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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1922

Page

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Independents Enter State Races With Petitions

Iowa secretary of state Ramsay lists independent candidates for governor senate and lower house. Names across districts include W F Kopp and John M Lindly opposed by Saarmann Hull and Cook, plus McIntosh Reid and others. Independent lawmakers come from multiple counties with Saunders Herrick Buck Nolan Daniels Sutherland Kime Murphy Kasa Milligan and McCarthy also named.

Associated Press Des Moines Ramsay Congress W. F. Kopp Mt. Pleasant John M. Lindly Winfield Arthur W. Saarmann Burlington Harry F. Hull Williamsburg Wayne G. Cook Davenport W. BE. McIntosh L. D. Reid Newton Co. W. Ramsevyer Bloomfield James E. Craven Kellogg C. CC. Dowell Winfred E. Robb Chas. J. Gay State Senate Co. F. Shultz E. P. Hagerty H. C. Cross Decorah Henry O. Allen Cresco Iowa General Assembly William E. Saunders Emmetsburg Palo Alto D. W. D. Herrick Wapello Chas, E. Buck Martin J. Nolan Dallas County W. C. Daniels Scott County William Sutherland Washington County John W. Kime Webster County CC. C. Murphy Louisa County J. O. Kasa Emmet C. J. Milligan Woodbury Frank E. McCarthy Polk County

Hearings on Railroad Tax Reduction Before Judge Wade

Des Moines Oct 9 Hearings begin Oct 5 in U S District Court before Judge Martin J Wade over Iowa executive council tax assessments of railroad properties Complainants Chicago Great Western and Rock Island contest 1922 valuations arguing railroads taxed at 115 percent of value while farm land sits at 38 percent Farmers concerns and earlier compromise touch a broader issue of rail and farm tax disparity and potential higher general taxes if rail rates rise

Des Moines United States District Court Martin J. Wade Executive Council State of Iowa Chicago Great Western Rock Island Great Western District Court Iowa

Turkish Regulars Recoiled After Crossing into Thrace

A force of 860 Turkish regulars advanced into Thrace today and attacked Greek outposts. Greek defenders held fast and the Turkish units were driven back across the border.

Associated Press Constantinople Thrace

Lenine Resumes Duties in Moscow After Interim

Premier Lenine is to resume his duties today per official announcement. He will preside over a meeting tomorrow to review the international situation.

Associated Press Moscow Nickolaus Lenine

Webster Urges Coal Boycott to Force Lower Prices

Charles Webster of Waucamp urges Iowa retailers to refuse coal purchases at current high prices. He cites Illinois Kentucky and eastern coal at $16 f o b Superior docks and $7.25 for eastern coal. He argues a retailer boycott could force price drops within a week, noting 100 percent car movement would pressure operators to lower asking prices.

Webster Des Moines Charles Webster Waucamp State Board of Railroad Commissioners Iowa Illinois Kentucky Superior Great Lakes

Washington welcomes visitors from across regions

Miss Eva Allen of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. E. C. Allen of Wayland spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Carl Hedges. H. W. McCauley and granddaughter Delia of Lebanon Kansas, and Miss Smiley of Cora, Kansas, visited in Washington after a Des Moines reunion. Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman hosted L. G. Shaver of Iowa City, Frank Grines of Washington state, and H. C. Grewell of Loveland Colorado. The Grewells, married in Washington on November 3, 1866, were married by Judge Samuel Bigger, with Mr. Grines locating the old license.

Eva Allen Mt. Pleasant E. C. Allen Wayland Carl Hedges Des Moines H. W. McCauley Delia Lebanon Kansas Nice Smiley Cora Washington W. P. McCaulley E. E. Stutsman L. G. Shaver Iowa City Frank Grines Washington State H. C. Grewell Loveland Colorado Samuel Bigger Mr. Grewell

Railway unions hold conference on ongoing Western rail talks

Negotiations resumed today between railway unions and Western railways with W G Lee and L E Sheppard leading union presidents and W M Jeffers heading the Union Pacific committee. The talks, begun in February and halted in May, showed no signs of immediate agreements and no progress announcements were planned before night.

Associated Press Chicago Westren W. G. Lee Order of L. E. Sheppard W. M. Jeffers Union Pacific Railway Mississippi River Lee Shepherd Jeffers

G A R Meeting and Social Announced

The G A R will meet in the Post room tomorrow at 2 30 PM. The 26 11 Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs Fred Neiswanger Friday at 2 30 PM. Miss Helen Cunningham, at the University of Iowa, visited her home this weekend. Wilde scoop boards offered at 3 00 dollars by Boyd Berdo.

J. C. Pumes P. C the Presbyterian Church Fred Neiswanger Helen,Cunningham University of Iowa Iowa City Boyd Berdo

South Dakota farmers in crisis seek price stabilization

Democratic candidate Louis N Crill in Sioux Falls calls for immediate stabilization of wheat and corn prices. He proposes a national grain growers alliance to hold reserve grain and press for a government minimum price to ensure fair farm returns and spur broader prosperity.

Associated Press Sioux Falls South Dakota Louis N. Crill Crill Farm Bureau Grain Growers’ Association United States

Cornell Opens 70th Year at Mount Vernon Campus

Mount Vernon NY area reports Cornell College enrollment for 1922 23 as the institution begins its seventyeth year. Separate Iowa bulletin outlines child labor law rules including permits for under fourteen, seven day work limits, badges for street trades, and court oversight for young minors.

Associated Press Mount Vernon Cornell College Des Moines Iowa Iowa League of Women Voters Florence P. Pierce Iowa League

Armistice Eases War Fear Between Britain and Turkey

Turkish Nationalists in Angora approve Kemal Pasha plan and will send delegates to Dania and to the peace conference. An armistice conference set for tomorrow at Nudania eases danger, but British terms include withdrawal from the Dardanelles and Thrace evacuations by Greece.

Associated Press London Angora Kemal Pasha Nudania Constantinople Great Britain Turkey Pasha Harrington Chanak Dardanelles Thrace

Columbia College Records Peak Enrollment in Dubuque

Columbia college Dubuque reports the highest enrollment in its history this year per registrar. President Very Reverend Edward Howard places it second among Catholic college institutions nationally. The campus plans new buildings and grounds work and marks a forthcoming golden jubilee with alumni bishops and priests expected. date to be announced.

Associated Press Dubuque Columbia College Edward Howard Middle West

Ramsey Prepares Official Ballots for November Election

Des Moines October 2 Official ballots for the November general election are being prepared by Secretary of State W. C. Ramsey. Ballots will be returned from printers October 9 for revision and then sent to the polls across the state.

Associated Press Des Moines W. C. Ramsey

Local residents embark on extended travels and family visits

Mrs Frank Laverty and daughter Miss Ilo travel to Davenport after a weekend with Mrs Alice Darnell. M L Long, from Des Moines to Sioux City, visits his daughter Mrs Guy Tomlinson and plans to return Wednesday. Dr and Mrs M E Dickens prepare an eastward tour to Washington New York Boston and Buffalo for post graduate study and camping. Mrs Dickens sister Miss Louisa Wilson awaits in Washington DC as they seek various sites and no set return date.

Frank Laverty Miss Ilo Alice Darnell Davenport Fred Reid M. L. Long Des Moines Sioux City Guy Y Tomlinson M. E. Dicken Washington, D. C New York Boston Buffalo Mrs. M. BK. Dickens Washington, D.C

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