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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
2
New Haven Conn Feb 8 A gift of 250000 from George G Mason of New York and William S Mason of Evanston Ill funds a new laboratory for mechanical engineering at Yale's Sheffield Scientific School. The gift is the largest to Sheffield after the Vanderbilt donation for dormitories.
Nimule Uganda February 8 Theodora Roosevelt leads a Smithsonian expedition on a ten day march through the jungle toward Gon. The journey follows a 108 mile route with plans to study wildlife and ecosystems along the path.
The Sunien scientific expedition advances through an un explored district as porters face heavy food loads. From Ninmule to Gondo koro the distance is about 108 miles, making this phase a harsh test of physical endurance for the party.
A 60 year old man, George Keidel, collapsed and died in the pew at All Saints Episcopal Church in Cleveland O as his daughter and grandson were being confirmed. The grandson continued with his duties in the choir as the body was carried out.
Patriotism Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery promises to build up the body with sound flesh and solid muscle. It warns against substitutes sold for extra profit and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser free with mail stamps to cover mailing costs.
Frequent notices in the Journal push Clifford Thorne as a Republican candidate for railroad commissioner. A long list of supporters from Washington County and state Republicans emphasizes his past party work and rate experience while urging the party to nominate him.
A large audience gathered at the Presbyterian church for a Christian Endeavor Society program featuring Vietrola views by Dr. Fraser Orr of New York. The lecture covered sites from Ireland to Constantinople with music by Caruso and others, ending with American scenes from the Cliff House to the White House.
A devotional note on daily preparation shaping long term outcomes. It asserts battles are won before they are fought and urges governing passions by managing habits and daily actions.
Washington February 7 The American Mining Congress secretary J F Gall calls for stronger federal and state action after the Cherry mine disaster killing 300 and follow up blasts in Colorado and Kentucky. He argues 15000 of 20000 coal mine deaths in ten years could have been prevented with safer practices.
Former heavyweight champion John L Sullivan married Miss Katherine Hartnett in Roxbury with a bishop officiating. The couple boarded the steamship Svernia for England after the ceremony.
About 150 students and tutors attended a dinner at the American College in Rome honoring Ex-Vice President Fairbanks. In his speech Fairbanks praised the Roman Catholic church as a great influence for good and civilization and lauded Catholic patriotism in the United States.
Stockholm reports King Gustavus taken ill with stomach catarrh that proved acute appendicitis. Doctors feared an immediate operation as royal family, who attended the opera the prior evening, were summoned to the bedside at 10 o clock.
Kalamazoo Michigan February 7 1924 George Watson a young man in Kalamazoo was sentenced to jail for one to fourteen years for enticing a 14 year old girl from school and forcing her to forge checks and pass them Authorities later rearrested him after probation and securing evidence The girl’s name is kept secret Scott introduces prohibition bill in Congress Feb 8 1924 Washington bill targets intoxicating liquors in Hawaii.
An old sailor cites common mistakes when grabbing a life preserver. He warns that lifting the ring over the head sinks a struggling swimmer and advises gripping the side vest and pressing with full weight to seat the ring properly and raise the wearer.
Guidance on estimating fabric needs by using newspaper to lay out patterns. Author suggests procuring material width, placing the pattern on paper with correct orientation, and using newspaper to waste nothing when costly fabrics are involved.
Paris reports flood relief funds exceed $800000 in foreign subscriptions. The Seine has fallen sixteen feet from its crest. The cabinet plans to ask Parliament for an additional $4000000 to aid flood victims.
The schooner Carrie A Norton bound for Jacksonville to New York with a lumber cargo ashore two miles north of False Cape life saving station. Captain Brown and his six men, including the wife, were rescued by life savers. Local news from Norfolk Virginia dated February 7 reports all aboard safe after the incident.
Willis L. Fowler aged 54 was arrested in Boston on charges of stealing 1300 dollars from Miss Mary C. Loneman of Quincy Illinois. Loneman said she traveled from Quincy to marry Fowler and gave a blank check for 300 dollars, which he filled to 1600 dollars and cashed before disappearing.
Part of a farm sold at public auction on Tuesday February 15 1910 at 10 am. Twenty one horses and mules, brood sows, one Jersey cow, eight dozen Plymouth Rock chickens and roosters, two bronze turkeys, seed corn and clover seed, buggy and harnesses, and other farm items. Terms include 10 months credit on larger sums with interest, discounted cash option, and lunch provided by West Chester M. E. church Ladies Aid. Auction conducted by M Holdlingier Frank Macon with Ralph Dougherty clerk.
Closing-out sale by John Titterington & Son and D F Macon on February 16, 1910 at the Thomas farm 8 miles west and 0.5 miles south of Washington and 1 mile east and 0.5 miles south of Dublin. Items include four horses and mules, five cattle, twenty-nine hogs, 11400 bushels of corn in crib, 16 acres in field, 40 acres pasture, 25 tons hay, farm implements, and poultry. Terms: cash or year’s time with 7 percent notes from date. Moriarty luncheon. Auctioneers: John Titterington & Son, D F Macon.
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