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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1905
Page
7
For the Fourth of July the Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip excursion tickets at one fare plus 4 cents. Tickets on sale July 2 3 and 4 with return limit July 6 1905. Call on agents for particulars.
Captain Hank Ha, a famed New York racing skipper, and his wife are seriously ill at their Islip home. Ha is one of America’s oldest racing skippers, from a long line of sailors, beginning his yachting career in 1867 and later guiding the American Yacht to victory three times aboard the Eagle in the America's Cup挑战.
Captain Robertson of the Sandhart, arriving from Tienan, China, recalls being near the disabled battleship Czareviteh. He says news of Rojestvensky’s defeat reached the vessel and its captain killed himself.
Lansing Michigan June C Frank son of Representative C J Burns of Ishpeming was arrested on burglary charges and declared mentally incompetent by a physician in a local hearing.
Provincetown Massachusetts June 30 The cruiser Charleston on her official trial run made an average speed of 22.08 knots per hour She exceeded her contract requirement by .03 knot.
Frank Murphy and Miss Zola Campbell were riding from Holly to Fenton when a lightning strike toppled their buggy. The horse fell into a ditch. both occupants were thrown, unconscious. Miss Campbell remained bedbound from the shock.
A resident of Morocco Indiana is noted for a tame crow named Jim taught to mimic human speech with unusual clarity. Passersby report the bird greets them with phrases like good morning and asks questions such as going to town and hows your liver, showcasing striking vocal imitation.
Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of the University of California, expresses sympathy for the Japanese in the eastern war, noting closer contact with Japanese people in San Francisco and many Japanese students in his universities. A display of Japanese and Russian soldiers from the Japanese army will be shown in regulation costume at Washington on July 7.
Citizens are urged to stock up on ice for Independence Day. Ice is available at the ice house through Monday and until ten o'clock Tuesday morning, July 17. M. T. Anderson notes the advisory to ensure country deliveries reach residents before the holiday.
Advertises homemade bread pies and bakery items for sale by Josephine Pratt. Notes two loan offers on farmland: 50000 at 6 percent and 25000 at 1g percent. Includes169 line about ignorance of the market and law with a humorous aside. Ends with a plug for the teeth man.
Linton Indiana June 30 report says Louis Dablemont while intoxicated carried two guns and a knife in a chase that sent his wife fleeing to neighbor James Morrison 38 who gave protection Morrison was shot and seriously wounded Morrison faces a serious injury aftermath as officers investigate the incident
Former national House of Representatives speaker David Henderson is reported resting easily in Dubuque after a stroke with paralysis. He is said to be gaining strength and improving gradually under medical care.
Official forecast through eight o clock tonight with regional notes. Illinois and Indiana record partly cloudy skies with possible showers in the south and west portions respectively. Wisconsin shows partly cloudy conditions with probable showers in the western area and warmer temperatures. Iowa expects showers and warmer conditions in the eastern portion with variable winds.
Quotations from the Chicago Board of Trade cover Wheat Corn Oats and futures for July and Sept. Pork Lard Short Ribs hogs cattle and sheep are listed with bid ranges and receipts. Dunning Stevens Buffalo NY and other figures provide live stock quotes and price ranges for various classes of animals.
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