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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1912
Page
8
A New Jersey county courthouse opens a heavy October term with about one thousand cases listed or assigned to special sessions. Atlantic City contributes a large share, including gambling and election offenses, with eight hundred male defendants and the rest women. The figure reflects rising crime concerns in the region.
Governor Wilson and William J. Bryan resume western campaign today after a two day rest. The push covers states voting on state and national tickets and includes a major Holy Name parade of 7,000 Catholic men in Columbus Ohio on October 12. Rev Father J C Norris of the Cathedral chairs arrangements with Col C W Wal...
Ames Iowa October 7 government experts study why over 40 percent of Iowa farmers rent. O C Lloyd from Washington leads a survey at Iowa State College with special enumerators to collect yearly earnings from leased versus owned farms. Findings to Washington for cross state comparison.
At the Sioux City Bar association annual meeting Robert U B Pike was chosen president and A C McGill named secretary. E J Stason J P Shoup J W Kindig and O T Nagelstad were elected to the executive council. A member warned that divorces are being obtained at low fees in Sioux City and a committee was named to investigate. Plans were announced to host the Iowa State Bar association meeting in Sioux City next June.
Surveyors in Keokuk on October 7 began inspecting the proposed industrial site along the Illinois bank of the Mississippi. Engineers estimate a levee and landraising to convert marshy low ground to solid ground at about 100000 dollars, with Chicago capitalists sending their experts to verify costs.
Des Moines reports conspiracy proceedings likely from Charles W. Mc Laughlin suit seeking receivership of Bankers' Life of Marion County Indiana. Bankers' Life suspects rival insurers and a former Des Moines employee back the action to gain prestige and discredit the company. four lawyers have been hired by McLaughlin.
The piece mocks the persistent kicker who dislikes both heat and cold and demands constant control of climate. It notes the kicker’s irritability, desire for comfort, and habit of finding fault in everything from sermons to seasons, ending with a jab at spreading misery.
Champ Clark will spend three days in Iowa and deliver five speeches. He will speak at Muscatine and Burlington on October 1, Waterloo and Marshalltown on October 16, Ottumwa on October 11, with the Democratic State Central Committee confirming the itinerary.
Kr G Dunn, candidate for governor, will speak in Des Moines tonight and plan a campaign swing next week through the First district visiting Fairfield New London and Burlington.
Mr and Mrs Thomas K Palmer of Chariton Iowa mark their 67th wedding anniversary quietly. They wed in Brooklyn New York at Calvary Episcopal church October 1 1845 with Rev Lewis conducting the ceremony. They moved to Chariton in 1855 where he opened a general merchandise store later run by son Charles Palmer.
Attorney General Cosson announced he will visit Keokuk to lead an inquiry into alleged violations of state gambling and liquor laws that have troubled the city. Believers, ousted as police chief, and Thomas Gray are among those expected to be questioned as witnesses.
New York hosts the first game October 8 at the Polo Grounds with 18 000 unsold seats beyond speculators. The Polo Grounds seat about 38 000. 8 000 reserved, rest sold at gates. John Treydler oversees the event with Heydler as National League secretary. Dates list games in New York and Boston from October 8 to 14 with coin toss deciding game seven if needed. Ticket prices shown for New York and Boston venues, with no advance sales in New York except upper grand stand seats.
A rustic tip advises removing oil stains from carpets by applying a thick paste of fuller's earth and cold water to the stained areas. Let it dry completely then brush away the residue with a stiff brush for a cleaner surface.
Dr. William D. Runyon of Corning Iowa has been elected assistant superintendent of the Iowa state sanitarium at Oakdale near Iowa City. He and his wife have arrived and will make the city their future home. Dr. Runyon graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1909.
A brief want ad in the Journal promises fast results for readers seeking services or sales. The small notice urges quick contact and highlights concise details for interested parties.
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