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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1912

Page

4

Wellman Man Frank Hagerman Found Dead After Illness

Frank Hagerman, a well known Wellman citizen, was found dead in his room over a restaurant after sudden illness. An examination cited heart and kidney disease as the cause. no inquest was needed. He served in the Danish American War and was known by Washington residents. Captain Dewey received a message urging Company PD to attend the funeral.

Mr. Hagerman Washington Dewey Wellman Company PD

Comrade Dewey Informs Wellman Friends of Respect Plea

A funeral service could not proceed as planned for the departed comrade. Captain Dewey advised Wellman friends that honoring him as a mark of respect was impossible under the circumstances.

Dewey

Foreign Born Voters Stir Debate in 1904 Election

Census figures show 6.65 million white foreign born men 21 and over vs 17.71 million native born. Naturalization varies by nationality with Germans 69.5 percent, Russians 26.1, Italians 17.3, Austrians 24.6, Montenegrins 2.7. Indicates party hopes and constitutional quirks influence electors after November.

Washington Census’ Bureau Census Bureau United States Germany Europe Austria Ireland Canada England Sweden Hungary

May Unseat Senator Lea in Tennessee Election Probe

Nashville report says Senator Luke Lea, oppose Lorimer committee member, faces a 1911 legislative inquiry into his election. State Comptroller Dibrell asserts Lea was chosen as a late hour dark horse through improper means after a lengthy deadlock.

Nashville Tenn United States Luke Lea William Lorimer Dibrell Lea

Dawson man near death from prairie fire burns

John Kirch of Dawson North Dakota lies in a Bismarck hospital near death after fighting a prairie fire. His clothing caught fire and he was found delirious, pulling charred cloth from his body as large patches of flesh came away.

Bismarck N. D John Kirch Dawson

Memorial Service Held For 1894 Canton Rebels

In Canton on Oct 19 a memorial service was held for those who died during the 1894 uprising. The event was held at the request of Dr. Sun Yat Sen who then sought to establish himself as emperor.

China Canton Sun Yat Sen Sun

New York Democrats debate Sulzer and Wilson roles

The New York Democrats argue Sulzer’s failure to win election hinges on Governor Wilson not mentioning him in a New York speech. Meanwhile a Bull Moose tag day marks Belated Roosevelt birthday observance led by the finance committee. Knoblock, Auburn prison alumnus, criticizes New York’s generous inmate policy. New Jersey plans a 1912 governor election regardless of Wilson’s presidential outcome.

Senate New Jersey John W. Wescott Camden William Hughes Paterson William Sulzer Wilson New York Finance Committee Bull Moose Party Col Roosevelt William Knoblock New York City Auburn Knoblock

Court Postponed To November 7 For Term Opening

County Clerk George S Bekerman reports Judge Byron W Preston of Oskaloosa moved the November term opening from November 4 to November 7 at 10 am The grand jury will report at 10 am and the petit jury at 1 30 pm on November 11 The docket is expected to be light The delay aims to avoid election interference with court work and potential campaign considerations by the judge and local lawyers.

Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA Byron W. Preston Oskaloosa Tle Justice of the Supreme Court

Morgan in New Industry

New York reports that J. P. Morgan has long run an employment bureau serving Morgan-controlled institutions. A department to handle requests was created, effectively making a Morgan employment agency. Hundreds are placed yearly within the Morgan zone, with long waiting lists.

New York J. P. Morgan Morgan Interests Mr. Morgan Morgan

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Wellman Man Frank Hagerman Zen of Wellman Tak Repub Taft Sena Tor Marcus Alonzo Hanna Bert Croley Macmillian Company Standard Oil Company Republican National Campaign Committee Col. Roosevelt Roosevelt-Johnson Gov. Johnson Electoral College Grant and Wilson The Greeley B. Gratz Brown Democratic Grant Thomas A. Hendricks Ind Miss Brown May Congress Washington National Bank NGTON White House Preston George S&s. Bekerman Fere Atchison Washington Loan and Trust CO Life Insurance Fire Insurance Estates Managed Chas. H. Keck Frank R. Sage D. F. Macon Auctioneer Liv Ta
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