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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

8

Senate Holds Up Day Measure In Iowa Senate

Des Moines March 16 Iowa Senate delays resubmission of liquor prohibition. committee decision blocks a full floor vote while women’s suffrage faces a swift kill. Public utilities and school finance reforms spark ongoing debate as Governor Carroll backs consolidation of boards. George Gallarno.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Lowa Senate Committee On Friends of the Iowa Legislative Chamber Saunders Council VieMs Gillilland Millis General Assembly Bruce Assembly House Paul Sullman Greenes County Stillman

Not Guilty Pleas in World Panama Canal Libel Case

The Press Publishing Company publisher of the New York World and editor Caleb Van Hamm pleaded not guilty before Judge Holt in federal court to criminal libel charges at West Point and the New York post office in the Panama Canal case. A week was granted to prepare a special jurisdiction plea.

New York the Press Publishing Company New York World Delancey Nicoll Holt West Point New York Post Office Panama Canal Caleb van Hamm the World van Hamm

Nicaragua protests as 6000 troops near Honduran frontier

In Washington the Nicaraguan minister Senor Espinoza protested to Secretary Knox that recent military and naval activity in Nicaragua is defensive. Despite this, the administration plans to expand the Central American naval force to six vessels. Reports indicate about six thousand Nicaraguan troops near the Honduran frontier, with Corinto as the focal point and four gunboats among the vessels and auxiliaries.

Washington Nicaragua Senor Espidoza Knox State Department Honduran Corinto

Police Lieutenant dismissed for prisoner escape

New York March 16 Police Lieutenant Peesberg a friend of District Attorney Jerome was dismissed by Commissioner Bingham for allowing Francis Gailey Bailey to escape. Bailey had been arrested for stealing a steamship and cargo. he was captured in Honduras after guard Beery fell asleep and Bailey escaped in a row boat.

New York Peesberg Aiiney Jerome Bingham Francis Gailey Bailey Honduras Beery Wsiley

Marriage Unites Two Prominent New York Families

In New York on March 16 Miss Susan Alexander McCook and Peter Augustus Jay wed. The bride is daughter of Colonel John J. McCook and kin to the Morgans. the groom, son of Augustus Jay, descends from John Jacob Astor and serves as first secretary at the American embassy in Tokio.

New York Susan Alexander McCook Peter Augustus Jay John J. McCook Morgans Augustus Jay John Jacob Astor Jay Tokio

Nagel Heads to New York for Immigration Study

Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor will depart for New York today to study immigration matters at the port. He travels with Commissioner Keefe of the immigration bureau and becomes the first new cabinet officer to make an official trip.

New York Washington Nagel Department of Commerce and Labor Taft Keefe Immigration Bureau

Yankee department store opens in London with fanfare

London March 16 Thousands of women turn out for the opening of the first American department store in London. The Yankee enterprise electrifies local shops as rivals boost efforts with concerts anniversaries grand opera singers bands and music hall acts. Doors opened at nine and the store quickly fills with a dense crowd.

London

Smallpox Vaccination Ordered at Peoria Asylum

At the South Bartonville asylum 3100 patients and staff were vaccinated by order of Dr. George Zeller after a lunatic admitted last week showed body eruptions later identified as smallpox. The mass vaccination followed reports of widespread sore arms among inmates and workers.

Peoria Ill South Bartonville Asylum George Zeller

Weather forecast for Midwest and Great Lakes states

Illinois Indiana rain or snow today and fair tomorrow. Lower Michigan snow flurries today and fair tomorrow. Wisconsin Iowa snow today and fair tomorrow.

Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Italians Protest at West Point Over Access Rules

Several hundred Italian laborers at the West Point government reservation were stopped by army officers from using walks to the academy. An order requires non mechanics to use back roads. They held a mass meeting at Highland Falls and planned a telegram to the secretary of war accusing West Point of discrimination. Major J M Carson gave the strikers until Thursday to return to work.

West Point N. Y Military Academy Highland Alls J. M. Carson

Chicago Markets and Livestock Prices March 15

Market notes from Chicago show wheat and corn by sample with varied futures prices across red and white grades. Live stock quotes cover hogs, cattle, and sheep with ranges for prime to stocker grades, plus East Buffalo and Elgin butter market data and dairy pricing.

Chicago Perth East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Elgin

Saving Babies Their Aim New York Meeting on Infant Mortality

Philanthropists sociologists and others met in New York on March 16 to plan an academy for mothers instruction in child care. The Infant Science academy founded by Mrs Gibson Arnolds seeks cooperation of mothers nurses physicians and infant specialists to combat infant mortality.

New York Infant Science Academy Gibson Arnolds

Death takes Lamphear “Man with the Golden Nose”

Patrick Lamphear a renowned bourbon whisky expert known as the Man with the Golden Nose died in Lexington Kentucky on March 16 from pneumonia. He could determine whisky age and brand by odor and earned a large salary for his skill. He was born in Ireland sixty five years ago.

Lexington Patrick Lamphear Lamphear Ireland

Captain Peter C. Hains Jr to stand trial for murder

Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. will be tried April 19 in Flushing on charges of murdering William E. Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club last August. Supreme Court Justice Garretson will preside.

William E. Annis Flushing N. Y Peter C. Hains Jr Bayside Yacht Club Justice Garretson Supreme Court

The Stage Finds a New Satan in Every Audience

A reflection on devil figures across literature and life, arguing that true evil resides within all people. The piece contrasts Goethe Mephistopheles Milton’s Satan and modern incarnations, warning that "a little devil" may lurk in everyone and urging vigilance against inner wickedness.

Devil Satan Sons of God Job Hell Walla Goethe Mephistopheles

Tried to Burn Own Body in Fatal Monticello Fire

Bernard Solomon, found dying from twelve knife wounds in a burning Monticello house, confessed the injuries were self harm tied to a personal dispute with neighbor Berkowitz. He said he attempted suicide with a knife and then set the house on fire to end his life.

Monticello N. Y Bernard Solomon Berkowitz

Stiff neck caused by rheumatism in neck muscles

Stiff neck stems from rheumatism of neck muscles and is usually one sided or at the back. Although painful, relief comes quickly with Chamberlain's Liniment. Most cases do not require internal treatment when fever and swelling are absent. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Roley’s Honey and Tar Pharmacy Certifies Refund Policy

The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar will refund your money if it fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims no opiates are in the product and identifies the genuine package by a yellow label. Refusal substitutes are Bold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon

Root Juice touted in Fort Wayne cures across city

A Ft Wayne Journal Gazette copy claims Root Juice cures chronic ailments with many residents touting dramatic improvements. Reported cases include Mrs. E G Moore kidney and stomach relief and H R Beck kidney and rheumatic recovery after treatment. Demonstrations scheduled at Lemmon's drug store Thursday in Washington.

Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette Fort Wayne E. G. Moore Webster Street H. R. Beck Superior Street A. Ki. Hoylese LaSalle Street Chris Hostman West Jefferson Street Washington Lemmon Ya. m

Fairfield Reverend Nat Childs Visits City

The Rev. Nat Childs of Fairfield spent yesterday in the city, stopping for conversations and community engagements. Local residents noted his presence and engagement with church and civic groups.

Nat Childs Fairfield

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Miquor Committee Lee Emmet County Woth White Grier Harding Ripley Hansen Railroad Commission Wial Carroll State Board of Health State Pharmacy Commission Board of Dental Examiners Board of Veterinary Examiners Board of Veterinary Surgeons Board of Tuberculosis State House State Medical Society Educational Board of Control Whipple Educational Board of Control Iowa City Cedar Falls Ames Whippie George Gallarno Lieutenar Cash Grain Market Death Takes Hains Roleys Frank Rogers Dr. King Gold Vy Lemmen s _ harmacy Muscatine Munn & Co Scientific American F St J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen J. E. Lemmon’s
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