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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
Hyomei breathes antiseptic pine eucalyptus into the mucous membranes to treat catarrh bronchitis and coughs. The complete inhaler outfit costs $1.00 with refill bottles at 50 cents, guaranteed to cure or money back. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington and druggists nationwide.
Regular conclave of Bethlehem commandery will be held Friday evening, April 16, 1909, at 7 30 sharp. Business and petitions to be acted upon after which Washington lodge No 26 A F A M will open for work on third degree. Fraters are requested to be there on time. Wilber Miller F C E T Wickham W M.
Frisco hotel blaze traps about three hundred guests as flames engulf the St George Hotel. One person is reported burned fatally amid chaotic evacuation. Police later report nine lower house members arrested in Tokyo for alleged bribery linked to Japan Sugar Co. possible actions against upper house members expected.
A blaze at the St. George hotel in San Francisco trapped 200 to 300 guests. Six men were severely burned, one fatally, as guests jumped to escape, leaving the hotel destroyed and injuries widespread.
Advertisement from Washington Telephone Co promoting Quick Action battery switches for rural telephones. Claims the device will save the cost of batteries in a year and can be mounted by anyone. Price 256 cents.
In Muskegon Michigan April 16 the 780 foot seine found in White lake near the site where Deputy Sheriff J D Hazeltine Game Warden Julius Salmonson and his brother Martin Salmonson were found last fall revives theories they were murdered not drowned. Authorities expect a thorough investigation.
Washington theatergoers saw The Thief despite rain and a soft audience turnout. Bea Carlysle led a strong cast with emotional scenes as the woman’s sacrifice and a boy’s guilt to protect her reputation. Next, We Are King stars Emd and Carroll on Wednesday.
Attendees H. E. McCollum A. N. McElwain Don Wittman Lem Cherry and Chas Brown were at a horse sale in Ottumwa today. W. M. Hyde of Verdi spent last night in the city. Tomorrow’s big day at the Vienna promises rain or shine with everything fresh neat and clean.
The Journal notes Montezuma's newly bought Weekly Republican by the Needhams. It praises the paper's appearance and potential, and highlights Montezuma as a county seat with about 3 000 residents. The Journal wishes the venture success.
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