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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1906

Page

7

Cooper remedies claimed to banish tapeworms in St Louis

Reports from St Louis detail L T Cooper selling a New Discovery medicine that purportedly removes tapeworms and relieves chronic stomach trouble. Hundreds report relief and improved energy, with testimonials from locals including Mrs B Prengel. Cooper links stomach issues to rheumatism and other ailments, asserting broad health benefits.

St. Louis L. T. Cooper Cooper B. Prengel St. Ferdinand Street

Railroads Admit Violation in Indiana Discrimination Suit

In Indianapolis Dot Stn filing the National Oil company and the Louisville and Nashville railroad admit a practice they call a flagrant violation of the law amid a suit where several oil firms charge railroads with discriminatory rates. They deny overall discrimination but acknowledge lower Evansville to Mount Vernon rates due to Ohio river competition assist.

Indianapolis Dot Stn State Railroad Commission National Louisville and Nosteville Indiana Actuwite Evansville Ind Mount Vernon Louisville Nashville Ohe Ohio River

Mayor McCaskrin Indicted Over Railway Vandalism

Rock Island Illinois reports Mayor G W McCaskrin and a detective were indicted on four counts for inciting destruction of railroad property. He led police in tearing up tracks on the Burlington and Milwaukee lines. Police were jailed then released on $1000 bond after grand jury exonerated the officers. City council censured the mayor and said it would not be responsible for his acts.

Rock Island G. W. McCaskrin Mayors’ Association of Ilinois Burlington Milwaukee

Smoot Speech Tops Mormon Conference Address

Senator Reed Smoot, an apostle, told the semi annual Mormon conference he would not abandon his religion or state. He said his first duty is to country and urged Mormons to seek land investments over other ventures. Another speaker praised irrigation in the West as Tsinh prophecy fulfillment.

Salt Lake City Mormon Church Reed Smoot

Wind Jamming Days The Case of Gallant Captain Natman

A veteran seafarer argues modern ships lack the sacrifice of old time sailors. He recalls Captain Nutman refusing to abandon an injured man, a Swede survivor, and a Newfoundland dog in a lifeboat tragedy, praising steadfast duty at sea.

Holmes United States Philadelphia Tle Abraham Nutman Aidar Nulman Nutmaan Newfoundland

Quarried accident near Racine leaves two injured and one dead

In Racine Wisconsin on October 8 Marg Freanche aged 30 was killed Sam Fagate 30 was fatally injured and two other men were hurt at the John O Laughlin company stone quarry one and a half miles north of the city. A stone laden car on a incline broke loose and sped downhill striking workers below.

Racine Wis Marg Freanche Sam Fagate John O'Laughlin Company

Hartley Wounds Doss Galbraith After Trial Tensions

Springfield Missouri reports Hartley brother of ex county official shot and wounded Doss Galbraith the mob leader. Hartley testified against Galbraith in a trial about lynching three negroes last spring, with rising tensions since. In Denver a Lindsey state ticket for governor is filed with most nominees matching Republican convention picks.

Springfield Denver Oct. S Lindsey Charles F. Casswell Supreme Dench Charles R. Dudley Regent of The State University Ben B. Lindsey

Railway mail clerks eight hour law decision awaited

The post office department states the status question for railway mail clerks under the eight hour law will be submitted to the assistant attorney general for decision.

Washington, Dct. S Post Office Department

Postseason Baseball Series Set for St Louis Teams

Arrangements completed for a seven game post season series between local National and American League teams. The series begins today and all seven games will be played.

St. Louis

No Law Bans US Flag Use in Advertising

General Tavis, JAG, notified the acting secretary of war that there is no federal statute prohibiting using the flag of the United States for advertising purposes. The statement clarifies permissible display in commercial promotions under existing law.

Washington Tavis Army The United States

Teacher Kate Gfrover Killed by Vandalia Train

Terre Haute Indiana October 8 Miss Kate Gfrover a longtime public school teacher was instantly killed at a grade crossing by a Vandalia railroad train in this city.

Terre Haute Ind Kate Gfroever

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Triumphs Over Tumor Claim

An old newspaper feature touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as conquering tumors and avoiding surgery. It cites a testimonial from Fannie D. Fox of Bradford, Pa, claiming the tumor disappeared after five bottles and a medical exam showed no signs.

Lydia EB. Pinkham Fannie D. Pax Lydis EK Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Lydia BE Mra Lydia B. Pinkham Fannie D. Fox Bradford

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