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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1923

Page

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Taft Defends Supreme Court Legacy of Chase In Tour

Chief Justice Taft, at the Chase monument unveiling in Cincinnati, reviews Civil War era battles over court jurisdiction. He says public verdict favored the court and personal liberty protections despite radical Republican attacks and proposals to curb or abolish the court.

Associated Press Vpincinnati Supreme Court Taft Salmon FP. Chase Chase Gbills Poinlat Congress Leas Lincoln Republican Party South Lincoln Hood McArdle Slaughter House Milligan

Murphy Leads On First Lap Of Long Race

Murphy leads early in a lengthy race as competitors pace the field on the opening lap. The report notes sustained speed and a strong start by Murphy with rivals close behind.

Murphy

Iowa Sees Decrease in Major Crimes Says AG

May 20 Iowa Attorney General Gibson reports a drop in major crimes including only two bank robberies since January 11, 1925. The Iowa Bankers Association backs the decline with county sheriffs noting fewer murders and bank robberies, aided by eight special agents in the field. Petty crime remains prevalent per the AG bureau, while postwar crime waves vary elsewhere.

Des Moines Iowa Gibson Iowa Bankers’ Association Bureau of Investigation Attorney General’s Office

Miss Mildred Martin to Stay With Miss Elsie Minick

Miss Mildred Martin of South Pasadena California, visiting her sister in Fairfield, will be the guest of Miss Elsie Minick for an indefinite stay.

Mildred Martin Bouth Pasadenn Calif Fairfield Elsie Minick

Germans fail to unite on new reparations proposal

The Associated Press reports Vorwaerts protests the 200000 gold mark annual payment as excessive for reforms sought by big business. The article notes Chancellor Cuno continues talks with Reichstag leaders on using the industrialists program as a basis for Germany's renewed reparations offer.

Treblin Vorwaerts League of Industrialists Cuno League Chancella Cuno

Churches in Illinois town form first consolidated union

Illinois first consolidated church dedicated in Metamora by President W W Davidson of Wesleyan University Bloomington. Amalgamated congregation to be known as Christian Union with Rev J D Calhoun as pastor.

Bloomington Illinois Metamora Ill W.W. J. Davidson Wesleyan University of Bloomington The Christian Union J. D. Calhoun

Mrs Fitzwilliams Visits Sister in Keota

Mrs W M Fitzwilliams travels to Keota to spend a few days with her sister Mrs A Hoch atadtler hoping for a quiet visit and family time in the county town.

W. M. Fitzwilliams Keota A. Hoch Atadtler

Farm Bureau endorses new Tuck law in Iowa

Des Moines May 30 The Iowa Farm Bureau executive committee endorsed the Tuck law from the last general assembly calling it the first step in economy and a curb on reckless bond practices It backs consolidating bureaus under a new department of agriculture and placing the secretary on the executive council It also praises the warehousing law enabling grain storage and warehouse receipts to secure loans at fair interest rates

Pes Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation General Assembly Warian Department of Agriculture Executive Council

Principles of Lionism for Community Cooperation

The principles urge full aid and cooperation with clubs and events promoting betterment in civic, industrial and educational spheres. They emphasize public health, sanitation, and guidance for caring for children, loyalty to government, education for adults of foreign birth, strict adherence to high standards, and fostering brotherhood among men.

Mrs Shockley Visits Friends at Keola

Mrs. Charles Shockley visited friends in Keola this morning. Mrs. S. T. Bereman also went to Sigourney this morning to spend the day with friends.

Charles Shockley Keola S. T. Bereman Sigourney Ore

President Harding Speaks at Arlington Memorial Day

President Harding leads Memorial Day commemorations at Arlington National Cemetery with national officials and American Legion members in attendance. Mrs Harding dedicates an elm tree memorial to World War dead during the ceremony.

Senocrated Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery Harding G. Aa Ee American Legion Memorial Arlington

Clara Phillips Appeal Denied in California Murder Case

New Orleans officials said Clara Phillips will not yet be told she is to be sent to San Quentin to begin a ten years to life sentence for murder. If she learns of the California court ruling denying her appeal she may cause trouble on the journey west.

Associated Press New Orleans Clara Phillips San Quintino California Califonia

Mrs Stockman and son Visit Brighton Relatives

Mrs. William Stockman and her son Louis traveled to Brighton to spend the day with relatives. Mrs. Edgell rode to Fairfield this morning to visit friends for the day.

William Stockman Louis Brighton

Decoration Day Parade Delights Town In Striking Display

The Decoration Day parade drew a large crowd as Troop PD mounted escorts and Civil War veterans rode to cemeteries, with the Washington band leading and about 400 students marching with flags. The second section featured troops, drums, and veterans groups, while services at Woodlawn and Elm Grove honored the dead. Judge D W Hamilton to speak at Graham theater this afternoon.

American Legion Frank Appleby Leon Beatty Post Washington Band Hussar Decoration Day Committee Veterans of the St. James Woodlawn Cemetery Legion Auxiliary The Legion Central Park W. W. Bowers Woodlawn Marsh W. Bailey Elm Grove A. R. Oates Elm Grove Cemetery D. W. Hamilton Grinnell Graham Theater Leeton

Willis Family Attends June Willis Graduation

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Willis of Colfax and Mrs. J W Tennyson with two daughters came to celebrate Miss June Willis graduation. The Tennysons and Willis family left for their home after the ceremonies.

Dick Willis Colfax J. W. Tennyson June Willis

Indiana 500 Opens To Record Crowd In Turbulent Weather

A crowd of over 135000 gathered at the Indianapolis speedway for the 500 mile race as 24 drivers from five nations started. Jim Murphy led early laps at 97.4 mph while Tommie Milton and German racer Lauren Schugler tangled, Schugler escaping with scratches and Kraus taken to hospital with possible internal injuries.

Associated Press Speedway Indiapapolis Ind Indiana Motor Speedway America Jimie Murphy Tommie Milton Lauren Schugler Jacob Kraus

Council Bluffs Man Heads K. C.

Altert McGinn of Council Bluffs was elected deputy of the Knights of Columbus of Iowa at the closing session of the convention in Mason City. Des Moines candidate John McDermott and Judge Dan McGuire were rivals. ballots were read as the vote was close. Other officers named include Joe McCormick secretary James Gatens treasurer and Ray O'Brien state advocate. The gathering opened Monday with welcoming remarks from Major J. H. McGhee and Ke. G. Dunn, followed by a ball at the armory Monday night.

Mason City

Local Residents Spend Day Trips and Visits

Mr and Mrs Albert Kuhn visited Keota for a day trip and will spend the day with friends. Mrs CJ Fulton and Mr Stichter from Fairfield will spend the day at the Marah W Bailey home. Mrs E J Stewart and Milas Jessie traveled to Brighton to visit her grandson Roy Statler. Mrs Mike Peiffer stopped by on her way home after visiting relatives in Brighton. Mr and Mrs Will Yoder near Kalona left for Hy Okla for a several week visit.

Albert Kuhn Keota C. J. Fulton Mr. Stichter Fairfield Marah W E. J. Stewart Milas Jessie Brighton Roy Statler Mike Peiffer Will Yoder Near Kalona Hy ‘Okla

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