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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1911
Page
8
Government announces an experimental coal mining facility at Braceton, Pa run to study safety, explosions, and mining methods under actual conditions. Scientific staff aim to cut the toll of miner injuries and deaths by adopting safety devices, with unions to be paid and no profit.
A gay couple flees to a sylvan spot to build a home but their plans explode into a mansion that spirals into a vast estate. They end up back in a three room flat as the tale shifts to a Chicago shop story about education and unnoticed details.
A fine modern home on one of the finest Washington streets at a premier corner. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect in person rather than rely on others. Contact George Peck at 6511 in Washington Iowa.
Report notes a recall vote push for Tacoma commissioners amid discussion of revising the Ten Commandments in local ceremonies. The article references a controversial plan and mentions objections from nonconformists to altering the traditional decalogue.
The Welfare League was organized primarily to recall Mayor Fawcett and the city commissioners. It aims to leverage suffrage for women to gain influence, as many fair voters back the league’s platform, accusing the commissioners of gross incompetency after about a year in office.
New York on May 2 reports a dinner in honor of United States Senator O Gorman chosen to succeed Senator Depew. Guests expected include Gov. Woodrow Witton of New Jersey Gov. John A Dis of New York and Andrew Carnegie. Theodore Myers former Comptroller and president of the National Democratic club will preside.
Washington May 2 War Department launches special examinations for appointments as cadets at the United States Military Academy West Point and other posts nationwide. Cadet corps at West Point often runs 75 to 86 percent of full quota, prompting exams at nearby posts to widen access and boost applicant numbers. The department will publicly publicize vacancies in congressional districts to stimulate applications and fill the hundred plus posts.
Tacoma voters in a May recall election target four city commissioners who were elected with Mayor Fawcett under a recently adopted municipal commission system. Seymour, elected mayor on April 15, supported by the Welfare League, again tops the slate as the ballot battle intensifies.
Representatives from state and municipal governments commercial clubs and five speech organizations met in Ittona Mont on May 2 to discuss developing the natural resources of the western region. The meeting aimed to unite Montana Minnesota North Dakota Idaho Washington and Oregon in regional growth efforts.
Kansas club women gather for the annual State Federation sessions beginning May 2. The event runs three days and highlights a blend of intellect and poise among the Sunflower State’s women leaders.
Victor Mideck of Kansas, a leading Republican progressive in the House, to share views on national questions at a dollar dinner in Montclair tonight. The event showcases intra party tensions as Mideck outlines positions likely to influence coming votes.
Shreveport hosts the annual state convention of the United Daughters of the Century on May 2 with members gathering for meetings and regional activities in Lou isiana.
Delegates from across the state gathered in Dunkirk New York as the New York Grand Ruline convention of the Fraternal Mystic Circle opened today with ceremonial meetings and formal proceedings.
Centralia and Til host a four day meeting of music teachers artists and composers with six concerts by West talent. The event ends Friday with two Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra performances marking the first southern Sinio city convention since the association formed in 1987.
A group of Philadelphia merchants and manufacturers departed on a special train for a trade expansion excursion. The trip will visit cities across New Jersey and Delaware and the Lehigh Valley to explore opportunities and markets.
The association takes charge of a regional excursion, marking the third voyage organized by the body. Details about dates and destinations are provided in the notice.
More than 200 physicians gather in Omaha Nebraska with arrivals by train for the Nebraska Medical Society convention. Demonstrations of new medical and surgical discoveries promise a notable event for observers.
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