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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

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Farmers urge immediate remedy for ruin from price crisis

A report to the agricultural conference blames the federal reserve system for plunging farm prices and calls for urgent policy changes. It cites restricted credits and public statements by treasury and Fed officials as driving price declines and urges slower discount rates and no official price speculation.

Washington Agricultural Conference Conmmittee War Finance Corporation Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Soard Treasury Department Federal Reserve

Farmer relief urged through wider credit and stable rates

A report calls for immediate action by federal reserve officers to maintain steady crop marketing rates and extend credit to farmers. It argues a liberal credit policy would ease distress and threats to farmers nationwide.

Federal Reserve

Roosevelt shaken up in road mishap near Laodaga

Franklin D Roosevelt Democratic vice presidential nominee was shaken but uninjured when his car tire blew out north of Laodaga on the Crawfordsville to Greencastle route. He switched cars and continued, stopping at Roachdale and Bainbridge to speak.

Greencastle Ind Franklin TD. Roosevelt Crawfordaville Ladoga Roosevelt Roachdale Bainbridge

Wrecking by British Troops in Dublin Barracks Clash

Detachment from the royal barracks broke out at ten last night and attacked shops and businesses in Dublin. Crowds fought back with stones as soldiers fired rifles, smashing homes and scattering residents. Streetcars halted and fighting continued along the quay near O’Connell.

Dublin Royal Barracks O'Connell

WEDS ON HER WAY TO PRISON IN IOWA

Carmelo Musso an eighteen year old man recently sentenced for manslaughter married Cosimo Matone in Centerville Iowa on October 14 just before beginning his sentence. An appeal will be taken, friends say.

Centerville Carmelo Musso Tony Matto Cosimo Matone

China May Be Restored Empire Amid Shanghai Rumor

Rumor in Shanghai claims Gen Chang Tsaodin overthrew the Peking government and proclaimed a monarchy amid Jiangsu and Kiangsu politics. Admiral Gleaves sails with American cruisers Huron Albany and New Orleans reaching Shanghai as tension rises on a possible restoration.

Shanghai China Chang Tsaodin Fengtian Peking Chang Tsao-lin Chihli Anfu Hsuan-tung Prince Chun Lishun Kiangsu Kiangsi Nanking Huron Albany New Orleans Albert Gleaves

Prohibition Probe Opens Over Chicago Whisky Ring

Washington reports reveal a widespread whisky ring reaching Chicago and possibly Canada and Mexico. Investigators probe whether Washington officials aided illegal permit access as Congress members are implicated and liquor rings expand to New York and other cities.

Washington Chicago Prohibition United States Ring Kramer Congress D»Triet New York Internal Revenue Department Gladys W. Warburton California

Prohibition Affairs Link to Warbarton in Cage Scandal

A report asserts no solid connection yet between Mrs Warbarton and the Chit cage scandal. The remarks suggest ongoing inquiries with no close ties established as of now.

Harding campaign outing in Chattanooga stalls on southern landmarks

Senator Harding led a southern speaking tour with Tennessee step leaders and a campaign train arriving late in Chattanooga. The party toured Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga, ending with luncheon on Signal Mountain before continuing toward Maine voter registration details.

Chattanooga Reno Civiir Tennessee Harding Gmrty Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain

Wrangel Loses Ground as Reds Regain Mariupol and Berdyansk

Constantinople reports Russian Bolsheviks re occupy Mariupol and Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov, a setback for General Wrangel. He presses an offensive against the Sixth Army, converging on Kakovka and pushing a north front from Mariupol to Ekaterinoslav while clearing Donetz rail corridors.

Constantinople Mariupol Berdyansk Sea of Azovy Wrangel Russia Sea of Azov Sebastopol Crimea

Chicago whisky ring exposed by federal inquiry

Federal investigators reveal a powerful bootlegging network in Chicago linking distillers, saloon keepers, whisky runners, and officials. Eleven leaders are named including a Louisville distillery owner and a Chicago manager. Judge Landis will summon a special grand jury as the New York broker Sadler fears for his life.

Chicago Express Company Landis John J. McLaughlin Internal Revenue H. A. Sadler New York Sadler Clyne Sader H. Wathen Grand Dad Louisville Louisville Baseball Club Charles Janett Ben Collins Fred Leach Hi. A. Sadler North Shore

Bryan Urges Canceling World War Debt to Allies

William Jennings Bryan urged canceling the ten billion dollar debt owed to the United States by England France and other former allies in a World Brotherhood Federation address. He said forgiveness would be the first step toward universal reconciliation and spoke of a world of brothers or brutes.

Washington William Jennings Bryan United States England France World Brotherhood Federation

Bank Heist Nets $50,000 in Alameda Countyrobbers

Four armed bandits robed the Bank of Alameda County at Alvarado Oakland and wounded president August H May as they escaped with about $50 000. The Metropolitan police report the suspects remained at large.

Oakland Cal Alameda County Alvarado August H. May

Ireland to gain control of customs as home rule move

London reports the British government plans to grant Ireland control of its customs at the opening of Parliament. The cabinet urged whips to attend the first session amid a debate on reprisals. In Skibbereen Sinn Feiners killed a man who claimed to flee a Sinn Fein hit list and fled with a masked group.

London Ireland Skibbereen Sinn Feiners Secret Service Sinn

President Wilson congratulates Tris Speaker

From Meveland Ohio October 14 manager Tris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians received a telegram of congratulations from President Woodrow Wilson praising his honest and sincere efforts in leading the world champions.

Cleveland Meveland Tris Cleveland Indians Wilson

Baptist Pastor Earns Salary Increase at Meeting

At the annual Baptist congregation meeting Rev. M. R. Regan received a $300 salary increase. Plans for church improvements include interior redecoration, tower remodeling, and exterior painting to start next spring. Officers and trustees were named, choir staff appointed, and ushers selected to lead the church activities.

M. R. Regan Emma McChesney F. R. Sage J. N. Dodd A. B. Carr J. W. Bishop Chas. BE. Hays Lloyd Arnold Bert F. Campbell D. L. Grimes A. W. Yard

Pioneer Clay Township Resident Ozro W Bosworth Dies

Ozro W Bosworth, about 70, a pioneer of Clay Township since 1842, died yesterday at the county hospital after treatment began last Saturday. He was a longtime member of the Clay Congregational church and is survived by two brothers A B Bosworth of Richland and H L Bosworth of Colorado. Funeral plans have not been announced.

Ozro W. Bosworth Mr. Bosworth Clay Two Clay Congregational Church A. B. Bosworth Richland H. L. Bosworth Colorado

Community announcements and church notices

A list of local events includes a military funeral escort for Sgt. Claude Swisher with assembly at the American Legion club rooms at 2 15 p m Sunday Oct 17. Also scheduled are meetings for the Young Women's Home Missionary Society, Presbyterial social, Methodist Ladies Aid, and Rebekah lodge, plus church services and a congregational social with a field meet.

American Legion American Legion Club Farmers & Merchants Bank Claude Swisher Young ‘Women's Home Missionary Society of The M. EB. Church Jesse Busby S Lowa Ave Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Tomrow

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