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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1909
Page
7
Pastor Rus sell of Brooklyn Tabernacle preached on a text about human woe and Gods sympathy. He contrasted biblical God with heathen deities and urged faith toward the coming redemption, noting creation groans and the Bible as a guiding lamp until the promised morning.
The piece argues that suffering and mortality are allowed by God to test faith and prepare a future Millennium. It describes the Church as the Royal Priesthood sharing in Christ’s heavenly reward, while the world receives restitution in a perfected earth. The Sun of Righteousness heralds a new age when divine knowledge removes ignorance and sin.
Harper's Weekly describes global currency as artful and varied. It notes Bank of England notes on Irish linen paper canceled when returned, Banque de France notes with mythological imagery, and 100 ruble notes with rainbow coloring and central black vignette.
The North Sea tests of the German battleship Westfalen were highly satisfactory. The vessel developed 24 000 horsepower and reached 20 knots, exceeding the contract 20 000 horsepower and 19 knots requirements with Weser yard.
David Fulward climbed down a chimney to rob J. H. Davis’s home in Washington on November 22. He became stuck, waking the homeowner who called police. After neighbors and officers freed him, a brickmason removed mantel and fireplace. Fulward was captured and jailed awaiting trial.
Edgar W. Mix of Toledo Ohio winner of the Gordon Bennett cup balloon America II explains how he discarded most items from the basket to travel across Europe. He threw overboard valuables near Glits Bohemia and recovered fifteen of twenty packages with return labels. A forest guard near Carlsruhe reported finding bedding provisions and food including chocolate and boiled eggs.
An official record notes Taft’s 13,000 mile tour across 33 states with 265 speeches. He logged nearly 1,000 miles by auto and over 150 by carriage, walking at least 75 miles. The White House cites a new presidential record for speechmaking in a single trip.
Valentine M. Loughlin a Dunellen resident and laborer has inherited $23 000 from an uncle in Ireland. He plans to use the cash bequest to form a first class baseball club for his adopted town next season. He will travel to Dublin to receive the funds and return to enjoy life until the spring season opens.
Bailey Willis and Stephen J. Kubel from the geological survey in Washington will attend a London conference to advance a universal world map. The plan, begun nearly twenty years ago, aims for an officially recognized global map endorsed by major powers.
A prehistoric settlement in Sardinia has been uncovered by Professor Taramelle featuring streets houses and temples. The site is described as surrounded by a massive wall larger than any known European city wall.
New York nov 22 Mortimer F P Elliott general counsel for Standard Oil said the circuit court decision ordering distribution of stock in subsidiary holdings among about 1000 stockholders is to be appealed to the supreme court. Henry Wellman called the ruling a theoretical victory with little practical effect.
The sweeping New York customs investigation will be reviewed at a Washington conference today. Collector Loeb, co operating with Special Counsel Stimson, will discuss legal aspects and potential criminal prosecutions with Secretary MacVeagh President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham.
Frank Krug president of the local Iron Workers union dies from a bullet wound after being shot outside a Superior avenue saloon. Police say they know the identity of the shooter.
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