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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
1
In Chicago a coroner's court session turned deadly when Sam Vinci, brother of two murder victims, shot and killed John Monato, a key witness who testified he did not know Mike Vinci. Sam escaped as the feud widened with prior family killings nearby.
White House physician Major James F Coupal arrived at Plymouth Vermont to aid Colonel John Calvin Coolidge Sr in his heart disease struggle and to discuss spending the winter in Washington with the president seeking health improvement and possible care arrangement.
J H McFarlane former Iowa House speaker from Waterloo said he would like a term in the state senate but thinks it is too early to declare candidacy. He indicated interest in pursuing public office without committing to a run.
Noblesville Ind Nov 21 Davis C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan was moved to Michigan City to begin a life term for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis She died April 14 after swallowing poison following an alleged abduction and attack Stephenson denied delay to seek a new trial citing a remaining legal challenge.
Three women named Mrs. Sarah Golden Mrs. Lee Harris and Mrs. Emma Harris alleged to have stolen $4 000 in fur coats and claimed Peoria homes are held in Quincy Illinois for trial. A Sioux City warrant is issued and an officer heads for Quincy. They face additional charges in St Joseph Missouri and an unknown man is sought as possible accomplice.
Manila reports Dr. Luther B. Bowley head of the Bureau of Education attributes weak public school teaching to inadequate pay. He notes municipal teachers, who make up 98 percent of elementary staff, earn about 23 dollars and 70 cents monthly.
Clara Morris once called the greatest emotional actress of the English speaking stage died of heart disease in New Jersey at age 79. The performer known as the woman of sorrows left no surviving relatives and died at the home of C. M. Herold.
Governor Hammill said he will travel to Washington during the week of December 1 to present Iowa agricultural needs to President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine. He will inform federal officials of farmers' relief requests but declined to disclose recommendations.
Dr. Paul Frederick Peck, 20 years on Grinnell College faculty and a history professor at Northwestern University, died. A native of Iowa he also taught at a Pennsylvania normal school. He is survived by a widow and two daughters.
Carl L. Marquardt aged 19 former Burlington High School football captain in 1923 died suddenly from blood poisoning in Burlington Iowa The Associated Press reports he attended Coe College at Cedar Rapids last year
Paris reports that stenographers and typists can join a union guaranteeing a $26 monthly minimum wage, with non stenographer typists earning at least $24. Apprentices should earn $17 to $22 per month, as the profession seeks fair pay.
Iowa Wesleyan 22 Graceland 14 and multiple other county game results list a broad set of scores from various schools including Des Moines East 25 Roosevelt 6 and Anamosa 54 Manchester 0. The tally shows a mix of decisive and close outcomes across several towns and programs.
Des Moines sources report state Senator M L Bowman who had served as speaker and organizer for the state farm bureau federation since the last assembly has resigned from that post.
The Mississippi Valley association plans a bond funded inland waterway program at its seventh annual convention in St Louis November 23 and 24. President James T. Smith says the gathering will unite over 400 civic agricultural and trade groups with more than 1000 representatives to push for completion of adopted projects via bonds.
The American debt commission declined the first formal offer for funding Romania’s debt and sent a counter proposal to Bucharest. The formula mirrors the British American settlement with changes to fit Romania’s case. Rumania’s promises a reply by Tuesday and both sides expect a settlement.
Harry Baumgardner a farmer and business man of Nora Springs Iowa was struck and crushed by the flywheel of a tractor propelling a corn shredder he was using he died shortly after the accident late yesterday afternoon in Nora Springs Iowa.
More than 800 residents signed a petition seeking the discharge of City Marshal George Hooker after he shot a valuable dog that caused a disturbance. The action follows local concerns about law enforcement conduct.
Des Moines Iowa November 20 State Senator M L Bowman of Blackhawk County announced his candidacy for United States senator in the next year’s Republican primary. He had just ended ties with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation where he worked as an organizer. He criticized the lack of a square deal for farmers and warned against letting big business prosper at agriculture’s expense.
W. W. Haight, 69, a contractor from Sioux City, died today from internal injuries suffered when struck by a street car last Thursday.
Sac County State Bank in Sac City closes with deposits near 600000, the second Sac City county bank to shut this month as frozen assets caused both closures.
Pittsburgh hosts a conference starting November 27 under Carnegie Institute of Technology to explore whether movies have supplanted legitimate theatre. Leaders in arts education will study community theatre impact and how colleges promote serious drama nationwide. A Carnegie Tech survey shows 75 percent of colleges include dramatic education. Iowa City notes Iowa University prepares for basketball after football season, with a Dec 5 game vs St Louis University and 25 players practicing in the new armory.
Washington dispute over a vacant L Enfant site seeks a Roosevelt memorial or alternative. Debates swirl over status of Roosevelt as one of the nation’s three greatest figures, versus other commemorations and timing, with Congress poised to revisit the 1925 resolution.
Sioux City Iowa witnessed a bread war as bakers boycotted a chain of six stores last night. Fremont Nebraska bread shipments arrived by motor truck to meet retail demand while Council Oak quotes set two loaves for 15 cents in all Sioux City stores.
Paris dispatch reports Richard Bret Harte killed himself after a quarrel with a young English woman. A delayed special delivery letter from the beloved, promised within three hours, never arrived. Harte wrote a final letter as he died, the postman delivering the missive only after his death.
General Erich Ludendorff denounces President von Hindenburg for backing the Locarno treaties in a Munich fascist newspaper statement. He claims Hindenburg risks his fame by signing a document he calls a shameful and dishonorable pact and urges resignation to preserve past glory.
William McDorman, 65, was struck by an automobile driven by Edward Leonard near Blairstown Indiana. He died from injuries sustained after Leonard failed to see him while walking along the road.
London reports a frog's song mimicking Romeo courting Juliet as a bull frog performs near a pond. Dr Kingsley Noble described the frog inflating its throat like a tenor during a demonstration to the London Zoological Society. Muscatine reports a fire destroyed the Automatic Gravel Company plant.
A large Iowa contingent greets the Hawkeyes upon arrival in Los Angeles for the USC game. Coaches Minnick and Devine face a tough task as 90,000 fans prepare for a 2:20 p m kickoff with weather favoring the Trojans and Captain Griffin highlighted in welcoming ceremonies.
Michigan leads Minnesota 21 0 in the third period while Chicago trails Wisconsin 7 6 in the second. Northwestern dominates Notre Dame 3 0 in the first. Ohio and Illinois play tight as Ninois 14 Kansas 0 leads 2nd period scores. Drake and Ames idle in second. Harvard and Yale deadlocked 0 0. Indiana trails Purdue 0 6 in the second. Missouri defeats Kansas 7 0 in the first period.
The Dowager Queen Alexandra received a private family funeral at Sandringham today. The king queen and close relatives attended a service led by Rev Dr Grant in the queen’s bedside room. A coincidence noted as Sandringham’s 35 year visitor book was signed minutes before the queen’s death.
Mrs. W. D. Hakes of Shambaugh is in serious condition after her husband, aged 70, attacked her with a flatiron and beat her. he later searched for a gun to shoot himself and was committed to the state hospital after her screams brought help.
At Ferry Field Ann Arbor on home coming day Michigan and Minnesota met under ideal weather for the Western Conference title clash. Forty eight thousand fans filled the stadium as the Wolverines hosted the Gophers in a premier football game.
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