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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
1
Colonel William Mitchell, air service critic, was taken off active duty by order of Major General Ernest Hinds on September 19. Mitchell refused to comment stating he has nothing to pay, and Hinds added there is no comment from the Eighth Corps HQ.
Broadcasters. Bruce F. E. Mahan leads an early Iowa history course through the University of Iowa college of the air. Seven courses offer two semester hours each with home final exams. Lectures air weekly from WSUI with registration underway and credits issued by the extension division.
Fred Palmer received a telegram announcing the death of Clarence Clifton formerly of Washington. He died at a government hospital in Kansas City after about two years of treatment. Funeral services are planned for 2:30 Tuesday at Jones and McElhinney funeral parlor with burial at Elm Grove. He was born April 12, 1894, to Charles and Mrs. Clifton.
A three day revival of the Battle of the Little Big Horn will start in Chamberlain South Dakota to coincide with the dedication of the Missouri River bridge. Re-enactment stars Hunt Stromberg with Indians from all reservations and includes figures like Spotted Rabbit and a daughter of Chief Sitting Bull. The event runs September 22 to 25 with a ceremony and speeches by state officials.
The weather bureau forecast warmer conditions for Iowa after a cold spell. Early today Sioux City and Charles City reported the day's low at 40 degrees, Des Moines recorded 47, and the state experienced generally cold temperatures across the region.
The deceased was their only child. He joined the army September 4 1918 and served at Camp Grant and in a replacement unit with the 6th division. He was discharged December 16 1918. After the war he traveled west, later losing his sight and entering a government hospital for care and treatment.
Radio executives announce a Sunday night concert series broadcast by renowned artists including Anna Case Louise Homer Hulda Lashanska Tescha Seidel and Reginald Werrenrath. Contracts cover twenty more performers and the New York state symphony. The series runs October 4 to May 1 with 8:15 pm EST airings. Reginald Werrenrath opens the first program.
In Frankfort Germany Prof Schmidt of Frankfort University warned of a shortage of political economy professors in Prussia. Last winter's figures show 59 chairs for 10 000 students in political economy and 107 chairs for 6 000 law students.
Mr and Mrs George Wesley Yingling of Sterling Illinois died when their car was struck by a Northwestern excursion train at the Jackson street crossing in Morrison at 940 PM on the return from Chicago. The crash marked the second crossing incident of the day with two women forced to jump from a stalled car. a pet dog fractured a leg.
Waukegan Illinois September 21 Arthur Helt 50 and his daughter Mrs Clera Harey of Chicago were charged with the murder of Mrs Arthur Holt wife and mother in warrants issued today Albert Harey son in law was under arrest Mrs Holt was shot to death yesterday in the family's Fox Lake summer home Holt and his daughter say Mrs Holt killed herself after a family quarrel one bullet lodged at the skull base according to state attorney A V Smith not a self defense shot.
Mrs James Gilchrist wife of Prof Gilchrist first president of Iowa State Teachers College died suddenly in Laurens She had lived at Algona and Sioux City Her husband was once on the Morningside college faculty She had been living with her children since his death
Sioux City reports the Interstate Fair opened for the second day of the 1925 season with a large crowd on hand for Children's Day and Sunday races.
Washington dispatch notes widespread drought across the southern belt from Virginia to Texas. Crops fail and water vanishes as livestock die or are starved. Farmers feed weed, towns haul water in tank cars, and bell weevil declines with drought, offering a wary hope for a better 1926 cotton crop.
The American Association of State Highway Officials issued a statement arguing federal highway funding is paid by individuals and corporations, not states. It contends state wealth and population determine tax burdens, cites New York and other states, and notes taxes paid reflect activities across the nation, not just local residents.
Washington Sept 21 Acting Secretary of War Davis told the air board there is no reason to panic about the army air service. He praised the service’s achievements, admitted equipment is inadequate due to funding, and urged a detailed inquiry to ensure national defense is wisely safeguarded. General Hines echoed the need for more personnel and equipment but opposed full unification of air forces.
Washington September 21 a Secret Service attendant saved President Coolidge from being struck by an automobile near the White House. The motorist Nathan D Smith of Baltimore was arrested on traffic charges and released on $6 500 bonds. The president stepped from the curb to cross the street when the car veered toward him and was pulled back by the attendant. The president remained little disturbed by the incident.
Senator Brookhart left at noon for Woolstock Wright county where he will speak tomorrow. He will then address crowds in Keystone Corning and Blockton on successive days. The senator is in high demand for speeches, largely at farmers picnics and similar gatherings.
Perry was selected as the 1926 meeting site for the Des Moines conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, after the conference closed its annual gathering in Atlantic yesterday. The decision follows reports and votes by church delegates at the Atlantic meeting town.
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