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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1911
Page
8
Amusements note a musical farce Weary Willie Walker to appear at the Graham on Saturday night September 28. One night only Dr Cook will lecture at the Graham September 21 sharing experiences in a thrilling account.
A rural speaker, Uncle Eben, extols patience as a virtue everyone should share to reduce conflicts and demands, urging mutual restraint and harmony. The quip frames patience as a social lubricant in community life.
London comments on Canada’s looming reciprocity vote with Liberal leader Laurier rallying support. The King shows interest in the campaign while the Prince of Wales is noted for cigarettes. other items include Papal succession chatter, a worm devouring cotton pests, and UK railroad accident statistics for 1910.
Advertisement for Hyomel a catarrh remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy. Claims to kill catarrh germs ease sore membranes and prevent mucus. Inhaler kit priced at 1.00 with extras 0.50 each.
Reports from Puebla state that outrages and disorders in Alalpan and Chilap are carried out by jefe politicio Benjamin Baléeras. Towns report numerous dead and many wounded as violence escalates. A Mexico City dispatch notes total indemnity from the late revolt may reach 15 million dollars, with about 9 million likely to be covered, per Jose Diego Fernandez, president of the government inquiry committee.
In Portland on September 16, Secretary of State Cyrus W. Davis announced a 184 vote majority for repeal of the Maine liquor prohibition amendment. The tally reflects town clerk returns and notes possible reporting errors not included in the official count. Opponents say discrepancies could shift the result to a pro dry majority.
Judge McMahon granted Gary Mayor Thomas Knotts and City Engineer Williston one week to file petitions to move the alleged bribery hearing outside Lake County Indiana. A venue change may be granted if good reason is shown.
The Rock Island and Golden State Limited bound westward left the track east of Ainsworth Iowa at 3 am. The mail car overturned injuring three clerks while the engine remained upright and the engineer and fireman were uninjured. A coach ahead of the dining car derailed but passengers were only shaken up.
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions across Illinois and Iowa with little temperature change. Indiana expected to see fair skies in the north while southern areas may have showers. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin also trend toward fair conditions.
Hearing on parole pleas of John R. Walsh of Chicago and twelve other ex bankers at the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, has been postponed to September 25.
The 4th regiment reports Company C Muscatine led by Captain Dewey posted an excellent showing in the spring inspection by a regular army officer. About thirty members had only two to three weeks in the unit, yet performance was strong across all companies with standings from excellent to good.
Reader letters recall a Friday accident as a eastbound freight leaked a large coconut oil tank car on the Rome hill near Mt Pleasant. About twenty thousand gallons coated five miles of track while residents scooped oil for soap and the odor lingered at noon. Reports note C B & Q lines likely bear the cost of the spill.
A note wishing luck to a party moving to run a European plan hotel in Kansas City. The message mentions William as foreman at the Democrat print shop and praises his character from Eagle. Also advertises Voley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidney and bladder ailments, claimed to aid the elderly, with sales through druggists.
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