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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
7
A tornado originating nine miles west of Albia Iowa moved through the valley at express speed. It blasted buildings and killed 78 year old J M Taylor as a corncrib was hurled and struck him. Grant school suffered damage and pupils narrowly escaped. Trees toppled with great damage to stock and property.
Baltimore May 22. Rev William B Anderson of New York and Rev John J Nuelsen of Nast Theological Seminary Berea Ohio were elected bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church on the second ballot at the general conference session.
William Jennings Bryan will be the guest of honor and speaker at the Bankers' Club banquet in Chicago tonight at the Auditorium Annex. He will discuss the banking business.
A compact devotional study on Jesus crucifixion from John nineteen with reflections on forgiveness, fulfillment of scripture, and the suffering Christ. It ties prophetic verses from Isaiah and Romans to the cross event, notes Simon of Cyrene, and urges faithful witness like Joseph and Nicodemus.
O. T. Smith files nomination papers and seeks Republican primary support. J. A. McCoy announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to Republican primaries on June 2. Both express intent to serve if nominated and elected.
John O Wilson announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in the Republican primary on June 2. He seeks the office pending the voters decision.
Candidate H. T. Reynolds runs in the Republican primary to become clerk of the district court, subject to the will of Republican voters at the June 2, 1908 primaries in the county.
For County Superintendent candidate Minnie R. Conner runs in the Republican primary on June 2, seeking the party’s voters’ decision.
In a Republican primary filing note, Cora E. Porter declares candidacy for county superintendent of schools, subject to June 2 decision. Howard Benn says he will seek the office of county recorder, contingent on June primary voters’ choice.
Candidate for the office of county recorder is presented as subject to the will of the Republicans of this county as expressed at the primaries on June 2. Hugh L. Kendall is named as the contender.
Margaret Doolittle announces her bid for the Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools in Washington County, stating the race is subject to the will of Republican voters.
Chronic constipation endangers health and Foley's Urino Laxative is claimed to cure chronic constipation by aiding digestion, stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural action. It is described as non nauseating and pleasant to take, with Lemmon's Pharmacy as a point of sale.
Indianapolis May 22 at the national Typographical headquarters it is stated that James M. Lynes president J W Bramwood secretary treasurer and J W Hayes vice president have likely been re elected in a closing vote count.
Colds that hang on in the spring deplete the system exhaust the nerves and open the way for serious illness. Take Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly stops the cough and expels the cold. It is safe and certain in results. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
San Francisco jury in the Ruef case remains deadlocked with a six to six vote after today’s deliberations. The split suggests continued trial uncertainty and possible retrial or further action by the court.
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