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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1906

Page

8

Union Men Clash As Voters Arrive in Chicago

William Kelly secretary treasurer of the Cast Meats Company is shot in the leg by Lawrence Reed amid union tensions. The clash ties to the campaign before an election day that pits rival unions against Caroline Slea as strike violence escalates in the city.

Chicago March William Kelly Col Teatmetera’tion Lawrence J. Reade Michael Ready Meads Callaghan Cool Company Forty Seconth Peekert Watt Greonne Caroline Slea The Teptnetorm Te Oane Frelon Tinton Mdog Etrike

Prank Foote Shot At by Masked Man Near Tompkins Township

In Jackson Michigan on March 5 a masked man fired at 11 year old Prank Foote as he walked home with his father farmer John C Foote. The bullet narrowly missed. Police and bloodhounds searched the area with the boy saying he could identify the assailant. A week earlier Foote senior was shot at by the same man while returning from Tompkins Center, a case still considered mysterious.

Jackson Mich Foote Iiystery Mintie Poote Tompkins Center Foote Passel Koote

Busch's Daughter Marries German Army Officer

Adolphus Busch's daughter Wilhelmina Pieedl wed Major Marek S Scharrer of Stuttgart in a 4 PM ceremony at the Church of the Angels. The couple, accompanied by Adolphus Busch and Mrs Solwerer, will travel to St Louis then to Europe, with plans for a patrol trip to Doeneopee Pacadena, Cal. and beyond.

Doeneopee Hey Himnercius Europe

Mother Seeks Return of Child After Adoption

Mrs. Mary J. Renwick petitions the county court to reclaim her infant Victoria aged two, claiming she was once hospitalized for insanity and the child was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kekerty of Newton, Douglas county. The foster couple vows to fight the action to the court of last resort.

Paris Mareh Mary J. Rennick Victoria Edgar County A. B. Kekerty Newan Douglas County Renwick

Arsenic Poisoning Halts Mystery in Marion Crime Case

Marion Indiana reports a planned murder via arsenic laced chocolate sent through the mail to Dr Mary L Cartwright and guest Edna Humes. Both women fell ill but survived after antidotes. box included small US flag and Washington image.

Marion Ind Mareh Mary L. Cartwright Edna Humes Cart Wright Cartwright Washington

Iowa Central Railway Announces Weekend Excursion Rates

The Iowa Central Railway will implement through March 31 a weekend excursion offer. Half rates apply after noon Saturdays to all points within 160 miles, with return allowed until Monday morning and a minimum charge of 75 cents.

Iowa Central Railway

Local man in critical condition from mysterious bleeding in Bedford

Lester Grissom of near Bedford is reported in a critical state from a rare illness. He bleeds from all parts of his body, especially the mouth and gums, and doctors have been unable to halt the flow despite efforts.

Bedford Ind Lester Grissom

Revivalist Paralyzed After Morrisonville Revival

Vandalia Illinois March 5 Rev Montgomery May pastor of the Presbyterian church here was struck with paralysis just after finishing a revival at Morrisonville He is in a precarious condition

Morrisonville Montgomery May Presbyterian Charch

Rain Torrent Floods Ground Near Rockport Indiana

A March 5 rain torrent between Rockport and Chrisney flooded hundreds of acres and caused extensive damage. Water on both sides of the Southern railroad ran about a mile wide with numerous washouts reported.

Rockport Ind Here Chrisney Southern Railroad

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