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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1909
Page
5
Cleveland painter John Sherry killed his wife and fatally wounded her sister after a quarrel accusing infidelity. He then shot himself beneath the heart as police report. The victims include Mrs Marie Grube, sister-in-law, and three children were at home during the incident.
Eldon Missouri October 15 Nicolas Oberle a wealthy farmer shot William Farris and his wife then killed himself behind a fence after pursuing Mrs Farris. Farris had previously shot Oberle during a rejected courtship attempt and Oberle was to stand trial that day.
In its foreign crop review the bureau notes Canada’s harvest met expectations. Europe presents a mixed picture with Russia, Hungary, and the Balkans behind, while France and especially Germany exceed earlier hopes despite earlier modest forecasts.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on October 15 a jury awarded Margaret O Mara three thousand one hundred fourteen dollars in a circuit court case against her mother Catherine O Mara. The daughter claimed the mother promised regular wages if she stayed at the Ada Township farm to care for her parents.
Mason City Iowa October 14 The jury found 8 S Sherman editor of the Thornton Enterprise guilty only of assault and battery in the case against Anna Parish fifteen. The jurors regretted they could not convict him of a more serious charge after a thirty hour deliberation.
Washington Oct 15 Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe announced to bureau heads his plan to resign from the post office department Taft was informed of the decision.
Detroit on October 15 reports Doctor George A. Fritsch was rearrested in connection with the Maybelle Millman mystery. The move follows a statement from Joseph H. Leichmann, an automobile driver held for investigation.
Chicago report says Robert Keller, a self confessed burglar, was found guilty of stealing 7 cents and sentenced to an indeterminate term in the state penitentiary.
Eight Spanish soldiers were killed and four wounded when Moors, posing as friendly, attacked a water squad from the commissariat near Melilla on October 14. In a separate note, Chinese provincial assemblies opened in Peking on October 15 but received little attention and lacked official details.
Chicago police identify the man killed after the Highland Illinois bank robbery as Tamar A. Harris. Harris, a Los Angeles attorney, fled after the heist and was pursued by authorities until mortally wounded. The victim was connected to the D. M. Erskine & Co. firm in Highland.
In Mineral Point Wisconsin the First National bank failure ends in two deaths. Cashier F E B Hancom killed himself and his mother-in-law Mrs John Gray died of shock. The bank doors closed due to a deficit of 210000 dollars. Trials continue postponed for another week in a separate case.
In Dubuque on October 18 a special note reports the murder trial of Dr. Haldman Clemensen, once of Dubuque, for the death of his wife has been continued for one more week.
A quotation from Sydney Smith extols small comforts as potent antidotes to sadness. The speaker recalls gifting 22 recipes to a woman including bright fires pleasant memories sugar plums and a simmering kettle to chase gloom. He reflects that such trifling remedies prove effective over time.
A reflection on how many people with strong beliefs change course when they fear financial consequences. It notes that true courage wavers once money enters the equation and convictions are tested by cost.
Willimantic resident Mrs Ezra A DeNovan testifies after five years of female troubles and failed doctors that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. The ad claims the remedy treats displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration and cites thirty years of use and thousands of cures.
Harry Whitney recalls Arctic expeditions with Dr. Cook instruments noting long dark winters and strong hunting results. He praises the 30-40 rifle and a small automatic 2 caliber life for hares ducks and other small game while musk oxen polar bear seal walrus white bear and whale outings prove successful though bear and walrus remain most exciting.
Edgar W. Mix wins the fourth international balloon race bringing the cup to the United States and securing next year both aviation and aeronautic contests. The 1906 Paris start, 1907 St Louis result, and Mix's ties to France and America are noted with historic milestones and Mix’s hometown Ohio connection.
Ice cream can be frozen in five minutes for 2 or 3 cents. Place the mixture in a tin bucket and immerse the container in a pail of weak sulfuric acid and water with a handful of common salt to achieve rapid freezing. A bottle can become solid in minutes.
The Rexall Store offers Rexall Orderlies with a risk free trial for constipation relief. The ad claims active ingredient is odorless and gentle, with no diarrhoea or nausea, and promotes use for children and the elderly. Available in Washington at Cook & Sherman, 8 W. Center Square, with 12 tablets for 10 cents and 36 tablets for 25 cents.
A big neighborhood baseball game Saturday afternoon pitted Rural Route Six against Route Four with two Route Four players absent. Route Six won seven to three behind pitcher Nelson while Route Four used three hurlers Davis Shanafelt and Gallather. Umpires Teeter Fulton and Benn received high praise for their performance.
The page lists Waters at second base Clendenning at third base Booth in left field Augustine in center field Faulkney in right field with Wagner and Nelgon in pitching roles Route Six and Route Four noted as designations.
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