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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
4
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy was discharged by Bow Street magistrate after review of Belgian depositions. Prosecutors failed to present sufficient unsworn intoxicated witness claim and the court dismissed the extradition proceeding for larceny alleged at Ostend.
Minneapolis judge rules women may smoke in private homes but public smoking is disorderly conduct. J N Thull fined $5 after a patrolman stopped him and a young woman amid complaints of cigarette smoking in a downtown car. The judge admonished the girl as they were detained after alighting.
Des Moines reports the Iowa state fair opened its third day with a large crowd as the baby health contest, overseen by Mrs. Mary Watts, drew over two hundred entrants aged 1 to 3 years. Each baby undergoes a fifteen minute examination with measurements and organ tests as officials note a more than 3000 dollar boost in receipts from last year.
In Cedar Rapids a letter to Judge John L. Stevens in Boone asserts Linn county progressives oppose the third state ticket. The note says the district committeeman voted against it and the party should nominate by a majority vote of the people.
A. C. Trumbo, president of the trans-Mississippi congress, said in Denver that U S agricultural producers lose about 250 million dollars yearly to European rivals due to transportation costs. He urged good roads as the key solution ahead of the Salt Lake meeting.
Mr. Trunmbo travels to Salt Lake City to attend the opening ceremonies of a congressional session, signaling a key political event and his participation in the proceedings.
Judge Mc Pherson issued a temporary injunction restraining the state canvassing board from certifying the eight Roosevelt electors chosen at the recent primary. The suit was filed by D. W. Bernuth and fathers who signed the petition, alleging they believed the electors would vote for the convention nominee.
Des Moines political observers await Senator Albert B. Cummins arrival from Washington tonight. Cummins left for Des Moines yesterday and is expected to announce his presidential preference upon arrival. Rumor says Cummins may back Roosevelt if the colonel accepts support as a Republican rather than the Progressive party member.
Thomas Hall Hawkins died last evening at 7 15 at the Hawkins home in Ainsworth aged 75 He had recently returned from Paullina Iowa where he spent two months with a son His death ends a long life that included Civil War service He leaves four children from his first marriage and four from his second plus sisters and grandchildren Funeral will be held Sunday at 4 pm at the residency with interment in Ainsworth cemetery
In Newark New Jersey the world bicycle championships open today with top amateur and pro riders competing. Major Taylor, the famed colored rider, won last, and Frank Kramer aims for his twelfth national title this year. The Eastern and Western races run this year limit contenders to two after the event.
Fairfield Pure Ice Co declares a concrete ice factory with deep well water and 200 ton cold storage to supply Fairfield and Washington areas. They invite visits to inspect water purification and up to date machinery and seek site opportunity for large regional distribution at current prices.
Mr Hawkins a longtime member of the United Presbyterian church here joined two years ago after a period of decline due to a complication of diseases. He endured much suffering before being called to a land beyond where sorrow is not known.
Inspector Crowley of the Pure Food Commissioner office found three Washington ice cream makers deficient in milk fat by twelve percent, below state law. Two firms paid fines of ten dollars plus costs, totaling $12.75. the third maker was out of town and due Monday. No impurities were found. officials urge strict compliance with the fat requirement.
New York reports a national tribute to American Olympic winners. A triumphal parade from Fifth Avenue to City Hall will be reviewed by the President and Governor with Mayor Gaynor hosting. 2000 guests planned for an evening dinner at Terrace Garden.
M E Gebhardt of Oriole Pennsylvania reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured diarrhoea with a single dose. No better remedy exists. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Mr. W. S. Gunsalus, a farmer near Fleming, Pa., says his family has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for fourteen years and finds it an excellent remedy. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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