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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
1
Dempsey Tunney Fight Tonight Details Published
The Journal will publish full fight details via the Associated Press wire tonight. The wire opens at six o'clock with preliminaries and the main bout is scheduled for 7 45 our time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Associated Press
Dempsey Tunney Heavyweight Title Fight Preview
Principal figures Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney prepare for a 10 round world heavyweight title bout at Sesqui Centennial Stadium Philadelphia with promoter Tex Rickard. Preliminaries feature six round bouts, weather forecasts calm, attendance projected around 132000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Herrison
Jack) Dempeer
James Joseph
Gene) Tunney
Tex Rickard
South Philadelphia
Monte Mann
Lincoln
Neb
Ntovhie Clements Glouchester
N. J
George Godfrey
Philadelphia
Bob Lawson
Alabama
Jimmy DeLaney
St. Paul
Knute Ilansen
Racine
Wis
Jack de Mare
Hoboken
Harry Persson
Sergeant Jack Adams
St. Louis
Martin Burke
New Orleans
Yale Okun
New York
Pighter
Tunney
Sesqui-Centennial Stadium
Dempsey Tunney
Frank Swiener
Pennyslvania Boxing Commission
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Wil
World Court Adopts Report Accepting U S Reservations
In Geneva on September 23 the world court delegate conference adopted the committee report on accepting American reservations to court memberships. Members then adjourned with authority to withdraw approval later if desired regarding amendments to the court statutes and the question of seeking Advisory opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Free
Geneva
World Court
New Shoe Store To Open Saturday In Washington
The Family Shoe Store, successor to Economy Shoe Store, opens Saturday in Washington. Carl Meyers moves Economy stock to Fairfield, Ives McKay will manage the new store with Ed Fox assisting. Harry Sax, manager at Keokuk, aids in preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy
Washington
Fairfield
Carl Meyers
Ives McKay
Harwood
McKay
Ed Fox
Harry Sax
Keokuk
Cedar River shows slight rise near Waterloo
Cedar River at Waterloo registers only a slight rise this morning as flood gates at the seven foot bear trap power dam keep levels low. A Nashua dispatch indicates the crest has passed with the Nashua river falling several inches while Waterloo remains around 12 to 13 feet, just above normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Central Iowa Power and Light Company
Gaage
Nashua
Iowa
Bear Trap
Gailey Returns to Chicago After Visit with Parents
Gerald Gailey resumes his Chicago work after a brief vacation spent with his parents in town.
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Gerald Gailey
Chicago
Pensacola Rebuilding After Gulf Coast Hurricane
Damage estimated at 3 000 000 from the hurricane that struck the Florida gulf coast and Alabama and Mississippi. Pensacola and nearby cities resume repairs with no local deaths, while Alabama records several fatalities. Refugees are moved, bodies recovered, and disease control measures ordered as Florida communities face evacuation and sanitation challenges. Florida storm refugees are being moved back to Iowa homes, including Mrs. George Shain and D. M. Graham families housed in Davenport and Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presse
Pensacola
Florida
Miami
Gulf
Alabama
Mississippi
Davie
Moorehaven
Atlanta
Iowa
George Shain
Davenport
D. M. Graham
Fort Madison
Alina J. Hibbs
Oskaloosa
Carl W. Smith
Rev P H Jackson to Remain at A M F E Church
Rev P H Jackson returns from the annual church conference in Council Bluffs and will continue as pastor here. A circuit is arranged so he serves Mt Pleasant and the local church on alternate Sundays. He thanks city churches for financial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. HH. Jackson
A. M. FE
Council Bluffs
Jackson
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Pleasant
Washington
Judge Wagner Hears Bank Case Arguments
Judge Henry Wagner heard arguments from E C Eicher and E D Morrison this afternoon over claims for preference in the distribution of funds in the closed Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Testimony has been presented this week with Bieher for the claimants and Morrison for the receiver. Jury trials are set to begin next Monday, though little work is expected for the panel this term as the grand jury remains in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wagner
E. C. Eicher
E. D. Morrison
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Bieher
Mr. Morrison
Court House
Snow Forecast Extends Across Minnesota Tonight
The Weather Bureau announced that snow is forecast tonight in northern Minnesota as part of a general rain and snow system. Temperatures near or below freezing are expected across the Dakotas and Minnesota, with a cold spell gripping the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Minnesota
Northwest
Weather Bureau
Dakotas
McClurg Estate Valued At 1.25 Million After Probate
Ogden T McClurg publisher who died here left an estate of 1.25 million dollars as inventory approved for probate. One third goes to the widow and the remainder into a trust fund for two penial daughters.
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Acenciated Press
Cricago
Ogden T McClurg
Mrs Blankenhorn Returns Home After Hospital Visit
Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn returned to her home at Ainsworth last evening after visiting at A W Yard's home here, and with Mr Blankenhorn who is at the county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
A. W. Yard
Mr Blankenhorn
Leading Democrats Are for Him Says Colonel Brookhart
Colonel Brookhart claims strong Democrat support and predicts an easy November victory during a farm politics discussion with Senator Howell and reporters. He spoke after returning from Columbia Nebraska and plans to travel to Des Moines for talks with Republican crisis managers.
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Colonel Brookhart
Associated Pracey
Atal
Neb
Smith W. Ardekhati
Howell
Brookhart
Columbia
Des Moines
Republican Crisign
Bicycle Races Moved To Fall Festival Program
The Y M C A bicycle races for boys and girls under 21 are postponed from October 1 to October S and will be held with the fall festival. Entries from neighboring towns are invited, fifteen riders have entered, more are expected. Prizes are to be listed later and a race entry coupon appears elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dfighboring
Gym Classes for Women Under Way at Y M C A
Women begin classes at the Y M C A with sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7 15. Night swimming follows at 8 15 on those days and morning swimming starts at 10. Swim programs for grade school and junior high girls run at 4 15.
Funeral services for Henry A Luithly announced
Henry A Luithly is to be laid to rest Friday afternoon at two o clock at Beth Eludated in Dutch Creek township. Dr W W Bowers will conduct the services. Burial will follow in White Oak cemetery.
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Henry A Luithly
Beth
Not a Pageant Inspires Modern Drama The Glow Unseen
Lewis A. Warren writes that The Glow Unseen will be presented next month not as a pageant but as a modern drama. Many eastern residents hold roles in mob scenes and in the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Warren
Funeral closures mark Washington business districts during service
Closed from two until after the funeral of J B E Kunath, longtime local business figure, as houses of worship in Washington suspend typical operations for the ceremony. The circumstances hint at a community mourning and coordinated closure by local firms.
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Washington
J BE. Kunath
BRON
Vette Beeeess
Ralph Smith of Hollywood Faces Unclear Note
The readable fragment mentions Ralph Smith of Hollywood California and an unclear statement about friendship, but lacks concrete events or outcomes to describe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Hollywood
Ifornia
Festival executive plans set large spend to entertain crowds
The executive committee of the fall festival met and coordinated plans for two days of events on October 7 and 8. The entertainment committee is authorized to spend 31,390 for free acts and contests, plus prizes and a horse show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Crail
Leslie Kicher
G A R Encampment Sees Quiet Vote for National Commander
Des Moines reports a subdued G A R encampment with veterans returning to town after the parade. Delegates weigh five candidates for national commander with candidates from Washington Wisconsin Nebraska Colorado and Kansas among the leaders and a district luncheon taking place today in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Presa
Des Moines
Ain
Ipital
John Binman
General Inman
John L. Cloe
Hosea Moulton
Washington
Middle West
Frank A. Walsh
Milwaukee
John Reese
Nebraska
P. TL. Coney
Kansas
West
James KE. Jewell
Colorado
Families Depart After Brief Stay in Local Home
Mr and Mrs Will Sims and daughter Mary Jane along with Mr and Mrs Will Long left for Coffeyville Kansas after a brief visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Wisie Lone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sims
Mary Jane
Will Long
Coffeyville
Kansas
Wisie Lone
Economy Shoe Store Owner Carl Meyer Arrives on Business
Carl Meyer owner of Economy Shoe Store is present today for business matters at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meyer
Davis Returns Home From County Hospital
Mrs. R. E. Davis has returned to her Crawfordsville home after a stay at the county hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. LePage and their children left this morning for a trip to Montana, having worked near Ainsworth for I. B. Ravenold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. LePage
Montana
Ainsworth
I. B. Ravenold
Shoppers Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor Visit Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor of Crawfordsville are seen shopping locally today as they browse stores and compare prices in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Crawfordsville
Notable visitor George H. Gibson arrives in town
George H. Gibson of Yes Moines spends the day in the city on business and visits with his aunt Mrs Frank Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Gibson
Yes Moines
Mra
Frank Bell
Mrs Howard Freshwaters at the W A Gibson tome
Mrs Howard Freshwaters of Keola spent last evening at the W A Gibson tome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Freshwaters of
Keola
W. A. Gibson Tome
Kunath Funeral Attended by Karrer Family Members
Mrs Louisa Karrer and Edna Karrer of Des Moines attend the Kunath funeral in town. H K E Sax of Keokuk arrives today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Karrer
Edna Karrer
Des Moines
Kunath
New England Students Lead in Savings Bank Deposits
In the savings banks of the country school children have deposited more than thirty million dollars. The boys and girls of New England have the commanding lead over other sections.
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New England
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