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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1905

Page

2

Smiths Fight Extradition From Cincinnati Court

The case of J Morgan Smith and wife relatives of Nan Patterson continues as they contest extradition to New York. Attorney Shay seeks time to prepare and claims letters taken by detectives may be challenged. Prosecution says papers are ready except the indictment copy. Judge Spiegel notes potential illegal detention if evidence is flawed.

Cincinnati J. Morgan Smith Nan Patterson New York Shay Smith Smithe Ilegally Spiegel Aml Kulison Adame Eypress Company Cogan Herrick Texas Smiths

Death of David N. Brown Father of Mrs. Dwight Norton Jr

Obituary from the Orleans Democrat notes the death of David N. Brown at Otto on February 7 at age 2 years 27 days. Born in Attica New York he lived on a Derby farm near Point Peter and later ran a grocery and milling business in Gowanda and Otto. A Democrat who backed Polk voting in 1845 he held posts including Gowanda postmaster and was active in I O O F and Masonic orders. He was married twice and survived by his wife Lucy Butterfield six children two of whom reside in the area. Funeral services were held at his home in Gowanda conducted by Rev John Nelson with Masonic honors.

Orlean New York) Democrat Dwight Norton, Jr Derby Farm Point Peter Persia Alfred Johnson Gowanda N. Y Erie County Cattaraugus Creek Otto Brown James K. Polk Horatio Seymour Samuel J. Tilden Roswell P. Flower Grover Cleveland Reuben EB. Fenton Congress Assembly State Senate Relief Lodge Clinton F. Page Lodge Caroline Roberts Lucy Butterfield John F. Brown Tavares Florida Charlies . Brown Marian Agard Union City John Nelson

Suman farm deeds move to unnamed syndicate in Chesterton track fight

Valparaiso reports transfers of deeds for the Suman farm near Chesterton to a syndicate whose members will be revealed after recordation. Governor Hanly says he will halt illegal racing and may call on state militia to enforce laws, amid plans to oppose Robey track development.

LaPorte Ind Valparaiso Suman Farm Chesterton Robey Hanly Porter County

Osage oil lease dispute reported in Guthrie

Frank Frantz Osage agent and United States Attorney Speed discuss upcoming friction between Luminating Oil Company and its Osage sub-lessees. After a renewal blanket lease, rentals on sub-leases rose from 1 to 15 dollars per acre at the start of the year, prompting organized protection among sub-lessees.

Guthrie O. T Frank Frantz United States Luminating Oil Company Standard Osage Reservation

Sioux Falls Wins Federal Appeal Over Water Company

City Attorney Keith reports Sioux Falls prevailed in the federal circuit court of appeals against the South Dakota Water Company in a suit over the right to complete and operate a municipal water system. A twenty year contract with the water company ended in April of last year.

Sioux Falls Keith Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Souh Dakota Water South Dakota Water Company

Coming General Assembly Planned by U P Churches

Entertainment committee outlines hosting plan for the General Assembly. Delegates will stay in city homes with meals at First Church basement catered by Miss Anne Houdek. Committees appointed and canvass response strong, promising a smooth, enjoyable assembly.

General Assembly U. P First Anne Houdek

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption Says Pekin Man

Pekin Iowa resident W M Smithart credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with saving his life. He claims the remedy cured his throat and lung issues and has used it for over ten years. Offered with a trial bottle free at J H Stewarts drug store.

W. M. Smithart Pekin Iowa Dr. King J. H. Stewart's Tria

Iowa Central Schedules Low Settlers Rates to Minnesota and Dakota

The Iowa Central announces very low rail rates every Tuesday in March and April for settlers traveling to Minnesota and the Dakotas. Through trains run daily to St Paul with direct connections at Union Depot and no car changes en route. Consult Iowa Central Agents before buying tickets or contact B. Cat G. P. T. A. in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Dakota Iowa Central North and South Dakota St. Paul Union Depot Northen Minneapolis Minn

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