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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
1
May 17 report states the board of trustees may not reopen and could discourage new students if Dr. Shields and Mrs. Redman remain connected. The convention condemned the treatment as unfair and unchristian, citing a lack of fair hearing for representatives.
CAPONE and Chicago gang leader Frank Cline were each sentenced to one year in the Philadelphia county jail for carrying concealed weapons. Judge John E. Walsh ordered fines of 500 dollars each, with guilty pleas entered after defense talks. The arrest followed a theatre exit and drew protests of railroading from the defendants’ attorneys.
Taylor County joins counties voting for road improvements with a 750000 bond issue. Voters narrowly defeated a 900000 test bond earlier, while other counties plan elections. The item notes court decisions and regulatory actions affecting future road funding and elections in the region.
Mrs Agnes Samuelson, superintendent of instruction, was in Washington this morning returning from Crawfordsville where she delivered the commencement address at the high school. Crawfordsville consolidated schools graduated eight members yesterday evening. County Superintendent Winnie Palmer said the commencement program, led by Supt HE Ross and his staff, was one of the finest yet attended.
MilburnaMemayan announces junior high school band rehearsal cancelled tonight due to scheduling issues. Final try planned next week to complete band organization and finalize arrangements.
Des Moines May 17 Ford Finney faces two years in the state Penitentiary at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to fail to give aid after an auto crash. The incident occurred April 1 when Finney's car struck Preston Moore.
Neal Brady a drug store owner William Brady his brother and James Kinney were found guilty on federal charges related to liquor violations after a five hour trial. Brady convicted on three counts including maintaining a liquor nuisance and an omission charge while William Brady and Kinney faced multiple sales counts and related charges. Sentencing set for May 28 unless a new trial is granted.
Cleveland May 1 reports say many may die as investigators probe the disaster at the Cleveland Clinic where 127 lives were lost to poison gas and explosions. Investigators focus on steam fitter errors and a malfunctioning fire door that worsened the blaze.
Governor John J. M alows and Des Moines officials pledged full cooperation to the Des Moines University board and assured protection of the school’s affairs. A Baptist Bible Union delegate asked state leaders to guarantee no interference with the institution and its property, promising necessary force to secure the purpose.
County dentists gathered for a monthly meeting at the olden Rule cafe. Dr. B S Smith led the program in the nurses' home conference room, with talks on prosthetic dentistry and plans for future clinics or talks by visiting dentists. N Erwin of Brighton and Dr T J Pease of Washington served as secretary and organizer respectively.
Ten years ago tonight sixteen members of Company 168th Infantry arrived in Washington from Germany via Camp Dodge. A large crowd gathered to welcome them while the company, part of which hailed from Washington, served in the army of occupation on the Rhine.
May 16 officers of the ParentTeachers association were reelected led by President Lewis and Vice President Robertson with Dwinell secretary and Helen Orr treasurer. A seventh and eighth grade declamatory contest crowned winners De Wayne Lamb Burdene Smylie and James McGly Supt Robertson announced prize allocations including season tickets. Mrs Fawin Owen of Minnesota returned home visiting relatives Arthur and Eben Williams Cotter. Mr and Mrs Harlan Wittetts welcomed twins a boy and a girl. the girl died Monday.
fragmentary report notes two bodies and a cited cause of death. one person appeared out of danger then collapsed and died, with unclear details and phrasing. continued coverage unclear given damaged text.
President Hoover will announce the commission members handling prohibition law enforcement next week. Reported choices include Newton D. Baker of Cleveland as a member and George W. Pepper as a potential former cabinet colleague. James W. Garfield and Gear W. Pepper are named in informal notices, while Harlan Fiske Stone reportedly declined to chair the panel. The group is expected to span more than a year.
Washington May 17 After a brief revealing clash the Senate adopted the Snell rule ending the debenture farm dispute to conference and avert a fight over constitutionality. The vote 248 to 107 sent the bill to committees to draft the final form for law. Republican support was strong with some Democratic backing aiding passage.
A collection of social mentions from Palestine listing Sunday visits to the Henry Kron and Richard Murphy homes, visits by Mr and Mrs Kron and family, and relatives such as the Kron, Vondrasek, Laney, and Hora families. Also notes of grandpar ente visits to Riverside and a Greenfield school picnic with Marie Vondrawk returning home.
New York May 11 The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast over two radio hookups nationwide. NBC stations will air the race at 1 20 P.M. Central Standard Time with Clem McCarthy as turf authority describing the event. Columbia chain hooked up a half hour earlier for coverage and elaborate arrangements are in place.
Professor Arthur C. Trowbridge of the University of Iowa tells a Keokuk audience that most vocal evolution discussants know little, asserting no link between religion and evolution while denying a direct ape-to-man connection and urging respect for differing views.
A community roundup notes a bridal shower for Benn and Wilde in May and visits by Hanan and Leppert families. Rose Hill residents welcome Chicago newcomers at the J. Fielg Sr. home while C. C. Johnson is named Rose Hill High School superintendent. Church attendance and a Mothers Day program are recorded amid rainy roads and school entry plans for Charles Owen. Police in Memphis target male vampires to protect working girls.
The German airship Gratelin, after engine failure, drifted over Toulon and landed safely in a hangar with French troops assisting. Despite violent winds and failed landings near Ancone and Istres, the dirigible was guided to Istres and then into a hangar with no injuries or ship damage.
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