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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1910

Page

6

Ning Alphonso Born May 17 in Isiq

Ning Alphonso is 24 years old with a May 17 birth date. Details indicate residence in Isiq.

Ning Alphonso Isiq

Probing Spain Royal Family Rumors Stir Public Debate

Madrid reports mark the twenty fourth anniversary of Alfonso XIII with fetes yet rumors persist that his sons Prince Alfonso born May 10 1907 and Prince Jaime born July 22 1908 are mentally defective and speech and hearing deficient. Journalists defending the princes say they are fine and intelligent.

Madrid Spain Alphonso King Alphonso Alphonso XII Victoria Mugenie Edward Beatrice

Ohio Republicans Await Primary Results In Nationwide Tension

In Columbus on May 17 Republican leaders nationwide await Ohio primaries. The Eighth district sees a clash between progressives backing Frank B. Willis of Hardin county and regular Ralph D. Cole, who secured nomination by coin toss after lengthy deadlock. Senator Charles Dick of Akron is the sole U S Senate candidate on the ballot.

Columbus Washington Ohio Frank B. Willis Hardin County Ralph D. Cole Cole Charles Dick Akron

Fire protection leaders meet to cut million-dollar losses

Chicago hosts the National Fire Protection association convention aimed at saving property worth millions annually. Irving K. Pond of the American Institute of Architects and F. S. Baker of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada headline three days of talks showing united effort with architects on reducing fire waste.

Chicago National Fire Protection Association Irving K. Pond American Institute of Architects F. S. Baker Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Comet Approaches Earth With High Speed

Reports from Washington on May 17 note Halley's comet racing toward Earth at about 100000 miles per hour. The article mentions an upcoming eclipse and a solar heating effect expected to be felt in Washington state.

Washington Halley Waenington

Gas Men In Session In Oklahoma City Meeting Opens

Oklahoma City's fifth annual meeting of the Natural Gas Association begins with delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Kansas Oklahoma and other states attending. The session opens with plans to continue for three days as the association discusses industry matters.

Oklahoma City Okla Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Kansas Oklahoma

Judge Latshaw Before Whom Hyde Was Tried for Swope Murder

Judge R S Latshaw presided as Dr Clark Hyde faced trial for the Swope murder in a case before the court. The proceedings detailed the charged allegations and related evidentiary arguments presented to the jury.

8. Clark Hyde

Visitors to tour eastern gas fields of new State

Delegation plans extensive visit to the gas fields in the eastern portion of the new State. The tour will feature key sites and local officials guiding observers through operations, prospects, and regional energy development.

Hyde Found Guilty in Kansas City Poison Case

Oregon's B. C. Hyde has been found guilty in a Kansas City poison case. The judgment details a poison scheme leading to charges of attempted murder and manslaughter. Prosecutors argued deliberate poisoning tied to financial motives.

Kansas City

Markets in Chicago and Omaha reflect mixed grains and live stock

The Chicago market shows No 2 red wheat at 1.15 to 1.1634 and corn at 62 to 68 cents with varied white and yellow seeds. Live stock in Chicago and Omaha lists hogs at around 9.40 to 9.60 and cattle prices from 5.75 to 7.75 with mixed stockers and calves. The report also covers porkers, lambs, sheep receipts, and poultry quotes. The Cummins and Dolliver speeches signal navy reform debates and prospects for postal savings banks amid Taft administration aims.

Chicago Omaha Texas

Credit Men Assemble in New Orleans for National Convention

In New Orleans on May 17 a major national meeting opens as the National Association of Credit Men gathers. Delegates from key eastern western and southern centers discuss credit practices and the country’s commercial outlook.

Credit New Orleans Crescent City National Association of Credit Men East Dixie

Bankers on Trial For Cambridge Bank Shortage Case

All three men under arrest in the National City Bank shortage case will be tried in the United States Circuit Court today. Judge Mais of Maine will preside as the proceedings begin. George W. Coleman Wilson W. Lockhart and William J. Kelliher face a $250,000 deficit allegation.

Boston National City Bank Cambridge George W. Coleman Wilson W. Lockhart William J. Kelliher United States Mais Maine

Republican Second District Convention Opens in Bloomington

Bloomington hosts the Republican Second District convention with 125 delegates from eight counties. The district is represented in Congress by Democrat William A. Cullop who won a plurality of 2,568 in the 1908 election.

Bloomington Ind Congress William A. Cullop

Uniform cost system eyed for printing jobs at Typothetae meet

Washington May 17 A uniform cost system for all varieties of printing jobs is under consideration and will probably be adopted at the twenty fourth Typothetae of America session here today.

Washington America

Cotton Manufacturers Meet in Charlotte for Three Day Conference

Members of the American Cotton Manufacturers association gathered in Charlotte North Carolina for a three day conference beginning May 17 to discuss industry problems and challenges facing the cotton trade.

Charlotte N. C American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association

Narrow Conversation Quote by Burton Kingsland

A quotation notes a woman lacking true culture betraying a mind of narrow compass. It claims the bounds are set by her servants and children and ailments and clothes, reflecting a dated social critique from Burton Kingsland.

New Law Allows Parole for Federal Prisoners

Charles W. Morse the New York banker in Atlanta federal prison may gain release in about one third of his fifteen year term under a bill passed by the house. The law would allow parole after one third served plus behavior credits at the parole board's discretion.

Washington Charles W. Morse New York Atlanta

Terrible item vanishes with first drops of oil based cure

The notice promotes a soothing ointment D. D. D. for eczema claiming instant germ-killing effect. It advertises a special offer bottle at 25e instead of the usual $1.00, urging townsfolk to try the remedy and stating it cures instantly. Cook & Sherman endorse the claim.

Cook & Shermann

Sage Hair Color Restorer Promoted By Wyeth Company

An article touts Sage and Sulphur by Wyeth as an easy way to preserve or restore hair color. It notes grandmothers used sage tea, while modern users can buy Wyeth's formula for 50 cents to $1 a bottle from drug stores or by mail order from Wyeth Chemical Co.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York City Mel Elhinney Drug Co Philo Hay Spec.Co Newark S.A. Lemmons Pharmacy NEW Drug Company

Canoeist Drowns After Striking Submerged Pier

Peter Entriaro, recently arrived from Chicago to take a post at Interlaken College, drowned while canoeing on Lily Lake in LaPorte. His canoe struck a submerged pier, capsized, and the body was recovered.

Speech Fragment From Washington Street Observes Police Direction

A Washington Star fragment quotes Mr Erastus Winkley describing an encounter with a police officer who directs him to turn and face the street curb. The dialogue centers on how the officer signals the direction to keep him away from the sidewalk and curb.

Conversation Fragments From A Boston Transcript

A fragmentary exchange features Miss Thynn and Miss Vrumleigh arguing over a perceived gesture by Jack. The dialogue hints at social proprieties and perception in a Boston transcript context.

Kidney Health Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy

An old advertisement urges early use of Foley's Kidney Remedy for kid ey health and urges Lemmon's Pharmacy and McHb Kinney Drug Co to supply the product.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy Mchb Kinney Drug Co

Distance Too Far for Wireless in Cross Ocean Links

The United States government has attempted to establish wireless contact between Japan and San Francisco via Hawaii. While some messages have been forwarded, the transmission remains unreliable and not commercially viable at present.

United States Japan San Francisco Hawaii

Foley Kidney Pills Praised by G A R Commander

Mr Nate Cook of Kewanee in Illinois writes that after two months use of Foley Kidney Pills his backache kidney pains and bladder misery disappeared. He praises the product and intends to recommend it widely to friends and comrades. Lemmon's Pharmacy Mckinney Drug Co.

Nate Cook Above Kewanee Jil Foley Lemmon Mcklhinney Drug Co

Rich County Backing Cites Rich Backing in Old Man’s Remark

An elderly man in a poorhouse tells a visitor he has no income but boasts of strong backing by a wealthy county. The remark appears in Spring Fever from the Atchison Globe, reflecting rural humor about finances and social ties.

Hall's Catarrh Cure offered for $100 per cure

Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, swore an oath on December 6, 1886, that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice claims the remedy works internally on the blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to send for testimonials. products include Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Lucas County State of Ohio City of Toledo Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Cilney A. D A. W. Gleason

What Interested Him Fair Girl My Father Made His Fortune

A brief Catholic News exchange questions how a man earned his early fortune. The Gallant Youth shows curiosity if he still possesses it, highlighting a nostalgic inquiry about past success and lasting wealth.

Cardui touted by Mississippi woman in testimonial

Mrs. Lena Gresham of Clinton Mississippi reports relief from female inflammation after seven bottles of Cardui. She claims it outperformed four physicians and urges others to try the purely vegetable tonic for women’s pains. Addresses for Ladies’ Advisory Dept. provided.

Lena Gresham Clinton, Miss Cardui Clinton

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