New York Magnate Thomas F Ryan Tops Political Donations
Washington October 22 Thomas Fortune Ryan a multi millionaire Democrat topped political contributions before the Clapp campaign fund committee with a noted gift of 450000000 He gave 400000 to Parker in 1904 and 00000 after defeat to cover campaign debts Perkins testified his total was 122500 His remarks and confrontations with Penrose Hilles dominated the hearing as the committee weighed large Democratic donations and influence.
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Washington
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Clapp Campaign Fund
B. A. Harriman
George W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Frank A. Munsey
Ryan
Judge Parker
Harriman
Democratic Organization
Harmon
Underwood
Wilson
Clark
Clapp Committee
Democratic Party
Je W. Perkins
Penrose
Hilles
Harvester and Steel Trusts
Perkins
Clapp
Senator Clapp
Senator Penrose
Oliver
Concrete Road at Vinton Transforms Iowa’s Worst Highway
The Benton county grade road near Vinton, once a muddy washout and nuisance, becomes Iowa’s first concrete county road. Local Ad club, farmers, and businessmen raised 2800 dollars. Benton county contributed 2200 from auto tax, with total paving at about 5032 dollars. Two miles planned, 2600 feet completed with 16 foot road bed and heavy curb for flood resistance.
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Iowa
Benton County
Cedar River
Vinton
Cedar River Bridge
Winton Ad Club
Ad Club
Farm Women Hold Meet in Lethbridge Alberta
Lethbridge Alberta October 22. One of the chief adjuncts of the International Dry Farming congress the International Congress of Farm Women began sessions with a large attendance. Its aim is to study and improve home conditions in agricultural communities. Mrs Bertha L Stavert of Winnipeg is president. The four day program features Lieut Gov George Hi Bulyea of Alberta George W Brown of Pan American Canada Martin Purell minister of agriculture of Canada James mm secretary of agriculture of the United States.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
International Congress of Farm Women
Bertha L. Stavert
Winnipeg
George Hi
V. Bulyea
George W. Brown
Pan
Martin Purell
Agriculture
Canada
James mm
The
U States
New Comet Discovered by Dr. Brooks at Hobart College
In Geneva New York on October 22 Dr. William Brooks director of Smith Observatory and Hobart College astronomy professor reported discovering a new comet about four in the morning. The comet lies in Sextans with eastward motion and is visible with small telescopes.
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Geneva
N. Y
William Brooks
Smith Observatory
Hobart College
Sextans
Notice of Registration for Washington Iowa Voters 1912
City of Washington Iowa notifies voters of registration boards and schedules for the November 5 1912 general election. Registrars will meet October 24 25 26 and November 2 1912 at ward offices to register voters and correct rolls. On election day November 5 registration and certificates available from 7am to 7pm at a site near the polls.
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City of
Washington
Iowa
Boards of Registers
Geo. F. Ross
Jack Heath
J. H. Laughead
Chas
Hebner
0. K. Mauck
Third Ward
Frank Wolf
R. H. Donaldson
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Fourth Ward
O. F. Haight
Matt Springman
O. F Haight
Henaihe
Carnegie Attends Telegraphers Meet in Jacksonville
Jacksonville on October 22 hosts the reunion of the Old-Time Telegraphers and Historical Association and the Society of the United States Military Telegraph Corps with delegates from across the United States. Among the distinguished members is Andrew Carnegie, who participates as plans unfold to showcase the city.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Divorce Petition Filed in Washington County Court
Bertha Young files for divorce from Earl Young alleging two years desertion and lack of reasonable cause. Court term starts November 4 1912 with instruction to appear before noon of the second day to defend. Attorney for plaintiff is CHAB. A. DEWEY.
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Earl Young
Warl Young
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Bertha Young
District Court of
Annecy
Har
A. Dewey
Plainull
Ultimate consumer and market woes shadow election season
The piece criticizes the ultimate consumer as the target of campaigns and market forces. It notes higher living costs and price pressures from coal, middlemen, and gasoline. The text includes a tale of Miss Nora Lea and a note found in a bottle from Coronado Bay read by Charles Collins in Toledo.
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Nora’ Lea
East Gray Street
Louisville
San Diego
Cal
Charles Collins
Phillips Street
Toledo
Lea
Coronado Bay
California
Reunion of the 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers Recalled
Comrade Warde of Philadelphia invites to a reunion in honor of the Fifty-first anniversary of the Balls Bluff battle. The account recalls marching to Potomac, crossing in old scows under fire, General E D Baker killed, flag at half mast, and the Philadelphia brigade including the 69th and 72nd Pennsylvania.
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Warde
Philadelphia
106Th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers
Balls Bluff
Potomac
E. D. Baker
San Francisco
69Th Pennsylvania
Owen
Smith
Baker
72Nd Pennsylvania
Baxter
106Th
Pennsylvania
Moorehead
Appomatox
Bottle Floats Near Ly Around World
A girl in Loulaville Kentucky tosses a corked bottle into the Ohio River containing her name and address, part of a world wide bottle float effort.
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Loulaville
Ohio River
Doctor Shallenberger to Visit Washington November Sixth
Regular Chicago specialist who has visited Washington since 1903 will be at the Colenso Hotel in Washington on Wednesday November 6 for one day only. He will return every twenty eight days. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Coal Trust
Chicago
Washington
Colenso Hotel
Renowned healer promises cures for chronic diseases
Claims permanent cures across catarrh nose throat lung eye ear stomach liver kidneys and many other ailments with rapid diagnosis within two minutes. Advertises treatments for paralysis neuralgia rheumatism epilepsy Brights disease consumption early stage bladder female organs and habits, plus special eye nose and throat work and painless cataract correction.
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Pr Thatlenberger
Bright
Nervous Debility and Exhaustion Description
A terse account lists symptoms of nervous debility including fatigue irritation sunken eyes pimples memory loss and dream disturbances. It notes sleeplessness fainting and general weakness with low confidence and energy.
Sexual Weakness and Private Diseases Specialist Ad
Physician offers treatment perfected on neglected cases with no experiments. Undertakes no incurable cases but claims to cure thousands given up to die. Consultation free and confidential. Address unknown.
Time table for east and westbound trains
Train schedule listing arrival and departure times for eastbound and westbound trains with numbers 12 32 4 8 50 2 80 88 and 36 8, including local passenger and freight services. The notice is signed by H. W. Russell, agent.
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H. W. Russel
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Thomas F. Ryan
New York
International Congress
Stranger
Ber
Glasgow
Beal
Carnegie
Lowa
By Howard L. Rann
Kleese
Gade
Isaac Kleese
2Nd Army Corps
Shallenberger
Co. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Charles A. Dewey
Over Washington Co. Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
J.J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W.M Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crafl’s
P. J. Hanley
Over Klein Kilo Ko Store
Harry H. Ross
Casew Bros
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean
Sherman Brother
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
R. BR
W. E. Shallenberger
Lake Avenue
IUS
Drexel State Bank
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
North
South Dakota
Geo. Peck
Masonic
Fran Jogers
Glee Steet
Foley
Lemmon’s
Nicola
Alpine Aerie No. 1948
G. Pox
W. P.R. C. Dubois
Secy
Washington Lodge
A. F
J. W. Morton
Sec
J. B. Kunath
W. M
Myrtle Bragg
Washington Branch
Local
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee
L. Bro
St, P. and
Eeeee Logate
B&q
Exce J. B. KU
Ith
Arent
Ghickester
Grey Panere
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