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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

3

German Fleet Heads for American Ports for Social Visit

The German fleet division led by Rear Admiral Paschwitz, including two princes and two barons, will anchor off Cape Henry for four days then proceed to Hampton Roads and New York for official greetings with President Taft and the Navy. The Moltke battleship will showcase German engineering while secretaries and officials plan high honors and visits to Annapolis and Mount Vernon.

Washington United States Éture Teena Kiel Cape Henry Haffton” Roads New York Hampton Roads Paschwitz Theohumand Moltke Stettin Bremen Navy Department Taft White Prince Christian of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfield Keary XXXVII Reuss Baron von Severchlens-Grency Baron von Liebenstein Prince Henry of Reuss Meyer von Rebour-Pasch- Witz Dewey Schley Germany

British American Tobacco plans world trust via capital increase

London, May 28. British American Tobacco Company Limited stockholders voted to raise capital to 9,000,000 pounds by issuing 2,400,000 pounds of additional preferred shares. The issue would align preferred stock with common stock at 4,500,000 pounds. The move follows speculation that the British firm aims to form a world wide tobacco trust led by James B. Duke.

London fritish-American Tobacco Company, Limited British-American Tobacco Company, Limited James B. Duke The American Tobacco Company Trust

Citizens Band to Perform in Central Park If Weather Allows

The Citizens band plans a concert tomorrow evening in Central Park if weather permits. The group promises a selection of appealing music to entertain the public.

Central Park

Postmaster to Install New Letter Boxes at Three Stations

Postmaster J. M. Lytle says three letter boxes will be installed on platforms at the Rock Island Milwaukee and Burlington stations within days. Boxes arrived recently after months of order. clerks will open daily and forward letters once keys are distributed.

J. M. Lytle Rock Island Milwaukee Burlington Washington Lytle H. W. Hughes

Millers Demand Free Wheat From Canada

Kansas City May 29 plans to secure the importation of wheat from Canada duty free will be explored by about a thousand millers under the Millers National Federation. The event began in Kansas City and will run three days as delegates argue relief to consumers and potential price reductions amid free Canadian wheat.

Kansas City Canada Millers’ National Federation Congress United States

Flag Raising on Decoration Day in Washington

Decoration Day events in Washington center on a morning flag raising at the McKee school at 9 30 with Company D dispatching the ceremony. Guests include the G A R W R C and D A R while McKee students participate and parade prizes spark interest for largest turnout and best appearance. The procession departs from the square at 10 to visit two cemeteries to decorate veterans graves and an afternoon address by D W Hamilton of Sigourney at 2.

Washington McKee — School Company D Sraimar McKee School D. W. Hamilton Sigourney

Liberal Gonglave at Montreal Banquet Draws All Leaders

A historic Liberal gathering at the Windsor in Montreal brings together Sir Wilfrid Laurier former premier and four Liberal premiers from Quebec Nova Scotia Saskatchewan and Alberta plus Rowell of Ontario and opposition chiefs. Rumor links Laurier to a major reciprocity announcement at the Reform Club hosted event.

Montreal Windsor Wilfrid Laurier Canada Quebec Nova Scotia Saskatchewan Alberta Rowell Ontario Sir Wilfrid Reform Club of Montreal

Digestit claims quick relief for acute indigestion

A tablet named Digestit is described as providing instant relief for acute indigestion and full stomach disorders. The ad states immediate digestion relief and cure of dyspepsia with a positive guarantee and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as a seller.

5Spec Lemmon’s Pharmacy

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