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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
8
A Georgia convict, facing another theft charge after a dozen prior offenses, asks to postpone the case for a week claiming his lawyer is sick. The judge notes the defendant’s hand in the pocket and asks what defense counsel can offer.
A Des Moines report explains a railway routing system for unfamiliar travelers. Passengers carry a board and button with address and destination, with agents guiding them through connections and hotels to the final steamer, ensuring safe delivery across routes.
Frank J. Owen shot and killed Charles Bierworth in the Tremont hotel office. The two men, hotel proprietors, were in a crowded room with witnesses including Patrolman Lane. Owen claimed self defense after Bierworth brandished a knife. coroner's hearing will proceed. Both men are well known in the area.
Des Moines October 15 1904 Corporal I Miles of D troop Sixth Cavalry Fort Des Moines was shot in the leg Saturday night by Private Zacharia Morris in the alley south of the Kirkwood hotel Morris fled after four shots grazed Miles and narrowly missed a bystander Miles was taken to the fort for treatment Morris remains at large
A humorous contrast shows Sleepytown trapped by poor roads while Rustleville offers smooth travels. The piece notes muddy, sinking lanes on Sleepytown roads and upgraded routes to Rustleville, inviting travelers and displacing Sleepytown’s growth.
Joseph Dvorak accused of sending blackband letters to Solon resident John L. Adams has been released on bail. Seven Solon residents posted $500 each, totaling $3,500, to secure his release by Judge Reed of the federal court. Dvorak had been jailed since last fall and will await trial at liberty.
Sioux City Burlington and Grinnell submitted bids for the 1915 Iowa Library Association meeting to be set by the executive committee. Officers elected include Mrs C C Loomis Cedar Rapids president Miss Jeanette M Drake Sioux City first vice president Mrs M E Bailey Council Bluffs second vice president L L Dickerson Grinnell secretary Miss Vina Clark Ames treasurer and Miss Sarah Palmer Red Oak registrar.
Sioux City dated Oct 15 railroads between Omaha and Sioux City restored the lumber rate to 25 cents per foot after planning a 5 cent hike to 30 cents in retaliation against an ICC order. George T Bell traffic bureau commissioner has received notice the old rates are back in effect.
In New York on October 15 the 120 battleships took part in a grand naval parade led by Rear Admiral Osterhaus. President Taft and guests viewed from the German yacht Mayflower as guns fired in salute to the President and the Secretary of the Navy. Applause erupted from both banks as the fleet passed down the bay.
The country awaits the publication today of the record of all funds contributed to the Republican campaign. The campaign fund publicity act, signed by President Taft in 1911, requires national committees to publish their campaign contributions within a ten to fifteen day window before elections.
A descriptive travel sketch by Oscar Fetters portrays the Painted Desert near Winslow Arizona with the Hopi villages on towering mesas. It details natural wonders such as Meteor Mountain and Petrified Forest, the colors of the desert walls, and the daily Hopi farming and bread making practices amid hospitality to wanderers.
In a town, firms advertise direct fish sales asking buyers to send half a dollar with a list of preferred varieties. One letter requests two salmon a dozen whiting a dozen fresh herring and more. The next day a reply offers to forward the fisherman for another dime.
AFL secretary Frank Morrison condemns a charity selection in Washington, signaling a dispute over philanthropic naming and funding practices as he voices strong critique of official choices.
Marketing copy describes the White Cat KLOSED KROTCH Union Suit emphasizing comfort and a knit closed crotch that cannot gap or sag. It highlights ease of wear for activities like walking climbing riding or bending and invites customers to inspect the line in the underwear department.
The speaker contrasts economic efficiency with generosity and mocks modern scientific management for reducing philanthropy. He likens it to a skinflint who cloaks stinginess as efficiency and claims foreign missions as the sole charity, arguing money should go farther.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages. The advertisement claims the medicine treats the constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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