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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1910

Page

4

Early Start for Eastern College Football This Season

With September under way, Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell and Harvard begin early preps under new rules. Yale meets Lakeville drill while Harvard Haughton leads thirty players to Oceanville for rule hammering. Annapolis Princeton and Pennsylvanian cadets vary in timing as experts warn a dull season due to radical rule changes.

Yale Warward Elis Lakeville Conn Haughton Harvard Oceanville Annapolis Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell

Harvard Boston aviation meet to test bombs on ships

Boston observers report the Harvard Boston aviation meet will include ten days of aerial bomb drops to gauge military use. Experts predict the trials could redefine battleship design and spark new armored, whale‑back vessels as observers from the U S Army Navy and foreign attaches watch.

Boston Harvard- Boston United Blys Army Theavy Department Harvard Clifford B. Harmon Hmarwon

German American Trials in Boston Select Sender Boats

Nearly twenty boats are expected to contest tomorrow's trials at Buazzard's Bay to form the American team for the German American sender class race. The best Atlantic sender boats will compete for the honor of carrying the Stars and Stripes against the Germans.

Boston Buazzard’s Bay Atlantic

Waterways League Cup Race Set For Jamaica Bay

The Waterways League of Greater New York and Long Island has scheduled a two lap eleven nautical mile race on Jamaica Bay for tomorrow. All metropolitan clubs are eligible with handicapping based on ivy ratings, and yachts of all sizes will compete for the championship cup.

New York Waterways League Greater New York Long Island Jamaica Bay

Fighting Hoke Smith Triumphs in Backed Return

Atlanta July 2 reports celebrate Hoke Smith’s comeback after a knockout by Little Joe Brown. The former governor, now 55, receives congratulations on his birthday as speculation grows about his next Georgia governorship. Born in Newton North Carolina, he is described as a tar-heel by birth.

Atlanta Hoke" Smith Little Joe" Brown Hoke Smith Georgia Hoke Smith—Hoke Garden Smitha Reno Newton N. C

Roosevelt in Nebraska arrives amid public welcome

Thousands of Nebraskans greet Theodore Roosevelt in Omaha on September 2 as he plans a public address and a visit to the Ak-Sar-Ben organization. The former president will proceed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for an address scheduled tomorrow, following Taft’s earlier visit to the group.

Omaha Neb Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Taft Sioux Falls

Apples to Be High

New York fruit commission houses report buyers say apples will be costly this fall and winter. U S crops show light yields nationwide except the Pacific Northwest. Ozark Missouri Arkansas area will be small. Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota decline. New York Delaware Ohio near last year. Pennsylvania expected short. Some southern areas may rise but totals remain small.

New York New York Fruit Commission Pacific Northwest Ozark Missouri Arkansas Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Delaware Ohio Pennsylvania South

Frog crop shrinks and quality falls in Minnesota

Minneapolis reports a drought hurts the frog crop with frogs less plump and plentiful than past years. The city known as the frog center ships hind legs nationwide as frog culture workers and merchants struggle with reduced supply and demand.

Minneapolis Minn Natio Minnesota

Newport Horse Show Opens With Elite Entries

Nearly all entries of the annual Newport Horse show are quartered in Newport under grooms trainers and veterinary staff. The event opens to the public tomorrow and runs through Monday and Tuesday with the equine aristocracy on display.

Newport America

Pacific Coast Track Championship Opens at California State Fair

Western athletes gather in large numbers for the amateur track and field championships at the Pacific Coast meet. The Sacramento event kicks off the California state fair opening tomorrow with competition across events and clubs from across the coast.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Sacramento

Local Notes Highlight Washington Visitors and Camp Life

Richland Clarion notices Guy Gardner and family visiting from Washington stopping at James Sheridan’s home. Wake Neal of Washington resigns after 106 years guiding M. and Sunday school. Wake receives a gator-skin grip as thanks. Winfield Beacon reports Lauder Kennnedy and wife visiting, a dog incident, a gas lamp post break, and small-town social details. John Shields and daughters camp near Rubio on J. S. Martin’s land with tents and a comfortable setup. Chautauqua camping praised beside Skunk River bend with plans for a summer resort bayou cleaned by Mr. Martin.

Guy Gardner Washington James Sheridan Jin Guy Jim A. F. Bridger Wake Neal Wake Winfield Beacon Lauder Kennnedy Wm. Fishburn Havel Fishburn John Shields Daughters J. S. Martin's Place Rubio Skunk Martin Shields Keota Eagle

Bicycle Riders In City Urged To Obey Ordinance

City officials warn the public to enforce Section of Ordinance No 32 restricting bicycle use on sidewalks. Riders must travel slowly with one hand on handlebars and not exceed ten miles per hour, with sidewalks off limits. The rule aims to align with the Code of lowal and curb privileges for bicycle riders.

Wall

Thrasher Accident Injures Michigan Man

George Hooper of Standish area was injured when a thrashing machine cylinder broke loose crushing his skull and damaging his face. He is hospitalized five miles south of Standish with doubtful recovery.

Standish Mich George Hooper Here

Brick paving on East Washington ready for workmen

Bricks for J J McKeone’s paving blocks are arriving on East Washington street and residents expect a quick finish once the men begin laying the material. The setup is complete and work will move fast once the bricks arrive.

J. J. McKeone East Washington Street

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