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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1910
Page
3
An old verse riff critiques Nero Fiddling as Rome burns and fire chaos unfolds. It muses on whether action or composure matters, praising calm strategy and suggesting resilience when disaster looms, ending with a wink at retreat to "Woney Walk."
New York report details a burglar who shot Moses Gootman and wounded his son Isaac during a kitchen struggle at 16 East One Hundred Ninth Street. Gootman, a shirtwaist manufacturer on Broome Street, feared a break in and may have known the assailant. The killer remains at large. motive and suspect unknown.
Police and East One Hundred Fourth Street reserves rush to a Harlem burglary where Moses died and his son was wounded. Dr Conart operated. the burglar fled, leaving only a pocketbook. Isaac Gootman was too weak for questioning.
A vintage testimonial touts Hyomei as a miracle cure for colds, coughs, and bronchitis. The letter from FF. W. Mager of Cincinnati praises instant relief after using the inhaler and Hyomei, urging others to buy the complete outfit for one dollar with money back guarantee.
Boston officials propose football rule changes to reduce injuries ahead of the Football Rules Committee meeting in New York. Suggestions include removing exhausted players, increasing kicking, and restricting mass plays while urging proper protective clothing and better practice grounds.
New York hosts the first world championship pool match in years at the New York Theatre Concert Hall. Champion Thomas Hueston faces Jerome Keogh of Rochester in a 600 point bout over three nights with a $1000 purse and a $250 side bet. The Home keepers' Association backs the event, led by Jack Doyle who arranged the bid and will manage the match.
In St Paul on January 31 experts note large Finn immigrant movement fleeing Russia. Thousands seek U S work, many taking lumber camp jobs or staying with relatives who fronted funds. Authorities expect spring exodus to grow as Finland’s laborers migrate.
Washington January 31 The House Committee on Rivers and Harbors has completed and will report a bill carrying between 80 million and 40 million dollars to enable Army and Navy engineers to carry out important waterway projects. The committee has included only those amounts that engineers can spend in the next fiscal year.
Wilmington Delaware January 31 This state joins the white plague war in earnest and tomorrow will send out a passenger car of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company fitted up as an exhibition to educate the people about care and prevention of tuberculosis. The car will tour every town along a railroad line in the state.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops the cough heals the lungs and expels the cold. It urges taking it at first sign of a colt and notes availability at Lemmon's Pharmacy and Kilinney Drug Co.
Paris faces months of disruption as roads and buildings lag in restoration after reorganization. Observers warn of unrest if delays persist, with Orleanists suspected of seeking a monarchy restoration amid police and trade turmoil. Prefect Lepine remains popular as relief efforts ease tensions.
Claim guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertisement promotes PAZO ointment priced at 50 cents with a refund option.
An old remedy using sage and sulphur for hair darkening and growth is now offered as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or one dollar, or direct from Wyeth Chemical Co. Readily available in modern labs, recommended by McElhinney Drug Co.
Washington January 31 Captain Joseph H Shipp former Tennessee sheriff and Deputies Luther Williams and Nicholas Nolan who had been held in the District of Columbia for contempt of the Supreme Court in connection with the lynching of Bward Johnson a negro at Chattanooga were released and immediately returned to their southern homes.
A notice promotes an entertainment and supper at Salem school two miles south of Richmond on February 18. Father Abbey, Teacher Foley's Kidney Remedy advertisement claims cure for kidney and bladder troubles and urges immediate use to avoid Bright's Disease. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKilhenney Drug Co. are listed as sources.
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