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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
4
Kansas City report notes a farmer ends wrestling career. Frank Gotch, with 324 victories in 531 matches, writes he has wealth and is tired of the sport. Humboldt, Iowa dispatch confirms, saying he will devote himself to farming and drop wrestling for life.
Des Moines August 31 The Pro party campaign begins Monday with A MacEachron of Waterloo curatorial candidate on the Prohibition ticket and assistants planning a speaking tour across the state. MacEachron will tour in a railroad car mobile to reach voters in outlying areas.
The body of a young man believed to be Harvey of Chicago was found east of Cedar Rapids on Sunday. The pockets were turned inside out and a jacket on the head suggested robbery and murder, with the victim tossed from a train.
Readable lines indicate Y workers plan a large midwinter meeting in Clinton next February. Specific dates are not announced yet. The event is expected to attract many participants and showcase prominent Y leaders and activities.
Beaver City Neb Aug 21 O U W Ashby a Spring Green precinct farmer hanged himself after his wheat yielded four bushels per acre while a neighbor produced twenty one. Neighbors teased him about being a poor farmer. A note on his shirt read I am just as good a farmer as Perry Melntosh but this year luck and the elements were against me.
Patrick Rahill a Brooklyn butcher died after four knife wounds inflicted outside his home. He whispered a final refrain to spare his mother the shock, then collapsed. Rahill and two companions were seen nearby minutes earlier. the assailants remain unidentified.
George Turner, 59, a wealthy farmer eight miles north of Grinnell Iowa, used a slot gun with the muzzle at his head and pulled the trigger with his toe. One side of his head was blown off but he survived. Doctors say he may never speak again if he recovers. No cause is known.
Ottumwa August 31 Mrs Rollin Tucker of Farmington suffers severe burns from an explosion when she added kerosene to a stove fire. The five gallon can's oil caught fire and splashed burning oil over her body. Recovery seems unlikely as doctors hold little hope.
Crowds gathered for the state fair with thousands leaving downtown as rail lines brought about 20,000 visitors yesterday. Notable figures included Lee William P Hepburn of Clarinda and Chaplain Cole of the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown. The sun finally emerged at noon as the throng moved to the grounds.
C W Southwell resigns as manager after today's season finale amid strong local support led by George H Paul. Players take charge as management shifts to players with booster game vs Rock Island Independents at southeast park on Saturday, then a September tour schedule across multiple towns.
A patchwork of jokes and overheard banter runs through a late edition, with lines about driving tests, money washing, a barbecue invitation, a London visit, a canary for a bachelor, knife talk at a meat counter, and a quip on women's suffrage, reflecting light, humorous chatter from various columns.
A Chicago dated letter warns of rising coal prices and strict shortages due to unsettled labor and high demand. It notes Smokeless lump coal at 4.05 dollars per ton open and 4.15 in box cars f o b Chicago, with daily 5 to 10 cent increases and potential no shipment for prompt orders.
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