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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
8
Topeka Kansas September 11 The State Contest Board opened hearings on challenges filed by eight Taft electors to remove Roosevelt electors from the Republican State ticket. A decision is not expected today.
Otto Kahn the New York banker and art patron left for Europe with Mrs Kahn and four children. He does not know his return date and claims he will not seek permanent residence abroad this year, though prior reports suggested England residency and parliamentary ambitions.
The autumn season opens with a large society wedding at the Osborns country home in Garrison New York. Miss Aileen Osborn daughter of Mr and Mrs William Church Osborn marries Vanderbilt Webb youngest son of Dr and Mrs Seward Webb. Webb a Yale graduate this year.
Mayor Fuhrmann welcomed delegates to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies as their annual session opened in Buffalo New York. The gathering focused on mutual insurers and farm policy discussions among attendees.
Delegates from Maine and Portland prepare to discuss the principal subject at the convention focusing on insurance matters and related policy considerations.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in Portland at seven in the morning and will stay about thirteen hours. He will travel to Salem and Vancouver during this period and address the Clark County fair in Vancouver.
Governor Hiram Johnson attends the Wisconsin Progressive party state convention in Milwaukee as delegates debate whether to field a state ticket in the November election. The decision on a state ticket is among the main questions before the gathering.
The New Jersey State Firemen's Relief Association opened its thirty-fifth annual convention in Atlantic City with delegates from across the state. The organization aids exempt members and provides relief to widows and orphans of firefighters.
Pittsburgh welcomes delegates to the International Association for Testing Materials arriving from Washington. Secretary Nagel received them on behalf of President Taft, marking the visit during their city stay.
Fourth class postmasters from across Ohio gathered in Columbus for a three day convention as they organize the Ohio State Association of Postmasters.
The annual convention of the Michigan Association of City Clerks began in Grand Rapids on September 11. Clerks plan to push reforms for discussion at the next state legislature session.
In Doncaster England on September 11 the St Leger stakes worth 35000 pounds drew two strong entries Herman B Duryeas Sweeper and August Belmonts Tracery. The St Leger, one of five English classics, covers one mile six furlongs and 182 yards with many turfmen preferring its longer distance to the Derby.
Connecticut Democrats gather in Hartford on September 11 to name a full state ticket with Governor Simeon E. Baldwin headed for a second term. The party endorses the national Democratic platform at the state convention.
The Republican state convention in Baltimore reassembled to retire Roosevelt electors not stepping off the ticket. Roosevelt leader Col Carrington vows to fight GOP moves to oust Progressives, even to the Supreme Court if needed. Eight electors originally, three remain to be replaced by Taft men.
The State Federation of Democratic clubs holds its annual meeting in Williamsport Pennsylvania with nominees and party leaders addressing the gathering. Arrangements are made for an active statewide campaign through November before the election.
Speed kings began practice for the international automobile races to be held here later in the month. The course is in perfect condition and the practice races show promise of attracting vast crowds of spectators.
In large German colonies in Brazil many coal black people can speak only German.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. Endorsements from F J Cheney Co of Toledo and the National Bank of Commerce testifying to Cheney's honor and ability. Mall's Catarrh Cure advertised as an internal remedy with testimonials available, price per bottle and availability from druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Prospects point to the largest freshman class yet at Iowa as registration climbs beyond last year. Engineering and dentistry lead gains with freshmen nearly doubled from 1911 figures. liberal arts show a late rise. Total enrollment may top 3000 by 1914 if current trends continue.
Des Moines reports show the State Pharmacy Commission earned 571,069.17 in receipts with expenses of 13,725.03 over two years. Net revenue around 4 percent of maintenance costs, 4,564 pharmacists registered by July 1, 1922, with 237 of 693 applicants passing exams. Reciprocity aids cross-state registration. six pharmacists registered from other states. Moore plans law changes.
In Scandia Louisiana on September 11 a race clash among miners left four men shot and two stabbed. A Negro constable was fatally shot. White leaders William and Joseph Heathcote and William Davidson were arrested as the outbreak traces to six weeks of prior disputes over Negro miners being discharged and white men taking up recruitment.
Fairfield hosts the Jefferson county old soldiers and sailors reunion on Friday with registrations in the morning and programs in Library hall in the afternoon and evening led by president Newton Williams.
In Keosauqua on a Saturday Mrs Curtis Cochrell, about one year married, dressed in her wedding attire, bought five cents worth of strychnine and died after falling ill. Her husband found her convulsing at home after a stop at the pickle factory where he worked. A stomach pump failed to reverse the poison.
Iowa Senator Albert B. Cummins will depart Des Moines with Mrs. Cummins for a Europe journey planned after a committee’s request. He will remain abroad until just before the November elections and will not participate in state or national campaigning during his absence.
A 12 year old Otto Schmidt son drowned in the Iowa River while bathing alone. Charles Lehnen, 27, died at the Hummer mill likely from electrocution or furnace fumes. Two minor automobile accidents also occurred on Sunday.
A witty aphorism compares a flirt to a dipper on a hydrant inviting drinks but not ownership. The quip notes universal access yet reluctance to take away the source, reflecting social playful irony from the era.
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