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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1929

Page

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Fight Near in Carolina Textile Town Amid Tense Demonstration

In Gastonia North Carolina textile town residents brace as National Textile Workers Union organizers plan a mass meeting amid warnings of violence. Police chief murder suspect Fred Beal remains jailed as tensions rise with armed demonstrators and local citizens preparing for clashes.

Gastonia N. C National Textile Workers Union Citzens Fred Erwin Beal Aderholt Mecklenburg County Wes

Floating Wreckage Reveals Fate of Lost Lake Steamer Andaste

Three floating wreckage pieces near Hollan Mich indicate the 40 year old freighter Andaste sank in Lake Michigan with 25 crew members after a Monday gale. Captain Alber Anderson, 64, and his crew likely perished in the storm. his widow and three children in Sturgeon Bay survive.

Lost Lake Chicago Lake Michigan Hollan Mich Alber Anderson Anderson Great Lakes Hee Daughte Sturgeon Bay Wise

Patik Wins Road Grading Contract South of Town

The board of supervisors awarded F. T. Patik of Cedar Rapids the contract to grade 1.8 miles of the Washington Wayland road south of town for 6096.32 dollars. The work runs from just south of the graveled pits to near the Marion township line and must be completed by December first. Patik previously won a portion of the Wayland road near the Henry county line now nearing completion.

Washington Wayland Road Board of Supervisors F. T. Patik Cedar Rapids Marion Township

Vinz Elected Moderator of Washington Baptist Association

Rev A A Vinz of Washington was elected moderator at the Washington Baptist Association convention held in a local church. Mrs Jeh Dodd was re elected clerk Walter Leet became association treasurer and James Ralston joined the state board of managers.

A. A. Vinz Washington Washington Baptist Association Jeh Dodd Walter Leet West Chester James Ralston Keot State Board of Managers Davenport Association Washington Association Davenport Keota Clinton

High School Band Announces Fall Festival Personnel

Following tryouts director McKay names the band members for the fall festival parades. The drum major lead will be Robert Springman. About fourteen girls joined the color squad and will be posted Monday after judging led by Mary Briley.

McKay Harold Schneider Ty Keck Wm. Sechulty Hubert Turner Tommy Stewart Er. McKay Robert Springman Mary Briley

Buser Granted Judgment in Work Estate Case

Judge Frank Bechly directed a verdict for claimant S. S. Buser in the matter against the J. A. Work estate on a note for 10 000 tied to Warner Finance. The decision followed a law point raised after evidence closed, with three district court jury cases this week ending in direct verdicts. Jury of 28 returned Sept 22. 23 members excused until Sept 23. court adjourned to Sept 16 for non jury trials. Other court orders include temporary injunction in Munro v Dunbar and a divorce decree in Godlove v Godlove with pleadings due by Sept 19.

Frank Bechly S. S. Buser J. A. Work Estate Buser Warner Finance Corporation J. A. Work W. Livingston T. L. Brockhart Petit Jury Judge Bechly Bechly PD. R. Munro Bert Dunbar Glen R. Rummelhart Wilma Rummelhart Birdie Godlove George W. Godlove

Fire destroys 500 houses in Roumania

A massive fire in Targu Jiu Roumania wiped out about five hundred homes and disrupted communications. Details remain scarce as reports arrive from Bucharest.

Roumania Bucharest U.P Targu Jiu

Widows Move to Tears at Double Execution in West Virginia

In Moundsville a girl bride and the victim's wife reacted with deep emotion as Jack Willmot and Millard Morrison, both 22 and 24 from Elizabeth, New Jersey, were hanged at 8 45 am for the murder of Frank Bowens and the killing of Lens Creek motel owners.

Moundsville W. Va Tall Galint Jack Willmot Millard F. Morrison Elizabeth N. J Frank Bowens Lens Creek

Schwab to testify in Shearer naval propaganda inquiry

Washington September 14 A P Charles M Schwab head of Bethlehem Steel and Bethlehem shipbuilding will be among four Bethlehem and American Brown Boveri officers called by the senate naval committee to begin hearings next Friday in the Shearer naval propaganda case The committee also plans to hear William B Shearer the naval expert who claimed he was to be paid 800000 in salary for lobbying against disarmament at the 1927 Geneva conference

Washington Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporaton Shipbuilding Company Senate Shearer Senate Naval Committee Schwab Bethlehem Shipbuilding Brown Boveri Shipbuilding Companies William B. Shearer Geneva

Rotarians from area clubs attend Fairfield gathering

About a dozen Washington Rotary members with guests traveled to Fairfield for a country club evening. Representatives from Albin Burlington Fairfield Ft Madison Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and Washington attended. The event featured an international balloon race with balloons reaching poles and a Burlington victory.John J Ethell spoke briefly due to cool weather.

Washington Rotary Club Fairfield Albin Burlington Ft. Madison Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Washington Country Club Burlington Club South Pole

First Frost Of The Season Fails To Do Notable Damage

The first frost of the season touched this area last night with a 38 degree low. County agent H J Montgomery reported no detectable damage after a morning country trip. Some farmers saw frost in low spots while corn was drying well. warmer weather is forecast for the weekend and next week.

H. J. Montgomery

GM Building Sale Powers Fourth Largest World Rank

The General Motors Building in New York was sold on January 20 for fifteen million dollars. The sale makes the structure one of the world’s largest buildings by rank.

General Motors New York

Fall Festival Plans with Bands and Contests Across City Parks

The program lists a busy schedule for a fall festival with band concerts at Central Park and various judging events at Cunningham building and Lemmon building. Parade and ball games at Lide Park follow, along with aerial acts by Chilcott and the Worcesters. Evening events include prize drawings, dances at Chapin's pavilion, and multiple performances around the square.

Central Park Northwest Corner Brighton Washington Lide Park Chilcott Northeast Corner Main Street Sebel Marine Southwest Corner Peices Worcesters American Legion South Side

Canning Plant Worker Killed In Accidental Crush

Vinton resident J. M. McAleb, 65, was killed at the Town Canning Company when his head was caught and crushed by a corn conveyor late yesterday. The accident occurred at the plant in Vinton on September 14.

Vinton J. M. McCaleb Town Canning Company

Weather Outlook Forecast Warm, Fair Week Next

Weather outlook for Sept 16 21 covers upper Mississippi lower Missouri valleys and northern central Great Plains with mostly fair skies. Brief precipitation possible. temperatures mostly above normal for the period.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

Women in Indian Mines Surpass Eight Lakhs in Workforce

A report notes that more than 832,000 women are employed in India’s mining sector, highlighting their growing participation across mineral extraction and related jobs. The figure underscores the sector’s shifting gender dynamics and the push for inclusive labor opportunities.

India

Mrs Jackson Buys the Green Mill Cafe

Mrs T E Jackson purchases the Green Mill cafe on East Main street and plans to reopen next week likely Tuesday. Formerly run by Mr and Mrs William Beggs, she will announce details Monday. Jackson is known as a local cook and ran the Snack Shack at 602 North Marion Avenue. She specializes in sandwiches and will emphasize that in the cafe.

T. E. Jackson Green Mill Cafe East Main Street William Beggs Jackson

Anglo American naval accord outlines gains and limits

Washington reports a mixed view of Hoover's naval reduction plan with a December five power conference likely at London. It notes Britain's demand for 340000 ton cruisers limits on destroyers and battleship keel delays could trim US savings and that submarine tonnage and yardsticks may tighten by 1936 depending on France Italy and Japan.

Washington Hoover Arlington National Cemetery Great Britain Mr. Hoover United States France Italy Japan

Swindling Charge to Be Served Today on Colorado Banker

Charles D. Waggoner of Telluride Colorado, a bank president, will face formal arrest in Newcastle Wyoming after four days in jail. He is charged with swindling six New York banks out of about half a million dollars. A federal warrant issued in New York will be served by a U S marshal in Musty county jail.

Newcastle Wyo Charles D. Waggoner Telluride Colo New York Cheyenne Waggoner United States

Terrapin Said to Be Older Than United States on Farm Find

Crowds gather at Walter Franklin farm to view an upland terrapin captured there. The shell bears a 1774 mark, described by locals as evidence of the terrapin's ancient origin. The discovery attracts curiosity in Winston-Salem.

Winston-Salem N. C Walter Franklin United States

Judges Named for Farm Festival Exhibits

Chairman H. J. Montgomery announces the exhibit judges for the farm products show at next week's fall festival. Women’s work Helen Mauthe Elsie Moser. Poultry R L Watkins Bentonsport. Livestock Clarence G Turner Mt Pleasant. Farm Crops Marshall E Adams Quasqueton. Exhibit locations include Cunningham building for grains fruits vegetables Lemon building for women’s work International building for poultry city feed yard livestock.

H. J. Montgomery Helen Mauthe Elsie Moser R. L. Watkins Bentonsport Clarence G. Turner Mt. Pleasant Marshall E. Adams Quasqueton Cunningham Lememon

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