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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
1
The American Farm Bureau Federation's three day Chicago gathering December 7 to 9 will cover marketing and legislation as key topics with broad farming interest. Provident Coolidge will address the group Monday December 7, then return to Washington for Congress opening the next day.
Iowa house members conference with Senator Cummins in Washington to discuss a farm expert bill based on the McNary Haugen concept. Representative Cole backs the plan, other delegates plan support, and Cummins will present it to Secretary Jardine.
Chauncey Olcott says prayers of friends healed him after a serious illness and credits his wife hands with healing influence. He displays a marble sculpture of hands she had carved, as he recalls being rushed to the Lucky House in Ann Arbor and later recuperating five years ago. He notes interest from the Detroit museum and from John McCormack but says he would not part with the sculpture.
Paris November 13 The revised financial plan of Premier Painleve includes a moratorium on short term bonds a capital levy and state share in profits of industry. Seen as a possible first step toward national socialization the measure was presented at a finance committee meeting amid threats to break the government coalition if key socialist points were not adopted.
More than a hundred delegates from all sections of the state representing twenty two fraternal benefit organizations attend the annual convention of the Des Moines Fraternal Congress.
Iowa audiences attended 7 383 exhibitions of Visual Instruction Service films from Town State college. The service owns 150 lantern slide programs and 1400 reels, cooperates with extension departments and offers films at nominal costs to churches schools YMCAs and clubs for educational purposes plus occasional comedies.
Constantinople reports the election of Koudret Hanoum, a village mayor in Germat, Frdahan vilayet. Although illiterate, she memorizes orders, leads brigand defense, and has improved local governance. Her example energizes feminists advocating women’s education and participation in government.
London November 13 The British submarine M-1 is missing after submerging during maneuvers off Start Point in the English Channel. Four officers and sixty-four enlisted men were aboard. Rescue boats with searchlights searched for wreckage tonight, replacing mine sweepers and hydrophone boats already at work.
Mrs. Robbins Gilman told the Iowa Parent-Teachers association annual convention that big producing firms are responsible for the persistent showing of poor pictures. She cited FTC findings on contract block booking and argued for federal licensing and censorship under the Upshaw bill to raise national moral standards.
The Mitchell court martial resumed with Captain Paul Foley to testify as judge advocate. Prosecutors failed to bar Mrs. Lansdowne’s prior testimony about the Shenandoah inquiry, with arguments continuing over its relevance and impact on the case.
More than 1 000 Iowa football supporters are heading to Minneapolis for the Iowa Minnesota showdown. Cars carry students and two special trains depart tonight after the team’s final Iowa field workout and a coach’s lecture. Coach Ingversen emphasizes an aerial attack while backs Kutsch Fry and Schirmer are noted for their passing threats.
Washington November 13 The House Ways and Means Committee debating a new tax bill draws unusually large local attention with many voters, business delegations, and letters from constituents. A committee member notes middle class pressure is high due to rising prices and stagnant incomes, intensifying demand for tax relief.
Des Moines Iowa November 13 A street car tie up is seen as likely after the traction company refused to dismiss G W Jeffrey a motorman demanded by union employes If the company does not act in a few days J Ben Wiley secretary of the union says a walkout or injunction vote will be held for the car men Jeffrey is a non union employee
A Des Moines report from the U S Department of Labor shows Iowa industries except foundry and machine shops increased employment from the prior month. Textiles, steel, lumber, leather, tobacco, and cigars led gains while building, farm labor, and public works sustained activity across Des Moines Sioux City Dubuque Davenport Cedar Rapids Burlington Ottumwa Mason City with corn husking and farm help driving demand
Ohio State University nine freshmen fell violently ill after a party with only fudge as refreshment. Health labs in Columbus to run chemical analyses on candy samples to identify a cause with four near fatal cases and all recovering.
Republican leadership seeks united support from home leaders for a tax bill drafted by the Ways and Means Committee. Tilson fixes December 14 for floor action with aim to pass before Christmas, while Garrett and the Democratic side are consulted on the program. Inheritance tax rates face final adjustments, with no change for estates under 456000 and a reduced schedule up to 10 million dollars.
Dallas officials report hard liquor entering Texas mainly from New Orleans and East Texas stills. Prices for New Orleans whisky have doubled since raids, and Jake tincture alcohol consumption has surged as supply tightens. East Texas farmers run home stills and rum runners profit from coast deliveries, despite blockades and seizures.
Plymouth reports the submarine M-1 found 12 miles southwest of Start Point Devonshire. Crew of 68 may still be alive if not crushed by depth, though raising the vessel is unlikely. Admiralty questions accuracy of location while noting new beacon signaling gear on board sunk with the M-1.
An 8 15 o clock earthquake rattled Manila for about half an hour with the center estimated 300 miles away. Buildings trembled perceptibly but no damage was reported. Other tremors were felt in Anaheim and Washington with varying intensity and distant centers.
The Krupp works in Essen saw the nest of the famed Big Bertha gun destroyed under Allied Military Control Commission supervision. The task aimed to neutralize the heavy weapon used against Paris.
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