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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1912
Page
2
Fifteen horses were killed or fatally wounded in a mysterious raid at a transfer company stable on North Green Street. Fifty horses escaped, two suspects are in custody, and investigators seek motive amid disrupted operations and recent employee discharges.
In Cleveland on Euclid avenue a lone rat disrupted traffic for ten minutes as a frightened female driver tried to move her maroon auto. The rodent appeared on the steering wheel and seat, prompting bystanders to pelt the car with objects while she called for rescue.
In Norristown Pennsylvania Clarence Pickell a doorkeeper is held on $200 bail for alleged assault and battery after a confrontation at the borough centennial celebration when Mrs Lillie Major and others claim they were denied lower-floor seats.
Montclair New Jersey men Joseph and Angelo Picola began erecting a $14,000 business block financed from profits earned in their shoe shining parlor.
In Deep River Village a six month fat cutting contest pits two teams of women led by Mrs Ernest Prann and Mrs James H Messenger. The standings keep changing with weight losses posted in the village grocery. The butcher opposes the diet and blames falling sales on the no-breakfast plan.
An expert argues cities should regard civic beauty as an asset and advocate unity over individual action. He cites Paris as a model and urges collaborative city planning by architects landscapists traffic experts and engineers to address modern urban redevelopment challenges.
Los Angeles county supervisors authorize the forestry commission to buy 500 date palms at one dollar each for planting along the San Fernando road. The piece urges more ornamental trees on roads and parks, noting Southern California’s transformation and the need to beautify highways for tourists.
The piece argues small towns need not be ugly and railroads should plant trees along routes. It praises shaded streets in Lawrence and Manhattan, noting well kept lawns and clean streets reflect the trees' example and elevate civic spirit. It envisions arbor specials improving western rail travel.
The Stavanger electric light plant seeks city council approval to contract up to 100 horsepower at 6.75 dollars per year per horsepower for heating homes and business buildings. Plans include heating government and city buildings. Stavanger, population 38,000, has water power to supply 25,000 horsepower for electricity.
The Vancouver Sun notes cities show neat front yards with emerald grass and flowers while back yards are dirty with ash heaps and refuse. The piece argues this contrast reveals urban hypocrisy as the pleasant fronts mask neglect behind.
Ten Lascar sailors aboard the British steamer Indra were arrested after attempting to desert at Point Breeze. They wore colorful headscarves and half naked garments, claiming the captain forbade shore leave. They accepted 30 day sentences. captain and chief officer testified they refused leave and caused a disturbance.
Spokane report notes Japanese restaurant owner S Kono plans to wed his fiancée at sea to satisfy immigration rules. He carries four foot long sheets of Japanese silk with their names written, says the marriage will occur aboard a ship beyond U S waters at least three miles from shore after meeting legal steps.
In Los Angeles Father Edward H. Brady of St. Vibiana's cathedral is appointed as Special policeman by Chief Sebastien. The police commission confirms the badge of office as part of forming a citizen auxiliary to aid regular police in maintaining order.
A Kittery Maine laborer has sent monthly contributions to the federal treasury for over a year to be deposited in the conscience fund. In a letter to President Taft he said he wished the money to reach its proper destination, as he has hard work saving it.
A reporter questions a driver about a collision and speed near fifty mph. The driver cites a passenger named George Johnson, but authorities have not located him after the crash into a cornfield beside the road.
The strong minded woman insists on legal representation when hauled before the justice of the peace for speeding. She declares she would rather pay a lawyer $25 than a $10 fine. The judge agrees to represent her, joking he is the only lawyer nearby.
A dialogue asks about a boy's family crimes as a mock excuse for his behavior. The maternal grandfather is a highwayman, the paternal grandfather faces arson charges, and other relatives are named as a shoplifter and a counterfeiter. The reply attributes the boy's waywardness to moving pictures.
Report notes the city inspector licenses and oversees women who operate elevators in Milwaukee. The line echoes suffragette sentiment about women's independence. The source frames the development as progress for female workers and urban infrastructure crews.
A brief verse notes that philosophy carried him through life as he paid his way wherever he went. Now his funds are depleted yet he remains content with his state.
The judge asks the jury if a verdict is reached on theft while the foreman says no. A juror requests a search of each juror after noting a missing pocketbook overnight.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quotation ledger for Reister and Son Produce with unclear entries and garbled foreign characters. The readable portions indicate a focus on quotations and business listings rather than a complete narrative or event.
Market notes from Chicago on July 29 1912 show receipts 48 000 cattle 20 000 and sheep 25 000 with shipments yesterday 4 203 and 12 294 receipts yesterday. Prices range for cattle and hogs with mixed grades and weekly totals noted. overall tone indicates slower demand with declines of 5 to 15 cents in several categories and steady to weaker outlook for today and the week.
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