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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1922

Page

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Hayes arraigned on murder charges in New Jersey case

Clifford Hayes 19 of New Brunswick faced arraignment for first degree murder of Reverend Edward Wheeler Hall and choir leader Elinor Smithhart Mills. Justice Supthine denied bail as Raymond Schneider, a key witness, faced extended questioning after claims of intoxication by Pearl Bahmer's stepfather were disputed.

Associated Press Summersville N. J Diltford Hayes Hall Suphtine New Brunswick Ciftferd Hayes Edward Wheeler Hiall Elinor Sthinehart Mills Hays Raymond Schneider Thell Schneider Pearl Bahmer Hayes Pearl Charlotte Mills Clifford Hayes Ray Schneider

Alleged Strike Violations Pinched in Marshalltown

Three men identified as Minneapolis and St Paul strikers were arrested in Marshalltown for violating the federal injunction against the shopmen's strike. They face arraignment in Des Moines district court. A woman named Mrs Frank Hay surrendered on a $500 bond after striking guard W G Gill Roy with a brick. Earl Cargo, a suspected strike breaker, was also held on a $500 bond.

Associated P'ress Marshalltown C. D. Winters Roy McGrew M. Manweller Minneapolis and St. Paul District Court of Des Moines Frank Hay U. S. Marshal W. G. Gillroy Earl Cargo

Chandler Breaks Engagement Shocks Atlanta

Mrs. Onezima De Bouchel of New Orleans says Asa G. Chandler of Atlanta ended their engagement over un disclosed reports about her character. No further action is known or announced.

Atlanta Onezima de Bouchel New Orleans Asa G. Chandler

Iowa reaches record library books for every two residents

Des Moines Oct 10 Iowa libraries report a record one book for every two people with about 1 260 000 volumes available. Only five cities in the state with more than 2000 population lack public libraries.

Iowa Associated Press Des Moines Julia Robinson Iowa Library Commission Miss Robinson Creston Belle Plaine Valley Junction Myst Tie Ida Grove Ssantle Vatley Junction Louisa van Buren Union Worth Clayton

Soldier Home Opens to World War Vets

The Iowa Soldiers Home in Marshalltown accepts veterans from World War I and earlier wars, including Civil, Spanish American, and Indian wars, with enrollment rules based on Iowa residency and honorable discharge. As of October 1, 1922 the home housed 317 war veterans and 244 wives, led by long-time Civil War veteran W. B. Ward. the youngest veteran is 27 year old Shuford Meyers on furlough.

Associated Press Marshalltown Iowa Towa W. B. Ward Arizona Mr. Ward Second U. S. Cavalry B. C. Whitehill Shuford Meyers Clemens

Courting Parlors Not Needed in the Churches Says Dean Craig

Dean Mary Carpenter Craig of Drake University argues against church managed courting spaces. She cautions spontaneous courtship preserves charm and warns formal parlors may fail. Anecdotes include a Kansas City pastor using rear pews for courting and avoiding public display. Mrs Littrel and daughter visit Burlington.

Associated Press Des Moines America Mary Carpenter Craig Drake University Dean Craig Kansas City

Maxon Must Go to Jail for Manslaughter

Glenway Maxon Jr a wealthy society man will serve a five year term for manslaughter after a 1921 drunken driving crash that killed a man. The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the ruling in Madison on October 10.

Associated Press Madison, Wis Glenway Maxon, Jr Wisconsin Supreme Court

Third murder in Rock Island inflames city scene

Rock Island reports a Mexican man Marcel Martinez was shot by Charles Brown. An inquest over John Looney Jr. found Anthony Bilburg Dan Best and George Buckley held for his death. The trio were former friends of John Looney Sr. but enemies now amid ongoing underworld turmoil.

Associated Press Rock Island Marcel Martinez Charles Brown John Looney, Jr Anthony Bilburg Dan Best George Buckley John Looney Underworld

Statue of Burke presented to Washington by Sulgrave Institute

The bronze statue of Edmund Burke weighing 2500 pounds was gifted to the City of Washington and the nation by the Sulgrave Institute. It stands on Massachusetts Avenue near the Carnegie Library, depicting Burke mid speech. The institute also funds busts of Pitt and Bryce for Pittsburgh and Washington respectively.

Associated Press Washington Edmund Burke Sulgrave Institute England Bristol Burke Massachusetts Avenue Eleventh Twelfth Streets Carnegie Public Library Sulgrave Manor George Washington United States Harding William Pitt Earl of Chatham Viscount Bryce Great Britain Pitt Society Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Fire prevention urged to cut 15000 fire toll

George R. Muldaur warns three fourths of the annual 15000 lives and half a billion dollars in losses come from carelessness. He urges public education, inspections, and drills, asking households to check alarms, exits, theaters, schools, and fire extinguishers.

Associated Press Chicago George R. Muldaur Underwriters Laboratories

Civil War Veteran Burlingame Dies in Des Moines

George W. Burlingame 78 former commander of the Grand Army of the Republic department of California and Nevada died in Des Moines Iowa while visiting his home town Stamford City Nebraska. He had been preparing to attend the G A R reunion and had recently married Margaret Stoner on Sept 21.

Associated Press Des Moines George W. Burlingame Grand Army of the Republic Department of California Nevada Burlingame Stamford City Neb Margaret Stoner

Boone Educator Dies in Tree Trimming Accident

Duncar Grant, a member of the Boone board of education, died after falling from a tree he was trimming. The accident occurred last night as he carried out duties in Boone.

The Associated Press Boone Duncar Grant Boone Board of Education

Memorial figures join cap on American governance memory

Pittston Massachusetts is cited in memory of Viscount Bryce historian economist and statesman and authority on American history. The piece notes Bryce’s The American Commonwealth used worldwide by universities lawyers and statesmen and Edmund Burke’s speeches on colonial government and taxation. Bryce statue will be unveiled in the Capitol tomorrow.

Pittston Massachusetts Viscount Bryce Edmund Burke America Pitt Pittsburgh Bryce Capitol

Street Car Collision Injures Twenty in Detroit

Twenty persons were injured yesterday when two street cars collided in Detroit. Both were traveling at high speed. one jumped the track at a switch, fouling the other track.

Detroit Mich

Allied generals submit agreement to Turkish ruler

Mudania conference yields a drafted accord submitted to Ismet Pasha with a five o clock deadline for Angora to accept or reject. The report notes Mrs. Hannah Putnam is very low at her son A E Putnam’s home.

Associated Press Mudania Ismet Pasha Angora Hannah Putnam A. E Putnam

Candidates Take Part in Warm Session in Ottumwa

Ottumwa report describes a heated discussion between Colonel Brookhart and Clyde L. Herring over presidential politics and alleged socialist ties. Brookhart accuses Herring of courting public utilities and Wall Street, while Herring labels Brookhart as socialist aligned with railroad interests.

Ottumwa Amt Brookhart Des Moines Colonel Brookhart Clyde L.ring Kart Herring Vention Chicago United States Sen Carroll, Hull, Powell Charles F. Chase Clinton Congress

Agreements at Mudania Meeting Outline Greek Exit

Mudania October 10 report details the accord on Thrace evacuation by Greece within 15 days and the transfer of civil and armed authority to Turkish powers. It states civil authorities to enter after withdrawal and outlines the timetable for full transfer through eastern Thrace within a 3086 day period after evaluation.

Associated Press Thrace

Daugherty Visits Washington After Colorado Summer

Beb Daugherty visits at Mrs. H M Bicker's home after spending the summer in Colorado. She plans to go south later and expects to stay in Washington for several weeks.

Des Beb Daugherty H. M. Bicker Mrs. Daugherty Colorado Washington

Esther Hay Plans University Work After Illness

Miss Esther Hay will this afternoon at Itowa City to discuss next steps for the year. She aims to arrange duties at the university after being unable to start at the beginning of the year due to illness.

Esther Hay Itowa City University Linegs

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