29 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1924
Page
1
Cairo reports British troops accepted the surrender of surviving mutineers from two Sudanese platoons at Khartum after a bombardment of the Egyptian army hospital. Two British officers were killed and eight men wounded.
In Gilbertville Indiana on November 29 Clem entine Marie Bedard 15 daughter of the mayor died by suicide after taking poison while parents were away relatives blaming mental disturbance from reading ultra modern novels The Apenciated Press reports this as the sole explanation offered by relatives for the tragedy.
President Coolidge attended the Army Navy game as crowds swelled to a near capacity 78 000 at Municipal stadium. Army led with a first half field goal and then Garbisch added two more as Army held a 9 0 advantage through three quarters.
Columbus reporter details prolonged questioning of Rev C V Sheatsley and two sons Milon and Clarence as prosecutors seek clues in the cremation case of Mrs Addie Sheatsley at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran parsonage. Investigators pursue a youth in a light cap linked to the basement incident near Bexley on the tragedy day.
Lawrence Flory of South English Iowa faces sentencing in district court December 8 after a retrial on charges of poisoning his wife. He was originally convicted in Keokuk county and sentenced to additional imprisonment before a change of venue brought the case to Montezuma.
Police prepared today to take drastic measures after renewed clashes between Hip Sings and On Leongs spill into civilian areas. In Bronx a laundry killing followed by 26 hours of violence left multiple dead or wounded including Pong Sing and Tom Hong, sons of On Leong and Hip Sing members. Police pledged action after a meeting with Chinese counsel and acting Police Commissioner Leach to halt the bloodshed.
Two men robbed the Emmons Coal Mining paymaster at Greenwich Pennsylvania as payroll funds were being prepared. They fled in an automobile with between 15000 and 20000 dollars after pistol threats, and a posse chased them.
Charles Ponzi, promoter of the get rich quick scheme, was arrested early today by immigration authorities on a warrant charging illegal entry. Deportation proceedings will begin immediately, said Immigration Commissioner John Johnson.
James Switzer of Waterloo was elected president and Claude Geisler of Des Moines was chosen secretary of the Iowa Older Boys Conference at its annual session in Waterloo. About one thousand boys attend. a dinner is the main event tonight.
The Associated Press reports a mixed forecast for the week starting Monday across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Expect fair skies at the start, with rain and snow around midweek and again toward the end, and moderate but notably fluctuating temperatures.
Informal talks on a settlement of France’s wartime debt to the United States advance to a December 1 debt commission meeting. Secretary Mellon and Ambassador Jusserand have held brief discussions to clarify France’s fiscal position and outline possible US policy, with final terms awaiting congressional action.
Milwaukee report quotes Victor L. Berger saying the Republican caucus was right to expel La Follette Ladd Frazier and Brookhart. Berger notes La Follette and others have criticised the party, while stressing Berger's Socialist background and belief in party loyalty.
A new bid for Muscle Shoals operation is prepared by Howard Hutherland for Hambleton and Company, New York bankers, and will be introduced in the Senate.
Census bureau data show the pottery industry increased its output by about 25 percent over the last two years. In 1923 the industry produced goods valued at 41,?46,706,208 in wages were paid, reflecting a significant growth in manufacturing activity.
Four youths aged about 18 to 21 locked grocer Sam Pidgen in the ice box of his Des Moines store and escaped with $256 in cash plus merchandise valued at about $2,000. Pidgen freed by clerks after doors were opened. Police report the robbers used a heavy truck to cart away groceries and goods.
The International Live stock Exposition opens in Chicago with breeders from across the United States Canada Europe and South America exhibiting over 11 500 cattle horses hogs and sheep. Contests begin Monday and carlot division fat cattle seek the grand championship as 254 entries are reported.
In Sioux Falls the defense argued for a new trial for Ben I Salinger Jr of Sioux City convicted of using the mafia to fraud in the Midland Jacking promotion case. Judge Woodrough paused sentencing to await ruling on the motion with Arthur Mullen of Omaha presenting the key argument.
The United States coast guard cutter Arcata is ashore in a dangerous position on Parker reef north of Crocus Island in the San Juan Island group, according to advices received by the Seattle Times.
Senator Smith W Brookhart filed injunctions in nineteen Iowa counties to preserve straight republican ballots he says were not counted in the general election. He aims to prevent opening voting machines December 4 and to appoint special masters to inspect records, with hundreds of uncounted votes cited. Counties named include Boone Kenton Calhoun Clay Des Moines Debuque Franklin Hardin Jons Jackson Johnson Mahaska Mer shal Muscatine Pocahontas Scott Story Washington and Polk.
William J. Fahy, former post office inspector, and James Murray, a local politician, were sentenced to 25 years in Atlanta federal prison for conspiracy linked to the $2,000,000 Rondout mail train robbery. Judge Cliffe set concurrent terms, totaling 25 years served at most per man.
Hogans State Bank in Altamont Illinois was robbed by six bandits early today. They arrived by automobile and fired shots as the interior of the bank was wrecked and the safe blown. Authorities pursue the six suspects after the daring daytime heist.
The Belgian steamer Gyptis of 1129 tons laden with coal from Cardiff was wrecked at the mouth of the Gironde near Bordeaux France and is a total loss. The fate of the crew is unknown.
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