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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1910
Page
6
In the midst of ongoing disturbances, authorities report Eason initiating a beating amid numerous vest-like parcels and crowds. Details remain unclear as officials investigate the incident and seek witnesses.
An investigation panel found Ear V. Sherman and Curtis were wrongly accused in a wartime era dispute. The report asserts errors in naming and calls for review.
Aug 24 Beeatine reports favorable weather for corn across the state with expectations of a good harvest. The text notes shipping of watermelons via Fruit and Culver areas, with many cars loaded for the melon trade. Rain and recent conditions are said to have boosted yields to an average crop.
Aug 24. A plate shattered a diner car window last night. Miss Myrtle Hough, a Crescent resident and platform worker for the mail, was nearby and reportedly struck in December by a train. No motive or assailant identified.
The select committee appointed to investigate the In affairs and the Me ay contracts has issued a statement. It says the committee has heard all testimony and is unanimous that there was no war for any person to use the names President Sherman and Senator Curtis in connection with any improper relation with any fan contact.
A Missouri senator announced he will not seek re election citing ill health. He is in his seventy first year and notes the tariff session and recent strain as factors. The decision follows the end of the session on March 3.
In Iowa City at the Bijou on a Saturday night, Farmer of Tiffin Iowa defeated Rinyon of the Pacific coast in a middleweight bout for a 300 purse. The match lasted 38 minutes with women wrestling for 20 more minutes. Referee Phreupon ruled the main bout a draw and awarded the latch to the Johnson county man.
The weekly bulletin of the Iowa Crop Service led by Prof G M Chappel says if weather stays mild through September the corn crop may exceed average yields. The comment was published in Pine Bluff area notes.
Newport Aug 24 John H John arrested here yesterday charged with passing forged checks suspected in auto theft and horse stealing case. Description tallies with wanted bulletin from West agency.
Aug 24 Major J. W. aged 84 longtime town figure and business leader died last evening after a prolonged illness. He served as major in the Sogola regiment and was a pioneer in the community. His death closes a decade of diminished public life.
At the Chautauqua grounds Monday the audience praised performances including The Bohemian Girl selections. Notables Ruby and Edna Kelly of El Reno and Burrell Foster of Keota attended with Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Foster. Strong winds prompted tents to be secured as Miss Julia Swift hosted St James choir guests.
The May move follows a recommendation by Superintendent Van Dycke after Post Master Lytle raised cramped quarters concerns. Wilber Miller offers to remodel his building with new fixtures and post office furnishings to house operations during the interim, while Anderson Brothers signaled lease termination. Remodeling would occur this fall and not affect plans for a separate Washington post office.
All grade pupils who have been making up back work for promotion will please appear at the High school for examination Monday and Tuesday August 29 and 30. All High school pupils will please register and make out a study schedule at their convenience during the afternoons of Wednesday Thursday and Friday August 31 and September 1 and 2. All pupils in the Seventh and Eighth grades will please enroll and wake out registration card on the same days. The superintendent will be in his office in the rich school building during next week.
The Duke of Roxburghe and his American wife plan a forthcoming trip to the United States, signaling a high profile royal visit with social and diplomatic interest anticipated by observers.
Call up Phone No. 589 Black and leave orders which will be promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Give street and number.
Advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers 100 dollars for any catarrh deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars free and Druggists selling the remedy at 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns cuts scalds wounds and piles and claims it cures sores ulcers boils felons eczema skin eruptions chapped hands sprains and injuries. Available for 25 cents at J B. Lemmon Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
The American Pearl Button Co. demands the return of a stolen water meter within three days or face full legal prosecution. The notice warns that failure to return will lead to official action.
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