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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1920

Page

5

Harding As A Newspaper Man Warren Gatnaie!

Harding the first newspaper editor and publisher to reach the Presidency is greeted by the Marion Star staff on election night. Tears mark the moment as he thanks colleagues and recalls his life in printing. Mrs Harding, once circulation manager for the Star, shares in the tribute and mittens the staff.

Warren Gatnaie Harding States Mation Daily Star Paar the Star Miller Mrs. Harding Star Luther J. Miller The the Land Bertie Howdy Johnnie W. G Ohio Central College Iberia Ohio Marion Medill McCormick Chicago Tribune Texas Panama Canal Richard Washburn Child George Christian Little Ohio College G. H. van Fleet Star Office van Fleet College Town Marion Star Blaine Marion Mirror Mirror Democrat Jack Warwick Toledo Blade Warwick State Senate United States McKinley White House Mr. Kling Kling Mr. Harding Harding Lawn Van

Editor's integrity questioned in candid statements

A reader criticizes the paper and its editor for unwavering accuracy and refusal to retract. The speaker notes editor W. G. is honest but overly trusting and easily swayed by others, while praising a smoother approach to engage the community.

van Fleet Harding W. G

Des Moines Viewed as Center for Fake Morphine Ring

Des Moines is suspected as a hub for fake morphine peddlers linked to a Minneapolis narcotics investigation. Bottles labeled Wink and Company London contained magnesium carbonate sold as morphine, with 15 Minneapolis raids yielding $5,000 of fake morphine.

Des Moines Joseph M. Bransky Minneapolis Narcotic Squad Minneapolis Wink and Company London Jimmy Andrews Davenport Omaha St. Louis St. Paul Kansas City

Caretaker Fired Over Gull Incident on Webster Birthplace Farm

A farm caretaker was dismissed for an incident involving an old gull on the property tied to the site where Daniel Webster was born. The action followed the bird’s disruption of work and safety concerns.

Daniel Webster Washington County Lemley, Root & Littlefield J. W. Morton

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