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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
8
Muscatine April 10 managers announce the Pioneer Pearl Button company will reopen its cutting department next Monday. Over a hundred cutting machines remain and management expects a satisfactory, growing workforce. The Empire City plant has resumed and now has enough workers to operate, with expansion hoped if hires continue.
William D. Skinner, former treasurer of two insurance firms, was found dead in a rear upper room after a gas explosion at 1602 High Street. The blast wrecked the house and ignited flames. Mrs Skinner and others suffered burns and shock from the incident.
In Davenport Iowa a Greater Davenport committee may soon announce plans for a Mississippi River water power dam. They have consulted Chicago and eastern experts to determine the best procedure. The Tri-Cities flow is about three quarters of Keokuk’s, with potential power near 150000 horsepower based on a 200000 HP Keokuk figure.
Sac City April 10 A potato growing contest is inaugurated by county superintendent John R Slacks who hopes to enroll 250 Sac County school children Each contestant will plant and tend a one square rod plot The champion will have the largest yield at least expense and win travel funds to the Farmers institute at Odebolt next winter The winner will read an account of his experiences at the institute.
Iowa City High School defeated Deering High School Portland 972 to 958 to claim the national rifle title and set a new world record with 976 points previously held by Baltimore Polytechnic.
Alexander Shulman, once a Siberian exile, will visit Iowa City this week after arriving in Chicago. His brother Harry Shulman helped bring him to America following Russian authorities arrest and persecution. Harry, a former Russian soldier, fled prejudice against Jews to seek opportunity in the United States.
Des Moines police report a 27 year old man Arle Gray and his 25 year old wife Hattie Gray were found dead early Monday in the Ivy Apartments at 612 East First Street by Patrolman. investigation ongoing.
A playful critique of highbrow literature and a cheer for sensational thrillers. The poet mocks dull classics while praising pulpy mysteries like Nick Carter and OTG Sleuth for stirring the imagination and easing the reader’s mood.
The narrative cheerfully recalls explorers Peary and Amundsen braving harsh arctic night and polar perils to reach the poles. It compares the victors’ toil to the bidder who pays the price, urging perseverance despite obstacles.
Jesse Kimes reports that a young couple and their family dog Jack died from gas inhalation. Coroner Lee sees possible self harm as the cause while Mr Dean waking his wife early found fumes seeping from the Gray apartments and notified police.
Maj Archibald Butt military aide to President Taft left Rome to return home after a stay for his health. He had an audience with the Pope and said his condition is excellent when following doctors orders, with health much improved.
New liner Titanic of the White Star Line sails for New York on her maiden voyage. She is touted as the largest steamship afloat and joins the transatlantic fleet.
Miss Elizabeth Bushloper writes to American women about spring fatigue and debility. She credits Vinci cod liver oil and iron remedy with renewed strength, improved appetite, and better sleep. The Washington Iowa Shemran Brothers Drugists advertise Vinci with a money back guarantee.
San Antonio April 10. American engineers and conductors on the National Railways of Mexico debated a general strike at a meeting here. A poll showed almost all in favor of striking unless their demands are granted. They allege discrimination under the Madero administration and warned they will quit work if not met.
Locomotive engineers of fifty eastern roads threaten a strike if needed to push their demands. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers officials announced the stance after canvassing the referendum vote by eastern members. Grand Chief Warren S. Stone will decide, hoping to avert a strike.
New York April 10 471000 bituminous coal miners affiliated with the United Mine Workers vote today on a new wage contract. It is expected to be unanimously adopted and work to resume next week. Anthracite miners 168000 will meet in Philadelphia with coal company officials to seek immediate settlement. both sides express hopeful prospects.
William J. Burns the detective who led to the arrest of the McNamara brothers in the Los Angeles Times explosion case will be the principal speaker at the New York State Bankers Association eighth group annual banquet at the Astor tonight. Leading financiers from Greater New York Long Island and southern New York state are expected to attend.
A newspaper advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and urge readers to send for testimonials from Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette urges travelers to explore Iowa first. It extols Iowa’s landscapes rivers and scenery from Cedar to the Mississippi and emphasizes seeing the state’s beauty before elsewhere. The piece promotes sightseeing and travel within Iowa as timely and worthwhile.
G H Combs of Mercer Missouri reports hay fever and asthma attacks ended after taking Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He says it relieved him wonderfully after trying many medicines. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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