20 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
1
Senator Fess reports President Coolidge disapproves of GOP leaders pushing a 1928 renomination draft. The White House says Coolidge would prefer not to be drafted and desires a broader, not one-man, approach to renomination.
Charles Johnson 85 died Tuesday afternoon from injuries after a fall. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at the Anderson home three miles northeast of town, with Rev. Elmquist of Swedesboro in charge. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He leaves several children including Mrs Gust Anderson and Mrs W R Frisk, plus siblings Oscar Bjork and Mrs KL Johnson. Sigfred Johnson of Canada is expected for the funeral.
Iowa City authorities and the state health department launched a statewide probe into a Malta fever outbreak first identified last December. The illness, resembling typhoid, is believed to spread via milk, with twelve known cases to be traced through state laboratory reporting. Andy Beenblossom and his wife intend to move to Kansas City for the winter with Mrs Harold Perry.
In Creston Iowa, Thomas H Read Elbert Read and Henry Read former Shenandoah bankers face federal court charges of making false reports to the comptroller of currency. Prosecution says Read drew double dividends for 1921 and 1922 while stockholders missed payouts. Records show shares held by the Reads and others. Indictments for embezzlement were quashed. trial focuses on false entries in currency reports.
American Legion posts in Washington county invite all members to a meeting at 8 oclock Tue evening October 25 in the Jun eal Legion elinih rooms. Dr J W Taird Mt Pleasant commander for the far district will attend to meet members and officers. A feed will be provided by Washington post. Ten Washington post members attended the installation of officers of Bob Tribby post at Mt Pleasant yesterday with delegates from Brighton Richland Olds New London Hillsboro Salem Winfield and Trenton.
James Swift announces a $25 reward for the capture of the person or persons who stole about 159 chickens from his hen house in the last two weeks. The thefts recently deprived the roosts of part of their burden again.
Grain futures opened lower on the Chicago Board of Trade with wheat down 1-2 to 3-4 cent, corn 1-8 to 5-8 cent lower, oats steady to 1-8 cent off. Market sentiment remained bearish at the open as weather stays favorable in Canada and receipts decline.
Former Illinois governor Frank O. Lowden urged a mixed commission for Mississippi flood control at the Tri-State fair in Memphis. He proposed drawing experts from agriculture, reforestation, transportation, and water power, to craft a comprehensive policy using science and varied methods. In Pine Bluff, War Secretary Davis urged Arkansas business leaders to unite behind a single, nonpartisan flood relief plan to secure congressional support.
W. W. Wilson, in his late sixties, was struck by a car driven by Howard W. Wiley at the northeast corner of the square while crossing the street. He suffered a broken right hip and shock but was reported resting comfortably at county hospital. the driver was not blamed, and Wilson cited his poor vision as a contributing factor.
The American magazine identifies Roy Lewis Gray of Fort Madison Iowa as the nations average man. A nationwide method yields Iowa near the average state population and Gray fits the profile as a 43 year old clothing merchant with a wife two children and a one man business. He prioritizes home and business concerns and favors good roads while avoiding strong views on crime or prohibition.
Washington Demons coach Harry Rice pushes for grit as West Chester roars in with a heavier, better prepared squad. Both teams seek a breakthrough on the local field Saturday with Washington's unfamiliar foe promising a first test of the season.
Washington October 20 Defense lawyers for Fall and Sinclair argued secrecy and lack of favoritism marked the 1922 Teapot Dome oil lease. Assistant Interior Secretary Finney testified he did not learn of the signing until days after and that negotiations were kept secret. The cross examination showed some departments did not always use competitive bidding and that Finney knew of negotiations in general. The defense aims to depict drainage concerns at Salt Creek as motive to lease Teapot and to cast doubt on government charges of bad faith over paid claims to settle disputes over naval land.
Mrs. Catherine Cassler, sentenced to hang for participation in the William Lindstrom murder, was granted a one week stay of execution by Chief Justice William V. Brothers as attorneys seek further delay for appeals. The case may hinge on new Illinois capital punishment laws allowing an electric chair or state-funded Supreme Court appeal.
Chicago's school board heard former judge Frederick Bausman warn of a British propaganda plot to annex the United States through schools and libraries. The session tied to the William McAndrew case continued with adjournment to Monday amid testimony on American Mercury rhetoric and Library Association links in the anti British campaign.
Miss Anna Dawson and Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin join Mrs. George Foster and Mrs. Ed Miller of Wellman as they travel to New London for a federation of woman clubs convention. The group aims to participate in sessions and meetings.
Louis Hassel died at 6 30 this morning at his home five miles NW of town after a short influenza illness. Born January 17 1880 in Alsace he emigrated to the U S in 1907 and moved to Washington in 1909. He married Rose Meyers in 1911 and is survived by his father brothers and sisters in France and a half sister in New York. Funeral services set for 4 PM Friday at L A Jones funeral home with burial in Chicago.
On the steamship Lima en route to Angra Terceira Ruth Elder wears knickers to the astonishment of island natives. She tours the town with co pilot Captain George Haldeman visiting Don Pedro IV’s monument, ancient water wheels, the post office and cathedral before departure at 5 am.
A third degree team from Ottumwa Masonic Lodge will travel to Washington this evening to assist in conferring the master mason's degree. Master L. B. Lupton urges a large Washington Masons turnout with delegations expected from Sigourney and nearby towns.
In Des Moines on October 20 the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a district court ruling denying a Davenport bank’s request for preference of payment on a deposit in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Washington. Also, Mrs. John Simpson undergoing hospital operation. condition improving.
Mrs. Susan Smith dies after a long paralysis illness and will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. Services are at L. A. Jones Funeral Home Friday at 2 conducted by Dr. F. W. Eastwood. burial follows. She was born July 15, 1885, in Harmony, Butler County, Pennsylvania, to Major William Smythe and Catharine Young Smythe. She lived in Des Moines and Chicago before settling in Washington, Iowa. She joined the Presbyterian Church early and remained active. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Eaton, Muscatine. Mrs. Andy Bratten, this city. Mrs. Carie Horidge, Vinton. and Harper Smythe, Anamosa.
Mrs Wilhelmina Scholz her mother and two children died when their car was hit by a passenger train at a street crossing in Chicago. One child was seriously injured. Before leaving home Mrs Scholz warned her husband she feared disaster might strike.
Ives McKay traveled to Keokuk yesterday for business. The purpose and outcomes of the trip are not detailed in the preserved text.
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