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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1931
Page
4
A brief devotional note titled In His Name urges readers that giving even a cup of water in Jesus name is rewarded by Christ. The fragment mentions Mark and a call to teach kindness as part of living in faith.
A public voice urges continued support for churches education and charitable causes amid hard times. It calls for aid to the Red Cross Y M C A Salvation Army and similar movements, insisting citizens remain committed to helping others and maintaining moral obligations while facing economic reverses.
The obituary recalls Thomas A. Edison as among historys top inventors. It highlights his early life as a news boy and telegraph operator, his era changing storage battery work, and his spectacular phonograph achievement which stunned crowds. The piece notes his lasting impact beyond his death and the enduring value of his innovations.
Fronomists and educators across several colleges and universities respond to a query from the American Business Men's Pound regarding the role of rearward focus as a business tonic and its implications for industry education.
A long, disjointed survey panel reviews calls to repeal the 4 percent beer ban. Notable academics and college leaders from New York University, Syracuse University, University of Michigan, and other institutions critique the Busch open letter, arguing restoration would not relieve unemployment or boost prosperity. they warn of economic and public health risks and defend continued prohibition.
National and state Red Cross chapters mobilize in Montana and North Dakota to aid drought families. Eastwood outlines cash and in kind relief totaling 195.77 thousand dollars in Montana and 122 thousand in North Dakota, with thousands to receive food and clothing through expanded winter support. Governors appoint committees to raise funds as relief efforts extend to 60,000 plus families across the two states.
A Los Angeles Glider Lab unidentified pilot Dick Evan was killed when a trailer wing struck him after a launch mishap near Redondo Beach. In Kansas City a fatal plane crash killed Thomas J. White and Nora White, an experienced transport pilot, during a flight lesson when the dual controlled plane spun into a tall dive and crashed.
Chicago reports that Al Capone, convicted of three felonies and two misdemeanors on 22 counts related to income tax evasion, faced a potential maximum sentence of 17 years and a $50,000 fine before U S District Judge James H Wilkerson who planned to pronounce sentence the following morning. D Andrea, armed for Capone’s protection, faced a contempt hearing as part of the proceedings.
Odge David HH Clark former deputy district attorney was acquitted by a jury of murder in a trial climaxed by last May’s shooting of two men including Spencer editor and Charles Crawford politician. He admitted killing Spencer and Crawford but claimed self defense.
Regular meeting details for lodges in Washington state with officers and visiting members. Notes include Shrine No 10 Washington, Wise Temple rooms, and monthly schedules with officers Ward and Yard.
The snippet lists train numbers and schedules for local and freight services, noting daily or Sunday exceptions, with agents and stop details. It mentions No 4 Golden State limit 4 39 am and various eastbound and westbound services, including locals and specials and agent signatures.
Jurors Congratulate Clark for his defense as women panel members join in praise. Superior Jude Harry W Balk presided and noted the outcome would mirror a no jury case. Clark’s first trial ended in a hung jury with 11 for acquittal despite conflicting Verdier. Plays by religious groups are reserved at McDaniel's drugstore under Fortnightly clubs Rama department.
A number of Ainsworth residents plan to attend the play The Rock set for the high school auditorium on Wednesday October 21. The drama department hopes residents of neighboring towns and Washington will seize the chance to see this production.
Meuride reports from Des Moines on October 19 AP that the next general election will test whether prohibition becomes permanent or remains a campaign issue. F Scott McBride, general superintendent of the Pan American League, said the anti prohibition group will challenge the prohibition allies with an intensified educational campaign. He spoke to two city audiences and met with Bois. Rwing, superintendent of the Iowa anti task force.
Des Moines man H R Heflin appears before the Wordbury county grand jury on charges of embezzlement and cheating by incompetitions. The bond pin is returned as part of the proceedings.
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