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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

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Hughes Calls Prohibition Issue a Sham Battle in St Joseph

Charles Evans Hughes denounced the prohibition issue as a sham battle in St Joseph Missouri, urging tolerance in political discourse. He praised Hoover as a capable administrator and urged continued Republican leadership to promote prosperity, criticizing wet and dry extremism.

Hughes ST. Joseph Charles Evans Hughes Chicago Secr Smith Tom Hoover

Dr. John M. Lloyd to Open New Washington Office

Dr. John M. Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd will move to Washington soon and he will open a medical office on the north side of the square in rooms once used by the late Dr. H. Bateman. Both are natives of Willamsburg Iowa and have medical degrees from Iowa. Dr. Lloyd spent years in Michigan including Harper Hospital Detroit and private practice with Dr. Koreh in Monroe Michigan.

John Meridith Lloyd Washington Lloyd 8. H. Bateman Willamsburg Iowa University of Iowa College of Medecine Michigan Harper Hostal Detroit A. W. Koreh Monroe

Thursday's Five Best Radio Features

Radio feature roundup notes schedules across WIZ and WABC networks. It lists program times 8:20 and 8 p m est and mentions Gov Smith’s Boston dress broadcast over WS network. Some lines are garbled but indicate cancellations during that period and a general network coordinator note.

United Pre Wiz John J. Raskob WIZ WABC Music Wiz Alaay Muse Felons Salon Orchestra Gov. Smith Boston United

Hoover Plans Western Trip to California and Talks

President hopeful Herbert Hoover and advisers chart a westward campaign starting November 1 from Washington. He will travel via St Louis to California, stopping in several states including Nebraska and Utah for speeches as Smith campaigns in the East.

Hoover California Washington Jorbert Hoove Callistnia St. Louis Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Califo Palo Alto Herbert Hoover

Washington Eyes Fairfield in Key County Grid Battle

Washington and Fairfield prepare for a decisive Friday game that could decide the Battle Six conference standings. Both teams boast strong lines, with Fairfield rated bruised but ready, while Washington seeks to avenge last year’s defeat and boost its title hopes. Tickets circulate as a large crowd is expected. meanwhile county ballots numbered 14 940 were printed for 22 precincts with many absent voter requests already filed.

Washington Fairfield Wasnuseencea Washton Airfield Te Seeason Washington Stokes Gluenk Auditor Office

Matrimony Club Romance Ends Amid Divorce and Film Show

A Matrimony Club romance ends with a divorce granted to Mrs J W Leuty on grounds of separation. Leuty accused his wife of breaking into his bank office with a crowbar in a counter petition. A benefit motion picture In Lifetime is set for Fox theatre November 5 6 and other local notices follow.

the Fox Imo J. W. Leuty Keuuier Greer Ima Etter Matsimon Sisaerey Leuty Hia Fox Theatre avent-Teacher Association

Hawks Prepare to Face Minnesota Stars in Iowa City

Iowa City officials and Hawkeye players eye Minnesota’s key numbers 24 29 45 72 as the Gophers bring a strong lineup led by Hyde Hagcratt Nagurski and Brockmeyer. Minnesota lists forty men with ten lettermen six veterans and ten sophomores, led by Captain Gibson and Hovde.

Iowa City University of Iown Hawkeye University of Winesota Minnesota Win Brockmeyer Hyde Kenneth Hagcratt Rey Naguorski Mayes McLain Hawkeyelette Iowa Cis Gopher Leggi George Gibson Clayton Fred Hovde Kenneth Haycraft Robert Tsner Arthur Pharmer Wayne Kakela Les Pulkrabek Lawrence Johns Bronko Nagurski

Acquittal Directed in Molasses Seizure Case

Sioux City judge directed a verdict of acquittal for Barney Rosenthal who was arrested in November when 132 gallons of alcohol in barrels marked molasses were seized at his plant. The court ruled the case rested more on suspicion than fact and set the defendant free.

Sioux City Barney Rosenthal George C. Scott Ted

Coolidge Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1928

President Calvin Coolidge issues a proclamation declaring Thursday November 26, 1928 as General Thanksgiving. He cites peace, prosperity, and national unity, urging Americans to forego work and give thanks to the Almighty for blessings and guidance toward continued favor.

Washington Coolidge Phantems Roelatin Askde America Brotherhood of Man Calvin The United

Frank Crawford Dies in Colorado

Greeley received word that Frank Crawford died suddenly yesterday noon. Born in Ainsworth, he was 53 and had lived in Greeley for the last thirteen years working in a laundry. Surviving brothers include Will of Jesup Iowa Joan Davenport James O and Alvie of Washington. The body will be sent to Ainsworth for burial pending arrangements.

Crawford Greeley Frank Crawford Ainsworth David Crawford Washington

Woman Jilts Him Uses Knife In Domestic Altercation

Paul Meadows of Des Moines was held for hearing on charges of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm. He was jilted by Evelyn Parrott and accused of attacking her with a knife at the doorway of a home where she lived with Mrs Ed Smith, also inflicting a cut on Mrs Smith’s arm.

Atlantic. In Paul Meadows Des Moines Meadow Evelyn Parrott Ed Smith Mrsmith

SMITH HUGHES ON AIR TONIGHT

Governor Alfred E Smith will address the nation from 9 to 10 p m eastern standard time via the National Network. A Republican broadcast by Charles E Hughes will be carried by stations WEEM Chicago WCCO Minneapolis St Paul WDAY Fargo N D and KEVE Bismarck N D with similar timing.

New York Get Alfred BL Smith Caine Wall Charles Beans Hughes Pat Hughes WEEM Chicago WCCO Minenapoliis St

Student arrested twice in week for failing to stop after accident

Towa City town police report Frank W. Wells of Clinton, a University of Town student, was arrested for failing to stop after an accident for the second time in one week. He was released by police court yesterday.

Towa City Frank W. Wells Clinton Untsity

Norris to Endorse Smith in Omaha Address

Senator Norris of Nebraska will endorse Governor Alfred Smith for president in a speech in Omaha. The announcement by Erie C. Howe of the Progressive League notes Norris had previously avoided taking a position. A radio hookup was arranged to broadcast the address as Norris plans a 8 to 9 p.m. Central time talk focused on the two presidential contenders.

Hoover Alfred E. Smith St Louis Denver Colo Chey Wye Omaha Nebraska George Norris Smith Saturda Nehaska Utah Nevada California St. Louis Smith Norris New York WUA George W Alfred B. Smith Jerie C. Howe Progressive League Alfred BE. Smith Toda Regsive Teague Apeech Columbia

Senator Curtis to Deliver Address in Des Moines

Des Moines report notes Senator Curtis will speak in Des Moines on November 1 as the Republican nominee. broadcasts of his speech are planned. Democratic hopefuls Joseph T. Robinson and Governor Smith are also set for sizable rallies with broadcasts scheduled.

Curtis Des Moines Contin Charles Curtis Republican View Residential Artis The Curtis Specch the Moines Joseph T. Robinson Goveermor Smith Coliseum

University Host to Noted Men at Homecoming Fete

Iowa City hosts a homecoming fete with Governor Hammill and Frank O. Lowden at the head of a guest list. United States senators Daniel F. Steck and Smith W. Brookhart, plus railroad officials J. P. Gorman and William Sloremmer, are among invited dignitaries. Additional guests include Arch McParlane, Ed Smith, Ray E. Johnson, Mark G. Thornburg, and George W. Pritchard, with state leaders slated to attend.

Iowa City University John Hammill Town Frank O. Lowden Govrnor Hling United States Hawkeye Iowa Daniel F. Steck Ottumwa Smith W. Brookhart Washington J. P.gorman Rock Island Railroad William S1.remmer Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Arch McParlane Waterloo Ed Smith Des Mines Care Ray E. Johnson Des Miones Mark G.thornburg Des Moines Agriculture George W. Pritchard Onawa

County Republicans Plan Hoover Rally With Torch Light

Albany dispatch reports county Republicans planning a Hoover rally next week with an old fashioned torch light procession to energize turnout. Governor Alfred E. Smith era rivals and party leaders discuss a country wide event likely in Washington with a late week date.

Hoover Washingon County Herbert Hoover Washington

Ottumwa Men Visit Washington Y M C A Club

Fourteen Ottumwa Y's Men attended a Washington Y's Men Club meeting and banquet. Rev. A A Wing spoke on Christ's ministry and character, with boxing mock duel and a young reader Carliss Sayles entertaining the crowd before informal groups formed for further discussion and plans for a return visit.

Ottumwa Club Campbell Ottumwa Y. M.C. A Washington Y Ottuma Washington Consid Tary Campbell Ottumwa Washington Club Leland Morrison Richard McCleary A.A. Wing Jon Wing Christ Manley Stevens Mike Logan David Carliss Sayles

Funeral of Mrs. Jennie Cress Scheduled Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Cress are set for tomorrow with a brief 10 30 a m service at L A Jones funeral home followed by a Muscatine chapel service at Wood Cemetery at two o clock conducted by Mr W W Bowers. She died yesterday afternoon at 3 20 at the home of her daughter Mrs Clara Doane 108 West Jefferson street. She had been ill for thirteen months after influenza and was born May 1 1858 in Butler County Ohio. She married John Knott in 1875 and later William T Cross in 1919. Survivors include children Harry H Knott Clara Doane Robert and Warren E Knott. two sons and two brothers also survive. She was active in the Muscatine and Ottumwa Methodist churches. The local club meets with Rotary next Monday.

Jennie Cress L.A. Jones Muscatine Wood Cemetery W. W. Bowers Cress Clara Doane West Jefferson Street Jennie Priscilla Thompson Butler Ohio John Betty Elliot) Thompson Cedar County Iowa John Knott William Ti, Cross Riverside Washington Harry H. Knott Robert Warren E. Knott Grand Rapids Mich John M Benjamin E. E. Thompson Bloomfield William Thompson Lexington Musat

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