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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1924

Page

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Japs Warned by American in Manchuria

Captain Norman Baldwin protested anti American propaganda in Mukden as Japanese papers claimed Americans landed arms and fought with the Pek ing army. General Chang Tso Lin said he could not regulate the press while troops moved south along the South Manchurian railway.

Mukden Manchuria China Peking Ceneral Chang Tso-Lin Norman Baldwin Chang Baldwin South Manchurian Bea Wu Pei Fu Tialdwin Tokio Hhs General Chang

Remove Hydrogen From Big Dirigible

The ZR-3 is being vented of hydrogen at Lakehurst New Jersey to reduce danger and cost about 11600. Thirteen cells will vent hydrogen as it is deflated and later re inflated with helium. About 20 percent had already been vented to lower buoyancy during landing. The craft carried eight mail packages on a ballast manifest.

Lakehurst N. J ZRS Los Angeles Washington Wilbur America Atlantic San Diego Cal North Island Camp Lewis

Borah Backs Republican Bid for Re election

United States Senator William E. Borah of Idaho says he will run again as a Republican in November and not as a Progressive. He announced his decision after Idaho’s Supreme Court ruled that a candidate cannot be listed on two party tickets.

Associated Prema Boise Idaho United States Wm. RE. Borah Republicans Idaho Progressive Party State Supreme Court

Hughes warns La Follette win would wreck prosperity

Secretary of State Hughes at a Republican rally says La Follette victory threatens national prosperity. He urges support for Coolidge and Dawes, blasts the constitutional amendment idea, and defends administration policies while noting troop withdrawals from Santo Domingo and Haiti.

Hhe Theodore Roosevelt la Follette Congress United States Supreme Court Rotary Hughes John W. Davis Hughes Coolidge

Naturalized men call on president at White House

A reception and buffet luncheon for a delegation of the Foreign Born Citizens Association is the principal item on President Coolidge's schedule today. Brief addresses to the foreign born delegation and to representatives of the Coolidge-Dawes Theatrical League will be delivered, with other speeches postponed until next Thursday at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Washington Foreign Born Citizens’ Association Coolidge Citizens Coolidge-Dawes Theatrical League Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Davis to Deliver Speech in Chicago

Democratic candidate John W. Davis travels by special train from Quincy to Chicago where he is to speak at the Auditorium this evening. He plans no fixed platform addresses along the route and intends to rest as much as possible before continuing to East St. Louis and Missouri. He declines to add to his Quincy statements on the Daugherty and Wheeler indictments, calling the matter closed.

Associated Press Davis Chicago John W. Davis Quincy E. St. Louis Illinois Missouri Harry M. Daugherty George LB. Lockwood Republican National Ecommittee Burton M. Wheeler

Vault Ransacked as Four Robbers Loot Truesdale Bank

Approximately $2,000 was taken when four armed men wrecked the vaults of Truesdale Savings Bank in Truesdale, seven miles north of Storm Lake. The interior was demolished by an explosion around 1:30 AM. One motorist, Henry Strack, was fired upon but unharmed. his car was riddled with bullets. The bandits, aided by a fourth member waiting at a nearby car, fled southeast. Sheriff Merritt Hoffman pursued the trail with deputies. Bank officials put losses at about $3,000 to $2,000, with no arrests or clues yet.

Associated Press Storm Lake Truesdale Savings Bank Truesdale Here Henry Strack Strack Merritt Hoffman Truesdale Bank Commercial Bank of Storm Lake Lakes Crucedale Savings Bank Bk. J. PR. Toey Sioux City

Male Jury to Try Flapper Bandit in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia a jury of 12 men will hear the case of Violet Dickerson a 19 year old labeled flapper charged with first degree murder in the killing of Lou Hirsch during a store holdup Testimony starts today after 150 veniremen were examined The defendant was allowed to bring her baby born in prison to City Hall for the proceedings and then returned to prison She is charged jointly with Charles Effinger in the shooting of Hirsch Jr. the latter was convicted of first degree murder.

Associated Press Philadelphia Violet Dickerson Lou's Hirsch City Hall Charles . Effinger Hirsch. Jr Finger

Concluding Packer Hearings Set For October 29

Washington October 16 Hearings in the Armour Morris packer merger proceedings will resume October 29 in Chicago. After three days of testimony before Chester Morrill head of the Packers and Stockyards Administration it was decided that evidence could not be completed at this session. The case stems from a February complaint by Secretary Wallace over Armour and Company's plan to acquire Morris and Company plants and business.

Associated Press Washington Armour- Morris Packer ChicCake Chester Morrill Packers and Stockyards Administration Wallace Armour and Company Morris and Company

General Dawes to Start on Tour of the Eastern States

Charles G. Dawes republican vice presidential nominee begins a eastern tour this week that will occupy his time until a week before the election. He will address audiences in Pennsylvania West Virginia Delaware New Jersey and New York starting October 21 in Philadelphia and ending October 27 in Rochester New York before returning to Chicago. The itinerary was arranged with Everett Sanders and Q Tilson of the Republican speakers' bureau.

Chicago Charles G. Dawes East Pennsylvania West Virginiia Delaware New Jersey New York Philadelphia Rochester N. Y Mr. Dawes Everett Sanders Q Tilson

Agriculture recognition outlined by Charles Hearst

Charles Hearst of Cedar Falls, a director of the American Farm Bureau Federation and president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, told the county agents conference that farm protection is the backbone of the future program. He urged uniting farm organizations with the state federation to form a foree organization to back legislation and needed actions.

Associated Press Ames Ort American Farm Bureau Federation Charles & Hearst Cedar Falls Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Hearst

Grant Will Retire From Health Board

Dr Charles S Grant of Iowa City will retire from the State board of health after more than five years of service including a tenure as president. He leaves public service October 28 as the board is dissolved and replaced by a health commission and an advisory board appointed by the governor. He played a leading role in Iowa's campaign against stream contamination.

Associated Press Towa City State Board of Health Charles S. Grant Iowa City Iowa

Governor Smith Heads to Elmira for Evening Speech

Governor Smith, greeted warmly in Binghamton, plans a major address in Elmira tonight after spending the day in the city. He urged residents to observe October 27 the Theodore Roosevelt birth anniversary and criticized a Great Corporation claim to ownership of state assets.

Ifty Associated Press Binghampton Smith Elmyra Sreat Corporation

Campaign Expenditure Probe Details GOP and Independent Runs

Chicago reports outline Republican national campaign receipts of 1 714 317 gross and 1 342 959 net up to Oct 16 with 16 902 contributors and top donor William Wrigley Jr. at 25 000. Independent La Follette Wheeler total 190 535 with 155 062 spent. Nelson notes 72 009 Republican contributors and outlines assorted expenses across headquarters and campaigns.

Chicago Republican National Campaign Organization W. V. Hodges Republican National Committee Senate Hodges Ives la Follette-Wheeler John M. Nelson Nelson Lincoln Dixon Western Headquarters National Committee Republican Fund William Wrigley Jr

Pacifists and War for Defense Clash at Discourse in Cleveland

In Cleveland on October 16 the international Disciples of Christ convention nears a clash between pacifists and war for defense advocates. Resolutions draft opposing war entirely and supporting defense only are expected to be debated. Kirby Page from New York helped draft the antiwar proposal, while Rev. W Paul Marsh of Middletown Indiana led the defense exemption bid.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio International Convention of the Disciples of Christ Kirby Page New York W. Paul Marsh Middletown Ind Army Air Service

Lockwood replies to Davis over Wheeler indictment charges

George B. Lockwood former RNC secretary telegrams John W. Davis denying proof for his charges about Senator Wheeler and oil company investigations. He defends exposing public official crimes and questions Davis’s claim that evidence should be ignored.

Associated Press Washington George B. Lockwood Republican National Committee John W. Davis Illinois Wheeler Montana Davis Senate Lockwood Terre Haute Senator Wheeler Department of Justice

Budget figures show national expenditures fluctuating greatly

The witness stated the budget ranged from 500000 to 1500000 dollars and that attention to detail is limited. He noted states faced shortages rather than surpluses and that figures on state collections and expenditures were not provided to the committee.

Many Killed in Civil War and Fire in Canton

Canton reports street fighting and a large fire after five days of factional clashes. A Canton volunteer army was defeated by a Red army of workers, with casualties and a daytime blaze causing extensive damage estimated at $7,000,000.

Associated Press Canton Ico Volunteer Army Hong Kong Merchant Volunteer Corps of Red Army

President Pearson To Open Iowa Extension Conference

Ames Iowa October 16 President R B Pearson head of Iowa State College was slated to open the annual extension services conference with an address. Director R Bliss of the extension department will speak on Why Ex Work. Hearst head of the Iowa Park Bureau Federation also plans remarks with sessions continuing Friday and Saturday featuring George E Farrell and H S D A officials.

Preas Ames Dro RB. A. Pearson Iowa State College Extension Services Venga R. Bliss KE. Hearst Iowa Park Bureau Federation George E. Farrell North Central Divsion

La Follette Takes Leave of Iowa Today en Route

Senator Robert M. La Follette travels toward Minneapolis with stops at Oelwein Waterloo and East Waterloo Iowa en route to a campaign speech. His train halted briefly as crowds gathered with a wave greeting and his son Robert spoke on campaign issues at Oelwein before onward movement.

Associated Press la Follette Minneapolis Oelwein Robert M. la Follette Waterloo East Waterloo Robert

Commission Takes Up Russ Recognition

Paris reports the French commission studying Franco Russian affairs will present its final report on recognition of the Soviet government to Premier Herriot. The cabinet meeting tomorrow is expected to grant de jure recognition.

Associated Preas Paris Herriot Meeiing

Saginaw Teen Recovered After Ingesting 1200 Metal Objects

Mary Doe, 15, of Saginaw, recovered from a diet of metal after doctors removed 1200 metallic items including coins, washers, pins, crucifixes, chains, and bolts. She was discharged from Saginaw General Hospital with no remaining health effects.

Associated Press Saginaw, Mich Mary Doe Saginaw Saginaw General Hospital

Secretary Wallace Recovers After Naval Hospital Surgery

Secretary Wallace, treated yesterday at the naval hospital for sciatica, is making progress toward recovery. President Coolidge's physicians reported he passed a comfortable night and was resting well, with indications that the operation was successful.

Washington Wallace Naval Hospital Joel T. Boone Coolidge

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Borah Charles E. Hughes la Follette Party Dawes Roosevelt Farnam Parker 2 Anderson Dayton Fred Parker Orville Wright Flapper Packer General Dawes Real Viewnam Grant Health Board Governor Smith Elmira Nelson Reeds W. T. Rawleigh Wm. T.taleigh Wewers Pearson Commission Girl
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