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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

2

Bryan campaign plans and acceptance debates detailed

Lincoln Nebr July 30. The first authentic outline of Mr Bryan plan of campaign is secured from a close associate. He will issue few speeches at central points by October first. In October he plans to stay home to discuss public questions through interviews signed articles and letters. Bryan works fervently despite heat as secretary Rose handles correspondence. Tafts acceptance speech is read with interest and Bryan may issue a formal reply. Bryan praises growing support from Democratic newspapers for subscription lists.

Lincoln Nebr Bryan Rose Taft

May Lose Holden At Iowa State Professors Considered

May lose two prominent professors from Iowa State College Ames as rumors place Dr De H Cessna head of history and psychology at Ames as candidate for Morningside College Sioux City presidency. Kansas State College Manhattan seeks new president with P G Holden strongly urged by Iowans and Kansans. Dr Cessna from Ames first graduating class. Holden is noted agronomy expert nationwide.

Iowa State College Ames Morningside College Sioux City Doctor Lewis de H. Cessna Kansas State College Manhattan P. G. Holden Cessna Holden United States

It Cant Be Beat Best Of All Medicines Claims

C M Harden of Silver City NC says Electric Bitters does all claimed. For stomach liver and kidney troubles it cant be beat and is excellent for weakness lame back and run down conditions. Also best for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Lemmons Pharmacy fifty cents.

C. M. Harden Silver City North Carolina Mr. Harden Lemmon’s

Boy Drowns While Blackberrying Near Centerville

A six year old named Marvin Clark drowned in a pond near Centerville Iowa on a Tuesday while searching for blackberries with two companions. He separated from the group and went swimming. his companions witnessed him go under as he was sinking.

Centerville Iowa Marvin Clark

Scoring Blitz Nets Wins Across Major Leagues

Chicago July 30 standings and scores show Boston slipping past Chicago 4 2 in a doubleheader. Cincinnati bats surge in Philadelphia, New York edges St Louis, and Brooklyn shuts out Pittsburgh. Cleveland defeats Boston in eleven innings, plus minor league results from Louisville Indianapolis Columbus and Western circuit action.

Boston Portonoc Hite Chicargo Rors Chienan Chicago Brown, Kling Fla Philadelphia Cincinnati Huse Errors Spade Schlet Corridon Jacklitsch St. Louis New York Sallee Bliss Mathewson Bresnahan Brooklyn Pittshburg Pittsburg Leifield Gibson CHICA Herte Roukes Bowerman Hilts

Harriman Talks with Gould on Rail Deals

E. H. Harriman met with George J. Gould and Kuhn Loeb Blair & Co. in New York to discuss an $8,000 note issue for Wheeling and Lake Erie. The note matures August 1 and the conference signals possible railroad affiliations.

New York E. H. Harriman Gould Railroad Harriman George J. Gould Kuhn, Loeb & Co Blair & Co Wheeling and Lake Erie

Fort Wayne Couple Found Dead in Home

In Fort Wayne Indiana Emilii Jacobs aged sixty eight and his wife sixty five were found dead at their residence by neighbors. The coroner reported heart failure as the cause of death for Jacobs and believes the wife died from the shock of his death.

Fort Wayne Ind Emiii Jacobs Jacobs

Count Boni's Suit Postponed in Paris Court

The case by Count Boni de Castellane against his former wife now Princess de Sagan over custody of their three children has been postponed until the fall term of court.

Count Boni Paris Count Boni de Castellane Princess de Sagan

Roosevelt Pleased With Outlook On Taft Campaign

Oyster Bay July 30 Roosevelt said to conferants at Sagamore Hill he is pleased with the country’s outlook and has taken nothing for granted. He stressed the party must work hard for Judge Taft’s election. Attendees included Timothy L. Woodruff of New York and Francis Loomis of Ohio.

Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y Sagamore Hill Taft Timothy L., Woodruff New York Francis B. Loomis Ohto

Cleveland Orchestra to Perform at Chautauqua This Year

The Cleveland Orchestra will join the Chautauqua program for part of the year. They have performed here before and were warmly welcomed. Harry McCulley returns to his barber shop after a vacation to Chicago and a visit with relatives near Lone Tree, bringing renewed energy to his work.

Cleveland Orchestra Harry McCulley Chicago Lone Tree

Community Event Returns August 19th and 20th

Residents are informed the event returns in mid August with activities across both days. Attendees are urged to stay for the full schedule to catch all highlights and avoid missing any offerings.

Real Estate Transfers in Washington and Surrounding Areas

A broad list of real estate transfers shows numerous deeds across Washington, Wellman, Riverside, Kalona, and surrounding towns. Transactions include 40 acres in English River, several lots in Washington, Kalona, and Haskins, with prices ranging from $50 to $6,000 and involve individuals such as S. R. Huffman, Harriet M. Zaring, Venetia Gardner, Ada Gray Hollingsworth, and many others.

S. R. Huffman J. FE. Wellman English River Harriett M. Zaring Glenn E. Zaring Washington Venetia Gardner Ada Gray Hollingsworth Oscar Solbrig Isaac Klein H. O. Green C. D. Cooper Brighton Wallace John R. Wertz Haskins Western German Baptists Old Peoples’ Home Society F. L. Kern Lot Riverside Mary J. Lewis Robert McConaghy Nira Mary E. Adams Patience P. Sherfey A. F. Cocklin Jas. A. Chambers Ainsworth Janette Park Heirs Remps H. Hampsher I. B. Dillon Trustees of Richland Monthly Meeting of Friends Church Rubio G. M. Zaring Cloyce E. Burham N. A. Crawford Martha A. Wallingford H. D. Chapman C. B. Hamilton Wellman W. R. Beamer Emeline S. Beamer A. M. Wray Burton Z. Oldaker Kalona Ocean Dash G. W. Dash Joseph Hughes J. M. Kopka Yatton Minnie E. Keck Luella Crandall A. L. Braden O. E. Klockenfeger Katharina Yansky Jas. L. Yansky Florence Kerr Emily L. Kerr L. C. Fleak Martin Richardson A. J. Smith O. J Mary D. Looney Emma Weyand, Et al James N. Irwin Geo. McAllister Bertha Smith Harvey ©. Horsey Ada A. Ritchey F. Smith Klockenteger E. F. Smith S. S. Rose C. E. Brown Elias King C. O. Keiser Frederick Greiner John W. Greiner Dutch Creek Keokuk County T. B. Allen Et al O. C. Patterson Vane Wooley Chas. D. Gorham BE. L. Carter Gustrve Witrich Lime Creek Theresa Boucher Arthur Therion Marion Hiram Gray Chas. Emde Wilhelmine Emde Abraham Feustermaker W. W. Miller John Durst I. S. Edmondson Winfield Smouse Joseph Yansky Fr. A. Schumacher Landon C. Rose

Weather forecast for five states targets storms and cooler temperatures

The official forecast covers Illinois Indiana lower Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa through 8 pm. Expect likely local thunderstorms and cooler conditions across the region as the day progresses.

Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices July 29

Chicago markets show hog receipts 17 000 with heavy hogs at 6 50 to 6 75 and light mixed 6 25 to 6 55. Cattle receipts 14 000 with prime fat steers 7 50 to 8 00 and cows 4 00 to 5 25. Sheep receipts 20 000 with wethers 4 50 to 4 75 and spring lambs 5 00 to 6 85. East Buffalo reports slow cattle, strong hogs at 6 75 to 6 85, best lambs 6 00 to 6 25, yearlings 5 00, ewes 4 00 to 4 25. Calves top 7 25.

Chicago Buffalo East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Bank Paying Teller Vanishes With 15000 Dollars

John Schulte, paying teller at the First National Bank, is reported missing after a $15,000 shortage is discovered during a semiannual bank inspection by Charles Mertens. Schulte had worked twenty years, with the last year and a half as teller. His wife knows nothing of the affair.

Racine, Wis John Schulte First National Bank Charles Mertens Schulte

British American Wheat Crop

Winnipeg July 30 reports from 26 correspondents show 9 percent of wheat will pass blossom Aug 15 to 20. Drought lowered yield in some districts but Canadian west expected a good crop on 6,000,000 acres. Coarse grains prosper. considerable barley cut. Harvesting of winter wheat general in southern Alberta.

Winnipeg Man Canadian West Alberta

Fatally Burned by Acid in Howell Indiana Shops

At the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops in Howell Indiana a tank of acid overturned injuring four boys. Clifton Holden died from burns to the legs and body while J J Rubright John Thomayer and Herbert Kuhn suffered burns to feet legs and bodies or hands.

Evansville Ind Louisville and Nashville Howell Clifton Holden J. J. Rubright John Thumayer Herbert Kuhn

The Long Parliament Dissolved by Oliver Cromwell

The long parliament endured thirteen years before its dissolution by Oliver Cromwell, marking a pivotal shift in English governance and power.

Oliver

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