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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1910

Page

7

Election in Thirty second district to fill Perkins seat

Rochester April 19 voters in the Thirty second district decide between Republican George W. Aldridge and Democrat James S. Havens in a sharp campaign. Aldridge faces exit risk over a $1000 fire insurance company gift. Havens, a strong speaker, seeks a win to gain momentum after recent Democratic gains nationwide. Perkins won with about 10 900 votes.

Rochester N. Y Aldridge Cannon Washington Massachusetts Congress Monroe County Havens Perkins

Berlin Air Fleet League Discusses Air Ownership

At a Berlin meeting on April 19 the German Air Fleet League revisited air ownership. A Cologne session previously appointed a committee to report, with Lt General von Stieber urging strict state supervision of passenger air traffic and outlining the issues.

Berlin German Air Fleet League Cologne von Stieber

Regulations for airship traffic to prevent espionage

The government plans regulations on aerial navigation to curb espionage. It forbids airship lines passing over German fortresses and bans stations in fortified towns, outlining a defense oriented scheme for controlling air traffic.

Texas Industrial Congress Opens in San Antonio

A major convention in San Antonio gathers prominent Texans to promote industrial, agricultural, commercial and allied interests. Over three days the Texas Industrial Congress will be organized, aiming to become Texas' greatest development factor modeled after the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress, with Col Ike T Pryor leading as its chairman.

San Antonio Tex Lone Star State Texas Industrial Congress Texas Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Col Ike T. Pryor

Daughters of the Republic of Texas Open Alamo Meeting

In San Antonio on April 19 the Daughters of the Republic of Texas began a three day session to discuss permanent preservation and improvement of the Alamo. The historic site was recently turned over to the group by the state after a lengthy legal battle, and members pledge to safeguard the cradle of Texas liberty from destruction or misuse.

San Antonio Tex Alamo Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Patriotic Daughters of Texas

Major League Balls Used Annually on Training Trips

It is estimated that 20,000 balls are used yearly by major league clubs during training trips and campaigns. National League secretary-treasurer John Arnold Heydler notes last year teams ordered 800 dozen spheres. Reds used most balls, followed by Pirates Cubs Giants Phillies Doves Superbas and Cardinals.

New York John Arnold Heydler National League Cincinnati Reds Pittsburg Pirates Chicago Cubs New York Giants Phillies Boston Doves Brooklyn Superbas St. Louis Cardinals

Riot at Pressed Steel Car plant leaves captain wounded

In McKees Rocks 2000 foreign workers camp near the gates as a strike erupts into bloodshed. Capt. C P Smith, head of the plant police, is shot and beaten and two strikers including Steven Kusch are wounded. Others suffer injuries as battles flare between Americans and foreigners amid wage disputes and alleged unfair treatment by President Hoffstet of the Pressed Steel company.

Pittsburg McKees Rocks C. P. Smith Pressed Steel Car Company Ohio Valley Hospital Steven Kusch Smith Hoffstet Pressed

Airship in Sea and Body Found After Pommern Wreck

Nice France April 19. While making a flight M Rougier French aeronaut fell with his aeroplane into the sea injur ed but was rescued. The machine was lost. Stettin April 19. The body of Werne Hugo Delbruck Reichstag member killed in the Pommern wreck was sunk near the crash site in accordance with his wish to be buried where he perished.

Nice France M. Rougier Pommern Stettin Werne Hugo Delbruck Reichstag Delbruck

Aldrich to Quit Senate Over Health Threats

Providence dispatch notes Rhode Island Sen Nelson Aldrich will not seek re election when his term ends March 4 1911. Gen Charles R Brayton confirms the move citing a threatened health breakdown as the reason and that Aldrich communicated the decision to Brayton before public relay.

Providence R.J Charles R. Brayton Rhode Island Nelson W. Aldrich Senate Aldrich Brayton Republican National Committee

Pilgrims Honor Kitchener at Waldorf Gala

New York on April 19 saw the Pilgrims honor Kitchener of Khartoum with bagpipes and cheers. Orators praised his victories as Joseph Choate called him the greatest living soldier in active service and Mayor Gaynor sat among the guests. Lord Roberts sent a cable noting the welcome Americans give him.

New York Kitchener Khartoum Waldorf Joseph H. Choate Gaynor Lord Roberts Lord Kitchener

Alfalfa Bill Opens Campaign for Governor

Oklahoma politician William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill, former president of the convention that shaped the state constitution, announces candidacy for governor to succeed Haskell. He begins speaking today in Altus and will state positions on major policies for the next four years so voters know his stand.

Oklahoma City Okla William H. Murray Haskell Altus

Gray Hair The Logical Explanation

An article argues that premature gray hair is not hereditary but due to lack of proper hair food. It promotes Hay's Hair Health as a safe remedy and dye like treatment, claiming it supplies scalp sustenance to prevent decay. It mentions sources and pharmacies related to the product.

Philo Hay Specialties Company Mewark N. J U. S Bradfield CO Atlanta

Birth Surprise As Sisters Share Family Moment

In Prague Bohemia on April 19 two sisters named Blazek entered a hospital. Rosa Blazek gave birth to a son while her inseparable sister Josephine stood beside her, astonished to become an aunt. The remarkable event drew attention for its uncanny coincidence and family ties.

Prague Bohemia Blazek Rosa Josephine

The Great Divide to Play at Graham on April 20

Henry Miller brings The Great Divide to Graham Wednesday night April 20. The acclaimed American drama has run 500 performances in New York and elevates Miller as a producer and Moody as a rising literary figure. Prices range from 25 cents to 1.50 dollars.

Henry Miller Princess and Daly’s Theatres New York Mr. Miller William Vaughn Moody

Watch For the Comet The Red Dragon of the Sky

Careful mothers use Foley's honey and Tar for spring coughs and colds. It is described as the best safe prevention and cure for croup with immediate relief. Contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Refuse substitutes Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Company.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Company

Boy Killed by Wire in Snow in South Bend

South Bend, Ind. April 19 Altbert E Kaple age 16 was struck by his own rain soaked hat that caught a guy wire connected to a live electric pole. The snow depth reached five inches causing heavy damage to trees and shrubs as the fatal accident occurred.

South Bend Ind Altbert E. Kaple

Treatment Checks Physical Decline

A customer details severe stomach trouble and constipation, with poor appetite and nausea. After temporary relief from doctors, Cooper's New Discovery restored health, enabling normal eating and strength. Ernest Hensinger, a Sandwich resident, reports two years of decline reversed by treatment and two doses last fall. We are agents for Cooper remedies in MecElhinney Drug Co.

Cooper Ernest Hensinger Sandwich Mr. Hensinger MecElhinney Drug Co

Administrators Sale of Harrison A Ball estate

Administrator A Anderson inventories real estate of the late Harrison A Ball. The properties include 160 acre farm three miles north of Washington, 80 acres two miles west of the city, 104% acres in South Washington, several residential lots with dwellings on S Iowa and S Marion Avenues, a house and lot in Southwest Washington, and two lots on S Second Avenue.

Harrison A. Ball Washington City S. Iowa Avenue S. Marion Avenue S. Second Avenue Anderson

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