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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1912

Page

3

Taft Attacks Roosevelt In Defiant Campaign Speech

President Taft denounced Theodore Roosevelt as a dangerous demagogue and flatterer in Caldwell and Cambridge remarks. He contrasted Roosevelt’s policy with constitutional limits, claiming a $40 million surplus after labeling Roosevelt a liar and misleader, drawing crowd cheers and party astonishment.

Cambridge Taft Theodore Roosevelt Caldwell Roosevelt Perkins Harvester and Steel Trusts Mr. Taft Lincoln U. S White House Republic Toledo Pennsylvania

The Catcher as Autocrat of the Ball Field

A humorous portrait of the catcher’s role in baseball. The article describes the catcher as autocratic, guarded by heavy equipment, and central to signals and game management, while detailing clashes with pitchers and foul tips and the risks faced behind the plate.

Jesse James Feld

Rebels claim surround and ready to repulse federals

Orozco reports not discouraged as he says his forces have rallied at Bellano after retreat from Conejos and Peronal. He claims he can repulse federals if they advance and that his flankers have the Federals bottled up. Central Association pitcher Guy Beard released to manage Princeton. Cairo prepares for Knights of Grip meeting May 17 and 18.

Jiminez Chihuahua Mexico Conejos Peronal Torreon Bellano Genera Rozco Netos Central Association Kewanee Ill Guy Beard Kewanee Central Association Princeton Cairo Knights of Grip United Commercial Pittnois

Fairfield A M E minister in jail

Rev. I W Bess, pastor of Bethel A M E church in Fairfield Iowa, is jailed on a rape charge after failing to post $3,000 bond. The alleged assault on Mrs. Maggie Messick occurred May 5 near the parsonage, prompting community upheaval as evidence was examined and witnesses corroborated the accusation. Preliminary trial set for Wednesday.

Bethel A. M. EE W. Bess Bess Maggie Messick David B. Wilson Mr. Bess

Digestit relief pill for upset stomachs advertised

An ad touts Digestit Brown's little tablet as a safe remedy for stomach disorders. It claims to digestion food aids assimilation and relieves indigestion instantly with a money back guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Brown Lemmon

Birds Deserve Safety as Boys Avoid Shooting Them

A short note urges respect for birds amid legal concerns in Halle and emphasizes that birds should be left undisturbed to enjoy spring and summer. It argues birds deserve to live and contribute to the garden ecosystem without violence from youths.

ITY BUS LINE Order Desk Ad for Frail Rogers

ITY BUS LINE invites phone orders at 689 for prompt attention by Frail Rogers. Send and render, giving details of service or delivery requests.

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