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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
6
Iowa editors and public figures contemplate the Supreme Court action involving Junkin as he awaits July 10 to determine his deeds. The Des Moines grand jury may hear new questions as information emerges.
Des Moines June 11 The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court sentence that Ottumwa murderer John Junkin must hang at Ft Madison on Friday July 10. Junkin was convicted of the brutal murder of Clara Rosen a choir singer of Ottumwa as she walked home from church.
In Des Moines Iowa on June 11 editors from six Iowa newspapers were summoned before the grand jury probing Carroll Downie counter charges and Mitch elville affairs after editorials run before the primary. Names include J W Jarnigan Cedar Falls Daily Record Bernard Murphy Vin ton Eagle Howard Rann Manchester Press Charles F Chase Atlantic News.
In Knoxville on June 11 11 year old Carl Hoard was killed by 14 year old Oliver Frazier at Hawkeye mines one mile east. The boys were colored and a playful insult sparked a quarrel. Hoard threw a brick that missed Frazier and was returned breaking his neck. coroner's jury rules accidental death.
Mason City on June 11 reports a wide open picnic site where two dray loads of beer were confiscated Thursday afternoon amid disorder. C E Tower filed the information. No arrests were made then, but officials expect action today.
Marshalltown La June 11 Ray Hardy a young man held on suspicion of murdering his father mother and brother 14 miles south of here was released due to insufficient evidence The coroner s inquest produced no new developments Neighbors believe the boy innocent.
The Iowa State Auctioneers Association, after its tenth annual convention in Iowa City, will ask the next Iowa legislature to pass a law requiring the appointment of a professional auctioneer for sheriff's sales. The group argues many estates and numerous individuals are harmed by inexperienced auctioneers.
Congressman Walter I. Smith told a Council Bluffs audience he is a progressive and that opposition to his renomination grew from misunderstanding. He argued that post return from Washington reveals the true state of affairs and his actions there.
A four week retreat aims to unite party members and restore confidence. Leaders say differences within the Republican party in the district will be fully healed before the November elections.
Cambridge, June 11. Earl Long, Harvard student living on one dollar per week, competes with Karl Friedrich Britt a Harvard BA 1908 now pursuing a BS. Britt believes he will live to about 125, and credits his life system. He says most men overeat and that only about one fifth of food intake is necessary to nourish the body.
Des Moines June 11 Governor Carroll issued a statement thanking campaign managers the press and voters after a vigorous primary contest He praised opposition headquarters efforts and expressed gratitude for county support He noted five months before the fall election and pledged to use his influence to win victory.
Fragment discusses party presence and activity extending beyond the state to its congressional and legislative districts and counties. It highlights broad geographic reach and organizational scope affecting electoral engagement at multiple government levels.
Clyde Warrior of near Bridgewater dies from a carbuncle on the upper lip. swelling and complications attributed to the infection. Local coroner investigates the rare case in rural Iowa.
Grinnell June 11. William Robinson, longtime resident, has built a new flying machine shown on street wheels for public inspection. The skeleton frame spans about 25 feet, powered by a 30 horsepower gasoline engine weighing 50 pounds. A trial run may occur soon before wing covering and flight tests.
Warning against harmful catarrh remedies containing mercury. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by FJ Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. Claims cure for catarrh and stomachily urges purchase through physicians and druggists with testimonials available.
An assemblage of songs and performances led by Grace Applegate Mauree Applegate and Dorothy Adams marks Children’s Day. Acts include Welcome Song by The Children and The True Blue Boys reditation with soloists and a sunflower dais celebration featuring Violet Huwebwe Ruth Fuller and Marjorie Cunningham among others.
An advertiser claims Perry Davis Painkiller quickly stops neuralgia and facial pains. It urges immediate use as directed and warns against substitutes, naming the product as the sole remedy with specific price references.
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