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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1911

Page

1

Marble and Healy Return to Plot Lorimer Inquiry

Senate Lorimer investigation counsel John Marble leaves for Chicago to gather new evidence and meet Illinois politicians while John J. Healy may join later. They aim to map plans in Washington before the July 13 public hearing as other committee members tour New England and the Midwest on July Fourth.

Mr. Marble Mr. Healy Washington Johnn. Marble Lorimer Senate Chicago Marble Blackstone Lorime Mllinois Interstate Commerce Commission Altesed Corruption Fund John J. Healy Massachusetts Dillingham Vermont Kenyon Iowa

Cherry fund report details Cherry mine relief funds

LaSalle Ill July 5 The Cherry mine relief commission presents its annual distribution report Judge L Y Sherman chairs the panel During the year 81 final payments were issued ranging from 125 to 1495 Sixty two pensioner families remain Of the funds 100000 came from the Illinois legislature and 181538 from private subscriptions To date 51000 has been spent for beneficiaries leaving 200000 for pensions

LaSalle Ill Cherry Mine Relief Commission L. Y. Sherman Illinois

Newspaper Man Slugged in Gary After Jail Return

In Gary Indiana July 5 Diamond Bill Frazier fresh from Crown Point jail after perjury arrest in Valparaiso attacked Alfred Jones a newspaper man who fled to the police squad room. Emmet White safety commissioner witnessed the assault from near the city vet.

Gary Ind Crown Point Valparaiso Diamond Bill Frazier Bend Thomas E. Knotts Alfred Jones Emmet White Frevier

Antiques Thief Strikes Philadelphia Burglary Exposes Loot

A large antiques theft in Philadelphia's Fifth district reveals $50,000 in valuables taken from Francis Brewster's home at 214 South Seventh Street while the family vacationed in Bar Harbor. Police have recovered a significant portion of the loot. A second brief item reports ten year old Frank Pruitt drowning while swimming in Centralia Illinois.

Philadelphia Francis Brewster South Seventh Street Bar Harbor Centralia Bay Crowns Centralia Frank Pruitt Lucien Pruitt

Fifty Years Ago Today July 4 Fires and Salutes

An item notes vessels and warehouses burned in a blaze causing major losses near Rost Boston and a $500000 claim amid Independence Day celebrations. It also recalls a national salute in New York City. Also mentions Portland Maine celebrating its corporation centennial.

Boston Veterans of New York City

Grandstand Collapse at Reading Ball Park

A collapsed Reading ball park grandstand injures two and may kill. the top floor spectators escaped by jumping. The fall crushes those seated beneath as Reading and Lancaster teams and security staff rushed to help. Investigators find decayed supports in the stand.

Reading Lancaster

Missing Adams Express Messenger Believed Trapped in Chicago

Bronson Walker twenty four a missing Adams Express messenger is suspected to be in Chicago with detectives pursuing him. Authorities expect charges of forgery grand larceny and theft. He allegedly collected more than five thousand dollars on COD shipments and an additional bank entrusted funds. A forged railway receipt is suspected.

Shelbyville Ind Bronson Walker Adams Express Chicago Adame Express Company First National Bank Cincinnati

Weather Forecast Summary for Indiana Wisconsin

Indiana fair today and tomorrow with possible thunderstorms and southerly winds turning westerly. Wisconsin predicts local thunderstorms showers today and tomorrow with light to moderate winds shifting from south to west.

Indiana Wisconsin

Mrs Shonts Denies Divorce Plans In Paris Statement

In Paris Mrs. Shonts told a reporter no divorce suit has been filed nor contemplated. She plans to travel to New York in about two weeks with the Duchess de Chaulney and the young duke to stay at the Plaza. Her husband Theodore P. Shonts reportedly objected to family business arrangements and objects to further residences.

New York Paris wMren Theodore P. Shonts Shonts

Monodiet Guidance for Fasting Alternatives

Diet and health hints describe protracted fasting for older adults with obesity and no heart weakness, favoring a monodiet using buttermilk and gradual changes. Start with a pint twice daily, replace midday meal with oats and light foods, then adjust weekly to reduce meals and increase buttermilk, consuming slowly for fullness.

Man Aids Amanda Thinas in New York Career Revival

Mr Shotts assists Amanda Thinas, formerly Jean Gosetta Richmond, in rebuilding her career in New York after reports of past tortures. He notes successful ventures on the stock exchange and outlines new steps forward.

Shotts Fitnell Amanda ¢Thinas New York Jean Gosetta Richmond Tey Rich Exchange

Jewish Rabbis Seek Ban on Racist Caricatures in Shakespeare

The central conference of Jewish Rabbis urged barring caricaturing race from stage and textbooks, recommending elimination of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice as a text book due to perceived ridicule of Jews. New Mexico and Arizona constitutions were discussed for removal of offensive hymns, with a plan for a new hymn book for county synagogues. Committee chair Henry Meyer reported plans nearly completed.

New Mexico Arizona St. Paul Minn Central Conference of Jewish Rabbis Et Waal Algy Geeur Hha Henry Meye F Kumeaig City

Runaway Accident Claims Life in Peoria

A 52 year old man, a liquor dealer, died after a runaway incident in Peoria. Authorities report the morning accident involved a vehicle collision and the victim sustained fatal injuries. Further details remain scarce as investigators continue.

Peoria Wutuhaway

Crile Te Sey Vik Pens Flefegiod At Vitlelead Covers

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BALKS AT THE ALTAR Lady Constance Foljambe’s Wedding Sparked Rumors

London reports a July church gathering for the wedding of Lady Constance Foljambe, sister to the Earl of Liverpool, who failed to appear. A later note from her brother suggested she had indeed changed her mind, with confusion over the ceremony and a late message indicating a planned noon marriage in London.

Constance Foljambe London Earl of Liverpool W. Ko Hawkins Cotetatee Eart Liverpool Constance Felis Marsano Whitmeh

Convict Shot Deputy Sheriff and Threatened Victims

A Chester County convict named Geer fatally shot a deputy sheriff and threatened Arthas Maven and Mloe Seati. He was captured after being cornered by officers at Tanner where Geer claimed remorse for prior shooting and for harming Mayden, and said he would kill Miss Scott if possible.

Acan Chester Jame Fats N Sherif Arthas Maven Diainaver Mloe Seati J. M John Moore Wolf Geer Tanner Mayden Miss Scott

Taft's Indiana visit ends with strong reciprocity stance

President Taft spent a scorching day in Indianapolis meeting crowds at the Marion club reception and track events. He addressed a large gathering, defended tariff policy, criticized Canadian reciprocity, and stressed that duties should equalize conditions while praising union labor.

Indianapoli Taft Baw Washington Orman Zi Heeond Molor Marion Republican Mr. Taft Hoosier Harry D. Potender Mra Tutewller Mra. Tutewller Alurion Club Major Butt Taft Hien Njoy Compcumon

Harrison Home Ordered Sold in Indiana Partition Suit

Indianapolis July report states that the North Delaware street home of ex-President Benjamin Jarrison has been ordered sold. The decree comes in Judge Collier's superior court partition suit filed by Russell B. Morrison against Jarrison's other children.

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