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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
7
Entry shows Washington territory post office details with addresses and contact numbers for the No.6 Mutual No. 44 and related phone lines. Indicates second class mail matter status and office arrangements at 108 East Main Street in Washington.
Iron train crossing accident kills Jon Martin and Bellon Crouneh, both of Tincoln, near Wilmarts Crossing. William Smith Carme fatally injured. motive traced to iron wagon wheel and blocked whistle. Conviction marks end of case as Plainwell Panker found guilty of falsifying bank reports.
Chief Justice White issued a landmark ruling challenging the tobacco trust. The decision, delivered after lengthy deliberations, signals a major shift in policy toward tighter regulation and antitrust enforcement.
President Taft plans a broad speaking tour for the fall as he accepts invitations across the country. He told Senator Smeet of Utah he expects to visit Salt Lake City in September for the annual home folks reception. The White House schedule shows engagements possibly taking him to Kansas, Utah, Port Huron, Michigan, and possibly the Pacific coast.
Ada James of the Wisconsin Equality League announced a vigorous statewide drive to pass the woman's suffrage bill. Backed by leaders from major parties and led by Senator David James as sponsor, the measure will be voted on at the regular state election on November 4.
Mrs Myrtle Jorte reports a black hand letter demanding 500 dollars under death threat. Plain clothes men and deputies guard her home while she seeks arrest of the letter writers. She had recently sued the Chicago and Alton Railroad for her husband’s death in a local yard, a $7,000 verdict.
In Bloomington the preliminary trial of seven men charged with whitecapping Harvey McFarley continues before Justice Robertson. Chief witness McParley recounts the events of the night in question as testimony proceeds.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple basketball game pairings with cities and unclear scores. Entries mention Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul and two games per city pairing, but details are garbled. The readable items indicate scheduled games and venues without complete results.
Chicago May 91 Matrice Aless Marieht business agent of the United Association of Steamfitters is arrested charged with killing labor agitator Vincent Altman shot in the Linges house barroom March 29 Police pursue the May 22 death of William Dutch Gentleman at Patt Myley’s gate in the same labor war inquiry and expect both cases to be cleared.
The Lake steamer City of Kalamazoo of the Chicago and South Haven line caught fire from the smokestack while fitted for its first trip of the season in Southaven Michigan. The upper main cabin and furniture were destroyed. four men asleep had narrow escapes and were rescued by fire department members.
Advert reads that Miller’s Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion and restore energy. It claims immediate relief and boosts strength, urging readers to ask a druggist for a free sample. Mentions Merital Tonic Digestive as a tonic to strengthen the system and improve nourishment.
A new remedy for rheumatism compounded from a special formula discovered by Meritol Rheumatism Power CSM. Promoted as effective for all forms of rheumatism and recommended by physicians. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy and local representatives.
Fragmentary OCR note shows times and codes like No 44 3 Lim No. 50 Lo Pass. 4 20 nom 2 00 am and references made at 9 55 a mit 10 am.
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