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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

6

James H Boyle Put On Trial In Mercer Pa

Mercer Pennsylvania May 6 James H Boyle charged with abducting Willie Whitt of Sharon Pa was placed on trial. A farmer majority jury was largely seated when court adjourned and trial is expected to finish before week end. A priest from Holy Family church Chicago testified about a marriage involving Edward Shaeffer and Anna MeekDer mott in February 1905 amid religious dispensations.

Mercer James H. Boyle Willie Whitt Sharon Pather Gonzer Holy Family Church Chicago Edward Shaeffer Anna MeekDermott John Butler Mary Middleman

France on Verge of Strike Over Government Action

Paris reports the government plans a firm test of its powers against the syndalist movement affecting state employees. A new batch of suspended workers faced order, inflaming tensions as provinces hint at a general strike. In Washington British riflemen beat Americans 14 583 to 14 179 in the international small bore match.

Paris Washington

Wrights Sal for New York Presence in London

In London on May 6 Wilbur and Orville Wright sailed for New York after a large Aero Club send off. The brothers’ visit was a week’s sensation in London overshadowed only by the budget. Orville noted plans to return home for further secret experiments.

London Wilbur Orville Wright New York Aero Club Wright Brothers England

Resignation Rumors Hit German Chancellor Asquith Talks

Reports say Chancellor von Buelow plans to resign amid political tension in Berlin. Premier Asquith states authorities will mobilize top scientific talent to develop dirigibles and aeroplanes, launching ongoing experiments in response to public protests over government inaction on aeronautics.

Tumnu Asquith von Buelow Berlin

Local News items and social calls from Sigourney to Winfield

A collection of brief notes lists business callers in Sigourney and Winfield, visits with relatives in Ollie and Marshalltown, shoppers in Washington and Coppock, and several home painting and decorating plans. It notes flour and seed corn for sale, a body builder product ad, travels of residents to Davenport, Pleasant Plain, and Cedar Rapids, and a mix of social calls across towns including Hale, Havre, and Ainsworth.

Will Chilcote Sigourney QO. K. Clapper Winfield T. E. Brown Ollie James Work Marshalltown Essley Coppock A. Allen Gladwin Washington Marbourg & Helwick J. E. Hallquist Otis Hatfield Lexington J. B. McCleary East Second Street Lloyd Todd Muscatine Ethel Booth Havre Ainsworth Dorothy Godrove Haskins W. H. Warner M. PD. Yard Crawfordsville

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