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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
4
A mother reads a UK style bedtime tale about three Teddy bears in a little girl's nursery. The bears fear losing their crib and toys when a baby sister arrives, but the sister grows fond, and the bears share tea, playtimes, and outings despite their once glossy coats.
Clarence Darrow of Chicago, chief counsel for the McNamara defense, is indicted by a Los Angeles grand jury on two counts alleging jury tampering and bribery of a public official. Bonds set at 10000 cash each, with Darrow surrendering and being released. McNutt and Young named as bondsmen. Also notes that McNamara dinamitng fund records have been largely destroyed and the grand jury may finish its work this week.
Prince Marcantani Colonna, hereditary assistant to the papal throne, dies in Rome. The pope sent a special blessing. He was beloved in Vatican and Quirinal circles and widely known across Italy. Coffroth bids for bantam title fight as Smith arrives in New York. Nation’s live stock value tallies at 200,601,000 head and 5.9 billion dollars. A Miss Kittle Ken repels a bandit and recovers $550. Johnson Flynn bout planned near Salt Lake with bids from Albuquerque Juarez and Hot Springs.
Druggists refund money if the remedy fails to cure. The box carries FE. W. GROVE'S signature. Each box priced at 2 cents.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Yar Compound as a remedy for constipation and related ailments. It urges regular bowel movements and features Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
President Taft visits Columbus with the Chamber of Commerce and local Republicans. He dedicates the new federal building and will speak at the Columbus bican Glee Club banquet this evening as preparations for the Jinley event proceed.
The President will travel to Akron tomorrow to address the Chamber of Commerce on the campaign issues before the country. He is expected to touch on topics shaping the national political debate during the visit.
Invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Matthews announce the marriage of their daughter Lulu G to Mr. John Mair of Arlington Wisconsin to be held at the Matthews home near Ainsworth at noon on Wednesday February 7 1912. The ceremony will be conducted at the family residence.
The Ladies' Aid of Lexington M E church postpones its Thursday Feb 1 meeting at Cal Griggs home. Also Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar to meet Tuesday Jan 30 at 7 30 PM for temple work. Poinsettia club hosts Thursday afternoon and Degree of Honor pie social set for Thursday evening at A O U W hall.
Captain C A Dewey held a competitive drill at the Company D Armory in the Commercial club gym. Thompson Brockhart won five dollars for best drilled man, Clyde Bickford two dollars, Virus Bradford one dollar. No squad prize awarded as eight-man teams failed to meet conditions. Sergeant John Hayes trained Company D last week. two non commissioned officer schools were held. Annual Company D inspection slated for late February or early March with 30 days notice expected.
The Verdi literary society seven miles southwest of town elected six week term officers last Friday. Elected were President Roy Libe vice president Ralph Palmer secretary Mary Fetters treasurer Bessie Longer sergeant at arms Charles McKay usher Will Longer critic Frank Libe janitor Manual Blick program committee Carl Libe Dessa Libe Della Fetters. The group plans Friday programs each week and will continue meetings through the winter with good attendance.
Casper Hensel aged 72 died this morning at six o'clock in the county home after an eight week illness from a paralytic stroke. He was a German native, long resident in America, unmarried, and had deposited funds with Kalona banker George Eglin to cover his funeral. Funeral is set for nine o'clock Thursday at the Richmond Catholic church.
A New York Mail remark on the growing profession of managing estates and incomes for idle heirs. It argues the work of preserving wealth can be more demanding than earning it and elevates those employed in the field above idle social preoccupations.
Federal hearing in Chicago over the new western freight classification sparks protest from nine state railroad commissioners led by Iowa’s Clifford Thorne. Chief Examiner Brown’s prior ruling triggers calls to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission as 900 railroads face 8 million dollar rate changes. The session resumes with objections to high farming implement charges and a push to study impact before Feb 15.
A humorous ode to barbers and their craft detailing the oddities of shaving styles the risk of mistaken identity and the barber’s role as the town’s most informed confidant. It lampoons barber life from tragic memories to comical lather and the danger of overthetop styling.
A historical clipping centers on the maxim Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty and warns against inaccuracy. The piece frames honesty as essential in reporting and public communication.
In the first appearance of the Athletic bowling team, the single men proved harsher opponents as the debut match ended in a 3-0 sweep for S. M. The score line is not fully listed.
Guayaquil dispatch reports Ecuador’s presidential election clouded by revolution. Provisional Gen. Montero governs the coast while Leonidas Plaza and Eloy Alfaro emerge as key contenders as U S forces arrive to guard interests. The war has cost many lives and cut the Quito railway.
A belated Thackeray centennial celebration will be held in New York under the Southern Industrial Educational Society. The tableaux feature characters from his novels with Col. Washington and Miss Mercer among participants. Proceeds go to educate poor whites in southern mountain districts.
A meeting is planned this evening at the Second United Presbyterian Church to begin organizing the men of the church in line with the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Pastor and leaders urge wide attendance to start the work.
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