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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1913

Page

3

Bryan's Name Tied to Wilson Cabinet as Secretary of State

Princeton report says President elect Wilson acknowledged Bryan under cabinet consideration while denying any offer from Col. House. Miami rumors cited. Bryan denies unauthorized reports and emphasizes Wilson will handle statements himself.

Florida Nebaraskan Bryan Princeton N. J Wilson William J. Bryan House Col. FE. M. House Miami Fla Brryan Colonel Bryan Washington Pla William Congress Ryan Philadelphia Henry FE. Alexander Trenton William J. Ilggan Preaumé Alexander

John Fairgrove Dead in Canada. built Arabian first steel steamboat

John Fairgrove aged seventy died in Plandston Canada. He built the Arabian the first steel steamboat sailing for the Great Lakes.

John Fairgrove Ottawa Ont Plandston Canada

Three Found Slain Then Suicide in Dangon

The bodies of W. Smith, his wife, and A. Kelly were found here. It appears Smith killed his wife and Kelly, whom he envied, and then died by suicide.

Dangon Y. T Smith Ae Kelly Kelly

MeNtenh olas Waives Extradition to Cleveland Case

James MeNtenh olas, facing a wider indictment in Cleveland for fraudulent use of the malls, agreed to waive extradition proceedings and return to that city.

Fosion James MeNtenholas Cleveland

Leuneh Founders Drown in Keugoon River Launch Sinking

A dispatch from London reports the drowning of 70 persons when a launch foundered on the Keugoon river. The tragedy occurred near Leuneh and is being investigated as a major maritime disaster.

Leuneh London Keugoon

Nagel Bars Castro Deportation Sustains Ellis Island Decision

Secretary Nagel ordered the deportation of Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela confirming the action by authorities at Ellis Island Castro refused to answer questions and did not clear up links to the death of Venezuelan general Parades Castro's lawyer George Gordon Battle said the fight continues with habeas corpus and certiorari writs prepared for federal judges.

Washington Charles Nael Department of Commerce and Labor Cipriano Castro Venezuela Casto Nagel Castro George Gordon Battle Ellis Island Federgl

James H. Berry Dies at Bentonville Arkansas

James I Berry former Arkansas senator and governor died at his home in Bentonville at seventy two after illness. He joined the Confederate army at Civil War start and was elected second lieutenant of Company E Sixteenth Arkansas infantry. He fought at Pea Ridge and Corinth where he lost a leg, later serving as major general commanding the Arkansas division.

Fort Simidt Ark James Ierry Ena Gual Arkansas Bentonville Sixteenth Arkansas Infantry Pea Ridge Corinth Mass Senator Perry

Wilson sanctions race set for Marblehead start

Boston announces that Sr. President-elect Wilton informed the international committee the winner’s cup may bear his name. The German American sonder yacht races open August 26 off Marblehead under the Eastern Yacht Club, which provides the trophy. The Kaiserlicher club will send three boats despite prior German difficulties.

Boston Jan. Sr Wilton International Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club Germany Kaiserlicher Club

Balkan Allies Resume War After Four Day Armistice End

London dispatch reports that the Balkan allies will renew hostilities in four days after rejecting the Ottoman reply. The Porte offers to cede part of Adrianople and to leave the Aegean islands to the powers while retaining the holy city. Greece demands full cession of Aegean islands and cites stalled peace talks. Revolt rumors and clashes near Constantinople widen diplomatic tensions as European powers brace for new conflict.

London Constantinople Porte Mahmoud Shefket Pasha Adrianople Daneff Turkey Midis Black Sea Rosoto Balkan Aegean Islands Venizelos Greece Tchatalja Constanze Roumania Nazim Pasha

Milwaukee engineer dies in fall on Milwaukee train

George Zugachwerdt of Kansas City Mo. an engineer on Milwaukee passenger train No 8 fell from the engine cab to a bridge over the upper race between Market and Court streets as the train neared Ottumwa Junction. An inquest returned a verdict of death from a cause unknown to the jury. Allen Lee of Chillicothe Mo. fired for Zugachwerdt and was in the cab when the fatality occurred. Lee testified that moments before the accident they watched a freight train on Burlington tracks and Zugachwerdt said they had a good engine on the train.

Altumwa George ZugachWwerdt Kansas City Milwaukee Market Court Streets Jefferson Street Ottunwa Junation Zigechwerdt Allen Lee Chillicothe Zugschwerdt Lee Burlington Zugachwerdt Mimpute

Reichstag Votes No Confidence in Government

Berlin January 31 the Reichstag passed a lack of confidence resolution by 212 to 97. It condemned Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg for opposing funds aimed at the Germanization of Eastern Prussia and for measures against Polish subjects.

Berlin Reichstag von Bethmann- Hollweg Prussia

JIM BROCKWAY A Rural Leader and State Politician

James Madison Brockway is described as a farmer from Louisa County who raises onions and cows. A Town legislator and charter member of the Corn Belt Meat Producers association, he is portrayed as frank and friendly with a lifelong farm background. He advocates letting women decide on suffrage, stating equality and the best direction of affairs for both sexes.

James Madison Brockway Louisa County Brockway Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association Mr. Brockway Towan Laura Jean Libbey State University of Iowa Des Moines Jorge

Young Man Burned To Death At Keokuk

Keokuk January 31 A young man thought to be Dan Brown of Howell Michigan died in a fiery blaze at the west wall of a new government lock under construction by the Mississippi River Water Power Co. His clothing ignited in a tunnel beneath the wall after a gasoline explosion. He climbed four cement stairs toward the top while his body burned, shrieking for help as several laborers could not reach him in time to save him.

Keokuk Dan Brown Howell Mich Government Lock Mississippi River Water Power Company

Time Tables for Gr and P Arrivals and Local Trains

Rail timetable excerpts list arrivals and departures for several services. It names trains numbers 2 4 8 9 12 13 22 30 46 49 50 56 61 81 82 88 89 91 92 with their routes and times, noting daily operation and Sunday exceptions.

L. Avent ST. In Pasa Lo'west Lim Os Suocckinen Mae Chicago Mdsa Milwaukee Moise Zasthbonad Lo West Lim Dvesecsell Ia F. L. Broadgats Escecses

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