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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
4
Last day to try Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets free at the drug store. A candy like tablet that dissolves quickly to soothe inflamed stomach tissues, prevent gas, and restore normal digestion so you can eat and sleep better. Buy at any good drug store.
A former Iowa lad, now a young aviator, aims to make good with Gooden Aviation in the western region. He seeks advancement and notable air service opportunities this month.
Washington reports June 3 to 16 detail a farm work issue solved by girls assisted by Colme. Senators Kenyon of Iowa and President Taft eye quick travel for speeches at Waterloo and Baltimore. Taft plans Chicago June 4 stop then Iowa appearance June 5 before dairymen convention.
Fifty years ago today on June 3 a privateering schooner named Savanneh was captured off Charleston bearing letters of marque sewn by Jefferson Davis. The period also saw the death of Senator Stephen A. Douglas in Chicago and General Caceres's oath as Peruvian president.
The article notes Chan was to go to trial Wednesday but requested another hearing. It reports a signed confession to County Attorney Guthrie and that much of the session covered drafting a jury. O Callaghan, Rhodes, and two escaped convicts Tom Hateh and Peter Juhl remain not located.
George Mogridge, eight years as superintendent of the Glenwood state school for feeble minded children, was reappointed for four years by the state board of control. His term was due to expire soon. State institution superintendents will meet in Des Moines to attend a two day quarterly conference.
Keokurk County resident Bervi Wil ate, the world’s youngest aviator, built a biplane with Edward Louden. He flew around a two and a half mile course at Dominieu field without repairs. A Catalina flight could earn $1 500 for a new engine and further aims include a San Diego crossing for $2 500.
The Greatest Clinical Hospital in the United States designed for the State University of Iowa by the board of education. A new wing nearing completion and an eastern ward extension are planned to give the hospital 300 feet east and west by 200 feet north and south, three and four stories high.
In Mount Vernon township Iowa three girls aged 12 to 15 were observed working in a field driving teams of four horses to a harrow pulverizer and stirring plow while a boy plowed corn. They appeared happy and skilled with the teams, though concerns over child labor in farming were noted by visitors.
James O Callaghan former clerk to Polk County treasurer and brother of baseball magnate Robert O Callaghan was placed on trial on June 3 charged with complicity in a dynamiting and robbery attempt on the Polk County treasury. Al Rhodes, arrested with O Callaghan, remained in custody.
Calmar Iowa June 3 two killed and two fatally injured when a Milwaukee train struck the buggy carrying the Henry Wesselman family near Fort Atkinson John Wesselman seven and crippled Jennie twelve are dead Mrs Wesselman dying and Mr Wesselman not expected to live Two other children escaped with minor injuries One horse was killed and the buggy splintered after the frightened team dashed across the tracks in front of the engine.
Riverside Leader notes the St James dramatic club of Washington presented a lively three act comedy Captain Racket at St Marys hall Tuesday night. Critics praise the ensemble led by Nelswanger with standout turns by John M Batley and Celeste Cruz. The cast included Tolman, Jack Kelley, Leonard Batley, Paul Craty, and Miss Henke in a bustling, humorous performance inviting future audiences to return.
Local thunderstorms today in Indiana with potential fair weather tomorrow. Nimoig and Wisconsin expect generally fair conditions today and tomorrow with light variable winds.
Local figure Shorty Blank, known for nearly all town productions, starred in a recent performance with one of the leading roles. After makeup removal he was told, You should not stay in this town, you should be in Philadelphia or New York. The room emptied as the elder observer noted actors are dead, while a chorus of distant imagery praised theatre’s timeless craft and W. C. Mehurdten’s reverent tokens.
Tom Weldon ferries a tale of a young man losing 61 in a street incident near Philadelphia. He tries to pay with mixed coins from pockets and a waistcoat as he jokes about a penny and an evening paper. Later a bashful suitor blankly asks to kiss a Venusian companion, then pretends to joke when fleeing.
In a Scottish parish collectors seek kirk donations when met with a wretched hut. The old man refuses whisky and snuff, offering two pence to Sandy the barber if he will shave him himself. The story highlights frugality and humor in a small community.
A mild Englishman recalls a witty remark about an author’s red hair and later steers conversations to library topics. At a later gathering the same quip resurfaces with a slight change, prompting a triumphant delivery about the author’s red hair and books.
Senator John Kern recalls Dan Voorhees asserting that more Democrats than Republicans from Indiana enrolled in the Union army. In Sullivan county a Democrat in attendance confirms the claim stating they drafted.
In York Harbor a visitor who wrote books is believed by locals to be a bird not a man. Cap'n Brooks recalls the writer's sociable visits while the stranger asks about an osteopath at the harbor and later discovers a newfangled doctor instead.
A law professor quizzes his class and admonishes a sleepy student in the rear. The student replies that he could answer but notes a “difference of opinion back here” as the room hums with whispers.
A Scottish estate tale recalls a master who discovers overtime charges for theater tickets given to workers. A jovial piper, paid for Saturday night revelry, forgets the Sabbath and plays a morning tune, prompting the master to cry out and a comic exchange ensues about the commandment and the pipes.
Lord Chesterfield buys a crude Adam and Eve painting in an obscure London street. He adds a grand pedigree line claiming Adam de Stanhope of Eden and Eve as his ancestors and sends the spoof portrait to his proud relative.
A woman in a New York hotel tries to cash a Denver bank cashier check. The cashier notes the check is unsigned, though the woman presents a letter from the cashier claiming to enclose the check. She suggests pasting the signature from the letter onto the check to validate it.
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