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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1923

Page

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Fight To a Finish In Oklahoma Legislature Power Struggle

Oklahoma City Sept 27 A clash between Governor Walton and the state House escalates to a court fight as lawmakers seek to meet without a governor’s call. National guard actions spark martial law fear while impeachment moves threaten the executive’s control and the legislature’s status.

Oklahoma City J. C. Walton National Guard Esti Egee State House W. LD. Mebee Stevens County Walton Okla Oklahoma House of Representatives Wagoner County

Germany Merges Emergency Rule Amid Bavarian Dictatorship

Berlin reports a hurried midnight cabinet session expanding emergency powers as Bavaria proclaims a military dictatorship under Von Kahr. Berlin fears a broader Nazi challenge, while Ruhr miners strike in support and Paris observers view Germany’s future as uncertain under potential military rule.

Bavaria Berlin Germany Gessler Dr von Kahr Bayeria von Kahr Paris France Foreign Office Ruhr

Farm income to be greater this year

Department of agriculture estimates indicate 1928 farm income will exceed 1922 by about a half billion to a billion dollars. RK T Meredith of Des Moines, former secretary of agriculture, said in an address in Minneapolis on September 27.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Department of Agriculture RK. T. Meredith Des Moines Secretary of Agriculture

Tax outlook dim for federal relief say Iowa Republican

Representative Green of Iowa told the National Tax Association in White Sulphur Springs that there will be few changes in tax laws next session due to the soldier bonus and public buildings bills. He urged a strong effort to reinstate the excess profits tax and criticized corporate taxation as easy to dodge. Green speculated on income taxes for notable figures like Henry Ford and discussed inheritance tax proposals.

Iowa Green Henry Ford

Bankers for Repeal of Prohibition Law Tells Convention

Waldo Newcomer president of the national bank division addressed the American bankers association convention in Atlantic City urging repeal of the prohibition amendment. He argued the U S Constitution was not a code of crimes and decried its use to regulate liquor laws.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J American Bankers Association Waldo Newcomer National Bank Division United States Newcomer

Cattle Sale Direct to Farmers Proves Substantial Success

Atlantic reports the North Park cattle growers association of Colorado organized the first major direct sale of Hereford range cattle to corn belt farmers. A total of 1,318 head averaged 55.66 dollars each, amounting to 76,875.25 dollars, seen as beneficial to range growers and promising for feeders with improved feeding science.

Associated Press Atlantic North Vark Colorado North Park Cattle Growers Association of Colorado

Relations Between France and England Improve Baldwin Says

Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin told a Northampton audience that his Paris conference with Premier Poincare restored the good relations between France and Great Britain. He said the prior distrust has shifted to mutual confidence under the new British government.

Northampton England Stanley Baldwin Poincairy Paris France Great Britain

Wheat growers seek congress session for relief action

A delegation from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve district urged President Coolidge to convene a special congressional session to pass relief legislation for wheat growers via revival of the United States Grain Corporation. They also asked for lower freight rates on wheat and flour but reported no promise beyond consideration.

Associated Press Washington F. C Coolidge Minneapolis Frank W. Mondell War Finance Corporation North Western States

Three die in Reno car train wreck at crossing

Reno Nevada Sept 27 a Southern Pacific train struck an automobile at a crossing killing three persons and injuring two others. The crash halted traffic and officials investigated the scene at the rail crossing in Reno.

Reno Nevada Associated Press Southern Pacific

Farmers urge government marketing plan for wheat

Benjamin C. Merek, head of the Farmers National Council, telegrams President Coolidge urging passage of the Norris Sinclair bill to create a government marketing corporation and a special congressional session. Delegates say they seek price stabilization via a government directed organization that would limit wheat production to balance domestic demand, not a guaranteed price.

Fargo North Dakota Benjamin C. Merek Farmers National Council Coolidge Congress Washington, D. C

Return Corfu to the Greeks

Athens reports Corfu, occupied by Italy on August 31, was returned to Greek authorities this morning in dispatches received. In Bucharest, Romania offers military assistance to Bulgaria to restore order if Bulgarian communists gain the upper hand.

Associated Press Athens Corfu Ialy Bulgaria Bucharest Romania

Smith Brookhart Jr Enters Ames College Freshman Year

Smith Brookhart Jr son of Senator Smith W Brookhart of Iowa enrolled as a freshman in animal husbandry at the state college in Ames Iowa, registering yesterday.

Ames Iowa Smith Brookhart, Jr Smith W. Brookhart The Low, State College

Negro Women Said Pushing Negro Migration North

Chicago reports that Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes says Negro wives and mothers drive southern black migration to northern cities and factories. He cites lack of opportunity for children and fear for husbands as key factors, noting Illinois as a favored destination and large outflows from Georgia and Mississippi counties.

Associated Press Chicago W. A. C. Hughes Department of Negro Work Methodist Episcopal ‘Church Hughes Dr. Hughes South Illinois Georgia

Trainmen vote on wage increase proposal in key regions

The Associated Press reports Cleveland leaders expect ballots to be completed soon as general chairman urges a raise for trainmen and railway conductors across eastern and southern divisions. Ballot turnout and exact figures awaited.

Cleveland, Ohio of Railroad

Rifle Association Matches Today at Camp Perry

The National Rifle Association meets at Camp Perry Ohio with matches and a closing ceremony. Colonel M C Mumma praised Assistant Secretary Davis during a night program. Senator Smith was listed among speakers at the event.

Rifle Association Cam Camp Perry Ohio National Rifle Associatment States Marine Corps M. C. Mumma Davis Smith United States

Forty Men Rob Distillery Roughly Seven Truckloads

A band of about forty masked men gagged the guard at an Philadelphia distillery company and escaped with seven truckloads of whiskey. This Associated Press report notes a bold theft at the Philadelphia facility.

Philadelphia Alphia Distillery Company

Three Killed in Explosive Oil Distillery Fire

Bayonne New Jersey three men are dead and others injured after an explosion and fire at a caster oil company plant. Firemen battled a blaze that damaged the distillery area as investigators review the cause and scope of the disaster.

Bayonne New Jersey Distillery

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