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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1909

Page

3

Gossip of Congress darkens before holidays and twists around Cannon

Washington, Dec. 11. A busy end of year looms with possible action on Nicaragua, New York custom house probes, and threats to challenge Speaker Cannon. Burkett, Martin, and Bryan loom in Nebraska speculation as tariff talk and budget pressures rise, while Gompers gains time with a Supreme Court writ.

Zelaya Trust Cannon Bryan Senate Washington Congress Sulzer Custom House New York Loeb Gage Shaw Aving Champ Clark Uncle Joe John A. Martin Colorado Jonah Martin Denver Taft Kim Tawney

Ferryboat Missing Near Conneaut Port Stanley Route

Conneaut Ohio December 11 The car ferry number two operating between Conneaut and Port Stanley Ontario with a crew of twenty five is missing for sixty hours. Wreckage reported from Long Point deepens relatives fears while a green yaw was seen and the ferry vessel is described as painted green.

Conneaut Here Port Stanley Ont Long Point

Telegraphers vote for strike by Big Four operators

Cincinnati reports a seven member telegraphers committee finds 98 percent of Big Four operators backing a wage strike if demands are not met. In Cincinnati Toledo and Dayton the vote is unanimous. Cracksmen rob Carlisle bank vault at 4 am escaping with 3250 dollars by handcar toward Des Moines. third bank robbery near Des Moines recently.

Big Four Cincinnati Big Four Railroad Toledo Day ‘Ton Carlisle Des Moines Farmers' Savings Bank Agar

Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh and Breath Ailments

An advertisement warns catarrh as a major health risk linked to consumption and lists symptoms such as raw throat sneezing bad breath and nasal discharge. It promotes Hyomei a home remedy with a rubber inhaler priced at $1.00 and bottles 50 cents sold by leading druggists and Lemmon's Pharmacy Buffalo New York offering a free booklet via mail.

Kytra Dra Lemmon's Booth Hyomei Co Buffalo N. Y

Change Will Not Greatly Affect Business Growth Here

Beginning January first the George H. Paul Co. sales department moves to Omaha under International Fund & Investment Co. led by John H Shary. The office here remains open with the same force, shifting from retail to wholesale land dealings. The move aims to handle larger volumes while retaining the Paul name in land purchases.

George H. Paul Co Omaha Nebraska International Fund & Investment Co John H Shary The International Co Paul Company Gulf Coast Paul Paul Comny Shary International Land & Investment Co Paul Co

Paul confirms Shary as right man to lead colonizing department

Mr Paul expresses relief and confidence that Mr Shary is the right man for the colonizing work. He says the Paul general offices will stay with a full staff, keeping this city as the headquarters of the institution.

Paul Alee Shary Paul General Thia City

Five Burn to Extent In Home Family Tragedy at Wayne

Mrs Frank Hicks and four children perished in a Wayne Kansas house fire caused by a stove explosion. The husband escaped with severe burns while attempting to save them. The Concordia Kan dispatch notes the incident occurred on an early 11th day with the family dwelling in Wayne.

Concordia, Kan, der Frank Hicks Wayne

Foley's Urino Laxative for Women and Children

Lem mon's Pharmacy advertises Foley's Urino Laxative as a pleasant tasting third action laxative for women and children. It claims to cure constipation and promotes avoidance of harsher parkatives like pills and tablets.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

Lyngby Reappears at Council Bluffs After Mystery Exit

Former Danish vice consul Lyngby resurfaces in Council Bluffs. His sudden departure earlier drew public attention. he hints at avoiding discussion, claiming long weeks aboard the Pacific and a plan to attend to private matters.

Council Courel Bluffs Dee Lyneby Council Bluffs Iast Pacific Wisconsin Connecticut Lytaby Etreles

Harness Dealers Form Iowa State Organization

Chariton and Winter harness dealers unite to form a state organization. Officers chosen for the year include A C Riebel Chariton as president John Catlin Winter as vice president and J W Boden as secretary and treasurer. A meeting is set for Des Moines on June 1 1910.

Chariton Dee Iowa

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