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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1909

Page

5

OUR COMMISSION GOING ABROAD IN WASHINGTON

In Washington a seven senator and five House member waterways commission will travel to Europe after adjournment to study railways river trade and canal development. They will report next session. Rumors cast Lucius N Littauer as chiefly responsible for high gloves and hosiery duties in the Payne bill.

Washington Congress National Waterways Commission Europe House Burton Ohio House Rivers and Harbors Committee Alexander Mackenzie War Department Germany Commission Lucius N. Littauer Gloversville Littauer Senate Littoner Taft

Letter Published Endorsing Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

Minneapolis readers see a published testimonial from Mrs. Joan G. Moldan praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles. The letter urges other women to consider the remedy and notes Mrs. Pinkham offers confidential, free advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.

Minneapolis Minn Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia BK. Pinkham Joan G. Moldan Second St North Lydia FE

Jewelers elect officers at national meeting

The American National Retail Jewelers association in Omaha elected J. P. Archibald president for the next year. Other officers named include Joseph Mazer, Miacol Nabsted, Claude Williams, A. B. Hull, and T. H. Combs on the executive committee.

Omaha American National Retail Jewelers’ Association J. P. Archibald Blairville Joseph Mazer Me.Alester Okla Miacol Nabsted Dtavenport Claude Williams Columbia A. B. Hull Belding Mich T. IL. Combs

ZEMO Claimed Cure For Eczema And Itching

An advertisement proclaims ZEMO as a curative liquid for external use that stops itching instantly and cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. The McElhinney Drug Co. touts it as their most successful remedy with samples, displays, and photos of cures.

ZEMO McElhinney Drug Co Philo Hay Spec. Co

Lexington Mayor Indicted and City Officials Also Charged

Lexington grand jury returns true bills against Mayor John S. Kain and several city officials for failing to enforce contracts with the Lexington Street Railway company on street repairs.

Lexington John S. Kain Lexington Street Railway Company

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold by Foley’s Honey and Tar

A. Ss. Nusbaum of Batesville reports a three month summer cold that disrupted business. After ineffective remedies and a doctor’s prescription, Foley’s Honey and Tar provided quick relief, a cure repeated by Nusbaum’s wife. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

A. Ss. Nusbaum Batesville Foley Lemmon McElhinney Drug Co

Launch Capsizes Off Baltimore During Picnic Trip

In Baltimore on August 6 a launch crowded with passengers capsized in the Patapsco River about 300 feet from shore after hitting a snag. The death toll is expected to be no more than four, as all aboard have been accounted for except that number. Victims were attending a church picnic.

Baltimore Patapsco

Instructions to Thessalonians Faithful in Christ

A compact study summary of Pauls guidance to the Thessalonians, emphasizing the word of God and the faith of believers. It urges esteem for those who bring comfort in Christ, urges peace among believers, discipline in conduct, and steadfast faith against false teaching. It highlights prayer, patience, and living in harmony with Scripture while stressing Christ’s lordship and the need to walk worthy of God.

American Press Association Paul Thessalonians God the Father Jesus Christ God Jesus Father Isis Tiis Chas Belevers Christ

Railroad Head Arrested for Speeding in Iowa

George W. Adams of Walnut, president of the Omaha Short Line, was fined ten dollars in Council Bluffs police court for speeding. Adams, who recently contracted to build a line between Treynor and a Wabash junction, complained of police action and alleged bias. A week earlier his auto struck a man in Council Bluffs, who remains in the hospital. Adams is also under bond in a related suit.

George W. Adams Walnut Council Bluffs Omaha Treynor Wabash Adams Bonds

Preach Holy War Arabs Revive Legend To Reconquer Spain

At Alhucemas Morocco on August 6 Riffs preach a holy war against Spain. A vivid motif in their rhetoric is a revival of the Moorish legend that Riff Arabs, descended from Moors cast out by Isabella and Ferdinand, will drive Spaniards from Africa cross to Spain and reconquer it. Each Riff family is visited by priests urging participation to reclaim the Alhambra.

Spain Alhucemas Morocco Isabella Ferdinand Africa Boabdil Granada Alhambra

Observance Marks 127th Anniversary of Lynch Event

In Upper Sandusky Ohio this August 6 the town recalls Colonel William Crawford burned at the stake near Crawfordsville 127 years ago on June 11 annually celebrated this year delayed by smallpox. A large crowd attended the observance.

Upper Sandusky William Crawford Crawfordsville

Boundary Leave Ban for Commanders

Washington dispatch reports that commanders of military divisions and departments may not grant themselves leaves to pass beyond their command limits without prior sanction from higher authority. The rule tightens travel permissions and centralizes approval.

Washington

Cannon Punishes House Insurgents in Committee Rejig

Washington reports Speaker Cannon announced major house committee changes. Fowler Gardner and Cooper lost chairmanships. Vreeland succeeds Fowler on banking and currency. Rodenberg succeeds Gardner on industrial arts and expositions. Olmstead replaces Cooper. Davidson remains head of railways and canals. Mann named chair of interstate commerce. Weeks to chair post offices and post roads. Alexander becomes rivers and harbors chair. Parker to lead the Judiciary Committee.

Washington Cannon Fowler N. J Gardner Mass Cooper Wis Vreeland N. Y Rodenberg Olmstead Davidson Wanger Manh Ili Representative Weeks Representative Alexander Burton

Utley Testifies In Sutton Death Inquiry At Naval Academy

Annapolis Aug 6 Lieutenant Harold Utley Marine Corps faced five hours of cross examination at the national board of inquiry into Lieutenant James Sutton of Oregon's death. Utley waived privilege, corroborating earlier testimony about the fight with Adams and Sutton on Oct 13, 1917, and while he believed Sutton may have fired the shot, he declined to be as definite about self-inflicted death as other officers.

Annapolis Harold Utley Marine Corps James N. Sutton Oregon National Board of Inquiry Naval Academy Utley Adams Sutton

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