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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1924

Page

3

Jarrard Funeral Set for Sunday at Three in Washington

Funeral services for George Orla Jarrard who died yesterday afternoon will be held Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Mt Mary Carmichael home south of Washington. Rev Bidtney Bloomquist of Muscatine will officiate with burial at Elm Grove. Jarrard, born October 20 1893 in Louisa County, leaves wife Minnie Grunske and daughter Bernice Maxine, plus brother Scott Jarrard of Washington. He had been active with the Cottonwood United Brethren church and aged 21 years in 1914.

George Orla Jarrard Mts Mary Carmichael Washington Bidtney Bloomquist United Brethren Muscatine Portal Elm Grove Mr Jarrard Louisa County Frank Jarrard Bele (Carmichael) Jarrard Oregon Minnie Grunske Coppock Leah Darnell Neihbor Bernice Maxine Scott Jarrard Jarrard Cottonwood United Brethren Church

Early Evening Wind and Rain Storm Passes Through

A late yesterday storm warned by dark northwest clouds struck shortly before six. The wind ran violently for a period but caused no serious damage locally. Rain fell briskly yet was not heavy.

Advertising Club Shifts Meeting To Wednesday

The Advertising Club changes its regular meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday next week to accommodate members with young children. Election of officers for the coming year will be held at this meeting.

Advertising Club

YWCA Delegates Expand Voting Rights at National Convention

Delegates at the national YWCA convention in New York voted to broaden membership criteria and extend voting privileges to girls of creeds previously ineligible. The decision marks a shift in who may participate in association governance.

Associated Preas New York The Young Women’s Christian Association

Travelers Meet Set at Waterloo for 1925 Convention

Waterloo was chosen as the meeting place for the 1925 Travelers' Protective Association convention by about 200 delegates in Mason City. Harold Vinson of Ottumwa, the present president, will continue in office for another year with his staff of assistants.

Associated Preas Mason City Waterloo The Travelers’ Protective Association Harold Vinson Ottumwa

Monmouth Domination in Dual Track Meet

Monmouth won the Monmouth-Augustana college dual meet 167 to 19 in Monmouth yesterday. Keith Molesworth of Washington won the pole vault at 10 feet 9 and was second in the javelin. A Monmouth athlete won the javelin over 158 feet. Davis of Ainsworth led the 100 yard dash and finished third in the 220. Sands of Ainsworth placed second in both hurdle races.

Chicago Tribune Monmouth Keith Molesworth Washington Davis Ainsworth Sands

Requests Aid From Colleges To Enforce Day Law

The Methodist Episcopal General Conference in Springfield Massachusetts passed a unanimous resolution appealing to colleges and universities to support law and order and the Volstead act. It commended Harvard President Charles W Eliot and other college leaders for their stand. The conference also took a positive stance on participation in the World Court. The amusement ban issue remains unsettled.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Meritus Charles W. Eliot Harvard Methodist Episcopal General Conference George R. Grose DePauw Indiana United States

Methodist Pageant Preached At Local Church Sunday Evening

The Methodist church hosts a pageant presented by the B. F. E. O. class members titled The Modern Macedonian Call. Directed by Mr. L. B. Lupton, the service will feature a realistic portrayal of the script.

Methodist Church B. FE. O L. B. Luptoa

Senate Committee To Appear In Court

The Associated Press reports Washington District of Queen President Wheeler committee members cited to appear before a supreme court to show cause why an injunction should not bar them from obtaining telegrams of Marty M. Daugherty from the past three years. Dan testified of a Montana assignment by a Republican party committee to probe Wheeler and another unnamed senator, a claim Walsh called a contempt of the senate and an intimidation tactic.

Ben Washington Mya Ot Antlee Stafford District of Quee Ina Supreme Court Senate Daugherty Committee Marty M. Daugherty Daugherty Wheeler Committees Dan Montana Republican Party Committee Wheeler Walsh

It pays to advertise in The Journal always

The Journal offers advertising services and promises effective reach, urging readers to choose smart, modern promotions for best results.

The Journal

Senators Clash Over Railway Labor Board Abolition

In Washington on May 3 Representative Mapes of Michigan assailed railroad brotherhoods in the senate for backing a move to transfer the Harkley bill from the commerce committee. Barkley of Kentucky, author of the bill, said politics drove the opposition while Mapes called the proceedings deliberate and politicized.

Washington Senate Mapes Michigan Commerce Committee Harkley Railroad Labor Board Barkley Kentucky

Filipinos Reach Washington Today

Philippine independence commission members arrived in Washington and met the Hong Kong special committee. Chairman Fairfield welcomed them as hearings on a bill proposing Philippine autonomy continued, with a committee hearing likely Monday or Tuesday.

Associated Press Washington Philippine Independence Commission Fairfield

Telephone numbers will be changed as lines rearranged

Washington Telephone Co announces rearrangement of party lines in north Washington to connect with a new underground cable. Expect temporary trouble obtaining numbers until the new directory is printed. Call the Information Operator for changes and assistance.

Washington Rock Island Railway Main Street North Second North Fourth Avenues Washington Telephone CO

Delinquent Dog Licenses to Be Published by May 20

Washington county owners lacking current year dog licenses are urged to license now to save. County Auditor A L Griffith says the delinquent list is being prepared and will be published by May 20. Licenses before publication cost standard fees. after publication publication costs are added. After June 1 an extra dollar is charged plus publication and license fees.

Washington County A. L. Griffith Vicente

Indians Attack White Settlers in Ponca Bill Wild West Show

A sensational live drama features an attack on a covered wagon family by Indians in the Ponca Bill Wild West show. Cowboys intervene at the last moment to rescue the woman and children, showcasing rope and bucking horse stunts by Oklahoma and Texas riders. Jas Bros. Circus visits Wailiston next Tuesday.

Ponca Bill Oklahoma Texas Jas Bros. Circus Wailiston

Capital Trust and Savings Bank Closes in St Paul

The Capital Trust and Savings Bank of St Paul with 5 million dollars in deposits closed today announced by state bank superintendent A J Veigel. Prospects hinge on disposing land holdings at near value to pay liabilities in full, per President J L Mitchell. News of the closing triggered a run on Capital National as depositors queued at noon.

Associated Press St, Paul Minn Capital Trust and Savines Bank of St. Paul J. Veigel Veigel J. L. Mitchell Capital Trust and Savings Bank Capital National

Nebraska liquor exhibit allowed to be sampled by jury

In St Paul Minnesota May 3 the federal district court of Nebraska faced criticism from the United States circuit court of appeals for permitting liquor exhibits from a bootlegging case to be passed around to jury members for sampling.

St.paul, Minn Federal District Court of Nebraska United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Sinclair contempt case ends arguments in DC court

Arguments on Harry F. Sinclair's demurrer to his indictment for contempt of the senate were concluded in the District of Columbia supreme court. Decision was reserved. Government counsel were given time to file a memorandum focusing on the lengthy brief from Sinclair's lawyers.

Washington Harry F. Sinclair Senate District of Columbia Supreme Court

One-Sided Argument Praised and Puzzling

A speaker complains that some friends are content to listen to a one-sided argument, expressing mystification at the persistent bias and questioning the fairness of the discussion.

Upcle

When One Feels That Way

A reflective line from Doctor Jonson on social judgment. It notes that self questioning and a friend's rebuke can push a man toward resentment and mistaken mistreatment of others. The aphorism emphasizes inner dialogue shaping response to social fault.

Doctor Jonson

Death Following Tuesday Fall at Age 74

James G. Latta died at nine o'clock yesterday from injuries suffered in a fall early last Tuesday at his home on his seventy fourth birthday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian church, with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Latta, born April 29 1850 in Ashland County Ohio, was married to Ida M. Nicola who died last August. Survived by one daughter Kathryn Latta and four brothers, he lived much of his life in Washington, Iowa and nearby areas. He was a longtime janitor at Heights school and an active Presbyterian church member known for his integrity and unselfishness.

James G. Latta Presbyterian Church F F. W. Eastwood Spokane Wash Elm Grove Cemetery Ohio Mr. Latta Hugh Latta Elizabeth (Stephens) Latta Ashland County Athens Ida M. Nicola Kathryn Latta Washington High School W H. Latta Washington T. Z. Latte Denver Loren Latta Linton Latta College Corners Iowa Dakota Heights Presbyterian Sabbath School

Milliken University Walkout After Professors’ Contract Rejected

On May 3 Milliken University students walked out after the board of managers declined to renew two professors. Dean Wald, acting president, submitted his resignation amid the dispute with faculty.

Decatur, I Milliken University Dean Wald

Moonbine Blows Up Injuring Hicks

In Sioux City Iowa C W Hicks is hospitalized with burns and injuries after an explosion of a moonshine still in his basement. The blast damaged the house and police found 87 gallons of finished product at Hicks home.

Sioux. City C. W Hicks Hicks

Iowa Tennis Team Sweeps Minnesota in Conference Opener

Iowa defeats Minnesota in all five matches at the Western Conference opener in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes won three singles and two doubles, taking control from the start and sweeping the meet in straight sets.

Iowa City University of Minnesota University of Iowa Iowa

Major General Hale Injured in Vehicle Collision

Major General Harry Hale commanding the Sixth corps area and his chauffeur Sargeant George Fitzkal were injured in a crash between the general's car and a truck in Danville, Illinois. Hale was en route to Indianapolis for a reunion of the S4th division per telegraphic advisory received.

Associated Press Chicago Harry @. Hale Sixth Corps Sargeant George Fitzkal Danville Jil Hale Indianapolis S4th

Merchant recalls phrase about Journal advertisement

A speaker notes telling a merchant that he saw the ad in the Journal. The remark underscores the newspaper's role in local commerce and publicity.

Virginian Defies Wife Over Midnight Clock

A Virginian stays out until two in the morning while his wife objects. He quips that she can trust a Yankee clock more than his own. The narrative sits amidst scores and names from Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York with scattered game references and weather notes.

Philadelphia Piercy Ferguson Pichineth O'Neill Ogden Rommell Walberg Gray Pekins Brugey Washington New York Martinau Ruel Jones Bush Schang Chicago Cleveland

Police capture suspects in Barcelona prisoner confidence scheme

Police in Barcelona Spain arrested a group described as working a Spanish prisoners confidence operation. Investigators found lists of names and addresses of potential victims and included employees from the Barcelona telegraph office among those apprehended.

Barcelona Spin

Energy from hydrogen atolls could power steamships

Scientists claim that energy released by transmuting hydrogen in a tumbler of water could supply enough power to drive the most powerful steamship from America to Europe and back, highlighting a potential energy breakthrough.

America Europe

Great Open Exhaust Country Reference by Newcastle Courier

A quirky provincial quote notes the landscape becoming an era of machines. It remarks that a vast stretch will require new naming as factories and engines dominate the scene. The line reflects urban-industrial sentiment and skepticism about rapid modernization.

Wwe Newcastle Courter

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