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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
5
Notes on visitors and residents in Washington Iowa including Mrs S K Statler Mrs Lael Rogers Miss Cora Olds and Mrs Kittie Henning. Local events include water rent reminder moving pictures sale at Klein Warren and a fire loss adjustment. Specialist Luella Shaw and Dr O W Smouse mentioned with brief weather update and real estate pitches.
The advertisement highlights a large selection of Christmas Post Cards at 18c per dozen and a fine line of Christmas Booklets 2 for 5c to 25c at Bradley Jewelry Store. Local notices list residents traveling, visits, and a wedding trip to Chicago with arrival and departure details.
A local ad touts reduced costs on meats groceries fruits and vegetables at the Royal store. The notice lists items such as coffee flour rice canned goods and nuts with prices including 25 20 and 35 cents for coffee 1.25 for large rice 10 20 cents for peaches and raspberries and 10 cents for nuts and candies.
Mrs. Samuel Hardy of Riverside Iowa suffered a stroke early Sunday morning and is unconscious. The illness shocks the family and prompted immediate news to children to come home as prognosis remains doubtful given her advanced age.
Georgia congressman introduces a resolution to amend the Constitution to forbid marriage between Negroes or people of color and whites. He denounces Johnson Cameron union in Chicago as slave-like and predicts a bloody, moral crisis and social collapse if such marriages are allowed to continue.
Richmond Virginia December 12 Governor Mann reprieved Floyd Allen and Victor Allen until January 17 to allow the state supreme court to consider petitions for new trials for the two condemned Carroll county mountaineers on the basis of newly discovered evidence.
New York reports a thief stole 10000 nickels saved since 1883 from Mrs Emily Kuhn. The loss included valuable jewelry while a collection of German coins was left untouched. The incident occurred in December.
New York December 12 Detective Michael Quinn shot and killed Charles Mitchell in a Columbus Avenue pawnshop after Mitchell reportedly drew his revolver as Quinn announced arrest. The shooting occurred quickly with Quinn firing before Mitchell could aim.
President Taft will depart Washington at midnight December 19 for Key West Florida then sail December 21 for Panama aboard the battleship Arkansas. Mrs Taft Secretary Hilles and likely several others accompany him in the party.
Fred Wheeler was found guilty of poisoning his wife in Rockford M4. The jury returned the verdict after an eight day trial with thirty-one witnesses for each side. Wheeler received a twenty five year penitentiary sentence.
Kansas City Mo December 12 John P Cudahy will receive 2 599 000 through a settlement of his father's estate. Mr Cudahy said he was satisfied with the settlement and his attorneys announced the result.
Mrs Clinton Rosette collapsed and died at her De Kalb home. Her husband, a former Ve Kath Chronicle founder and ex-president of the Illinois Press Association, had died years earlier.
The article notes a First United Presbyterian church society entertaining guests in honor of a bride to be Miss Blanche Stewart and mentions a home wedding at Mr. and Mrs. George Hopping with Grace Lea marrying Charles C. McKay. It also lists upcoming meetings of R C and several clubs with dates and venues.
A farm southwest of town hosts a gathering where the best wishes of a host of friends are extended to the popular young couple. The scene reflects community warmth and celebration from local residents.
A Kansas Capital panel features a brief exchange about pies and a can opener. The quirky dialogue hints at scarcity and humor in daily life.
Special train departs Washington at 6 45 p m for K P meeting. All K P s convene at Castle hall Friday night to perfect arrangements by order of committee 25503 J A Y ASHBY C
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