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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1906

Page

4

Baseball Scores From June 27 Across Leagues

Chicago June 27 Dake ball scores report results from the National and American leagues with games in Cincinnati New York Boston Chicago St Louis St Paul Milwaukee and other cities. Highlights include Pittsburg 6 Cincinnati 4 and Chicago 1 St Louis 0 in the National League and Chicago 4 St Louis 0 in the American League.

Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburg Macinnati New York Philadel Pia Boston Brooklye St. Louie Americap St. Louia Louie Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Rain Association Indianapolis A'S Famb St. Paul Milwaukee Toledo Laciaville Minneapolis Kansas City

Foolishness May Cost His Life in Ann Arbor Shooting

In Ann Arbor Michigan June v7 Ed, Dyer who admitted shooting Darlein Herney a waitress, has confessed it was suicide claiming it was only a piece of foolishness. Herney remains in serious condition after a bullet entered his head and a portion was removed.

Ann Arbor Mich Dyer Charlotte Hostler Darlein Herney

Beloit Professors Resign for Carnegie Pensions

Beloit Wis June 27 Professor C W Pearson a Beloit college member for nineteen years resigns and will receive a Carnegie pension. He has taught for forty years. Professor William Porter who has been at Beloit college over fifty years will also receive a Carnegie pension.

Carnegie Pensioner Beloit Wis C W. Pearson Beloit College Pearson Willian Porter Carnegie Endowment

Roosevelt and Mutshuke exchange cable messages on Guam to Japan

cordial greetings pass between President Roosevelt and the Japanese emperor over the new Guam to Japan cable line. the president’s message expresses the god willing of the american people and himself and the emperor’s reply follows.

Washington Roosevelt Mutshuke Japan United States Guam

Catcher Whitey of Burlington Dead After Ball Hit

Catcher Whitey of Burlington in the Iowa State League died in Waterloo hospital from a head injury sustained when struck by a pitched ball in a game last Sunday.

Marshalltown Whitey Burlington Waterloo Whitney

Poor Shooting by Officers in Elyria Robbery Encounter

In Elyria Ohio on June 27 three men believed to be robbers were involved in a confrontation with police. The exchange ended with uncertain injuries and ongoing investigation into the officers’ firing. Police declined further comment until reports from witnesses and medical staff are reviewed.

Elyria, O

Chicago imposes license cap halting new saloons

Chicago council enacts ordinance effective after July 21 prohibiting new saloon licenses until population doubles. Licenses limited to one per 500 residents, aiming to curb growth of drinking venues amid violence where four policemen were shot and one officer injured in a robbery attempt. In Trainwell a local exhibitor shows a strawberry made from fourteen berries.

Chicago Orlingnes

Ohio Supreme Court nullifies tax inquisitors in counties

Columbus, June 27. The Ohio supreme court handed down decisions striking down the laws under which the tax inquisitors have been appointed in the counties of Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Ex- Preme Court Ohio

Machiavelli on Restraint Against Threats and Contempt

The quote argues prudence lies in avoiding threats and contempt. Threats provoke caution in opponents while contempt inflames hatred and desire for revenge, strengthening opposition rather than weakening it.

Machiavelli

Local notices and arrivals in town

D P Patterson arrived from Muscatine to work for Iowa Telephone Co. Miss Kern came from Crawfordsville on W C T U organizer business. Clyde Matson returned home to Monmouth after visiting the J W Dunham home. O L Samson left city for Wy man after several days of business. Miss Edna Horne came from Davenport to visit her uncle Harrie Horne and Miss Dora Clapper. Col W B Bell Capt J A Cunningham Wm Heamer and Charles Bailey fished at Cone and reportedly caught a 52 pound catfish.

D. P. Patterson Muscatine Iowa Telephone Co Miss Kern Crawfordsville O. L. Samson Wyman Edna Horne Davenport Harrie Horne Dora Clapper W. B. Bell J. A. Cunningham Wm. Heamer Charles Bailey Cone

Boosting Davenport visitors boost local industry ties

A Davenport Boosting Train excursion brought 160 boosters to Washington for a luncheon at Harvey & Warfe restaurant and talks at the Commercial Club. City Attorney Scott and Mayor Alberson spoke on mutual benefits, noting Davenport’s 150 manufacturers and Washington’s welcome. The train departed at 2 45.

Davenport Davenport Mil Scott Albersop Washington Commercial Club Messrs Win Smouse A. N. Alberson

Severe storm brings wind damage and lightning strikes in Ainsworth area

A heavy wind storm described as a twister damaged fruit trees and barns near Ainsworth on June 27. Trees two feet thick were uprooted, a cattle barn and a hay barn were damaged, and homes suffered interior damage from falling debris and chimney strikes. Two horses were killed by lightning and insurance covered the animals. No fatalities were reported.

Ainsworth Chas. McCreedy H. W. Benn F. B. Jackson Joseph Dye

Infant daughter dies at grandparents home in Crawfordsville

The little infant of John Fletcher, born in February and weighing three pounds, was found dead in bed this morning at the grandparents residence near Crawfordsville. The baby had lived with J. T. Fletcher and his wife since February after Mrs. Fletcher’s death. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Fletcher home.

Crawfordsville John Fletcher J. T. Fletcher

Local travelers head to Winnipeg and Illinois visits

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Matthews and Geo. Griffith left for Winnipeg to view land for a few days. Mrs. Amanda Ewing of Salt Lake City visited her cousin Mrs. Ed Knapp and departed for Chicago. Mrs. Permelia Dickson and daughter Ora left for Seaton and Illinois towns. Miss Anne Houdek went to Crawfordsville for the Maxwell-DeLong wedding this evening.

Amanda Ewing Salt Lake City Ed Knapp Chicago Permelia Dickson Miss Ora Seaton Illinois Anne Houdek Crawfordsville Maxwell-DeLong

License to wed issued to Dennis Brown and Sarah Thompson

A license to wed was issued today to Dennis Brown and Sarah Thompson. The wedding is understood to occur this evening.

Dennis Brown Sarah F. Thompson

Ainsworth Clerk Visited The City With Friends

Clint Chambers a railway mail clerk from Ainsworth visited the city this morning with friends.

Clint Chambers Ainsworth

Rainfall totals and travel plans in brief

The government rain gauge records 92 inches of rain from the morning storm. Mrs. M. J. Roberts and her daughter Miss Ida depart on the Burlington for Colorado Springs to spend the summer.

M. J. Roberts Miss Ida Burlington Colorado Springs

Presbyterian Y P S C E to Meet and Elect Officers

The Presbyterian Y P S C E will hold its regular monthly business meeting after prayer tonight with the semi-annual election of officers. The Washington Bar association plans a celebration of Atty. J F Hendersons 80th birthday Friday evening June 29. Misses Bessie Darbyshire and Margaret Cowden will host their Sabbath school classes tomorrow afternoon in Sunset park.

Presbyterian Y. P. S.C. Ee.ill Washington Bar Association Atty J. F. Henderson Henderson Bessie Darbyshire Margaret Cowden Presbyterian Sabbath School Sunset Park

Couple Weds at Coates Home in City

Yesterday at 4 pm Rev. S. K. Coates united Frank Crane and Miss Frances Beethenod in marriage at the Coates residence on South Kowa avenue. Crane hails from Eldon while Beethenod is a Farmington resident. They will reside in the city.

S. K. Coates Kowa Avenue Coates Frank Crane Frances Beethenod Eldon Farmington

Dinner Party Hosted by Miss Fannye Harwood

Miss Fannye Harwood entertained a company of young lady friends at a dinner party last evening at her home on West Washington Street.

Fannye Harwood West Washington Street

Merry Maids Attend Ainsworth Band Concert

The Merry Maids went to Ainsworth last evening to attend the band concert. They were chaperoned by Mrs Flossie Adams Shearer and report a most excellent time.

Merry Maids Ainsworth Flossie Adams Shearer

Keota resident visits city for wedding plans

Mrs A J Droz of Keota spends a brief city visit with Miss Chilcote before traveling to Aledo Illinois for a friend's wedding. The carnival prompts talk that waste paper baskets might suit Central park this summer.

A. J. Droz Keota Ae Chilcote Aledo, Iil Central Park

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