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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

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Salinger Appeal Over Midland Packing Case Reaches Supreme Court

The Midland Packing Company of Sioux City once valued at eight million dollars faced a Supreme Court appeal by Benjamin J. Salinger Jr. convicted of using the mails to defraud in stock sales. The case centers on indictment validity and evidence of letter delivery to South Dakota. The government argues there were no substantial grounds for the appeal despite obstruction from Salinger's counsel.

Associated Viesay Washington, D. C Midland Packing Company Sioux City Iowa Supreme Court Benjamin J. Salinger, Jr South Dakota Dr Afrand Salinger Sualinger

Republicans to Meet at Capital in Iowa Rally

Des Moines October 25 program features Senator David W. Stewart Governor John Hammill Colonel Smith W. Brookhart and former Governor N E Kendall in a state wide Republican rally and banquet at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Speaker lineup includes Cassius C. Dowell Dale Griswold Mike Agnes Samuelson and county organizers.

Associated Press Des Moines Ila David W. Stewart John Hammill Smith W. Brookhart N. E. Kendall Republican State Central Committee Hotel Fort Des Moines Stewart Brockhart Cassius C. Dowell Dale Griswold

Expulsion of YMCA from Russia Reported by Soviet

The Soviet government announced complete expulsion of the YMCA from Russia. H D Anderson, YMCA secretary in Russia, was forced out and his property confiscated. The statement says the YMCA's departure is total. Italian POWs buried on German soil to be collected and interred in four principal cemeteries.

Associated Press New York Young Mens Christian Association Russia National Council of the Assortation H. D. Anderson

Pheasant Supper at Church Halted by Wardens

In Union township Kossuth County Iowa deputy State game wardens halted a church supper last night confiscating pheasants meant for patrons. Rev Allen Wood said counsel advised and other lawyers approved the plan. Farmers who furnished birds protested accusing liquor influence. No legal action was started by early today.

Associated Press Algona Union Township Kossath County Allen Wood

Miami Escapes From Ninety Mile Gale

The storm spared Miami major damage with debris minimal and no ship losses. Escaping winds prompted a mass exodus as hundreds fled northward, while Key West suffered ship and building damage and Havana saw extensive destruction. Troops controlled looting and aided victims as residents opened homes to neighbors.

Miami Florida West Palm Beach Avand Key West

Plan of No Tariff Sees U S Backing for Trade Levels

Washington Oct 21 The United States plans to publicly reject the financiers manifesto against world trade barriers as applying to the country while backing a leveling of customs orders among European nations. Secretary Melon will announce the stance after a White House conference with President Coolidge. The American chamber of commerce urged protecting living standards and opposing any action that could lower them, with signatures including J P Morgan.

Associated T'resa Washington, D. C Financeiers United States Melon Coolidge Europe White House International Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of the New York J. P. Morgan

Farm relief rally aims to enlist cotton growers in congress

The Grain Belt Federation calls a November 16 St Louis conference inviting southern state representatives to back farm relief ahead of December congressional action. Leaders avoided internal interference with southern alliance plans while Governor Hammill of Iowa pushes a regional appeal to midwest and southern governors and their congressmen.

Associated Press Des Moines Oct Congress Legislative Committee Grain Belt Federation of Farm Organizations St. Louis Sinc John Hammill Iowa Middle West South

Havana hurricane toll rises with 25 to 30 dead

Red Cross figures show 25 to 30 killed and 1,400 injured in the Caribbean hurricane that struck Havana. Damage is estimated at 30 million dollars with many victims from poorer city districts as communication remains cut and provincial reports are unavailable.

Havana Red Cross Americana Lavana Republic Matanzas Pinar del Rio

Triangular Leagues Formed for Iowa High School Debates

Iowa City October 21. The Iowa High School Debating League forms triangular leagues with each school fielding two teams of three speakers. Debates to decide champions in four districts run January to May with semi finals and finals at the University of Iowa not later than May 15. Fairfield High is the 1926 state champion, Rock Valley runner up.

Iowa City Iowa High School Iowa University of Iowa EB. H. Lauer A. C. Baird BE. C. Mabie Department of Speech H. A. Greene J. A. Opstad Congress Federal Farm Bureau Executive Committee Marcel University College of Liberal Arts Fairfield High School Rock Valley

Rev Richard Hughes To Give Travelogues

Rev Richard D Hughes former pastor of Wilaskins Presbyterian and Emerald Avenue church will present a series of illustrated European travelogues. The lectures originate from WRBCN with photographs for Southtown Economist pages and radio use.

Chicago Hughes Wilaskins Presbyterian Church Richard D. Hughes Emerald Avenue Presbyterian Church Emerald Ave Marquette Rd WRBCN Southtown

Mission Meeting Program For Unit 4 of Methodist Women

Announcement outlines an all day session by Unit No 4 of the Methodist Women Foreign Missionary Society at Washington church starting 10 in the morning. The agenda includes devotionals a convention report by Mrs Bene Nour Tare a lecture by Mes Barker and Dr W W Bowers plus addresses from Mrs Cy W Hedges and others and a 1 30 pm session with devotionals and further talks leading to a 6 40 pm gathering in the evening. The unit covers Washington and nearby towns and features the Standard Bearers and Home Guards group activities.

Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society Washington Mieasant Plain W.sw. Bowes Hole Cy W. Hedges Bene Nour Tare

Debs Dies at 71 After Long Socialist Career

Eugene V Debs, veteran socialist leader and five time presidential candidate, died at a suburban sanitarium near his 71st birthday after a long heart and kidney illness. His body returned to Terre Haute for funeral services, with cremation in Indianapolis to follow.

Eugene Debs Terre Haute Associated Press Chicago Eugene Vv. Debs Socialist Party Debs W._ E. Henley Tam Perve Taote Ind Indianapolis Elmhurst Union Teader American Railway Union Great Northern Railway Cleveland Canton Ohio Eugene V. Debs Terre Ilaite

Dr William P White to lead Bible conference at Second United

Dr William P White a well known evangelist and Bible teacher will conduct a Bible conference at the Second United Presbyterian church the week of October 24 through 31 He has pastored in Albany Oregon and worked with Moody Bible Institute and will speak daily at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM with morning and evening services through Sabbath October 28 18t

William P. White Second United Presbyterian Church Washington United Presbyterians First Second United Presbyterian Churches Committes of Missions Little York Ant Indianola Iowa

O O F Nomination Names Stewart of Ida Grove for Grand Master

The Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows nominated F. M. Stewart of Ida Grove for Grand Master. The convention will vote in June at Ida Grove, Keokuk picked as 1927 convention city. Officers for the coming year to be announced at Friday’s closing session.

Itty Associated Pregs Mason City Towa Grand Lodge The IT O. O. F FF. M. Stewart Ida Grove Keokuk

Nebraska Stands Alone With No Funded Debt in U S

Nebraska remains the only state without funded debt, distinguishing its financial standing among the several U S states. The absence of funded debt marks a unique fiscal position for the state, setting it apart in national budgets and credit discussions.

Nebraska United States

Brookhart in Serious Condition Amid Health Decline

State Senator J. L. Brookhart remains gravely ill with heart irregularities and complications. He has been homebound for weeks as family and staff monitor his deteriorating health and cancel engagements.

J. L. Brookhart C. E Brookhart Cok & W. Brookhart Della Brookhart Chicago Lillian Senator Brookhart

Queen Marie Attends Philadelphia Exposition Visit

Queen Marie of Mainana journeys to Philadelphia for the sesquicentennial American Independence exposition. General Pershing and 700 others greet her at the Kits Carlton Hotel reception. The royal party plans to proceed to Philadelphia this afternoon for a Wallat famtaaque.

New York America Marie of Mainana Philadelphia Amer'sa Depe Pershing Kits Carlton Puesta Nicholas Wallat

Hires Motor Bus for Washington Davenport Trip

Coach Albert McKinetry plans to take the Washington high school football team to Davenport by motor bus this Saturday. A bus trip offers lower cost per player and earlier return than by train, weather willing. The band may join, needing riders and cars to secure the trip, while the squad trains for the Davenport game, with Fisher out due to injury and Bain gaining practice.

Albert McKinetry Davenport Reil Qeekaloosa Washington Milburn McKay Bain Weaver Morrison Layton Banker Snookie Turner Gallagher

England gains wireless link for ships in channel

In the completed Rugby wireless station England gains a method to communicate with British vessels at sea. Sailings on any of the seas are now better coordinated through this new wireless facility.

Rugby England

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