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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

4

Burial Notice for John Rehmel at Rim Grove Cemetery

Wilber Miller reports via telegram from Beaconefield Iowa that John Rehmel died in a field and his remains will be brought to the city for interment arriving tomorrow morning at two. The funeral is set for tomorrow at Miller undertaking parlors at two o'clock conducted by Reverend Smith. Interment will follow at Rim Grove cemetery. Rehmel, aged about fifty five to fifty eight, lived in the county for years and is survived by his wife, daughter of pioneer settler Dempsey Welch.

Tery John Rethmel Dempsey Elch Vicinity Partis Kan Elm Grove Reh

Wayland News Highlights Wolary Brisk Picnicking Spree

In Wayland May 18 item Willy Wolary the boss bricklayer and contractor organized a Sunday river picnic after arranging with landlady Po Krabill to keep the group in line. The crowd, lively after a Saturday mood, enjoyed the outing and praised Wolary as both entertainer and sturdy contractor.

Wayland News Willy Wolary Skunk

Parsonage Sealed Bid Sale By Mo Bo Trustees

Trustees of the Mo Bo church will receive sealed bids for a parsonage until noon Saturday May 20 with right to reject all bids. The house is a six room cottage in good repair and must be removed from the church lot as soon as possible after sale. Send bids to pastor AJ Pinkie shoe Crawfordville Iowa.

Mo Bo Parsonaie AJ Pinkishoe Crawfordenville Iowa Taiz

Typewriter Work and Kidney Remedy Endorsement

Competent stenographer seeks office work or typing jobs and offers to use own machine. George N. Foley of Trondale Alabama reports kidney trouble relief after Foley Kidney Remedy, praising its effects within three days. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for sick headaches and lists Lemmon’s Pharmacy as seller. Chamberlain’s Liniment recommended for rheumatism.

M. N. George Trondale Ala Chamberlain Lemmon Lem Nion

Diana statue at Madison Square Garden saved by public outcry

A plan to move the Diana statue by Saint Gaudens at Madison Square Garden faced strong New York sentiment to preserve the sculpture. The piece, a landmark admired for generations, has become a symbol of civic pride amid debates over its relocation.

Madison Saquare Garden Panal Diana

Festival of Empire Preparations At Crystal Palace

London May 11 Crystal Palace buzzes with workmen finishing displays for the Festival of Empire ahead of King George and Queen Mary opening. A contest for Britain's tallest man features fifty men over six feet with a prize likely to attract more entrants. the current record stands at six feet six and a half inches.

London Crystal Palace King George Queen Mary British Empire

Chicago Child Welfare Exhibit Opens at Coliseum

A large Child Welfare Exhibit in the Chicago Coliseum aims to educate the public on child slavery and juvenile conditions. Spanning 72 000 square feet, it doubles the size of the New York show, underwritten by Mrs. Cyrus H H McCormick with 35000 dollars. Jane Addams chairs the organizing committee as university students serve as explainers.

Chicago Coliseum New York Cyrus HH. McCormick Late Harvester King Jane Addams Hall House University of Chicago

European Doctors Seek Proper Nutritive Ration Methods

Leading European medical experts explore how to exhibit protein starch fat and energy values in a readable ration form for all classes of people. They aim to show correct combinations with clear nutritive values and costs, guiding dietary choices.

Europe

California Flower Festival Attracts Bay Area Visitors

A flower festival and industrial exhibition in Berkeley draws visitors from across California. The event continues through the rest of the week with displays and activities showcasing blooms and related industries.

Berkeley Cal California

Scranton Centennial Honors George W Scranton Birth

Scranton Pa May 11 marks the centennial of George W Scranton a prominent manufacturer and mallroad president involved in the citys early days Scranton was named for him and his brother Joseph H Scranton born in Madison Connecticut he died here fifty years ago.

Scranton George W. Scranton Joseph H. Scranton Madigan, Conn

Iowa Manufacturers' association meets in Burlington

Burlington hosts the Iowa Manufacturers' association annual meeting with delegates from major state manufacturing interests attending. The convention closes with a banquet tomorrow night.

Burlington Iowa I Iowa Manufacturers’ Association

Suffrage Topic Dominates California Federation Convention

At Long Beach the California Federation of Women's Clubs opens a six day meeting focusing on whether to endorse the suffrage amendment. Many clubwomen resist political topics while suffragists push the issue, anticipating an exciting time during the convention.

Los Angeles Calif California Federation of Women’s Clubs Long Beach Federation

Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Hanging of Murderer

George Thanes, a Black man who killed KR. B. Willie, a Newton County planter, in March, will be hanged tomorrow after the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the Newton County jury verdict.

Jackson, Misa George Thanes KR. B. Willie Newton County Mississippi Supreme Court

Man Sentenced to Electrocuted After Jury Deliberation

In Princess Anne county a man condemned to death for murdering his wife and child seeks mercy claiming a claim of unwritten law and his wife’s alleged infidelity. The defendant Holloman argued during trial that his act was justified by custom.

Princess Anne County Holloman

Power project proposed for Cedar Rapids on St. Lawrence

Montreal May 11 reports a government hearing on a massive energy plan to develop electrical power at Cedar Rapids on the St. Lawrence. The project, costing about twenty million dollars, includes giant chutes over the Coteau and Cedar Rapids about twenty-five miles above Montreal and aims to produce about half a million horsepower.

Montreal Cedar Rapids St. Lawrence Coteau

International Gymnastics Contest Opens in Turin

International men’s gymnastics competition begins in Turin on May 11 with daily events through Sunday. Turin International Exposition offers handsome prizes.

Turin Italy

Murder conviction of Alex Hollas man in Richmond

In Richmond on May 1 a colored man named Alex Hollas was convicted of murder.

Richmond, Va Alex Hollas Man

Riot at Billy Sunday sermon crowds Toledo crowds attack paper seller

In Toledo on May 11 an angry mob of about 1,000 to 5,000 men attacked William Moylan as he sold Iconoclast papers after Billy Sunday’s sermon on booze. Moylan’s papers were torn and scattered while officers kept the crowd at bay. Moylan survived and was paid in silver, amid chants of down with booze and up with Billy Sunday. The piece notes Sunday’s crowded tabernacle, 2 o’clock sermon, and totals of 4,164 converts and 550,000 attendees with over $10,000 in collections.

Toledo Billy Moylan Billy Sunday Tabernacle

International Hygiene Exhibition Opens In Dresden

Dresden May 11 The International Hygiene Exhibition aims to advance health of mankind with a world wide display. England day featured as distinct national observances begin for every nation with special proceedings planned through October. The standout section for visitors covers food and its role in public health as organizers showcase progress and insights.

Dresden Germany England

Moving Day for Dyspepsia

An advertisement promises Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia quickly by enabling full meals without pain or belching. It claims rapid relief, restored stomach strength, and immediate effect lasting days, with options to buy large boxes or obtain a free trial box from drug stores or drivers.

Miller

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