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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

3

Americans Shot in Nicaragua Sparks Warship Readiness

Washington reports the state department recognizes the Nicaraguan belligerents and demands explanation for the execution of two Americans. Des Moines and Vicksburg are on standby with other ships in Caribbean waters ready to move if needed as reports accuse Zelaya loyalists of terror and mass executions.

Des Moines Vicksburg Managua Connor Grace Washington State Department Zelaya Pacific Caribbean

The Evil Within That We Do Not Hate

A Baltimore Methodist reflection warns that inner evil loves and lingers, more dangerous than external threats. It insists only hatred and active resistance can thwart internal wrongdoing, stressing deliberate self-scrutiny as essential to moral survival.

Baltimore Methodist

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

Advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. Claims one dose settles fermentation and allows digestion within five minutes. Presents stomach issues under various names and promotes drugstore purchase for relief.

Mothers Gain Their Goal Affiliation With State Teachers' Association

The Iowa Mothers' congress gains status within the state educational system as the State Teachers' association approves affiliating the Mothers' congress. Mrs. S. R. Miles of Mason City becomes educational chair and Mrs. J. C. Bennet of Des Moines named secretary for the next association meeting.

Iowa State Teachers’ Association Des Moines Mothers’ Congress of State Congress of Congress S. R. Miles Mason City The Mothers’ Congress J. C. Bennet Association

Six bankers indicted in federal embezzlement cases

A federal grand jury returned indictments against eight men charged with embezzlement or complicity in embezzlement of national bank funds. W H Marker and Noah Marker former Tipton bank officers face $100 000 embezzlement claims. Max P Emmerich of Capital National Indianapolis is charged with $40 000. Gall and Prinzler, depositors, accused of complicity in false entries. Other charges include $5 000 to $15 000 against Howard Phillips Terre Haute assistant cashier Frank H Nicolai Auburn assistant cashier E N Detzer Fort Wayne teller.

Indianapolis W. H. Marker Noah Marker First National Bank of Tipton Ind Max P. Emmerich Capital National Bank of Paul C. Gall Harry C. Prinzler Howard Phillips Terre Haute National Bank of Terre Haute Frank H. Nicolai First National Bank of Auburn E. N. Detzer First National Bank of Fort Wayne

Cannon Attacks Cummins and Clark in Chicago Campaign Speech

In Chicago on November 19 Mr. Cannon mocked Senator A B Cummins of Iowa and Representative Champ Clark of Missouri leader of the minority in the House. He contrasted them with President Taft praised for defending the tariff. He quipped that information is plentiful for those who seek it and joked about loading facts into a man’s skull without effort.

Senator Cummins Champ Clark Chicago Cannon A. B. Cummins Iowa Missouri House Taft Winona Minn Cummins Congress

Riot at Council Meeting in St Louis Chamber

Several hundred property owners disrupted a public hearing on a sanitary plumbing bill at the St Louis city house of delegates. Chairs were overturned, books scattered, and scuffles occurred before police cleared the chamber and restored order after lights were extinguished. Dr. R. A. Walker, committee chair, withdrew amid the darkness.

St. Louis City House of Delegates R. A. Walker House of Delegates

Mrs Stetson Dropped From Christian Science Church Rolls

Boston November 19 The Christian Science Church board of directors drops Mrs A Augusta E Stetson formerly first reader of the New York church from church rolls. Charges that she worked against church interests and contrary to teachings were proved and true.

Boston Augusta E. Stetson Christian Science Church of New York Christian Science Church

Frick Heir Dying After Lima Balcony Fall

William Frick fifty a nephew of steel magnate H Clay Frick is dying in Lima Ohio hospital from injuries in a fall that followed a wrestling incident with a Toledo woman Florence Adams. The two reportedly slipped through window frames and toppled to the pavement.

Lima O. Lima William Frick H. Clay Frick Florence Adams Toledo Frick

Laffan Critically Ill After Appendicitis Operation

William Laffan publisher of the New York Sun lies critically ill at his Lawrence, Massachusetts home after an appendicitis operation performed Monday.

Laffan New York William Laffan The New York Sun Lawrence L. L

Fire Wipes Central Westfield Village Center

Fire destroyed the central part of Westfield village in Jamestown at logs valued around 190000 dollars on November 19. Local authorities report extensive damage to homes businesses and infrastructure with no immediate word on casualties or containment efforts.

Jamestown N. Y Westfield

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad

Advertises a cold curing patent remedy with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims a one day cure and a money back guarantee from the druggist if it fails. Includes a signature line Druggist FE W Groves and a price of 25 cents on each box.

FE. W. Groves

Foley Honey and Tar Cure Ad

An old advertising notice touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughe and lung weakness. It urges readers to get the genuine product in a yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Judgment and climate shape human life in world view

The note argues climate governs all human activity and urges charity for global failings. It promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for constipation and liver trouble to cleanse the body and improve well being, attributed to Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Begiow Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Meteoric Rain Slightly Buoys Earth Weight Each Year

An astronomer estimates Earth gains mass as about 140 million meteors strike the planet annually. The continual meteor influx slowly increases Earth's weight over time.

Earth Globe

Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claim No Cough Case

There is no case on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. It will stop your cough and break up your cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Not Yet a Sinner Fishing on Sunday

A clergyman rebukes a boy for fishing on Sunday while the boy defends himself saying he has not sinned much and has not yet taken a bite. The exchange appears in Judge's Library.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Burns and Scalds

A Nebo Kentucky grandmother, Mrs. Maria Taylor, writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve saved her grandson from a severe scald. The ad claims it is infallible for burns, wounds, eruptions, and many skin ailments, with a 25 cent price at J B Lemmon’s.

Maria Taylor Nebo Bucklen J. BE. Lemmon’s

Stay Issued In Labor Leaders Contempt Case

The D C Court of Appeals granted a stay until November 29 delaying the mandate to send AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison to jail for contempt in the Buck Stove and Range case. The stay follows a request by counsel for the labor leaders pending further action by the supreme court of the District of Columbia.

Washington Court of Appeals District of Columbia Gompers Mitchell Morrison American Federation of Labor Jai Fer Cottempt Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Buck Stove and Range

Croup Cured and a Child's Life Saved

Mrs. A. Coy Jr of San Antonio testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her three year old Andrew from a severe croup attack. The medicine is long used and trusted by mothers. Available at F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Andrew F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’s

The Ideal as Logic and Beauty in Civilization

A quotation tracing beauty and civilization from Greece to Italy to France. Hugo asserts the ideal is the culmination of logic and that the artist people are the consistent people. The torch of civilization is passed among nations, praising divine pioneer peoples.

Greece Italy France Victor Hugo

Wrestling match disappoints crowd at rink

A large crowd watched C. H. Runyon versus Ike Hall, but the contest lacked vigor. Runyon won the first fall in 24 minutes with a chancery and bar hold, then wrestled a weak follow-up before the match was called off and gate receipts split. A purse was raised for Fred Sampson and Rich of Muscatine, with Sampson winning the first fall in 22 minutes and the second in two minutes by a hammer-lock. LeRoy Schling served as referee.

C. H. Runyon Ike Hall Runyon Fred Sampson Rich Muscatine Sampson Nelson LeRoy Schling

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Frank L. Wilson & CO Pauls Lumber Co Charley Yee Aries Colegian Clothiers Nicaragua Zenya President Zelaya Evil Mrs. Stetson Mrs Draggists Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J U.S.A Sopbeis Olabcree Lemmon's Pharmacy Merlain NEY Drug Company W. J. Bradle Eich Er’s Musi TIN Dow J. A. Harwood South Side
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