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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1919

Page

4

Debate on League Covenant Revisions Lets Senate Weigh Compromise

The piece argues that recent votes against amendments show nothing about league strength and urges a compromise on the peace program. It cautions reservation acceptances if allies approve, warns against surrendering constitutional duties, and insists on preserving U S independence and influence while remaining idealistic.

League Reservatorists Senate Walsh Shields United States of America Democrat Kenyon

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Contented

A light verse by Walt Mason extols contentment with work earned wages and simple living. The speaker praises honest sweat, frugal cottage life, and steady routine while noting social complaints exist but arguing beefing won’t fix them and keeps singing a cheery song.

Nazimova Stars in Out of the Fog at Fox Theatre

Nazimova, renowned for stage and screen, delivers a major triumph in Out of the Fog. The Fox engagement runs Saturday and Monday, marking the film’s screen adaptation of Ception Shoals with Albert Capellani directing and Dune Mathis collaborating.

Nazimova Fox Theatre Ception Shoals Madame Nazimova Crimea Black Sea Geneva Stanislawsky America Naziova Albert Capellani H. Austin Adama Dune Mathis

The Point of View on Vice and Happiness

The piece argues that a thoroughly bad person cannot display a genuine happy expression and vice does not pay even in fun. It warns readers that counterfeit smiles reveal moral corruption and that attempting vicious behavior leaves one diminished and ashamed.

Church Must Make Changes In New War Era

The national council of the Congregational church opens its eighteenth biennial convention in Grand Rapids with 600 to 700 clerical and lay delegates. Rev John P Sanderson of Chicago says the church must adapt to the new era and take leadership or cease to be an effective force in civilization.

Grand Rapids National Council of the Congregational Church of the United

Steel strikers warned after gation notice threat

Chicago steel mills report gains in personnel after a published notice saying any workers not back by night would be removed from company rolls and lose bonus and pension rights.

Chicago

Smith Third In Air Race

Capt Lowell H. Smith arrives in San Francisco as the first entrant to reach the city after starting the army transcontinental air derby from here.

Flyer San Francisco Lowell H. Smith Army

Johnson leads Ohio anti alcohol drive in Mogland Lathe

H. E. Johnson of the Anti-Baloon League of Ohio directs prohibition workers from his desk in Mogland Lathe. The figure known to readers of the Unighel paper as Mr. Pussshen stands posed at work, guiding the campaign.

I. BE. Johnson Anti-Baloon League of Ohio Lathe Prohiision Workers Mogland Mer. Jolson Mr. Pussshen Unighel

Harding plan for arbitration of coal strike urged in Iowa

Governor Harding calls for a governors conference to avoid a coal strike threatening Iowa and other coal states. He cites arbitration under Iowa law, asks coal operators and miners to nominate five mediators each, and urges immediate action to prevent fuel shortage and disruptions to schools and hospitals.

Des Moines Harding Chicago Iowa J. C. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Iowa- Missouri D. C. Cushing Iowa Coalt Operators’ Association Hherein Ons Uli Nately Union

Miners Demands Called Outrageous and Impossible

Iowa manufacturers denounce coal miners demands for a Nov. 1 strike as outrageous and impossible. The circular warns of federal intervention, nationalization of mines and railways, and a nationwide uprising to avert disaster. It outlines a six hour day five day week and a 60 percent pay rise as goals, claiming these would triple coal prices.

Des Moines Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association

District elects eight committeemen for subdistricts

From four subdistricts of district 13 selections were made to form a new scale committee. The executive board includes J C Lewis Des Moines president and others with names from Albia Centerville Madrid and Boone. Committeemen listed for subdistricts one to four include Ramsburg Simmon s Yaney Morgan Crook White Jones and Gib bons.

Mitteeme J.C. Lewis Des Moines Joe Morris Albia John Gay James Aggneson Centerville D. H. Watkins Thomas McCulley Thomas Ellsberry Madrid F. T. Ramsburg Mystic J. R. Simmons Cincinnati David G. Yaney Buxton Edward J. Morgan Hiteman Neal Crook Des Moites Tom White Colfax C. B. Jones Boone William H. Gibbons

Eleven shot in Vera Cruz mayoral clash on weekend

From Vera Cruz reports state 11 men were wounded by bullets and a dozen more by stones during a Saturday clash between supporters of Pedro Palazue Los and Salvador Cumpa, rivals for Vera Cruz mayor.

Laredo Tex Vera Cruz Pedro Palazue Los Salvador Cumpa

Historic 1918 railroad schedule details and corrections

The document lists Westbound and Eastbound passenger and freight train times for lines including No. 25 No. 3 No. 26 No. 8 and No. 92 with daily and limited service notes. It notes an annulment of No. 92 and a correction date of December 8 1918 signed by H W Russell agent C M ST FP.

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