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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

3

Greece May Yet Sign Armistice in Balkan War Notes

Reports from Sofia indicate Greece asked for 24 more hours to consider the armistice terms tying Turkey Bulgaria and Greece to peace talks in London on December 13. Armies stay in place with supplies by Black Sea routes while Adrianople Janina and Scutari remain besieged.

Sofia Greece Turkey Bulgaria London Adrianople Janina Scutari Black Sea Mustapha Pasha Russia Germany England Balkan Austria-Hungary Bosnia and Herzegovina von Rethmann-Hollweg St. Petersburg Novoe Vremya

Recall of Commerce Court Backed by House in Dispute

Washington reports the House will press to recall the commerce court unless compelled by the Senate. If abolished, judges return to federal circuit benches. The court has funds to operate through March 4 under a last-session compromise.

Washington Senate House Commerce Court Interstate Commerce Commission Federal Circuit

Roosevelt Estate Valued at 1.84 Million in New York

Elizabeth N Roosevelt widow of James A Roosevelt, aunt of Theodore Roosevelt, left an estate appraised at 1 843 955. She died April 13 and left most to her children and grandchildren. The appraisal lists a volume of Theodore Roosevelt history of the naval war of 1812 at one dollar and a portrait of the ex president at twenty five dollars.

New York Elizabeth N. Roosevelt James A Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

Rule of Yuan to Be Extended in China

The provisional government in Peking will be extended three more months beyond its March 16 end date to ease the transition to a permanent government.

Peking China

Incompatibility and Divorce Across A Marriage Bond

A humorous exploration of incompatibility in marriage, citing how mismatched spouses quarrel over simple tasks and freedoms. It notes how courts view incompatibility as a breach of a spouse’s rights and suggests remedies through patience and reform.

Centerville M E Pastor Resigns for Evangelistic Work

Rev Joe R Hanley resigns as Centerville M E pastor effective January 1 to join the Evangelistic Association of the United States. He will partner with singer and chorus conductor Mr Fischer from Billy Sunday meetings. Their first evangelistic event is planned in West Winfield New York in January.

Centerville Joe R. Hanley Methodist Church Evangelistic Association of the United States Fischer Billy Sunday Messrs Hanley West Winfield N. Y

Saturday Specials Bargain Menu At Local Store

A Saturday sale lists Crisco per can, pickled pork and feet, ham, bacon, lard, squash, potatoes, apples, pears, beans in tomato sauce, kraut, hominy, peanut butter, rice, mince meat, jams, crackers, ginger snaps, cheese, and coffee with prices in cents. The ad touts money saving on everyday groceries.

Moving Pictures Bring Joy to Joliet Prison Inmates

Joliet Illinois December 5 convicts of all ages enjoyed a surprise motion picture show in the chapel at the state prison. Warden J B Murphy arranged two comedies and a Swiss Alps scene for inmates with good records while films will be censored and no crime related reels shown.

Joliet J. B. Murphy

Mother's Friend Promises Safe Motherhood For Expectant Women

A long used remedy praised for preserving health during pregnancy. It claims to prepare the body for natural motherhood by lubricating muscles nerves and tendons and easing tenderness and soreness. Sold at drug stores and endorsed by thousands of mothers as a preparatory aid for expectant women.

Fragmented note on vehicle tires and maintenance

A garbled message discusses using and storing tires and mentions being thorough. It references road use and garage storage while intending to offer guidance on maintenance practices.

Historic Rail Timetable Fragments From Illinois Transit

A partial OCR rail timetable lists multiple No. local passenger and freight trains with departure and arrival times. It names agents F L Broadgate and W Russell, notes daily operation with Sunday exceptions, and includes stations Washington Branch and Chicago Milwaukee.

Lo West Lim Sense Oveescenk Ttnae Chicago Mdss Milwaukee F. L. Broadgate

Train schedule notes with stops and departures

The fragment lists passenger and accommodation details for trains including B and Q routes No. 3 and No. 9, with times around 6:27 to 6:55 pm and daily services. Mentions air travel terms and a Bud departure late night, suggesting a mixed timetable snippet with station codes ATH and Asta.

Air Trales Daily Exeeae

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