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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
7
The note appears fragmentary and garbled with stray caps and quotes. No coherent event or names are readable to identify a clear news item, making it impossible to extract a factual summary.
J J Heany of the United States defeated O Reilly to win three games to one in the decisive handball match at the Tailleann games. O Reilly was the first Irishman to win a game against the American. Krenan of Ireland defeated ODonnell of the United States. Dublin papers praise American athletes and track events, noting Harold M Osborne of Illinois A C with six victories.
A Swedish engineer has perfected a new building material made from waste paper. The product is fireproof and durable and can be produced at a very low cost.
A compiled roster shows programs for many stations from WGR Buffalo to WRC Washington. Entries list times, music acts, talks, orchestras, and dances with organizations like the Pennsylvania Railroad and KDKA Pittsburgh featured among the dense schedule.
Washington reports Wayne B. Wheeler, chief counsel of the Anti Saloon League, warns against using the current fruit crop to make intoxicating beverages at home and ties the issue to a Maryland representative’s case. He cites the Volstead act exemption for non intoxicating fruit juices and cider and notes possible contempt if further intoxicated juices are produced.
California faces its worst summer fire season as fires damage fir and pine forests across the Pacific Coast. U.S. District Forester Paul G. Redington blames human carelessness for about 80 percent of fires, urging education and strict campfire control to reduce risks statewide.
Police hunt John Pooley accused of posing as a traveling accountant to victimize former Cornell College students. He allegedly ran the "former student" game and passed worthless checks. Victims include Rev. S. W. Williams and others in Mt. Vernon Chicago and Illinois cities.
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