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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1931

Page

3

Massive Catholic Mass Draws Over 100000 in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on Sunday more than 100000 people packed the Olympic Stadium for a pontifical high mass, the largest Catholic gathering since 1926. Arch Bishop Fumasoni Bioni led the rites with nearly 1000 clergy, as Archbishop Hanna preached and soprano Trish tenor John McCormack sang at offertory.

Los Angeles Olympic Stadium Los Angeles Olympic Stadium California United States Chicago Pietro Fumasoni-Bioni Pius XI Edward JJ. Hanna San Francisco Church Federation of Hollywood Bowl Hollywood Hills Ernestine Schumann Heink

Seaplane Crash Kills Pilot and Two Sisters at Monterey Bay

In Santa Cruz California a seaplane failure blamed for a crash near Monterey Bay killed pilot George H. Robertson 22 of Berkeley and passengers Annette Keiser 16 and Catherine Keiser 11 of Sanger. The craft stalled while banking for a landing and plunged into the water as spectators watched. a lifeguard rescued a bystander who collapsed on the pier.

Santa Cruz Calif Monterey Bay George H. Robertson Berkeley Robertson Annette Keiser Catherine Keiser Sanger

Pacific Flight Across Pacific Delayed Again From Japan

Strong winds again postponed the take off of aviators Don Moyle and C A Allen from Sabishiro Beach as they prepared for a nonstop Pacific crossing in the City of Tacoma II. Sunlit morning activity gave way to noon delays amid weather uncertainty.

Sabishiro Beach Japan Don Moyle C. A. Allen Pacific Ocean City of Tacoma

Mystery of the Czarina Rubies At Monksilver

Katharine Faring, rightful owner of the Czarina rubies, recounts how Frank Severn retrieved them in Russia and entrusted them to Paul Federoff who was killed at Monksilver. Jim Wynter races to Richmond seeking clues, as Katharine warns of a danger that may target Severn.

Katharine Faring Prince Marinov Frank Severn Russia Paul Federoff England Monksilver Severn Beggar’s Court Jim Wynter Wynter Katharine Lester Malin Richmond Frank Mr. Wynter Murinoy Murinovy Murinov Federoff Marinov Soviet Russia Beggar's Court Fedcroft Vienna Paul

China seeks U S mediation over Chinese in Mexico

China appeals to the United States to intercede for Chinese persecuted in Mexico, placing American Ambassador Clark in a difficult position. Mexico's foreign secretary Estrada denounces the Chinese move as inadvisable and urges the U S to mind its own business amid tensions with Chinese merchants in northern Mexico.

Mexico City China United States Mexico Nanking J. Reubern Clark, Jr Jenaro Estrada Estrada Washington State Department Samuel Sung

Weather Delays Air Adventurers Postponed Till Tuesday

Inclement weather forced the first postponement as winds ran high. It was understood the two air adventurers would not attempt departure before 4 a.m. Tuesday 2 p.m. EST.

Wash Your Hands For School Hygiene

The Iowa State health department urges rural and other schools to provide hand washing facilities as students return to classes. Proper hand washing helps prevent transmission of typhoid fever, sore throat, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and tuberculosis via contaminated hands and food.

Iowa State Department of Health America

Diplomatic Tangles as China and Mexico Clash in Sonora Crisis

A Chinese foreign official faces distrust in Mexico City after Yong tries to quell tensions. Estrada reprimands Yong over mediation and chines diplomacy remarks while Mexico pledges protection for Chinese nationals. Anti Chinese committees in Sonora drive many Chinese from homes amid threats to expulsion by September 5.

China Mexico Federal Congress Sonora Washington

Boy Newsboy Helps Catch Station Robber

John Tanza a Boston newsboy buys new trousers and uses his updated gear to hurdle a fence pursuing a thief at a filling station. His pursuit leads to the robber's capture and arrest.

Boston Toston Tas John Tanza John

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