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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
6
Wopeka Kansas January fifteenth reports Isaac E Lambert Emporia attorney and politician dead in the Copeland hotel fire. Fourteen guests injured but expected to recover. State Senator J W Stewart rescued editor T B Murdock and editor W Y Morgan and Mrs Morgan by leaping to a mattress on a adjoining roof. Morgan woman injured leg.
The Russian vice admiral who led the fleet in 1905's Sea of Japan battle is reported dead in St. Petersburg. The era's trials centered on alleged cowardice by him and his officers, with pleas and commutations shaping the verdicts.
Modena Missouri January 15. John Brooks a farm hand drove his employer off the premises at gunpoint and killed Mrs. John Thompson an invalid and Butler Thompson before killing himself. Brooks was driven mad by drink.
Louis W. Hill, president of the Great Northern railroad, will pay fare on his own road. He told Governor Johnson he would accept an appointment to the state highway commission.
A Sunday School lesson summary prompts reflection on Jesus impact and God turning evil into good. Questions explore crucifixion, conviction, repentance, Holy Spirit, salvation reach, exhortation, fellowship, and communal sharing as the early church’s example with directing prompts for members of the International Newspaper Bible Study Club.
Henry Rowland recounts a Black Sea motor trip where a large school of porpoises plays around the boat in glassy calm water. A crafty youngster performs a bow ride, while the narrator notes the animals’ kittenish antics and warns of water intake during speed runs.
The article explains how fast locomotives scoop up water for steam, noting engines can require around 8,000 gallons (245 barrels) for about two hours of running roughly sixty miles. It discusses the burden of transporting such large water quantities and the desire for newer supplies.
The text instructs cleaning gold or silver lace by dropping it into a pint of boiling water with white soap and ammonia. Do not rub the lace, rinse carefully, and pin to a towel to dry. It mentions using warm spirits of wine to remove tarnish if needed, though ammonia often removes dull luster and may affect silk thread woven in the lace.
Instruction on keeping salt in saltcellars dry by placing ten to twelve pieces of rice in each cellar. The rice prevents moisture from clumping salt, helps break lumps, and keeps salt fine through the cover holes.
In the Auka coal mine at Veszprem Hungary an explosion of fire damp followed by a dust blast trapped 240 miners. Sixteen alive workers and the bodies of forty five have been recovered so far. The fire is confined to one section and rescue efforts continue for the others.
Nine inmates in Thomson Georgia escaped after burning the jail door to the outside sheet iron. Three of the escapees faced murder charges and two faced arson. One prisoner returned to the jail and two were recaptured.
Springfield announces state pardon board secretary Snively states no recommendation for Paul Stensland's pardon. Stensland, imprisoned in Joliet penitentiary for embezzlement, remains jailed as board declines to favor clemency.
United States transport Celtic arrives Messina today with relief supplies for earthquake victims.
The forecast says Illinois and Indiana will be cloudy and much colder. Lower Michigan will see snow near the lake. Wisconsin faces a cold wave. Iowa will have snow in the western portion.
Chicago market data shows winter and spring wheat prices by sample, corn and oats prices, and hogs cattle sheep quotations with ranged receipts. East Buffalo figures list cattle hogs sheep and calves prices, with market notes. Elgin butter market prices for creamery and dairies are included.
Regular conclave of Bethlehem commandery will be held Friday evening January 15 at 7 30 for business. Installation of officers and closing with work in the order of Red Cross on three cand dates. Fresh roasted peanuts 10c a lb at the Palace.
Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for deep seated coughs and colds claiming no case has become pneumonia after use. Customers are urged to call CITY 808 line and leave orders, with Frank Rogers handling prompt delivery.
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