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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
5
William Longwell known as Blind Billy died at the county farm at noon. He had been an inmate for about twenty two years and had been declining for six months. The immediate cause was apoplexy. Burial is set for tomorrow at 10 o clock in the county cemetery.
Ray Kennedy remains in very low condition after a worsening report last night. Hospital updates indicate he is not improving and family are urged to await further medical notices.
Dave Kilgore of West Chester called on friends in town. Mrs Al Sowash and son Roy visited the city yesterday. Mrs Banks Mouser from near Richmond visited today with relatives. Mr and Mrs James Henderson from near Ainsworth visited with Miss Maud Moreland. The Star offered comedy cartoons tonight and advertised best meals at low prices.
In Cassopolis Michigan May 15 a crowd surged as prosecutors sought dismissal of juror J Y Jones after his wife allegedly tried to influence him in the murder trial of Christine Metsker of South Bend. The judge ordered Jones released after the bailiff reported the episode.
Eight hundred workers at Kansas City breweries walked out declaring a strike after contract talks stalled since May 1. Brewers bottlers labelers and other trades quit while engineers and firemen remained at work. Workers seek about a dollar weekly wage increase amid rising living costs and company prosperity.
Cincinnati May 15 reports that federal agents have collected sensational evidence against bucketshop operators. Prosecutions for illegal use of malls are anticipated as the investigation proceeds.
Philadelphia May 15 Virginia Paul a young pretty actress in the chorus of a local theater attraction died by inhaling gas in a theatrical boardinghouse. Her home is believed Denver. Fear of losing her position is thought to have driven the act.
May Miss Jean Reid daughter of United States ambassador Whitelaw Reid will wed John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley and equerry in waiting to King Edward in the chapel royal at St James Palace on June 23. King Edward will attend the ceremony.
Harvey Mogessett aged 21, a hired hand for Samuel Shingler north of New Philadelphia, Indiana, died by his own hand using a shotgun owned by his employer. He sat in the barn and pulled the trigger with a horse whip.
Judge Evans enjoined the Ohio railroad commission from enforcing its car service rules against railroads in interstate commerce. The temporary restraining order addresses demurrage rules and their application beyond Ohio.
A collection of brief city news items notes arrivals and departures of residents and visitors from nearby towns including Frank Galloway, Grover Neiswanger, E J Fritz, and M D Work. It mentions shopping specials at Vienna and S 8S Meat Market, a Josh Billings appearance at the Academy, and travel updates involving Mrs W P Wells, Mrs R M Wilson, and others.
There will be a sacred concert at 11 oclock Sunday at the Methodist church with Voluntary Anthem Hymn 538 and many musical numbers. An offering will be taken for the choir. No evening services that day. A week from Sunday Rev Charles Brown of Oakland Calif will conduct morning services.
Eugene V. Debs of Indiana won the socialist nomination on the first ballot at the national convention in Chicago on May 15. The platform called for sweeping reforms including abolition of the Senate and presidential veto power. Benjamin Hanford of New York was named vice presidential candidate amid sharp debate and criticisms of President Roosevelt.
Milwaukee May 15 The Wisconsin Telephone Company said that during Monday night’s high wind a house lifted by the blast broke through an entire line of wires near Sam Prairie in Dane County, causing widespread telephone outages across the state.
At a Cedar Rapids meeting yesterday for the P. E. O. officers for the coming year Mrs. Alex Miller was elected president. The honor reflects her long standing involvement in P. E. O. work.
Colum notes Arthur Sprague closed his year as principal of the Ainsworth schools last week and is home for summer vacation. He taught two years at Ainsworth and has done excellent work. He expects to attend college next year.
Stanislas Teterd, a noted French agriculturist, reports a method to guard wheat and cereals from crow damage. Seeds are treated before sowing with coal tar, petroleum, and phenic acid, delaying germination briefly and creating an odor deterring crows until sprouts grow.
A proposal considers transferring Jardin des Plantes three miles from Paris to establish a zoological oasis offering animals greater liberty. The plan envisions a spacious, freer environment replacing the current arrangement.
The Kennebec Journal notes that one Atlantic line has added trained nurses on its vessels and argues that this makes ocean crossings affordable for those not of means to endure seasickness, signaling improved comfort and care aboard.
W J Lampton writes in the New York World that all classes from farmer to millionaire unite in a plea to be left to rise again on the wings of enterprise after the panic. The piece asserts that the persistent spirit and the goods of progress will restore prosperity if given space.
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