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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1924

Page

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Religion, not law, drives reform says Mr. Coolidge at unveiling

President Coolidge urges reliance on religion over legislation in reform, praising Bishop Frances Asbury as a model of sacrifice and devotion. He argues the nation’s virtue and liberty come from divine grace, not government action, and recalls Asbury’s tireless preaching and austere pay.

Associated Prean Washington Coolidge Francia Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church In America Congress Asbury Pris P Ise Rica Trigia Crisia America Francis Asbury Jonathan Edwards Whitfield

Wyoming Democrats Nominate Woman for Governor Ticket

Cheyenne reports the Wyoming Democratic state convention nominated Nellie T. Rosa widow of the late Governor M. B. Ross for governor. Rosa, still shocked, said she would carry on as her husband did and would not pursue an active campaign.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Nellie T. Rosa M. B. Ross

Secret Probe Of Kepford Continues At Des Moines

The Iowa board of control held a secret hearing into charges of cruelty at the Toledo juvenile home against superintendent A. E. Kepford. Nine witnesses appeared after the session reopened, with most testifying they would refuse testimony offered yesterday. If charges prove true, Kepford would be asked to resign.

Associated Trees Des Moines Board of Control Iowa Toledo A. E. Kepford George Classen Cedar Rapids Morrow McColl Classen Kepford

Christian Mission Women Mark Golden Jubilee Session

At Cleveland Ohio the Disciples of Christ commemorated the Golden Jubilee of the Christian Women's Board of Missions. The two year drive raised one million dollars to fund missionary and church extension work, to be presented to the convention.

Ftr Associated Press Cleveland, O International Convention of the Disciples of Christ Christian Women’s Board of Missions

Iowa Corn Value Seems Steady Despite Lower Output

Des Moines reports Iowa corn value will be similar to last year though production will drop by about 100 million bushels. The weekly crop and weather bulletin notes rapid drying with temperatures 10 degrees above normal and that most farmers secured dependable seed corn. Early sown winter wheat shows good growth and soil conditions remain favorable for continued planting.

I’rees Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau

Bryan to Tour Nebraska with Brother Aid

Governor Bryan and his brother Wm J Bryan met at Lincoln station and rode part way to Seward where he will speak on a ten day campaign tour across Nebraska Colorado and Kansas. He then heads to Yankton to take part in dedicatory ceremonies for a new Missouri river bridge tomorrow.

Associated Press Lincoln Neb Bryan Wm. J. Bryan Seward Nebraska Colorado Kansas Yankton Missouri River

Secretary Davis to Speak Twice in Iowa This Week

Secretary of Labor J. J. Davis will tour Iowa with two public talks this week. He is slated to speak in Waterloo Friday night and Cedar Rapids Saturday night, according to the state Republican headquarters.

Davis Associated Press Des Moines J. J Davis Iown Waterloo Cedar Rapids

Chicagoan Heads Butter and Egg Men

L. B. Kilbourne of Chicago was re elected president of the National Poultry Butter and Eggs Association at its eighteenth annual convention in Chicago. M A Hagensick of Des Moines was re elected a vice president. The convention will return to Chicago for the 1925 meeting.

Associated Presse Chicago L. B. Kilbourne National Poultry, Hutter and Eggs Association M. A. Hagensick Dos Moines

Iowa Farm Bureau Leaders Support Henry Wallace for Secretary

Iowa Farm Bureau leaders unanimously advocate Henry Wallace for secretary of agriculture for four years. They praise his efficient leadership and aim to quiet farmer discontent, urging adherence to pro agricultural policies to lift the sector out of recent chaos. The committee also backs cooperation between the Federation and Iowa business groups and approves Hearst’s Grain Marketing Company board memberships and appraisal board roles.

Associated Press Des Moines Get Henry Wallace Iowa Middle West Iowa Farm Burau Federation Federation Department of Agriculture Pas Iowa Farmi Torean Federation Hearst Grain Marketing Company

Borah Goes to Chicago for Campaign Expense Inquiry

Senator Borah of Idaho arrives in Chicago to lead an exhaustive inquiry into campaign contributions and expenditures. He says the investigation will pursue the sources of all campaign funds and follows charges by Senator La Follette of improper money use in some states.

Borah Chicago Senator Borah Idaho Senate Committee On Weat LaFollette

France to Recognize Soviet Russia Friday

Paris reports the French government will formally recognize the Soviet Republic of Russia on Friday, per official circles this morning.

Paris Russia Cireles

Propaganda alarms prompt US protest over Japanese press

In Mukden, U S officials protest Japanese anti American propaganda from Takaku Nichi Nichi and Manshu Nichi Nichi papers claiming U S arms support to Chihli forces. Reports say 190000 rifles delivered already. American officers accused of fighting with Chihli troops. Front lines at Shanhaikwan unclear as coolies flee to the Japanese concession.

Associated Press Mukden Manchuria United States Takaku Nichi Nichi U.S America China Manshu Nichi Nichi Shanhaikwan Norman Baldwin

W H Needham Sr Dies in Sigourney at 84

W H Needham Sr veteran publisher of Iowa and Grand Commander of the Iowa G A R died this morning in Sigourney after a 12 day illness from bronchial pneumonia. He was born in 1840 in Ohio and moved to Iowa in 1852. He served in the Civil War, edited multiple papers, and held postmaster and political positions. He leaves a large family and a funeral is planned in Oskaloosa.

Sigourney Evening Journal W. H. Needham Iowa Needham Guernsey County Ohio Oskaloosa John R. Needham Oskaloosa Herald Grant Keokuk County News St. Louis William McKinley Republican State Central Committee M. FE Iowa G. A. R Gtand Boston Olive Knowlton Charles K. Needham The Grinnell Register Centerville Daily Lowegian Sherman W. Needham Eldora Ledger W. H. Needham, Jr Los Angeles John Axmear Eldora Tie Lee Needham Sigourney Wnd CG. GC Prouty Des Moines Ligzie Wilson J. B. McQuiston

Adams Sees Coolidge Carry Most States Except Wisconsin and North Dakota

John J. Adams former Republican National Committee chair met with Wm. M. Butler and issued a statement predicting Coolidge would carry every northern and western state except Wisconsin and North Dakota with Minnesota uncertain. He will stay in Chicago before election and expects a strong Iowa result. In Washington Luther A. Brewer urged votes for Coolidge as Iowa leans safe for the President.

Associated Press Chicago John J. Adams Iowa Wm. M. Butler Coolidge Wisconsin North Dakota Minnesota Republian Advisory Committee Washington Luther A. Brewer Cedar Rapids Senate Brookhart Brewer

LaFollette Campaign Train Arrives in Des Moines

Senator LaFollette arrives in Des Moines for campaign stops with hundreds of supporters from across Iowa. Brookhart joins at Moulton for talks. speeches by LaFollette son Phil and Iowa manager Louis Cook precede the address. Radio broadcast denied. Brookhart predicts a 150000 vote lead if Dawes is dropped.

Associated Press Des Moines Robert M. LaFoLlette Iowa Coliseum LaFollette Moulton Smith W. Brookhart Mr. LaFollette Senator Brookhart Albia Ottumwa Senator LaFollette Phil LaFollette Louis H. Cook Iown Brookhart Cook la Follette Coolidge- Dawes Dawes Cal Bob LaPollette

Adventists Explore Europe Conditions at Des Moines Meet

More than six hundred delegates from across the country attend the Seventh Day Adventists convention in Des Moines. The program includes a symposium on European conditions to open tonight, plus exercises, Bible study, and three business sessions during the day as the event runs from yesterday through October 23.

Associated Press Des Moines Seventh Day Adventists Pontevenes

Zeppelin ZR-3 Sets New Airship Flight Record

The Zeppelin ZR-3 completed a 5,006 mile nonstop flight from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst in 80 hours 45 minutes, landing at Naval Air Station Lakehurst. Commander Hugo Eckener hailed the voyage as a new world record while U.S. officers and German crew received a triumphant welcome.

Airdome Lakehurst N. J Naval Air Station Airdrome Naval Air Station Friedrichshafen Germany Hugo Eckener Zeppelin Eckener J. P. Klein, Jr F. M. Kennedy United States Army Dimelit Maurice R. Pierce Navy Air Station

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MR. Coolidge the Foundation Democrats State Board OF Control Christian Mission Fern Compton Davies San Francisco Willur Davies Daly City Davies Cottage Davies William J. Bryan Iowa Farm Bureau Henry Wallace W. H. Needham, SR Iowa State G. Alr Adams Dakota Brookeart Europe
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