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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1931

Page

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Bandit Pair Are Lodged in Iowa Jail

Two young men were captured after a bank hold up in Foreston Minnesota as a Glazer or Price identification emerges. Neilson 21 of Hollandale Minnesota and Price 20 of Freeport Illinois claimed to be the suspects. Police later pursued other bandits in separate incidents including a shooting of Patrolman Kriedler on a bus in Iowa and a jail escape in Rockford with inmates rigging a rope from a fourth floor window during a religious meeting.

Towa Satan Tnrab Glazer Neil Neilson Hollandals Minn Pert Price Freeport Minn. Soni State Bank of Foreston Adolph Kriedler Kriedler Rockford Whinebigo County

Hoover orders navy budget cut in 1938 plan

President Hoover directs the navy to reduce the 1938 budget from 491000 to 860000590 dollars in a terse memorandum, with the change submitted today. The announcement stresses a lower defense outlay amid fiscal restraint.

NAVY Washington Hoover Navy Department

Doctors to Hold Convention Here

The Southeastern Medical Society will meet at the Washington Y.M.C.A. at 2 30 p m on Oct 1 for a scientific program, banquet, and entertainment. Topics include Pediatric Problems by J McKitterick of Arlington and Surgical Drainage of the Abdomen by Clarences J Heald of Sixourney. George De Tarnowski of Chicago will address and present lantern demonstration on The Treatment of Rachaeas. An evening entertainment features a semi medical talking movie and Shields' orchestra. The women's auxiliary plans a matinee at the Fox theater with plans for ladies entertainment.

Southeastern Two Medical Society Wington Yom. C. A J. McKitterick Arlington Clarenes J Heald M. D Ourney George de Tarnowski Chicago University of Ilinois Cook County Hospital Shields Fox Theater

Crime Methods Meeting at City Hall Tonight

A meeting on crime prevention and police methods is set for 7:45 PM at City Hall tonight. Former secret service officer Mr Dittmore will lecture on crime patterns, safe cash handling, locks, and arrest techniques, addressing businessmen, vigilantes, and law enforcement. Women and children are not invited.

Uetherty Hall ASW Ditmore Secret Service Dittmore

Hoover to Attend World Series Game

President Hoover will attend the World Series game in Philadelphia next Monday. The earlier games will be played in St Louis starting Thursday, with Washington involved in the fall classic.

Hoover Washington Phil Delphia St. Louis

John Smith Found Insane at Iowa Hearing

Adel Iowa September 29 a complicated case ended with John Smith declared insane at a district court hearing and committed to the ward for the criminally insane at Anamosa.

John Smith Adel Iowa Joh M Smith Ead Smith Anamosa

Death by drowning prompts $17 500 in suits

Columbus Junction administrator of George Hendrick and Eliza Pearl Hendrickson seeks $17 500 each in two district court suits filed Oct 1920. Plaintiffs allege negligence by Liggett and Myers employee Sullivan caused the Hendricksons’ auto to strike the McKeown bridge railing over the Cedar River near Conesville, leading to deaths July 30. Petit jurors summoned for 2 p.m. Tuesday. prior case verdict awards $75 with $150 damages for a Columbus Junction collision in Louisa county.

Columbus Junction WC Hall George Mo Hendrickson Elizabeth Pearl Hendrickson Cedar River McKeown Bridge Coneseidle District Court of Muscatine County Ligged and Myers Tobar “Company BJ. Sullivan Muscatine Frank Moser Towa City Sullivan Liggett and Myers Dunes Harold Duncan Reid Buffington District Court Louisa County Duncan King

Creston Edges Washington Juniors In Close Football Tilt

Creston defeats Washington junior college 20 to 13 in a hard fought Blackhawk conference game. Washington led briefly in the first quarter but Creston’s line and key plays, including a fumbled punt recovery by Turner, shifted momentum. Montgomery sparked the offense late, and Creston capitalized with two late touchdowns while Washington was held scoreless in the second period.

Creston Washington Blackhawk Trst Turner Lisson Judy Aureus Montgome Faa Cardinals

Objector Is Released on Writ Today

TIPTON Iowa Sept 29 A writ of habeas corpus released Re Mitchell held by the national guard for quarantine violations amid tuberculosis testing as farmers resist. J C France Tipton attorney said Mitchell pleaded not. The case raised questions of civil authority over the guard during a testing drive. Veterinary teams tested 4736 cattle across 24 herds. 21 reactors found. Three units of the national guard assisted in testing as the demobilization of troops began.

Tipton Iowa HC Kinery Re. Mitchell National Guard Mitchell J.C. France Mitchell "Mutehet Te Wien Caries Fu Murray Park Dies Mitchel Goardhouse Lowa aMtewell Strate Shen J. W. Lenker Elvil Court B.C. Mitchell Carl Rixe Tod Thenard Rixe Monts Habeas Corp Maxwell 'Sllen Jude Advocate Judge Ring William Dallas Pauls Brothers London Wv. B. Thumm Stanwood John P. Buresh

Storm aid volunteers mobilize for Crawfordsville relief

In Crawfordsville a morning gathering of 170 volunteers planned storm relief efforts. They will distribute meals and repair damaged farms, with help from churches and the Legion hall. Teams from Washington and West Chester joined local residents to repair storm damage and support affected families.

Crawfordsville Legion Hall Washington West Chester Crawford Villey Tolkiy Stardam

WiLi ROGERS Says: Back Home Day in Winslow

In Winslow Arizona on September 2 residents described a relaxed gathering with family, noting no speeches and a carefree mood. locals claimed the best people stay home, while others blamed tramps for spoiled cards, yet overall joy remained. The chamber of commerce and politicians felt deeply unable to speak.

Winslow Ariz Orange Ditheville Chamber of ‘Commerce

Red Cross Roll Call Planned in Albany Area

Red Cross members seek volunteers in Albany and vicinity to join the annual membership drive. The effort aims to fund relief work and chapter activities, following the nationwide tornado relief efforts and emphasizing personal participation in Red Cross service. Also noted is a Oregon pioneer tree marking and the death of 1 year old Paul E Daugherty after an automobile collision.

Washington County Red Cro Kate Faye Tisie Red Cross United State Paul E Daugherty

Changes of Time at the Postoffice Postmaster Announces Hours

Postmaster Harry McCall posts a new daily schedule for the post office. Morning window opens at 7:45 a.m. and evening closes at 5:45 p.m. First eastbound train leaves at 7:35 p.m. and final train departures align with rail closing at about 5:49 p.m.

Senartar Mat Nin Eral Atvernan

Coolidge Declines Candidacy for 1922 Nomination

Former President Coolidge states he will not seek the Republican nomination in 1922 and supports a second term for President Hoover. An Evening Post article quotes his remark as authentic though he did not elaborate further.

Cates Coolidge Hoover Harry Poides Weed Rotary Evening Post Coolidge

Nicola Nicolaus Trial Opens In Larceny Case

The Nicola case to be heard today with testimony beginning at 1 30 P M. State witnesses include Marion Yedor and Rhodes nel Gerald, alleged companions in the theft. Sheriff McCarty and Deputy Patt y J Kehoe represent Nicola as the jury is impaneled and opening statements conclude this afternoon.

Ainst Harold Nicola Moon Nigan Marion J. Yedor Neola Bervan Rhodes Nel Gerald * Jer

Country Club to Host Stag Supper Next Week

Washington Country Club announces a stag supper Thursday evening at 6 30 to honor winners of the annual tournament. The event, expected to attract many club members, will include prize presentations and important matters for discussion.

Country Club Washington Country Club

Crawfordsville Mason Lodge to Open in Temple

The Crawfordsville Mason Lodge No. 45 will open in the Masonic temple Wednesday at 1 PM. Preparators attend the funeral of Oliver Blake, a lodge member, at 2 20 PM in the Methodist church. Other Masons are invited to attend.

Crawfordsville

Trials Not to Be Held at Fairfield

Des Moines September 29 The Iowa Supreme Court sustained a writ of certiorari against Jefferson County Judge R W Smith and ordered a change of venue in the Fairfield cattle cases. The court held the state may seek a venue change for criminal trials and instructed the lower court to grant the change in the pending cases involving alleged cattle fraud and conspiracy.

Supreme Court Des Moines Laws Supreme Court R. W. Smith Defferson Fairfield Fortiorart Sseverse Smith

Lieut Conner Returns Home From Tipton Mission

Lieut Walter G. Conner arrived home from Tipton where Troop F assisted veterinarians during Cedar county cattle tuberculin testing. He noted many infantrymen sent home gradually and that Washington unit members report good health, plentiful food, and favorable camp conditions.

Walter G. Conner Tipton Cedar County Atack Washington National Bank Anh Dale Klesey Gilbert Layton Nate Young Conner Washington

Al Capone Must Stand Trial In Chicago Case

Federal Judge overruled demurrers to two indictments in a Chicago tax case linked to Al Capone. The action follows earlier battles to avoid charges, with the trial date now highlighted amid ongoing legal maneuvering.

AL Capone Chicago James J. Wilkerson

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