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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
2
Advertisement describes stomach troubles caused by food fermentation and sour stomach. It promotes Pape's Diapepsin tablets costing 50 cents, claiming the Triangules digest 3,000 grains of food and end misery within minutes after a meal.
The McKinley National Memorial association failed to buy the McKinley home from Mrs. M C Barber for 25000. Heirs refused the price, court action led to a partition order by Judge Harter. A partition board will start work immediately, signaling an auction of the McKinley holdings.
Mark Twain was named president of the Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noises at its first anniversary. The St Regis event praised youth support and progress in reducing city noise, with Health Commissioner Darlington noting hospitals report less streetcar racket and suffering. Mazagan report notes Hafid threats as Moroccan governor resists surrender of garrison, prompting consulate shelter appeals.
An explosion in gas at mine No. 3 of Cia Carbon de Sabinas in Rosita Sabinas Coahuila Mexico traps about 200 workers underground with fears of heavy casualties as rescue efforts continue.
Robert Welch, charged with burglary, escaped from the Nashville Alabama jail during a jail delivery. A planned general escape failed as not all prisoners were in the corridor, preventing others from fleeing.
In Lafayette Indiana Louis Schutz who was wounded in a shotgun discharge in a rear yard suit against Ernest Godman lost. The jury found for Godman with Schutz claiming a trap gun injured his leg in a dispute over renting a house next to Godman’s property.
Freight Trainee Manager Tittemore testified for the railroad before Interstate Commerce Commissioners Lane and Clark. He said a direct benefit would come from a new tariff plan, prompting Commissioner Lane to suspend the proceedings until the revised rate schedule is perfected and submitted. Success hinges on agreement between Des Moines officials led by E G Wylie and N P Guhernsey and railroad officials.
New York announces a final effort by August Belmont to sell the Steinway tunnel running from Forty-second Street to Long Island City. Belmont earlier named 8 million plus, then reduced by a million, with a new price likely lower. A second proposal asks for city Belmont partnership to operate cars through the tunnel with shared operating costs and profits.
The school announces the winners of the spelling contest. Top honors go to student competitors from grade levels with standout performance and clear improvement showcased during the event.
The second ward spelling contest showed Wallace school leading in fifth, seventh and eighth grades while South won the sixth grade. The final test will be held near the end of March.
Community notices list farm loan reference Morrison and a call to help boys buy uniforms for a band concert on March 6. Several travel and visit updates follow: L. Garrett of Sigourney left for Fairfield briefly. Margaret Meyer of Keota travels to Mt Pleasant. Emery Turner of Wenona visits his uncle A M Turner for about a month. Mrs Frank Baty travels to Chicago for two weeks, escorted part way by Miss Martha Brindley who continues to La Grange Ga.
Mrs. R. A. Riley reports the annual Iowa picnic at Eastlake near Los Angeles drew a big crowd including ex Governor Boies who, though frail, spoke to an ovation. Officers for the year include President Hi Stutsman and Secretary C. H. Parsons. The guest list features numerous Washington residents and attendees.
Albion Washington February report tells how Archie McAvoy, once a Iowa boy, reconnected with his mother and sister in Colfax after 30 years apart. He is now a prosperous farmer near Colfax while Joe Schloesser thrives in Troy Idaho noting both men’ s success.
Cures the most obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system. Mildly laxative. Guaranteed genuine in the yellow package. Sold by all druggists.
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