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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1919

Page

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U S Troops Guard City of Omaha and Restore Order

Federal troops arrived in Omaha after race rioting that left Mayor Stith wounded and a Black man lynched. The violence damaged the county courthouse and injured dozens as mobs sought the man accused of attacking Miss Agnes Lobeck.

U. S City OF Omaha Camp Grant Onuwha Wood Moon Neb Red P. Stith FE. C. Henry Deoctor Henry Henry William Brown Agnes Lobeck Brown Crook

Greater Iowa seeks state wide campaign under community unit plan

Organizing for a Greater Iowa led by V Lucas of the Greater Iowa Association met with citizens at the Commercial club to outline a state wide campaign modeled on the Iowa Bankers Association. Counties and districts will form boards with representation on the state board to manage a permanent effort to boost Iowa products and educate on state resources. A district field man will devote full time to the program. A Washington county launch followed modest turnout, with another meeting planned to accelerate local organization and momentum. The association recently promoted a state breeder's catalog to list breeders and stock types for prospective buyers through the organization.

V. Lucas Greater Iowa Association Commercial Club Iowa Mr. Lucas Iowa Bankers Asociation Lucas Washington County

Fire gutting city building after mob attack

The outbreak began with a crowd pressing into a building as police and deputies struggled to defend it. Shots rang out, fires spread, and over 100 prisoners were rescued atop the structure before firemen could extinguish the blaze. Estimated loss reached $500 000.

Jnally

Yankees Clinch Third Place With 4 2 Win Over A's

New York Yankees secure third in the American League by beating the Athletics 4 to 2 in the season finale. Mogridge pitched for New York, Keefe opposed him, and the decisive scoring came in the eighth inning when Huggins’ lineup collected two hits off Keefe to break a tie, with another run in the ninth after Mogridge tripled.

New York New York Yankees Athletics Detroit Tigers Mogridge Keefe Huggins

Girl Leaps to Death at Davenport Bridge

Katie Moeller nineteen a Davenport manicurist died by suicide jumping from the government bridge over the Mississippi river. Disappointment in Igoe is cited as the motive. Police recovered the body from the river.

Girl Davenport Igoe Katie Moeller Mississippi River

Dye Found From Carch Tree Wood in Argentina

Researchers report a khaki dye extractable from the wood of the carch tree grown in Argentina. The finding notes a practical method to produce color from local wood material.

Argentina

Reception to King Delayed During Wilsons Rest Period

President Wilson rests at the White House delaying a planned reception for King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium. Viscount Grey may be among the first visitors when health permits. Boston to host the royal couple next Sunday before continuing a countrywide tour.

Washington Wilson Grayson Viscount Grey King Albert Queen Elizabeth Belgium White House United States Boston New York State Department

President Wilson's Health Delays Royal Visit Reception

The White House says President Wilson in seclusion will miss receiving the king and queen upon their arrival in the United States. The October Industrial Conference proceeds, but attendance depends on progress toward recovery. Dr Grayson notes rest is essential and all engagements are cancelled.

President Wilson New York Senate White House United States Tumulty Totoulty Grayson

May Wagner Sentenced in Lewdness Case

Mrs May Wagner indicted with Oscar Anderson on lewdness pled guilty today and received four months in the county jail plus court costs Judge Hamilton presiding Anderson earlier pled guilty and serves his sentence Stake details note trial of Miss Effie Hull vs William Singleman concluded with jury instruction given by Judge Hamilton and arguments by Morrison Bell Butterfield Livingston.

May Wagner Crand Oscar Anderson Hamilton Anderson Wagner T. A. Michels Effie Hull William Singleman J. A. Hillhouse FE. D. Morrison Eardley Bell W. H. Butterfield

Strikers Riot in Waukegan as Bethlehem Plant Affects Debate

In Waukegan Illinois about two thousand striking steel workers with families clashed with police and deputies near the Atperican Steel and Wire plant. The riot saw bricks and stones thrown, officers attacked, and threats to burn Bairstow’s house as state troops were urged amid fears of a general blaze.

Waukegan Wategan Atperican Steel and Wire Company Sheridan Road Twelfth Street Sharnes Bairstow Bairstow

Strikes Hit Bethlehem Plant and Chicago District

Reports from Pittsburgh and Bethlehem indicate the Bethlehem Steel plant is largely crippled by the strike while Bethlehem, Pa shows little disruption. In Chicago district both sides claim victory as workers trickle back or stay away. police gates open to entrants amid mixed union leadership claims. Danzig situation noted with German alleged plans.

Pittsburgh Steel Bethlehem Bethlehem Steel Company Chicago Indiana Steel Mills Gary Minois Steel Company 36Th Street J. M. Rogan Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers

Stormy debate as Italy votes on Fiume status

Rome reports a stormy session as Premier Nitti won a confidence vote 208 to 148 amid brawling deputies. The chamber debated Fiume’s status and unity with allies while martial law concerns grew with troops around Rome. Multiple challenges and duels followed the fracas.

Rome Paris Fiune Chamber of Deputies Nitti Italy Diuet Tommaso Tittoni Fiume Italian Chamber le Journal Governingh

Huns Fail To Withdraw Troops From Baltic

A Baltic crisis update reports German forces failing to pull troops from the region as a blockade of Germany began this morning. The development heightens tensions in the theater as allied commands continue pressure.

Baltic

Booze Ban Still On Says War Time Prohibition Must Continue

Paris reports a complete Allied blockade of German ports began early today as Germany failed to remove troops from the Baltic per armistice terms. Washington notes Attorney General Palmer says war time prohibition cannot be lifted until the peace treaty is ratified.

Evening Journal Paris Germany Baltic Washington, D. C Palmer

President Improves After Night, Grayson Reports

Washington D C Sept 80 Admiral Grayson announces the president had a good night and is improving following medical daily bulletin the statement says the president's condition is steady and satisfactory and continues under observation at the White House.

Tesident Wilson Evening Journal Washington, D. C Admiral Grayson

Mauna Loa Eruption Ravages Hilo Island Towns

In Honolulu on September 30, Mauna Loa on Hilo Island erupts violently destroying thousands of homes and forcing inhabitants to flee toward the sea.

Evening Journal Honolulu Mauna Loa Hilo Island

Tittoni Recommends Unity Amid Fiume Crisis

Italian foreign minister Tomasso Tittoni urged unity with allies as the Fiume incident escalated. He offered to resign if another member could better manage the issue, signaling a cabinet shakeup amid the growing crisis.

Italy Tomasso Tittoni Fiume

STOP U. S. SHIPS TO BRITAIN

Washington reports all sailings to Great Britain suspended by the Shipping Board due to the British railway strike. Operations officers are ordered to hold vessels in port and discontinue bookings, loadings, and clearances for United Kingdom ports to avoid congestion and bunkering issues.

Washington Great Britain Shipping Board United Kingdom United Kingdon

Duluth Tugmen Strike Ties Up Great Lakes Freight

Tugmen from Whitney Brothers Barnet and Record and England Towing in Duluth strike in response to a Great Lakes labor call. Independent ferries are not needed. the bar is tied up by the strike and a storm.

Call—Harbor Duluth Minn Whitney Brothers Barnet & Record Company England Towing Great Lakes

Greeks Appeal to Wilson for Thrace Union

Thousands of Greeks in Thrace signed an appeal to President Wilson requesting support for a union of Thrace with Greece. The message will be circulated for two more days across 16 districts in Saloniki dated September 30.

Thrace Greece Saloniki Wilson

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