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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
1
A night of guard patrols gave way to organized repairs in Woburn Massachusetts after a mini tornado ravaged the business district. One person died, several injured, with hundreds of thousands in damage as roofs were ripped from buildings and foundations shifted.
Snow and blizzards sweep northern Montana as a cold wave pushes temperatures below freezing. Helena records 20 degrees above zero, while Butte and Anaconda report blizzards and Anaconda sees three inches of snow.
Lieutenant James H. Doolittle of the United States Army piloted a Curtiss seaplane to victory in the Jacques Schneider trophy at Bayshore Park Baltimore. His official speed was announced at 832.67 miles per hour.
In Redlands California a riot erupted at the First Christian church in Des Moines as factions clashed over pastor Rev Rh Glenn Edwards. Mrs Bessie Barnett of Yuma took the pulpit to press a $5,000 slander judgment, prompting police intervention and multiple church disruptions.
In New Orleans the 48th Episcopal General Conference read Bishop Manning’s pastoral letter warning against the superficial anti Christ debate. It calls for world brotherhood, stewardship, and renewal of church life urging clergy and laity to repent pray worship and faith in Jesus Christ.
C B Gambrill of Chicago testifies for the National Automobile Dealers Association before the House Ways and Means Committee. He says automobile taxes cost dealers about 500 dollars annually each and total 40 million dollars since the tax began. The National Association of Taxicab Owners urges repeal of the tax on occupations for taxicabs and of taxes on parts. W W Cloud of Baltimore calls the occupational levy discriminatory.
Funeral services for Mrs Lillian N Duke widow of tobacco magnate James B Duke will be held Tuesday in New York. Mrs Duke died Saturday night just two weeks after Mr Duke with the Associated Press reporting.
Ames Iowa October 26 Substantial caution urged for feeder cattle buyers as Prof J A Hopkins from Iowa State College warns prices likely to fall with weaker industrial activity and slower auto sector growth. He notes higher demand may be seen in winter but foresees a shorter supply of range cattle and possibly higher feeder cattle prices over the next two months while corn remains cheap.
Wye Rested pre Council Bluffs, Oct. 26, Charles Johnson of this city aided a boy attacked by a rooster. He was savagely pecked on the leg and the rooster appears to have hit a nerve, leaving Johnson unable to walk.
Paris reports the French cabinet delay continues as Premier Painleve and colleagues adjourn without resolving the financial crisis. Caillaux resists capital levy while the dollar franc rate spikes before Morgan loan intervention. Berlin signals cabinet resignation risk over Locarno disputes.
Three Gremer county farmers were hurt when their pickup was struck by a Chicago Great Western train near Reinbeck. James Miller aged 78 suffered a fractured skull, Elwood Miller had both legs broken, and Leslie Koch 25 fractured a leg. Tom Miller escaped by jumping as the vehicle was struck. The accident followed by three others earlier week in Waterloo area.
Washington Navy Admiral Sims tells the president's air inquiry board that a perfected wireless control device could settle disputes over aviation in war. He says peace time tests fail to emulate war conditions and only real combat testing will resolve dependability questions for air power. A wireless controlled plane could safely test combat uses without risking aviators in peace time.
Midwestern grid action focuses on inter sectional games as Michigan and Michigan State pursue Big Ten goals. Benny Friedman stars for Michigan ahead of three conference games while Illinois looks to Penn game after loss to Chicago. Northwestern eyes Indiana as Minnesota and Purdue loom in tough stretches.
Auto deaths decline with winter travel drop. Midwest states report 89 deaths in the past week, down from over 100 the week before. Miltons, Purdue students, and others account for several fatalities in Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Missouri Texas Minnesota Oklahoma and Kansas.
The steamer Commonwealth of the Fall River Line became disabled on its Fall River to New York run after losing paddle wheel buckets. It anchored between Point Judith and Watch Hill. A tow was arranged to Newport and 500 passengers were to ride a special train to New York. Revenue cutters Acushnet and Red Wing joined a tow and shore stations were alerted for assistance. Captain Robinson reported the situation while authorities considered repairs but avoided sending a repair crew into the paddle box.
The city paid tribute to Herbert Quick in a public memorial ceremony, honoring his contributions and legacy in the community.
Reports from Sofia say Greek forces dig in along the border and seize a new position south of Petrich. Bombardment near Pipernitza and Petrove leaves dead and wounded as refugees struggle through heavy rain. Bulgaria denies any Greek troops on its soil while fires burn Novolesevo. Athens notes Romania urging withdrawal to frontier lines.
National Commander John R. Quigget of East Cleveland will attend the Iowa American Legion conference in Des Moines on February 24 along with Assistant Secretary Hanford MacNider and National Adjutant James F. Barton. Solar members plan membership drives and appoint committee leaders.
Chicago report says the second child of Mrs Frederick McLaughlin, formerly Irene Castle, died after three hours at a hospital following a fall from a horse. The couple’s first child named Irene was born last January.
Chicago October 25 School children who pledge to refrain from Halloween mischief next Saturday night will receive free tickets to Chicago movie theaters. O Witcraft president of the school principals' club announced today. Scores of theater owners volunteered cooperation to persuade children from harmful pranks.
Henry C. Brandeis, 73, longtime former representative of Pottawattamie county in the Iowa assembly, died at his Hancock home Saturday after a long public career. He served in the state legislature and was a notable local figure. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Robbers broke into the M. and J. R. station at Britt Iowa and escaped with three sacks of mail due to depart on the 1:05 north train. No crew was captured. Officers suspect the same pair hit a local schoolhouse the same night, rifling the superintendent’s desk and attempting to force the vault.
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