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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
8
An advertisement touts a new remedy for chronic and muscular rheumatism and acute inflammatory rheumatism. It claims relief for back, shoulder, and stiff joints caused by rheumatism from cold or damp exposure, plus soreness from exertion or injury. For sale by EH. B. Conner Co.
An old saying links stomach health to overall well being and suggests Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative solution. The ad cites testimonials from J C Lanham of Warrnbug Missouri and William Woll of Louisville Kentucky, offers a free trial by sending a name to Dr. Caldwell, and promotes regular bottle sales at 50 cents to $1 with medical guidance available without charge.
Mercer Pa May 10 Mrs James H Boyle was found guilty on the second count of the indictment in the abduction case involving Willie Whitla. She remained unmoved as the verdict was read, then spoke from jail claiming persecution by Mercer women and promising to speak out later. She confessed Boyle brought the boy to her and cared for him but denied kidnapping. A motion for a new trial was to be heard today.
Washington notes the Payne account from Kingstown claiming Knowles crew jailed in Venezuela for five years. The department plans a report as Massachusetts Senator Dodge presses for investigation amid Venezuela Castro tensions. The item also reports James M. Dawson of Three Lakes killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life near Everett.
Mothers day events are planned across states with mass meetings to raise funds for destitute mothers. In Chicago thousands will wear white carnations as part of the observance. Also reports Bantander Spain May 10 Señora Oggtro wife of Venezuela’s deposed president arrived by steamer Guadaloupe from the West Indies and was met by her husband.
Chicago, May 10. Federal authorities uncover a vast smuggling scheme bringing hundreds of Chinese men and many women and girls into the United States. The operation used trunks crates and crates to ship victims from El Paso to Chicago and beyond. Ringleaders including Bob Leung and associates in El Paso face conspiracy charges as investigations broaden.
Washington May 10 President Taft named Thomas J. Aling as postmaster of St Louis to replace Wyman. Aling is Assistant treasurer of the United States at St Louis. White House said Oscar L Whitelaw likely to become assistant treasurer in charge of the St Louis subtreasury, having strong Missouri congressional backing.
A six member gang including five men and a woman planned a tunnel to rob Gori's treasury holding $1,000,000. They dug 300 feet under the building toward the cellar before a book keeper heard digging and alerted police. All six were captured. holiday laxity was noted as a factor. It was the second such attempt at the treasury.
Posey County, Indiana, voted to remain wet by a 1,449 unofficial margin, the sixth county to choose local option saloons. Mount Vernon led the wet tally with a 703 majority, a larger margin than the prior election. Nearby counties also show shifts in mood.
Paris reports a looming labor showdown as Premier Clemenceau, ill but in contact with allies, vows to resign rather than concede to state employees. Guards marshal at post and telegraph hubs while 150000 carrier pigeons are placed for war service. Strike committees vow bold moves as Paris remains socially active amid tension.
In British East Africa near Machakoe Roosevelt's party rests at St. Alfred Pease's ranch with all members reported well. Two more porter cases of smallpox were found. Roosevelt plans to move to George McMillan's Jura ranch between May 16 and 20, accompanied by P H Percival and D Hill.
Constantinople reports seven and a half million dollars recovered in the imperial palace treasury at Yildiz including cash and marketable securities. Papers indicate Abdul Hamid has on deposit abroad more than sixteen million dollars in Germany England France and the United States. In separate items a Huntsville insurer killed and a clerk wounded in a shooting incident. A street car collision in Maysville injures several, including a child.
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