10 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
1
Washington hosts a large P. E. O. luncheon at the Y M C A honoring Mrs. A. R. Miller national honoree. Members from Iowa towns attend a 164-seat event with programs, music, toasts, and tributes to her and the Cottey college project.
Alfonson Coleman a 46 year old Davenport machinist was found dead in a gas filled room his neck bears marks a forehead bruise and a bloodstained note claims an attempted cleaning accident Coroner J D Cantwell will seek explanation at an inquest possibly tonight findings indicate asphyxiation with gas exposure and gas turned on after injury
Chicago faces a brewing gang conflict as beer racketeers desert the trade and turn to gambling. Police close gambling dens but expect openings. eight bombings in 48 hours mark early war signs amid territorial clashes and escalating violence.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Conrad joined friends for an evening gathering in Crawfords ville. The guest list included numerous women such as Mrs Carl E Seashore Mary Louise Sawyer Zenna Y Griffen Mrs Jes sie Bywater and others with twenty five attendees. Brighton residents also attended with eleven present including Mrs Helen Buck and Miss Frances Sales.
West Union Iowa November report shows a shortage of 2958 dollars in Fayette county ex treasurer Ewald W Beermann s accounts. Auditors note eight orders raised from 100 to 400 dollars across five towns. Beermann served 1921 to 1927 and plans to return from California as relatives promised repayment failed.
Ora Wasson aged 39, arrested in Wellman on charges of attacking an elderly woman, was ruled insane by the county board and ordered committed to the Federal Hospital for World War Veterans in Knoxville. Sheriff Denison transported him to Knoxville after a Des Moines bureau recommendation, with charges to be held in abeyance unless cured. Wasson served in World War I with Company K, 168th Infantry, Rainbow Division.
Judge D W Hamilton adjourned court to next Tuesday morning at nine o clock to take up non jury assignments. Orders include Buell & Co versus City of Washington with 10 days to plead, Jones versus Jones with 10 days to plead, a temporary alimony hearing set for Nov 15, Ralph Munro and Michels versus Mrs Sherfey with default noted, Henry Strickler versus Augusta Stricker with a decree of divorce for the plaintiff, and Minnie Elgar versus John Elgar with 10 days to plead.
Abraham Isaac and Jacob Wag goner are 71 year old triplets who say they are the oldest triplets in Tennessee if not the United States. They have lived within ten miles of each other their entire lives and have never needed a doctor's service.
Sheldon Clark a Chicago sportsman and Sinclair lieutenant refuses to testify before the grand jury about alleged juror tampering in the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy trial. He is held on a complicity charge with a $10,000 bond and a two week hearing set.
Dr. P N Etter chair of the Armistice day program committee announces a short morning service in Central Park tomorrow open to the public. The Legion drum and bugle corps perform around 10 30 a m. Prockhart recites Your Flag and My Flag about eleven minutes before eleven. A minute of silent prayer faces east followed by a national salute of twenty one bombs led by Adjutant Jay O Trown.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Rev. Hf. T. Crawford, longtime Frankford minister in Philadelphia, cleared of misconduct charges by the Pennsylvania Presbyterian synod after a Chester meeting on the 27th. Friends welcome the verdict as he contemplates remaining pastor of his growing congregation.
Sam Berry, ex sheriff of Cass county and ex Atlantic police chief, was held today to the Cass county grand jury on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Berry waived arraignment before Mayor Trainer. Richard Sherman, a stranger arrested with Berry, was fined $10 and costs in police court yesterday for intoxication.
An Ainsworth notice states business houses will close after eleven o clock tomorrow as Armistice day events unfold. The text notes color references to West Point cadets and target practice colors scarlet and green, highlighting color difficulty in aiming.
In Vermont relief and rehabilitation progress as Governor Weeks seeks federal aid from President Coolidge. Wire communications restored and roads open for trucks carrying food clothing and medical supplies. Firewood scarcity worsens suffering. Red Cross and army relief workers aid distressed areas and guard against disease.
A woman has been elected Lord Mayor of Liverpool and 13 other women were elected mayors in towns and cities across England and Wales. The tabulations cover over 2300 communities with conservatives leading the results, followed by liberals, labor, independents, and one cooperative candidate.
West Chester reports a successful chicken pie supper and bazaar at the Methodist church basement with many attendees from Washington. Local business figures and townsfolk attended, including the Washington Loan & Trust company delegation, Miller of the light plant, and Evening Journal’s Ralph Shannon. Receipts were near $230.
A brief note describes how some subjects remain unseen or barely visible when exposed to electric light, highlighting conditions and factors affecting visibility during illumination.
Two Washington and Wellman squads meet tomorrow with a 1:90 game for freshmen and a 2:15 main contest. Referee Green of Iowa and umpire Brown of Iowa will officiate as Coach Hod Rice reports his squad in good form and ready to challenge the strong Wellman team.
Increased numbers of striking miners return to work and disorganization among I W W pickets suggest an early settlement of the Colorado coal strike. Governor Adams deployed state troops to stop picketing, and more men were at work today than on any day since the strike began nearly a month ago.
About 300 unemployed Welsh miners resumed their march from Bath toward London to press government on coal district unemployment. They sang wartime songs with mouth organs, avoided red flags, and used miners lamps for night progress.
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