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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
1
Thomas A Edison sails to Europe aboard the Mauretania with his son and wife. He claims his talking pictures are complete and promises a seven week automobile tour, denying current lectures while abroad.
A daughter was born to Mrs Angeline Neopolitana in the general hospital at Sault Ste Marie Ontario. Neopolitana, convicted slayer of her husband, had been sentenced to hang but the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment in Kingston penitentiary. The infant will be placed in the care of the Children's Aid Society which already cares for four other children.
Judge Gibbons in the circuit court set the gas rate at 80 cents per thousand cubic feet while final disposition of Peoples' Gas Company suit over the city council average of 70 cents proceeds. No injunction was granted and a decree is to be prepared. Warships Reach Gibraltar. American training squadron arrives at Gibraltar today.
Mrs EB VY Fritts sixty seven from Genesee Illinois was struck by a train in Kewanee Alabama and killed. The incident occurred on August third leaving police investigating the circumstances and identifying the victim.
James K Vardaman secures the nomination to run for United States Senate in the Mississippi primary, setting the stage for the statewide election. Political supporters welcome the move as a key early step for his campaign and party, with organizers planning further rallies and fundraising.
The bodies of Maroone and Bessie McCamb were recovered from the Muskingum River near Washington street after they hired a boat for a row Monday evening. Both were fully clothed, their shirts wrapped, and their boat with purses was found tied to a bar. The accident is considered plausible by authorities, with the coroner investigating.
In Des Moines Iowa on August 3 labor leaders warned of a citywide strike after Acting Chief Jackson disclosed 200 to 300 strike breakers had entered the city from Chicago. The first result was a hotel dining room walkout as waiters and cooks refused to work upon learning the visitors were strike breakers.
An explosion at the Standard Pocahontas Coal Company mine in Shannon West Virginia on August 3 killed at least four miners and injured fifteen or more. The cause is not known and the town is in shock with names of the dead not yet released.
Jackson Mississippi August 3 news says former Governor James K Vardaman secured enough votes in the Democratic primary to virtually assure election to the United States Senate. He led the combined total of C H Alexander and Senator Leroy Percy by about 15000 votes with more returns likely to widen the margin.
New York Aug 3 The city population passed 6,000,000 on Aug 1 according to health department figures. Statistician estimates about 5,000,400 residents with a gain of roughly 230,000 in the last year. US Bureau 1910 figure was 4,708,888.
Representative Charles A. White testifies before the senate committee that he accepted money to vote for Senator Lorimer to expose corrupt Springfield politics. He says the end justified the means and that the funds were used to cover expenses while gathering evidence, naming amounts from Browne and Wilson and detailing letters and manuscript plans.
The article notes Pavlov and an Aurelan physiologist showing digestion can adapt to any food. It explains simplifying a patient’s diet concentrates energy for adaptation, aiding recovery for invalids and conserving energy for the well, a principle the writer emphasizes in health and disease.
Clarksburg West Virginia Aug 3 The Junction House hotel was destroyed by fire. Guests fled flames jumping from windows as firefighters battled the blaze and evacuated the building.
Joseph Clary was rescued after three days entombed by a cave in at the White Oak mine near Joplin Missouri. He survived a long fast and fevered crowds cheered as rescuers reached the drift and brought him to the surface. Clary described his vigil in darkness and his hope as drills bore toward him.
Increasing cloudiness followed by showers today and tomorrow. Moderate east and southeast winds in Indiana and Michigan. Wisconsin expect overcast with showers tonight and tomorrow and variable winds turning to the west.
Thomas A Edison, renowned master electrician, plans a holiday abroad in Europe. The article notes his travels will cover several major cities as he visits workshops and manufacturers to study new electrical methods. He is expected to return after the tour.
The Missouri vote authorized a bond issue of 8.4 million dollars to rebuild the State capital at Jefferson City after a fire destroyed the old building about six months prior. Officials estimate the statewide turnout at about 20 percent of the realtaration.
Havana reports government forces surround the rebel army led by General Guillermo Acevedo with decisive engagement expected. President Gomez directs a firm campaign to quell the uprising and avert a change in leadership across the island.
Professor John Clark of Columbia opened the international power conference in Berne Switzerland. The ten day session welcomes Swiss officials and delegates as nations review disarmament and theatre treaties amid signals of a broader accord between the United States Great Britain and France.
Rev. Tn William Francis Mallalieu bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church dies after a month long illness at 83 years old. He was among the denomination’s leading figures and served as a minister for many years in Avrundale Massachusetts August 8 report notes his age and prominence.
The trial of Paul Geidel for the murder of banker William Hl. Jackson was scheduled for August 21 in New York. Proceedings in the high profile case enter a new phase as the date is set.
Diplomats from the United States, Britain, Germany, and Cuba visit Haiti to negotiate a three day truce between President Simon and revolutionaries led by Peralte and Ducaste. They urge Simon to resign to avoid foreign occupation and promise to curb disorder with international backing.
Washington reports Representative Underwood of Alabama rebutted charges that he proposed action on iron and steel tariffs for personal interest. The debate over the cotton revision bill sparked strong Democratic response. The Senate examined the reapportionment measure with key defenses and opposition voiced by O'Gorman Shively and others.
Ogdensburg N Y attorney reports the Syrus steamer carrying a Methodist picnic from Massena capsized near Brewer's dock in Grass River below Massena. Seven deaths are confirmed including Miss Parker of Ogdensburg Mrs Frith of Maxville Ont Miss Frogee and Miss Dewcy of Massena and two Massena boys Hackett and Cline. Our bodies have been recovered.
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