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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1923

Page

1

New German Cabinet Efforts Fail To Gain Ground

Berlin reports indicate Dr Henrich F Albert failed to form a new German cabinet with nationalist support. President Eberts invitation to Albert sparks nationalist resentment as talks continue without a clear coalition outlook. Belgians seize German rolling stock at Duisburg and Hamborn over indemnity demands linked to the 1922 Graff assassination.

Associated Press Berlin Henrich F. Albert Treasury Dr. Albert Ebert KR. BR Brussels Duisburg Hamborn Germany Belgium Lieuttenant Graff Waseendorf

Gas Mine Explosion Kills Two at Orient Illinois

The Chicago Wilmington and Franklin coal company Orient mine No 1 reports two dead and thirteen injured after a gas explosion this morning near West Frankfort Illinois. Rescue teams brought all entombed workers to surface and most of the 922 employees are accounted for with fourteen unaccounted for likely involved in rescue efforts.

Associated Press West Frankfort Chicago, Wilmington and Franklin Coal Company Orient Chicago Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company George B. Harrington Harrington Frankfort Navy

Selecting a Jury to Try Boyd Case in Fairfield

Jury selection began in district court for A. J. Boyd of Fairfield accused of knowingly receiving stolen goods. Venue changed from Jefferson County. defense by Loyd Duke Ottumwa. State attorneys are Ralph Munro and J. G. Barwise. Some jurors excused. others to return next week.

A. J. Boyd Fairfield Jefferson County Loyd Duke Ottumwa Ralph Munro J. G. Barwise Charles A. Dewey Jap Bidwell Boyd Millerva Lewis Katy RB. Jenkins Dewey

Farm Bureau Plans Laws for Farmers in Des Moines

The Iowa Farm Bureau federation legislative committee studies state agriculture laws for codification in the special session. It reviews more than 270 classes of legislation affecting farmers and focuses on drainage and other agricultural codes drafted by the code commission.

Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Committee Code Commission

Nominations Begin for UK House of Commons Election

London reports nominations for 615 seats ahead of the December 6 election. Conservatives expect a record set, Liberals close behind, Laborites also strong in a three cornered contest. Some Conservative speakers report threats of violence while defending platforms in east London. Lloyd George accuses Baldwin over debt settlement.

Associated Press London House of Commons Baldwin United States David Lloyd George Lloyd George

Hiram W Johnson Opens California Senatorial Campaign in Chicago

United States senator Hiram W. Johnson arrives in Chicago to launch his campaign as the only avowed Republican presidential candidate. He will speak tomorrow night at a Cook County real estate board dinner and is expected to meet with William Wrigley Jr. and Illinois GOP leaders.

Associated Press Chicago Hiram W. Johnson California Cook County Johnson William Wrigley Jr Illinois Republican Committee

Corn Huskers of Two States Meet in Des Moines Contest

John Rickleman of Mt Hamill Iowa and HW D Paul of Ipavn AL competed for the corn husker title in Des Moines Iowa Both contestants used hooks and started at 10 30 am with a noon break then planned husking again at 2 pm The crowd numbered in the hundreds as the duel continued for a scheduled 3 30 pm finish Rickleman had set a 38 bushel in 1 5 hour record while Paul boasted a 255 bushels in ten hours.

Associated Press Des Moines John Rickleman Mt. Hamill Iowa HW. D. Paul Ipavn Johnston Station Rickleman Paul Lowan

Bank at Riverside Opens Doors Today

DES MOINES Nov 4 The First State bank of Riverside Iowa was incorporated with a capital of thirty thousand dollars William Tener serves as president Riverside had no bank for weeks after the failure of Citizens Ravings and the Riverside State banks

Des Moines First State Bank of Riverside Towa William Tener Citizens Ravings Riverside State Banks

Senate Republicans Plan Conference for Leadership Picks

Senator Lodge announces a Senate Republican conference next Saturday to select the majority leader, president pro tem, and party whip. Democrats anticipate a Monday meeting before the 68th Congress opens, with Senator Robinson of Arkansas named Democrat leader and Senator Pittman of Nevada as likely minority pro tem choice and Senator Gerry of Rhode Island as Democrat whip. Senator Cummins of Iowa remains in question.

Thesassociated Washington, D. C Senate Lodge Robinson Arkansas Pittman Nevada Gerry Rhode Island Cummins Iowa

Burris Charged With Murder to Go Before Grand Jury

Robert Burris, charged with slaying Mrs. Eric Rose, planned to appear before a Boone Iowa grand jury today after pleading not guilty at arraignment. He is held without bond. Burris was arrested in Peoria Illinois last week and brought to Boone secretly.

Tress Boone Robert Burris Eric Rose Justice Court Jerris Peoria

Tragedy in Confluence Fire Kills Roscoe Family

Samuel Roscoe his wife and seven children perished when a hillside home in Confluence Pennsylvania burned early today. All eight bodies were recovered from the rubble.

Associated Press Confluence Samuel Roscoe

Senator La Follette Next In Line For Key Chair

The text questions which of his two current posts the senator from Wisconsin, leader of the Progressive bloc, will relinquish in the coming Congress as he stands next in line for the chairmanship of the Senate pro tempore post or the Interstate Commerce Committee.

Congress Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Senator la Follette Wisconsin Progressive Bloc

Poisoned liquor causes multiple deaths in two cities

Poisoned liquor killed five people in Philadelphia and sent many others to hospitals. In Pittsburgh seven deaths over seven days were linked to tainted booze, prompting joint action by city, county, and federal authorities to curb bootleggers meeting pre holiday demand.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pittsburg

Uncle Eben Quips On Race Boss Calling Him Last Dollar

A colorful Old South remark has Uncle Eben declaring that a race boss would be named Last Dollar since nothing else runs faster than the pace of the era. The humorous jab captures local dialect and character in a vivid exchange.

Uncle Eben

League of Nations analyzes Europe finances and debts

Geneva dispatch reports 14 European and related economies have cut costs but rising public debts erode savings. It notes France British and American debt multipliers, deflation effects, and Finland Sweden Switzerland and South Africa as relative debt leaders in recovery. It cites US British funding acts and private repurchase of loans in 1919 1924.

Geneva United States League of Nations Finland South Africa Switzerland Sweden United States Congress Netherlands America

Murder of Youth Unsolved in Chicago Shooting

Free man L Tracy a Commonwealth Edison technician and University of Chicago student was found shot on a south side street near campus. Police see possible robbery motive but detect no labor trouble. watch and $41 remained in his pockets. Tracy, 23, was a newspaper correspondent with several young women including a minister's daughter and a married woman. Detectives suspect he was abducted by a band of rioters and killed after resisting robbery.

Associated Press Chicago Freeman L. Tracy Commonwealth Edison Company University of Chicago Tracy University Electrical Workers Union

Woman admits shooting of boy in Cedar Rapids

Sadie Morton and her sister Alice Morton confessed to shooting 14 year old Elsworth Jakubee last night, believing he was an attacker about to desphyxiate their family with a gas or powder. The boy remains in serious condition with a bullet wound to the lung. no charges filed.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Sadie Morton Elsworth Jakubee Morton Sisters Alice

Fly Flags at Half Mast on Wednesday for Clifford Thorne

A movement to place flags around the square at half mast on Wednesday continues, honoring Washington citizen Clifford Thorne who died in London two weeks ago. Thorne served the country with distinction and fought in the Spanish American war. Col. M. C. Mumma and Col. D. J. Palmer support the proposal.

Clifford Thorne Washington London Thorne M. C. Mumma Olwa City D. J. Palmer

Journal Sightings Prompt Merchants Message

A reader urges merchants with a terse reminder I saw your s in the Journal. The line hints at a local notice or ad reference and invites attention to a published item.

Forbes once a deserter tied to vet bureau records

War department officials turned over records to the Senate veterans committee showing Charles R Forbes former director of the veterans bureau was dropped from the army roll as a deserter at one time. The files indicate he was later apprehended served out his enlistment and discharged without trial.

Associated Press Washington War Department Charles R. Forbes Senate Veterans’ Committee Department Forbes

Thank Offering at West Chester Methodist Church

The Woman's Home Missionary Society conducted a thank offering during the regular preaching hour with music by the youth and a Florence Gardner solo. Mrs. W. W. Bowers of Washington delivered an engaging talk on Home Mission Work, and the total collection reached $113.71.

Woman's Home Missionary Society The West Chester Methodist Church Florence Gardner W. W. Bowers Washington

Diamond salesman robbed of 200000 in Omaha

Wil Hoffman a Chicago diamond salesman said three men robbed him of diamonds worth 200000 as he got off a street car in Omaha. He was beaten with a blunt instrument and several men were held for questioning.

Omaha Neb Wil Hoffman Chicago

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