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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1920

Page

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U S Aid in Europe Praised as Nations War Reforms

In Chicago a journalist from Australia praises American relief efforts in Europe led by the Red Cross and Y M C A and Samaritan groups. He argues America helped feed millions during reconstruction and that European woes stem from old world feudalism, urging mutual interdependence and continued support.

Chicago Europe America League of Nations E. R. Peacock United States Asia A. Gray Samaritans New World

Fatal Salt Lake Limited wreck in California

Six bodies have been removed from the wreck of the Los Angeles limited of the Salt Lake railroad near San Bernardino California after a disastrous crash on the latter date. Rescue crews continue to search for survivors as investigators assess the scene and cause.

Los Angeles Salt Lake Desert San Bernardino Cal Los Angeles Limited Salt Lake Railroad

Train wreck toll rises with twelve believed dead

Rescue teams search wreckage for more bodies after a deadly collision. At least twelve are believed killed with most fatalities in the dining car. Only name received is Thomas Bell, train electrician and baggage man. James I White, conductor, was seriously injured as other crew members escaped.

Thomas Bell James I. White

U. S. Navy 145 Years Old Monument Unveiled

In Washington on November 1 a bronze tablet commemorating the founding of the American navy 145 years ago was unveiled with participation by Navy representatives and veterans of the American Revolution.

Navy Washington

Plane maker sues for 102 million over alleged conspiracy

KE Rice an airplane inventor on the Pacific coast files in the district supreme court a suit seeking 102 million dollars in damages. He accuses Secretary Baker Postmaster General Burleson and Democratic members of the house military committee of blocking orders to buy airplanes using his invention depriving him of profits.

Washington District Supreme Court KE. L. Rice Pacific Coast Baker Burleson House Military Committee House of Representatives Rice

Upper Peninsula liquor law violators sent to Detroit

Sixteen violators from the upper peninsula arrived in Detroit under U S Marshal escort. Judge C A Sessions told them they must spend from sixty days to six months thinking it over at the Detroit House of Correction. This group is the largest single contingent from the UP to be sent there.

Detroit Upper Peninsula C. A. Sessions United States Herman O'Connor Marquette Detroit House of Correction

Meat prices fall in October wholesale index

The Institute of American Meat Packers reports October wholesale meat prices fell 13 percent overall, with pork dropping 15 to 21 percent.

Chicago Institute of American Meat Packers

Campaign rivalriots mar Sunday attack near St Agnes church

Edwin Larney, lawyer with Pollock Rainey Larney, shot in the right leg near Thirty ninth Street and Archer Avenue as crowds left St Agnes church. Louis Pommier, a Circuit Court clerk, beaten. Police attribute the violence to a feud between supporters of Congressman John W Rainey and Republican challenger John Golomb eske. four men in a car carried out the assaults.

Chicago John W. Rainey Fourth Congression John Golombieske Edwin Larney Larney A Pollock, Rainey Larney St. Agnes’ Church Thirty-ninth Street Washtenaw Avenue Pommier

Japan to place assertive diplomats in forefront of world affairs

London reports that Japan has reshuffled its top embassies with assertive men to push Japan's rights as a great power. New envoys Baron Hayashi and Viscount Ishii replace quieter predecessors, under strong influence of the general staff, signaling a shift in Tokyo’s diplomatic posture.

London Japan Liverpool Post Tokio Corps M. Matsui Paris Council League of Nations League Baron Makino Viscount Chinda Baron Hayashi Viscount Ishii

Naval Leaders Urge Britain to Lead Abroad

In naval and military matters, Hasover the Tokio foreign office, and is eager for the country to play a leading role abroad.

Tokio Foreign Office

First Polls In Abolition Vote Open Tomorrow

The opening abolition election polls will be held tomorrow with Aberdeen, Perth, and Dumfries voting in cities and towns across Scotland. Voters cast ballots in London and northern Scotland, while rest of region undergoes voting over nearly two weeks amid ward by ward choices on prohibition. A separate fire at Charleton West Virginia caused about 700000 dollars in damages to two large business district buildings of undetermined origin.

Aberdeen Ell Dumfries London Scotland Perth Charerton W Va Chartestom

Girl Autoist Is Killed In Crash In Chicago

Mrs Florence Hedrick Sehoy twenty lived with her parents at 2708 Francis Place died when the automobile they rode in struck a tree at Slumboldt Park. Miss Edina Herick nineteen sister is hospitalized with severe head cuts. Harold J Martinson twenty four and Walter Farsland under arrest as inquest into her death proceeds.

Chicago Florence Hedrick Sehoy Francis Place Slumboldt Park Harold J. Martinson Henry Court Standard Dairy Company Walter EF. Farsland Ashland Avenue Farsiund

U S STAFF IN MEXICO TO RESIGN SUMMERLIN SUMMONED HOME

The State Department plans a major reshaping of the Mexican diplomatic mission after recognizing the Tuerta government. George Summerlin, longtime charge d affaires in Mexico City, is expected to resign, with others likely to follow. Creel's influence on policy prompted resistance from regular staff and aided approval of recognition. Fletcher also resigned citing policy conflicts. Mrs. Will Strain of Keota shopped here Saturday.

State Department Creel Washington de la Tuerta Mexico George Summerlin Mexico City Summers George Creel Summerlin Colby Fletcher Department Mexican Congress

Auto plunges into Cold River killing one student

A touring car carrying five Williams College students plunged through a Mobhak trail fence and 200 feet into the Cold River near North Adams. Marc W. Comstock of Buffalo, N.Y. was killed. Injured were Henry A. Pickard, George Perkins Lee, Allan Healey, Donald O'Brien, and Edward J. Carleton. the last four were not seriously hurt.

North Adams Mass Marc W. Comstock Irving Place Buffalo Williams College Cold River Henry A. Pickard Greenwood Boulevard Evanston George Perkins Lee Allan Healey Pine Grove Avenue Chicago Donald O'Brien High Street Huntington L. L Edward J. Carleton East Seventy-sixth Street New York City

U S Is Buying Foreign Oil In Record Import Month

The geological survey reports September petroleum consumption at 48,670,000 barrels with a daily production average of 1,261,500 barrels, down from August 1,270,870. Net imports reach 10,914,000 barrels, the largest monthly total on record, offsetting domestic production shortfall.

Washington Geological Survey

Elizabeth Harrison to Wed James Blaine Walker

The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Harrison daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and James Blaine Walker is announced in New York. Miss Harrison is the youngest Harrison child and Mr Walker is a son of Mr and Mrs James Blaine Walker.

New York Elizabeth Harrison James Blaine Walker

Terence MacSwiney Buried in Cork Ceremony

Terence MacSwiney, late lord mayor of Cork, was buried Sunday in a solemn ceremony with an army air plane overhead providing the only menacing sound. The rites honored him as a great national hero.

Cork Terence MacSwiney

Ku Klux Klan March in Jacksonville Florida

Five hundred Ku Klux Klan members marched through Jacksonville at night with flaming cross symbols as a warning to Negroes about the polls next Tuesday. The silent parade drew few spectators and ignored formal protests from national Negro organizations.

Jacksonville Fla Ku Klux Klan Tallahassee

Trains Collide Head On Near Chicago

A Chicago area collision involved the Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines in a head on crash. Details on casualties and causes were not immediately released.

Passenger Charles Conklin Reported Killed in Freight Crash

Report from Creston Illinois area states passenger Charles Conklin of Creston, an engineer aboard a freight train, was killed when a collision occurred over Ta Stanton. The incident involved a No 10 and a freight train near Red Oak on November 1.

Ta Chicago, Baril & Quincy R. RB Stanton Charlies Conklin Bridge Creston

Dirty politics in Iowa campaign controversy spreads

In Cedar Rapids, rumors accuse Warren G. Harding of rape linked to a historic pardon in Iowa. The note suggests organizers circulated pledges against Harding, with claims of 1,800 signatories. The piece notes Harding never held Ohio governor or any pardon power and links rumors to a Rathbun case in Ida Grove upheld by Iowa Governor William L. Harding.

Cedar Rapids Harding Warren G. Harding Ohio William L. Harding Iowa Rathbun Ida Grove Anamosa

Preacher Tied in Burning Car Survives Attempt on Life

Council Bluffs preacher Rev. D. E. Cleveland, bound inside a burning automobile, escaped after a boy crowd cut his ropes. He leads West End church activities and reform groups and had recently received warnings of a planned attack. Cleveland was not seriously injured and is expected to recover quickly.

Council Bluffs D. E. Cleveland Cleveland West-End Missouri River West End Improvement Club kindred #0-cieties

Boy apologizes for breaking knife and misses tool

A brief family note recounts a boy who damaged a new knife while playing in the yard and expresses sympathy as he laments the knife's absence, sharing a moment of mutual reassurance between parent and child.

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U.S Austria Vienna Great Britain Pershing Germany U. S. Navy E. L. Rice Upper Peninsula Liquor Act Apan Tokio General Staff Supreme Young C Ardent Ital de la Huerta Will Strain Keota All Saints’ Day U. S Voynpest Harrison Terence M’swiney Florida Jacksonville, Fla Polis Chcago Burlington Quincy Trains Charles Conklin Crem Dirty Politics
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