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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
4
Seventy five thousand descendants of Irishmen marched in New York's St Patrick's Day parade. The procession formed eight abreast on Fifth Avenue, creating a compact, imposing column and smoother timing for thousands along the route. The march ended at an uptown ball expected to draw thirty thousand attendees.
Herman Z Ekern former speaker testified to a legislative panel on the senatorial primary showing two $1000 checks from Senator Stephenson. One check supported LaFollette's presidential bid and the other funded the general campaign. C H Russell, a former state factory inspector and defeated congressional candidate, said he worked for LaFollette at state expense.
In Helsingfors on March 17 the senate approved a measure prohibiting cattle slaughter according to the Jewish ritual. The decision restricts religious slaughter practices within the jurisdiction.
A blaze on Nart's Island endangered about 1,500 prisoners including 500 women after a frame shoe shop burned. Guards fired on escape attempts as water mains failed. 12 keepers and 40 trusties contained the fire, which destroyed the shop and cut telephone lines to Manhattan and Brooklyn.
A common pleas court judge in Portsmouth Ohio issued an injunction against 168 striking Selby Shoe Company employees and the Knights of Labor and West Lasters groups. The order restrains them from picketing the factory as leaders appeal for restraint amid the dispute.
In Mahoney City Pennsylvania a survey of 1900 employees at the Park Place colliery of Lentz and Co. finds 80 percent ready to sign for a renewal of the current wage scale to keep operations running after April 1.
Lebanon Pa March 17 a general ten percent wage reduction will take effect April 1 in all departments of the Pennsylvania Steel company's North Lebanon plant affecting 600 workers.
Ottawa march 17 a bill to bar United States union organizers from entering Canada was killed in the senate.
Ashtabula Ohio March 17 George Aunger temporarily president and oldest council member was convicted on one count and acquitted on three counts in a bribery indictment. He allegedly solicited a 1200 dollar bribe from F. W. Stone manager of the Ashtabula Gas company.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Illinois and Indiana today with probable rain tomorrow. Lower Michigan will be fair and colder today, with a cloudy and warmer tomorrow. Wisconsin and Iowa expect fair weather today.
SOCIEFY Chapter 1 P E O will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Stranahan. A full attendance is desired. Last night about twelve girls were entertained at the J H HUMSTON home on West Madison street with light refreshments. A basket dinner at the Methodist church is planned for March 18 with all members urged to bring filled baskets. Dinner starts at 11 and continues until served. Baskets should be labeled to save confusion. The Misses Steck McGugin Robertson Richer Guthrie attended a gathering at Miss Martin and Merle Johnson's rooms on West Madison. A dating dish luncheon followed. Rex Benz celebrated his eighth birthday with a surprise party at his southeast home, gifts a mission writing desk. Rhea Ford hosted friends at East Madison with contests and refreshments. Guests included Lucile Miller Hazel Stewart Phoebe Maxwell Abbie Shrader Florence Barrett Madeline Esther Cook Vera and Anna Keck.
A pleasant afternoon gathering was held yesterday at Mrs Wil O Wilson's North Iowa avenue home. The Automobile Club ladies enjoyed the event with a luncheon served at the end. The menu featured green and Irish themed items.
Mr and Mrs Bryson hosted a Baptist youth social on East Washington Street with green attire and decor. Guests brought luncheon boxes as refreshments were passed around after games. Mr and Mrs Phil Bratten welcomed a baby boy born last evening.
The U S Army transport Logan lies stuck on a reef inside Honolulu harbor after a Saturday attempt to enter its slip. Crews continue unloading cargo and hope to lighten the ship enough to pull her into deep water.
New York on March 17 saw George W. Y. Ronhag claim first place in the five mile race at Madison Square Garden with a 24 minute 59 2 5 second time. He beat the standing best mark of 25 19 2 5 set by Tom Collins.
Umbrellas were first used in Chive and Japan marking early adoption of portable shade and rain protection.
There is no need of being to the expense of sending for a doctor in any case of pain in the stomach or colic when a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is at hand. No physician can prescribe a better medicine. For sale by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Mrs H A Cherryholmes and two children Alta and Fern were passengers for Crawfordsville yesterday morning to spend a few days. Mr and Mrs Yusta Matucha of Galena Illinois after a two weeks visit at the John Matucha home in this city were passengers for home on the Firefly yesterday morning. J H Lease was a passenger for Keota yesterday morning arriving Monday evening from Burlington and spending the night in this city. Dr Edward of Verdi was a Washington visitor Monday night returning home yesterday morning.
W M Matthews rode to Havre for the day while Mrs Sidney Smith visited Burlington. Mrs Carl Keck and two children traveled to Brighton for a day trip. Mr and Mrs G W Payne went to Delta for a few days. Miss Katherine Stichter departed for Cedar Rapids to visit Miss Margaret Safley. Mr and Mrs J H Lathrop and sons plan to move to South Dakota with Arthur and Tom already gone. they will take the 2000 acre ranch six miles from Pierre. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised in yellow package by Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
In Des Moines the State Prohibition amendment appears endangered as the measure sits in the Constitutional Amendment and Suffrage committee with a 9 to 2 opposition. Urgent calls for immediate action urge telegrams and letters to Senator Henry Burgess to press the bill and avoid it being smothered or indefinitely postponed. Washington County residents lead a push for a rapid, fair hearing.
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