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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1909

Page

6

Revolution in Santo Domingo Escalates Frontier Actions

May 24 Monte Christi Santo Domingo reports the revolutionary movement widening. General Camacho and General Quirito Felice attack seize Guayabin and Dajabon on the Hayti frontier while infighting erupts with loyal forces at Monte Christ. Fate of Governor Jose Bordas of Puerto Plata unknown with reports of death or capture. Communications cut, government troops expected by sea.

Monte Christi Santo Domingo General Camacho Quirito Felice Guayabin Dajabon Haytien Hayti Dominican Republic Monte Christ Jose Bordas Puerto Plata

International meteorology conference to address storm signals

Washington May 24 reports that wireless telegraph warnings and uniform storm signals for ships are among the key topics at an upcoming London conference of leading meteorologists. The event begins June 21 and aims to standardize oceanic storm communication across nations.

Marine Weather Service Washington London

Yesterday's Ball Games Across American Leagues

American League results list Detroit Washington Chicago New York St Louis Boston with winning pitchers Wright Walsh Lola Blair Waddell Stephens Arrelanes Carrigan and others. Western League games feature Omaha Topeka Lincoln Denver Sioux City Wichita Freeman Shea Brennan Weaver and Des Moines Pueblo with McDonnell Lang Heckinger Hatch Miller Mitze in standout box scores.

Detroit R.H.E Willett-Stanage Gray Street Chicago R.hle New York Walsh and Sullivan Quinn Lola Blair St. Louis Boston Waddell and Stephens Arrelanes Omaha R.H.E. Omaha Denver Ford-Zinran Topeka R.h.e.lincoln Nagle Karsten Sullivan Kaufman Hendrix and McManus Sioux City Wichita Freeman-Shea Brennan-Weaver Des Moines Pueblo McDonnell Lang Heckinger Hatch Miller Mitze

Tramps Fight on a Train Near Crescent. One Killed

On Northwestern No. 11 traveling fifty mph toward Sioux City from Council Bluffs three hoboes fought on the tender near Crescent. One man was crushed to death after being pushed over the end. Ben Sloan and Jack Pyatt were arrested. Pyatt said Sloan threw the third man off, possibly a runner.

Ben Sloan Missouri Valley Northwestern Sioux City Council Bluffs Crescent Jack Pyatt Sloan

Japanese Training Squadron Welcomed at Port Townsend

In Port Townsend Washington on May 24 a twenty one gun salute from Fort Worden greeted Admiral Lichi and his Japanese training squadron cruising Aso and Soya. Mayor Gerson boarded to extend an official welcome before the ships proceeded to anchorage then moved on to Tacoma.

Port Townsend Wash Fort Worden Admiral Lichi Aso Soya Anchorage Mayor Gerson Tacoma

Don Wagner’s Body Recovered After Des Moines River Drowning

Des Moines May 24 The body of Donald R. Wagner was recovered by Frank Shockley and John Cunningham from the Des Moines river about 500 feet downstream of where he sank on Saturday. The body caught on a fishline as the search party located it.

Don Wagner Desa Moines Donald R. Wagner Des Moines Frank Shockley John Cunningham

Thaws Attack Hartridge Over Hush Money Claim

Harry K. Thaw and his mother Mary Copely Thaw responded to a Hartridge affidavit from Clifford W. Hartridge accusing spending about 40000 dollars to quiet potential threats. Hartridge seeks counsel fees in a legal action.

Hartridge Poughkeepsie N.Y Harry K. Thaw Mary Copely Thaw New York Clifford W. Hartridge Counsel For Thaw

Fair Edition Offers 10 Cent Pitcher Deals and Local Notes

Community bulletin from The Fair features 10 cent pitchers, lemon ice and sherbet specials at the factory with prices. Local residents Zoe Laffer Jacob Schantz and others visit towns and attend events. People stop by from West Chester Keota and Wayland. students graduate in Washington academy. Social visits cue upcoming attractions at The Fair.

Glen Laffer Sigourney Jacob Schantz Wayland Robert Amlong Lexington Rockaway Geo. Statler and Son Samuel West Chester Joe Witmer Benjamin Eicher Clara Alabach L. C. Henss Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon James Mariel Helmick Washington Washington Academy Blanche Ben Helmick Columbus Safeguard

An Old Time Hair Toner Wyeths Sage and Sulphur

Sage and sulphur have long been used for hair health. Modern druggists offer Wyeths Sage and Sulphur in ready to use bottles, sold for 60c. or 1.00, with direct shipping from Wyeth Chemical Company, New York.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York City

Remembering the Washington Light Guard in the Civil War

An historical reflection recalls the Washington Light Guard later Company H of the Second Iowa Infantry. It honors Captain Jienny R. Cowles and officers, names fallen like George W. Neal at Corinth and Samuel A. Maley at Donelson, and salutes surviving veterans and a host of county youths who served.

Washington Light Guard Company H. Second Iowa Infantry Jienny R. Cowles Alien L. Thompson Norton P. Chipman Christopher T. Jones William A James M. Dick

Hall's Catarrh Cure and endorsements

Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as an internal remedy that treats the blood and mucous surfaces and is not a quack medicine. It is claimed to be a prescription from a leading physician, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Also mentions Miss Myrta Jeffrey and two others returning from Davenport on the Firefly after attending a Women’s Federated clubs convention.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Hall J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Myrta Jeffrey Fred Smith W. M. Keeley Davenport Women's Federated Clubs Convention

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