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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
4
The Standard Oil company forms the Oklahoma Pipe Line company to build an eight inch line from Bartlesville Oklahoma to its Baton Rouge refinery. Construction starts at once and oil flow is expected by February 1. Frank Rogers will handle the project.
Advertised as a reliable oyster seller, the note extols SEALSHIPT oysters as finest in market. It claims superior packing in air tight germ proof containers shipped from seaside, kept on ice, preventing contact with ice water. Continuous sealing ensures freshness on delivery.
Wapello Iowa November 2 a barn fire destroyed the structure in the north part of town. P E Urmston known as the hermit watch-tinker was burned to death in the loft where he lived. His legs were broken and it is uncertain if injuries occurred during escape or from falling timber. The cause of the blaze remains a mystery. Urmston a highly educated man with scientific interests lived frugally on thirty cents a week and had connections to Muscatine and Muscatine professor Witter. He lived in Wapello for about fifteen years and had a half sister Mrs Russell of Newton listed as survivor. Additional details describe a solitary life and puzzling end.
Captain J F Edison of the National Rivers and harbors Congress says opposition from Speaker Cannon will not stop efforts. The sixth annual convention in Washington December 8 9 and 19 will push for a five hundred million bond issue for rivers harbors and canals. President Taft will open the congress with an address on the issue.
An advertisement asserts Sealshipt Oysters cost less per volume than ordinary watered oysters, claiming a pint equals a quart of tub oysters and urging readers to switch from melted ice filled liquor oysters.
The two weeks ending October 29 1909 saw several filings before the Board of Railroad Commissioners. Citizens of Clemens Iowa sue Iowa Central Railway Co over Story City Branch service. Citizens of Leland Iowa sue M and St L Railroad Co over stopping trains at that station. Michael Lynch Muscatine Iowa sues C R L and P Ry Co over drainage. A W Dales Harlan Iowa sues unknown party.
An article notes vigor behind a proposed waterways bond issue to fund broad improvements. President Taft and cabinet members along with German Ambassador Count von Berndorff are set to speak at a convention, while governors and notable editors prepare addresses on river, harbor, and canal enhancements.
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