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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1909

Page

3

Nelson Urges Duty-Free Lumber in Tariff Debate

In Washington on April 30 the senate spent the session in general tariff discussion led by Senator Kasner with Senator Nelson of Minnesota pressing for free lumber imports. The debate drew in Hale, Warren, Carter, Clapp, McLaurin, McCumber, Elkins and others as a House session yielded no major actions. Wanger sought Turkish goodwill but Macon opposed.

Washington Senate Kasner Nelson Minn Hale Warren Carter Clapp McLaurin McCumber Elkins

Haskell Case Not Dropped in Oklahoma Prosecution

Washington April 30 The attorney general orders Tulsa U S district attorney to pursue vigorous prosecution of indictments against Governor Haskell and others over land irregularities. Court quashed indictments but new grand jury is to be drawn per Judge Marshall and the cases presented.

Washington Haskell Oklahoma United States Tulsa Marshall

Harriman merger hearing details delays and rate changes

Salt Lake April 30 In the dissolution suit over the Harriman lines merger J W Summerhays a wholesale wool and hide dealer testified he could not get a car for 3 4 days on his switch but an order from the Oregon Short Line was filled immediately He said rate evolution followed the 1901 merger and competition had practically ceased

Salt Lake Harriman Lines J. W. Summerhays Denver Rio Grande Oregon

Sault Ste. Marie Steamer Sinks in White Fish Bay Ice

A Detroit bulletin from Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reports an unknown steamer about 400 feet long sinking in White Fish bay. Captain Boyce of the George W. Peavy said the crew were seen walking over the ice to another vessel caught in the ice.

Detroit Sault Ste. Marie Mich White Fish Bay Boyce George W. Peavy

Drowning in River Undertow Claims Three Women

In Henryetta Texas on April 30 Mrs J E Lebus and two young women Miss Katherine Weaver and Miss Mazelle Ellis were swept into a deep hole by a strong undertow while bathing in the Little Wachita river. Several girls nearby could not help.

Henryetta Tex Wachita J. E. Lebus Katherine Weaver Mazelle Ellis

Wyoming approves aged flour ruling. dealers given months to dispose

The state pure food commission endorsed the government rule on artificially aged or whitened flour. Dealers in Cheyenne will have until September to clear current stocks as nearly all flour sold in the state is imported. The notice reflects regulatory action and market impact.

Cheyenne Wyo State Pure Food Commission

Root Juice Promises Cure Reports Sweep Local Stores

The Root Juice remedy gains strong local support with many testimonials. Mrs. Sarah Collins credits it with relief from bloating gas headaches and poor breath after using multiple bottles bought at Lemmon's drug store. The product claims to aid stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood at one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and fifty cents.

Sarah Collins Lemmon's Drug Store

Local News Briefs From The Fair And Area Visits

Local notes report visitors in the city from Crawfordsville, West Chester and Keota, including 61-31 Warren Williams and 61-31 Mrs Louisa Williams. A Baptist workers meeting and Sabbath school reorganizing event are announced, with Rev W R Sawhill delivering a sermon. Also mentions Foley's Orino Laxative recommended by Lemmon's Pharmacy for laxative and liver support.

Warren Williams Crawfordsville A. W. Miller Keota Frank McKeon Havre David Burham West Chester Washington Louisa Williams J. A. Hawthorne Fannie Fletcher Walnut School House Verdi W. R. Sawhill

Summer Fashions in New York Spark Coolness and Style

A fashion column highlights thin dresses with round or square necks and delicate collars for hot weather. Graduation frocks feature sheer materials, lace inserts, and princess lines with long sleeves. satin coats in moire and lace appear alongside one piece frocks and striped Madras shirt waists. Novel parasols use bandanna cotton and flowered silks, with Lucey Carter noted.

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and oath notice

Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of KF J Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason confirms the oath dated December 6, 1886. The ad promotes internal use of the remedy and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and Rocky Mountain Tea promotions.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney KF. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason F. J. Cheney & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hanan Frank L. Wilson & CO Dougherty Bros. Glothiers & Furnishers Peter the Royal Senaior Nelson Run Free Lumber Harriman Wyoming Princeton W. J. Brown F. G. Fritts Oneonta N. Y Foley Summerin N. Y Lucey Carter Frey Lemmon’s Pharmacy New York Mitchell Weert Surrey Wooley Bros Iowa Oxford J. A. Harwood Sexton
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