11 Nov 1922
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1922
Page
1
Paris reports Marshall Joffre urging a renewal of spirit on November 11. The Associated Press notes his call to remember the Allied leader and the victory mood, hoping to counter pessimism with national unity and renewed hope.
Des Moines notes four classes of veterans ineligible for the Iowa soldiers bonus and identifies 119000 eligible men and women who served between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. It covers residency, discharge status and heirs and explains where to file applications before December 31 1924.
Returned American Francois de St Phalle of Baldwin Locomotive Works notes Polish joy at independence and foresees peaceful Europe if Germany does not regain territory. He cites Poland France Belgium Romania Czecho Slovakia and Jugoslavia seeking to keep current borders. Poland buys US cotton copper steel machinery locomotives as it rehabilitates devastated areas and railroads.
Mrs. T. L. Burnett died last night at 7 05 at her home 421 South 8th Ave after more than four years of illness. She had been bedfast only a few days. Funeral services will be at 2 05 Monday afternoon at Goodwins undertaking parlors conducted by the Rev. H. C. Boyd, former A M E church pastor. An obituary notice will follow.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier-Journal presents a stark aphorism on fear and the human wish to avoid disturbing dreams becoming reality. The line frames a somber reflection rather than reporting a specific event.
Osaka Japan Oct 17 an effort to unite Japan's labor unions failed as socialists clash with regular unionists over central control versus local autonomy. police arrested several socialists after a heated dispute at Kyoto tied to Nippon Rodo Sodomei and Kumiai Sodomei. rising unemployment and Kokusai-kai opposition also weaken union strength.
Mrs. I. M. Gonder and daughter Mirthel traveled to Rubio to visit relatives and will remain until tomorrow evening with her other daughter Mrs. C. L. Mourer.
Lawrence O. Flory facing first degree murder charges in the death of his wife at the Flory home near South English. Jury selection completed with one woman juror. trial delayed over Armistice Day as authorities allege poisoning. Neighbors found Mrs. Flory fully clothed in bed last March.
Local organizations schedule meetings and events including K of P work groups with Mrs. Nora McKinstry and Mrs. Bealer, C A R with Mrs. C A Speer, Ladies of the Christian church bazaar, Fortnightly department demonstrations, Literature Department meeting with Mrs. Godfrey, and winter clothing drives in Washington coordinated by W R C with Mrs. Simons and Mrs. Garret.
Uncle Sam’s new Alaska railroad from Seward to Fairbanks sees heavy traffic requiring more coaches and cars. Government river transports link lower river points, forming a regional system. Coal movement and potential gold gravels attract development. Nome expected to gain cheaper coal via river routes.
Alvin Owsley, new national commander, declares that the end of war is a great thing but the beginning of peace is greater. He speaks at Nebraska’s capital dedication, urging constructive citizenship, education access, and equal opportunity for all children, while honoring veterans with steadfast devotion.
The forecast covers the territory including Iowa with cool and generally fair conditions in the first half. Temperatures rise and local rain possible in the latter part of the week.
The situation in Constantinople remains very serious as Turkish nationalists press for Allies to quit while Allied forces stay firm. Washington County's Only Daily.
A light drizzle began in Iowa City as Iowa hosts Minnesota for the homecoming game. Rain is expected to subside by noon, with wet field posing a mild hindrance to the Gophers. Town buzz centers on the football clash and visiting residents pass through the day.
A historical note claims the Rhone River in France is the world's fastest for its size with currents reaching up to 90 miles per hour. The assertion highlights extreme flow in this European waterway as a point of curiosity.
An AP report from Chester Pennsylvania dated November 11 states a gas explosion yesterday killed two women and injured several others. Property damage is estimated at about $506,000 as torches used in melting tiveta sparked six gas tanks. A fire followed but was put out quickly.
New York Nov 11 Government regulation is blamed for the drop in railroad development and transportation shortages. Charles H. Markham president of the Illinois Central told Railway Business Association members at the annual dinner that rates kept down by regulation hurt railroads before the war while other sectors fared better. He warned that repeal of Esch-Cummins rate provisions would damage railroad credit and harm production and commerce by limiting transportation growth.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.