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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1909

Page

7

Dora Clay Again Divorced From Third Husband

Dora Richardson Clay, once the child wife of Cassius M. Clay, won a divorce from Samuel Thomas her third husband in Kentucky. She had earlier married General Clay at thirteen, then Riley Brock, both of whom died after their separations. Now wealthy, she retains property from General Clay. King James won the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park carrying 125 pounds Fayette placed second Juggler third.

Lexington Dora Richardson Clay Cassius M. Clay Samuel Thomas Dora Richardson General Clay Kentucky Dora Riley Brock Brock Thomas King James Wini Belmont Park N. Y King James Fayette Juggler

Dispute Over Book Sale Funds Surfaces in Iowa

In Des Moines on May 14 Governor Carroll and Secretary Hayward found that cash from book sales at the historical department was retained by the department rather than turned to the state. The board of trustees, mainly supreme court judges, used the money as they saw fit. The attorney general may be asked for an opinion on whether funds belong to the department or the general fund.

Des Moines Supreme Court Executive Council Carroll Hayward Historical Department Byers

Ideal Saloon to Open in Des Moines After May 22

Des Moines plans an ideal saloon following Bishop Potter ideas with an anti-treating rule. Staff will promote non-alcoholic drinks and limit intoxicants. tea coffee and milk will be available. City permits A. S. Kirkhard to operate at 726 Grand Avenue.

Des Moines Bishop Potter New York A. S. Kirkhard Grand Avenue

Yale and the Administration Feared by Some

Washington May 14. A tale runs that Roosevelt valued Rough Riders and Taft may favor Yale men for jobs though denials rise. Harlan of Covington Ala faces eighteen months in prison for peonage unless clemency arrives. Business looks up with renewed rail contracts and tariff bill effects. Senators Tillman and McCumber jest about sheep and goats as census appointments loom. Charles W. Arthur.

Taft Alabama Florida W. S. Harlan Covington Ala Roosevelt Russell Harlan United States Washington Charles W. Arthur

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