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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1912

Page

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Wilson sails for Bermuda on four week vacation with family

Governor Wilson accompanied by Mrs Wilson and two daughters sails from New York on the Bermudian for four weeks on Bermuda. He plans an extraordinary session of Congress by April 15 to begin reforms. He buys five railroad tickets to travel within New Jersey and prepares for a quiet vacation at a cottage on the island.

New York Congress Woodrow Wilson Wilson Democratic Party Bermuda Bermudian Quebec Steamship Company West Tenth Street North River Jessie Eleanor Wilson Margaret Wilson Margaret Princeton Collingwood New Jersey Mia

Eighteen Autos Burn in Springfield Garage Fire

Eighteen automobiles were destroyed in a garage fire in Springfield Illinois on November 16. Stuart Allen owned the garage and the total loss is about 30000 dollars with only half covered by insurance.

Springfield Ill Stuart Allen

Hauptmann Wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Stockholm reports Gerhart Hauptmann the German writer and dramatist awarded the literature Nobel Prize.

Hauptmann Btockholm Sweden Gerhart Hauptmann

Divorcee Weds British Lord in Crown Point Elopement

Crown Point Indiana November 16 Lord Douglas Banfield of Manchester England and Mrs Alice N Penney of Chicago a divorcee of three days eloped to Crown Point and were married by Rev Hillman of the Presbyterian church.

Crown Point Ind Douglas Banfield Manchester England Alice N. Penney Chicago Hillman Presbyterian Church

Blind Banker of Paris Confesses Misappropriation

Augustin Max known as the blind banker of Paris surrendered to police and admitted misappropriating about 2 million dollars from clients. He claimed funds were invested in copper and nickel mines in New Caledonia, which failed. He sought death by his own hand but was persuaded to surrender by his family.

Paris France Augustin Max Max New Caledonia

Johnson Freed on Bond After Mann Act Case

Jack Johnson, the prize fighter, posted a $30,000 bond signed by Matthew Baldwin and Mrs Tiny Johnson, ending five federal Mann act charges. Judge Carpenter approved the bond and Johnson left the district courtroom. Detectives served a new assault warrant from Edwin Weigle, journalist, on Johnson, who was briefly held on a $400 cash bond. Additional indictments exist. no action yet. Baldwin, principal surety, resides at Cranston and expects a $750 fee.

Chicago Jack Johnson W. G. Anderson Matthew Baldwin North Clark Street Tiny Johnson United States Carpenter Johnson John J. Tierney John J. McCune Edwin F. Weigle Chicago Avenue Caverly James H. Wilkerson Church Street Cranston

Ex-Governor Larrabee of Iowa Dies at Clermont

Ex Governor William Larrabee, twelfth of Iowa, died at his Clermont home today after weeks of illness. Funeral plans undecided. A lifelong public figure, he influenced Iowa affairs from before the Civil War with a dignified leadership that earned broad respect. His sons and families stayed at his bedside as his decline began.

Clearmont Evening Journal Larrabee William Larrabee Iowa Clermont

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Ettor Murder Trial Delayed in Salem Mass

Owing to the illness of counsel W Scott Peters the Ettor Giovannitti and Caruso murder trial in the Anna Lopizzo case was postponed to Monday. The delay pauses proceedings as defense preparation continues.

Ettor Salem Mass W. Scott Peters Arturo Giovannitti Giovannitti Caruso Anna Lopizzo

Bulgarians Close on Constantinople as Cholera Spreads

Dispatches from Sofia report Bulgarian forces near Kilios and Darkos threaten Constantinople while the Turkish defense buckles under a rapid Ottoman front collapse. Cholera ravages Turkish troops and civilians with about 8000 cases, demoralizing units as the Greek army joins Serbian forces toward Monastir.

London Turkey Bulgaria Constantinople Sofia Kilios Black Sea Bosphorus Darkos Summheér Pia Astir Salonika Monastir

Interior plans big oil lease in Oklahoma and west

The ruling focuses on whether pipe lines as common carriers may transport the companys product. The government intends to lease a large oil territory in Oklahoma and other western areas, making the issue crucial for the Interior department.

Oklahoma West Interior Department

Baldwin Club of America to organize in Baldwinsville region

PLAN CLUB OF BALDHEADS Falls Village Conn Nov 16 The Baldwin Club of America will be permanently organized at a meeting here November 25 The present temporary membership spans states from Massachusetts to Minnesota Temporary president is R J Orr of Pittsfield Massachusetts

New York Taft Washington Lotus Club Henry W. Taft New Haven Interior Fisher Interstate Commerce Lane White House Falls Village Conn Baldwin Club of America Massachusetts Minnesota R. J. Orr Pittsfield Masa

Soldiers Arrested After Bar Fight In Waukegan

Marshal A Huestis was injured while detaining six soldiers from Company B Twenty seventh infantry at Thomas Robbins restaurant High wood after they forced entry and caused a disturbance Private Gross was seriously hurt and is in the Post hospital others of the same unit were arrested.

Waukegan, W A. Huestis Thomas Robbins Highwood Gross Twenty-seventh Infantry

Dynamite Conspiracy Trial Details McNamara Case

James B. McNamara bought 600 pounds of nitrogelatin used in the Los Angeles Times bombing. George H. Phillips testified the powder was delivered Sept 2, 1910 at Oakland wharf to three men, including McNamara, who loaded it on the Peerless. Nine cases were later recovered by San Francisco police as evidence.

Indianapolis Ind James B. McNamara Los Angeles Times George H. Phillips Phillips Los Angeles Powder Company Mkland McNamara David Caplan Ortie KE. McManigal Pacific Coast McManigal

Socialist Mayor in Little Falls Found Guilty

R Lum, socialist mayor of Little Falls, was found guilty of violating the city ordinance by refusing to move when police disrupted a speech to striking mill employees. He faces a $50 fine or fifty days in jail, and stated he would choose jail over paying the fine.

Little Falls R. Lum C Tady Luna

Gunmen Verdict Expected as Rosenthal Case Near Closure

In New York, Novaytey A is to face a verdict Monday for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The defense rests as state's rebuttal witnesses are heard and Justice Goff adjourns to allow closing arguments by nightfall.

New York Novaytey A Herman Rosenthal Heard Justice Goff

$30,000 Stake Horse Wins at Jamestown Track

Hass ey Payne Whitney's $30,000 stake horse Bashti won the feature race at Jamestown track in Norfolk Virginia. He led from the start and finished in 1:39 25, with Yellow Eyes and Pardner among the challengers.

Norfolk Bashti Hassey Payne Whitney Jamestown Yellow Eyes Pardner

Nevada returns Pittman in close Senate race

Reno November 16 final official count lists Pittman Democrat ahead of Massey by nine votes for U S Senate. Roberts Republican wins Congress by nine. Totals show Massey 7 942 Roberts 7 853 Tallman 1 311.

Reno Nevada Pittman Judge Massey United States Ian Roberts Congress Massey Roberts Tallman

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