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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1923

Page

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Stresemann Seeks Stronger Cabinet Power in Germany

Chancellor Stresemann completed a new four party cabinet with himself as foreign minister and chancellor. Reichstag leaders doubt he can stay in office as a dictator ship seems likely and the partisan cabinet plan was abandoned. He told the Reichstag the body would renounce rights long term to grant powers to the cabinet greater than any government has ever had.

Associated Press Berlin Streseman Reichstag London Central News

Ammonia to Be Used in Fight on Prisoners

Eddyville Kentucky on October 6 the siege of Monte Walters Lawrence Whriffigh and Harry Ferland at the prison continues. Gunmen hold the mess hall as guards are killed and state forces prepare to release 300 pounds of ammonia to breach the walls.

Associated Press Eddyville Kentucky Monte Walters Lawrence Whriffigh Harry Ferland

Lloyd George May Visit Other Cities

David Lloyd George left New York for Montreal on the first leg of his tour of the United States and Canada. Invitations from western cities prompted consideration of extending the Canadian tour from Winnipeg to Vancouver and the Pacific coast states, announced by Peter B. Kyne who is managing the visitor's program.

Associated Preas New York David Lloyd George Montreal United States Canada Lloyd George Winnipeg Vancouver Pacific Coast Peter B. Kyne

Methodist delegates named for general conference

The Rev. F. W. Court of Davenport was elected ministerial delegate from the Upper Iowa conference to the church’s general conference at Springfield Massachusetts. Delegates elected included Rev. Ellis of Iowa City and lay delegate W. Mercer of Iowa City. The conference committee urged group insurance for all ministers.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Iowa F. W. Court Davenport Upper Iowa Methodist Church General Conference Church Springfield Mass Ellis Iowa City W. Mercer

Find Bardsley Not Guilty of Murder

Council Bluffs Oct 6 Walter Bardsley charged with the murder of neighbor William Zimmerman near here was found not guilty by a jury after fifty minutes deliberation. The defendant pleaded self defense.

Council Bluffs Walter Bardsley William Zimmerman Here

Arrest in Boone murder case shifts suspect

A nationwide search for Mrs. Eric Rose’s killer near Boone Iowa ended with the arrest of George Whitey Keller in Des Moines. Deputy Sheriff John Reid said Keller is not the guilty man and was released.

Boone John Reid Eric Rose George Keller Associated Press Des Moines Iowa George Whitey”) Keller Neat Rose Rene Paul Rose

Corn Prices Rise Near 1923 High in Chicago Trade

Corn advanced today near the 1923 crop peak as wheat strength spurred a bulge. Early sentiment was bearish but prices moved up without heavy pressure after the advance began.

Associated Preas Chicago

Planes Fly At Four Miles A Minute In Pulitzer Trophy Race

The St Louis field hosts high powered planes in the Pulitzer Trophy speed derby of the international air meet this afternoon. Aeronautical experts forecast many records as pilots vie for honors while navy planes, despite earlier defeats, pace the field with minimum speeds of 175 mph to qualify. Air mail pilots compete for the Detroit News mail trophy in the morning with sixteen flyers participating.

Associated ST. Louis Army Navy Air Mail Detroit News Mail

Would Raise Wheat Tariff Study Under White House Request

The tariff commission began examining proposals to raise wheat import duties from 30 to 45 cents per bushel at the request of President Coolidge. He seeks to learn how the hike would affect U S wheat growers amid mounting concerns. Representative Dickinson urged government support to encourage producer cooperatives and extension of help through proper departments.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Tariff Commission Coolidge Washington, PD. C Dickinson Iowa White House

Temperature Exceeds Normal Across Washington Week

Washington D C October 6 The weather outlook for the week beginning Monday calls for considerable cloudiness with showers in the first half. Temperatures will run above normal with a cooler latter part and probable frost.

The Associated Press Washington Dbd

Cooperative marketing associations and warehouse aid proposed

A discussion on centralized marketing points led by cooperative elevators and protective pricing. The Iowa representative backed government warehouse aid under the Warehouse Act and urged passing President Harding’s transportation grouping in the next Congress. He called for repeating the guaranteed clause and abolishing the railroad labor board.

Iowa Dickinson Harding Railroad Labor Board

Demand writ against Klan in Kansas parade ban

An injunction hearing was scheduled in Bourbon county district court to restrain the Ku Klux Klan and others from parading in masks anywhere in Kansas. The filing by the attorney general followed plans for a Fort Scott street parade and connects to a separate state supreme court action by former governor Henry J. Allen seeking to oust the Klan from Kansas, which remains pending.

Associated Press Fort Scott Kan Ku Klux Klan Kansas Gates Bourbon County State Supreme Court Henry J. Allen

Boston Sand Pile Spurs Nation's Outdoor Play Movement

A Boston yard sand pile from 1885 sparked the Playground and Recreation Association of America. Delgates from the U S and Canada gather for an October convention in Springfield as the movement has grown to 4601 supervised playgrounds. The seven ages range from sand gardens to community service.

Boston Associated Press Springfiuld Hil America Playground and Recreation Association of America United States Canada Parmenter Street Chapel Mabel Travis Wood The Playground Association Shakespeare Playground and Recreation Association

Westerners urge co op market plan

Washington D C Oct 6 President Coolidge discussed with Former Senator Kellogg of Minnesota and Dwight Hurd of Phoenix Arizona the organization of co operative marketing associations as a way for the federal government to aid farmers and livestock men Hurd urged government backing for co operative marketing and noted that lower freight rates in inter mountain territory would bring substantial benefit

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Coolidge Kellogg Minnesota Dwigit Hurd Phoenix Arizona Hurd

Boston baseball clubs under investigation for ownership and fraud

Dietrich Attorney O'Brien announced that an investigation has begun into the ownership and management of the Boston clubs in both the American and National leagues. The inquiry follows a petition from Boston citizens alleging fraud in player transfers and withholding wins.

the Associated Press Boston Dietricg O'Brien Boston Citizens

Oklahoma Legislature to Try It Again on Impeachment

Oklahoma City authorities report lawmakers plan a second extraordinary session to consider impeachment charges against Governor J. C. Walton. McKee calls for assembly October 17, while Walton’s stance and potential military measures loom as the house weighs its path.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma J. C. Walton W. D. McKee Stephens County Walton

Decline Shown in Clearing House and Trust Stocks

New York Oct 6 The actual condition of clearing houses and trust companies for the week showed an excess of 15 960 210 dollars a decrease of 7 190 350 dollars under last month This report reflects a broad fall in reserves and liquidity across major financial institutions.

New York

Convicted Kentucky Woman of Murder and Explosion

Paducah Kentucky October 6 Mrs Henrietta Wagner aged 60 6 was found guilty today of the murder of Rosetta Warren and her unborn child blown up by dynamite here last spring. Wagner was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Associated Press Paducah, Ky Henrietta Wagner Rosetta Warren

Winter Weather Prophet Predicts Harsh Start Then Mild Spell

Sioux City Iowa forecaster Virgil Weay quotes a weather oracle from wooly worms that case a harsh early winter with a long mild period and a final sharp blast. The prophecy notes black coats signal a colder, tougher season while brown indicates a milder pattern, with mixed accuracy doubts from neighbors.

Sioux City Virgil Weay Apiary Weaver Clare Weather Bureau

Nashville Fire Ravages Wholesale District In Kentucky

A major blaze swept the wholesale district in Nashville Kentucky causing estimated damages of 250000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames through the day with authorities investigating the cause and scope of the destruction.

The Associated Press Nashville

O'Day and Hart Named Umpires for World Series

John A. Heydler NL president announces Henry O'Day and Robert Hart as umpires for the senior circuit in the world’s series to work with William and R. F. Nallin chosen by the American League.

Associated Press New York Johbn A. Heydler Henry O'Day Robert Hart William R. F. Nallin

Moore Wins News Trophy In Detroit Mail Race

J F Dimey Moore a government mail pilot based at North Platte Nebraska won the Detroit News mail trophy by flying a 300 kilometer course at about 125 miles per hour. His aircraft was a regulation mail plane powered by a Liberty wartime motor.

ST. Louis J. F. “Dimey" Moore North Platte Neb Detroit News Mail Moore Sion Aie Liberty

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