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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1906

Page

5

Largest and best line of cookies in the city at the Vienna

Daniel Aughey leaves tomorrow for Star Lake Wisconsin for a couple of weeks fishing Clarence from Ottumwa accompanies him Tobias Minick and his force work near West Chester laying the foundation for the big barn built by W E and W A Leet It will be 36 by 45 with a basement and will be a good one when completed Messrs A G Leet Wm Harding and Frank Ross of West Chester attended Memorial day services coming down on the Firefly but arriving after the procession had started

Daniel Aughey Star Lake Wis Clarence Ottumwa Tobias Minick West Chester W. E W. A. Leet Messrs A. G. Leet Wm. Harding Frank Ross

Deportation narrowly averted for Italian boy in New York

Michael Angelo Paoli an eighteen year old Italian lad arrived in the United States unaccompanied and was to be sent to Italy after the steamer Pannonia left. A tug halted the vessel near the Liberty statue and brought the boy ashore to continue to St Louis where his uncle Emanuel Reed awaited.

New York Michael Angelo Paoli St. Louis Pannonia Italy Slavonia Emanuel Reed Uele Tannonia Rocet Liberty Statue

New Carlisle Board Fires Superintendent Over Graduation Incident

In Springfield Ohio on May 31 a mixed report says the New Carlisle board dismissed Superintendent William Teach after pressing Jennie Carter a top graduating student to skip the exercises. Teach argues state law protects the pupil and the board refused to reconsider, with 200 citizens urging retention.

Springfield Jennie Carter Board of Education of New Carlisle William Teach Miss Carter Teach

Death of James E. Scripps Founder of the Detroit News

James Edmund Scripps, founder of the Detroit News and a leading publisher, died at his Detroit home. Born in London on March 19 1885, he moved to the United States with his family, worked on a Rushville area farm, joined the Chicago Tribune staff, then edited The Daily Advertiser in Detroit before co founding the Detroit News in 1873 with his brothers and sister. He built a publishing empire and helped establish the Scripps-Meier association and the Newspaper Enterprise Association.

Detroit James Edmund Scripps The Detroit News Scripps London United States Rushville Schuyler County James Chicago Chicago Tribune Daily Advertiser E. W George H. Scripps Ellen Evening News Scripps Brothers Scripps-McKae = association Enterprise Asciation

Colorado Girl Hyacinthe Bell Marries Viscount Kelbourne

Hyacinthe Mary Bell daughter of Dr William A Bell of Colorado Springs married Lt Viscount Kelbourne RN at Bletchingly Surrey The bishop of Worcester officiated Dr Bell gave away the bride seven bridesmaids attended Viscount Kelbourne best man John Boyle The couple received a diamond scarfpin from the Prince and Princess of Wales noted for accompanying them on their Indian tour Patrick James Boyle is the groom.

London Hyacinthe Mary William A. Bell Colorado Springs Bletchingly Surrey Viscount Kelbourne Worcester Bell John Boyle Prince and Princess of Wales Prince and Princess Patrick James Boyle Glasgown

Manitou Man Mocks Public Outcry Over Elopement

In Colorado Springs a wealthy 57 year old man Herman Reese secretly marries Kansas City widow Adelaide Gage, 40. He defends the match with a quip about not becoming O slerized as critics protest. The couple’s unlikely pairing sparks local astonishment.

Manitou Colo Colorado Springs Herman J Reese Adelaide Gage Kansas City Reese

British troops rout Zulus near Buffalo River South Africa

In a fight near Buffalo River Natal South Africa British troops routed the Zulus killing seventy. J Irvin Steele proprietor of the Ashland Pa Evening Telegram is dead. Four of his sons own newspapers.

Buffalo River Natal South Africa J. Irvin Steele Ashland Pa.) Evening Telegram

British warship Montagu ashore off Lundy Island

The British admiralty confirms the battleship Montagu struck a granite cone southwest of Lundy Island at 2 10. It lies on rocks with a lead hole in the forepart of its starboard side, compartments flooded, engine rooms surfacing, and its propulsion and wireless gear lost. It appears to have missed its course in fog while bound for Devonport for maneuvers.

London British Admiralty Montagu Lundy Island

China Delivers Strategic Reply On Treaties

London May 30 Foreign Secretary Grey said Carnegie the British charge d affaires in Peking telegraphed that the foreign board will send a note to the British legation in a few days reaffirming the 1806 and 1898 treaties. Maritime customs would continue as now constituted.

China London Grey House of Commons Peking Carnegie Foreign Office Foreign Board

Explosion at California powder works kills two workers

In Santa Cruz California a massive blast at the powder works three miles north killed Michael Michaelson instantly and badly burned Patrick Ryan who is expected to die. The explosion occurred in a blasting powder mill and if it had happened five minutes earlier with 10 000 pounds of black powder in the mill the death toll would have been much higher.

Santa Cruz Cal California Powder Works Michael Michaelson Patrick Ryan

Dying Man Acquits Brother in Troy Tragedy

In Tell City Indiana on May 30 George Schwartz, 24, and his brother Jake Schwartz argued at Troy. Jake drew a revolver and fired five shots. four bullets struck George. As he lay dying George said the blame lay with himself, not his brother.

Tell City Ind George Schwartz Jake Schwartz Troy Jake

New Attractions at the Park in Yellowstone Opening

Butte Montana May 30 Yellowstone National Park will open to the public Friday per an announcement by Superintendent Breck. He reports several new geysers have appeared in the last year and hot springs are spouting forth at the reserve.

Butte Mont Yellowstone National Park Breck

German aim to reassure Argentines on Pan American policy

Berlin reports General Roca is being treated with distinction by the German government to convince Argentinians that Germany has no political aims in Argentina nor intends to interfere in Pan American questions.

Berlin Roca Presis Germany

Fitzsimmons Burns Bout Postponed to June 6

Philadelphia report states the fight between Bob Fitzsimmons and Burns is delayed to June 6 as state Governor raises objections. The dispute involves political interference affecting the scheduled bout.

Philadelphia Bob Fitzsimmons Burns

Taxing Treasury Notes in New State Law

Springfield Newfoundland May 80 The Attorney General Stead declares that all United States treasury notes and government currency are taxable in this state under the act of Aug 81 18M. The opinion rejects the exemption claimed for treasury notes, aligning them with taxable money rather than government bonds.

Springfield United States Treasury Stead Treasury

Grave Charge Is Lodged Against Sullivan Sheriff

Adam C. Miller the sheriff of Sullivan County Indiana was arrested for attempting to assault Mrs. W. M. Bonefield who had accompanied her sister to the Evansville asylum. Two attempts were made and the sheriff fled but later gave bond to await a preliminary trial on Friday June 1.

Sullivan Ind Adam C. Miller W. M. Bonefield Asylum For the Evansville

Pontiac Aims to Open First Michigan Distillery

Pontiac officials push for a denaturized alcohol distillery under the new law. The Pontiac Cold Storage plant may be converted to distillery use, with its manager already consulting the Internal Revenue Service.

Pontiac Mich Michigan Pontiac Cold Storage Company Internal Revenue Department

Stroke of Paralysis Hits Mrs. Marvel in Davenport

Mrs. Frank Marvel, formerly of this city, suffered a stroke of paralysis while cleaning her kitchen on Monday. She is improving and has regained some control, with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Also mentions local Vienna bakery ads and a testimonial about Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung ailments.

Nora Curran Frank Marvel Davenport

Business visitors in Columbus Junction from Marsh visits

Jay Thompson Harry White and George Shaner are business visitors at Columbus Junction today. Mrs Elizabeth Thompson and granddaughter Marie Thompson returned this morning from Marsh where they had spent a few days with relatives.

Jay Thompson Harry White George Shaner Columbus Junction Elizabeth Thompson Marie Thompson Marsh

Where the People Go Wh. They do- Accidents, Deaths Bribe and Marriages

Brief column notes accidents and deaths alongside bribes and marriages reported by the paper’s news gatherers with prompt updates.

Local visits noted in Kinross and Mediapolis region

May 31 reports list Mr. and Mrs. Wagner arriving from Kinross to visit the Neal family, Jay Thompson on a Mediapolis business trip, Mrs Daisy Hull Startsman at Dr H C Hull's in Mediapolis, Thompson visiting relatives there, Mrs T B Graces departing for Mediapolis, and Mr and Mrs Guy J Tomlinson of Morning Sun visiting N L Long in town.

Wi! Wagner Kinross Marion Neal Jay Thompson Mediapolis Daisy Hull Startsman H. C. Hull Washington Thompson T. B. Graces Guy J. Tomlinson Morning Sun N. L

Dr Pierce Medicine Claims Open Publicity Value

The advertisement touts Dr Pierce medicines as non secret with transparent ingredients printed on the bottle wrapper. It stresses glycerine solvent use and no alcohol, praising endorsements by leading medical writers and physicians. It touts Pleasant Pellets for constipation and urges trust in non secret remedies.

Dr. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pierce

Memorial exercises bring crowd to Presbyterian church

May 30 and 31 report numerous guests visiting local families from Kirwin Cambridge Des Moines and Eldon. A Memorial program at the Presbyterian church drew a crowded audience and the band plus relief corps decorated soldiers' graves at the cemetery.

Pete Stein Kirwin Kan J. Servis Robert Richardson Cambridge Jack Antes Fairfield A. F. Schreckengast Walter Marr Ralph Stevens Washington Ed Groves Philip Hartman James Embree Lee North Dakota Annie Bram Harper Tory Hedrick Lusa T. Y. Wickham Baby Chicago Erdice Sadie Pool Des Moines Eaton Terra Haute Indiana Joe Masters Arthur Clendenning Monmouth Douglas Henkle Eldon Jessie Pettit Aliah Hugh Pettit Marsh Wilkin William Skinner Salisbury Oskaloosa Keeley Morris I. O Brookhart Long The Presbyterian Church the Christian Church Women’s Relief Corps Traby Anthony Laura Longnecker E. C. Gilbert Post Office

Brighton Socials: Mr and Mrs Max Keller Visit

Mr and Mrs Max Keller of Washington spent Sunday with relatives in Brighton, sharing time with local family and friends.

Max Keller Washington

Local Visits Highlight Richwoods and Fairfield Social

Grace and Nelile Kyle of Richwoods visit friends in town. Frank Siristow and daughter Low ise visit relatives at Richland. Miss Eila Rotvinger spends Sunday with friends at Fairfield.

Grace Nelile Kyle Richwoods Frank Siristow Lowise Richland Eila Rotvinger Fairfield

Rural Route Nine Social Draws Community Support

May 2 report from Rural Route Nine notes visits by Eva Lowe and relatives at Cottonwood area homes. A May 24 pre social at Oakland School for the benefit of the school raised about 5.50 to fund the library.

Eva Lowe James Hesseltine W. L. Glassborner John Bloomquist Jesse Neff David Neff Cottonwood BK. Glassburner Williams Oakland

Washington visitors and Memorial events mark a May week

May 11 report lists residents and visitors from Washington Gladwin and Chicago attending Memorial exercises in Columbus Junction and nearby towns. Local youths played three close ball games with scores 4 to 0 7 to 2 and 9 to 4 while relations visited relatives and returned home.

W. J. Hamilton Washington H. B. Hamilton al Cameron Gladwin Susie Edgington Dorothea Drew Donaldson S .R. Miller Winifred T. Y. Wickham, Jr Chicago H. W. Benn Bob R. R. Jones Grace McConnellsville Ohio A. F. Cocklin L. B. Cocklin J. Stotts Riverside S. &. Stone W. A. Walker Alex Henderson Columbus Junction Ora Henderson Ainsworth Crawfordsville Washington South End

Rural Route No Three Social News May 31

May 31 notes from Rural Route No Three list Will Wolfe visiting the H H Brinning and Hi Horning homes. Mrs George Paschel of Lopez Iowa visits sister Mrs Perry Vanprinkle. Miss Frankie Beatty travels to Washington to meet cousin Miss Dusenberry of Keota. Washington callers include Mr and Mrs Bush. Families Nagley Knupp accompany their father to Ohio due to illness. Portlock home hosts visit by Mr and Mrs Brush. Ames excursion attendees named. Willis Todd hauling outs to Washington. Miss Besse Rittenhouse visits Bert Rittenhouse in Washington. Hal Figgins visits Washington Tuesday.

Will Wolfe Harper H. H. Brinning Hi. Horning George Paschel Lopez Iowa Perry Vanprinkle Frankie Beatty Washington Miss Dusenberry Keota Mrs. Bush Mesdames Nagley and Knupp Jesse Philips Ohio Brush Portlock Ames Wm. Gibson Ralph Mr. Beal Luella Hazel T. i. Thrasher Clarence Brinning Elmer Horning Walter Smith Charles Palmer Willis Todd Besse Rittenhouse Bert Rittenhouse Hal Figgins

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