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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

8

Wilson in Pennsylvania Opens Governor's Campaign Visit

Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey arrived in Harrisburg with a warm reception as Pennsylvania hosts a state fair and a campaign push. The visit aims to promote harmony between Keystone and regular Democrats amid differing state tickets, with tariff and economic issues highlighted for November. Taft reception planned in the evening by the state bench and bar with Chief Justice White among attendees.

Harrisburg Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Williams Grove Wilson Pennsylvania Keystone Marshall Ohio National Committee Taft White

Woman Recovers After Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Megadore Ohio woman shares relief from severe female troubles avoiding operation after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy as a standard 30 year health support for displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities and related conditions. It invites readers to write for confidential advice to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.

Megadore, Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Lre Mancess Hik. F. D Megadore Ohio Lydia BE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Roosevelt in Vermont visits Bennington before Burlington

Col Roosevelt arrives in Bennington Vermont greeted by Progressive supporters and onlookers. He plans a noon address at the Addison County Fair attacking Republican and Democratic nominees and outlining Progressive policies. He also may respond to Harvard president Emeritus Eliot's criticisms on women in the campaign.

Bennington Col. Roosevelt Progressive Committee Addison County Emeritus Eliot Harvard University Rutland Middlebury Burlington

Taft and Chief Justice White Lead Federal Day Celebration

In Columbus Ohio on August 29 President Taft and Supreme Court Chief Justice White will speak at the centennial celebration of the state capital location. Both are expected to avoid political topics and focus on the occasion.

Columbus Taft White United States Supreme Court

Johnson Attacked at Howe in California Campaign

Governor Johnson, Progressive vice presidential candidate, plans to travel East to assist Roosevelt. Opponents allege misuse of state funds for personal political aims, citing six months of claims totaling 3000 dollars for postage, telegraphing, travel, and contingencies. Johnson’s supporters defend the expenses as legitimate and accountable.

San Fransisco Johnson Progressive Party East Col Roosevelt Western Union Telegraph Company Gov. Johnson

Railway Violated Sixteen Hour Rule in Freight Run

Information filed in a U S district court charges the C M St P railway with making two employees engineer William Frith and fireman A Winer work over sixteen hours and failing to report the incidence. The alleged overlong shift occurred on a freight train between Dubuque and Nahant near Davenport, with Milwaukee listed as the company.

Davenport United States District Court C. M. & St. P. Railway William Frith A. Winer United States M. L. Temple Commission Milwaukee Dubuque Nahant

Government elevators to be taken over by grain company

Winnipeg Aug 29 after September 1 the Government elevator system will go out of commission and the Grain Grower's Grain company will take over operation. A contract with the company is in place and provincial control will be restructured as the commission ceases to exist.

Winnipeg Man

Farmers Gather at Richmond Experiments to Hear Experts

Farmers from across Virginia converge on the Richmond experiment stations for talks by top speakers from the United States Department of Agriculture on scientific farming techniques and practical suggestions for improving yields.

Richmond United States Department of Agriculture

Prisoner to Be Shot in Nevada Prison

Reno Nev Aug 20 Andriyi Mkrovich will be shot to death in the state prison today for murder. His case drew wide attention because state law allows a prisoner the option of hanging or shooting and the warden faced difficulty finding five men willing to assist in the execution.

Reno Nev Andriyi Mirkovich

Paris hosts major track day for boxers at Columbes

French professionals compete in sprint events from 100 to 1500 meters under the Metropolitan Club of Paris at Columbes. Notable boxers including Carpentier Thomas Gunther Ledoux Poesy Gallard and others are entered for the clashes.

Presch Sportives Paris Metropolitan Club of Columbes Carpentier Thomas Gunther Ledoux Poesy Gaillard

Want Ad Offers Help with Your Errands

A local journal want ad promotes the service offering to run errands for residents. It claims reliable assistance for tasks such as shopping, delivery, and small chores. The notice emphasizes affordable rates and flexible hours.

Local Cleaners Face Pressure to Adopt Safer Methods

A passage notes threats against smaller cleaners to compel them to use safe and improved methods or be driven out of the business. The statement reflects intimidation by members urging conformity to higher industry standards.

Greek murderer caught in Iowa linked to Greece killings

Cedar Rapids reports a Greek murder case from Greece where Pamo glotis Georgiotoulos alias Sliomos Rybariosia was traced to Vinton Iowa. Federal officials consider him an escaped convict and seek deportation to Greece to face murder charges. The case involves Greek consul general N Isleboute and Kansas City ally Join Dihos, amid a revenge atmosphere.

Cedar Rapids Greece Vinton Secretary of Commerce and Labor Pamoglotis Georgiotoulos Sliomos Rybariosia N. Isleboute Chicago Georgiotoulos New York

Three WERT AT DES MOINES

Three people were injured when an Ingersoll park street car crashed into the rear of another street car in Des Moines on Tuesday. Edward Weirs the conductor is in serious condition Fred James a passenger was severely cut about the head and body. The cause of the accident is not known.

Des Moines Ingersoll Park Edward Weirs Fred James

Threshing Engine Boiler Explosion Injures Two

An engine boiler exploded on the Murphy brothers farm near Shenandoah Missouri after a steam gauge failed to register. The blast sent the boiler 250 feet and the flywheel plus parts 400 feet, injuring two men severely.

Shenandoah Murphy Brothers Missouri

Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Le Mars

Louis Sheller 29 of Garfield township was killed instantly when a motorcycle he rode fell and an automobile following at high speed ran over him on the road near Le Mars Monday night. He was a well to do farmer and expected to marry soon.

le Mars Louis Sheller Garfield Township Sheller

Iowa Woman Ren for Mayor Tour Promotion

Des Moines notes Mrs. Ray Copley Baum sister of Congressman Copley arrives with her sister on route to the east. She runs as an independent on the independent ticket and denies being a suffragette while affirming support for equal suffrage in California.

Des Moines Ray Copley Baum Copley San Diego Cal

Auto Skids Over Embankment. Two Dead or Injured

A Burlington accident near here killed 18 year old Haro Oelka and injured traveling man J. K. Niemeyer when a car skidded over an embankment and turned turtle. Oelka was pinned beneath the vehicle and died at the scene. Niemeyer is expected to recover. A boy in the back seat escaped injury.

Burlington Haro Oelka J. K. Niemeyer Niemeyer

Misa Proffitt Leaves for Paris Study Tour

Misa Effie Mae Proffitt of the University School of Music has been granted a year’s leave by the board of education. She left for New York City and will sail soon for Paris to study under Jean de Reszke. She plans to visit Italy before returning to 8, U. 1.

Towa City Misa Effie Mae Proffitt University School of Music Board of Education New York City Paris Jean de Reszke Italy U. 1

Fatter of Twins Seers Prize Des Moines Contenders

Des Moines resident G. B. Matlock plans a strong bid to keep the baby championship in Des Moines. He relies on a pair of two year olds, Masters Clifford and Clayton, with potential first and second prizes. A Dubuque contender Pred C. Robinson Jr., son of the grand secretary, also enters the race for the blue ribbon.

Des Moines Matlock Jefferson Street Clifford Clayton Elk Dubuque C. Robinson, Jr

Younker and Falk Buy Des Moines Store on Fast Locust

Falk L Younker of Des Moines and I Younker of Louisiana Mo announce the purchase of the Fast Locust street store from C B Dockstader Co. The store is open under new ownership with remodeling, fixtures, and stock planned. Fair store, oldest in the city, dates to about 30 years ago, once run by Orris Co before Dockstader & Co. acquired it.

Des Moines Falk Younker Louisiana, Mo Fast Locust Street C. B. Doeckstader & Co C. B. Dockstader & Co Orris & Co Dockstadds’ Company

Iowa Cleaners and Dyers tackle dishpan gasoline danger

Cedar Rapids, Aug 29. The Iowa State Cleaners and Dyers association, formed in Cedar Rapids, will push to remove the dishpan gasoline danger from small cleaning shops. They report improved machinery and methods have eliminated most risk from open pan cleaning, and plan to seek legislative action.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State Cleaners and Dyers Association

Chamberlain's Tablets Improve Digestion and Health

A notice praising Chamberlain's Tablets for correcting poor digestion and aiding the stomach liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from misery and urges readers to try it with claims of many cures at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon

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