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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1923

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German leader summons premiers for Ruhr conference

Berlin Sept 22 Chancellor Stresseman calls premiers of Germany's states to a conference on the Ruhr situation. The gathering, likely Tuesday, signals possible early action to end passive resistance. Paris Sept 22 Sofia denies a provisional revolutionary element in Bulgaria.

Berlin Associated Press Germany Stresseman Paris France Serbia Legation Sofia Bulgaria

Strike Ends for Gotham Pressmen

New York publishers and officials of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union say the strike of pressmen on New York dailies ended at midnight last Monday. The International union will man the presses previously deserted by Local 25, which was dissolved. Local members may return to work with international union cards and will meet tomorrow to decide their course of action.

Associated Press New York Pretsaman International Union H Cal Web Presaman Union No

Dr Swearingen to Head Education Work

Dr Henry C Swearingen of St Paul Minnesota was elected general secretary of the Presbyterian board of Christian Education. He formerly occupied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church at Lincoln Nebraska, where William Jennings Bryan is a member.

New York Henry C. Swearingen St. Paul Minnesota Presbyterian Board of Christian Education Swearingen First Presbyterian Church Lincoln Nebraska William Jennings Bryan

Pilots Reach Paris Island After Santo Domingo Flight

Lieuts. Ford Rodgers and Horace Palmer piloting two Marine Corps planes from Santo Domingo to St. Louis via Washington arrived at Paris Island this afternoon. They refueled and plan to spend the night at Hampton Roads.

Associated Press Paris Island D. C Ford Rodgers Horace Palmer Marine Corps Santo Domingo St. Louis Washington Hampton Roads

Hidden Drive Behind Faith and Work in Everyday Life

The saying ties belief to action, noting faith without deeds and hope without effort are hollow. It emphasizes steady effort as the companion to belief in daily success.

How Lawrence Procured Johnson Letter Revealed

Andrew M. Lawrence publisher of the San Francisco Journal recounts how the private letter from Senator Hiram Johnson came to light. He says former employee George Hardwick delivered the document after claiming mistreatment and seeking work, noting the letter’s impact on Johnson’s public image and its widespread publication.

Associated Prean San Francisco Calif Andrew M. Lawrence San Francisco Journal Unites States Hiram Johnson C. K. McClatchy Sacremento Bee Albert E. Noynton Republican State Central Committee George Hardwick Lawrence Boynton Johnson America

Grant Airship Sails Over Washington in Misty Rain

The navy’s aerial leviathan ZR-1 circled Washington in misty rain visiting the Capitol White House Mount Vernon and Arlington tomb of the unknown soldier where it dropped a wreath. The flight from Lockhurst was reportedly trouble free as thousands lined streets to watch the ship.

SON Promsmed Press Washington BD Navy Washington Capitol White House M& Vernon Arlington Lockhurst

Woman Accused of Dupe in Cedar Rapids Check Scheme

Gen Evieve Hendrickson of Wyoming Iowa was taken into custody as an accomplice of Grace Clark of Wheatland Iowa who was arrested on a charge of passing worthless checks. Clark confessed and was held to the grand jury on 2500 dollars bond.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Genevieve Hendrickson Wyoming Iowa Grace Clark Wheatland

Wounded Man Found in Freight Car on Northwestern Line

A man believed to be George Finfield of Cedar Rapids was found unconscious in a freight car at Bertram Iowa this morning. His head showed blunt force trauma, and doctors could not confirm a skull fracture. Police think he was a Northwestern Railroad section man.

Cedar Rapids Rept George Finfield Bertram Iowa

Ku Klux Klan Denies Initiation Claim At White House

In Charlestown West Virginia on September 22 Rev Bassil E Newton representing the Klan imperial council told a Hurricane audience that 227 in the House and 27 in the Senate attended an initiation in the White House dining room. Washington DC also notes September 22.

Associated Press Charlestown W. Va Ku Klux Klan White House Bassil E. Newton Oklahoma Klan Imperial Council House of Representatives United States Senate

Unsettled Weather Ahead Then Cooler Weekstart

The weather outlook for the week beginning Monday in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri river valleys calls for unsettled weather and showers early, followed by fair conditions. Normal temperatures start, with cooler air after Tuesday.

the Associated Press Washington, D. C Mississippi Missouri River

Swift & Company Plant Damaged by Birmingham Fire

A fire in Birmingham on September 22 destroyed the Swift and Company storage and packing plant in the wholesale district. The damage was estimated at 250000 dollars.

Swit Birmingham Ala Swift & Company

Germans quit using stamps in Germany post sent here

Washington Sept 22 The German government has given up using stamps because printing costs exceed face value. Letters from Germany hereafter will bear only cancellation indicating postage is paid.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Post Office Department Germany

Sea Captain Testifies in Naval Inquiry Over Destroyer Wreck

Captain N F E Cousins testified at the naval inquiry in San Diego about navigation practices after seven destroyers wrecked near Point Arguello. He said frequent soundings help but compass bearings are unreliable. all thirteen defendants are to testify as the hearing continues.

Associated Preas San Diego Calif Point Areuello N. F E. Cousins Pacific Steamship Company Mner Ruth Alexander Cousins Point Arguello Edward H. Wataoa

Injunction Sought Against Elks Club Proprietor Issued

In Des Moines Judge Lester Thompson issued an injunction sought by Chief John Hammond against Mrs. John Wilson former co proprietor of the Elks club dining room for failure to appear in court to contest the injunction against sale or manufacture of liquor on Elks club property.

The Associated Press Des Moines Lester Thompson John Hammond John Wilson Elks Club

Can Girl Clothe Self on Forty Dollar Year

Des Moines report shows Deaconess Wurts, head of St. Maria's home for girls, that a modern, prudent girl can outfit herself on 40 dollars per year. She notes a needlework talent can keep costs low and urges thrift in clothing.

Associated Press Des Moines Wurts St. Maria’s Home Public Welfare Bureau Warts

White House ridicules claim of Klan initiation

Reverend B E Newton of Charlestown West Virginia claimed an initiation of klansmen took place in the White House. White House officials called the statement too ridiculous to discuss and offered no confirmation or details.

B. E. Newton Charlestown W. Va White House

Frisking the Sergeant by the Playful Foot Pad

A humorous line from American Lesson Weekly features a wandering foot pad who jokes with a sergeant during a frisk. The rogue taunts the officer with a quip about crossing into dangerous territory as he jestingly narrates his bold moves.

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Iowa Teachers to Attend State Convention in Des Moines

Between six and ten thousand Iowa school teachers will attend the Iowa State Teachers association convention in Des Moines on November 1 2 and 8. Noted speakers include Stephen Leacock Aaron Sapiro Dr R E Winship and May E Francis among others. A Friday concert at the Coliseum will feature Edward Johnson and Bertha Parner with selections from Madame Butterfly.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Teachers Association Charles Pye Stephen Leacock Aaron Sapiro Cooperative Marketing R. E. Winship Journal of Education Sapiro Farmers’ Cooperative Association of the United States Winship Boston Mass Amrica McGill University of Toronto Canada Edward K. Steiner Grignell College Macy Campbell Iowa State Teachers College At Cedar Falls Teachers’ Assovciation Anna Dickie Oleson Cloquet Minn U. S Minnesota Peter Oleson Hyde Missouri May E. Francis Kell Stein Winers Oleson The Coliseum Edward Johnson Metropolitan Opera Company of New York Bertha Parner Yril Madame Hutterfly

Will Ask Increase of Duty on Wheat By Tariff Board

Representative Anderson of Minnesota says he will consult the tariff commission with President Coolidge to seek a higher wheat tariff. He notes a thirty cent per bushel gap between Canadian and American prices and says the commission can advise the president on price increases for the Minneapolis market. He adds no call for an extra session and offers no specific remedy.

Tariff Board Associated Press Washington, D. C Coolidge Anderson Minnesota Tariff Commission Joint Congressional Committee of Agricultural Inquiry Minneapolis Congress

Tulsa mob violence cases and Klan arrests headline

Governor Walton denounces Klan as criminal and says martial law could close the Oklahoma fair and force an extraordinary session. Tulsa military courts report 118 mob violence cases and several defendants admit Klan membership amid pending impeachment moves.

Oklahoma City Okla C. Walton N. C. Jewett Oklahoma Jewett E. R. Merriman Walton House of Representatives Ku Klux Klan Ku Klug Klan Tulsa

Marine Corps Fliers Leave Miami for Paris Island

Lieutenant Ford Rodgers and Horace Palmer pilot two Marine De Havilland aircraft from Santo Domingo to St. Louis via Washington and depart Miami for Paris Island South Carolina.

Miami Fila Ford Rodgers Horace Palemer Marine Corps de Haviland Santo Domingo St. Louis Washington Paris Island South Carolina

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Ruhr Onklan Gotham Pressmen International DR. Swearingen Grant Northwestern Railroad Acta Oklahoma Fair Oklahoma County J. C. Walton Grand Goblin
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