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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

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Giants Rally Ends in Extra Innings as Yanks Tie Series

In tense Polo Grounds action the Giants score three in the first, Yankees respond with runs in the first fourth and eighth. The game goes to the tenth when darkness halts play and the teams remain tied three to three, setting up a decisive extra inning showdown.

Polo Grounds New York Yankees Giants Stencel Snyder Pipp Stengel Stenzel Cunningham Rune Barnes Gunningham Bancroft Ruth Yanks Cunningham Schange Ward Scott Frisch

American Tractors Plow Russian Fields Amazes Peasants

25 American tractors with plows work in Alexandrovsk district Ukraine to prepare thousands of acres for fall planting. Peasants, once discouraged by famine and lack of work animals, become tractor converts under the Missionary relief effort.

Associated Press Alexandrovosk Russia Ukraine American Mennonite Relief Organization

Interurban conductor marks 19 years without lateness or accidents

Keokuk Oct 5 1903 James M Allen known as Dad celebrates 19th anniversary with the Interurban line run between Keokuk Hamilton and Warsaw Ill He has never been late a minute and has had no accidents during his 19 years on the job and is beloved by passengers

Associated Press Keokuk Hamilton Warsaw Ill James M. Allen Allen

Cyril Henry of Brighton Visits with Arnold Link

Cyril Henry of Brighton is visiting today with his friend Arnold Link.

Cyril Henry Brighton Arnold Link

Rock Island Railway 76th Anniversary Program October Tenth

The Journal outlines a Washington event celebrating the Rock Island Railway 76th anniversary. Schedule includes a 1 10 p m band concert in Central Park, a 2 20 p m march to Robert Shields park, a tree planting, multiple addresses, medallion presentation to J T Easter, and a 8 10 p m band concert with Dr W W Bowers giving benediction. Local residents invited to participate.

Rock Island Railway Washington Central Park Robert Shields Park Iowa Robert Shields John J. Batley D. D. Sher W. Livingston D. J. Palmer J. T. Easter Ainsworth A. R. Miller W. W. Bowers

Cubs Hope To Win Game Today In Chicago

Chicago Oct 5 The Cubs who have lost 13 games to the White Sox since 1915 gather for the second game of 1922. Manager Bill Killifer says the worm must turn as Gorham Leverett or Ted Blankenship likely to pitch again after yesterday’s 6 to 2 loss. An ideal day promised a large crowd.

Associated Press Chicago Bill Killifer Urban Faber

Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples

Marriage licenses were issued today to Lord Paul Guy of Washington and Mabel Engel of Brighton, and to Lee Hoover of Council Bluffs and Rhea Adele Warren of Washington.

Lord Paul Guy Washington Mabel Engel Brighton Lee Hoover Council Bluffs Rhea Adele Warren

Do Things in Season Ecclesiastes Wise Saying

A terse line echoes Ecclesiastes about timing for every purpose and work. It emphasizes measured actions aligned with season and intention. The note uses a familiar biblical verse to remind readers that timing shapes effort and outcomes.

Fire kills thirty in Ontario forest blaze

North Bay Ontario October 5 The Associated Press reports a northern Ontario forest fire has claimed about thirty lives and left more than 5 000 people homeless. Officials say property losses will run into millions as the blaze continues to burn briskly.

Associated Press Northw Bay Ontario Northern George W. Lee Temiskamig and Northern Ontario Railway

Fires devastate Minnesota forests and towns

In Minnesota forests burned across over 100 miles causing extensive damage to small settlements. Manganez in Crow Wing county suffered a direct fire strike as crews of more than 109 men worked to halt advancing flames amid shifting winds.

Associated Press Paul Minn Minnesota Iron Range Duluth Cuyuna Range Crow Wing Manganez

Eight Children Hurt as School Bus Flips Onto Embankment

A Elwood consolidated school bus carrying eight to ten children overturned and rolled down a steep embankment near Clinton. Eight youngsters suffered bruises but none were seriously injured, and the bus landed bottom side up.

Associated Press Clinton Elwood Consolidated School

London police seek head of band of international criminals

Des Moines Ohio reports the governor seeks the leader of an international crime syndicate. A State Horticultural Society officer notes a massive surplus of apples may rot this fall due to market conditions and suggests an orchard to consumer plan to reduce unsold fruit. He predicts higher prices by Christmas and urges growers to sort and store excess fruit if markets are inaccessible.

Associated Press Des Moines

Napoleon of Crime Said Leading London Jewel Thieves

London police hunt head of a famed international criminal group described as a Napoleon of Crime. The elite cadre includes educated, cultured figures who plot burglaries and jewel robberies, using campaigns and meticulous planning to evade detection. Experts note rising risks and insurance premiums.

Associated Press London Napoleon J. W. Bell London Teehing

Glasgows steeplejack survives miraculous fall

Glasgow reports the luckiest steeplejack, George Armstrong, who fell from the highest chimney stack but landed in a water tank beneath with only minor injuries after slipping past iron bars. The incident, dated October 5, is conveyed by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Glasgow George Armstrong Armstrong

Greeks Refuse to Sanction Mudania Agreement

Greek delegation at Mudania conference rejects the accord. They say they were not empowered to accept it and require instructions from Athens, conveying dissatisfaction with the Mudania terms.

Associated Press Smyrna Athens

Army Aviators Begin Long Nonstop Flight to New York

Lieutenants John A. McCready and Oakly Kelly started from Rockwell Field at 5 56 in the giant monoplane T 2 aiming to reach New York without a stop. They planned an average speed of 15 miles an hour for the flight.

Associated Press San Diego Cal John A. McCready Oakly Kelly Rockwell Field New York

Vacation Trip Prompted By Local Friends

William Bragg and Keith Jones left last evening for Burlington to spend their vacation with their friend Herold McClennan.

William Bragg Keith Jones Burlington Herold McClennan

Agreement Reached With Turkish Leaders

A breakthrough accord was announced after talks with Turkish leaders, outlining terms likely to ease tensions and shape regional cooperation. Key figures cited include government representatives and senior officials from both sides. The agreement aims to address security and economic concerns and sets a framework for continued dialogue.

80th Withdrawal Turks and Allies to Leave Neutral Zone

An Allied Turkish agreement from Mu dania outlines withdrawal from the neutral zone on the south Dardanelles border. Britain and Turkish forces retreat to Gallipoli and behind the Grancious and Skamander lines. Allies stay in Constantinople during peace talks pending Kemalist authority. Greeks evacuate Thrace in 10 days or face port blockades and potential cross-Dardanelles action.

Associated Press Pakiis Mudania Figaro Dardanelles Gallipoli Grancious Skamander

Uniform marriage laws urged at Legion convention

Iowa American Legion Auxiliary delegates will press a resolution for a uniform marriage law nationwide at the national convention in New Orleans. Proposals include naturalization after five to ten years of residence, dignified citizenship ceremonies, a mandatory three month course in citizenship education before issuing papers, and removal of Brig. Gen. C. E. Sawyer as head of the bureau for disabled veterans.

Associated Press Des Moines United States Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Ameican Legion New Orleans Iowa Auxiliary C. E Sawyer Bureau For Disabled Veterans

Four Firemen Die In Chillicothe Letter Factory Fire

In Chillicothe Missouri a blaze at a letter factory trapped four firemen in an elevator, suffocating them. Others were overcome by fumes as the fire caused an estimated loss of about 2500.

Chillicothe, Mo

Saskatchewan and North Dakota search for liquor bandits

Saskatchewan and North Dakota authorities search for six bandits believed to have killed Regina liquor dealer Paul Mattoff. The men robbed a liquor truck, taking its cargo and Mattoff’s $6,000 payment.

Associated Press Regina Saskatchewan North Dakota Paul Mattoff Mattoff

Drunk Man Kills Lyle Minn Officer In 2:15 A.M. Shooting

Lyle city marshal Chris Johnson, about 60, was shot and killed at 2:15 a.m. by Paul Strayr, 48, of Lyle. Strayr, intoxicated, was taken into custody. Officials cite resentment at Johnson’s attempts to send him home as possible motive. no witnesses.

Associated Press Lyle, Minn Chris Johnson Paul Strayr Lyle Strayr Atto Johnson

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