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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
8
A political appraisal highlights Theodore Roosevelt as a leader who centers government power in his plan. The piece lauds his diplomacy in foreign affairs and the global regard it earned him, noting his influence on policy and public perception.
The article lauds President Roosevelt as a Hamiltonian strongman pursuing centralized government power and broad regulatory aims. It lists major actions like the rail rate law, trust regulation, police measures against rebates, and foreign policy feats in China, Cuba, Panama, and Japan, noting his popularity and ability to rally public support across parties.
The article surveys Roosevelt era labor and regulatory aims including child labor limits, safety rules, and employer liability. It notes presidential push to shift rail and communications under federal control, expand merit-based promotions, and curb agency systems while urging further reforms for workers and industry.
Mrs Margaret Teal wife of theatre manager Ben Teal was found guilty of subornation of perjury in the divorce action of Mrs Frank Gould against her husband. She received one year in Blackwell's Island prison and fainted at verdict. Judge Foster imposed sentence. The state alleged Teal Mousley Miss Fleming arranged with Mabel D McCauslan to affirm witnessed conduct by Frank Gould in New Yorks Glenmore area last March to aid his wifes divorce case.
A parent questions why a boy was kept late after he failed to locate Moscow on a Europe map. The boy explains the teacher kept him. The parent scolds the teachers and remarks Moscow was burned down years ago, calling it an outrage to treat a child this way.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for throat irritation and persistent cough. It claims to clear air passages heal sore lungs and expel the cold with a yellow packaged Lemmon's Pharmacy endorsement.
Mrs H A Nagerhans and her young daughter from St Louis Mo have departed this morning after visiting at the home of W W Watson since last November.
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