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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1912

Page

3

Rumor of Pope Pius X death proves false

Reports from Madrid and Rome sparked a global stir but official dispatches in Madrid Paris and Washington contradicted the claim. Vatican sources said the pope remains in frail health but continuing audiences withCardinal Falconio’s interim leadership noted no death confirmation.

Rome Italy Madrid Lelia Volpe Prince Borghese Senor de Estvada Vatican Jonghe Pons Paris France Havas Spain Ths New York Pius X London Europe Washington Legation Papal Legation Falconio State Department

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Complete Victory

Readers learn of a universal cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is described as constitutional, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any uncured case. Testimonials offered. sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Engineers Vote Large Strike Authorization Across Railroads

In New York on April 13, locomotive engineers on fifty railroads east of Chicago and north of the Norfolk & Western authorized a strike by a 93.1 percent vote after rejecting a 15 percent pay increase. Managers meet April 16 to discuss counter offers as engineers await proposals. In addition, about 15,000 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen also favored a strike if talks fail.

New York Chicago Norfolk & Western Warrens. Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers J. C. Stuart General Managered Association of the Railroads Stuart Stone Brotherhood Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Indianapolis United States Canada Cleveland Conference of United Mine Workers of America Edwin Perry

Wilson Denies Americans Seek British Protection in Mexico

Ambassador Wilson staunchly rebuts claims that Americans in Mexico seek aid from the British legation. He says the report is malicious and untrue, insisting no American here doubts the embassy provides full protection. He notes the Mexican and U.S. governments are aware of the embassy’s diligent efforts amid the grave situation.

Mexico Washington Mexico City Wilson

Democrats in Mixup at Armory County Convention

Chicago April 16 Harrison Democrats aided by police deputies and firemen seized the Seventh regiment armory to hold a county convention. Police were told to prevent exits after Judge Owens asked Captain Octigan to open the doors. Regular Democrat John McGillen held the lease for the day.

Chicago Harrison Democrats Fire Department Seventh Regiment Owens Thomas P. Octigan John McGillen

Baseball Scores Incomplete From National and American Leagues

National League results show St Louis 2 Chicago 9, Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 2 in 11 innings, Boston 3 New York 0, Brooklyn 6, Philadelphia 10, and American League games Chicago 12 Detroit 7. Philadelphia 4 Boston 1. Cleveland 8, St Louis 5. New York 6 0 Washington 1. American Association: Columbus 2 Milwaukee 2. Toledo 7 Kansas City 6. Louisville 6, St Paul 7. Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis incomplete.

Philadelphia Ston Chicago Nap Cubeets St. Louis Detroit Washington New York Peret Cincinnati Porroo Boston Eseonare Brooklyn Ener Weeny Orroor Pittsburg American Association Columbus Spoor Sr Paul Ars Phaseenevens Minneapolis Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Oro Kansas City Indianapolis Cincinnati Pittsburg Cleveland Paul Minneapolia

Taft Urges Immediate appropriation for flood relief

President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging immediate appropriations totaling nearly 788000 dollars to control Mississippi River floods and aid victims. The request includes 300000 more for levee strengthening, 275000 for Quartermaster General expenses, and 212897 for rations for destitute persons.

Washington Taft Congress Mississippi River Quartermaster General Department

Superior Adopts New City Commission Government

The present ward system will end and a new commission government will take over in Superior Wisconsin. May 8 Konkel and commissioners O'Hara and Tomlinson will assume control of city affairs.

Superior Wis Commission J. 8. Konkel Hbhewspaperman C. N. O'Hara F.C. Tomlinson

Train Hits Auto Injuring Six in Lafayette

Florence Cox Ada Ross and Edith Kelly of Terre Haute along with three unidentified men were injured when a motorist mistook Monon tracks for a road and crashed the car on the rails near Lafayette Indiana.

Lafayette Florence Cox Ada Ross Edith Kelly Terre Haute

Digestit: A New Indigestion Remedy From Lemmon's Pharmacy

Don’t Be Afraid to Eat Lemmon's Pharmacy offers Digestit to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. The pill promises quick digestion after contact, a money back guarantee, and a mail-order option from Digestit Co. in Jackson Mississippi.

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