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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1928

Page

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King George III Condition Report Amid Restless Night

London reports unofficially that King George showed a restless night with fluctuating fever as an official bulletin at 11 a.m. stated he had not fully rested. Crowds gathered near Buckingham Palace amid rain and winds as Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson left the king’s suite after more than two hours.

London Ead George Stanley Hewett Dawson F Penn Buckingham Palace Stanley Hewett Sar Tord

Drakesville Man Named Agent for Rock Island

Lewis Goodlander of Kesville Town is named the new Rock Island station agent in Washington, succeeding H W Russell who retires December 1 after twenty five years. Goodlander, senior in tenure and efficiency, will start December first with checkout to follow. Russell retires on pension at age seventy and will move to southern California with Mrs Russell for a few months while remaining a Washington resident.

Lewis Goodlander Kesville Town Rock Island Railroad Washington Hww. Russell Goodlander Russell Rock Island Mr. Goodlander Dutie Mr. Russell Mra. Russell California

Five Best Radio Features On NBC-WABC-WJL Networks

Tuesday's radio lineup highlights WEAF with Kathleen Stewart and a pianist, WJZ with music and composers, WLW Cincinnati showcasing a symphonic set, WABC with United Light Opera Company, and WOR Newark offering a recital by Herbert Hebarstone and Katherine Bacon.

WEAF NBC Ready Orchestra Kathleen Stewart WJZ WLW Cincinnati WABC Columbia United Light Opera Company WOR Newark Herbert He Harstone Katherine Bacon

Hoover May Shift Prohibition Enforcement to Justice Department

Washington reports President-elect Hoover plans to move prohibition enforcement from the treasury to the federal justice department. Sources say Hoover will include the idea in his inaugural address and push for congressional action. Proponents argue the change would improve coordination between agencies and strengthen enforcement nationwide.

Hoover Federal Justice Department Washington Herbert Hoover Treasury Justice Department Anti-saloon League Harding Congress Prohibition Tory

Washington High School Pounds Sigourney 54 to 0 In Prep Tilt

Washington high school football led by quarterback Reinert and back Fisher crushed Sigourney 54 to 0 on Thursday. Fisher, Bain, and Lytle scored multiple touchdowns as reserves saw action in the second half while Washington did not punt and dominated from kickoff to end.

Washington Sigeutaey Washinston High School Bacel Waymack Kaley Sigour Kout Hod” Mice Mt. Pleasant Sigourney Fisher Bain Lytle Ty Rain McAvoy Lytlene Sigourney T Pase Ses Benson Gallagher Zeck Layton Davidson Brown Reinert Enter Tain Kort Tucker Nelson Young Raymond Shuma Jones Westermark Flick Kiesey

Frankle Introduces Talking Pictures at Local Theatre

Senesta announces that the Graham theatre will install the Oroth otone sound device, an innovation by Harry Re Frankle and partner Sebesta. First synchronized film to be shown the week of December 2 after successful out of town tests. Managers praised the device as simple yet advanced, with several talking pictures contracted.

Mans Senesta Reshamn Harry Re Frankle Mr. Sebesta Graham Sebesta

Typhoon Rakes Southern Luzon in Severe Philippine Storm

Manila reports a brutal typhoon sweeping southern Luzon with winds near 70 mph. The storm causes millions in damage and disrupts production of new inventions amid limited factory output and delayed orders from theater managers and suppliers.

Manila Philippine Islands Luzon

Week-end European storm claims over 100 lives

A week-end gale across Europe, surpassing a prior storm, has killed well over 100 people with many missing aboard ships and trains. Reports cite 21 ships wrecked, 17 missing, and extensive flooding from Britain to France, Ireland, and Denmark as maritime and inland disasters mount.

Europe Cas Alziers

Crying of Baby Saves Family as House Burns

In Des Moines a Benton family awoke to a fire that trapped them inside a burning home. Mrs Benton escaped with the infant, while her husband carried another child to safety. Benton’s father, awakened by the danger, crawled outside as the roof collapsed.

Des Moines Iso Weing Benton Fla

New Haven Church Holds Homecoming

About one hundred residents attended the New Haven church homecoming service yesterday afternoon at 2 34. Attendees came from Keota Washington West Chester and surrounding area. Rev CE Hamilton of Prairie Flower led prayer and scripture, a song service was led by Frank, and Rev FB Fale of Denver Colorado spoke as pastor of the church.

New Haven Keota Washington West Chester CE. Hamilton Prairie Flower Fectured Frank i FB. Fale Denver Colorado Astor

Simpson Funeral Rites Held for William Simpson

Ainsworth mourns as services are held at the hired Presbyterian church for William Simpson born May 1874 in Iowa. He died Saturday after a buggy crash near Fairfield while visiting his son Laird. Survived by wife Fannie Nicholson and four children Laird Charles Lillian Vera, with many relatives across Iowa communities.

Ainsworth William Simpson Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield W. B. McCrory Simpson Fairfield Hospital Ur. Simpson Inez Jaianapolis Aiwfaska County Lowa J.B Jane Adams Simpson Fannie Nicholson Laird Charles Lillian l Vera Tnee Taney Brothers All Brothers Riggs What Cheer Ruth Morris Velda King Town City Calvin Impson Muscatine Leslie Ad Innes Blacketer Barnes City Ainsworth Baptist

Withdrawal of 26 man Binejacket Battalion from Nicaragua

The Navy Department announced today that the Binejacket Battalion of 26 men has been withdrawn from Nicaragua and is returning to its base. Navy vessels Vega and Kanawha are also noted in the movement, as part of the west coast operations.

Washington Binejacket Navy Vega Kanawha Navy Department

Election riots reported in Mexico

A Puebla dispatch to Unive ral states several were killed and 30 wounded in Sunday local elections. The report notes heavy clashes and violence as polls closed and crews faced unrest, with further details scarce.

Mexico Mexico CN Univeral Puebla

Hoover Chosen to Tour Central and South America

Herbert Hoover arrives in Amapala Honduras aboard the U S S Maryland for a Central and South American tour. The party plans a shore visit at La Union and Corinto Nicaragua before continuing to Punt Costa Rica and San Jose Costa Rica with officials aboard and local welcomes.

Hoover Honduras Central South America Salvador Amapala Herbert Hoover Maryland U.S Mary Enroute Honduran Herbert Gulf of 1 Lana la Union Corinto Nicaragua Hoover Party Adolfo Ding Jose — Maria Moncado Emiliano Champo Corento Diaz Moncada Chamorro Costa Rica Davis San Josey Costa Tea

Curtain Rise on Legion Play at 8 15 Tonight

The An fam Legion home talent play Sie ty Miles an Hout will be presented at the Graham tonight with doors opening for general seating and a special matinee for schoolchildren at four o clock. Proceeds go toward Leon Beatty Post equipment. cast features Preston Wolf Dr iter Kerr Roy Finch Leland Carris Everett Barham Ed Squire Relph Woods Rodney Arnold Muldred Crain ernice Adrian Harriet Baretty Marie Jackson and more with a chorus of Anita Pratt Helen Payne Hilda Brow Wilkins Eloise Mallory Leavelle Parcell Esa Burhan Invelite Sehmoeller and others.

Anfam Legion Graham Grahe Leon Beatty Post Preston Wolf Dr. Iter Dre Kerr Roy Finch Leland Carris T Everette Barham Ed Squire Relph Woods Rodney” Arnold Muldred Cral Nernice Adrian Harriet Bare Retty Marie Helen Payne Hilda Brow Ools Wilkins Eloise Mallory Levelle|uise Leona Parcell Esa Burhan Invelite Sehmoeller Ogleets Mrfred Brown Alice Fishburn Lucille Arr Mac Mangold Ruthsfobr Vielen McConaustiey Evelyn Bam Brick Bane Meg Marimaa

No Mail Delivery on Thanksgiving Day

Post office service will not deliver mail on Thanksgiving Day. Office hours end at 11 o clock in the morning before holiday closure. Patrons should plan accordingly and ensure all mail is received in time for processing.

Funeral of Mrs Maitlen Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs Ellem Kuhn Maitlen are set for Tuesday at 10 30 AM at Se Jones Funeral Home with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery She died Saturday at her daughter Mrs Harvey Bowers East Moline from pneumonia after influenza She was widow of Sam Maitlen and had lived on a farm southwest of town Earlier lived on a farm near town with her children She had been in East Moline since last May She leaves two brothers and two sisters and a son Ernie Maitlen of East Moline Also present are Mrs Andy Farvier of Friedton and Mrs Karl Barnett of Evansville Ind a granddaughter Mrs Joseph Simmering of Fleming Colo is here for the funeral services Mr Adams of Katona was a business caller in Washington Saturday

Ellem (Kuhn) Maitlen Se. Jones Elm Grove Maislen Harvey Bowers East Moline Maitien Sam Maitien Malden Bowers Andy Fare [Vier Friedton Karl Barnett Evansville Ind Ernie Maiden Haxton Colo Topeka Kan Joseph Simmering Fleming, Colo

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