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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
3
Howell district court rules constitutionality of state mandate requiring farmers to build sturdy fences for horses and swine. Case against enforcement of the statute centers on whether the law violates property rights and due process.
Ottumwa case details a writ ten statement accusing Charles Young of murdering Tom McGrath and attempting to murder John Allen in the Dex Mether area. Allen survived and identified the crime scene. motive linked to a prior robbery at the Senate saloon. The report notes related robberies in Davenport and St Louis and a 2 year old traveling man robbery in Pred Millet.
Hotel announces a single day service on Wednesday June 7 with return once every twenty eight days. Office hours listed as Sa.r.tol p.m. and public timing details remain unclear.
The physician treats Catarrh Nose Throat Lung Eye Stomach Liver Kidneys and more with rapid disease identification. He promises cures for epilepsy Bright's disease consumption early stages and female ailments while offering eye and ENT surgery and painless cataract correction.
A panicked list describes nervous debility including memory loss fatigue and irritability. It names blood poison syphilis gonorrhea strictures and various sexual disorders claiming to cure them and restore vigor.
Call up Phone No. 589 Black and leave orders for city bus line service. Mention street and number for prompt handling by Frank Rogers.
In Omaha Nebraska on May 15 the spring music festival begins with a concert by the Theodore Thomas orchestra and a lineup of famous vocalists. The event signals a major cultural showcase for the city this season.
Chicago May 15 A quarterly dividend of two dollars per share was paid today by the Pullman company.
On May 15 Sacred Heart College and St Marys College will debate woman suffrage at St Marys, featuring orators from both institutions in a campus event in San Francisco.
Jefferson City Missouri reports the state board of equalization began today the hearing of claims of railroads regarding taxable property as part of the property tax assessment process.
Cincinnati Hospital hosts the opening of the twenty fifth annual meeting of the American Orthopedic Society. The event unfolds in Cincinnati with professionals gathering for discussions and presentations on orthopedic advances.
In Boston on May 15 the Interstate Commerce Commission began a hearing on milk rates charged by New England railroads.
Roanoke Virginia mayor Joel H. Cutchin faced trial today on charges of malfeasance and neglect of duty. The proceeding began following formal accusations and ongoing investigations in the city government.
In San Francisco on May 1 Gov Wil son of New Jersey will be the guest of honor at a dinner hosted by the Princeton, Harvard and Yale clubs. The event brings together prominent alumni for a college dinner evening.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh croup asthma and sore throat. The complete outfit costs 1.00 with an inhaler and bottle. an extra bottle is 50 cents. Guaranteed to cure or money back.
A statewide clean-up campaign began in Baltimore and across Maryland to create a spotless state, set to run for a week. Also, Washington hosts a tennis tournament starting today to decide the Middle States championships.
The Pennsylvania State Chess Association launched a new correspondence chess tournament in Philadelphia on May 15. The event kicks off with players from local clubs and regional competitors anticipated to engage in extended matches and strategic play.
Entries for the Boston to Bermuda yacht race, slated for next month, will be received until next Saturday inclusively as the closing date.
Dublin May 15 In Antrim at the Royal Portrush club the British women's golf championship begins with several American players taking part.
Washington May 15 The United States Supreme Court convened to announce decisions It is believed opinions in the oil and tobacco trust cases will not be handed down until the next decision day May 29
Posen Germany May 15 many Americans attended the opening ceremony of the Eastern German Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition which runs through September 30.
Secretary Sidney Coon reported Saturday that losses were paid to John Horak of Washington for contents loss valued at 10.00, IL Hl Richardson of Washington for a doorer at 16.00, W T Marr of Ainsworth for damaged wagon hooves at 18.50, and H W Maxwell of Washington for a registered cow valued at 70.00.
By a vote of 807 to 55 the citizens of Ames authorized issuing 100000 dollars in bonds to erect a new high school. 233 men and 74 women voted for the issue while 45 men and 10 women opposed it.
Prof B Stanton, associate professor of Civil Engineering at the college, resigns after four years to join Carnegie Technical School in Pittsburg. He will leave Ames on September 1 for the new post.
The article states world salt production at 16,000,000 tons annually and the British empire supplying 2,500,000 tons. It highlights Britain’s dominant share in global salt output.
In May 1841-46 the First Presbyterian church in Iowa City featured a bell later taken to Salt Lake City. Despite searches by Joseph Smith and others, the bell remains lost. The story centers on Rev. Michael T Himmler and the bell’s disappearance amid Iowa City church anniversary exercises.
Spirit Lake Templars plan major work at Kiighe Premplar Park behind the Lodge Hotel and administration building. A lagoon and narrow stream would be filled to create a large parade ground for the July Knights Templar encampment, with park buildings repainted white and preparations underway.
Waterloo Iowa May 15 H H Forkenbrock arrives from Milwaukee to arrange the corner stone ceremony for a new graphic hospital in Highland addition for the Brancout Sisters. Archibishop Sebastian G Messmer of Milwaukee will lay the cornerstone at 2 PM followed by a sermon. Very Rev Heer of St Mary's Dubuque will preach and the Franciscan Superior from St Louis will preside.
One hundred twenty five priests from Iowa and neighboring states are expected for a high mass. Burlington will be represented. The hospital will be finished July 1, 1912.
Ottumwa Iowa May 15 six cars of merchandise and the Rock Island freight department burned Saturday causing about 20000 dollars in losses A spark from a passing engine started the blaze Quick action by a switch engine preventing further damage A small frame freight house was to be replaced this year with a modern structure
Loring Go Craynet representing Iowa Wesleyan won the first peace oratorical contest with his "International Federation" oration. Frank P. Jollesown of Morningside placed second and J G Emergon of Iowa State College placed third. Other schools included Parsons Coe Penn Leander Clark Luther and Central. The event ended with statewide celebrations and delegate entertainment.
Dr. S. Z. Batten, CO Ro Curtis and Prof. LL. Beach are listed as participants in a forthcoming panel on recent advances. The event is described as a scholarly discussion featuring noted experts.
Des Moines reports the state optometry board, dissolved after financial failure a year ago, reconvened its first meeting this Friday in the former board of health offices, marking a tentative restart of licensing oversight.
The board announced dates for examinations on June 16 and 17. The last legislature appropriated enough funds to reestablish the board and bring it back to full operation.
Competent stenographer seeks office employment or typewriting tasks. Can operate own machine and save time for employer. Phone inquiry at 595 Green, Theodté.
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