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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1905

Page

7

Strong and Troutman to Bring Great Barlow Minstrels to Graham

The Great Barlow Minstrels feature Strong and Troutman as back and wing dancers on April 10 in Graham. Paul Troutman is praised as a clever grotesque dancer with original moves that amuse audiences. Their act includes a medley of ragtime choruses and innovative blackface routines alongside other acts. The Fortnightly club literary department will meet with Mrs. Eva Livingston Monday at 2:30 PM.

Strong Troutman Barlow Graham Paul Troutman America Eva Livingston

To California by Tourist Car via the Milwaukee Route

Enquire for particulars about travel options and schedules for a tourist car heading to California via the Milwaukee line. Details and fares likely available upon request.

California Milwaukee

France Defends Morocco Policy in Parliament Debate

Foreign Minister Delcassé defended French Morocco policy in the chamber, arguing it serves national interests and improves security for Moroccan subjects. The exchange drew praise from Jaures and heated protests from nationalists as Washington reports note a British ambassador briefing Taft on Morocco and the open door.

Paris Derlcasse Chamber of Deputies Morocco France Washington Taft Jusserand

Curious state of things in Osceola murder case

Evidence suggests Maude Stone went to Lamon sanatorium where she died amid circumstances pointing to murder and implicating Dr. Crofford. Crofford, a member of the Iowa legislature, helped secure a second degree murder bail measure after his conviction, while he has remained free on appeal and resumed his practice.

Osceola Maude Stone Crofford Tamoni Lamon Iowa Crafford

Census chief aids New York state in upcoming count

Washington assigns William C. Hunt, chief statistician, to assist New York officials in the census next month. Bureau estimates set New York State population at 7,001,74 and New York City at 3,902,007, versus 7,208,804 and 3,437,202 in 1900, with expectations of higher counts due to continued large immigration.

Washington William C. Hunt Census Bureau North New York

Iratty Express Plans Frontiersmen Legation for Imperial Intelligence

The Iratty Express reports a movement to form a legation of frontiersmen to organize Englishmen across the empire into an auxiliary intelligence department. It would recruit volunteers to act as intelligence officers in coordination with the war office.

London The Iratty Express Empire War Office

Children Burned to Death in Iowa Farmhouse Blaze

In Marshalltown Iowa on April 8 two children of Byron Sweley a farmer died in a bed fire that destroyed their house while the parents were at the barn. The tragedy was reported as the house catching fire in the rural incident.

Marshalltown Byron Sweley

West ern terror capture at Trinidad six years hunt ends

After a six year manhunt Bob McMuanus reputedly last survivor of the Black Jack Ketchum gang is jailed at Trinidad. Deputy sheriffs Dinworth and Thatchber nabbed him thirty miles south of the city as he worked a corral amid desolate terrain. He offered no resistance when surprised while loading a six shooter and rifle.

Trinidad Colo Bob McMuanus Black Jack” Ketchum New Mexico Colorado Prinidad Frank Hut

Two Scars Identify Suspect as Man Wanted in Illinois

A man matching a murder suspect description was arrested at Thom Mahoney's farm near Farthington Minnesota by Deputy Sheriff W. H. Brownell. He claimed the name Charles Cran and showed two neck scars like those in a circular. Police wired Illinois for confirmation and planned to detain him if he bore a leg scar until the sheriff’s arrival.

Farthington Minn Strawn Thom Mahoney Here Sheri W. H. Brownell Charles Cran Cer Illinois

Weather overview with regional forecasts

The forecast reports generally fair conditions across states with variable winds. Indiana and Wisconsin note fair skies with shifting winds, while lower Michigan and Iowa expect warmer temperatures and southerly or southeasterly winds.

Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Market quotes show mixed grain and livestock activity

Chicago wheat soy May July bids ranged around 1.17 to 1.10. Corn oats and fats hold varied bids. Live stock in Chicago and East Buffalo reports show hogs at 4.85 to 5.35, cattle 4.00 to 6.75, sheep 5.80 to 7.70, calves strong at 7.50 to 8.00, with receipts around 22 000 hogs and 4 000 cattle.

Chicago Chicago Board of ‘Trade East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N.Y

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