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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

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Iowa to Meet Wisconsin in Hopeful Hawkeyes Clash

Iowa City this Saturday seeks a win over Wisconsin at Madison to build on a recent 7 6 loss at Ohio State and a 7 7 tie with Illinois. The Journal previews the probable lineups and notes Hawkeye players adapting after recent charges and new staff moves.

Hawkeye Ohio State Illini Towans Badgers Iinois Wisconsin Notre Dame Towa— “Ywisconsin PRR Sscaret L.E Gantenbein Jie L. T Subratovich Regberts Ie Liethan Magnussen Carns Boo

Weatherman Amends Forecast With Mild Autumn Return

The article notes a forecast shift from recent snow to sunny cooler weather, reporting October skies clearing and autumn conditions persisting for several days. It details frost in central Iowa with temperatures from freezing to 26 above, and lists Charles City at 32 degrees as the coldest reading while Davenport and Keokuk reached 36.

Iowa Charles D. Reed Federal Charles City Davenport Keokuk

Mrs Cal Coolidge's Mother Dies After Illness

AMPTON Mass Oct 25 Mrs Lemira Goodhue widow of Mrs Calvin Coolidge dies at Cooley Dickinson hospital after 21 months illness. Former president visited her bedside bringing flowers and grieving, with funeral plans announced.

Ampton Mass Lemira Goodhue Calvin Coolidge Cooley-Dickinson Coolidge Justin E. Hayes

Convention Tuesday at Eicher

Washington county Sunday school convention to be held Tuesday at the Eicher Mennonite church in Marion township. Delegates from across the county will attend with morning devotions led by Walter Hutton of Des Moines and talks by Neil Trotman John Speidel Rev A A Vinz and Mrs Walter Hutton. Evening address by Walter Hutton at 7 30 followed by talks from H J Schrag Joe McClelland Rev F J Robins and George Bell. Road directions note detours around Washington Wayland road closure and urge attendees to register.

Washington County Eicher Mennonite Marion Township Walter Hutton Des Moines State Neil Trotman John Speidel A. A. Vin P. P. Wenger Eicher Sunday School Washington- Wayland Washington Noble

Football Captain Named Senior Class President

Willis A. Crassgow of Shenandoah was elected and announced as president of the liberal arts college senior class in Iowa City on October 25. The announcement follows yesterday's annual election.

Iowa City Willis A.crassgow Shenandoah Liberal Arts College

Mustn't Stop Radio to Pray It Means Two Blackened Eyes

Chicago headlines report William Torpey a 67 year old blind musician sought divorce after his wife Catherine returned and struck him while he listened to the radio. He had previously tuned out a broadcast and began his treatment in his prison. The couple's dispute centers on religious use of the radio and domestic conflict.

Chicago William Torpey Catherine Torpey

Milwaukee Ferry Disaster Claims Fifty Sailors

Lake Michigan disaster after the Grand Trunk Milwaukee ferry sinks in a Tuesday storm. Five bodies recovered including Captain Robert McKay. more victims feared as coast guard and planes search the wreckage. Frantic SOS signal cut short by rising waters. inspectors begin inquiry.

Chicago Lake Michigan Milwaukee Coast Guard Robert McKay A. W. Pfeiffer Racine Coast Guard United States

Dunham Morrison Stars in University Play Is Zat So

Dunham Morrison of this city leads the cast in the Iowa University production Is Zat So a comedy by James Gleason. The three night engagement Tuesday through Thursday showcased Morrison as a dissipated society husband torn between prize fights and liquor with strong performance noted.

Iowa University Dunham Morrison Dunham New York James Gleason Morrison

Civil War Veteran William A Walker Dies at 82 in Grandview

William A Walker aged 82 veteran of the Civil War died at his Grandview home. Born July 29 1847 he spent most of his life in Louisa County and served in Company G Nineteenth Iowa Infantry throughout the war. Funeral services held at Community Church Grandview Saturday afternoon.

William A. Walker Grandview Louisa County Nineteenth Iowa Infantry

Pressure on Stock Market Bases Down After Crash

New York stocks steadied after a morning drop as millions from major banks supported the market. By 3 p.m. the close showed gains and a generally easier tone with mixed results. United States Steel led the upswing as buying continued on the 12 million share day

United States Steel

Iowa Debaters to Meet Oxford U Next Day in Iowa City

The University of Iowa debate team of Fred Webber Edward L Carmody and Charles R Nutting will face the Oxford University team in Iowa City tomorrow. The announcement came today from organizers.

Iowa City U.P Fred Webber Fairfield Edward L Carmody Davenport Charles R Nutting University of Iowa Oxford University

Pioneering Washington County matriarch Mrs. T. L. Montgomery dies

Mrs. T. L. Montgomery longtime Washington County resident since 1855 and wife of Captain T. L. Montgomery died at her East Main Street home after a long illness. Survived by six children eight grandchildren and a brother J M Lytle. Funeral set for Saturday at 10:30 a m at the home with interment in Elm Grove Cemetery. flowers omitted per family request.

T. L. Montgomery East Main Street Washington County Jackson Township Catharine Lytle Robert and Eliza Smith Lytle Indiana County Pennsylvani Mrs. Montgomery United Presbyteria Church Montgomery Tawns Althea W. L. Montgomery Davenport Ella Mansfield Ohio R. P. Taylor Cedar Rapids Iowa G. E. Davis Keokuk W. G. Masson Washington J. M. Lytle Willard Wylie Newton Fulton Elm Grove Cemetery Towa

U S Germany Move Toward Separate War Debt Pact

Negotiations begin to finalize a direct reparations agreement between the United States and Germany independent of the Young plan. Ambassdor Goula Schurman presented an aide memoire. German officials seek technical clarifications with an anticipated early signing before European adoption of the Young plan.

Berlin United States Germany Owen D. Young United Press Jacob Goula Schurman Foreign Office

Inspector praises Washington schools after visit

Miss Clara M Wallace state inspector of normal training high schools and junior colleges completed a brief investigation of the local high school and junior college. She told Superintendent Peet Dean Meade and Miss Patton she was well pleased with the work and the enlarged junior college enrollment. She noted Des Moines shows rapid growth among state junior colleges and added she had previously served as county superintendent in Washington County.

Washington Clara M.wal’ice J. HH. Peet Harland Meade Della Patton Miss Wallace Des Moines Winnie Palmer Brighton Washington County

Publishers Honor John Applegate Jr Master Bank Award

John Applegate Jr son of Mayor John Applegate is named to the Master Bank of the League of Curtis salesmen for his standout Curtis publication sales record and strong school performance. The honor marks recognition of his local representative work and achievements.

John Applegate, Jr John Applegate League of Curtis Salesmen Curtis Publications Cur

Geese Battle Halts Miners at Ishpeming Mine

In Ishpeming Michigan on October 25 miners contend with 200 wild geese at the Tillden open pit as geese roosting sightlines collide with mine structures. The flock splits and the miners respond en masse capturing several birds amid a blizzard disrupted night operations.

Ishpeming Mich Tillden

Endurance Run to Start Tuesday

Dick Marmon veteran Indianapolis race driver begins a 100 hour non motor endurance test on Tuesday October 29 at 1 pm leaving from Washington Motor Company and visiting 38 towns across Iowa with a planned 2500 mile distance at an average 35 mph. Local sponsors provide tires coffee malted milk forecasted finish November 2 at 5 pm.

Dick” Marmon Indianapolis Washington Motor Curl Rothschilds Earle W. Corbin & Co Geo. L. McDaniel H & A Baking Company Marmon Scott Furniture

Fall Found Guilty in $100,000 Bribe Case

Former Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall was found guilty by a jury in Washington on bribery charges connected to the Elk Hills naval oil reserve deal with E L Doheny. The jury urged mercy, and sentencing will follow motions for new trial and arrest of judgment.

Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall E. L. Doheny Fall Elk Hills Calif Naval Oil Reserve Doheny Pan-American Company Frank J. Hogan

Publishing Company Promise of Job Placement in Philadelphia

Tis Publishing Company of Philadelphia guarantees to obtain for him a desirable position when he has finished school and is ready to take up permanent employment.

Tis Publishing Company of Philadelphia

No Professionals in Junior College

A journal investigation at Washington Junior College argues the campus should join Carnegie’s list as the 29th pure school. The report notes faculty and athletes connected to subsiz ed athletics, and one local athlete denies knowledge of any subsidy or professionalism charge, claiming subsidies are diving machines.

Carnegie Journal Washington Junior College

Des Moines Holdups Reach Six in Five Nights

A string of five consecutive hold ups in Des Moines continues with two unmasked bandits robbing the Hartman drug store and stealing from a clerk and three customers. The five night total hits six holdups and about $500 in receipts.

Des Moines Hartman Drug Store

High School Football Team Heads to Solon Iowa

Twenty three members of the local high school football squad departed Washington at 12 30 noon for Solon Iowa. They will meet the Solon team at 3 pm. Coach James Schultz declines definite outcome predictions while noting Jones may play at fullback if needed.

Washington Solon Iowa James Schultz Jones Schultz McElhinney Fuhr George McAvoy Solon Aggregation Journal

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