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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

4

Admits the Charge Says Alvaredo Urges Mexican Patience

Salvador Alvaredo, Mexico's finance minister, argues for patient reform to satisfy international expectations. He warns that world tolerance will end if Mexico does not fix its disorders and fulfill duties to protect lives and pay debts.

Mexico Salvador Alvaredo Mr. Alvaredo Carranza Alvaredo

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason The Dismal Day

A grim drizzle sets the mood as people and animals endure a dreary day. Ducks enjoy the rain while humans complain of cold winds and wet sidewalks, then mood shifts to resilience with a note of humor and perseverance.

Walt Mason

No clear event headline from dispatches about Austrian children

The item notes that Yank soldiers are entertaining Austrian children at picnics per Gen Eva, recalling a prior instance two years ago when American troops amused Austrian fathers. The Burlington Hawkeye and Ft. Madison Democrat provide the quotation.

Geneva Ft. Madison Democrat

Wood and Johnson delegates threaten brutal split

The Marshalltown Times Republican notes that if Wood and Johnson delegates pursue harsh attacks on their opponents, Mr. Lowden might calmly observe the chaos. The piece implies a fractured political scene with potential intra party conflict.

Wood

The Gray Horizon at the Graham Saturday

Sessue Hayakawa stars as Yano Masato in The Gray Horizon a Haworth Pictures drama of oriental vengeance showing at the Graham Saturday The story follows a Japanese artist who sacrifices his life to protect the woman he loves with emotional scenes a portrait destruction and a cliff battle highlighted by refined acting and photoplay artistry.

Hayakawa Sessue Hayakawa Haworth Pictures Corporation Clifford Howard William Worthington Robertson- Cole Yano Masato Yano

Blind Husbands at the Graham

A dramatic love story with Alpine scenery. The film centers on two men and a neglected wife as Fate drives action toward a high emotional peak. See Blind Husbands at the Graham Thursday and Friday.

Graham

Labor group backs Brookhart in Cummins renomination fight

The state federation of labor gathered here on May 20 opposed the re nomination of United States Senator Cummins and endorsed Colonel Smith Brookhart. John C. Lewis of district 13 mine workers introduced the resolutions.

FT. Dodge State Federation of Labor United States Cummins Smith Brookhart John C. Lewis Mine Workers of

Reform difficulty noted in constant human imperfection

The text suggests reform as rare because humans rarely maintain perfect behavior at all times, framing this as a minor challenge despite ongoing efforts.

Massachusetts Highway Commission Forms in 1892

The Huntington Herald notes the Massachusetts highway commission, renowned internationally for road construction and maintenance leadership, traces its formation to 1892.

Huntington Herald Massachusetts Highway Commission

Vacationing Society Personal to Spend Summer in Mountains

Mr Venustiano Carranza formerly of Mexico City will spend the summer months in the mountains. Des Moines Register notes that this country valued oratory highly, though the piece hints at a shift in emphasis.

Venustiano Carranza Mexico City Des Moines Register

Prominent man Miss Moon Throws Lowden Tea at Hotel

Miss Mame Moon, described as a leading self made man, threw a Lowden tea at the New Palace hotel yesterday in what appears to be a bold social gesture amid a scene discussing hard cash and limited uses for it.

Mame Moon New Palace Hotel

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