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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

Page

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Peace in Thrace Dominates Kemalist and British Positions

Report from Constanti nople notes entrenched lines at Chanak and Semid with no offensive plans by Turkish or British forces. Kemalists seek Eastern Thrace while Greek reorganizations proceed. British evacuations planned for Constantinople families as tensions rise amid Paris talks.

Formiab'e Chanak Itemid Thrace Mgeh Chapak Semid Noel Disorier Kemal Straits Sea of Alormveara Constantiople Eivil Admiral Brooke Asia Sea of Marmera Europe Anatolia Constantinople England Krenkeni Kum Kale Paris Shuttleworth Mesopotamia

Miss Grace Lindley Reappointed Leader in Church Auxiliary

Miss Grace Lindley of New York was re elected at the national convention in Portland Oregon after three years as executive secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Protestant Episcopal Church of America. Her long service and leadership guided the auxiliary through its social service work and with no president her office is the highest in the organization.

Grace Lindley New York Woman's Auxiliary Protestant Episcopal Church of America Portland Ore Miss Lindley

National League and American League Scores Summary

Baseball scores show Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 1 and Brooklyn 4 New York 2 in National League action. American League results list New York 6 over Cleveland 3. Detroit 7 over Washington 6. Chicago 4 over Philadelphia 4. St Louis 7 over ?. Beston 2.

Pittshburch Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cleveland Beston Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia Ational League Pet New Yyork Neon Eeeeeeerns Millsburgh Oraee Auseavereeseeys Capeaguscesse

Siki Defeats Carpentier To Claim European Light Heavy Title

In Paris Georges Carpentier is knocked senseless by Battling Siki in six rounds. Siki triumphs after a disputed finish with the referee overruled, prompting crowd unrest and claims of a rematch by Carpentier allies fearing inadequate training.

Paris Georges Carpentier Siki Ciampeon Europe Carpentier Sikit Descamps

Eight Army Air Deaths In July 25 Thirteen Killed In Maneuvers

Six army men die when a Martin bomber crashes at Mineola Long Island after a bombing mission during war games witnessed by over twenty five thousand spectators. The crew includes First Lieut Raymond F. Davis and five others from Mitchell Field. Another disaster at Baltimore’s Lowen field kills two US Marine Corps lieutenants Patton and Hansen as ten thousand watchers look on.

New York Mineola L. L Raymond FE. Davis Langley Field Thermas Benfield Chiccago Mitchell Field David HH. Stivins Mitchel Field Clowes Bdward Kane Davis Red” Army Blue” Army Mitchelfield Hempstead Baltimore Patton Pasadena Cal Hansen Church Ferry N. 10 United States Marine Corps Quantico Lowen Field

Wisdom and Shame Theme from Solomon Proverb

A brief reflection contrasts pride and humility citing Solomon. It notes shame exposing vanity and wisdom arising from the meek, illustrating moral instruction in antiquity.

Solomon

Coop Family Reunion Celebrates General Coop Ancestry

Fairfield Iowa residents recall General W. G. Coop born 1805 in Virginia as 175 relatives gather at Chautauqua Park for the third annual Coop family reunion. A cake baked in his memory marks the occasion and discussions cover his roles as militia major general, sheriff, legislator, and Fairfield founder.

Fairfield Coop Satuday Chautauqua Park Pertha Ace Jefferson County Green County Mecoupin County Itil Green Bay Illinois Militia G. B.ferrell Wyman Fairfield Ledger- Journal John Belville Washington G. B. Ferrell Wyatagy Belville

Rally Day At First United Presbyterian Church

Rally Day at First United Presbyterian marked by combined school and service with unusually large attendance. Representatives from various classes presented a program and Rev. Reade McCrory closed the service with a sermon.

First Church First United Presbyterian Congregation Reade McCrory

Rope Knot Exhibit Wins State Fair Prize

Prof. Harold Montgomery supervised a high school agriculture rope work exhibit at the state fair. The educational display, featuring rope knots and splices by students, won first place and earned a $2.50 prize. The judges praised the workmanship as exceptionally good.

Harold Montgomery

Leota Welliver Returns Home From Haskins Visit

Leota Welliver, who had been visiting at Haskins and Washington, returned to her Muscatine home last evening.

Leota Welliver Haskins Washington Muscatine

Indictments in West Marion assault murder case Shock county leaders

Williamson County grand jury returns six murder indictments and thirteen for assault to murder naming Hack Willis of Herrin and Will Davis of the Herrin district union among those charged. Town Clerk Enos Yates and others indicted for murder or assault to murder with a broad tally of 44 murder indictments and 58 for conspiracy to murder. Indicted men on bonds to be arraigned in Circuit Court with first trials set for mid October.

Marion Willemeen County DP. T. Hartwell Hack Wills Herrin Mhiiness Mine Workers’ Union Will Davis Willis Cleveland Am Reress Pourder Enos Yates West Marion Township Miner James Taylor Alex Ray Charles Thomas A. L. Stivers Carterville David Williams Ed Williams Rollo Cravens O. Price Lew Corbin Charles Hamock Gerald Bernard Moody Fox McKinley Beasley Herebrt Stokes Cline E. Hoefner Dar Rapids Grand Jury Lua

Locals Attend Des Moines Encampment and Trips

Mrs Amil Daub and Mrs A Beenblossom travel to Des Moines for the Old Soldiers Encampment. Mr and Mrs J E Harvey also depart for the event. Miss Phianna Sutton returns to Des Moines from a home visit. Agnes Wasson visits Yar mouth grandmother Mrs Kolkman for the day.

Agnes Wasson Yarmouth Mrs. Kolkman

Conspiracy Allegations Tangle Southern Illinois Coal Strike

A tainted report links Southern Illinois Coal Company employees to a conspiracy rooted in mine union officials. It claims Willis secured funds for guns and ammunition before a mine march, cites a telegram from John L. Lewis to Senator William Sneed labeling workers as outlaw strikebreakers, and notes a grand jury focusing on stock and equities rather than overturning the miner union conflict.

Ilinois Willis John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America William Sneed Lewis Sneed Herrin Grand Jury JL Lester

Plenty of meat in Europe

Washington reports the live stock situation in Europe shows cattle herds in Great Britain France Italy and Poland nearing normal levels. Beef and pork famine is not anticipated as Spanish sheep and goat herds rise and overall numbers grow.

Washington Europe Department of Commerce Department Great Britain France Italy Poland

Harding refuses to delay extra session afterSept

Washington reports that efforts to persuade President Harding to cancel an extra session on November 15 have failed. The president deems ship subsidy legislation essential and will not offer grounds for backing off despite pressure against convening the session.

Washington Harding Congress

Clergymen Live Long Among United Faith Leaders

Statistics show more than 40 percent of clergy reach the seventies, highlighting longevity among religious leaders.

Marriage of Miss Dorothy Donaldson and Durward Adiran Tennett

Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Dorothy Donaldson of Kansas City to Durward Adrian Tennett on Saturday September 25 1922. Aunt Susie Edgington Washington attended the wedding. Mr and Mrs WA Wilson hosted a twelve o clock dinner for 47 guests in honor of the newlyweds and Jean of DeAlbernia. A Methodist church class party at Mrs Golia Miller’s farm featured a noon chicken dinner and farm activities with town girls.

Dorothy Donaldson Richard Donaldson Kansas City Durward Adrian Tennett Susie Edgington Washington Mra WA Wilson Mre Web Ant Wes Koen Jean DeAlbernia Wii Miller Charlie Brown

Hays Sets Strong pace in Camp Perry rifle trials

Sergeant Howard Hays posted top finishes across four days at Camp Perry. He led the Members match among Iowa shooters on Sept 12, placed sixth in the NRA match on Sept 13, took second in the Marine Corps match on Sept 14 and 15, then won the Iowa team title in the President's match with 173 points.

Hays Howard Hays Camp Perry P. J. Crail Iowa National Rifle Association Marine Corps

Livingston Family Attends Old Soldiers Camp

Mr and Mrs R L Livingston and their two daughters Helen and Mabel traveled to Des Moines this morning to attend the Old Soldiers Encampment event.

R. L. Livingston Helen Mabel Des Moines

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Iscicils Inisvers Smyrna GEO. Carpentier Negro Ring Lowan Field Long Island See You Ldo Williamson County Special Farmer Grand Jury West Marion Amil Daub J. E. Harvey Phianna Sutton Charles Custer Charles Long Helen Cherryholmes Crawfordsville B. Yard Iriene Ames State College Rose Wheelan Davenport Tom Wheelan Marthe Tution Elass Methodist Church Golia Miller Eichit Abd Feethi Bey Fethi Bey Tterror Im
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