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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1907
Page
2
Iowa forecast today and tomorrow predicts generally fair skies and cooler conditions. Also includes marketing pitches for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr King’s New Life Pills with regional sale notices and a rail fare offer to western states.
Advertises Hyomei as a cure for catarrh claiming inhaler delivery reaches nasal throat and lung tissues. Says Lemmon's pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if not relieved and outlines a complete outfit costing 1.00 for bottle and inhaler.
L. D. Higgins came back yesterday from Stratford Texas where he sold five sections during the trip. A heavy rain and snow will bring abundant moisture. He will take his next car to Stratford on May 7.
W. P. Quinn came back to his West Chester home last evening after spending the day in the city on business.
In London on April 23, thousands of skilled workers discharged from Woolwich arsenal marched eight miles to the House of Commons to present grievances to Premier Campbell-Bannerman. They seek relief from job losses and lost savings while War Secretary Haldane cites military expenditure cuts and promises continued work for Woolwich. A deputation was received. Haldane and Tweedmouth spoke as Crooks introduced them. The premier expressed sympathy and a government aim to minimize hardship.
Rome on April 23 reports a significant find during Rome’s 22600th anniversary observance. A circular ditch, likely a tomb, was unearthed near the Palatine Acropolis and Necropolis, suggesting an early burial connected to Rome’s founders and patrician families.
Omaha dispatch reports Sioux chief Red Cloud nearing death issues a farewell appeal asking white people to treat Indians well. The once fierce warrior is now peaceable and friendly, wearing beads and feathers at more than 90 years old and blind.
Des Moines on April 23 H J Higgins a bachelor valued at $100000 pleaded with Chief J W Jones to shield him from persistent women determined to make love to him. He said he has had no peace for nearly a year and worries himself thin from anxiety.
In Lexington Kentucky on April 23 William Robinson son of Stamping Ground, after fearing he had killed Lis son in a quarrel, went to a adjoining room and shot himself, dying instantly.
Ship captain who commanded the Sirio during the 1906 Hormigas island disaster of 800 drownings died in Genoa, apparently from a broken heart after the ship struck rocks last August.
Ovitt Thompson of Bedford Iowa shot and killed Mrs Sallie Morgan wounding Roscoe Thompson seriously before killing himself. Authorities say jealousy over Mrs Morgan whom both Thompsons had courted sparked the tragedy during April 22 events in Ottumwa Iowa.
Milwaukee on April 22 John S Beggs president of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Lighting Co was arrested on warrants charging obstructing streets at night with cars under the street ordinance. Warrants by Police Sergeant Komerak reflect the feud between Mayor Becker and Chief of Police Janssen. Lincoln Neb on April 22 an Attorney General Thompson opinion allows railroad employees and physicians employed by railroads to ride free despite anti pass laws.
The Jamestown exposition marks 300 years since the first British settlement in what is now the United States. In Norfolk, Virginia, the event opens Friday with President Roosevelt as guest of honor and runs through November 30.
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin April 22 a wealthy farmer Jacob Roethslisberger was found in a burning haystack with a bullet wound. Authorities believe a shooting preceded the fire set to conceal the crime. Officers recovered several threatening letters.
Mrs Maggie Elliott, living six miles northeast of Brunswick, was attacked by an unknown man while feeding cows. He knocked her senseless, raped her, stuffed an apron in her mouth, and tied her hands and feet before fleeing.
The author notes that people envy a dog’s immunity to brackish water. Civilized societies ensure pure water supplies, leaving dogs as a race naturally protected from bad water. The piece suggests that good water is usually obtainable, making natural selection moot.
Joliet Illinois residents elected John B. Cronin mayor as Democrats defeated William D. Heise by more than 400 votes in the April 17 municipal election.
Freeport April 17 Democrats win a majority of city offices with C J Dittmar chosen mayor for his third successive term.
An advertisement asserts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak nervous run down women carries strong endorsements. It claims the formula contains no alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs and is supported by leading medical authorities across schools. The copy urges consideration based on professional approval.
The Iowa Central By. offers reduced one way fares starting March 1 through April 30 to Arizona California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Old Mexico. Rates are $15 below regular fare with Wednesday tourist cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System. Contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis for details.
The Ainsworth orchestra, practicing all winter, schedules a concert at the Ainsworth opera house on the 30th to aid the local band. Prof J C Caner of this city assists with a program of new music, soloists, duets, and quartets to boost community support for the band founded in 1903. Proceeds fund the band’s financial footing for summer concerts. Also offering 400 bushels of Reid’s Yellow Dent seed corn for sale via Washington County Savings Bank or line 689. Anderson & Denison.
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