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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1928

Page

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King Shows Gains as Pleurisy Lingers at London Palace

An official bulletin from London reports King’s condition improving after pleurisy. The health update notes continued improvement, with the king cheerful at times and receiving visitors including Lord Dawson of Penn and the Duke of York. The queen remained steadfast, and the king is kept in a sound chamber with nurses in attendance and liquid nourishment only.

London King Age Stanley Hewett Lord Dawson of Penn Duke of York

Journal Radio Poll Reflects Listener Dissatisfaction

Radio fans sent 600 letters and 800 coupons to the Journal's editor this week voicing widespread disappointment with the new federal radio commission rules. Des Moines station WHO drew 274 votes as favorite, with WOC Davenport second at 228, and Chicago's WGN and KYW following. Replies from Washington county towns show many shut‑ins rely on radio for entertainment, urging changes to restore reception.

Federal Radio Commission WHO Des Moines WOC Davenport Chicago WGN KYW Wington Community Daveurer Washington County Washington

President Coolidge Faces Dilemma Over Gifts Piling Up

Washington November 24. President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge confront a flood of gifts since he took office including dogs coons a wallaby a tiger cub rugs pottery and other curiosities. The White House records show about a million miles of tin and many items slated for a presidential museum. Some gifts have already been given away or stored in Massachusetts and Northampton.

Washington Idge White House Mr. Coolidge Coolidge Vermont Massachusetts Hills Northampton Ms. Coolidge Massachusetts Wallaby Rebecca the Coon

Senators Back Special Session as Mt Pleasant Prepares

Mount Pleasant seeds political action for a special Washington session to push tariff revisions and farm relief bills while planning a pivotal Thanksgiving clash between Mt Pleasant and Washington high schools. President Coolidge hosts a breakfast with fifteen senators to discuss the short session agenda.

MT. Pleasant Washington Coolidge President Coolidge White House Congress Curtis Smoot Glenn Jett Sackeett Shortridge McNary Borah Dale Gott Steiner Warren Hale Waterman Key

Forecast Mostly Fair During Week

Weather outlook for the period of Nov 28 to Dec 1. For the Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains, mostly fair weather with brief precipitation in the north, varying temperatures but mostly above normal at the start and lower toward the close.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

Accident injures Charles Beatty near West Monroe street

Charles Beatty Hurt Charis on road No 2 west of town when an automobile struck his wagon and the team ran away. Both horses injured and Beatty escaped serious harm. Dr and Mrs J A Lloyd, visiting from Williamsburg, reside at 1008 East Washington Street.

Charis Monroe Street Mr. Beatty J. A. Lloyd Williamsburg Washington C.J. Lew East Washington Street

Livingston Wins Semi Final Debate

Livingston wins the Ames law department semi final at Harvard experience. Bill King and Hugo Enberg of Wheeling West Virginia reported victory, advancing to the finals next spring as part of a rigorous elimination contest demanding deep legal knowledge.

SV. Livingston Bill King Bill Hugo Enberg Wheeling West Virgin Law Harford University Harvard

Hoover Ship Struck by Storm on Mexican Coast

President elect Herbert Hoover faced a fierce gale aboard the Maryland en route to Latin America. The ship rode 70 mph winds, waves washing decks, sailors scrambling, while Hoover stayed on deck briefly, then slept as aviation crews and crew battled to save a seaplane and maintain course. Inaugural plans were discussed amid the storm and heavy sea.

Hoover Mexican U.S. S$ Mary Land Anapala Herbert Hoover Maryland Uhe Mary] Land Gulf of Tehaunt Pee Kimber Voight Corsair Kimberly Nalther

McNary-Kangon Farm Relief Bill Aims to Please Coolidge

Washington November 24 A new farm relief measure shaping the McNary Hangen bill to satisfy Coolidge and mirror Hoover’s farm plan is being drafted by Senator McNary Oregon with agriculture department help. The 250 million stabilization board would back a home market, buy surplus crops, and work through producer councils and stabilization corporations to manage surpluses and exports. The bill may be sent to Congress early in the short session, with hopes for swift signing.

Boral Senator Oral Idaho Hoover Congress Awashington McNary Representive Oregon Agriculture Department Coolidge St. Louis Lee Federal Farm Board Senate

Football Scores Summary From Weekend Oct 1929

Halt Town defeats Michigan 7 to 3 while Minnesota shuts out Wisconsin 6 to 0. Drake beats Ames 6 to 0. Illinois leads Ohio 2 to 0 in the first period. Purdue 7 over Indiana 0 and Missouri 0 over Kansas 0.

Halt Town Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Drake Ames Illinois Ohio Purdue Indiana Missouri Kansas

Keota Dominates Richland 51 to 0 In Home Victory

Keota high school routed Richland 51 to 0 on the Keota field Friday afternoon. The lopsided win showcased reserve players in the second and fourth quarters. Keota faces Wellman on Thanksgiving in the final game of the season, a long-standing yearly clash.

Keota Richland Isilly Wellman

Wind storms bring death and damage across regions

Across sea and land wide gusts spawned wrecks and casualties. In Nebraska Omaha hangs on to news of ax murders and mob fears as a suspect confronts identification while authorities pursue the case. Global storms roll on with ships lost, crews saved, and ports calling for aid as typhoons lash Philippine seas and Holland faces gales.

British Isles Scotland Hefrenwijk Chislehurst Fishguard Bay Aehors Gore Philippine Islands Memphis Mari

Runaway team injures man in field near Fairfield

Paur field Nov 24, in Jefferson county hospital serious injuries to Simpson 58 of Ainsworth after a team of horses ran away near Fairfield. Simpson pitched forward striking his head on pavement as his son Jacob and others escaped unharmed. Witnesses Wells and W. C. line and neighbors were en route to a farm sale when the incident occurred.

Paur Simpson Ainsworth Jefferson County Jederpson Laird LE. Wells W. C.line Fairfield Richland

Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday

NBC Midwest network listing for Sunday includes WEAF NBC at 6 CST with Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Frederick Stock and Atwater Kent hour featuring Reinald Werrenrath recital. Also NJ New York Philharmonic at 8:30 from WARC, Moran and Mack comedy, Frank E. Harling opera Light from Ste Agnes, and other network programs across WOR WJZ and more.

United States NBC Midwest Wpms Wor WHO WOW WDAF WCCO Chicago Symphony Orchestra Frederick Stock WEAF Reinald Werrenrath Atwater Kent Hour Josef Hoeman Newark New York Philharmonic Symphony WARC Columbia Moran and Mack Frank E. Harling Ste. Agnes Vitaphone WJZ CST Roxy WPG Atlanti Handel Atlantic

Tragic Road Collision Kills Velma Foster At Scene

Velma Foster, 20, died after running in front of a car in an apparent roadside incident. Eyewitnesses reported a driver named Will Get, who described the unfolding moments as a vehicle approached. Porter testified that the event occurred when Foster stepped into the road, leading to her fatal injuries.

Sen Velma Foster Feiss

Sage Again Heads Chautauqua Assn in Washington County

The Washington County Chautauqua Association elected Frank R. Sage as president for another term. Directors reorganized for the year, reporting last year’s deficit and voting to shorten the season to August 14 to 22, reduce expenses, and secure a strong program with contracts to follow. Elizabeth Dawson named secretary. C. M. Keck named treasurer. Hugh H. McCleery named vice president. The board aims for a banner Chautauqua season in Washington. Helen Breese returned from Town City after illness of her uncle Richard Reese, who died Thursday.

Washington County Chautauqua YM. C. A C. M. Keck Frank R. Sage Hugh H. McCleery Elizabeth Dawson Dc. M. Keck Chautauqua Washington Helen Breese Town City Richard Reese Thursda

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