20 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1928
Page
1
The expected route of the zeppelin flight over the United West begins from Lakehurst to Scott Field HL where it will moor for the night. Return trip without stops would go via Kaixo, Detroit and Cleveland, weather permitting, with an exact schedule announced by radio before departure.
Football scores list from various games including Quarries Town 14 over Ripon Minnesota 6, Chicago 9 over Indiana 0, Purdue 12 over Georgia Tesh 6, Notre Dame 6 over Co atroll 0, Ames 7 over Missouri 0, Kentucky 0 over Northwestern, Cornell 4 over 0, Penn.
A Philadelphia jury convicted State Representative Matthew Paterson and suspended Police Captain Charles W. Schoenleber of bribery and extortion charges. The verdict concludes a bribery case involving political and law enforcement figures.
New York October 20 faced the prospect of a nationwide express strike after talks broke between the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks and American Railway Express officials. The company demanded names of strike leaders since February. union officials refused. A telegram was sent to the mediation board asking the organization to take charge. About fifty five thousand workers could be involved if a strike is called.
Dr Henry Houghton of the State University medical school will visit Washington County physicians and their wives next Monday evening. A dinner at the YMCA at 6:30 will feature Dean Houghton as guest of honor. The meeting aims to inform county doctors about the medical school facilities, aims, and the new hospital to be dedicated soon at the university.
Wedded by Justice of the Peace W. E. Barber at his office yesterday, John Herman of Tittin Iowa and Helen Suchomel of Cedar were married. Witnesses included George Ferman, a brother of the bride, Froom, and Miss Bessie Bena of Tit tn. Mrs. Joe Conrad arrived Thursday from Waylan.
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune edited by W. C. Jarnazan was named the best weekly newspaper in Iowa by University of Iowa Journalism instructors. Second place went to Knoxville Journal and Kossuth County Advance. honorable mention to Trace Star Slipper and Sac City Star.
Hoover campaign aides press to halt a new whisper that he danced with Mary Booze a negro Mississippi national committeeman during flood relief work at Mound Bayou. Akerson denied the tale as false and warned Gov Bilbo of Mississippi of the slander.
Des Moines report says Senator Charles Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee may speak in Des Moines around November 2, a claim not confirmed by Willis Stern of the state committee. A high party leader may deliver an address in the final ten days of the campaign. If Curtis appears, it would be his second appearance in the state this campaign.
Chicago hosts a official reception for Dr Eckener commander of the airship Graf Zeppelin and his officers with a city committee delegation of school children and German Americans. A music program by German choral groups will be presented before a banquet by Mayor Thompson. The visitors depart for Lakehurst, New Jersey.
New York October 20 0 A Sunday evening the regular 21 station chain of the Columbia system will broadcast a dramatization of the career of Governor Alfred E Smith beginning at 7 30 p m The dramatic sketch is entitled up from the city streets and an all star cast of noted players will take part Heywood Broun columnist is also to have a role in the production
The body of William Edward Hickman was buried in Holy Cross cemetery three hours after his hanging at San Quentin. An autopsy showed he fainted on the gallows and did not die from a broken neck. The death mask was fitted as he fainted, with the trap released to catch him. The autopsy noted a slightly larger brain with no disease or insanity indicators. The Marion Parker murder victim’s body was moved across the bay for autopsy and burial by relatives.
Brighton Oct 19 Evening members of Chapter A IP host a 6 80 dinner at the Horton home. The evening featured Halloween land stunts and listed attendees including Mr and Mrs Grant ton Mr and Mrs Wills Horton and many relatives. Also reported are civic notes about a wedding, attendance at events, and local club activities with several names from the community.
Alfred E. Smith shifts focus to the east for final campaign efforts with seven speeches planned in the last two weeks before the election. He will visit Philadelphia Boston New York Pittsburgh Providence and Newark while preparing for a parade and a bedside visit in Indianapolis.
Neb Oct 20 In a Falls City speech Governor Harding assailed Smith for endorsing the Underwood tariff and opposing national policy. He mocked Smith for ignorance of international affairs and urged the party to reject his view. Local residents and social gatherings accompany the report with brief notes on visitors and a surprise birthday event.
Boston dispatch reports a Tong feud escalating as illuminating gas was released in a room, injuring several Chinese participants. Investigators say the gas was likely turned on by rival Tongs during a confrontation, with four men recovering after exposure.
The forecast says a seasonable week for the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys with fair conditions early and a later precipitation period. No major departures expected in temperatures or weather patterns across the central plains and northern regions.
John Chopek, described as intoxicated, was jailed again after police observed him wandering with bay rum bottles. He had paid a large fine previously for intoxication and bought two more bottles, prompting authorities to arrest him as he staggered through the street.
Hon Fred White chief engineer of Iowa addresses state road bonds at Columbus Junction High School auditorium. He uses a series of charts to explain provisions as delegates from Washington Muscatine and nearby towns listen. musical interludes include a clarinet solo by Fence Richards and violin by Lila Elizabeth Williams.
Dr. Hugo Eckener will travel by train to Akron and visit Goodyear facilities before heading to Chicago. The voyage aims to begin a cross Atlantic commercial air service, contingent on weather and repairs, with a possible Lakehurst departure next week.
Polk County authorities padlocked bars in Des Moines and issued liquor injunctions to 48 individuals after raids in August and September. Judge Frank Shankland signed the orders following evidence gathered by Sheriff A. Findley. Those named had been arrested as liquor offenders. police deputies and state agents carried out the raids.
Paris reports Europe failing to reach a settlement on war debts and German reparations after eight years of talks. France and Britain remain divided on Dawes Plan revisions and the path to Germany’s total payment, with US stance and Chanberry speeches shaping the dispute.
A Cedar Rapids area Royal Arch Masons session elected officers for next year. Names listed include Charles deputy A Hanes Hampion, and others. Details suggest a ceremony or meeting noting terms to expire in 1940s era.
Washington Fairfield football schedule changes with the Fairfield game moved to Friday at 2 30 pm to avoid conflict with the Minnesota homecoming. The open date allows rest between Muscatine and Fairfield bouts and could boost local business turnout. Washington resumes play at Burlingto.
Patricia Keeley, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Keeley formerly of Washington, selected editor for the Have Scroll at Ston HS Junior High. The editorial choice is based on merit in the English department with six teachers judging anonymously on thought, fluency, originality, accuracy and style.
About 200 farmers gathered to oppose a proposed 510,000,500 road bond issue in the eleventh congressional district. Voters were urged to act against the measure, denouncing public monopolization claims and condemning treatment of farmers by private interests in public schooling debates.
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