Weather forecast for Iowa issued from Washington
Special forecast for Iowa lists fair weather today and Thursday with colder tonight.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
5
Taken Away From Home By Child Welfare Agent
Mt. Pleasant resident A B Hightshoe of the American Home Finding association and David and Hara Cummings took Maggie Cummings seven children to Ottumwa. The move aims to place the youths in homes where they can receive education and better opportunities after the death of their husband and father left the family destitute. The mother has struggled to support and educate the children but cannot care for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hightshoe
Mt. Pleasant
American Home Finding Association of
Ottumwa
David and
Hara Cummings
Maggie Cummings
Chicago visit by Dr Annette Mack from Crawfords
Dr Annette Mack of Chicago arrived last evening from Crawfords h ae for a visit with relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Mack
Chicago
Crawfordsh Ae
City
J Huysman Travels with Davenport for Morning Business
J Huysman accompanied Davenport this morning to conduct business, traveling as a passenger during the early hours.
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J. Huysman
Davenport
Tornado Strikes Aberdeen Tennessee Killing Five
A tornado tore through Aberdeen causing five deaths including W. C. McMillan Bank of Aberdeen president and T. C McMillan cotton buyer along with three unnamed Black victims. Four others were injured as debris buried victims amidst the demolished Illinois Central depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Illinois Central
Aberdeen
W. C. McMillan
Bank of Aberdeen
T. C McMillan
Jackson Heads Rock Island With Chicago Lawyer Elected
R A Jackson of Chicago is named president of the Rock Island Company succeeding Robert Mather who resigns to become chairman of Westinghouse Electric. Jackson joined Rock Island in 1901 as general attorney later became first vice president and general counsel. Born 1858 Richmond Indiana he studied at Earlham and Virginia Law and is now abroad in Europe.
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New York
R. A. Jackson
Chicago
Rock Island Company
Robert Mather
Westinghouse Electric Company
Jackson
Rock Island System
Mr. Jackson
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
University of Virginia
Rock Island Road
Europe
Temperance Lecturer John J Warburton Dies in Chicago
Chicago April 7 John J Warburton a renowned temperance lecturer died at his home aged ninety eight He had lectured across the country and was a leading voice in temperance reform for decades.
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Chicago
John J. Warburton
Milburn Opens for Standard in Sherman Suit Defense
John G. Milburn of New York, chief counsel for Standard Oil, began the defense in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil Co of New Jersey. He argued Standard’s benefit to American industry and described early oil as nondescript. C B Morrison finished the opening for the government, accusing Standard of unfair competition and spying on rivals, naming Hisgen Brothers of Albany as an example.
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St. Louis
John G. Milburn
New York
Standard Oil Company
Stannard Oil Company
New Jersey
United States Circuit Court
Milburn
Standard Oil Corporation
America
C. B. Morrison
Kellogg
Morrison
Hisgen Brothers
Albany N. Y
Tom Hisgen
Independence League
Taft
Land Office Rules for Heirs to Submit Commutation Proof
The general land office holds that heirs must prove both residence on the land and cultivation for fourteen months, by the entryman or heirs, or partly by both, to submit commutation proof. The widow must meet the same requirement. A separate decision states that selling improvements and relinquishing the entry bars a second homestead entry under the Feb. 8 1908 act.
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Washington
General Land Office
Change of Schedule at Burlington Railroad
The Burlington Railroad changed the morning passenger schedule. The train now arrives at 9 30 and departs at 9 40, instead of 9 34 and 9 45. The adjustment began a week ago Monday. Carpet tacks and pullers at The Fair. Dr J C Boice thanks the men and boys who helped fight a morning fire that threatened his residence, a timely aid that likely prevented great loss. People should be careful with fires during windy spring days. J Ford was a west bound passenger this morning.
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Burlington Railroad Company
J. C. Boice
Local Folks Travel and Visit Nearby Towns
Old Dutch Cleanser at ans Fels. Ingham visited Fairfield today. Fred Smith transacted business at West Branch. Miss Alliene Bailey spent time with Miss Nena Wilson at Brighton. Rev. T. B. Stovall rode to Fairfield and will stay till early next week. G. W. England and wife traveled to Harvey to visit their ill daughter Mrs. Neiswanger. Ethel Hayes visited her parents west of the city and then went to Pella for Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliene Bailey
Nena Wilson
Brighton
T. B. Stovall
Fairfield
G. W. England
Harvey
T. J. Neiswanger
Ethel Hayes
Geo. Hayes
Pella
Central College
Carpet Beaters at The Fair
Carriers note a 43 to 38 tally at The Fair as Wabnitz sisters Alpha and Mildred travel to Fairfield for a two day visit. Fred Hamilton rides with Perlee and plans a three day stay. D J Norton leaves for Marshalltown Iowa then proceeds to western points for about ten weeks. Mrs Nash of Monmouth Illinois arrives and visits her brother R M Hamilton near West Chester after an overnight stay with Mrs Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
Mildred Wabnitz
Fairfield
D. J. Norton
Marshalltown
Iowa
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