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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1911

Page

3

Shanahan Heads Appropriations In Illinois House

Springfield Jan 6 David E B Shanahan of Chicago will continue as chairman of the house committee on appropriations a post held for three sessions Speaker Adkins said Shanahan remains best suited for the job. The house adjourned until Tuesday morning and filled staff posts while pending actions on seats held by Browne Wilson and Holtslaw. The senate committee asked Holtslaw to appear to defend his seat but he is expected not to attend.

Springfield David EB. Shanahan Chicago House Committee On Appropriations Adkins Sam Shanahan Nowork Oglesby Senate Lee O'Neil Browne Robert E. Wilson Holtslaw

Missouri rail board proposes bills to extend powers

Jefferson City January 6 H R Oglesby of the railway commissioners issues a statement outlining bills to be presented to the legislature. The measures would give the commission more authority over express companies and regulate charges and delivery. They also seek to curb long-held claims and delay in freight, and require coal weighing at destination to prevent shortages. Oglesby believes the legislature will grant expanded powers.

Jefferson City H. R. Oglesby Board of Railway Commissioners Commission Oglesby

Pomerene Nominated for U S Senate by Ohio Democrats

Atlee Pomerene of Canton was nominated for the U S Senate to succeed Charles Dick by the joint Democratic caucus of the Ohio legislature. He received 45 votes, the exact requirement, in a field of eleven candidates. Pomerene spoke to lawmakers after the caucus, saying he would not accept if he believed the people preferred another candidate.

Columbus, O Atlee Pomerene Canton United States Senate Charles Dick Ohio Pomerene

The Doctor's Viewpoint with Widow and Dr Crusty

A flirtatious exchange unfolds as a buxom widow asks Dr Crusty about flower meanings. The old bachelor claims ignorance and jokes that yellow signals jealousy rather than billousness.

Justice Edward B. Whitney Dies in Connecticut Home

Justice Edward B. Whitney of the New York County Supreme Court died at his Cornwall country home from pneumonia. He had been ill since Christmas. Born in New Haven on August 16, 1857, he was the son of Yale philosopher William Dwight Whitney and nephew of Governor Simeon Haldwin.

Cornwall Conn Edward B. Whitney New York County Supreme Court Whitney Gay White Dayton New Haven William Dwight Whitney Yale Philotopher Simeon Haldwin Connecticut

Cold Winter Hardship Strains Chicago Poor

In zero temperatures the cold worsens hardship for Chicago’s poor with thousands needing fuel and food. County agents report unusually heavy demand while charitable organizations intensify efforts to aid destitute families.

Chicago

Laxative Bromide Quinine Tablets Ad Note

Advertising copy for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising refund if not curing. Mentions Druggists refund policy and E. W. Grove signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove Sig

Remedy Prompts Action on Resolutions

The quoted remarks urge carrying out faint good resolutions. William argues the need to enforce them, stressing accountability and follow-through.

Auction Sale of Suits at The Asher Co

Auction sale of coats skirts rain coats silk waists and sweaters on Saturday afternoon and evening at The Asher Co. Those girls quote shows gossip chatter about a dancer named Tom and his dances last night and that he went home early after dancing once.

Asher CO

Rexall Mucu Tone Promises Free Trial If No Benefit

An advertisement asserts catarrh is curable through internal blood treatment and offers Rexall Mucu Tone free if not satisfied. It touts purifying the blood, reducing mucous discharges, and strengthening mucous tissues. The message urges testing the remedy at The Rexall Store Cook and Sherman corner of Spuare.

Rexall Cook & Sherman W. Cor Spuare

Jeroboam and Idolatry in Israel's Split Kingdom

A devotional study notes Jeroboam son of Nebat as the first king of the northern ten tribes, who led Israel into idolatry by setting up golden calves at Bethel and Dan. It contrasts this with biblical warnings about false prophets, the dangers of following human counsel over God’s, and the prophecies fulfilled from Jeroboam to Josiah, urging readers to trust Scripture’s precise fulfillments.

Shishak Egypt Jesus Temple Jexboam Nebat Israel Solomon Jerusalem David Bethel Den Xfil Jeroboam Cain Isa Shechem Abraham Jacob Penuel Joshua Joseph Josh Shimaria John iv Dan Jeroy Ahijat Paul Josiah

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