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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1912

Page

6

Grand Army Veterans Parade in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles the Grand Army of the Republic with 8500 veterans led a two mile parade through streets lined with 300000 onlookers and floral tributes. Commander-in-Chief Harvey M. Trimble called it the greatest parade ever held and warned it may be the last due to veterans’ fading strength. A large campfire reunion followed at Shrine Auditorium.

Trimble Los Angeles Grand Army of the Republic Romantes of the Republic First Street Temple Gettysburg Shiloh The Wilderness Antietam Harvey M. Trimble Grand Army Shrine Auditorium

Duluth Street Cars Halt Amid Rioting Fears

Duluth Minnesota reports all 26 miles of track halted as Street Railway Manager Herbert Warren orders cars stored in barns at seven. Police and deputy sheriffs sworn in and guarding car barns as authorities abandon attempts to run service.

Duluth Minn Herbert Warren Score

Duryea Estate Heirlooms Split Among Kin and Charity

Walter F B Duryea left 344558.90 to heirs with a large portion going to Miss Anne Peregrine who cared for him after a diving accident at Sands Point. The will also provides 10000 each to two wealthy sisters and substantial sums to charities.

Mineola L. I Walter FB Duryea Anne Peregrine Duryea Sands Point

Taft to Visit Aunt Delia in Millbury Mass

President Taft Mrs Taft and their sons will visit Millbury Massachusetts to dine with Miss Delia Torrey Taft’s sister and hold a small Taft reunion at her home. Senator Heyburn of Idaho is improved and preparations are made for his removal to the west with Mr and Mrs Heyburn set to depart tomorrow.

Beverly Mase Taft Senator Heyburn Washington, D. C Idaho West Heyburn

6000 Trainmen to Strike in Spain on Sept 20

Madrid Sept 12 six thousand railroad men will strike in Spain on September 20. The movement includes the majority of the country’s railway workers and is likely to spread to Asturias and other regions.

Madrid Spain Teu Asturias

Veteran of Two Wars Dead

Savannah Sept 12 Brig. Gen. W. W. Gordon a Civil and Spanish war veteran and noted soldier and statesman died at White Sulphur Springs. The obituary highlights his long service and public roles.

Savannah CIA W. W. Gordon Cr. White Sulphur Springs

Jersey to Aid Woodrow Campaign Fund Auction Planned

A Jersey cow will be sold at auction next Saturday to support the Woodrow campaign fund. The contribution comes from the 8 rot infield of Raleigh, providing a unique fundraiser for the Wilson effort.

Wilson Fund Raleigh Rot

Jack Sheppard the Highwayman and His Infamy

A history of Jack Sheppard a 18th century thief famed for jailbreaks and tall tales. Born 1702 in London he became a petty criminal, tangled with Jonathan Wild, escaped Newgate multiple times and was hanged November 14 1724 in an event that drew a massive crowd. The article debunks dime-novel glamour and portrays him as a dull vicious figure with a talent for jail breaking.

Jack Sheppard England Dick Turpin Claude Duval Sheppard London Jonathan Wild Wild Jack Tie Newgate Prison Ducherssea Semiddiot

Mystery Tone Shrouds Miss Maude Rumor

Local readers whisper about a troubling situation involving Miss Maude, with alarm and gossip spreading through the community as concerns rise over her conduct. The shorthand chatter hints at scandal and public curiosity in a small town setting.

Funeral preparations mark Mikado Matsuhito's last view

Tokio reports the final viewing day before the Mikado’s funeral set for tomorrow at 6 am. The ceremony costs about 1 million dollars, with 750,000 from government funds and the rest from the emperor’s private purse. Foreign dignitaries including Knox and Prince Arthur of Connaught attend.

Tokio Matsuhito Philander C. Knox United States Prince Arthur of Connaught Great Britain Prince Henry Prussia Wilhelm Germany Europe Asia Mikado

Sale of Stock at Residence in North Washington

Due to health, J. T. Risk announces a farm sale at his residence in north Washington on Saturday September 14 at 1 30 PM. Items include one milk cow, two Duroc sows, six pure bred gilts, one pure bred male, and eight other good spring shoats. Terms: six months at 7 percent interest from date. Cash up to $10.00. Audited by R. & Dougherty. Clerk. 17813.

North Washington

Change of Articles for Snouffer Hughes & Company

Notice states that on September 2, 1912 a special meeting of stockholders of Snouffer Hughes & Company of Washington Iowa was held to approve amendments to the articles of incorporation. The document invites interested parties to learn of the formal changes and their effect on the corporate structure.

Snouffer, Hughes & Company Washington Iowa

Snouffer Hughes & Co Amends Articles in 1912 Iowa filing

Officials J T Snouffer and Harry S Ward sign changes changing company name to Snouffer Ward & Co and adjust articles of incorporation. The amendments revoke and replace Article I and VI provisions and set annual stockholder meetings for the first Tuesday in August. Filed September 5 1912 recorded in Washington County Iowa and submitted to the Iowa Secretary of State.

J. T.snouffer Harry S. Ward Recorder of Deeds Washington County Ilown State of Iowa Snouffer, Hughes & CO Snouffer, Ward & CO J. T. Snouffer Harry J. Ward

City Bus LineE-Call Up Service Announcement

City Bus line announces a phone contact for orders. Call 689 to reach Frank Rogers for prompt attention. Provide a tee and number when placing requests.

Frank Rogers

Time table of east and westbound trains with stations

The excerpt lists Arrives and Departs for No. 12 Exp No. 4 G8 No. 60 Lo Pass and others on the eastbound side. It also shows westbound trains No. 1 Exp No. 49 No. 21 11 Exp and No. 89 Lo Part with times from early morning to late night. Washington Branch lines include No. 50 Local Passenger and No. 430 Local Passenger among daily trains with noted exceptions.

CRE & P Washington W. Russel Lo West Lim Chicago Moiae Milwaukee Moise Tage vi Caed Cdeviia F. L. Broadgate Avent

Train schedule snippet with daily executions by J. B. KU

The fragment lists passenger and accommodation car numbers No 3 No 9 No 10 No 4 and mentions daily execution of trains by J. B. KU.

Exec J. B. KU

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G.A.R. Veterans Duryea Fortune Delia Tafte the Press Publishing Co New York World Boy Hounslow Health Mikados Robert Kock Imperial Institute For Infectious Diseases J. T. Risk F. Macon R. &. Dougherty Bannister Merwin C. J. Wilson C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Lowa Charles A. Dewey Awyer Collections Notary Public Office Over Washington Co. Savings Bank Washington Iowa Eicher & Livingston Edmund D. Morrison Morrison Bide North Side Square J.J. Kellogg South Side Square W. M. Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crail’s P. J. Hanley Harry H. Ross Casew Bros E. J. Perry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Sherman Brother Prug Fenton & Adams Chiropractors Northwest Corner Square Macon Austin Sutherland U.S. Indian South Dakota Masonic Bright Lemmon's J. D. Dayton West Chester, Iowa Alpine Aerie No. 1948 BP. G. Fox W. P.R. C. Dubois Becy Ae Valley Forge Camp Hall Om North Side Square J. &. Moriarty Washington Lodge A. F A. M C. A. Dewey W. M J. W. Morton Cyrus Chapter H. C. Hull P. J. W. Morton Sec Bethlehem Commandery K. T Wyatt B. Marbourg B. C C. B J. B. Kunath Myrtle Bragg
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