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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1912

Page

7

Washington Beats Keota 4 to 3 in Close Showdown

Washington edged Keota 4 to 3 as Everett held the mound for the locals. Key moments included Ellert being hit, Fritz safe on an error, and Calhoun scoring on a passed ball in the seventh. Washington adds three games with Hiteman next week, the only home dates during carnival week.

Keota Williams Everett Washington Ellert Ducky Henderson Fritz Calhoun Hellerich Jacobson Parks Thompson Holm Tommy Lleft Burch Schuebner Warren Benton Wallace Monmouth Muscatine Wooley Peoria Hiteman Iowa Des Moines Newton

Baseball Results Across Leagues and Standings

Baseball results compile across the American and National Leagues with team records and percentages. Listings include Boston, Detroit, Washington, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, St Louis, Pittsburg, Brooklyn and Philadelphia along with minor and Western League standings and absorption notes for several cities.

Baseball scores from multiple leagues listed by teams

A dense summary of baseball results across American League National League American Association and Central Abboctation divisions noting scores for games between Philadelphia Chicago New York St Louis Boston Detroit Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis New York Washington Cleveland Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Toledo St Paul Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Wichita Omaha Denver Des Moines Sioux City Lincoln St Joe Topeka and other matchups with varied first and second game results and weather affected contests

W. YL Boston Detroit Wastrton Cleveland Phittelia New York Chicago Louis National League Cinem’ail T Louis Pittsburg Brooklyn Phifet Min Kan City Columbus Paul Toledo Louisville Milaukee Western League Denver Sioux City Hfs St Central Absoctation Ottumwa Galesburg Kewanee Hannibal Keokuk Monmouth AMM Scatine Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Cincinnati St. Llanvis American Association Milwaukee Louleville Loouisville Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City-Indianapolis Wet Grounds Wichita Omaha Des Moines Lincoln St. Joe Topeka Raln Central Marlington iMtumwa Kenanee Muscatine

Sunset Park supper honors Ruth Shaffer before departure

Several girls at Sunset Park gave Ruth Shaffer a farewell supper on Tuesday then attended an evening Chau tauqua program. Attendees included Ella Simpson Mary Dougall Eva Sterret Blanche Glick Mae Davidson Lavonia Dodder Sarah Dougall Irene Simpson Amy Davidson and Ruth Shaffer. Also reported is the marriage of Verle Dunham to Edward Younger at Rock Island Illinois with the couple traveling to Garnet Kansas.

Sunset Park Ruth Shaffer Jackson Ohio Chautauqua Ella Simpson Mary Dougall Eva Sterret Blanche Glick Mae Davidson Lavonia Dodder Sarah Dougall Irene Simpson Amy Davidson Verle Dunham Edward Younger Garnet Kansas J. W. Dunham Rock Island Illinois

Hopkins Surgeons Seek Knife Cure for Hunchbacks

Johns Hopkins physicians plan experiments this term to perfect a surgical treatment for Pott's disease. The method aims to remove the diseased tissue and fuse vertebrae, potentially eliminating braces and improving spinal stability. A nine year old patient reportedly showed improvement after a similar operation, ending with a cured state and discharge from hospital.

Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical School Pott

Adventurer Pastor Delves Into Aaron's Tomb in Petra

The Rev Dr William B Palmore of St Louis after a 40000 mile European tour risked his life to reach the tomb of Aaron on Mount Hor in Arabia Petra He entered a white domed mosque used by three faiths and descended to a hidden vault containing Aarons tomb supported by two guarding chains and a tattered curtain.

William B. Palmore St. Louis Europe Mount Hor Arabia Petra Aaron Palmore Littl Dr. Palmore Trebrew

Monster cross between alligator and Jersey Devil captured

Philadelphia reports a 5 foot 4 inch mystery creature fished from the Delaware near Gloucester New Jersey. Described as a furry amphibious freak with two rows of teeth and an alligator like tail, it fought Miller and Taylor for minutes before capture. Smithsonian examination requested.

Smithsonian Institution Philadelphia Daniel Miller Harry Taylor Delaware Gloucester N. J Miller Sts Taylor Washington

Washington boys in a smash up

Rene Warner and Theodore Ories were returning from Kansas City when a railway mishap in Trenton Missouri left them badly bruised. While in the caboose the cars detached and crashed into the main train at about twenty five miles per hour. Warner and Ories sustained facial and head injuries and a jammed shoulder. They were brought home on No. 12 with cattle in tow. Two Fairfield men and a train brakeman were also injured.

Rene Warner Theodore Ories Kansas City Trenton Warner Mr. Orez Orez Fairfield

Confederate Money Exhibit Shared With Colleges and Libraries

The Confederate currency seized by Union forces is being distributed from the federal treasury for preservation as historical relief. Sets of notes from nearly all denominations have been sent to major colleges and libraries, with Secretary MacVeagh prioritizing larger institutions and ensuring every state eventually receives its share for posterity.

Board of Confederate Federal Treasury MacVeagh

Three Vew Players Join Club To Replace Wheeler

Everett, from St. Joe in the Western league, is a six footer with speed and a good yesterday game. Walter Schrenk, Monmouth college pitcher, drifted in yesterday evening and is expected to round out the new additions to fill vacancies left by Wheeler Shirley and Dodge.

Wheeler Shirley Dodge Everett St. Joe Walter Schrenk Monmouth College

Fr. AL AY Regular Meeting and Picnic Announcement

Regular meeting Thursday night August 22 with organizer Mr. Vickery of Lawrence Kansas. Arrangements to attend annual picnic in Columbus Junction on August 28.

AL AY Vickery Lawrence Kan Columbus Junction

Rat Proof Cars Proposal To Guard New Orleans

Health officials plan rat proof freight cars entering and leaving New Orleans to curb bubonic plague. Rail officials and health authorities confer while several hundred attend an anti rat mass meeting threatening the city.

New Orleans

For Sale and Want Ads Featured on Page Seven

Classified listings appear in page seven column EO with items for sale and wants. Shoppers will find prices, contact details, and brief descriptions across various categories.

Germs Busy After Thirty Years in Rising Sun House

Scarlet fever germs that had remained in a home for thirty years are blamed for the illness of Stanley McCardell of New Valley. Several deaths occurred from the disease in the house and Dr. Ernest Rowland found living fever germs beneath old wallpaper after interior dust was disturbed.

Rising Sun Stanley Lather McCardell New Valley Ernest Rowland Liberty Grove

Half Body Perspiring Man Puzzles Doctors

A Central Village Connecticut factory worker named Van Ness reports perspiration on only one side of his body with the opposite side remaining dry. He speculates the cause by noting his French father and German mother, joking that the German side dried up the French part.

Central Village Conn van Newsa van Ness

Annual County Home Picnic Planned for August 28

Supt. Frank Beatty announces the County Home annual picnic for 1992 with a special program, good speaking and a big dinner. The event promises a well enjoyed day and will reveal the complete program later for attendees and community members.

Frank Beatty Beast

Foley Kidney Pills Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy

An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills promoting relief for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues. Claims healing benefits, no harmful drugs, and two sealed bottle sizes with a yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Robert W. Herter Lawren¢eyilie, Mo Lemanpion’s Lemmon’s Pharmacy

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