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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1906

Page

2

Mail Robbery Arrest Ties To Des Moines Swine Meeting

Davenport laborer Frank Ruefer was arrested on a U S mails robbery charge after decoy letter disappearance. The Iowa Swine Breeders' Association plans its Des Moines gathering June 5 with papers on tuberculosis hogs and breeding, plus a judges scoring school.

Davenport Iowa Frank Khaefer U. S O. F E. Matteson U.S J. C. Hall Lon Bryson Ruefer Bryson Des Moines Iowa Swine Breeders’ Association National Association of Expert Swine Judges International W. Z. Swallow Waukee

Losses Threaten Collapse in Iowa Farmer Jenssen

Meservey and Thornton bank failures devastate J. C. Jenssen who lost about 84000 in Meservey and a similar amount in Thornton. The farmer, once prosperous, faces mental strain and possible collapse as his health deteriorates from the consecutive disasters.

Meservey Iowa Meservey Bank Wall Thornton Bank J. C. Jenssen Jenssen Reservey Bank Thornton Institution

Memorial Services for Miss Elizabeth Ogden Held in Presbyterian Church

Memorial services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Presbyterian church for Miss Elizabeth Ogden who died last week. A procession from the undertaking parlors included faculty, the senior class, and friends. President MacLean presided as tributes from Miss Battles for the senior class, Miss Brown for the Y W C A, and Miss Jamison as a sister Hesperian were given. Dean Mary Sleight Everts praised Ogden's character and student work. MacLean thanked attendees for aid and sympathy.

Iowa City Iowa Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Ogden MacLean Jeannette Jamison Hesperian Mary Sleight Everts

Chalmers to Leave Iowa Football. Catlin to Succeed

John Chalmers will end his duties as Iowa football coach after next season. Mark Catlin, track trainer, was elected by the board of regents to replace him. Chalmers, who will graduate from the college of law next June, aims to begin practicing law soon.

Iowa City John Chamers University of Iowa Athletics Mark Catlin Board of Regents Chalmers College of Law

Cummins Stricken While Campaigning Near Dodge

Governor A B Cummins fell ill with exhaustion and a grip at Dodge Iowa while en route to Gowrie for a planned speech. He was forced to bed and his aides fear he cannot sustain his heavy statewide campaign after a similar attack last week in Des Moines.

Ort Dodge Iowa A. B. Cummins Gowrie Cummins Des Moines

Regents Approve Iowa University Building Plans in 1910

The University of Iowa regents authorize major expansion including 80 feet of the east wing of the hospital, fireproof construction funded by legislative appropriation and millage taxes, and new structures for the college of law physics department a women’s dormitory engineering and hospital wings.

Iowa City Iowa Aureat Board of Regents University of Iowa Unitarian Church Second Ward University Hospital College of Law Department of Physics

Roosevelt Praised As American Peace Maker By Dr Brushingham

Dr J P Brushingham of Chicago told a Methodist Missionary convention that Roosevelt is a Christian statesman not an anarchist for challenging the trusts and that being American in Roosevelt's era surpasses living in any ancient or continental era.

Kansas City J. P. Brushingham Chicago Methodist Missionary Convention Roosevelt Pericles Julius Caesar Gustavus Adolphus Napoleon Theodore Roosevelt

Chamberlains Colic Remedy Praised As Superior Cure

An advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unmatched for bowel complaints. It claims eminent physicians approve it for both children and adults, noting its reliability and pleasant taste when diluted. Sold by Cook & Sherman Stewart's pharmacy.

Rockefeller Standard Oil Chamberlain Cook & Sherman Stewart's Pharmacy

Spelling Contest Draws Seventh and Eighth Graders

The seventh grades compete tonight and the eighth grades on Friday night as M TM Crone urges larger audiences. The aim is to encourage pupils and persuade skeptics that modern students excel in spelling.

M ™ Crone

Regular meeting of Bethlehem commandery No 45 K T

Regular meeting of Bethlehem commandery No 45 K T set for Friday evening May 18 at 7 30. After business there will be work on the Order of Red Cross. Harrie B Horne BE C notes TM notice and urges punctual attendance.

Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K. T Order of Red Cross

Chief Hale's Fire Fighters Exhibition in Washington

A dazzling display titled Chief Hale's Fire Fighters promises a premier firefighting demonstration in Washington on Monday May 2. The act boasts novelty and excitement, expected to surpass prior shows and attract wide attention.

Excursion Rates to New Haven from Chicago via Nickel Plate

Nickel Plate offers round trip fares from Chicago to New Haven in June at 18 dollars 60 cents with return by June 30 and option to extend. Excur sion rates via New York City available. offices at Room 298 113 Adams St Chicago.

New Haven Conn Chicago Nickel Plate Road New York City Nickel Plate Office Adams St

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