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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

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Dalrymple Resigns Amid Boose Ring Scandal Politics Cited

Chicago reports Maj A V Dalrymple supervisor of prohibition officers quits effective November 1 amid the $1,000,000 booze ring scandal. Names linked include Tom Brien Hugh P Daly Jack Logan Frank D Richardson and Mike de Pike Heitler the informer whose confessions implicate federal and local officials in Chicago and surrounding towns.

Mike de Pike Chicago Maj A. V. Dalimple Central States Ile Major Dalrymple Federal Major Dalryinte Ralph Stone Tlinois Clyne Washington Tom Brien Internal Revenue Hugh P. Daly Mike de Pike Heitler Frank McCann United States Benjamin Cohen Hleitler

Prohibition Party Spent $13 017 82 by Days

Washington Oct 27 Reports on the national committee of the Prohibition party indicate extensive expenditures ending with the collapse of the clerical staff. The article notes a total outlay of 13 017 82 and references ongoing financial strain within the party.

Washington National Committee Prohhibiion Party

Campaign Expenditures Reported in National Race

The House clerk reported receipts of STS.244.49 in the party's national presidential campaign and expenditures of 15017.82 up to October 18. Maryland State Superintendent George W. Crabbe cited S1ASTSS expenditures, while West Virginia’s M. Pullen listed 221 spent of 9477 total. Wheeler, treasurer for the league campaign committee, showed expenditures of £2500 as supplementary.

House of Representatives Anti- Saloon League George W. Crabbe Maryland M. Pullen West Virginia Wayne B. Wheeler League

Price Bros. Newsprint Sold to Price Bros. & Co. Limited

Shareholders in Quebec and Ontario approved selling Price Bros. newsprint manufacturers to Price Bros. & Co. Limited. Transfer set for November 1. New company capitalization rises to 42,071,000 dollars from 8,594,000 dollars in the present firm.

Quebec Ont Price Bros Price Bros. & Co. Limited

Viscountess Rhondda Calls King to Seat in Lords

In Tandon on October 27 Viscountess Rhondda, a peeress in her own right, petitioned King George to issue a writ summoning her to Parliament as a member of the House of Lords. About twenty five peeresses in their own right hold the dignities of lords.

Rhondda King George Tandon George House of Lords

Big Whisky Haul Stolen From Chicago Warehouse

Seven men entered the Bobomine & Co. warehouse at 1214 West Thirty-ninth Place. One man held a revolver to manager A. J. Bush while other employees were secured. The gang removed 25 barrels of whisky to a awaiting motor truck. Whisky valued at £25,000.

Chicago Bobomine & Co West A. J. Bush

Dempsey to Fight Carpentier Soon for World Title

New York reports Dempsey and Carpentier will meet for the world heavyweight title between February 1 and July 4, 1921. A signed contract is expected today with promoters Cochran Rickard and Brady handling duties. The bout may be 10 to 15 rounds and could be staged in the United States Canada or Cuba possibly in New York. Purses are expected near 500000 with included percentages.

New York Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Europe Jack Kearns Dempsey Francois Desenwps Carpentier Charles Cochran London Tex Rickard William A. Brady Cochran Rickard Brady United States Canada Cuba New York City

Dublin Street Raid Leaves Three Dead and Chaos in City

Reports from Dublin describe three men shot by masked assailants in the Thurles district one victim was a registrar. In Galway a pub keeper was killed by raiders amid claims of involvement in a magistrate’s murder. London crowds panicked by gunfire from a military lorry as troops searched cars. Terence MacSwiney to lie in state in London before a grand funeral and eventual burial in Ireland.

Dublin Thurles Arbitration Court Michael Ryan Galway Ireland Thomas Egan Arthenry Frank M. Shaw Ork Grand Parade Sinn Fein London Terence MacSwiney Cork

Funeral plans announced for Dublin and Cork leaders

A public funeral is to be held on Thursday at St George's Cathedral with a requiem high mass followed by a procession to Euston station for the train to Dublin and Cork. Eight Cork residents were arrested in Drothin as police investigate alleged republican links amid tensions with English authorities.

Southwark T. George's Thureday Onnix Euston Station Liverpool Dublin Cork Drothin Calid England

Armistice Reported From Europe Conflict Notes

A terse dispatch from war era sources notes an armistice or temporary pause in hostilities. References to Bolsheviki, Ukrain, Petlura forces, and Galicia imply negotiations or ceasefire talks unfolding across central Europe. No clear confirmation of a formal treaty is provided.

Galicia Vienna

Mexican Troops Kill Two Solons in Chamber Attack

In Mexico City on October 27 federal soldiers killed two Tabasco deputies after Deputy Manuel Laceano shot Army Captain Calleo at a session. Caesar Callejo, the chamber president, and others were wounded as soldiers fired into the crowded chamber amid a standoff with Governor Carlos Green. San Juan Bautista faced virtual martial law.

Mexico City Chamber of Deputies Tabasco Chamber Wwomah War Department Manuel Laceano Carlos Green Caesar Callejo Lascano Alberto Nicolas Cacara Green San Juan Bautista

Baseball scandal widens before grand jury probe

The grand jury investigating the 1919 World Series fixing heard new testimony from H G Redmond, East St. Louis theatrical manager, who said he and Joseph Pesch named eight White Sox players suspected of throwing games to Charles A. Comiskey, Harry Grabiner, and Alfred Austrian. Redmond described meetings in Austrian's office and a plan for a new league, with corroboration of the eight players by Comiskey and Austrian.

Chicago H. G. Redmond East St. Louis Grand Jury Charles A. Comiskey White Sox Harry Grabiner Alfred S. Austrian Grand Redmond Comiskey Sox Redmound Joseph Pesch St. Louis Grabiner Grabiner In Mr. Austrian’s Office, That He and Mr. Pesch Austrian Lasker Pesch Alfred Levy Jackson

Halloween party and community gatherings at Wesley Mission Circle

The Wesley Mission Circle held a Halloween party in the church basement with time honored decorations and pumpkin pie. Mrs Kra caw led with Mrs Bowers assisting. Separate social events included Mrs C W McLaughlin hosting guests for two days, Mrs A R Miller entertaining, and the Woman's Relief Corps social with readings by Laurine Hillhouse and Hazel Kracaw. Proceeds support the general fund for charitable work.

Wesley Mission Circle Methodist Church Woman's Relief Corps Laurine Hillhouse Hazel Kracaw Jessie Kerr Opal White J. C. Boice

Washington to Host First Big Gift Day on November 10

Washington business men plan a novelty gift day with gifts valued between 5 cents and 25 dollars. All but three stores around the square will give away items at intervals during the day, with coupons guiding recipients to each free prize. A countywide poster lists the gifts as 2500 to 3000 dollars in value and invites visitors from far away to participate.

Washington Iowa

Gruppe Company Gives Fine Concert at Pella High School

Mrs D H McLaughlin reports a telegram from Redpath Vawter Co about tonight’s musical program at Pella high. John Gosselink manager Lycanta course Pella college wires Pau Gruppe Company delivered splendid entertainment October 26 with Monaghan and Miss Plasschagert responding to encores. Concert starts promptly at 8:30 due to church prayer services.

D. H. McLaughlin Redpath-Vawter Company John Gosselink Lycanta Pella College Pau Gruppe Monaghan

American Legion Show Plans Evening Talent Night

The American Legion prepares a home talent show for Friday and Saturday with acts between performances. Miss Bee Benson will sing a soprano solo Mayna Brown and Edward Squire will perform jokes and songs, Joseph Conrad will sing on stories, and a ten piece orchestra under J W Johnson will provide music.

American Legion Joseph Conrad J. W. Johnson

Discovery of Extinct Tusk Sparks Ownership Dispute

A large tusk of an extinct animal was found embedded in a clay bank along a Clarke County creek. The renter claims it, while the landowner says it belongs to the land. Four state university scientists led by Dean George F. Kay and professors A C Trowbridge A Q Thomas and Ry W Chaney were appointed to appraise its value.

Clarke County State University George F. Kay A. C. Trowbridge A. Q. Thomas Ry W. Chaney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dalrymple Deny Stone Heitler Prohibition Party Avengers York MacSwiney Angiretsura Bolsheviki and Ukrain Fromberg Comiskey and Spegmen C. W. McLaughlin Seth Thomas Ft. Dodge Thomas A. R. Miller Ottumwa The Congregational Church Gruppe Company Pella
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