12 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
1
Reports from Berlin and Dusseldorf describe food riots triggered by shortages. Unemployed men and many women attacked food shops while police faced mob resistance. arrests and fatalities reported. Separate note mentions miners' return-to-work talks with French authorities at a Ruhr district mine.
Bluff city mayor Lou Zuhmenhien appeared in justice court waiving a hearing on illegal sale of cigarettes without a state tax stamp. He is president of a wholesale tobacco firm and planned to go before a grand jury.
John Cherry former Washington man died in Oklahoma City. Funeral held yesterday at 2 20 afternoon in the Second United Presbyterian church with Rev Willard Wylie officiating. Music by a quartet from the Second church choir. Pallbearers named Jon McElhinney Bob Willitts Chas Robert Will Cherry and Floyd Crayne. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
J. J. Widmer of Way was in town yesterday, visiting local businesses and meeting residents during a brief stay. His appearance drew attention from shopkeepers and passersby.
Berlin reports that Chancellor Stresemann, buoyed by President Ebert, proclaims a dictatorial reform ordinance after the vote on economic authority. The measure repeals the gold standard for taxes and shifts to a paper mark basis with currency depreciation expected months later.
Henry Ford criticizes the war secretary in Detroit over the sale of the Gorgus Steam power plant to Alabama Power, part of the Muscle Shoals property. Secretary Weeks faces inquiries as cabinet members discuss Ford's statement at today's meeting.
Gibson of Des Moines joins relatives including his aunt Mrs. Frank Bell and others as he plans to proceed to Wellman to visit his cousin known as Doc MacGugin who resembles him.
A forest fire toll in three northern states rose to two dead as rains and fog helped firefighters gain control. A collision in Whitefish Bay sank the Huronton steamer from Torronto, with the crew rescued.
A brief item notes Mrs Michel Miller visiting or exiting a shop named Olds in Washington yesterday. No additional context or details provided.
Five men are dead and three others are seriously ill after drinking poisonous liquor in Pana Illinois last Tuesday night. Investigators planned to issue a warrant for John Tokoly, proprietor of one establishment, after today’s inquest.
Mrs Alta Wyse reports that Mrs Lydy Miller and Mrs Ba el Huston visited Washington yesterday with two daughters, joined by Mrs Rex Pollock and Mrs Mary Conrad and her three daughters. The group traveled from Oldg and enjoyed Washington as a shopping center.
Royal commission reports Buckingham Palace and other historic London buildings pose grave fire risks due to old wiring and inflammable partitions. Government buildings lack fire insurance, despite patrols and training for servants and officials.
W D McBee head of the eleven member committee announced impeachment investigations begin. The Oklahoma Senate postponed action on anti Klan legislation and adjourned after a short session with Leedy bill withheld until Monday.
In a bold train robbery near tunnel 13 south of Ashland Oregon former railroad workers are suspected. No loot was taken after gunfire and an explosion ripped through Southern Pacific No 13 injuring about twenty. The engineer and fireman were killed and a mail clerk perished in the burning car. Posses scour the Siskiyous as authorities hunt the bandits.
Born in this city Owen Cnes Sen spent life as a canal sailor in Holland and on the Zuyder Zee. He voyaged to Germany twice yearly before settling in America where he says he prefers the United States and considers himself a better American than many natives.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Shanafelt of Seymour Iowa note their grown son Carl is in college at Grinnell this year. Mrs Shanafelt visits her mother Mrs Sue Lytle. Carl graduated high school last year at sixteen becoming a college student early.
Mrs J KB Lemmon Mrs Char le Schmoeiler Mrs Maier Latta Mrs Lloyd Lytle and Mrs May McCul y arrived last night from Richland where they spent the day at the Fred Smith home.
Henry Harrison, a rural carrier on route 4, is reportedly faking his annual vacation as Don Tierney fills in. While away, Harrison watches as the old barn on his lot is torn down and a new, improved structure rises in its place.
Yankees win in a dramatic World Series moment. Babe Ruth's bat and a late pinch hit push New York past the Giants at Yankee Stadium as Jones exits for a pinch hitter. Chaos on the field with multiple at bats and near misses framing a pivotal late game sequence.
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