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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1912
Page
3
Mrs Pethick Lawrence, in New York, cites Professor Danton’s proof that girl babies are stronger than boys to attack anti vote arguments. She compares their plight to a woman at a boot shop unsure which boot to try on due to a hole in her stocking.
Frank Gould offered a timely tale at a Halloween supper. A youth tells his father that his mother is unusually cheerful and singing, while the father jokes about the banquet stewards giving only mineral water.
San Antonio reports Justice Goff pronounces Becker's death sentence to be carried out the week of December ninth. An earlier fire at St John’s Orphan Asylum killed six nuns and ten children. Mother Mary Sister Superior died aiding others with several rescues and serious injuries among nuns.
Special to Evening Journal reports Lieutenant Becker was sentenced to death in the electric chair by Justice Goff for the murder of Rosenthal. He is to die the week of December ninth.
The Journal prints a facsimile of the general election ballot to guide readers before election day. Instructions emphasize placing an X in the square for chosen names, with notes on voting for president electors, supreme court judges, hospital board, and board of supervisors. The two-part ballot warns that voting more than allowed negates the vote and urges careful study prior to voting.
A humorous sketch of a minister's wife highlighting energy optimism and misjudgments she faces. The piece notes changing parsonages and constant duties from hosting visiting pastors to managing home life while coping with town opinions. It pokes fun at expectations and perceived flaws.
The local democratic campaign closes with M. F. Healy of Ft. Dodge known as Mike Healy to address a large audience at the Graham theatre next Saturday at eight o clock. Healy, a member of the prominent Healy legal family, is praised as a famed storyteller and former temporary chairman of the last state democratic convention.
Train schedule lists eastbound and westbound departures and arrivals with multiple service numbers. Notes Nos 81 82 88 69 freight and Nos 49 60 60 49 30 19 passenger services run daily except Sunday. Agent W Russel marks the official timetable.
Eastbound and local trains listed with numbers No 6 No 8 No 12 No 61 No 63 No 91 No 92 and times 12 44 9 30 8 30 9 07 18 15 am pm scattered. Agent L Broadgate signs as agent.
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