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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1929

Page

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New Alliance Now Reality in U S Senate

Washington Nov 11 The long talked of alliance between western republican drys and southern democratic drys has become a working coalition in the senate for the tariff bill debate. Leaders imagine a joint presidential ticket with Idaho's William E Borah and Georgia's Walter F George while predicting effects on next year’s elections. The bloc now commands a 10 to 20 vote edge over the east and has reshaped the tariff measure affecting farm relief and industrial rates. Charges fly between sides as both call the other rent by critics while warnings of possible fallout if the tariff bill fails linger over Washington.

Washington Republican Party Democratic Party United States Senate Lse William E. Borah Idaho Walter F. George Georgia Charlee L. Evanson Connecticut Manufacturers Association Joseph R. Grundy Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association

Y W C A Teas Social Tea Wednesday At Y

The Y W C A invites all women to a social tea Wednesday at three in the community room of the Y The hospitality committee led by Mrs E M McConaughey and Mrs C J Roberts will host with active participation from members of the YY W board An outreach aims to reach women with telephones and neighbors without phones.

E. M. McConaughey C. J. Roberts YY. W Y. W

Longworth Says House Won’t Yield on Tariff Fundamentals

Speaker Longworth stated the House will not reverse on the tariff bill’s three fundamentals the protection policy flexible provision and farm debenture. He said adjournment only comes if the Senate signals no chance to vote this session as the House plans to meet Monday and form an appropriation committee.

Washimayton House Senate Longworth

Young People Lead Church Evening Service

The church youth group ran Sunday's service with Claire Keating chairing. Music featured Walter Little and Louise McCall in a vocal duet with Evan Diller on organ, and Eve lyn Crandle with Vera Foss in a violin duet with Arlene Easter on piano. Leslie Dunlap led prayer and introduced L. E. Soule of the Y M C A who spoke on How Our Living Can Spread Christianity. Dr S. P. closed in prayer.

Walter Little Louise McCall Evan Diller Evelyn Crandle Vera Foss Arlene Easter Leslie Dunlap

Curtis Urges Preparedness As U S Policy

Vice-President Charles Curtis calls for preparedness as a peacetime policy in an Armistice Day address to the Elks in Chicago. He argues last war losses stemmed from unpreparedness and urges ample defense while opposing a large standing army or navy, stressing peace loving U S principles.

Chicago U.R Charles Curtis Benevolant and Protective Order of Elks United States

Sunday Movie War Opens at Fairfield

Fairfield faces a legal clash as Luther Day defies a city ordinance by showing a film on Sunday and prepares for a trial tomorrow on charges of operating a motion picture business on the Sabbath and in the city without a license.

Fairfield Luther Day

Young People Lead Armistice Day Service at Baptist Church

Youth members of the Baptist church conducted the Sunday evening service with Eunice Kiesey leading. Supt J H Peet of the city schools gave an Armistice day address and special music was presented.

Baptist Church The Eunice Kiesey Supt J. H. Peet

Former Columbus Junction Woman Dies in Chicago

Mrs. Zora Sheehan aged 50, formerly Miss Zoa Paschal of Columbus City, died by suicide at her daughter’s Chicago home on November 4. Continued ill health was cited. She was born in Columbus City, survived by three children and three brothers, with funeral services held in Chicago.

Columbus Junction Zora Sheehan Chicago Zoa Paschal Columbus City Dorothy Martin Rufus Paschal Thomas Sheehan Sheehan Wyoming Frank Lynville Paschal Neal Paschall Kansas City

Young Folks Injured In West Madison Crash

A Chevrolet sedan carrying Nathaniel Young and three youths crashed with a truck driven by Barney Griggs on West Madison Street around 6 30 pm. Maxine Welliver and Violet Anderson sustained head and chest injuries. Mary Estevé Anderson had minor bruises from the collision. The driver was Cy Bush of Burlington. Griggs was unhurt and a crowd gathered at the scene. Mr and Mrs W B Kerr left for California for the winter.

West Madison Street Maxine Welliver Violet Anderson Mary Esteve Anderson Nathaniel Young Cy’’ Bush Burlington Barney Griggs

Three Killed in Mexico City Civil Disorder

In Mexico City a parade of anti reelectionist supporters for Jose Vasconcelos sparked street clashes. Three people killed and about 26 wounded including a woman and child as rioters attacked the Ortiz Rubio headquarters and burned parts of the building. Special police and soldiers restored order.

Mexico City U.P Jose Vasconcelos Emilio Portes Gil Tampico Guadalajara Vera Cruz Pascual Ortiz Rubio National Revolutionary Party United States Ortiz Rubio National Revolutionary

Armistice Day Observed in Washington Town

Washington observes Armistice Day with a silent tribute at eleven o clock facing the east. Leon Beatty post of the American Legion planned a brief service with firing squad and Taps, plus a noon closing of most shops. A local football game drew crowds to Fairfield Washington high school, and a Legion dinner with Ralph L. Bunce of Burlington followed byAuxiliary service capped the day.

Washington Leon Beatty American Legion Fairfield

Mindset of Honesty Beyond Policy

The quote argues honesty is not a policy but a state of mind and questions the value of any rule that tries to formalize truthfulness. It suggests sincerity outweighs codified guidelines.

English Statesman Ridicules Plan for Parity Among Navies

Lord Sydenham of Combe told United Press that Britain and America should separately build the ships needed for defense and avoid parity negotiations. He warned the five power naval conference faces discouraging forces against Anglo American amity and predicted Japan will seek more cruisers than Washington treaty allotment. Italy and France are also seen as likely to push for parity.

London Navy America Great Britain Lord Sydenham of Combe United Press Qiod MacDonald United States Lord Sydenham Beleft Japan Italy France

Boys Plan Drive for the YMCA Campaign

Washington school boys join the YMCA membership and fund drive opening Wednesday. George Jones chairs the high school committee with Harold Ahrens Gail Henke and others. Lawrence McKune leads junior college and David Fulton heads the junior college group. Walter Wells leads junior high. Lawrence McKune also directs grade school efforts. Three day campaign aims to reach all students, per Edwin Griffith Y staff.

George Jones Harold Ahrens Gail Henke Walter Wells Tom Duncan Jack Lytle Donald Benz Harvey Coulter George Benson William Shields Robert Stutsman Raymond Mohr Howard Benn Berne’ Enslin Hubert Lehrer David Fulton Gail Fisher Lawrence McKune Donald Welsh Edwin Griffith

Pastors Honor Armistice Day With Sermons Across Churches

In Washington churches the Armistice day spirit filled services as pastors preached on world peace and patriotism. Rev A W Henke spoke on Christianity and World Brotherhood, and Rev D Chalmers Fulton addressed Alftar the Armistice at United Presbyterian.

Washington A. W. Henke Methodist Church Alftar D. Chalmers Fulton United Presbyterian Church

Armistice Day Observances Marked by Hoover Wreath

President Hoover, in Arlington, places wreath on the unknown soldier tomb to honor World War I dead and wounded. He will deliver a nationwide radio address at 8 30 p m from American Legion memorial services in Washington.

Washington U.P Hoover Arlington National Cemetery American Legion Woodrow Wilson Frank B. Kellogg Capitol London

Candle Lighting Service Marks 8th Anniversary at Washington United Presbyterian

The Washington United Presbyterian church observed its eighth anniversary with a candle lighting ceremony. Rev. D Chalmers Fulton preached on The Light of the World and candles honored foreign mission reps, founders from ninety years ago, and members who entered ministry and missionary service. The service ended with candles lighting the pulpit area as the sole illumination.

Washington United Presbyterian Church D. Chalmers Fulton Washington Foreign Mission

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NEW Alliance U.S. Senate Long Y.W.C.A Rth Soule Christian Church—Service Baptist Christian Church Claire Keating Curtis U.S Armis Tice Chicago Elks Telford Madison Street Mrs. W. B. Kerr California Flanders Fields Col MacCrae Ical Y.M.C.A U. P. Church
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