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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
3
President Taft arrives in Chicago as guest of the Western Economic Society to outline reasons behind the reciprocity treaty with Canada. He plans a brief address to reassure Western farmers that the trade pact will not harm them and to oppose amendments delaying or weakening the bill.
Boston hosts hundreds of St Vincent de Paul Society members for a triennial conference. Inaugural services are tomorrow with the first business meeting Monday morning. Sessions run daily through next Wednesday focusing on charitable work and personal outreach.
Jefferson Davis Day marked in Atlanta and throughout the southern states as a legal observance honoring the birth of the Confederate president. The celebration reflects regional recognition of the historic figure.
Properly finishing wood work relies on knowledge of the right materials. The supplier notes their firm offers tight material for all kinds of woodwork and will gladly explain how to use them.
The text notes a holiday celebrated in multiple states including Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Texas and South Carolina reflecting broad observance across the region.
Henry Jamies a noted lecturer author and theologian born in Albany June 6 1839 centenary noted by Cambridge literary groups. He was father of novelist Henry James and died in Paris with funeral in Cambridge areas referenced.
About 24 000 children will join the annual June walks of the Newark and Essex county Sunday schools this afternoon. Hoy scouts in uniform will be a feature of the parades.
In Philippi West Virginia a week long celebration ended with a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of the Civil War battle of Philippi. Veterans from Union and Confederate sides participated in the observance. The battle occurred near Philippi on June 3 1861 when Barbour County lay in Virginia before West Virginia statehood.
The annual Bermuda Race begins in Boston today from Rowe's wharf at a new starting point. Entrants include Harold Vanderbilt's Venture and George S. Runk's Margaret. The sailing craft race starts now, with a motor boat race beginning at the same time.
The inaugural intercollegiate balloon race begins in North Adams Massachusetts under Williams Aeronautical society. All eastern colleges with aeronautical clubs entered compete for silver cups awarded to the balloon traveling farthest and staying aloft longest.
Sealed bids due June 7 1911 at 5 pm for a 2 story brick school and Sister house at the Catholic parish. Plans on file at Kalona Savings Bank Kalona Iowa and Holy Trinity Rectory. Committee may reject any or all bids. Peter Stahl Pastor Richmond Iowa.
June 3 Winnipeg reports forest fires raging in British Columbia with Arrowhead and Revelstoke areas in grave danger. Three thousand men fight flames as vast timber supplies burn and reports of deaths come in though unconfirmed. Also Embezzlement case: Ground Rivers, Michigan, May 1, Inestone Rivard charged with stealing $200 from Loyal Americans. waived exam and bound over to superior court. bond set at $300.
Stomach relief in a 50 cent box promises instant results and quick stomach building. Advert claims include relief from belching sourness heartburn heaviness and biliousness within days. Guarantee from Lemmon’s Pharmacy offers money back if not cured. Testimonial from Dennis Stephen of Coudersport Pa cites personal value of over $25.00 in benefits.
A long debate over a federal income tax amendment continues as several states inch toward ratification. Despite doubts in New Jersey and other holds, supporters say New York, Massachusetts and Minnesota may push the measure forward, with passage possibly by 1912.
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