Much Destitution in the Holy City
Descriptive note reports severe poverty in Jerusalem with widespread hunger and hardship. Streets show visible distress as residents struggle for basic necessities amid ongoing shortages and political tensions.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
4
Religions Keep Sects Apart as Nathan Straus Aids Jerusalem
Nathan Straus after a visit to the Holy Land launches funds to aid poverty in Jerusalem where Muslims guard the Holy Sepulchre to prevent sectarian violence. He opens a health department and free soup kitchens for all faiths amid poverty and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holy Land
Nathan Straus
Jerusalem
Straus
Isidor
Mr. Straus
Iltth
Mecca
Mother’s Friend Promises Safe Crisis for Expectant Mothers
Health guidance urges mothers to prepare in advance of childbirth. It claims Mother's Friend eases ligament strain, keeps muscles pliant, prevents numbness, and calms breast inflammation. The ad promises rapid recovery and a healthy new mother, urging readers to write for a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD Regulator CO
Atlanta
Fair Thespian Case Involves Desertion and Lost List
Mrs. Davis contests desertion arguing no need to drag others into trouble. The case involves Alexander M. Davis of Brooklyn, awaiting trial for allegedly stealing a National Suit and Cloak mailing list of 100000 names worth about 25000 dollars. Police flagged the loss and a stool pigeon lured Davis to Albany to bargain with rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Davises
London
Alexander M. Davis
Brooklyn
National Suit and Cloak Company
Albany
Meeting for Men Sunday Afternoon at Nagies Hall
The committee announces a Sunday afternoon men’s meeting at 9 o’clock in HNagies hall with Mr J W Lemley leading. All men and boys are invited. Those who attend may gain value and receive blessings for supporting the Lord, with parks as a backdrop for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnagies’ Hall
J. W. Lemley
Riz
GIVES VALUABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
Dr. Max Pam of Chicago sends a 5000 gift to Catholic University to establish five scholarships. He plans to fund additional scholarships over four years for men who study social and economic problems. He warns against false leadership and aims to nurture qualified, principled leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Max Pam
Chicago
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic University
Pam
Man's Relation to Government and Property Examined
A historical column surveys the enduring themes of human relation to state authority and ownership. It explores how individuals balance personal liberty with civic duties and how property rights shape social order across eras.
Battle at Cross Keys in Shenandoah Valley history
Fifty years ago today June 1862 details a clash near Cross Keys where Confederate forces under Stonewall Jackson held Shenandoah crossings. Federal troops under General Shields pressed from the east while Fremont attacked, but Jackson repulsed the assault and countered toward Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Keys
Sthenuidedy Valley
Pre Tiivnt
Shields
Est
Stonewall
Jackson
Shenandoah
Fremont
Battle of Port Republic Recalls Jackson and Shields Clash
Fifty years ago on a Sunday in June, Jackson attacked Shields near Port Republic after confronting Fremont at Cross Keys. Jackson called in troops opposing Fremont beyond the Shenandoah, but Shields held, and Jackson retreated, destroying bridges to hinder pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Republic
Shields
Jackson
Fremont
Cross Keys
Shenandoah
Feder
Kealing Seen in Chicago Preliminaries at Convention
Republican national committeeman from Indiana Joseph B. Kealing is pictured in committee rooms in Chicago during convention preliminaries. Chamberlain's Tablets marketed for digestion and regular bowels, especially for middle age and older, are sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powel Clayton
Arkansas
W. Frazer
New York City
Coliseum
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Mr. Kealing
Indiana
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Chamberlains Liniment for Rheumatism Pain Relief
It states that at most one in ten rheumatism cases need internal treatment and recommends free application of Chamberlains Liniment with massaging at each use. Claims rapid relief of pain and soreness and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Brutes Attack Chicago Horses
In Chicago at Walsh Transfer Co. 150 horses panicked and stampeded. Fifteen were wounded by knives, one died and another was shot to end its suffering. Police attribute the attack to warfare between rival groups. George Setingia and Micheal Stopke arrested on suspicion as knife-wielders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walsh Transfer Co
George Setingia
Micheal Stopke
Mammoth Pearl Found by Clam Digger in Davenport
John Prince of Moline found a perfect globe shaped pearl weighing fifty grains while clam digging at Hampton Hill on Tuesday. He sold the gem to W. L. Gardner of LeClaire and F. Vetter of Muscatine for 1600 dollars. The pearl is hailed as one of the finest ever found in the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
John Prince
Moline
Hampton H Ill
Prince
W. L. Gardner
LeClaire
F. (. Vetter
Muscatine
Mississippi
Starness Makers to Name Officers at Iowa Gathering
Des Moines June 8. The Iowa Harness Makers Association meets in annual convention to elect officers for the ensuing year select the city for the next annual meeting and set the date. Nearly three hundred members from all parts of the state attend the session with committee reports on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Harness Makers Association
Falls from Scaffold Fatal for Des Moines Carpenter
Edward Wilkerson 58 a carpenter died at his Des Moines home from a scaffold fall. The accident occurred June 8 and the death is reported as instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Edward Wilkerson
Lockjaw Patient Improves After Brain Operation
In Council Bluffs on June 6, Mercy hospital reports that Clar ence Gross fourteen son of Dominick Gross of Pleasant township has shown improvement after a brain operation to combat lockjaw. Doctors say the prospects for recovery are most encouraging following a weeklong effort to save his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Clarence Gross
Dominick Gross
Pleasant Township
Mercy Hospital
Railroad Notes and Corporate Moves Across the United States
Railroads face losses due to dock worker strikes in England while The St Louis and San Francisco lines plan branch lines to Peoria and Springfield with freight yards at Peoria. Gulf & Ship Island spends nearly 750000 to improve Gulfport terminals including new pier and docks. Pittsburgh shippers sue Pennsylvania and Panhandle for alleged freight-rate discrimination within Pittsburgh switching limits. Western Passenger Association expands home-seekers fares to California and North Pacific coast points. Edson J Chamberlain named head of Grand Trunk Railway succeeding the late Charles M Hays. Pennsylvania Railroad reports a payroll with 2040 employees in 40+ years service and 489 over 50 years, plus eight over 90. Lackawanna Railroad releases 1912 Mountain and Lake Resorts edition with vacation guides and suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Western Passenger Association
Western Lines
Gould Lines
California
North Pacific Coast
Edson J. Chamberlain
Grand Trunk Railway
Chas. M. Hays
Mr. Chamberlain
New
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
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ERTY
Glossop of New York
Jordon JL. Mott
Mott Tran
Walter Bowne
Spa
Hector Fuller
Fuller
Matt
Bowne
East
Legion
Richard Harding Davis
Chicaso
Eaglen Hall
I W. Lem
National
Joseph B. Kealing
Starness Makers
England
St. Louis
San Francisco
Peoria
Springfield
Gulf & Ship Island
Gulfport
Miss
State Railroad Commission
Pennsylvania and Panhandle
Pittsburgh Shippers
Lackawanna Railroad
Madras
KLEIN
Clothiers
Standard Oil Company
Diana Corporation
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Washington, Iowa
Washington Telephone Farmers Mutual
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