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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
2
Fourteen Year Old Miss Shebek Kills Self With Carbolic Acid
A nineteen year old girl, Miss Fran cia Shebek, consumed a four ounce bottle of carbolic acid at her sister Mrs. 8S. P. Ramsey's home four miles west of the city. She died at ten o'clock after being found unconscious and unable to be revived by local doctors. The motive remains unknown and the incident has left the Ramsey family in deep distress. Mrs. Ramsey, in poor health, had been cared for by the girl these past six weeks. The community mourns the tragedy and the parents face a painful loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
8. P. Ramsey
Francis Shebek
Francia Shebek
8S. P. Ramsey
Mrs. Ramsey
Stewart
Ramsey
Matinee Admission Slashed for Youngsters at Graham
Tonight at the Graham theater all children 12 years and under in the Gallery pay 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
New Overland Train Poised Between St Louis and Puget Sound
The Lurlington will run a 2 500 mile route from St Louis to Puget Sound via Billings Mont and traverse territory acquired by the United States in 1804. Napoleon sold Louisiana Territory to the U S for about 24 cents an acre, unwittingly shaping a vast empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurlington
St. Louis
Puget Sound
Billings
Mont
United States
Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon Bonaparte
France
England
Northfield VT Publishes Monthly Liquor Purchaser List
Under a new liquor law Northfield Vermont must publish monthly the name of every liquor purchaser. The first list has sparked uproar as outside wholesalers court residents who have sworn off patronizing the town agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Indian Base Ball clash set for April at fair grounds
The Nebraska Indian Base Ball team meets the local squad at the fair grounds in April 1927. The team drew much comment last season for their brilliant playing and is billed as a rare opportunity not to be missed. Rev. I M Knight of Des Moines will lecture on John Calvin at the First U P church Thursday evening at eight. Admission details not shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
I. M. Knight
Des Moines
U P
John Calvin
Supreme Court Clarifies who Pays Express Tax Burden
The Supreme Court upholds that the shipper bears the express tax burden, rejecting the claim that carriers may shift costs via higher rates. Justice White notes no provision forbids shifting by contract, while Justices Harlan and McKenna dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice White
Harlan and
McKenna
Local and Personal Surprise as Will H. Graham Weds Laura Bowman
Last evening at seven o'clock at Mrs. A Bowman’s southeast Washington home, Miss Laura M Bowman and Will H Graham were married by Rev H R Stark of the Presbyterian church. The ceremony was private with family present, followed by a honeymoon excursion on the Narrow Gauge toward the east. The bride, daughter of Mrs. A Bowman, is described as accomplished and beautiful, while the groom is well known in Washington and the sole surviving member of the late John Graham family. The wedding came as a pleasant surprise to many friends, who join in congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Graham
The
Journal
Flora DeVoss Company Opens Brother vs Brother at Graham
Flora DeVoss company brings a three night engagement to the Graham in the clever comedy drama Brother vs. Brother. The repertoire group is touted as one of the best to have appeared here and at the prices should draw a good house. Get in line and be at the theatre this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Flora DeVoss
Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Free Trial Offer
Readers are invited to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier, an elegant toilet preparation. A limited-time offer sends a full-size fifty-cent box free to each lady who sends her address and ten cents for packing and postage, with only one free box per address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington
W. Va
Controversy in Committer Washington April 1
The Coeur d'Alene investigation resumed with W. R. Stimson on the stand to challenge defense testimony. He says removal came from legal tools of the Bunker Frame and Standard Oil, and cites war authorities’ opposition. Sulzer protests petition fraudulently signed for troops, votes down affidavits. Dr. Hugh France testifies on coroner work after the Bunker Hill mill explosion. Canada beet sugar factory plans may proceed with $500,000 investment. approval sought from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coeur d'Alene
W. R. Stimson
Shoshone County
Bunker Flaine
Standard Oil Company
Sulzer
Abdavits
Aftidavits
Marsh
Hugh France
Bunker Hill
Bartlett Sinclair
France
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Canada
Johnson
Stanbridge
State Department
Northern Pacific Car Lavatories Separate By Sex
Description notes that in the Northern Pacific cars the women's toilet rooms and lavatories are separated from the men’s lavatories which also have two wash basins distinct from men’s toilet rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Pleiser's New Military Band to Play Tonight in Graham
A free concert by Pleiser's new military band will be held in front of Graham tonight at 7 30 PM. Residents are invited to attend the outdoor event featuring military music and fanfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiser
Graham
Man neglects horses near Brighton leads to humane plea
A resident from beyond Brighton tethered two horses to a city park fence. One horse was lame and the other collapsed from exhaustion. Authorities forced the owner to shelter and feed them, prompting calls for a humane society and a 30 day jail sentence for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Missies Ondre and Benz Offer Latest Street Hats Sale
The Missies Ondre and Benz sell a premier sample line of street hats shirred baby hats and bonnets. A special sale of these new goods will be held at their South Side store on Thursday and Friday. See the very latest cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondre
Benz
Inspector to Review Rural Mail Routes From Washington
An inspector from Washington, DC will visit to review proposed rural delivery routes from this city and recommend which should be established. The move aims to please local farmers and improve service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Local lad Fred Parker shines in Redmond company comedy
Sigourney cor report notes Fred Parker son of Captain J T Parker performed well in Food on the Cricket by the Redmond company Monday night. Sigourney residents praise seeing their local stage product and commend the Redmond troupe as a group of good actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parker
J. T. Parker
Redmond Company
Sigourney
Fred
Sigourney Cor
Ottumwa Courier
Treasury Secretary Receives Conscience Payment
In Washington on April 1 the secretary of the treasury received an anonymous conscience contribution of 523 dollars sent in an envelope postmarked C. and St. Louis R. P.O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana Representative Introduces Bill to Repeal Stamp Tax
Griffith of Indiana introduced in the house a bill repealing the stamp tax on checks drafts and on proprietary medicines clearing the way for tax relief on financial instruments and pharmaceuticals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Griffith
Indiana
House
No Title Given in Fragmentary Notice
A fragmented local item describes a sequence of unsafe acts including a boy torching a toilet with a match, a gas leak near a lighter, and a child entering a balcony area with admission details. The tone suggests a cautionary column about accidents and improper conduct.
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