Bells Toll for May 30 In Tow
A local note calls for bells to be tolled on May 30 in Tow. The message repeats the request, emphasizing a solemn remembrance and community observance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
6
Memorial bells urged across Iowa for Memorial Day observance
Dr George A Newman adjutant of the Iowa G A R urges bells to toll from noon to 12 05 PM on Memorial Day May 30 to honor Civil War veterans. He asks camps statewide to organize the observance and have veterans stand with heads uncovered during the five minute toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ded Moines
George ‘A. Newman
Iowa
Newman
Rochester
G.A.R
Explosion Blamed for Death in Ta City Incident
Howard Hitchcock a prominent young married man died after an explosion caused by gasoline in a stove incident. He suffered severe burns for about a day as oil spilled from a can onto live coals, tearing the house apart and burning his night gown. His wife alerted by screams, County Clerk Ryerson aided by a surgeon attempted treatment but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larinda
Howard Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Hlitchcock
Ryerson
Much Money Paid by State in April
Des Moines Iowa May 7 During April the state disbursed more from the general revenue fund than any prior month the total disbursements reached 71656261 dollars The auto license fund contributed 240000 dollars for county distribution April receipts to the general fund totaled 113428.72 and the general fund balance stood at 1226993.32 yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Revenue Fund
Quincy A. Willis
Iowa State Teachers College Faculty Report Cedar Falls May 7
The faculty of the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls met on May 7 to discuss ongoing curriculum revisions and faculty allocations for the upcoming summer term. Details included departmental reports and plans for accreditation updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’_college
Suggestions and Directions for Country School Teachers
A bulletin prepared for Iowa country teachers outlining teacher problems in district schools. The aim is to mobilize higher learning institutions to contribute to the improvement of rural schooling and pedagogy of the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Times
Clinton County to Employ Crop Doctor for Farmers
Clinton county will hire a crop doctor to aid farmers, becoming the first Iowa county to implement the plan from the Associated Boards of Trade. About half the cost is covered by Clinton and Whiteside counties, with government and boards of trade funding the rest. the program will make crop experts available to local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Clinton County
Lanoa
Associated Il Boards of Trade of
United States
New York
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
Missouri
Minnesota
Whiteside
Wapsipinicon Club
Clinton Commercial Club
Associated Boards of Trade
Iowa
Ill
Postmasters Favor Parcels Post at Ottumwa Convention
Postmaster General Hitchcock’s plan for a limited parcels post drew vigorous support at the Presidential Postmasters state convention in Ottumwa Iowa on May 7. Delegates favored the reform and resolutions likely to be adopted. Pensions for aged postal employees also received approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Hitchcock
Convention Program Mostly Routine Business
A convention program is described as largely routine, consisting of standard business items and logistical matters rather than high profile actions or major policy shifts.
Pin Removed From Girl's Appendix In Iowa Hospital
A 15 year old girl Hazel Tubbs of Lake City Ta swallowed a pin three years ago. It moved to the appendix and caused appendicitis. Surgeons at University of Iowa Hospital removed the pin via the appendix. The operation succeeded and she is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
City
University ‘of Dowa’ Hospital
Hazel Tubbs
Miss Tubbs
Lake City
Automobiles Transform Urban Transport and Road Plans
Baltimore opens a professional chauffeurs club as the Maine Automobile association expands its state tour. Atlanta shifts to motor cabs with ten vehicles, while Wisconsin plans nearly two million dollars in highway work. California curbs joy riding, and Alco projects record car output in July August. A. G. Spaulding promotes a convertible Stevens-Duryea, and New Orleans adds auto mail delivery trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everland
A. G. Spaulding & Bros
New York
Stevens-Duryea Company
Iowa Health Report Highlights Contagious Diseases
Dr Henry Albert bacteriological expert returns from State Board of Health conference with a report that the state remains comparatively free of contagious diseases. Winter fatalities included one smallpox and one measles death. diphtheria and croup caused eleven deaths. scarlet fever five. whooping cough severe. hydrophobia one. Pneumonia and heart disease led deaths with 245 and 160 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Henry Albert
State Board of Health Conference
Joint meeting of Southwestern and Missouri postmasters
A three day session opened at the Coates House in Kansas City with addresses by the Southwestern Association and Missouri Postmasters' Association leaders and by Washington officials including the general and savings systems heads. Additional postmasters will speak as the conference continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Southwestern Association
Missouri Postmasters’ Association
Coates House
Feneral
Postal Savings Systems
Washington
City bond sale sets world record for New York
New York City closed bids at 65 million dollars for municipal bonds, the largest total ever for a city issue. Subways receive 20 million, Catskill aqueduct 20 million, general purposes 25 million. Bonds termed corporate stock run fifty years at 4 1 4 percent. Proposals accepted by the comptroller until 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Catskill Aqueduct
Red Cross Conference Opens in Washington to Discuss War and Health
Physicians, surgeons and humanitarian workers from major nations gather in Washington for the International Conference of the Red Cross societies. Topics include the Turco Italian war and the white plague, with ten days of discussions and potential recommendations based on war experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross Societies
Red Cross
Amalgamated Iron Steel and Tin Workers Open Convention
The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers of North America opened its annual convention in Chicago with delegates from major iron, steel, and tin centers across the United States and Canada in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of North America
United States
Canada
Charities Conference Opens In New York Reform Talks
New York hosts the third annual Conference of Charities and Corrections at the United Charities building starting May 7. Prison officials will address the opening session as six meetings run through Thursday to raise standards in charitable and correctional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conference of Charities and Corrections
United Charities
Express Companies Go On Trial In Rochester
In Rochester on May 7 the United States district court opens for the trial of the American Express and Adams Express Companies. The American case has ten counts, the Adams five, all alleging overcharging on shipments from Aliquippa Pennsylvania through the district. Penalties range from 1000 to 20000 dollars per offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochestér
N. Y
American Express Company
Adams Express Company
United States
Caffe
American
Adams Company
Aliquiyipa
Adams Express
Comppany
Arcade
N.Y
Hine
Ready Lucky Candidate Discussed More Than Speaking
A candidate regarded as lucky receives disproportionate attention compared with their public remarks. Supporters say media focus boosts name recognition while critics question substantive policy coverage and campaign messaging.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward Note
Ohe hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cheney & Co. of Toledo endorse J. Cheney of 15 years’ honorable business record. National Bank of Commerce Toledo backs them. Internal cure said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free to request. Price 75 cents. sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall's
Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. Cheney
Aam
National Bank OF Commerce
O. Hall
All Drug- Bisis
Hall
Duke and Duchess of Connaught Attend Montreal Horse Show
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught will attend the thirteenth annual Montreal Horse Show opening today at the Arena and continuing through the week. The Duke has donated a cup for best mare or gelding bred in Quebec suitable for cavalry or gaddie purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Can
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Quebec
Voters weigh city commission form in St Paul election
St Paul residents decide today on adopting the commission form of government. Club women organized by wards promote the charter amendments after courts upheld the submission. Fifty five candidates seek city offices, with eight posts if approved: mayor, comptroller and six commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Marriage Law Case Readies For Supreme Court Review
Ottawa May 7 The argument and supreme court justices have searched for authorities to use in the marriage law case before the supreme court today. The hearing is expected to last over a week with Quebec representatives challenging the court's jurisdiction before merits are heard. A settlement could greatly influence dominion marriage laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Can
Armentary
Supreme Court
Quebec
Dominion
Knox to speak on Panama canal at California banquet
Secretary Philander C Knox will address the California Development Board in San Francisco at a large banquet on the Panama canal this evening. He will also give a political address tomorrow. It is not expected he will reveal conclusions from his South American trip until mid May when he speaks to the Pan American Society of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philander C. Knox
States Department
California Development Board
Panama Canal
Knox
Pan-American Society of New York
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Dolly Madison
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Dolly
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The
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Atlanta
Atlanta Cab and Baggage Company
Bigelow
Pennsylvania
Morrisburg
Gettysburg
Indianapolis
W. GB. Hirst
Wisconsin Highway Commission
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California
S. A. van Patten
American Locomotive Company
Alco
Fred C. Robie
Havers Imperial Auto Sales Company
Mr. Robie
Post Office Department
New Orleans
Uinterest
Browning
Record City
Owen McGovern
Casew
C. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Charles A. Dewey
Lawyer
Washington County
Washington, Iowa
RED Cross Conferenega
Eicher & Livingston
Giftes
Edmund,d. Morrison Pawyer
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J. J. Kellogg
W. M. Keeley
Iron and Steel Workers
Charities Conference
Express Company
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Cialls
Duke
Knox EN Calepornta
J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko
Frank Rogers
Washington, Towa
Foley
Bright
Lemmon'’s
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Skhorman’s Drug Store
Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors
Washington County Savings Bank
Palmer School
F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Harry H. Ross
Chichester
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
West Chester
Clay Walton
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