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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1931

Page

1

Sentencing of Capone Is Postponed

CHICAGO Oct 23 UP The sentencing of Al Capone convicted of defrauding the government of 215000 in income tax was postponed until 1 AM tomorrow by Federal Judge James J Wilkerson after hours of defense motion arguments. Capone showed pallor and fidgeted as lawyers debated the indictment and verdict.

Chicago al Capone James J1. Wilkerson Wilkerson Capone Michael Ahern Jacob Grossman Albert Fink Ahern Grossman Dhares Fink Atorneys

Chester M Estle Dies at Hospital Conesville Farmer

Chester M Estle 51 prominent Conesville area farmer died at Henry County Hospital Mt Pleasant after brief pneumonia illness. Funeral planned Saturday afternoon at Reformed Church Conesville with Rev Emanuel Jasmann. Born July 24 1880 in Lowh County to Joseph and Rebecca Miller Estle. Survived by wife Mamie Bell two daughters Margaret and Mabel father J Estle Lone Tree half sister Hazel Kranz Lone Tree two brothers Half Estle West Branch Freeman Estle Lone Tree longtime Farm Bureau worker former Muscatine County FB president.

Columbus Junction Chester M. Estle Conesvville Henry County Mt. Pleasant Jork Conesville Emanuel Jasmann Estle Lowh County Joseph Rebecca ” Miller Estle Mamie” Bell Lone Tree Margaret Mabel J. Estle Hazel Kranz Half Estle West Branch Freeman’ Estle Muscatine County Organ Lation

Cattle Objector Tests Today as League Hopes Rise

Geneva reports relief as Japan signals conditional acceptance of the League council's Manchurian dispute formula. Alfred Sze of China accepts the council's proposal. Japan's Kenkichi Yoshizawa holds conditional approval while Tokyo presses for negotiations to end disputes within the allowed timetable.

Geneva Oet Alfred Sze China League Council Kenkichi Yoshizawa Tokio Oct Legalutia Baron Shinefa Japan

Country Club Holds Annual Meeting and Honors Golf Champion

The Country Club annual meeting at the clubhouse elected directors Ralph Gibson Lester Orr and Preston Wolf for three years. Victor Westphal was named city golf champion, with BM Shannon as runner-up earning golf balls. The secretary treasurer TW Harwood reported substantial course improvements and new watering systems.

of the Golf and Country Club Fred Nelswanger Fie TW. Harwood A. W. Clow House Lester Orn Fred Neiswanger Victor Westphal BM Shannon Bill John Westphal Forrest Jennings Ira Schenefelt Martin Whittaker Vic Westphal Tracy Phillips Tracy Jarkness George Stewart Ralph Gibson

Brighton Woman Taken by Death in Clay Township

Mrs Susan Horton, a Brighton resident aged 68, died after a recent illness. Born in Montoursville Pennsylvania, she married John Horton in 1868 and lived on the Horton homestead farm west of Brighton. Surviving are sons A and Grant Horton, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and sisters Mrs Charlie Washburn and Mrs Wess Grit. Funeral Saturday at 2 20 p m at the home, Dr Whiting of the Presbyterian church to officiate. burial in Brighton.

Brighton Susan Horton Orly Susan Ramsey Montoursville Pennsylvania John Horton Trishton Horton Clay Township Grant Horton Wess Grit Seth Also Whiting Presbyterian Church

Two Washington women badly injured in Olds crash

Mrs Hugh McCleery and Miss Hamilton, prominent Washington women, were badly injured when their car collided with a Beal vehicle south of Olds. Both were taken to the county hospital as doctors feared internal injuries and possible infection.

Hugh McCleery Alyn Hamilton Ington Olds Miss Ham McCleery Mss Hamilton Mins Hamilton Toth Hamilton Knight M. Dean Joe Wright Fred Nelswanger Party of Washington Mt. Pleasant District Club 1K Real Ainsworth Charles G. Johnson Studebaker Johnson Beal Europe Mt Pleasant Washington County Washington Women’s Clubs

Cardinals Held To Scoreless Tie In Washington Lincoln Game

Washington junior college battled Penn college reserves to a scoreless tie before a wary crowd. Key backs Kipsey and Fuhr were absent, Kiesey and Layton were with the Burlington unit, but Blick and Skola sparked the Cardinals backfield while McGraw anchored the line. The game featured punting duels, solid defense, and several long drives as both teams traded efforts in the trenches.

Kipsey Fuh Layton Washington Junior College Penn College Cane Cardinals Quakers Oskaloosa Rafferty Blick Washington Kiesey Fuhr Ad Layton Burlington Skola McGraw George Freshwaters Dirt Norton Marshall Owens Ahrens Penn Thomas Dead Shall Stone Wall Owens Morian Ahrens Jin Little

Cy Rogers Thanks Fans After Radio Speech

Holly Wood California telegrams and letters flood Cy Rogers with thanks for a radio speech about the subject. He plans to forward a copy and notes appreciation from big names including Mr. Gifford of AT and T and Owen D. Yo. Edvel Ford seeks a copy for his father while Senator Borah and Pat Ley are mentioned.

Holly Wood Callet Red Gifford T and T Owen D. Yo Edvel Ford Senator Borah Tam Patley

Rogers progress on bank capital drive in Washington

Subscribers exceed 49 00 toward a capital and surplus target of 100 000 for a new bank. The committee reports encouraging progress and continues the fund drive with energy. Interested investors are urged to visit the Dewey building headquarters to discuss the prospect with solicitors.

Washington Tew Dewey R. F. Davis Commercial Savings Bank Davis

Demons to Meet Winfield Tonight in Iowa Football Clash

Washington Demons host Winfield in a Southeast Iowa conference game under threat of rain. Winfield, with a mixed record including a win over Wapello, aims to upset the favored home team as a large crowd travels from Winfield. Officials include L. Mendenhall, DeKalb, and Repass.

Washington Rin Alana Washington Demons Vintiel Winfield Mendenhall Ath Tues Teachers College DeKalb Parsons Repass Pale Field

Name Winners in Audition Contest At Atwater Kentra

Announcement of the audition contest winner for the district Atwater-Kentra. The event, held in Iowa City last night, will be broadcast from WSUL at 7 10 to 8. Ten young men and nine young women performed with Kathleen Coffey Wilma Walker Roy Finch Donald Steele and Helen Coffey representing Washington county. Participants included Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine and Iowa City youth. Many local residents listened and enjoyed the rol os.

Atwater-Kentra Iowa City WSUL Kathleen Coffey Misa Wilma Walker Roy Finch Donald Steele Helen Coffey Washington County Cedar Rapidell Belle Plaine

Cattle War Tests Continue as National Guard Patrols

Des Moines county braces under the cattle war as 1,504 enlisted men and 99 officers are officially placed on duty. Veterinarians test 19 cattle amid rain at the Eversman farm with no resistance. officials forecast no further trouble as operations proceed to other farms and more cattle are tested.

Des Moines National Guard W. H. Bailey Bailey Burlington Iowa Jake Eversman Eversman Ersman Clara Minnie Ida Park’ A. Findley Ayersman Farm Findley Charles Miller Arethur

Convicted of Bank Robbery in Lincoln Case

Howard Lee known as Pop Lee was found guilty by a district court in Lincoln for complicity in the Lincoln National Bank robbery valued at 2.5 million dollars. The case tied to an East St. Louis gang. His conviction follows a high profile legal proceeding in Nebraska.

L.A Andrew District Court 8. W. Livingston T. L. Brookhart Commercial Savings Bank Lincoln, Neb Howard Pop) Lee East St. Louis Lincoln National Bank

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