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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1912

Page

4

Great Missionary Meet Opens At Waterloo Iowa

A draft program for the Twenty First Century Missionary Convention reaches Executive Secretary Clapp from New York as Waterloo prepares a mass meeting on Sunday afternoon October 20. Colonel Elijah W. Halford and Mr J Campbell White headline talks on missions and women's roles with a men’s meeting to follow.

Waterlolo Clapp New York City Elijah W. Halford Grace Methodist Church Wh. B. Miller Miller First Baptist Church J. Campbell White Halford J. F. Michel Miler New York Michel Chicago

Milwaukee Bridge Will Hold Record at Des Moines River

Des Moines observers say the Milwaukee bridge over the Des Moines river near Madrid will be the longest and highest on the continent, surpassing the Boone Northwestern bridge. Engineers describe massive fill work and straightening of grade, with curves eliminated and stations moved to achieve a ruler-like alignment.

Des Moines Des Moines River Madrid Boone Milwaukee Iowa George J. Wellman Perry

Teachers Examinations Set for October 24 25 Carthage County

Teachers examinations will be held at the office of the county superintendent on October 24 and 25. The notice specifies locations and dates for applicants seeking certification.

Hospital Seeks Old Sheets and Pillow Cases

The hospital requests donations of used sheets and pillow cases. Superintendent Miss Kinne asks that any such articles be left at the rest room for use by the facility.

Turkish Battleship Blown Up in Varna Harbor

A Turkish battleship was blown up by a mine in Varna harbor Bulgaria. All crew on board perished. Greece declared war on the Porte the same day.

Varna Harbor Bulgaria Greece

Holm Named Newton Ball Club Manager

Ducky Holm of Davenport, former Washington manager, will lead Newton next season. He received a Newton association letter confirming the decision, with most of last year’s Washington players likely to join him. Newton enjoyed strong gate receipts and growing local interest despite a poorer on field record.

Ducky” Holm Davenport Washington Ball Club Holm Just Newton Association Newton People Ducky New Ile Washington Newton

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