Clerks Ready to Challenge Bankers in Twilight Baseball Series
After a defeat to bankers, the clerks’ baseball team negotiates another game next week with practice set for Tuesday. The bankers welcome a match if a satisfactory date is agreed, with several local teams expected to join a summer schedule led by the button factory squad and other clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Button Factory
Lloyd Arnold
Barbers
Brighton
Washington
Beauchamp
George Walter Rudiger
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Yeaterdey
Journal
Carneat
Mr. Kudger
Mr. Hudger
Bankers
Franklin Waggoner
Rudiger
Waggoner
Rock Island Sleeper Schedule Change Extends Route
Washington travelers welcome a schedule change as the Rock Island sleeper, formerly terminating at Muscatine, will after the 26th run to Washington on No 29 and return to Chicago on No 30. The service had recently been Muscatine only service.
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Washington
Rock Island
Musecatine
Chicago
Get Tickets Early For G A R Meeting
A special call asks G A R and W A members and allied groups to secure tickets for the state encampment before Tuesday morning to avoid last minute rush. The event is in Iowa City with a 4 15 a m train, tickets through William Paul Moothart or Dr J C Boice, or directly from the ticket office for W A Co members. A pre arranged call may prevent delays Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Grand Army
Iowa City
William Paul Moothart
J. C. Boice
W. A. Co
Relief From Heat in Cooler Weather
A heat wave ends as temperatures fall last night bringing cooler air and pleasant breezes. Cloudy skies reduce sun with possible rain, a welcome change for residents seeking relief from the heat.
Notice of Proof of Will in Washington County Iowa
In District Court No 6168 March Term 1922 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Daniel Arthaud deceased was filed read and fixed for proof hearing. The hearing is set for Monday June 26 1922 at 10 o clock A M by order of Judge Charles A Dewey. J D Glasgow Clerk District Court.
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Daniel Arthaud
Chas. A. Dewey
Sifth Judicial District
Iowa
J. D. Glasgow
Charles A. Dewey
Glenn R. Chambers
B. C. Bicher
Ths
Frank Carter
Anita
Washington
Clarence Clifton
Frances F. Stacey
W. B. Holzhauser
Thomas Stacey
W. R. Jennings
Simeon Bell
David Mast
Magdelena Mast
W. W. Miller
John Birka
Clarence A. Schnoebelen
Harold Schnoebelen
John D. Kiser
F. M. Smith
Executrix
Evening Journal
Absalom Anderson
Washington Democrat
Nancy J. Sherry
C. S. Woodford
Mary Squire
Helen B. Crooks
Gormley
Walter Meek Presents Harvard Law Graduate Visit
Walter Meek son of Mr and Mrs M R Meek returns home for a two week visit before leaving for Detroit Michigan to join a law office. He recently graduated from Harvard Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Meek
M. R. Meek
Detroit
Mich
Walter
Harvard Law School
Team Driven to a Wagon Injures Two on East Washington Street
Will Crozier of east town drove a team that ran away yesterday on East Washington Street near the Stockhart home injuring Jr. Crozier. The horses had only slight hurts and the team and harness were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Crozier
East
Washington Street
Stockhart
Jr. Crozier
Box Car Accident Fatal for Great Western Worker
In Carroll Iowa June 17 Peter Carronas a Great Western section hand lost his hold and fell under a box car. His body was severed at the waist and no relatives are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Peter Carronas
Great Western Section
Bill Benson Hanged for Assault in Irwinton
Irwinton Georgia June 17 Bill Benson a Black man who escaped a mob after being taken from the county jail weeks ago was hanged for criminally assaulting a 70 year old white woman authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwinton
Bill Benson
Davenport insurance man W E Petersen dies at 61
W E Petersen a Davenport insurance man and longtime local political figure died at his home after a ten week illness He was 61 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport,a
W E. Petersen
Davenport
Cooking ad from London Times evokes virtues of Galatians
The fragment describes an English clergyman seeking a cook with cheer and the spirit of Galatians 5 22 including love joy peace and gentleness. It notes the cook should embody these traits and references the verse as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Kurt
Sale of Chambers Store Is Approved
Judge Dewey approves the sale of Glenn R. Chambers clothing store to Frank Carter of Anita, authorizes collection of outstanding accounts, and sets sale of remaining accounts at public auction after notice. Court reconvenes June 26 with probate hearings scheduled. multiple estate actions and trustee appointments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Chambers
Pearl Chambers
A. G. Turner
Glenn R. Chambers
Evening Journal
Seek to Bribe Ghosts in Central Africa
An article notes a strong belief in ghosts among Central African inhabitants. People claim possession and seek help from local medicine men who use rites including offering meals to tempt the ghost to depart the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Delag
Farmers Union Plans County Picnic on Aug 10
The Richmond local of the Farmers' Union Wave launched plans for a county picnic at Richmond Park on Thursday August 10. The event aims to invite all locals in the county and attract a large membership crowd as plans are developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Plans
Richmond
Farmers’ Union Wave
Richmond Park
Legion Quarters to Be Rest Room on Fourth
It is announced the American Legion rooms in the basement of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank will be used as a rest room for women on July Fourth. Other arrangements for Washington's guests two weeks from next Tuesday are being planned by the committees in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Washington
Notices of meetings and events in local organizations
Announcements list Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters meetings next Monday at Sunset Park with supper, Baptist Church senior girls meeting Monday, Centennial School pupils in the Flower Operetta to meet Monday 3 30 at the club house without costumes, Washington Do No 2008 regular meeting Monday June 19 at 8 p m. Edw Wheelan recorder.
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Queen Esthers
Sunset Park
the Baptist Church
Centennial School
RK. of
Washington Do
Sir Knights
Edw
Wheelan
Lincoln Pageant Rehearsal Schedule At Chautauqua Park
Rehearsals for the Lincoln Pageant run each evening at 6 15 at Chautauqua Park. Dates cover June 19 to June 30 with scenes listed for each night including full cast on June 29 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Park
Iowa court urged to void Des Moines blue law fight
Three shoe repair shop owners led by John Tompores G G Papakostas and Theodore Gars appealed to the District court seeking to declare Des Moines Sunday closing law invalid The move follows a police drive led by Chief Hammont against shops open on Sundays and could affect numerous other shoe shops detained in municipal court for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hammond
John Tompores
Utica
G. G. Papakostas
Busy Bee Shoe Repairing Company
Theodore Gars
Goodyear Shoe Repairing Company
Hammont
First Pilgrim Woman Dies in Cape Cod Bay
The first death among the Pilgrims after arrival occurred when Mrs William Bradford drowned after slipping into Cape Cod Bay as the Mayflower anchored, before a settlement site was chosen. She was the wife of Willam Bradford who would later govern Plymouth Colony.
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America
William Bradford
Willam Bradford
Plymouth Colony
Cape Cod Bay
Bradford
Careful Crossing Drive Launched Across Rail Crossings
National railroads in the United States and Canada launch the Careful Crossing Campaign to reduce railway highway crossing accidents. President Harding endorses the effort, urging driver vigilance and personal responsibility to cut fatalities, with statistics showing two thirds of deaths linked to individual fault.
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United States
Canada
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Association
Verdict against Osceola County treasurer and insurer
The jury returned a verdict against former Osceola County Treasurer J. G. Wilson and the Iowa Konding and Casualty Co. for 1840.25 and interest. The county sought about 5000 dollars, covering a period when Wilson was ill and C. W. Judkins acted as treasurer without bond. Judkins faces embezzlement charges of about 35000 dollars and is imprisoned in Fort Madison. Wilson and the bonding company appealed.
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Osceola
J. G. Wilson
Wilson
Iowa Konding and Casualty Company
C. W. Judkins
Judkins
Fort Madison
Jake
Bonding Company
Pinks All the Year Maiden-hair Tree Described
The American Forestry Magazine notes the ginko or maiden-hair tree has bright yellow foliage ideal for ornamentals. Its leaves show a unique texture with enlarged segments resembling maiden-hair ferns, offering year round visual appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Forestry Magazine
German Plot Fears Coup Behind Parades
The Die Freheit carries a sensitive report claiming the Hindenburg era parades hide preparations for a modeled German coup. It alleges a St Bartholomew Night style purge to target those named on a black list, with involvement alleged at the defense ministry and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Die Freheit
Ministry of Defense
Railroad Men Call Miners In Joint Conference
Cincinnati June 17 B M Jewell president of the railway employees department AF of L was authorized to request officers of the United Mine Workers to join a joint conference between railroad shop crafts and coal miners on strike since April 1 The meeting would be discussed if mine officials approve Jewell request
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Cincinnati
B. M. Jewell
Railway Employees’ Department
American Federation of Labor
Unio
United Mine Workers of America
Reall
Probing Attack on Iowa Guard Officer Probed
The Iowa National Guard investigates an alleged assault on Lieut. Kenry Hall of Council Bluffs by C. W. Mack a Grand Hotel clerk. The report ties the incident to a Lions Club meeting and fallout after Quentin Lacey and others were jailed following a drill-related court martial. Lions Club says it will not patronize the Grand hotel. other groups urged to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Lions Club
Lions
Salmon Jump Mechanics Described by Fisheries Bureau
The Bureau of Fisheries explains that salmon descend to the deep bottom of a fall. If water depth allows, they gain momentum by swimming rapidly to the bottom, then rush up and leap from the water, creating the observed jumps at the falls.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Fooling a Connecticut Woman Ends in Divorce Jolt
A Connecticut woman told her husband she planned to sue for divorce as an April Fools joke, a ruse with no real intent to file. The episode highlights the fine line between humor and disappointment in relationships.
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Connecticut
Iowa crime wave ends say state officials
Des Moines reports the Iowa crime surge is over as criminals shift from professionals to mostly accidental offenders. Drennen cites Anamosa prison as housing about 60 percent accidental criminals with an average intelligence near that of a 12 year old. Auto thieves face two year minimum sentences to deter others.
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Des Moines
Iowa
IL. W. Yy Srp
State Board of
Ole
Drennen
Nia
Anamosa
Kansas
Liquid Air Explosive Tested In Mines
A description notes liquid air ready to detonate is comparable in power to dynamite. Tests occurred in coal mines. The liquid air evaporates rapidly, preventing storage and requiring use within minutes of preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cis
Small Saintly Congregation Church Notice
Splendid music will be featured. All site attendees are urged to arrive early for the choir at the Boston Transcript church notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
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George Tremmel
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W. Knox
Tor
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Thos. Simpson
Horn
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