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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
8
At a Muskegon school board meeting on March 16 the high school secret organizations were ordered abolished. Three fraternities and two sororities must surrender their charters as the board declares secret groups a menace to democratic school life.
In Jamestown New York March 16 the assembly district convention to select delegates to the Democratic state convention saw a contest between Bryan supporters and the Conner Bennett wing. The Conner Bennett delegates were unseated 24 to 8. The Mott faction then moved to endorse Bryan.
In Sackett's Junction a dramatic green feud erupts as Kitty O'Reilly plays both men. Tom Grady from Kansas City wins her heart after a bold promise, while a rival rider travels 200 miles to claim her. The scene ends with a fair wager for Kitty's hand.
In a hillside camp near Sackett's, Tom Grady proclaims love to Kitty amid a moonlit dance. After a playful wager with rival Bob Owen, Tom proves devotion by shooting a shamrock from Owen's sombrero as Kitty's heart belongs to him.
Davenport lumberman J B Kavanaugh reports he was lured by a scheme promising wealthy backers a wrestling match. He bet 875,000 on Marsh of Seattle, the bout occurred secretly. Marsh won the first fall but a second fall triggered a dramatic blood episode. Fearing jail, Kavanaugh fled to Memphis then returned to recover his funds, finding neither participants nor money. He filed with police.
In Edwardsville on March 16, Banker Charles Willis Terry delayed naming a life partner due to absence and illness among members of The Evening Whist club. The group, known as society ladies, had urged a leap year proposal from Terry who displayed letters and photos from across the United States. He postponed the announcement until March 27 when all members can attend.
A settlement ends the Tatsu affair with China conceding Japanese demands. China will buy arms on board the Tatsu, hoist the Japanese flag, and salute with a warship while the flag is raised, signaling relief over the incident. Streetcar Patrol Wagon Crash Injures Five in Washington.
Santa Montesa California March 16 it will be a matter of only a few days until Port Los Angeles with the mammoth pier built by Collis P Huntington at a cost of one million dollars will be abandoned by the Southern Pacific as a commercial wharf. Coal in the bunkers is being transferred to Los Angeles for storage and movable equipment is being sent to San Pedro Steamers of the Pacific Coast Steam ship company are to omit this pier as a port of call.
Pittsburg March 16 Hans Wagner one of the world’s greatest baseball players will not be in the game this season. In a letter to President Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg club Wagner says the game has become too strenuous for him.
Immigration statistics compiled by steamship companies show that alien arrivals to the United States remain at a low ebb while the return of foreigners to Europe continues in unusual numbers observed on March 16 in New York.
George Munson a renowned sporting official and four year secretary and manager of the St. Louis Browns died in St Louis from double pneumonia.
In Tokio financial mood sours with ongoing depression. Several small banks and businesses in Osaka and Kobe fail while there is no update on the Tatsu incident.
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