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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
9
Kalona visitor Dunlap hubs in the city on business. Numerous shoppers and townsfolk visit Washington for holiday goods at Fox & Dewey with slippers advertised from 60 cents to 2 dollars. Community notices include farm sale plans, church events, school meetings, and travel plans of residents and visitors.
Henry S. Eagle, longtime county resident, announces his candidacy for County Clerk. He aligns with the Republican Party and plans to rely on GOP support in the June primaries. Eagle cites extensive business and clerical experience as preparation for the office.
A blaze of incendiary origin destroyed the open board of trade building at 428 South LaSalle street in Chicago. Hotels Kaiserhof Victoria and Stafford suffered damage and over a thousand guests fled to the streets. The fire began around 2 am and losses are estimated at 25000000 dollars.
Lawyer and diplomat John Bigelow died at his home in New York City today at age ninety four. The longtime figure in law and public service passed away in the metropolis.
Red Cross stamps for sale at Atchison and Finney shoe store on West Side support the new county hospital. P. KK. D. sisters organize sale with all proceeds aiding hospital improvements. Buy stamps to help the cause.
Cora Rector twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Rector died this afternoon at 3 oclock from appendicitis. The Rectors are newcomers to Washington and live on North Avenue C. A fuller obituary will appear in tomorrow's Journal.
Marjorie frets over a quarrel with Billy and cancels a book order, fearing forgiveness. A chance moment with Billy at her door leads to a romantic reading of Romeo and Juliet and a Christmas reconciliation fueled by genuine sentiment and shared gifts.
Percival Pollard, once literary critic for Town Topics and known for his critical work Their Day in Court, died after a stroke in Baltimore. He was about 41, educated in England, multilingual, and lived in Kansas City area for years. Survived by wife, son, and stepmother.
Philadelphia reports the United States Mint has produced bright coins for Christmas gifts. For weeks the mint has met demand as people favor currency gifts over other presents. Denominations range from gold pieces to the humble new penny, destined for households from the poverty stricken to the affluent.
In a Harper's Weekly excerpt, Willoughby is acquitted of assault and battery on grounds of extreme provocation after testimony about Slithers making about five million from a gold mine. The exchange notes Slithers' wealth and his alleged “resting on his ore” status, framing the case and the court’s decision.
A South Carolina man has patented a metal shingle that resembles wooden shingles in size and shape. The metal shingles interlock with a system of ribs and channels for secure fitting.
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