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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1907
Page
5
A district policy statement indicates local public schools do not support high school fraternities. Officials cite concerns over inclusivity and governance, with administrators planning student activity guidelines and disciplinary processes.
In Rock Rapids Iowa 116 Italians described as sons of Rome were marched in under 25 deputies after a mass arrest for slaughtering quail. They were held near a temporary jail while authorities faced crowd tensions and questions about the legality of the detention.
G. K. Hartman left for West Chester on business this morning. Fred Dupuis returned to Sigourney after a brief visit with his mother Mrs. Tom Dupuis Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Neiswanger and children, after visiting the G. W. England home, left for Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Frack, visiting Chas. Jacoby, departed for Davenport. They formerly lived in this city and are recalled by Washington residents.
The Iowa Central will run a popular excursion to Monmouth on account of Ringling Bros. Circus July 17. Train leaves Brighton at 6 40 a m and arrives Monmouth 9 17 a m Returning, depart Peoria 6 34 p m Round trip fare is 1 25 Tickets are available via agents and posters. Vacation Tours offered with lower summer excursion rates to many western and northern destinations through October 31, 1907.
The Iowa Central Railway announces a popular excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday July 20. The train departs Brighton at 9 15 p m and arrives in Minneapolis 5 52 p m and St Paul 9 00 p m Sunday. Return on any train until No 6 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m and Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday July 23. Round trip rate four dollars. See flyers or call agents for details.
West Chester July 15 Special. The young son of Mrs. Nevin visiting at John Tierney's home jumped from a haymon to a load of hay then to the ground and struck his head. Doctors fear a serious injury from the accident.
Notice of a regular meeting of the G A R tomorrow night at 8 p m. Business of importance to be transacted. A good attendance is desired. Signed S A White P C.
Walter Hughes of Fairfield leaves for Minnesota for a fishing trip lasting a couple of weeks. Frank Wells enjoys a vacation from duties at the New Store and will visit relatives and friends in Fairfield and Monmouth. Henry Steck works at the New Store during Frank's absence.
Boise July 15. The defense in the Haywood case has rested and the state has begun rebuttal. Conflicting testimony centers on Orchard's appearance in 1905 and whereabouts in 1880 and 1904. Wm Dewey testified to aiding the mob at Wardner and to firearms, challenging Davis. A warrant for Dr McGee’s arrest for perjury was issued.
Gail Robinson of Buffalo New York escaped serious harm when a propeller struck the gas bag at 7000 feet. The bag tore, gas escaped and caught fire causing a descent. Robinson climbed the propeller and the machine slowed to a safe ground landing. He suffered only a minor head cut.
Lieutenant E. E. Brooks of Detroit left for the coast and took into custody Junius Paul Bowden known as the Teddy Bear man. Bowden, former manager of the Teddy bear company, is wanted in Detroit on an indictment alleging obtaining 1250 dollars under false pretenses. The charge stems from company litigation after its failure.
University of Chicago students were alarmed when co editors of Green hall learned a case of smallpox exposed female residents. Miss Mary E Johnson a summer student from Norfolk Virginia was moved to an isolation hospital with a well developed smallpox infection after four days of illness in the dormitory.
Burglars dynamited the Bluff City Laundry office in Council Bluffs Iowa at dawn stealing several hundred dollars. The explosion started a fire that destroyed the building.
The Saturday scores show multiple games across the major leagues. Boston defeated St. Louis 6 to 0 in the first game, and 2 to 0 in the second. Brooklyn topped Pittsburgh 5 to 1 in the first game, with Brooklyn 9 to 1 in the second. New York beat Cincinnati 4 to 0. Philadelphia edged Chicago 3 to 2 in ten innings. The American League results include Cleveland over Boston 1 to 0, Detroit over New York 8 to 7, St. Louis over Philadelphia 2 to 1 in ten innings, Chicago over Washington 6 to 4, and a Sunday note of Chicago-Washington draws. Association and Western leagues feature Minneapolis 6 to 3 over Toledo, Milwaukee 15 to 4 over Columbus, and Des Moines 11 to 2 past Lincoln with other varied results.
A series of short movements as locals depart for Burlington Crawfordsville Macomb Illinois West Chester Lexington Colorado Springs Winfield Montana Hedrick Burlington Chicago Charlestown Ken tucky Manistee for business visits weddings and family visits are noted with destinations and brief plans.
Bert Marshall of Monmouth visited with friends in the city Saturday. William Frontz Sr. and grandson William Frontz of Hughesville Pa. are visiting at the T J Berdo home. Charley Olds, recently in Ainsworth and in the city, left for Waterloo. His wife will stay for an extended visit. Verne Mathers of Haskins visited friends, and Pansy Minick, staying at the Mathers home, accompanied her to the city this morning.
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