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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1927

Page

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Lost Flyers Near Coast Join US Search Effort

Washington and Paris coordinate a trans Atlantic missing flight hunt for Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli. President Coolidge orders coast guard ships and naval craft to search from Newfoundland to New York as weather hinders planes and fog shrouds the coast.

Washington America Nungesser-Coli Coolidge Navy Coast Guard Shipping Board Nungesser Coli A. C. Dalton Merchant Fleet Corporation United States Shipping Board Sind France United States Canada United Today Charles Nungesser Francois Coli Paris Eiffel Tower North Atlantic Boston New England Davis Jouett Tuscarora Ossippee Weather Bureau Newfoundland New York City Cherbourg Ailette Centaure English Channel Bar Harsor Jtlantic

President Won't Call New Session

President Coolidge will not call an extra session of Congress to consider relief measures for Mississippi flood victims, despite urging from Senator Reed and several Democratic senators. Everett Sanders said the president does not at this time expect to call such a session, though telegrams supporting Reed's suggestion were received.

Kansas City Coolidge Congress Mississippi James Reed Reed Everett Sanders

Resignations Mount at Iowa City Medical College

Roll call at the University of Iowa Medical College reveals two additional resignations amid ongoing staffing changes. The announcement follows earlier reports of faculty turnover, signaling continued upheaval within the institution as administrators review future capacity and programs.

Iowa City University of Iowa Medical College Today

Court Upholds 100 Percent Bank Stockholder Assessment

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the 100 percent assessment against stockholders of Farmers Trust & Savings Bank of Charles City after its closure. It ruled that prior 50 percent payments do not entitle credits against a later 100 percent levy by the receiver, rejecting claims of creditor or depositor liability and affirming stockholder responsibility.

Des Moines Supt. of Banking L. A. Andrew Supreme Court Farmers Trust & Savings Bank Charles City District Court of Henry County Superintendent of Banking Th Bank

Conference on Button Strike Ends Without Decision

A six man committee from striking button cutters met with Ameri can Pearl Button Company managers led by E B Hammer and J Jungbluth. Thirty nine workers in the cutting department quit yesterday afternoon over a new quality test they say will reduce pay. managers say it aims for a more uniform product. The committee will report to the strikers tonight to decide whether to return to work.

E. B. Hammer Hammer

resignations widen at medical college hospital

President Walter A. Jessup saw more resignations at the medical college hospital with Dr Wes ley K Gatewood and Miss Mary Jane McArthur stepping down without reasons. This follows three other resignations last week, including Dr Charcot Rowan who cited friction with college authorities.

Walter A. Jessup Wesley K. Gatewood Mary Jane McArthur Charcot Rowan Medical College

The Great War Ten Years Ago Today

United Press notes a Senate defeat of a press censorship item in the Espionage Trial. Congress and the Harding amendment end the draft exception that would have allowed four volunteer regiments to be sent to France under Col. Roosevelt.

Senate House Harding France Col Roosevelt

Fox Benefit Nets $37 for Flood Relief

Fox benefit at the Fox theater netted $237.30 for flood relief in Washington county. Rev J Reade Mc Crory reports fund totals near $2 000 with a $100 check to come, gifts from St James Catholic church and Catholic Daughters of America noted. A second matinee of The Magic Garden is planned today. Levees hold in southern Louisiana as crews reinforce dikes to avert flood danger.

Red Cross Washington County J. Reade McCrory Fox Theater New Orleans Louisiana Bayou Des Glasses Big Bend Bayou Mississippi Natchez Old River

Crowded Junior High Exhibit Showcased Student Work

The Junior High auditorium overflowed for a combined exhibit and PTA meeting. Displays featured sewing class items led by Miss Elsie Moser, art pieces under Miss Alice Van Vieit, and manual training projects by instructor Robert Badger. The Junior High band opened with a strong program and the Puglish class performed a Jean Valjean sketch.

Elsie Moser Alice van Vieit Robert Badger Milburn McKay Jean Valjean Victor Hugo

Ruth Snyder Faints After Death Penalty Verdict

Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray were found guilty of first degree murder in Long Island City. She collapsed in her cell and was in an epileptic state when examined by two women doctors after the verdict, which carried the death sentence in the electric chair.

Long Island City N. Y Ruth Snyder

Interest in Washington high junior college grows

Members of the current and previous senior classes show strong interest in the new junior college to be established as an adjunct of the Washington high school next September. Applicants are signing blanks and may enroll, with priority given to district residents and eligibility extending to county graduates. Enrollment limited to forty for year one, so early registration is urged.

Washington High School Washington

Payne Buys San Jose Evening News to Run California Paper

G Logan Payne has purchased the San Jose Evening News from H L Baggerly and took possession May 2. The $200000 deal includes the News building and printing plant. Payne plans remodeling and modernization while keeping policy independent on local and state affairs.

G. Logan Payne Journal Washington D. C Times-Herald California Associated Press United Press Baggerly Payne Jack Wright Washington D. CC Times Washington Herald San Jose Pacific Jaime Santa Clara Valley

Infant Mary Hansen Severely Injured in Washing Machine

Mary Dana Hansen aged about eighteen months suffered a serious hand injury when her fingers were caught in the washing machine's works on Friday morning near nine o'clock. She was taken to the county hospital for an operation that partially amputated the last three fingers. Her mother reports she rested better today after a restless night.

Mary Dana Hansen KE. T. Hansen Fant Main Street Ferday Mary Dona

Sixty Bodies Recovered After Poplar Bluff Tornado Toll

Poplar Bluff Missouri recorded a major tornado disaster with about sixty bodies recovered today and estimates of at least 100 deaths overall. Rescue teams from the National Guard worked through wreckage as hospitals collapsed and relief trains were dispatched from Dexter and St. Louis.

Poplar Bluff Lucy Lee Hospital Dexter St. Louis

Texas towns bury dead after weekend windstorms

Texas towns mail reports of 37 deaths from Sunday windstorms. Nevada and Warland lead fatal counts with 17 and 10, others in Pauls Switch Wolfe City and Kelso. About 200 injured and damage topping half a million dollars across scattered communities. Clinton Iowa reports cyclonic winds causing heavy property damage near DeWitt.

Chicago Walnut Ridge Hoxie Egypt Care Randall Toledo Imboden Camden Ouchita Bison Cleveland County Batesville Independence County Dallas Tex Texas Nevada Warland Paul's Switch Wolfe City Clinton Clinton DeWitt

Mayflower Passenger Unlisted Scholar Uncovers Secret

Massachusetts historian identifies an unnamed Mayflower passenger, suggesting a forgotten voyage detail that reshapes local colonial history and its narrative. The discovery offers new context for early settler records and regional heritage.

Massachusetts el Pasg Times

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