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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1922

Page

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Father of Mrs Tiernan No 2 Is Wrathful

Report from Hansell Iowa details conflict among John P Tiernan Blanche Rash Brimmer Tiernan and others. Rev Charles Hawn bars interviews with his daughter and asserts she has done all she will. Attorney Hoover meets with Mrs Tiernan and explores action against Tiernan.

Tiernan NO. 2 Associated Press Hansell. Laws John P. Tiernan South Bend Chas. Hawn Tiernan Marsh Utown Iowa Hoover John South Bend Ind John Ps. Tiernen Blanche Hawn-Tash-Brimmer-Tiernan Hansell Frances Pulaski Blane Tierman

Britain to Scrap No More Warships Under Treaty

In the House of Commons Kyres Monsell, financial secretary to the Admiralty, said Britain will scrap no additional warships under the Allied disarmament treaty until other nations have met their quotas and taken action.

Associated Press London Great Britain House of Commons Kyres Monsell Admiralty

Frozen water’s bursting power defeats receptacle strength

No receptacle TM has ever been made with sufficient strength to resist the bursting power of frozen water.

Missing Children In Fire At High Point School

Covington Georgia November 29 Searchers comb debris of the burned High Point Community School for twelve missing children after a fire yesterday that destroyed the building and cost at least three lives. Fifteen children were buried and thirty five injured. One teacher was probably fatally burned. Three bodies recovered yet unidentified. Authorities recheck pupil lists to reduce the missing count.

Associated Press Covington, Ga High Point Community

House Passes Shipping Bill in 208 to 184 Vote

The U S House of Representatives approved a government aid shipping bill with a final tally of 208 for and 184 against. The Edmons liquor amendment was removed from the measure and a Democratic bid to reconside r was defeated 215 to 172.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Administration House of Representatives House Edmons

Hear Arguments In Sears Case Today

Final arguments were made by both sides in the J. R. Sears murder case in Leon. Sears the guards man testified that he fired no shot at Blodgett and that his firing occurred beneath no railway car while other shots were fired nearby. The jury was expected to be sent for deliberation that afternoon.

Associated Pres Leon J. R. Sears LL. B. & Q. Guardsman C. A. Blodgett Creston Sears Blodgett

Pruning Tips for Shone Plant Branches

When branches of the shone plant begin to die clip them off This helps keep the plant in good shape and healthy form for continued growth.

Chinese Swords Were Used 4,000 Years Ago Scholars Say

Chinese scholars claim iron swords appeared in China about 4000 years ago marking an early metalworking milestone. The assertion highlights ancient weaponcraft and technological development in early Chinese history.

A Jar Is Apt to Fellow Women In Conversation

A humorous note from the Boston Transcript warns that a man’s joke about a woman's appearance may backfire. The piece ribbed readers on tact and social awkwardness in early 20th century conversation.

Boston Transcript

Championship High School Football Team of Southeastern Iowa

A-era photograph shows the Washington high school football squad with Cunningham missing. Front row includes Fields DuBois Rice Easley McGugin Boice Francis Skipton. Brookhart Fresiners Daniels Macon Dusenbery Frank Skipton Durst Molesworth Waymack. back row lists second team players Date Neill Fulton Longer Casey Showalter Pisher Bramer Rhodes Jackson Bevin. assistants Lloyd Edgar and Arthur Dickinson appear nearby.

Washington High Cunningham Fields DuBois Rice Easley McGugin Boice Francis Skipton Brookhart Fresiners Daniels

Federal Officials Urged to Enforce Dry Law Nationwide

In Washington on November 29 the Associated Press reports federal authorities are urged to cooperate with prohibition agencies to curb 18th Amendment violations. Federal attorneys are instructed to push all liquor cases to the limit and seek the harshest penalties for convicts amid reports that some beverage makers market illegal alcohol products.

Fire damages $50,000 in five story Chicago building

A blaze swept a five story wholesale market district building in Chicago today causing damage estimated at fifty thousand dollars. No injuries are reported but investigators are examining the scene for the cause of the fire.

Associated Press Chicago

Masked men fight oil operators in Smackover area

A clash between masked men and oil operators and workers near Smackover Arkansas last night left several wounded and reports say some are dying. Eldorado authorities via long distance call today confirm the incident and casualties.

Associated Press Monroe Smackover Arkansas Eldorado

Henderson Family Dies From Carbon Monoxide Gas

The Henderson family of Columbus Ohio consisting ofVin E Henderson his wife and four children died from carbon monoxide emitted by a defective stove. Initial murder reports were dismissed after experts confirmed monoxide gas as the cause.

The Associated Press Columbus Ohio Slrvin E. Henderson Henderson

Public Service Firms Demand Heavy Annual Capital

Public service corporations in the United States require substantial new capital annually, totaling around 20 billion dollars. The figure underscores ongoing investment needs across utilities and infrastructure to maintain and expand service capacity.

United States

Personalities Barred We Like Our Friends To Be Frank

A brief note from the Boston Transcript highlights a preference for blunt honesty among acquaintances, preferring straightforward remarks about others rather than guarded or diplomatic speech.

Boston Transcript

Fate and Courage Against Adversity

A philosophical reflection on facing misfortune with resolve rather than retreat. The speaker argues fear and flight degrade manhood and fuel fortune's power over us, urging steadfast courage despite suffering.

Detroit Mayor Couzens Appointed U S Senator

Detroit Mayor James Couzens was named by Governor Groesbeck to fill the unexpired term of Truman H. Newberry as United States senator from Michigan. Couzens, known for Detroit street railway ventures, accepted the appointment and will take seat once personal affairs are arranged.

Lansing Mich Couzens Groesbeck United States Michigan Truman H. Newberry Detroit Senate

Grants New Trial In Decorah Murder Case

A district court in Decorah Iowa granted a new trial to B F Kneerskin Castalia cattle buyer overturning his murder conviction of Irene Van Brocklin and her husband near Frankville. Judge H E Taylor cited unfair trial methods and tainted testimony including Elmer Van Brocklin and attorney conduct as grounds for the ruling.

Associated Press Decorah Iowa B. F. Kneerskin Castalia H. E. Taylor Kneerskin Irene van Brocklin Chas. van Brocklin Irene Frankville Winneshiek County Elmer van Brock Elmer van Brocklin van Brocklin Elmer Taylor

French Not Ready to Act Against Germany

Paris reports the French government will not act against Germany over reparations without consulting allies. No decision was reached on coercive methods at yesterday’s conference.

Germany Paris France G@wany

Jury Selection Underway For Herrin Mine Rioters Trial

In Marion Illinois on November 29 a dozen or more men were examined in Williamson County Circuit Court to select a jury for five men charged with murder in the Herrin mine riots last June. About 300 tot been called. The court plans a brief session and will adjourn for Thanksgiving.

Marion Williamson County Herrin

Judge Urges Dismissal Of Officials In Cross Execution

Judge Utterback of Polk county asks Attorney General Gibson and Governor Kendall to remove two officials under the Cosson act after claiming many official witnesses at Orie Cross's Fort Madison execution were intoxicated. He cited witnesses Har ry Levieh H W Hayes A E Stickle Mac Cleary Bond W W Wormack Austin Haines John W Ball O B Reynolds and C W Rhodes plus other county officials.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa J. P. Hammond Orie Cross Fort Madison Judge Utterback Polk County District Court Ben J. Gibson Kendall Utterback Cross Hammond W. E. Robb Harry Levieh H. W. Hayes A. E. Stickle Mac Cleary Bond W. W. Wormack Austin Haines John W. Ball O. B. Reynolds Knoxville H. L. Pringle A. F. Reed Polk C. W. Rhodes Polk County A. G. Rippey A. J. Mahon

Corn Belt Farmers Set Conference on Agricultural Prices

Plans for a general machinery of all Corn Belt farm organizations to discuss creating an agricultural commission to fix prices on agricultural products were announced by William Hirth of Columbia Missouri. The plan was endorsed at the Missouri Farm Association meeting in St Louis.

Associated Press ST. Louis Corn Belt Agricultural Commission William Hirth Columbia Missouri Missouri Farm Association

The Real Thing in Life and Philosophy

A reflective note argues that life itself shapes thinkers more than college curricula, suggesting that true philosophy emerges from lived experience rather than academic titles. The piece emphasizes personal growth as the source of wisdom beyond classroom credentials.

Stop and Listen Before You Hurry, Advice to Motorists

Advice to motorists from the Boston Herald urges patience and caution on the road. The note warns against rushing and distractions, encouraging drivers to pause and listen before proceeding.

Etter Boston Herald

Distinguishing Factor in Grain Truth Discussed

A terse remark notes that once time proves an epi grain holds some truth, the term platitude arises to describe it. The statement links temporal proof to reinterpretation of a grain's meaning as a commonplace truth.

Altar Name Change Explained by Brother

A brief explanation quoted from Bobby to his sister, describing why a marriage alters a girl’s name. The note appears in a Poston Transcrit source.

Bobby Poston

Contagious Jog Scratches Pen Into Action on South Side

A South Side resident reports a lively jog that sparks his fountain pen into scratching. The observant citizen notes the unusual energy and insists the activity spreads to nearby items.

South Side

No verifiable claim on average words per year circulates

The text asserts a dubious statistic about daily word output but offers no evidence. It references an unnamed average for married readers near Dallas News without providing sources or context.

Dallas News

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