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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1912

Page

3

Italians in Chicago plan mass meeting over Wilson defamation claims

A mass gathering is called for Italians in Chicago to protest what they call defaming Italian citizens by Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey. The meeting will read and translate extracts from Wilson's history deemed insulting to Italians Poles and Hungarians. Friends of Wilson attribute the agitation to Hearst's anti-Wilson campaign.

Chicago Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Gov. Wilson Wilson Hearst

Iowa tax conference to be held in Des Moines

State tax commission issues a program for a March 20 and 21 conference at the Savery hotel Des Moines open to all taxpayers. Governor Carroll opens with a welcome. discussions cover local assessment separation of revenue sources and taxation of railroad terminals with several state and local officials and lawmakers on the program.

Tel Des Moines State Tax Commission B. F. Carroll M. H. Cohen J. E. Brindley State Board of Assessment and Review A. H. Davison State Tax Council Executive Council Kansas Tax Commission Samuel T. Howe Topeka Kan J. W Ganna Iowa Boards of Supervisors B. H. Hibbard Iowa State College Ames Thomas McManus Daugherty T. Meredith James Pierce Iowa Homestead James F. Parker J. PF. Ford Fort Dodge G. P. Wyckoff Grinnell Frank G. Pierce Iowa League of Municipalities Marshalltown C. H. McNider Mason City Nathaniel French Davenport Frank True Council Bluffs James CC. Davis N. W. R’y Co J. L. Parton Frank Canny Burlington Henry Wallace Wallace's Farmer Isaac A. Loose State University of Iowa Iowa City J. F. Webber Ottumwa John E. Brindley Secre Tary

Reconnaissance at Columbes triggers post abandonment

Fifty years ago today on March 2 Confederate commander abandoned a post after a reconnaissance by Flag Otter A H Foote along the western rotunda of Columbes on the Mississippi. Twenty five years ago today cabinets in the United States and Great Britain argued over the Newfoundland fisheries question.

Otter A. H. Foote Columbes Mississippi United States Great Britian

Federal forces occupy Confederate works in Columbus Ky

A Federal scouting party of the Second Illinois cavalry occupied the abandoned Confederate works at Columbus Kentucky. A strong Federal force under General John Pope appeared before the Confederate lines at New Madrid Missouri.

Columbus John Pope New Madrid

Bowling Congress Opens Tonight in Chicago

The twelfth annual American Bowling Congress tournament officially opens tonight in Chicago, running three weeks with a world championship on the line. Chicago leads with 234 clubs, followed by Milwaukee 35 and St. Louis 34. Illinois totals 267 clubs, and entries span multiple states plus Winnipeg and Mobile, marking broad national participation.

Chicago American Bowling Congress Congress Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland Louisville St. Paul-Minneapolis Fort Wayne Ind Columbus Ohio Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Michigan Kentucky New York Iowa Winnipeg Manitoba Aml Mobile Ala

Brigand Matteo Abarno Surrenders in Taxicab Robberies

Matteo Abarno, one of "the three brigands," surrendered to New York police and admitted his role in the taxicab robberies. He said he encountered the original robbers dividing loot in a saloon and bluffing them to hand over $19,000 under fear of exposure.

New York Matteo Abarno

Closing Out Sale at Davison Farm Coppock Iowa

A farm sale notice lists numerous horses including Norman and English Shire stock plus cattle, sheep, hogs, and machinery. Auctions begin at 10 30 with terms of ten months on sums over ten dollars and cash for small amounts. Sale hosted by Davison Macon Lonas with Jesse Davis clerk.

Coppock Washington John Deere Sodergren McCormick Iowa Central D. C. Davison Coppeck Iowa D. BF. Macon W. K. Lonas

Ministerial Association Meeting At Rev Fisher Home

The Ministerial association will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Rev. W. O. Fisher on Monday at 10 30 in the morning.

Ministerial Association W. O. Fisher

May force block signal system in Des Moines

Des Moines officials study compelling Rock Island and Wabash railroads to install a block signal at the crossing where a Tuesday night collision injured 45 people. The state railroad commission must receive an accident report and may investigate to prevent a repeat.

Des Moines Rock Island Wabash

Hyomes Inhaler Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

A vintage ad outlines catarrh and nasal symptoms and promotes Hyomes as a guaranteed cure via inhalation. It markets a complete Hyomel outfit for 1.00 with extra bottle 50 cents, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.

Lemmon's

Mason Wheel of Fraternal Orders Meeting Schedule

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F P A M Regular meetings on the 1st Friday each month. Cyrus Chapter No. 18 R A M Regular meetings on the 2nd Friday each month. Bethlehem Commandery No. 46 KT Regular meetings on the 3rd Friday each month. Washington Chapter No. 98 C BE Regular meetings on the 2nd Thursday each month. Fraters welcomed.

Washington Lodge A. F P A. M C. A. Dewey W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus H. C. Hall HH. P Sec Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg W. Morton Sec. Washington C. BE J. B. Kunath

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