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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
3
Sir George Newnes' International chess trophy must be defended by John Bull in the coming spring if arrangements are agreed. A letter with the formal challenge under the deed of gift has been sent by mail to the City of London Chess Club in New York.
An Indiana Union Traction interurban car derailed east of Anderson fatally injuring three people and lightly injuring about a score of others. The fatally hurt are Mrs Frank Donovan of Yorktown, Eugene Williams a 14 year old girl, and Mrs Charles Walker of Daleville.
The Ringling brothers acquire Barnum and Bailey, gaining possession of the great show. The sale, made in London, places the five Ringling siblings at the helm of the U S circus business and leaves them with few rivals worldwide.
In St Paul on October 24 after full arguments the federal circuit court of appeals adjourned the Nebraska rail injunction suit with the Nebraska railroad commissioner. The case is postponed until the first court day in January when further action will be taken by the contending parties.
Nevada State Bank in Carson City with branches at Goldfield Tonopah Manhattan and Blair closed its doors. State bank examiner assumes control as liabilities arise from securities tied to $400,000 in loans. Suspension reported for three days amid real estate security concerns.
Saginaw Michigan reports earthquakes and subterranean disturbances over the past year have seriously affected the city’s underground water. Deep wells show milky water with notably mineral tastes, according to local experts.
Oct 21 a Bulgarian band attacked Rakoven near Monastir destroying the Greek village. The Persia crisis prompts imminent Russo British moves to restore order. Taft expects to reach St Petersburg Dec 4. Japan grants Judge Burke a Rising Sun honor. The Shah dismisses the Persian cabinet after meeting the parliament president.
Superintendent Williams visits Morning Sun schools to observe high school work. The column cites national education resolutions condemning youth disregard for authority and urges parents and officers to curb street roaming after school. It contrasts wartime education costs with school funding and commends James Speed’s impactful school visits and lectures.
Mr and Mrs Homer Jackson and baby Esther of Kalona and Frank Jackson of South Bend Ind were guests at the Alex Coffman home. Mr and Mrs Joe Cummings and Chas Cummings of Riverside and Mrs Alcorn of Oklahoma were in the city attending to business. Mr and Mrs C Atkinson returned from the east where they visited in Pennsylvania. Doc Moore from north of Nira loaded a car of household goods here and moves to Washington to run a drag business. Miss Cora Tuescher was in from Washington to help wait on her mother, who has rheumatism.
Line bred Tecumseh and Perfection Poland China hogs for sale of either sex. Fall yearling and April farrow. Plenty bone size and finish. My herd is in perfect health. Call and see Seeing is believing. Jake Lemley 33 miles W Washington R5. No home is so pleasant when the family is in perfect health. Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup 50 cents. Cures constipation headache stomach trouble. Sold by all druggists.
The board of directors of the Erie railroad has re elected the present officers of that company. Seattle fights rats to curb bubonic plague. The telegraphers union holds a Milwaukee convention with about fifty delegates. Two miners died and three injured in an explosion at Kimberley mines near Nelsonville Ohio. Taft inspects Subic Bay coast defenses. Widespread optimism persists about the New York slump with no anticipated financial trouble.
Miss Laura Noyes listed alongside others in town notices. A Dutch market at the Baptist Friday at 5 pm. Spencer Bell and Ed William Cotter visited with tires in the city. A STUDEBA wagon is under investigation. For sale by Mason Tr. and Storage Co. Mrs W A Ball and daughter, who died, arrived from Rapids for a visit at the J QO home.
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