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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1920

Page

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Indians Win First World Series Game 3 1 Over Dodgers

Cleveland Indians beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 1 as Stanley Coveleskie dazzled with five hits allowed and key escapes. Marquard yielded four Indian hits before leaving in the sixth. Mamaux and Cadore shut out Cleveland the last five innings. Crowd near 25,000 witnessed the opener at Ebbets Field.

Brooklyn N. Y Stanley Coveleskie Cleveland Indians Ebbetsfield Coveleskie Cleveland Dodgers Rube Marquard Marquard Robinson

Baptist Missionary Protest Fines for Sunday Worship in China

Dr. W. M. Young, a Baptist missionary in Yunnan, protests to the U S consul at Canton and province officials over fines from 5 to 400 dollars imposed on residents for observing the Christian Sabbath. A letter to the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society says higher Chinese officials discountenance the fines.

New York W. M. Young Yunnan Province China United States Canton Doctor Young American Baptist Foreign Mission Society

New York Registration Drops in City For Election

In New York City the first day of registration shows 118,098 voters registered, down from 125,732 in 1918. The article notes that women may register this year, but the initial figures still reflect a decrease.

New York New York City

Farmers Loss Amount Estimated At One Point Seven Five Billion

Washington reports estimated toll of price reductions in July and August hits about 1.75 billion dollars for farmers nationwide. George P. Hampton, head of the Farmers' National council, bases the figure on prices received for wheat corn potatoes apples cotton and beef cattle.

Washington George P. Hampton Farmers’ National Council

Labor Aids Building Boom in Chicago

Chicago labor leaders announce building trades will not seek wage increases next spring as part of a campaign to boost housing. George Meyers of the Glaziers' union says 48 affiliated trades were asked to refrain when contracts expire, with fifteen responding affirmatively. He promises no jurisdictional fights for one year, noting past strikes slowed work.

Chicago Building Trades Chicago Real Estate Board George Meyers Glaziers’ Union Simon O'Donnell Building Trades Council Meyers

Japanese Optimistic on California Statue Talks

Japanese vice foreign minister Mesano Hani wara will report to the standing committee of the opposition party in the house of peers on Monday if summoned. He will say negotiations with the United States on the California statue issue are progressing favorably, with no publicity until both governments agree to disclose details.

Washington Mesano Haniwara House of Peers United States Japan California

Bolsheviks under pressure as Kharkov fall endangers Reds

London reports Russian retreat southwest of Minsk as Polish forces push eastward. General Marino and Wrangel join to trap Bolsheviks near Kharkov with insurgent bands reportedly seizing Nikolaiev near Odessa. Cholera feared among Kharkov troops as conscripts surrender in large numbers.

Constantinople Baron Wrangel South Russia Marino Kharkov Smnelnikova Ekaterinosiay Russia Dnieper Nikolaiev Odessa London Minsk Moscow

5000 Attend Hog Show Second Day At State Fair

Burlington game amid busy fair week draws attention as 5000 spectators watch hog judging and parades at Des Moines. Beckt referee for Washington Burlington clash. Peterson to umpire. coaches prep the squad for a hard home contest.

Kansas State Aggies Des Moines State Fair Grounds Beck Iowa Peterson Coe A. W. Crow Burlington Dickinson Washington du Bois Macon Putnam DuBois

Fairy tale by Queen Marie becomes Paris stage hit

A fairy tale written by Queen Marie of Romania for her youngest daughter has been adapted into a play and scored a brilliant success at its initial Paris performance.

Marie Romania Paris

Normal Training Club organized by high school seniors

The senior normal training girls formed a normal training club with Marjorie Schulty as president Mildred Benson as vice president Beatrice Knox secretary and treasurer Roxie Lauderman club reporter The group will meet alternate Fridays starting Oct 15 to discuss rural school problems for aspiring teachers A constitutional committee and a program committee were named for the semester led by Nellie Reister Martha Wysoske Rosa Derpy and Bessie Love Mabel Wallace and Hazel Brown respectively

Marjorie Schulty Mildred Benson Beatrice Knox Roxie Lauderman Nellie Reister Martha Wysoske Rosa Derpy

Ad Advance Delayed by Breakfast Mishap

In a humorous kitchen note the editor explains a belated week’s advance caused by a breakfast delay. The Missus cooked bacon worth 50 cents and set it aside briefly while a fruit jar was accidentally laid over it, delaying the kitchen crew as they hunted for the lost portion.

Wellman

Morning Sun Man Named Moderator Of The U P Synod

Rev J H McCormick of Morning Sun was elected moderator of the United Presbyterian synod of Iowa now in session at the First church. Dr W M Story of Coin was elected vice moderator and Dr A L David church was re elected standing clerk. The synod opened with a sermon by the retiring moderator and, with prayers and roll call, began a full program of reports and discussions.

J. H. McCormick Morning Sun United Presbyterian Synod of Iowa First McCormick D. M. Davis Ainsworth Keokuk W. M. Story Coin A. L. Davidson The First Church J. F. Jamison Clarion M. G. Munn Waterloo Leslie Mountford Wash W. J. Stewart Winterset Colleges N. J. Calhoun W. B. Anderson Philadelphia Board of Foreign Missions Paul W. E. McCulloch Pittsburgh United Presbyterian Church McCulloch McGranahan R. W. McGranahan R. E. Lackey Guernsey R. A. Montgomery Fairfield J. B. Work Tarkio Thompson Des Moines New World Movement A. S. Bailey Stanwood T. R. Aikin Monroe M. McConnell Garner W. G. Comi Goldfield

Second game of the series to Brooklyn pennant hopes

The report notes Brooklyn's win in the second game of the series, boosting the team's chances for the pennant while detailing the standings and key plays. Brooklyn remains favored as the pennant race tightens with another victory.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Star Pitcher Grimes Fans Cleveland in World Series

In Brooklyn's 3 to 0 win over Cleveland, Grimes pitched steadily while Bagby and ONeill formed the Cleveland battery. Bagby was relieved by Uhlie in the seventh. Brooklyn scored in the second, fourth, and ninth innings as Cleveland connected seven hits but could not score. Attendance on the second day was very heavy.

Brooklyn Cleveland Bagby O'Neill Cleveland Battery Grimes Miller Uhlie Broklyn

Pittsburgh secretary attends Iowa synod meeting

Dr. E. Milligan of Pittsburgh the secretary of the board of publication of the United Presbyterian church attends the Iowa synod meeting here.

E. “. Milligan Pittsburgh Board of Publication The United Presbyterian Church Iowa Synod

Local church notices and club announcements in West Chester

Community groups list events in West Chester including a church supper at United Presbyterian basement starting 5 p m Thursday, Junior W W G meeting Friday at Mrs Frank Sage home, Mothers and Social clubs meeting Thursday, Methodist Ladies Aid annual dinner Friday 50 cents, and a Young Women's Home Missionary sewing session with clothing drive for Orcutz Day Nursery children. An Upstreamers edible sale at Wilson Heating Co is set for Saturday Oct 9.

United Presbyterian Church West- Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society Young Women's Home Missionary Society Jessie Eicher South Town Ave Orcutz Day Nursery Thurch M. E. Church Wilson Heating Co

New Sharon Troop Gains Certainty and Support

New Sharon moves toward forming a Cavalry Troop after a Commercial club meeting at T. R. Osborne furniture store. Twenty-two business men sign to recruit at least two enlistees each, promising 32 horses locally, three steady jobs, and an estimated 12 000 to 15 000 dollar annual government income. The project includes a built facility for indoor drills, weekly paid training at 50 cents per hour, and plans to achieve high horse riding standards while serving the nation.

New Sharon Commercial Club T. R. Osborne

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Brooklyn Lee Stanley Coveiskie Lamar Mitchell Mamaux Nels Mitchel Johnston Wood Wheat Mamby Maux Vans P.O. A Jamieson Burns O& Wood Jetinaton Tragaewes Kreuger Co. P. Hampton Tokyo U. S Ukraine Wrangel South Trotzky Mexico National Swine Growers’ Association Fort Des Moines W. J. Carmicheal Robert J. Evans Fred H. Moore Kansas Aggies Kansas State Agricultural College Misseouri Nebaska South Dakota JH. J. Strober Missouri H. E. Mather Kansas W. B. Hamilton Chester Whites Duroc Hotel Savery Hampshire Hogs U. P. Synod DR. Williamson W. C. Williamson Wote Pitcher Brooklyn Star Cleveland—Bagby Evening Journal Frank Sage Mothers Club L. A. Jones Robert Maxwell
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