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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1929

Page

5

Ten Die Violently As Iowa Weekend Ends In Turmoil

The Journal reports a violent weekend across Iowa with ten deaths and many injuries. A Keokuk posse arrested six youths, claiming to topple a gang behind warehouse and freight rail robberies. Iowa dentists held their 67th convention in Cedar Rapids with about 1000 attendees. Des Moines and surrounding counties set dates for road bond votes, and a state aviation link opened between Kansas City and Minneapolis via Des Moines. Multiple legal and civic actions filled the week from divorces to road funds and new appointments.

Weekend News Roundup Highlights Riots and Accidents

Over the weekend more than seventy people were killed and hundreds injured in car accidents across the United States. Nurses saved 1,400 inmates at the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane after a fire broke out in the main dormitory. Alfred F. Smith received the Sartaré medal at Notre Dame amid cheers from 800 and praise from Herbert Hoover. The Nenukoetla district, scene of four days of bloody riots, will reconvene on May Day after 23 dead and 70 injured. Sinclair began a three month sentence for contempt of court. Allied delegations to the second Dawes committee favored Owen D. Young’s plan for final German reparations settlement. A bill to regulate motion picture industries was introduced by Senator Brookhart. President Hoover expressed gratification over naval reductions tied to the Geneva conference. Mrs. Lala Elmore of Plenarion faces five years for arson to collect insurance. The page aims to summarize Washington county, Iowa, and world happenings for readers.

Washington Shocking 1909 Local News Chronicle

In Washington 1909 the era records sudden death of Mrs Elizabeth Smouse wife of the late TH D Smosse. Notes include wedding invitations from Mr and Mrs John Day and Miss Kat, high noon May 20 Des Moines. Local school and academy happenings list Corette as principal and Jericho as assistant. A variety of community items mention church, social events, births and school scores.

Elizabeth Smouse TH. D. Smosse Rh. D. Daugherty George Hay Academy Corette Jericho Ralph Shannon John Day Kat Edward BR. Gibson Des Moines Marian Stewart West Washington Street Elizabeth Keenor Knoxville

Washington beats Columbus Jundt in opening baseball game

Washington won the season opener in the T and J league by defeating Columbus Jundt 7 to 2. The item notes a four page ad in the Journal featuring a broad store department and various local events and civic notices from the period.

Washington Columbus Jundt Klein Klothing Ko Journal

Vacation Bible School at Prairie Flower in 1927

Prairie Flower Church notes its Vacation School began in 1927 under Pastor C. B. Hane, with Mrs. C. K. Scott and others directing. about 57 attended the first day, averages around 180 to 185 children over three weeks, with daily sessions from 9 to 11, song books from memory, Bible focus, dramatized lessons, and a strong community effort including crafts and youth projects.

PH Church Prairie Flower Churche Church Childdren H. L. Jones Thohany Baptist Ehurch New Yor City W. A. Hawes Robert’. Roville New York City Prairie Flower C. B. Hane Mston C. K. Scott Earl Smith C. B. Mouser R Tirteen Martha Thrasher Velma Booth Una Smith Oz Teets John Rittenhouse Mildred Kurtz Prairie Plower John Rittenhaus Maxine MeXeat Prairie Flower Church C. C Carl Anderson Joe Knotek C. H. Bea McNeal K. Hamilton Martha Thrashe Mrs. Bom Philllips

Lone Wolfe Mystery Drama At The Theatres

The Lone Wolf tale follows an adopted daughter and a concealed past as two crooks exploit his weaknesses. A thrilling showdown and romance near the ring champion story intertwine with vaudeville acts. Notable cast includes Lytell, Olmstad, Gerrard, Tashman, Armstrong, and Youns. Also listed are teachers’ showings and a local school calendar.

Ike Lone Wolfe Lone Wolf America Robert Armacrons Jorg Yeanesday Kaught Pert Lytell Gertrude Olmstad Charles Gerrard Lilyan Tashman Robert Armstrong Clyde Vaud-Ville

Mystery Horn Found on Maue Lake Shore Dates 1774

A long horn, believed to be from a national war relic, was recently discovered by Howard Tethom on the shore of Maue Lake in Houshs Neck. The artifact measures about fifteen inches in length and bears the date 1774, prompting local curiosity and historical speculation.

Uoward Maue! Lake Houshs Neck

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