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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1909

Page

3

Suttons letters read at inquiry into officers death

Polis Md Aug 10 The board of inquiry investigating the death of Lieutenant James N U S M C after a two year service read the letters of Mrs Sutton in public The four letters to H M Swartz Washington DC paymaster’s clerk describe Mrs Sutton’s belief that Carvel Hall and Utley plotted the attack and that Adams and Osman beat Sutton and he was killed to conceal the assault Her testimony framed as her fixed beliefs rather than factual grounds

Utley Lans Adams Osman Sutton Ers

End of Congress Hailed After Long Quorum Battle

Washington report notes Speaker Cannon and Republican whip Dwight kept a quorum in the capital as many members fled by trains to their homes or steamer ports. Amid tariff talk, Taft pressure and prospective income tax debates arise, with Alabama acting on constitutional amendment power. The Shoup statue arrives for Statuary Hall while remembered figures like Henry C Worthington are buried with honors in Washington.

Washington Congress Cannon John W. Dwight House Joe Dwight Taft Senate New York Europe Alabama Sapredate George L. Shoup Capitol Statuary Hall New England Idaho Mississippi River Unidén United States Pennsylvania West Lincoln Henry C. Worthington California Nevada Worthington Far West Congressional

Lax-Digest claim leaves no ill effects for indigestion

A patent medicine advertisement touts Lax-Digest as a harmless, delicious remedy for indigestion, dyspepsia, gas, and headaches. It promises gentle stimulation of nature after overeating and urges purchase from druggists or direct order, with 10 and 25 cent sizes, stamped L-D, produced by J. H. Wagner Company.

Buffalo Bill Exhibit and Crop Weather Report

The passage describes a wild animal and rider show featuring broncho busting, Cossacks, Bedouin horsemen, and famed performer Buffalo Bill Cody, with dramatic scenes including Indian battles and herds of riders. It also reports Iowa weather and crop conditions for August 1, 1909, noting light rainfall, ongoing threshing, good yields of winter wheat and oats, corn progress, and grain and fruit conditions across counties.

Brownecho Russia England Sam Summit Springs Far East Rey Poreas Col Wm. PF. Cody Buffalo Bill Camtane Des Moines Iowa West Central Northwest Iowa Weather and Crop Service

Washington visitors reported in various papers

From Our Exchanges notes M. L. Olds of Washington visited relatives Thursday. Mrs. John S. White spends a week with son Martin in Washington. Messrs. James A. Carden and Harry Nutt of Washington were Mt Pleasant visitors Thursday.

John S. White Martin Washington Brighton Enterprise James A. Carden Harry Nutt Mt. Pleasant

Marie Critz Visits Grandparents in Riverside

Marie Critz of Washington arrived here Tuesday evening for a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Critz. Riverside Leader, August 6.

Marie Critz Washington Mrs. Critz Riverside Leader

Acapulco and Mexico City Hit by New Quake Shock

A second strong tremor rattled Acapulco and Mexico City on August 10, frightening residents but causing no deaths or major property damage according to reports reaching this city.

Acapulco Mexico City

Riverside star over from Washington for Muscatine game

Elmer Lukovsky visited Riverside from Washington for a weekend game against Muscatine. The Muscatine team did not show up, leaving Lukovsky disappointed. The Riverside Leader praises him as the county's best third baseman, outperforming rivals nicknamed Marks.

Elmer Lukovsky Washington Riverside Muscatine Elmer Riverside Leader

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

A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a summer cold lasting three months that disrupted business. After unsuccessful remedies and a doctor’s prescription, Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife has since used it with the same success. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

A. S. Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Foley Lemmon Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Detroit Mipder Mystery Deepens After 24 Hours

Detroit Aug 10 After twenty four hours of diligent work the authorities are no nearer a solution of the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs Martha Galahin whose body was found in a clump of bushes in Hamtrack than they were the hour following the discovery of the body.

Detroit Martha Galahin

Courage Knits Through Hard Times in Pageant of Resolve

The passage urges enduring trouble with steady discipline. It emphasizes bearing hardship, resisting despair, and fostering courage to build a better future. It highlights striving for resilience, avoiding distraction, and presenting a hopeful face amid adversity.

Foley's Urine Laxative for indigestion and constipation

Advertises Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach trouble and habitual constipation. Claims stimulation of stomach and liver and regulation of bowels with Lemmon's Pharmacy and HeeElhinney Drug Co. as sponsors.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy HeeElhinney Drug Co

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IRS Houston Post Tubby Kan City Journal Haley Hinney Drug Co Joe Cannon Gill Post Office Department Ginghams STANT Yariut Cam & Mga, Omy Sae J. H. Wagner Company Fort Madison Threshers M. L. Olds Centerville May Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark Lemmon’s Pharmacy McIlhinney Drag Company Popham Evers Dougrists Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland J. A. Harwood South Side Iowa Gas & Electric CO
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