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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1926

Page

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Hall Mills defense rests in murder trial

Somerville New Jersey November 29 The defense in the Hall Mills murder trial rests after about seven days of testimony. Mrs Francis Stevens Hall testified denying knowledge of the minister and choir singer death. The cross examination debated the meaning of casualty as used in her police inquiry.

Associated Press Court House Somerville N. J Hall- Mills Hall Henry Willie Stevens Frances Stevens Hall Alexander Simpson Hall-Mills Simpson Mrs. Hall Mills

Senators Breakfast With President Sets Legislation

At the White House a breakfast conference, attended by President Coolidor and eleven senators, discussed legislative and budget questions. Senator Shipstead of Minnesota joined alongside Curtis and Capper of Kansas, Dale of Vermont, Bingham of Connecticut, Goff of West Virginia, Shortridge of California, Gooding of Idaho, Cousens of Michigan, Sackett of Kentucky, and Stewart of Iowa.

Associated Press Washington, D. C White House Coolidor Senator Shipstead Minnesota Curtis and Capper Kansas Dale Vermont Bingham Connecticut Goff West Virginia Shortridge Calfornia Gooding Idaho Cousens Michigan Sackett Kentucky Stewart Iowa

Ford Liked Way Conference Was Cared For Here

Charles E. Ford credits Washington for exemplary host arrangements for a state older boys conference. He notes substantial community support from churches YMCA and clubs, meals for up to two thousand, and open homes. He praises local leaders and youth led sessions guiding future church and state leadership.

Ford Washington Iowa Dwight D. Drew Harvey Kreider J. H. Peet Jesse J. Miller Mr. Ford Thie

Funeral services for Silas Ross at First United Presbyterian

Funeral services for Silas Ross were held Sunday afternoon at the First United Presbyterian church conducted by R. J. Reade McCrory with music by a quartet from the First church choir. Pall bearers were Jon Wilson Tarley McCreedy J. M. Godfrey Oscar George M. C. DeLong and Dr. C. A. Boice. Burial was at Woodlawn cemetery.

Silas Ross First United Presbyterian Church R. J. Reade McCrory Qurtet First Church Jon §. Wilson Tarley McCreedy J. M. Godfrey Oscar George M. C. DeLong C. A. Boice Woodlawn Cemetery

Doheny tells of 100000 deal with Fall in oil probe

Edward L. Doheny described a 100000 transaction with Albert B. Fall before the Senate oil committee. The disclosure was admitted in evidence during the Doheny-Fall oil conspiracy trial.

Washington, D. C Edward L. Doheny Albert B. Fall Senate Oil Committee Doheny-Fall

Mystery Wife’s Call to Police After Husband’s Disappearance

A brief note describes Mrs. Hall phoning police the morning after her husband vanished. A heated Saturday argument follows as she insists the word casualty implies death, challenging the meaning in her dictionary.

Y M C A Drive Planned in Washington for Campaign

Plans are perfected for the annual Y M C A financial campaign in Washington set to start Wednesday under general chairmanship of Rank L Wilson. Eight teams conduct the drive with a $8500 goal to fund next year’s operating expenses and a remaining equipment debt. Dwight C C Drew, visiting from Des Moines, assists with preparations.

Washington Wich Turkey Dwight CC. Drew Des Moines State Y. M. C

Washington Highs Rough Sixteen Game Basketball Card

Washington high school unveils a challenging schedule with six teen games including Cedar Rapids Richland Brighton Kalona and the Little Six slate facing Burlington Muscatine Ottumwa Fairfield Mt. Pleasant. Coach McKinstry starts practice as listed with key home and away dates through February.

Washington High School Washington Cedar Rapids Richland Brighton Kalona Burlington Muscatine Ottumwa Fairfield Mt. Pleasant

No Developments in Situation in China Reported at Hankow

London dispatch reports no serious changes in Hankow amid grave anti foreign agitation. Sir Austen Chamberlain says Britain and its admiralty monitor the crisis with naval protection ready on the Yangtse. Officials expect sufficient forces, including twelve destroyers and an aircraft carrier, to respond if needed.

Associated Press London China Hankow Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Admiralty Yangtse Malta United States

Ganfield speaks at union service in Washington

Dr. William A. Ganfield, principal speaker at the older boys conference, remained over and addressed a Washington churches union gathering at the Methodist auditorium. He urged living Christianity as the key to permanent social order and noted leadership ideas from biblical figures. The service included several ministers and Dr W W Bowers lamented Rev John D Kern’s departure to Ovage.

William A. Ganfield Washington Methodist Ganfield Christian Endeavor Tt Chautauqua Abraham Moses Christ Jesus Christ W. W. Bowers John D. Kern The Baptist Church Ovage Bowers

Free Speech Now Granted to Fascisti by Italian Dictator

Rome Nov 29 Free speech is granted to Fascists under Mussolini allowing members to criticise methods and policies. Local party leaders instructed to permit unlimited discussion among members once restricted in the early revolution. Roberto Parinaci el, former fascist secretary general, says withholding voice risks the party losing mass support as actual control remains with Mussolini and aides.

The Associated Press Rome Fagelst Mussolini Roberto Parinacel Premely

Americans in France taxed on all income worldwide

The rule requires anyone with habitual residence in France to pay French income tax on total revenue, regardless of whether it is earned in the United States or France.

France United States

Prince of Wales Invites Americans to Ride and Fall

Americans are invited to participate in a ride and fall event featuring the Prince of Wales, signaling a royal engagement aimed at public amusement and cultural exchange.

Washington Hosts Boys Conference End

Washington welcomed nearly 300 boys from twenty towns for three days of conferences. Leaders praised the host city and the cooperative effort of Washington High School and volunteers. Banquet featured songs, a young welcomer with a ukulele, and a Finland trip speaker.

Washington Harry Kreider Kreider Washington High School First United Presbyterian Church Mary Ellen Lytle First Church Jesse J. Miller Washington Singers Milo Steele Wich Dick McCleery Eddie Squire Ralph Shannon Ralph Eddie Finland

Davenport Wins Basketball Tourney at Boys Meeting

Davenport captured the high school boys conference basketball tournament, defeating Cedar Rapids 24 to 6 in the final after afternoon rounds at the Y and high school. Math at center starred as Davenport overpowered all opponents. a Washington's Men's Club cup was presented to the champions.

Fairfield Knoxville Ya M. C. A Methodist Charles E. Ford Atto Jesus Washington Guinfield Cedar Rapids Marion Clinton Davenport Burlington Waterloo Ottumwa Muescntine Keokuk Parkfield Los Nation Elwood New Hartford Ookaloosa Maquoketa Iowa Math

Chinese Cabinet Resigns Over Funds Shortage

The Pekin government cabinet sent a circular telegram to five Northern warlords announcing their resignation due to insufficient funds to carry on even basic governmental functions, signaling an end to their tenure.

Associated Press Peking China Pek'n

Five family members killed in Oklahoma house fire

In Marlow Oklahoma, a farm home burned killing J. E. Seymour and his wife, three children, and the coroner blamed Seymour for the deed. Neighbors found the house ablaze early Sunday as the south wall collapsed and the mother lay with a baby in flames. The father held a kerosene can and a shotgun, while two older sons lay nearby with fatal head injuries.

Associated Press Marlow Okla Here J. E. Seymour

Death notice for Laura Jane Kelly ten days old

Laura Jane Kelly ten days old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Kelly of 439 East Madison Street died at five o'clock Sunday morning Funeral services were held this afternoon at one o'clock at the home conducted by Rev F W Sutton Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Laura Jane Kelly Floyd Kelly East Madison Street Norning F. W. Sutton Pleasant Hill Cemetery

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