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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1906

Page

8

Princess Ena Reaches Spain for Bridal Arrangements

Madrid reports Princess Ena of Battenberg has arrived with King Alfonso aboard the royal train. The royal party was escorted to the Pardo palace with ceremony as crowds welcomed the future queen. The king’s joy was evident and the public gained their first view of the bride on Spanish soil.

Alfonso Madrid Princess Ena of Battenberg Alfonso Xitl Spain Pam Princee Pardo

Terranova Murder Case Halted for Sanity Inquiry

New York May 20. At the request of District Attorney Jerome Justice Scott the murder trial of Josephine Terranova was suspended to pursue a sanity inquiry. He said the evidence to date shows she is of unsound mind and did not want to try an insane person. A commission was asked to assess her condition. counsel for Terranova opposed.

New York Jerome Justice Scott Josephine Terranova Tonto Jerome

Carnegie Medal Heroine Earns Recognition For Bravery

Miss Ernst of Philadelphia saved her companion Marry Schoenhut from a rattlesnake bite at Porter's Lake. She cut away the sleeve, sucked out poison, and transported him to safety using whisky. The Carnegie medal was formally awarded by the hero commission in Pittsburg.

Misa Lucy BE. Ernst Philadelphia Carnegie EK. Schoenhat Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Carnegie Commission Ernst Porter's Lake Schoenhut

Frisco Fire Heroes Describe Harrowing 52 Hour Battle

San Francisco fire captain Stephen Russell recounts the earthquake firefighting ordeal lasting fifty two hours with non stop hose duties dampened by scorching heat. He notes exhausted horses fainting riders and the aid of doctors nurses and citizens including a man who dipped a gutter sack for neck relief.

Katherine Roussell San Jose Stephen Russell San Francisco San Jose Mercury Russell

We Fought For San Francisco Fire and Heartbreak

A fragment recalls solidarity during a catastrophe in San Francisco as the city burned, expressing sorrow at the loss and the impact on those who stood by.

San Francisco

Injunction Denied Over Mississippi Package Transport

Judge Smith McPherson refused a request by Harvest King Distilling of Kansas City to bar American Express from refusing to transport parcels bound for Mississippi. The ruling noted possible $2,125,000 in fines and the risk to 250 express agents if the injunction were granted.

Kansas City Smith McPherson Towa United States District Court Harvest King Distilling Company American Express Company Mississippi Express Company McPherson

Lightning Sets In During Poker Game Near Decatur Farm

A lightning bolt struck a barn near Decatur Michigan while twelve men played poker. Cards scattered in the air and a jackpot was ruined. Lemuel Lisle was briefly knocked down but unharmed. A large yellow scare tore apart surroundings and a tree root trench followed the strike.

Decatur Mich Hnetoen Alexander Farm Here Lemuel Lisle

Taylor's Call to Bind Spare Hours to a Definite Purpose

A brief quote urges turning spare hours into purposeful work. It emphasizes discipline and clear goals to maximize productivity.

Taylor

Memorial Service Time Change Noted for Sabbath

The regular memorial service will be held at the Methodist church at 2 30 Sabbath afternoon with a body attendance by members of the G A R. The hour has been changed from 3 to the earlier time.

Methodist Church

Cheap Rates to New Haven by Nickel Plate Road

Travel deal from Chicago to New Haven Conn direct and via New York City with travel days June 2 3 4 and extended return until June 30. Inquiries directed to Nickel Plate Road Room 298 113 Adams St Chicago. 2th June 3.

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

Train excursion rates from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road

Nickel Plate offers excursion rates from Chicago via the Nickel Plate Road and New York City for June 2 3 4 and 5. Return limit is June 30 and extension can be arranged. Nickel Plate office Room 208 113 Adams St Chicago. 2td June3.

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

Special Excursions From Iowa Central to Major Cities

Low round trip fares offered to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Puget Sound via various routes for meetings and associations. Tickets on sale June 2 to 5 or 18 to 22 with limited validity. extensions available for a fee. Cities include Boston Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and more with dates and conditions listed.

Portland Ore Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Hotel Men's Association California Boston Mass American Edical Association Des Moines Liowa General Assembly Presbyterian Church St. Paul Minneapolis Minn Cal General Federation of Women’s Clubs Springfield Ill Illinois Louisville A. B. Cutts

R I P A N S Tabules and The Scent Package

A brief note describes R I P A N S Tabules as a doctor recommended remedy and mentions The Scent package suitable for usual occasions. It notes a family bottle priced at 60 cents providing a year’s supply, with all druggists selling them.

Prince of Cullicudden Draft Sire at Local Farm Sale

Prince Cullicudden a bay stallion with light facial stripe and two white hind feet, weighing 1900 lbs, praised as the county’s heaviest boned best conformed sire of draft colts. Imported by Dalgety Bros of Dundee. Season 1906 at 1½ miles west of Washington on Sigourney Road. Terms 12 to insure living colt.

My Farm Washington Sigourney Road Prince Cullicudden Dalgety Bros Dundee

Billy Hamilton Jack Colt for Sale at Public Auction

BILLY HAMILTON a black Jack bred in Kentucky by James I Hamilton Lan caster Kentucky grandson of Old Napoeon one of the greatest Jacks imported from Spain stands 15 hands high with strong bone and famed styling. I will hold a colt show and offer 850.00 prize for the best weanling mule from this Jack each fall. TERMS 810.00 to insure living cost care not liable for accidents. Service fees due when mares are parted.

Billy Kentucky James I. Hamilton Lancaster Napoeon Spain

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