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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1912

Page

3

Hay Fever Season Arrives With Nation's Delegates

Bethlehem New Hampshire August delegates to the National Association of Hay Fever Sufferers convene as hotels display handkerchiefs and ban da nas touted. The group traces origins to 38 years ago and lists 67 recommended resorts, many in northern New England such as the White Mountains.

Bethlehem N. H National Association of Atlantic Pacific Red Cross United States New England White Mountains

Bar Association Debates Race Membership and Judge Recall

Milwaukee August 28 The American Bar Association adopts a resolution forcing race to be disclosed for black attorneys seeking membership. Attorney General Wickersham supports the move while many members oppose it. A special report opposes recalls of judges and a model uniform law bill addresses.

Wickersham Milwaukee Wis American Bar Association George W. Wickersham William H. Lewis Jacob M. Dickinson Lewis Association

Senate inquiry on revolutions in Mexico and Cuba begins

Washington August 28 the committee appointed by the senate to investigate and report on individuals in the United States who foment revolutions in Mexico and Cuba will start its inquiry at the earliest practicable moment Senator Fall of New Mexico a member and the only one fluent in Spanish left for El Paso to prepare for the full committee and to conduct preliminary hearings

Washington Senate United States Mexico Cuba Fall of New Mexico el Paso

Dewey Heads State Encampment of Veterans in Columbus

Admiral George Dewey is the principal guest of the United Spanish War Veterans as they open their state encampment in Columbus. The gathering coincides with the centennial celebration of Columbus becoming the state capital.

Columbus United Spanish War Veterans George Dewey

Boy Dies After Ride At Bushnell Fair

William Albert Frisbee six died at St Francis hospital Macomb after an accident at the Bushnell fair grounds he was riding the merry go round when he fell under a horse that reared and stepped on him funeral services were held August 18 at home with interment in Bushnell cemetery the community expresses deep sympathy for the family.

William Albert Frisbee W. Jay Frisbee St. Francis Hospital Macomb Bushnell Fair East Hall Street Jas. Hardin Smith Presbyterian Church Bushnell Cemetery William Little Willam

Foley Kidney Pills Advertised By Lemmon's Pharmacy

The Progressive Party endorses Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder irregularities. The pills are advertised as healing strengthening and quick to give benefits with no harmful drugs. Sold in two bottle sizes in sealed yellow packages by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Not an Unmixed Blessing claim of tongues by fasting

A Baltimore American note cynically questions a woman’s claim that prayer and fasting gave her the gift of speaking all languages. It suggests that many would view the supposed miracle as excessive speech by women rather than a universal linguistic attainment.

Baltimore

Mutiny in Changsha Kills 700. Governor Escapes

In Changsha Yunan province soldiers killed 700 persons and looted government offices amid an uprising. Governor Tan Yeng Kai escaped. The mutiny's cause is believed connected to the recent execution of Gen Chang Chien Wu. In Minneapolis a grand jury returned a no bill against Mrs Clara Akeley over alleged property transfers to California.

Peking China Changsha Hunan Tan Yeng Kai Chang Chien Wu Minneapolis Minn Hennepin County Clara Akeley Lionaire Lumberman Akeley Minnesota California

Wealthy mill executive commits suicide in Andover home

Ernest W. Pitman, head of the EK W Pitman Company a leading New England textile mill construction firm, shot himself at his Andover Massachusetts residence on August 28. He was known for his influence in the industry and his firm’s extensive projects.

Andover Mass Ernest W. Pitman EK. W

Help Ship in Distress Notices Policy in London

The British board of trade issued a notice to ship captains on August 27 stating that failing to go to the relief of vessels in distress is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison.

London Eng British Board of Trade

Aged 70, He Dies on Gallows in Nashville

George Rose aged seventy was hanged in Nashville after conviction for the murder of J M Miller a neighboring planter in McMinn county One of Roses sons is in prison for murderhtm

Nashville Tenn George Rose Rose J. M. Miller McMinn County

Grasshoppers Eat Michigan Crops Across State

Detroit reports from farming districts show grasshoppers devouring field beans causing heavy losses. Farmers employ poison and traps. the canvas netting trap pulled by horses captures large numbers, sometimes a bushel and a half in hours.

Detroit Mich

Census Finds 20 Million Militia-Age Males in 1910

The thirteenth census shows 20,473,084 males aged 18 to 40 in 1910, up 4,290,082 since 1900. Immigration boosted the share of militia-age men, especially in western states, with Nevada and Wyoming among top percentages. New York saw the largest numeric gain in the decade.

Uncle Sam United States Durand Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Sylvania California Texas Maine New Hampshire Montana Colorado Kentucky Nevada Wyoming Washington North Carolina Arizona Oregon New York Middle Atlantic New Jersey Penneylvania New York State Penn New England East North Central West North Central South Atlantic South Central Sane Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Sae Pennsylvania OID Secre Bnaiane Ccs Innesota Nas Nort Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Delaware Maryland Columbia Virginia West Virginia North Carolin South Carolina Tennessee Idaho New Mexico Utah Pacific Alaska Hawati Porto Rico

Should He Kiss Her Good Night After Opera Dinner

A discussion of propriety features a young man who takes a date to the grand opera and spends $3 on supper after the show, then drives her home by taxicab. An old bachelor protests that he has done enough and she should not expect a kiss.

Lippincott’s

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