Be in Iowa Tower

The centennial prize clock from Philadelphia 1876 will crown a new campanile memorial tower at Iowa State Teachers College. Clockmaker Charles Fasoldi built the mechanism driving four dials up to 100 feet wide, keeping time within ten seconds a year. Donation of $10,000 from Dudley F. Fasoldi of Albany funds its installation next year.

Cedar Falls Mar Philadelphia Campanile Memorial Iowa State Teachers College Charles Fasoldi Dudley F. Fasoldi Albany N. Y

Dust Explosion May Have Caused a Fire

Fire destroyed the barn on the T. C. Block farm near Shellsburg causing about 8600 dollars in loss. A quantity of feed and 300 dollars in tools burned. Atkin volunteers aided firefighting. The cause is uncertain with theories of a bird dropping a match or a dust explosion.

Resorlatoad Press Shellsburg T. C. Block Here Atkins

Man with Five Wives Found Guilty in Wichita

W A Wise, 29, alleged to hire at least five wives, was found guilty of bigamy by a Wichita district court jury after less than 10 minutes of deliberation.

Wichita Kan Marah W A. Wise

Automobiles Kill Many Youngsters Reported by Safety Panel

The Associated Press reports 32 of 20 000 persons killed in automobile accidents are children under 12. The National Safety Council disclosed the figure today highlighting road danger to youths.

Associated Press

Boy War Orphan Marcel Duprey Killed in Morocco

Marcel Duprey, former mascot of French and American troops and war orphan linked to author Peter B. Kyne, was killed during airplane maneuvers at Camp Oued Prader in Morocco. A 20 year old for whom Kyne supported, he had accompanied the 144th regiment of California to the United States after stowing away on a transport. He received a military funeral in the French colony.

Associated Press San Francisco Calif Marcel Duprey Peter B. Kyne Morocco Camp Oued Prader

Senate Passes Canned Heat Bill In Des Moines

The Iowa Senate voted 46 to 0 to approve the Romkey canned heat bill to ban production and sale of any compound that can be turned into a beverage without distillation or chemical processing. An amendment added distillation to close loopholes, pushing manufacturers toward wood alcohol and claiming the product risks unsafe beverage use.

Associated Press State House Des Moines Mar Senate Romkey Des Moines County

Son of Fort Dodge Mayor Dies Sudden

Mau rice Findlay son of Mayon C. V. Findlay of Fort Dodge died early this morning in Grinnell where he studied at Grinnell College. He was in the glee club at the time of a Chicago contest and death was due to heart trouble after grippe. He leaves his parents a brother the Rev Franklin Findlay of Cherokee and he once served as secretary Speaker of the House Anderson at Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at Grinnell then the body brought to Fort Dodge for burial.

Associated Press Fort Dodge Maurice Findlay Mayon C. V. Findlay Grinnell Grinnell College Glee Club Chicago Grippe Franklin Findlay House Anderson Des Moines

Former Jefferson Co. Teacher Dead on Cedar Falls Campus

Henry C. Roelottz former superintendent of Jefferson county schools died suddenly at 8 30 am while crossing the Cedar Falls Teachers College campus He arrived from Conrad Iowa with his family last Friday and planned to reenter teaching Roelottz left three sons in the college training school and had entered for the spring term

Associated Press Cedar Falls Henry C. Roelottz Jefferson County Schools Teachers College Conrad Iowa

Senate panel votes against Warren favor. re-submission urged

The Senate judiciary committee issued an adverse report on Charles B. Warren’s nomination for attorney general by a 9 to 7 vote. Democrats and Senators Borah and Norris opposed confirming, while supporters cited the president’s rights to re-submit. The panel did not vote on the merits, pushing the fight to the Senate floor amid calls for continued confirmation efforts.

Associated Press Washington Charles B. Warren Senate Judiciary Committee Borah Idaho Norris Nebraska White House Coolidge Bora Cummins Iowa Hrost Kentucky Spencer Missouri Means Colorado Hatfeld Oklahoma Deneen Illinois Gillett Massachusetts Overman North Carolina Reed Ashurst Arizona Walsh Montana Caraway Arkansas King Utah Neely West Virginia Senate Rigtt Warren Michigan

Lion Dislikes Men's Hate Carolina and the London Noo

A garbled caption notes a man in a light gray hat provoking strong reactions in a crowded scene. The fragment hints at a sports or crowd moment with tense public response and disputed conduct.

Lion Carolina London Aly

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