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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
2
The first tournament game at the southeast ball park ended Washington 1 Riverside 3, seven innings of bright play. Key moments included Murray and Fesler’s first inning scoring, Hardy’s pitching steadiness, and standout Riverside infield defense with several notable catches and a dramatic pervading fielding effort.
Riverside Washington matchup listed for Thursday August 17 on the Chautauqua grounds. Lineups include Murray Baranek Fesler centerfield Whetstine Billings Pond Adams G Maresh Mount KR Maresh Teeter Oriiz Vogt Linsley Dewey Fessler Anderson on the mound Hardy as pitcher. Umpire Porter was noted.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew recounts a New York physician’s suit to collect a medical bill. The defense cites excessiveness while cross examining a witness who defends the physician. The physician once altered a prescription to save a patient one dime, remarking that the scratched amount was for the patient’s never.
In a prison scene a warden identifies Steel as the infamous bank wrecker who stole three million and is serving life. A gaunt companion is described as a ninety day inmate who robbed him at night to feed his starving family.
The fragment depicts Belshazzar reacting to a message from the seashore asking for more money, with the looming catastrophe easing his anxiety despite the shock of the request.
In a courtroom clash, The Judge accuses the ruffian who blocked the vehicle last Sunday. The Vagrant pleads ignorance as the judge sentences the culprit to ninety days for the offense and mentions the impact on the vagrant's wife.
A rasping footpad corners a summer boarder and demands money while the guest responds with calm humor about the hammock. The exchange captures a harmless yet tense street encounter in a seaside setting.
Reginald Artie had a wonderful week as reporters captured him in a striking bathing suit. Newspaper photographers snapped him as a summer girl drawing attention and headlines.
Residents discuss the Lewis and Clark exposition plans amid a wave of contemporary scandals and gossip. Maria questions officials while others accuse organizers of missteps and push for clarity on events and funding.
Editor ponders global impact of a Norway Sweden war. He warns of a universal strike of linotype operators and proofreaders disrupting newsrooms worldwide.
For summer 1905 the Iowa Central reveals reduced round trip fares to multiple destinations. Brighton to St Paul and Minneapolis 12 dollars. to Duluth 16 dollars. Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo 22 dollars 75 cents. Salt Lake City Ogden 35 dollars 75 cents. to Portland Oregon 49 dollars. Hot Springs Arkansas one fare plus two dollars. sale dates and limits vary with extensions possible for a small fee. Contact A B Cutts for details.
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