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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
6
The body of Roy Towa City, who had disappeared, was recovered from the Fowa River confirming his death. Police are investigating the circumstances of the disappearance and death.
A Boordridge farmer named Wert loses a foot after a severe chest injury caused by a fork piercing his chest at a farm scene. The accident left him in critical condition, with local authorities and medical staff responding promptly.
The missing Clifford Shanty was found dead in the Iowa River near Burlington after going missing Sunday. Drowning suspected as he wandered near the stream in heat possibly causing sunstroke. Clifford Long spotted the body as it drifted past the university dam at Burlington Street.
Fairfield reports Louis Zihlman a Jefferson county farmer near Lockridge is in critical condition from a hay fork accident on July 2. A rope fork snapped striking him, puncturing his right lung and causing serious bleeding. he was hurried home for medical aid.
Massena Iowa July 2 Claude Waggoner living five miles northwest of town was severely hurt in a runaway Saturday. He had moved a tank and watering pipe and as he started back the team began to run from the noise. he was thrown out and his foot was so badly injured that it had to be amputated.
Burlington Iowa July 2 John Temple the day dispatcher on the Burlington road swam the Mississippi river from Burlington to Illinois Vine three times without rest yesterday morning. The distance is four miles and he completed the stunt in one hour and twelve minutes. It breaks all records of the upper river.
The 11 month old child of Archie Edwards died after crawling under a washing machine in their Garry Owens home. A loose plug released boiling water pouring over the infant, causing fatal injuries and agony.
Logan July 2. Twenty five thousand dollars is asked in a suit by F B Downs against Dr D Williams for alleged alienation of his wife May Downs. Williams denies all charges and asks patience until the evidence is heard.
The fragment notes a person named Clarksy connected to an event described as pulled from war time. Details are limited, with no clear date or location specified and the text appears damaged or incomplete.
Alfred Wedeking's wife saw her 3-year-old son fall into a half filled water barrel on the porch. The father pulled him out by the heels, dumped out several cups of water, and restored breathing, a very close call.
A 42 year old man named Frank Davis was hit by railroad cars in Creston Iowa rail yard. He claims his wife and family reside in Cedar Rapids and is hospitalized after the incident with a switchman stating he was under the cars at the time of injury.
Clinton July 2 Paul Weaver 28 narrowly escaped death when a pole wire broke near the top causing him to fall forty feet to a cement sidewalk. He was rushed to hospital with injuries not yet known.
Patrick McCarville, a 35 year old farmer living at Richards on the Illinois Central Omaha branch eight miles south of here, was instantly killed at 10 o clock Wednesday night when struck by the second section of limited train No 2. His body was hurled through the crossing fence and not found until morning.
The funeral service for David Bennett was conducted yesterday morning at the Methodist church in West Chester by Rev. W. H. Dillon of Wilton. The service drew a large crowd, with burial following at New Haven cemetery southeast of West Chester.
Scores from games across major leagues with win loss, and key pitchers and batters named. Notable matchups include Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St Louis Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Chicago and other clubs, with running tallies and box details across multiple doubleheaders.
In St Paul Minnesota the St Paul club defeated Milwaukee 6 to 2 while Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 1 to 1. No other games were played in the schedule.
Bucharest July 2 Queen Elizabeth of Roumania Carmen Sylvia is reported to be improving after a severe appendicitis attack. Medical bulletin notes steady progress and hopeful outlook from Roumanian officials.
Daily market summaries show grain bids for wheat corn and oats in Chicago with No 2 red at 98 1 00, No 2 white corn 63 64c, oats about 41 41c. Live stock receipts include hogs 14 000, cattle 1 000, sheep 10 000 with varied prices across grades and regions including East Buffalo quotes.
The funeral service for Mrs Frank Stewart was conducted by Rev W R Sawhill yesterday at three o clock at the Stewart residence on West Washington street. The service drew a large crowd and floral displays were plentiful. Pallbearers were J A Harwood Clarence Hollingsworth J M Bratton C J Wilson Carl Keck and J T Matthews. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
At a Washington Township school boards meeting C Lins retired after thirty two years as treasurer with a vote of thanks for flawless accounts. New officers named James Palmer president J C C F Weade secretary and Will Galloway treasurer. Teacher salaries raised from 40 to 45 dollars monthly for the winter term. Directors Abe Neiswanger William Eckles W P McCauley Will Mayhew Charles Clifton Arthur Weade Mike Moriarty John S Wilson.
Ad claims Mi o na relieves indigestion in minutes and includes a testimonial from Herbert L Patterson of Brewer Maine. It notes the tablets are sold by druggists nationwide and by Lemmon's Pharmacy with a large box priced at 50 cents and free test samples from Booths Miona Buffalo NY.
Numerous observances across nations mark milestones from independence anniversaries in the United States and عقد of Hawaii, to industry showcases in Chicago and Reno. The schedule includes conventions in Pittsburg Detroit and Boston along with aviations meets in Atlantic City Guelph and Bournemouth and a host of diplomatic and cultural observances around July week.
Cincinnati Ohio speaker Ben Mulford Jr, a longtime newspaper man and baseball specialist, will address a Presbyterian church gathering tomorrow afternoon about running life's bases from his view. The event begins at 8 o clock sharp and invites all ages to attend.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement from Walding Kinnan Marvin and Hall's representatives claims F J Cheney is trustworthy and solvent. Internal remedy advertised with testimonials and price, urging use of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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