Disappointed Husband Seeks Return After Legal Separation
A framed fragment reports a husband disappointed in not being able to keep his wife in the country. It notes he sent her back to Waterloo while connected to a Greek confection firm.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
4
Auto Hit by Train Ends Career of Fairfield Man
A Fairfield man was killed when an automobile was struck by a train in a strange fatality that marks a sudden end to his career. The incident occurred near a crossing and is under investigation by local authorities.
They Break Out of Jail Oskaloosa Prisoners in County Jail
Waterloo reports Greek confectioner Peter Mavrelis has returned from New York after planning to join his wife and two children. Mrs Mavrelis and the children were stopped at Ellis Island due to eye disease concerns, facing possible deportation. Despite efforts by Waterloo citizens and Greek leaders, the family was separated and sent back to Athens after a brief reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Athens
Auto Hits Train at Fairfield Crossing Killing Doctor
An auto driven by Pr W Fordyce stalled on the Malleable Iron Works crossing near Fairfield at 8:50 AM. The eastbound train struck the car. the doctor ran to the side and was killed. His brother Dr C Fordyce had died in Guthrie Center a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jail Break At Mahaska County Jail Escapes Three Prisoners
A successful jail delivery at Mahaska county jail freed three prisoners around 2:20 am yesterday. Inmates manipulated cell locks to reach the turnkey room, enabling the escape. Implicated are Isadore Ponder Des Moines Loyd Coulston Kansas Charles Davis Des Moines An n Fremont, all confined in the same cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gekalousa
Mahaska County
Isadore Ponder
Des 8
Loyd Coulston
Kansas
Fiarry Davis
Des Moines
Charles City
Ann
Fremont
New Ottumwa Hotel Site Questioned in Proposal
Ottumwa debate centers on a proposed hotel with a $20,009 cost. The plan envisions a corner location at Green Street and an adjacent unnamed street, with alternatives for a site at Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umwa
Ottumwa
Iowa City approves railway line with landslide vote
In Iowa City an overwhelming majority approved the Iowa City Ottumwa Southwestern Railway amid a 466 to 12 ballot. In Waverly Max Aggleston, 12, son of Silas Beggeston, drowned while fishing near the riverbank as his group slipped on a narrow ledge and fell into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Ottumwa Southwestern Railway Company
Waverly Ja
Max Aggleston
Silas Kbegieston
Max
Runaway Wagon Fatality Reported in City
John Powers, residing in the city, was killed in a runaway last night. He had his wagon and team at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
John Powerser
Fatal wagon accident leaves man mangled after drag
A man was dragged about a half mile when his feet became caught in dump boards during a wagon fall. His body was found badly mangled, frightful scene reported.
Tragic Hay Load Accident Claims Eva's Life
In Mavon City on August 12 Eva, nine year old daughter of Clever son of Lake Mills, died after a pitchfork handle stuck in the ground pierced eight inches into her body when she slipped from a hay load. She died soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavon City
Eva
Clever Son
Lake Mills
Lecture interrupted by falling tent pole near Chandler
Walter M. Chandler of New York spoke on the trial of Jesus from a lawyer's view at the Chautauqua in Charles City. A large tent pole fell during the lecture missing him by about a foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Walter M. Chandler
New York
Jesus
Des Moines Laborer Takes Mercury Poisoning At Station
Des Moines Iowa Aug 12 Edward Davenport a laborer colored while waiting for a Rock Island station train last night took an overdose of pichloride of mercury and came near losing his life. He is expected to recover this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Edward Davenport
Rock Island
Iowa Manufacturers to Charge Express Firms Over Rates
Des Moines announced that George A. Wrightman secretary of the Iowa State Manufacturers Association says the group will file charges with the state board of railroad commissioners against express companies for high rates. A hearing is planned for next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George A. Wrightman
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Shell bed near Muscatine discovered on river slough
Muscatine shellers found a vast shell bed along the Muscatine slough near the mouth. For over a mile the bed is paved with fine shells, enough to sustain local factories for a year at steady output, a veteran shelterer said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine. In
Muscatine
Massive Wabash Mortgage Transfer Records
Ottumwa Iowa August 12 one of the largest mortgages in Wapello county is filed transferring a 200000000 dollar mortgage from the Wabash railroad to Bowling Green Trust and then to Equitable Trust of New York which merged with Bowling Green March 31 the transfer covers counties where the road conducts business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Wabash Railroad Company
Ue Road
Bowling Green Trust Company
Equitable Trust Company of New York
Accident on Inspec Ry rocks two workers
In Yanan Illinois on August 12 a collision at the Rock Island line injured Muscawaburgs man Holmanist a master carpenter and William T Primble Amquist suffered multiple broken parts and Trimble a broken collarbone. The report shifts to unrelated dialogue about a Philosopher of Folly and a taxi cab scene outside a store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanan
Rock Island
Muscawaburg
Holmanist
Master Carpent
William T. Primble
Amquist
Eckman Mfg Co Booklet Offers Cured TB Cases
The Eckman Manufacturing Company promotes a free booklet of cured tuberculosis cases titled The Nooklat of Cured Cases. It lists full names, street details, dates, and testimonials to persuade readers to request evidence from Eckman’s Alterative. Available through McIlhinney Drug Co in Washington and other local druggists or directly from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman Mfg. Co
Eckman
Eckmans
Lenco
Mekman
Eekman
Washington
McIlhinney Drug Co
North Side Pharmacy
Cron By
Eckman Laboratory
Phila
Washington Team Drops Two Ball Games at North English
The Washington ball team lost at North English by 6 to 6 while playing at Fairfield today. Yesterday they beat Williamsburg 3 to 2 with Secor pitching and 14 strikeouts. Davis and Baird had sacrifice hits. Evans struck out two, Secor fanned 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfield
Williamsburg
Secor
Davis
Baird
Evans
Washington Team Falls to North English 6 0
Wednesday at North English the Washington team lost 6 to 0 with all runs scoring in the second and seventh innings. North English bunched hits to drive in the runs. Pitcher George allowed two big innings but struck out nine. Batter highlights include Roller Secor and Davis with two base hits. Umpire Henderson. Time 1 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North English
George
Roller
Secor
Davis
Hadley
F. George
Thompson
Carlin
Henderson
Postal binuky scheme outwitted by alternating message trick
A writer describes a two part postal binuky scam where halves of messages were sent separately. By pairing the two messages and reading them word by word, the deception collapsed as the recipient combined both texts. The account notes the method evolved but remained effective only briefly.
Old Time London Remembers a Grim Past on the City’s Streets
A London Saturday Review excerpt reflects on 18th and 19th century urban life noting decaying drains crowded churchyards and public executions at Tyburn. It recalls the pillory bear baiting dog fights and royal attendance at brutal entertainments while contrasting with modern sensibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Southwark
London Bridge
Temple Bar
Tyburna
London Saturday Review
Ingenious Defenses Highlighted in New York Tribone
The New York Tribone notes a parade of clever excuses used by defendants before the deputy commissioner at headquarters. One accused patrolling his post claimed he heard a street warning and that a friend on the second floor yelled fire. The commissioner dismissed the complaint, remarking on the audacious defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headquarte
Patep
Meyer
New York
The Financier's Clerk Uses Plain English Cipher
A Wall Street financier in Chicago faced an urgent need to communicate a consolidation plan to partners in New York. Lacking a cipher, he drafted the message in plain English and instructed his assistant to transmit it, only to learn the plan was not sent in that exact form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Ashich Qiakee
Chicago
New York
Wevepe! Wertern Enterprises
Ble
Colleges to Get Pianos from Local Academy Draw
Geneva College of Beaver Falls and Monmouth College will receive pianos from the defunct Aurora and Magnet literary societies of the Washington Academy. Proceeds from sale of chairs and furniture, about fifty dollars, go to the city hospital. A new gymnasium at Geneva is dedicated to Dr. W P Johnson. one instrument will serve Monmouth, and a hospital instrument case will bear a plate noting the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Academy
G. W. Hay
Will Kuhn
Geneva College of
Beaver Falls
Penn
Monmouth College
City Hospital
Robert Clarke
Geneva College
W. P. Johnson
That College
Monmouth
Old Academy
Geneva
Washington
Academy
C. A. Bolce
College plans hospital equipment traceability plates
A small meeting discussed placing plates on hospital equipment to show its source for college students. The turnout was thin and those with an interest in the property's disposal were urged to have attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Aviator Hamilton’s Trip From Philadelphia to Oil City
Report notes Hamilton’s journey from Philadelphia to a refinery site in Oil City and hints at hypothetical outcomes if he had attempted a route over Pittsburgh. The fragmentary text references travel plans and a question about alternative paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Deafness
Advertises a cure for deafness caused by catarrh through constitutional remedies. Claims nine of ten deafness cases result from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes address in Toledo Ohio and mentions accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I’. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mourning in Crawfordsville over diphtheria death
Mrs. d Vv Datin of Bussey Iowa died at 1 a.m. after a bout with diphtheria while visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Shaffer in Crawfordsville. She was about 23 with a three year old son. Husband and brother Lee Shaffer are ill. anti toxin given hoping to save them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Crawfordsville
D. Vv. Datin
Bussey
Iowa
John Shaffer
Dalin
Lee Shaffer
Datin
St. Louis
Nauvoo
Ill
Crawford
Shaffer
You Want to Be Liked and Do a Good Turn
An old Home Chat admonition encourages selflessness and ready service. It urges putting others first and doing little favors with willing, loving hearts.
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Peter Mavrelis
Fourth Street West
Terloo
Baloos
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SEW Hotel
Bol
Waverly
Philosopher of Folly
Wil
Liamsburg
Averse
Cook
McShane
Yates
J. Lewis
Yans
G. Lewis
Seenenl
Peeee
Kimes
Isa
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Shanks
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Secor Rf
Hammon
Tallman
J. George Wo
Cotter U Johnson
Academy Litera
Aonmouth College
Hospital
Erty
Aurora and Magnet Literary Societies
Was. J. Y. Datin
Bussey, IR
Crawfordville
DR. Thomas
Tom Builiding
Mutual
The
Svening Journal
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