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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1912

Page

6

Dr Pierce’s Family Medicines Advertised for Trustworthy Cures

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Family Medicines as proven by hundreds of thousands of cures over 40 years. It urges consulting neighbors who were helped, stresses known composition without alcohol, and invites readers to request Dr Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser published by Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association at 603 Main Street Buffalo NY.

Dr. Pierce Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Pierce M. D Main Street Buffalo, N. Y

Mexican Rebel Turmoil Near Conejos and Juarez

Emilio Vasquez Gomez, provisional president of Mexico, vanishes from Juarez and is rumored to be in San Antonio after a dispute with Gen. Pascual Orozco. Fighting resumes as federal and rebel forces concentrate near Conejos and Peronal. Orozco and Villa exchange orders threatening each other if captured, deepening the hostilities.

el Pasé Tex Emilio Vasquez Gomez Mexico Juarez San Antonio Gomez Pascual Orozco Chihuahua Orozco Vermoy Conejos Peronal Inez Salazar Tracy Aubert Carmen Madero Villa

Sultana Disaster Remembered In 47 Year Old Letter

J. L. Sanders of Lynnville recalls the Sultana steamboat tragedy on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865. About 2200 passengers were aboard after prison releases. 1700 perished from drowning and scalding. Survivor Jake Hilminger was among the passengers, prompting comparisons to the Titanic loss of life.

J. 14 Sanders Lynnville Mississippi River Jake Hilminger City Sultana

New Depot Construction Planned for Des Moines

Des Moines on May 18 reports Burlington plans a new freight depot and terminals costing about 75 000 dollars. Concrete workers are expected soon and excavators start today with brick and steel deliveries imminent. A Burlington official said removal of existing buildings and excavation work will be pushed.

Des Moines Burlington

Runaway Accident Kills Davenport Widow At Azelter

Mrs. Walker Adams aged 86 widow of a Davenport bank president was killed in a runaway at Azalter on Friday. Her daughter Mrs. John Ballard was seriously injured according to a message received by friends in Davenport.

Davenport Walker Adams Davenport Bank John Ballard Aesalter

Train Schedules and Local Freight Lines Include Daily Exceptions

A dated timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple trains including local passenger and freight services. It notes daily operation with Sundays exceptions, and names agents H. W. Russel and J. Be. Kunath along with B. & Q affiliations.

Lim Washington H. W. Russel J. BE. Kunath

Light Big Wreck at Sea Sighted by French Steamer

The French steamer Longwy reports a large wreck seen at sea while en route to New York. In a weather bureau report the first officer gave the position as about 46.20 N, 96.04 W, but neither officer would identify the vessel or confirm details.

New York United States Weather Bureau Flest

Hydrographic Office Shifts Transatlantic Lanes

The U S Hydrographic Office reports a 60 mile southward shift of transatlantic steamer lanes due to iceberg reports in the current lanes. Steamship companies agree to adopt the new route immediately, altering north Atlantic navigation for safety.

Washington Hydrographic Office

Unrest in Tientsin as international troops patrol city

In Tientsin on May 13 native unrest prompts patrols by international forces including two Inniskillins companies. Somerset and Relchuis regiments stand ready. London reports gusts up to 40 miles per hour as Huecks and Hamel perform risky flights at Hendon aerodrome with trucks nearly capsize incidents.

Tientsin Inniskillins Somerset Relchuis London Hendon Huecks Hamel

Westbound and Eastbound Passenger Train Schedule Clipped

Partial timetable shows westbound service on C M and 8th Street line with 12:44 am arrival and 3 passenger stops, and eastbound service with 12 and 11:40 pm times. Indicates Broadgate as agent.

So'west Lim Chicago Mdise Milwaukee Mdise So’west Lim Pasenger Paca F. L. Broadgatr

French Champion Massey Beats Herreshoff in North Berwick Match

Arnaud Massey of France defeated Fred Herreshoff on the links at North Berwick by four up after a strong finish on the home course. The match turned at the turn but Massey carried the late games to win. Playmates Seek Boy's Body in Minneapolis.

North Berwick Scotland Arnaud Massey Fred Herreshoff Alsaudre Minneapolis Minn Earl Sullivan

The First Gray Hair Sign of Age

An advertisement claims Wyeth's Lace and Sulphur Hair Remedy restores natural hair color using sage and sulfur. It promises dandruff and hair loss relief, growth restoration, and a money back guarantee after trying a bottle from McKinney Drug Co.

Wyeth Usi McKininney Drug Co

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