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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1911
Page
5
Reports from Muscatine and Fairfield claim Thomas Hoskinson confessed guilt in the Theodore Gerisher homicide. Sheriff Campbell confirms a written confession exists, while Hoskinson’s attorney disputes any confession and questions state witnesses. Evidence suggests the officer may have been shot by someone else.
The Muscatine Journal reports Sheriff Vanatta saying Hoskinson admitted guilt but lacks a written confession. He notes visits by Jefferson county officers and Mrs Hoskinson, and says relatives persuaded him to plead guilty. The sheriff believes a jury trial is unlikely due to fear of harsh penalties.
A twentieth century sensation Merital Rheumatism Powders offered as a remedy for rheumatism in all forms. Promotes it as the best known aid for sufferers. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
James Bennett McCreary resumes Kentucky governorship after a 32 year gap. He was governor from 1875 to 1879 and later served in Congress and the U S Senate. He takes the oath and begins organizing offices with Col. Thomas Jefferson Smith as private secretary and Mrs Smith as hostess at the executive mansion. Ex Gov Willson departs Louisville to resume legal practice there.
A historic ad promotes ZEMO scalp tonic to cure dandruff and itching by penetrating the scalp to destroy germ life. It claims a single ZEMO application with ZEMO Antiseptic Soap will rid the scalp, urging readers to buy from McKithinsney Drug Co.
Advert says to cure a cold in one take with LAXATIVE BROMO tablets. Druggists refund if it fails. Grove's signature on each box. Price 25 cents. EBW.
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