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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

4

Ellert Stars as Centerville Tops Washington 5–0 in Ball Park Clash

Ellert pitched superbly and backed by Dodge Parks Jac obson and Stephenson the Centerville attack edged Washington 5 to 0. Dodge stole home and drove in runs while Freeland and Bowie contributed key hits in a well played game at the local park.

Ellert Wherterville Whitey Freeland Wilert Jimmie Bowie Centerville Bowie Heigets Dodge Jacobson Washington Parks Stephenson Reardon Flactif Short Tert Thompson Tommy Tolm Sullivan Neel Kity Harrie Isa Bi _ Bowie Ll 'Sullivan Dineen Bert R Bowie Sehliebner Miller Lactff Wlacuiff Helm Bell

DAMES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT TWO WEEKS IN IOWA CITY MEETING

A group of Iowa City Washington Centerville New ton and Tama Toledo clubs agreed on a two week schedule. No league formed. games set to begin immediately with existing matches preserved. Washington team plans July August and part September games with all five clubs.

Iowa City Chicago Union Giants Tama-Toledo Nebraska Indians Chicago Mark Hyland Sherrard Washington Centerville Newton Iowa Alherd Wanella Sigourney Ottumwa Red Sox

Baseball Results Across Leagues Amid Seasonal Standings

The summary presents scattered standings from multiple associations. American League clubs Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia show varied win totals. National League lists New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Boston with mixed records. Minor leagues include American Association, Western League, Three Eye League, Central League, and Wisconsin-Illinois League with numerous teams and win percentages, illustrating a broad snapshot of early baseball standings.

Numerous baseball scores across leagues show mixed results

A fragmented sports page lists multiple game outcomes from the National League American Association Western League and Wisconsin Illinois League with scores for cities such as Chicago St Louis Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia New York Washington Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Omaha Sioux City Des Moines Lincoln Denver Topeka Danville Dubuque Springfield Bloomington Davenport Grand Rapids Erie Terre Haute Youngstown Dayton Canton Fort Wayne Wheeling Madison Oshkosh Racine Appleton Monmouth Burlington Keokuk Muscatine Ottumwa.

W.L. P.C W. la Oston Cleveland Chicago Detroit Washton New York Philelia Louis National League Hurg Frooklwn St. Louis Cincinnati Boston American Association Columbus Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Mimnap Lis Tad Kan City Louisville Bt. Joe Denver Sioux City Wichita Omata S' Lincoln PD. Moines Topeka Spr Efld Guoubtique T'v Rockford Wausau Aurora Oi Racine Madison Central Association Hannibal Kewanee Galesburg M'nmouth Keokuk Ofumwa Philadelphia Washington Br. Louis Pittebrre Brovten Brooklyn Loninville Minneapolis Kansas City Indianasports Westurn Omaha St. Joe Dew Moines Lincoln TURER Danville Dubuque Quincey Decatur Peoria Springfeld Bloomington Davenport Zanvnervilley South Bend Grand Rapida Erie Terre Haute Youngstown Dayton Canton Fort Wayne Wheeling Springheld Akron Green Way Oshkosh Aurora Wausat Appleton Monmouth Burlington Kewanee Galesburg Hannihal Muscatine Ottumwa

Borrowed Smiles in a Simple Math Dilemma

A teacher prompts students to choose between three bags with two apples each or two bags with three apples each. The fragment hints at a classroom math discussion about multiplication and grouping.

Humorous Exchanges Highlight Household and Bargain Wit

A string of light anecdotes recalls a boy defending a bulging bag with a pun on bursting. An orphaned apples tale prompts a mother to probe, and a child explains he must eat many to feed the siblings. A New York broker praises instinctive quick bargaining and a nineyearold buys gunpowder for a nickel. A druggist jokes with a customer on complexion creams and makes a sale.

Harry

Charming view noted as widow aglow at opposite window

Citlman questions a “charming view” from front windows. The house agent replies that the view is charming because across the street lives a beautiful widow always at her own window.

Gibson Heals Off Bank Dairy Fraud

Des Moines reports Dr. J. I. Gibson exposed a major dairy fraud by shipping tuberculous cattle into the state. A fifty head herd from an Illinois dealer was inspected. 22 tested positive and were slaughtered in Ottumwa. The scheme involved fake tests and a doctor certifying quality. A distant seller had sold unsound stock across the west, including a prior Mexico case with a violent pursuit.

Des Moines J. 1 Gibson West Iowa Ottumwa Ilinois Mexico Chicago

Judge Van Wagenen Predicts Third Party Rise

Judge A Van Wagenen touring Des Moines says a third party may form if Baltimore balks at nominating Wilson or Bryan He backs progressivism and Roosevelt as potential leaders but hopes for Wilson’s nomination He plans to telegraph Bryan and supports a party allowing people to govern themselves.

Judge van Wagenen Washington Des Moines Register and Leader A. van Wagenen Baltimore Woodrow Wilson W. J. Bryan van Wagenen Wilson Bryan Sioux City Chicago Nick Reed Champ Clark Judge van Vragenen Clark Roosevelt

Judge Races to Telegraph Bryan After Short Delay

The judge hurried to a telegraph office to send a message to Bryan, insisting he would not be cheated out of timely communication despite limited time between trains.

Bryan

Gospel Harmony by Eva Livingston reviewed in United Presbyterian

A notice praises Gospel Harmony or Scripture History of Christ for Bible Students prepared by Mrs Eva Livingston and published by Orville Elder in Washington Iowa It outlines the work's chronological narrative from the four Gospels and its aim to present a complete life of Jesus Christ for devout readers and young students.

United Presbyterian Livington Christ John the Baptist Eva Livingston Orville Elder Washington Iowa Jesus Christ J. A. Alexander Crafton J. R. Logue D.D Buffalo N. Y W. G. Moorehead Nenia Ohio

Miss Kinne Seeks Old Calico and Linen Rags

Miss Kinne asks the Journal to emphasize need for old calico and linen rags for County hospital. Cleaning up is underway and donations of old cloth are requested at the Rest Room at once.

Miss Kinne

Plans for Iowa G A R reunion encampment in Des Moines

Survivors of the Civil War from Iowa will convene in Des Moines for a grand G A R reunion and department encampment. The four day event will feature registrants at the Coliseum, a big parade, an old time camp fire, a question box, and a historical program at the Coliseum Auditorium and state fair grounds. Veterans from Fort Des Moines and the Iowa National Guard will join, alongside Spanish and Philippine War veterans and Sons of Veterans.

Ves Moines Department of Iowa Muscatine Iowa Department Iowa Department Fort Des Moines Iowa National Guard Sons of Veterans

City Bus Line Ad From Casa Op

Broken ad fragment notes contact Frank Rogers at Olve street and number for Black and lease orders with prompt attention.

Casa Op Frank Rogers Olve Steet

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