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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1924

Page

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Maine Governor Brewster Leads Republicans In Maine

Ralph O. Brewster, Republican, elected Maine governor by a margin over Democrat Pattangall as returns from most precincts favored the GOP. Fernald and four Republican congressmen also trounced opponents, with national issues spotlighted by visiting party speakers. President Coolidge sent congratulations on the Republican victories in Maine.

Associated Press Portland Maine Ralph O. Brewater State Senate Wm. R. Pattangall Augusta

Dickinson Launches G O P Speaking Tour Across Iowa

Congressman L J Dickinson of the Tenth district starts a tour supporting his candidacy and other Republican nominees. He speaks at Kamrar Terris Garner and plans Fort Dodge caucus. He praises Coolidge and Dawes plan tariff cuts to aid agriculture and predicts the west battles Coolidge versus La Follette. The Democrat party may lose votes to La Follette rather than Republicans.

Des Moines L. J. Dickinson Tenth Kamrar Terris Garner Fort Dodge Dickinson Coolidge Agricultural Commission Charles G. Dawes West Mr. Dickinson LaFollette

Des Moines Lady Doctor Faces Murder Charge

Des Moines physician Dr. Ada Fuller was ordered held on a murder charge after county attorney Seeberger issued a warrant based on a confession by Bertha Munger of Waterloo. Munger says Fuller performed an illegal operation before Munger died in a Waterloo hospital. Fuller had a prior conviction on a similar charge and awaits a supreme court ruling on appeal.

The Associated Press Des Moines Ada Fuller Seeberger Bertha Munger Waterloo Fuller Munger Supreme Court

Theatrical troupe injured as car overturns near Cedar Rapids

Five troupe members traveling by car were injured four miles west of Cedar Rapids as their vehicle plunged into a ditch, rolled, and burned. Al Russell Selma Alabama manager Mixes Rowland Joplin Missouri and Russell J Smith Kansas City Missouri sustained head chest injuries. Jane Warwick Portland Oregon suffered cuts and bruises. Mrs Smith had minor injuries. The wreck destroyed the wardrobe and car while en route to Scribner Nebraska.

Prem Cedar Rapids Lincoln Highway al Russell Selma Ala Jackie Rowland Joplin Russell J. Smith Kansas City Russell Smith Rowland Jane Warwick Portland Oregon Scribner, Neb

Lenine’s Legacy Permeates Postwar Russia as Idol and Idea

In Moscow Lenine’s wooden tomb in Red Square draws thousands who bow to his memory as the birth of a new Russia. His image adorns streets, stations, schools, shops, and even aircraft, symbolizing Leniism over traditional religion. Guards deter any unrest surrounding the mausoleum.

Moscow Nicolai Lenine Russia America Washington Lincoln Red Square Lenine Kremlin Os Lenine Manu

Slight Freeze Reported Across Northern Iowa

The Associated Press notes a season’s first freezing temperature in Estherville with several stations around 32 to 35 degrees. Frosts appeared in scattered districts, with Estherville 32 Mason City 34 Decorah 35 Waterloo 35 Boone 35 Fort Dodge 35 Cedar Rapids 33 Inwood and Iowa City 34. Mason City seen 24 last night with light frost in a few places, not harming crops.

Associated Press Des Moines Sept Iowa Estherville Mason City Decorah Waterloo Boone Fort Dodge Cedar Rarpride Inwood Iowa City Weather Bureau Mercury Government Weather Station

France Takes Big Share Of China Trade

Dresden September report shows the United States again leads as Germany's top customer for china. Britain Switzerland and Netherlands lost share as France supplies cheaper imports. Buyers cite high prices and freight costs pushing demand to France Japan and others.

United States Germany China France Japan

Lenin’s Image Grows In Russia As Revolutions’ Icon

The article notes Lenin’s presence in stamps, pottery, and household items and predicts his future on coins. It cites state efforts to educate children about his life, fund his writings, and build a marble monumental mausoleum to replace the wooden tomb in Moscow. The piece frames Lenin as a central symbol of the revolution.

Russia Lenine Moscow Russig

Freedom for the Child swings to an extreme

Bernard J. Fagan of New York City juvenile court told a Catholic Charities conference that modern youth show excess freedom with many youths allowed out until late hours at age fourteen. He noted 70 percent of last year’s 14 000 cases were boys and 34 percent girls and warned against glamorous movies and insufficient parental control. He listed five reasons delinquents go wrong and urged parents to engage closely with their children.

Des Moines Bernard J. Fagan Juvenile Court of New York City National Conference of Catholic Charities

President Alessandri Resigns as Altamarino Seizes Power

In Santiago on Sept 9 General Altamarino, head of the military cabinet, assumed power after Arturo Alessandri resigned at the cabinet’s and military leaders’ request. Alessandri agreed to absent himself and fled the country with protection promised for his family.

Santiago Chile Arturo Alessandri Altamarino Alessandri

Arizona Voters in Primary Battle

Arizona voters pick two gubernatorial nominees from five candidates in a mixed party field. Republicans split on the Colorado River compact with Ward and Maddock backing the compact with modifications. Governor Hunt, a Democrat seeking a fifth term, opposes the pact.

Associated Press Phoenix Arig Arizona Dwight B. Ward Arigona Republican Thomas Maddock W. P. Hunt

Butler Sees Maine Victory As Widespread Support

Wm. M. Butler, chairman of the Republican National Committee, states that Maine's result shows a clean sweep for Republicans with a governor and senator both elected by large margins. He notes four congressional districts delivered substantial majorities and calls Maine’s vote the largest in history in support of Calvin Coolidge and his administration. He cites broad support across farmers, workers, seamen, business people, and women.

Associated Press Chicago Wm. M. Butler Republican National Committee Today Maine Calvin Coolidge Calvin Cooldge United States

Michiganders Are Balloting Today for Senate and Governor

Voters in Michigan cast ballots for three Republican contenders seeking the U.S. Senate seat and seven GOP candidates for governor. Incumbent James Couzens faces Judge Arthur J. Tuttle and Daniel W. Tassing for the full term, with a short term challenge from Tuttle. A last minute Democratic gubernatorial sticker vote was announced. Hal Smith, a Detroit attorney, withdrew after ballots were printed.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Michigan United States James Couzens Arthur J. Tuttle

President Coolidge Meets Cabinet in Daily Session

President Coolidge meets his cabinet in a regular midweek session in Washington. He plans to focus on setting up machinery for his proposed agricultural investigation and finalizing other official matters while awaiting reactions to his speeches and upcoming primary elections. Officials welcomed favorable impressions from Senators Bruce and Moses after his Baltimore speech.

Associated Press Washinton Coolidge House Bruce Maryland Moses New Hampshire Traltimore

Couple visits brother in Mt. Pleasant Sunday

Mr and Mrs Harry Dickerson drove to Mt Pleasant Sunday to visit the home of her brother M Branchflower.

Mrs Harry Dickerson Mt. Pleasant M Branchflower

Fate of the Boy Murderers to Be Sealed Tomorrow

Chicago news reports final court preparations as Judge John R. Caverly prepares to reveal the verdict in the Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. case for the kidnapping and murder of Robert Franks, after ten days of deliberation.

Associated Preasy Chicago Richard Loeb Nathan F. Leopold, Jr Robert Franks John R. Caverly

Polo Matches On Today For International Cup Defense

America and England meet at Meadow Brook today for the opening polo match in a three game series for the International Challenge Cup now held by the United States. The crowd of 46 000 will include the Prince of Wales and top officials as part of a colorful backdrop to the sporting event. England faces a handicap with its star guard missing due to practice form.

Associated Treas New York America England Meadowbrook United States Prince of Wales Pershing Stone Hoover Wallace Davis Weeks

Decapitated man found near Linn Junction with Carter's Store cap

An unidentified 26 year old man, possibly from Washington Iowa, was decapitated by a Rock Island freight train near Linn Junction four miles north of Decorah. His only identifying item was a cap bearing Carter's Store Washington Iowa. No suspect identity or purchase recall at Carter store.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Washington Decorah Rock Island Linn Junction Carter's Iowa Carter McKenzie

Iowa Women to Welcome Davis in Des Moines Reception

Iowa women will play a key role in the reception for Democratic presidential nominee John W. Davis on September 17 in Des Moines. The women’s section of the official reception committee includes leaders from Iowa City Du Buque Anamosa Atlantic Fort Dodge Sioux City Columbus Junction Oskaloosa and Dubuque with Miss Anna Lawther among them.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa John W. Davis Mr. Davis W. B. Maulsby Stephen Swisher Iowa City H. C. Becker Dubuque C. J. Cash Anamosa John W. Blake Atlantic Mary S. Kelleher Fort Dodge Ruth Warner Boylan Sioux City Madge O'Neil Columbus Jiunelson L. B. Corlett Oskaloosa Anna B. Lawther

President Coolidge greets army world flight squadron

The army world flight squadron completed most of the first air circumnavigation and landed at Bolling Field to receive a national greeting from President Coolidge. Lt Lowell H. Smith led the crew as officials and the public paid tribute with a 21 gun salute and floral tributes at Arlington Cemetery before returning to Bolling Field.

Associated Pr Washington Army World Flight Bollingfield Coolidge Weeks Lowell H. Smith Army World Flight Air Squadron New York Arlington Cemetery America Army World Patrick Army Air Service White House Arlington National Cemetery Army-Air Service Pership Fort Meyer Mitchel Field United States Army Magon M. Patrick Air Service

Vermont Primary Opens With High Voter Interest

Vermont voters flocked to the polls in Montpelier for the biennial primary election as Calvin Coolidge’s candidacy stirred statewide interest. Republicans face contests for governor lieutenant governor and two district congress seats while Democrats have no races.

Associated Press Montpelier Vermont Calvin Coolidge

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