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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1927

Page

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Germany seeks league aid to prevent Poland Lithuania clash

Berlin reports Germany plans to ask the League of Nations council for intercession to avert a potential war between Poland and Lithuania. After talks between Foreign Minister Stresmann and Litvinoff, fear rose that Poland might attack Lithuania and draw Russia in. NATO-like tensions heighten as diplomacies warn of a dangerous stand-off.

Berlin Germany League of Nations Council Poland Lithuania United Press Stresmann Litvinoff Russia

Two Nations Tie in Building Record

Geneva reports Germany and England leading postwar housing efforts. Germany built 106,592 homes in 1924 rising to 205,793 in 1926 with 150,000 new families yearly need. England started 1923 with 86,210 homes and reached 217,629 in 1926, totaling over 900,000 since 1919 as it fights the lodging shortage.

Geneva Germany England International Labor Bureau

Bethel church Women’s Missionary meeting heads to afternoon session

The Women’s Missionary society of Bethel Presbyterian church plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Nellie Jazzler presiding. Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wilson traveled from Kewanee Illinois after Thanksgiving to visit daughter Mrs. Lucy Errett and attended a Rotary gathering in Fairfield. Dundee Scotland reports 900 pupils with 14 Twin pairs. Fifty six American engineers fund a library clock for the University of Louvain as WWI memorial.

Women's Missionary Society of the Bethel Presbyterian Church Nellie Jazzler Frank L. Wilson Kewanee Ill Lucy Errett Fairfield Rotary Dundee Scotland University of Louvain

Carnegie funds extend college intellectual work nationwide

The Carnegie Corporation of New York will extend the intellectual activities of college men and women beyond commencement with $10,000 a year set aside for the work.

Carnegie Corporation of New York

Safety campaign in Chicago schools to continue

The Chicago Board of Education will extend its safety campaign until children's reactions to danger become automatic. The program, begun earlier, emphasizes training and awareness to reduce risk in school environments.

Chicago Board of Education

University forms board to guide religious interests

President Max Mason of the University of Chicago appointed a board of social service and religion to organize a constructive program for the religious interests of the university.

Max Mason The University of Chicago Social Service and Religion

YWCA Ballard School Expands Training Courses

The Ballard school of the YWCA in New York City adds training for waitressing and soda fountain work to its course offerings.

Ballard School New York City Waitre

Forbes Promises Interesting Facts as He Leaves Prison

Col. Charles R. Forbes former head of the U S Veterans Bureau is released from Leavenworth Prison. He vows to publish new facts about those responsible for his imprisonment and to vindicate his name and that of Dr. Frederick Brook and Warren G. Harding. He promises to expose those harming his reputation and says he will clear himself.

Federal ,Penitentiary Leavenworth Kas Col Charles R. Forbes United States Veterans’ Bureau Federal Penitentiary Forbes Frederick Brook North Pole Warren G. Harding

Skromme Loses Car as Assets Tied to Prosecution

Nevada Ta Nov 26 State Senator Lars Skromme of Roland loses his car after a court discovery of assets tied to frozen bank assets in Roland. Sheriff attaches the vehicle registered to Arkel S Skromme as creditors claim about 4000 dollars plus mortgages.

Nevada Lars Skromme Roland Roland Bank Skromme R. W. Nebergall Story County Arkel S. Skromme Senator Skromme

Subpoenas Served in Fall Sinclair Contempt Case

District Attorney Peyton Gordon prepared subpoenas for witnesses in the Fall Sinclair contempt case. Among those named are former Pennsylvania governor Pinchot and Burns agent McMullin who advised juror surveillance. Also cited are Ray Akers streetcar conductor and Don King reporter.

Washington Peyton Gordon Sinclair Pinchot Pennsylvania William J. McMullin Burns McMullin Ray Akers Don King Edward J. Kidwell Gordon Justice Siddons Kidwell U. S New York Chicago Harry F. Sinclair Magnate Sheldon Clark Mason Day William Sherman Charles L. Veitch Baltimore

Folsom Prison Revolt Leaders Tied to Hangings

California authorities move to hang six convicts deemed leaders of the Folsom prison strike that left eleven dead. Prosecutor Neil McAllister says two guards were killed and nine convicts wounded, with potential first degree murder charges and immediate trials after the inquest.

Folsomprison Cal California McAlister Tony Brown San Francisco Brown James Gregg Fresno Roy Bickes Los Angels Walter Burke Sacramento McAllister

Mrs Riley Returns to Crawfordsville After Family Visit

Mrs. F Riley arrived back in Crawfordsville last evening after visiting her daughter Mrs W A Delzell and her granddaughter Miss Beatrice Wil- 80n.

F. Riley Crawfordsville W. A. Delzell Beatrice

Bucharest Pauses as Premier Bratianu Lies in State

Bucharest remains calm as the body of Premier Ton Bratianu lies in state. Talks among Vintila Bratianu and opposition leader I Maniu over a coalition government loom after the funeral and shape the post funeral political path.

Bucharest Ton Bratianu Vintila Bratianu I. Maniu

Cardinal Bonzano Dies This Morning in Rome

Cardinal Bonzano former papal legate to Washington and organizer of the 1926 Eucharistic Congress in Chicago died today after a weeklong battle with a stomach tumor. He was 59 born 1867 in Castello Scazzoso. He served as papal delegate 1912 1920 and Returned to Rome in 1926 joining the college of cardinals.

Rome John Cardinal Bonzano Washington Chicago Monsignor Pina Beltrami Francis Spellman John Spellman Boston Cardinal Bonzano Vatican America Cardinal Castellero Scazzoso Italy Bonzano Wilson Pope Benedict Sacred College of Cardinals

Army Leads 14-2 in the 3rd Quarter

NEW YORK November 26 Army saved two touchdowns before the third quarter ended to take a 14 to 2 lead over Navy. Wilson scored both touchdowns, the second after Cagle intercepted a Navy pass near the four yard line. Navy had earlier managed a safety on a blocked punt.

Army New York Wilson Cagle Navy

Notre Dame Leads USC At Half On Soldiers Field

Notre Dame held a 7 to 6 lead over the University of Southern California at halftime on Soldiers Field. USC scored first on a Drury to Saunders forward pass with a blocked kick, then Rockne's squad responded with a long pass touchdown from Riley to Dahman and a successful kick by Dahman.

Chicago Notre Dame University of Southern California Soldiers Field California Drury Saunders Rockne Riley Dahman

Appeal for Concerted Action to Strengthen the American Home

The Iowa federation of women clubs urges ministers to preach "The American Home of Today" on November 27 and to mobilize district and county chairs and federated clubs. They call for widespread discussion in clubs and public announcements to support better homes through sermon topics and home-making efforts.

American Home Department Iown Federation of Women's Clubs Iowa Federated Clubs Federated Club American Home Department of I. RP. OW. C

Home debate in Iowa churches on modern family

Des Moines officials of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs announce tomorrow's discussion on whether the modern American home harms youth. Des Moines ministers agreed to address home problems amid the jazz age as chairwoman Mrs. Eugene Cutler leads the effort to focus on the home. The Finley vs Thorne estate hearing continues with L Salinger of Carroll presenting for the plaintiff in a note and collection suit between Jeffrey and WoRP Executors and the Thorne executrix.

Des Moines Iowa Eugene Cutler Homes Department The Federation Finley Thorne L. Salinger Carroll Clifford Thorne Wo RP Jeffrey

Babcock Opens Car Repair Shop on East Second Street

P. Ff. Babcock starts a new car repair business on East Second Street after seven years at the Dodge Garage.

P. Ff. Babcock East Second Street Dodge

Grange Sets Farm Demands For Congress

The National Grange outlines its forthcoming congressional petition urging higher tariffs. It calls for lower freight rates for wheat shippers, use of Muscle Shoals for fertilizer output, and continued Shipping Board supervision of the merchant marine. It also pushes export debenture plans, more agricultural research funds, debt retirement over tax cuts, and opposition to the European corridor.

Cleveland Congress United States Shipping Board National Grange Grange

Linemen Die in High Voltage Accident at Lone Tree Iowa

Two Iowa Electric linemen Delbert Willison and M A Wood were electrocuted while repairing a high power line near Lone Tree. Willison, 51, of Lineville, and Wood, 25, of Martelle, died almost instantly as 32 000 volts passed through their bodies. Rescue attempts failed.

Lone Tree Iowa Electric Company Delbert Willison Lineville M. A. Wood Martelle

Local Rotarians Attend Meeting at Fairfield

Local Rotarians and their wives traveled to Fairfield for an InterCity Rotary gathering hosted by the airfield club. Paul Harris founder of Rotary and ex-governor Bruce Gates spoke after a six thirty dinner at the Presbyterian church, with songs music stunts and entertainment.

Fairfield Airfield Club Paul Harris Rotary Presbyterian Church Bruce Gates Sith Mr. Harris William Louden Washington

Knights of Pythias Banquet Set for December 2

The Washington Knights of Pythias lodge announces a guest banquet on Monday evening December 2. Members should bring nonmember visitors and Iowa grand lodge officers are expected to attend talks. Lee Holland and committees plan the event with invitations extended to nearby lodges. About two hundred plus meals planned.

Washington Knights of Pythias Lodge Iowa

Cancel Swimming Show This Evening At The Y M C A

The swimming exhibition at the Y M C A pool held yesterday evening will not be repeated tonight. Secretary Carry Kreider announces the event, led by Lloyd Hill of Scotts Bluff Nebr, who previously ran YMCA swimming classes. Participants listed include Miss Anna Knottnerus, Lareille Schmoeller, Evelyn Crawford, Ruth Sartor, Lou Jean Stewart, Virginia Elgar, Ressa Willits, Ruth Mohr.

Carry Kreider Lloyd Hill Scotts Bluff Nebr Kreider Anna Knottnerus Lareille Schmoeller Evelyn Crawford Ruth Sartor Lou Jean Stewart Virginia Elgar Ressa Willits Ruth, Mohr

Coolidge to Unfold Farm Relief Plan for Congress

President Coolidge will submit a complete farm relief program in his annual message to Congress next week. The plan outlines broad principles for a future measure and likely reflects the Jardine surplus distribution idea via cooperative marketing bodies with government loans. It avoids an equalization fee and could reshape farm policy before the 1928 election.

Washington Coolidge Congress Agriculture Committees Farm Bloc

Man leaps from hospital window. man not injured

Authorities attribute a mental lapse due to fear of a forthcoming operation as Arthur Green of Missouri Valley leapt from a third floor hospital window. Green fought off an intern and a nurse trying to stop him. officials say he was not a mental patient upon admission two days earlier.

Council Bluffs Arthur Green Missouri Valley Green

Blind veteran receives back pay and lifetime pension

James Laird, a World War I blind veteran from Council Bluffs, was granted back pay totaling 2700 dollars and a monthly pension of 200 dollars for life by the government after years on the street selling pencils. He lost his sight due to war injuries and supports a wife and four children.

Council Bluffs James Laird Laird

New Haven Union to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The New Haven union will convene Thursday afternoon with member Helen Wolt. Attendees are asked to bring a darning needle and thimble for a forthcoming sewing activity.

New Haven Union Helen Wolt

Local figures listed in community notices

Marjorie Pratt and Alice Hayes appear among a column of names followed by Lloyd Hill Francis Wilson Roger Wilson Don Welsh William Sartor Horace Allen James Quesy Rex Nelson Bill Kreider. The fragment suggests a civic or social notices context listing residents or participants.

Marjorie Pratt Alice Hayes Lloyd Hill Francis Wilson Roger Wilson Don Welsh Wiliam, Sartor Horace Allen James Quesy Rex Nelsson Bill Kreider

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