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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1906

Page

8

Lydia E Pinkham Kidney Remedy Publicity Letter

A promotional feature extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's kidney troubles. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Samuel Frake and Mrs. J W Lang praising relief from backache bearing down and urinary symptoms, and invites women to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia KE. Pinkham Samuel Frake Prospect Plains N. J E. Pinkham J. W. Lang Third Avenue New York Mrs. Pinkham

Terribly distress inc mishap in Avena Michigan

Aventa region incident reports Arthur Timesden aged 8 shooting his sisters Vina aged 6 and Lena aged 4 while playing at Andrew Lumsden's farm in Log Rapids township. Vina died shortly after. Lena suffered severe facial injuries. Timesden fled, was found later as the event shocked a family with ten children. special train noted.

Avena Mich Arthur Timesden Vina Lena Andrew Lumsden Log Rapids Township Linneden Arthur

Storms Wash Out Rail Embankment Near Ashby

Fergus Falla Minnesota May 16 Severe storms hit the area with hail at several points. A torrent at Ashby twenty miles south washed away a long embankment and left rails suspended. The Great Northern foreman raced to the washout as the Winnipeg flyer approached at speed.

Fergus Falla Minn Ashby Here Great Northern Railway Winnipeg Flyer

Circus auditor arrested for theft from Porepaugh Sells show

William Spall editor of the Carl Hagenbeck enterprise faces arrest in Cleveland on theft charges involving 2000 dollars from the Porepaugh Sells ticket wagon in October 1904. He was captured by Sheriff Karb and Deputy Chetan in Columbus, handcuffed, and to be extradited to North Carolina for trial. In Indianapolis a real estate firm sold 146 lots for 100 to 200 dollars with 30 cent cash payments, then 30 cent weekly installments, many buyers wage earners and servants.

Cleveland Columbus North Caroina Ind Indianapoli Beliug Minor

Miami University Receives $5000 Gift From Whitelaw Reid

Whitelaw Reid now ambassador to England sent a check for 5000 dollars to Miami University in May to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his graduation. The university officials confirmed receiving the donation and noted its use for the institution’s benefit. Detroit Man Pleads Not Guilty. New York, May 16. C. Goodloe Bd.

Whitelaw Reid Hamilton Miami University Whitelaw Ried England Detroit New York C. Goodloe

Detroit man pleads not guilty in Hi King Inn case

A Detroit man pleads not guilty to charges of violating the Hi King Inn prohibition relating law. He is held on a $10,000 bail. The American Sugar Refining Co and other corporations faced the same charges. Telegraph operator James H F Clark killed in a separate incident near Atlanta after a chase that left S Purvell wounded and others injured. Clark was later killed by pursuers.

Grr Detroit Mich Teo American Sugar Refining Company Kans Amuck Atlanta James HF Clark Chambree Souttern Ranway Athianta Dunwoody S. Purvell W. &. Wurcell Mark Chamblee Clirk

Protests Rise Over Methodist Faith Committee Action

From Birmingham Alabama on May 16 reports say protests emerge against the general conference decision to appoint a committee to draft a statement of faith. W B Wil Hames of northwest Texas objects and Charles M Armstrong of Baltimore submits a written request in the matter.

Hirmingham Ala General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Shurch South W. BK. Wil Hames Texas Charlies M. Armstrong Baltimore

Lawyer Arrested in Noted Wife Swapping Case Under Bonds

Warrant issued at the instigation of J. M. Moa arrests attorney Offarell on a charge of digamy in the wife swapping case. Deputy Sheriff Cheng serves the warrant. Offarell, free on recognizance due to an arson prosecution, plans to appear before Judge Kaup Tuesday. Mosby alleges the contracts were legal and conferred divorce powers. Offarell denies misrepresentation. Mosby says he paid $10 for contracts and was asked for $00 additional. President Livingstone of the Lake Carriers association foresees a possible longshoremen strike and traffic disruption on the lakes. Break in talks followed wage dispute, with President Keefe and other labor delegates leaving the conference.

Tana J. M. Moaby Digamy Offarell Cheng Kaup Mosby Offerell Livingstone Lake Carriers’ Association Keefe

Death of Isaac N. Woods founder of Fort Wayne Christian Science church

Isaac N. Woods died in Fort Wayne at 68 after cancer. A longtime demonstrator of Christian Science healing he led the local church for fifteen years and refused medical treatment. He was a former traveling salesman for Davis Buggy Co. of Cincinnati and had a wide midwestern acquaintance. his wife was also a demonstrator and lecturer of Eddyism.

Fort Wayne Ind Isaac N. Woods First Christian Science Church Old Schools of Medicine Déetor” Woods Davis Buggy Company Cincinnati Middlewest

Marine Firemen Withdraw From Conference with Lake Carriers

In Cleveland on May 16 marine firemen withdrew from their conference with the Lake Carriers association, leaving negotiations unsettled as the strike action unfolds. The move follows extended talks over terms and conditions for crew aboard lake vessels.

iCeveland Marine Firemen Lake Carriers' Association Repre

Wedding Between Judge Mitchell’s Relatives Stirs Victory Mood

The scene describes a wedding at the home of Judge 4. BR. Mitchell where Ingram excitedly proclaims victory after the ceremony. He declares, “We’ve won out! We’ve beat them!” as the wedding concludes and onlookers note his silence in reply to Mr. Ingram’s wish for happiness.

BR. Mitchell Ingram Mr. Ingram

Civil War color bearer John Hunter dies at Paris

Paris May 16 John Hunter civil war veteran and color bearer for Grant's Twenty first Illinois regiment has died. He kept the regimental colors until his death, the flag shredded and only displayed for rare occasions of significance.

Paris John Hunter Grant Twenty-first Illinois Hunter

Rail coach fares for meetings portland to louisville and more

Train tickets on sale June 2 to 23 offer one way or round trip rates for meetings from Portland to Puget Sound Seattle Boston Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and more. Fares vary with added charges and extensions. contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for full details.

Portland Ore Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Hotel Men's Association California Boston Mass American Edical Association Des Moines Lowa General Assembly Presbyterian Buren St. Paul Minneapolis Minn General Federation of Women’s Clubs Springfield Ill Illinois Louisville A. B. Cutts

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