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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1909

Page

8

Naval War in Congress and the Latters Ambitions

Washington dispatch outlines Senator Rayners push to honor Admiral Schley with a vice admiralcy in a naval bill. It notes Foraker's committee positions, Alaska road lobbying, and the Enlisted Naval Academy bill by Fulton. It mentions Byran and Roosevelt as future senators and Roundup autos for government use.

Washington Rayner Winfield Scott Schley Dewey Bob” Evans Admiral Schley Brooklyn Santiago Bay Senate Hale Promply Navy Alaska Oregon Congress Valdes Nome Foraker Ohio Pacific Islands Porto Rico Burton Tower Senator Foraker Bis Cummins Iowa Allison Theodore Roosevelt William J. Bryan Fulton Oklahoma Naval Academy Seacoast

Cooper Sharp trial to hear sixty witnesses in weeks long case

In the Cooper Sharp trial for the Carmack slaying, the defense lists about sixty witnesses and the state fifty two. Arguments likely start in two weeks and may last a week amid many attorneys. Jurors, farmers by occupation, are kept indoors until Judge Hart orders daily walks.

Nashville Tenn Cooper-Sharp United States BE. W. Carmack Hart

Mock Navy Wedding Stirs Fort Monroe Circles

At Fort Monroe Virginia a pretend wedding in the Chamberlin hotel parlor involved Midshipman Robert S. Young Jr of the North Carolina and Miss Margaret Connel of Scranton Pennsylvania. Officials noted a naval chaplain named by the propagator did not exist, revealing the prank.

Fort Monroe Chamberlin Hotel Robert S. Young, Jr North Carolina Margaret Connel A. J. Connel Scranton Heutenant Allen Navy

Ethel Roosevelt Engagement Rumor Circulates

Friends acknowledge talks that Miss Ethel Roosevelt may wed William Phillips while his denial comes from the White House. Phillips, third assistant secretary of state and Harvard man, is a grand nephew of Wendell Phillips and has been seen with Miss Roosevelt in social circles. Formal announcement is anticipated after Easter.

Boston William Phillips Ethel Roosevelt Phillips Miss Roosevelt Wendell Phillips Harvard White House Alice Nicholas Longworth Washington Ethel

Plan Booth Arrest Today In Fish Trust Case

W Vernon Booth and Frederick R Robbins are indicted by Cook county grand jury for conspiracy to obtain money by false pretenses. They allegedly extorted $300,000 from Continental National Bank using false statements and face penalties of up to five years in prison or a $2000 fine. Both bonds set at $25,000.

Fish Trust Chicago W Vernon Booth Frederick R. Robbins A. Booth & Co Cook County Grand Jury Continental National Bank

Carnegie Foundation Pension List Adds Seventy-Eight Retirements

New York March 1 The third annual report of the Carnegie foundation shows seventy eight names added to the retiring allowance roll at a total of 113765 dollars. The pensions include fifteen widows of professors.

Carnegie New York Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching

Mothers Who Have Daughters in Winchester

Letters from mothers and girls praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for reproductive health issues. The ad touts cures for irregular periods, cramps, backache, and fatigue, urging readers to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Winchester Ind May Deal Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn Mass

Snow White Coal Wagons Spark Cleaner Chicago Effort

A Chicago fuel company with 409 wagons announced a cleaner city program. It delivers coal in snow white bags from snow white wagons driven by uniformed teamsters with white gloves. Horses are coal black with white harness, hooves oiled, and tails brushed.

Chicago

Democratic Senators Stand Pat Over Quorum Break

Eight Democratic senators who fled Tennessee to Kentucky to avoid arrest say their aim is to block Republican participation in the election of Democratic primary election commissioners. They warn they may stay away from Tennessee for a year if needed.

Hopkinside Tennessee Kentucky

Snap Bean Farm to be bought as Har ris memorial

In Atlanta on March 1, the Snap Bean Farm and the Sign of the Wren's Nest, home of Joel Chandler Harris, will be purchased by friends of Uncle Remus and given to the public as a memorial to the noted author.

Atlanta, Ga Joel Chandler Harris Remus S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Steamer Heredia Ashore at Cape Gracia Bend

The steamer Heredia with forty five passengers and a large cargo is ashore fifteen miles from here near Cape Gracia Bend. The double hull protected most of the vessel as only the outer hull was smashed and all passengers are reported safe.

Nicaragua Heredia Cape Gracia Bend

Geronimo the Apache Chief and His Long Fight

Geronimo the Chiricahua Apache war chief of the southwestern tribes earned a grim reputation for cruelty and endurance. Captured repeatedly, he evaded U.S. forces until final surrender in 1886 under Lt. Col. Lawton and Lt. Wood. His escape feats included riding 500 rifles on a horse and a 40 mile run in a day as he and his bands slew dozens.

Geronimo Ort Sill Lawton Okla United States H. W. Lawton Leonard Wood Wood Chal-o-Row Mangus-Colorado Arizona New Mexico Mexico Old Cochise Natchez Crook Canon de Los Embidos Nelson A. Miles Miles Washington Wilcox Ariz San Bernardino West Fort Mekens Fort Marion Fla Fort Sol General Wood

Britons Honor Poe At London Authors Club Dinner

London March 1 The Authors' Club of London will honor Edgar Allan Poe with a dinner program centered on his Ifs and Works. Patrons include Joseph Chamberlain Mrs Humhry Ward Justin McCarthy Lord Fairfax Lady Essex Mrs Cornwallis West and William Archer.

Authors’ Club of London Authors’ Club Edgar Allan Poe Joseph Chamberlain Humphry Ward Justin McCarty Lord Fairfax Lady Essex Cornwallis-West William Archer

Two Professors Arrested For Aiding Exams

In New York on March 1 Charles G. Christie and William J. Kearney professors at St Francis College, Proolyn, were jailed on charges of unlawfully aiding students to pass state board of regents examinations. About twenty students are alleged to have been aided.

New York State Board of Regents Charles G. Christie William J. Kearney St. Francis’ College Proolyn Raymond Street

Taft Buys Milfer's Sheep Shearing at New York Sale

Charles P. Taft brother of the president elect paid $27,000 for Milfer's Sheep Shearing the top price at Henry Graves collection auction in New York. Forty nine paintings sold totaling $253,250 under the American Art Association with an agent for Taft.

New York Milt Charles P. Taft Milfer Henry Graves American Art Association Taft

Foley's Orino Laxative credited for child’s recovery

A parent from Casimer Wisconsin reports a three year old boy with severe constipation and high fever was saved after taking two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative. The next morning the fever disappeared and the child recovered fully. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorsed the product.

Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wis. Lemmon

Hanley's Political Primer Traveler Heads to Des Moines

Lewis Eagle rode to Des Moines this morning to visit relatives for several days. J A McCaleb joined a West Chester trip the same morning to spend the day away.

Lewis Eagle Des Moines J. A. McCaleb West Chester

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