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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

4

Cummins denies pledge not to run against Allison

Washington dispatch reports Governor Cummins denied Senator Dolliver's claim that he promised not to seek the Senate seat. Cummins said such assertions are false, offered $1,000 to any man with proof, and stated he admires Allison while noting past private remarks about not running. He promised a detailed reply later.

Washington, D. C Dolliver Council Bluffs Allison Cummins Senator Allison Oliver

Barber predicts Iowa saloons to vanish in 3 1 2 years

W C Barber superintendent of the Iowa Anti-Saloon league says no saloon will exist in Iowa within three and a half years. The league works to build prohibition sentiment statewide before ministers push a constitutional amendment. Most ministers prefer gradual change and are not allied with the league.

Supt Iowa Anti-Saloon League Des Moines W. C. Barber Iowa Anti-Saloon League League

Dissolution of Iowa National Guard Amid Dissent

Des Moines reports indicate escalating internal friction within Iowa National Guard as plans for new charges arise in the Chantland Parker case. Sixty to seventy counts target Major Parker and associates, risking further destabilization of the state military structure led by officers from Sioux City’s Company H and Company L.

M. G Des Moines Iowa National Guard State Capitol Chantland-Parker Parker Fifty-sixth Regiment Sioux City Department of the State

Open Mounds Near Boone To Be Studied By History Society

The Iowa State Historical Society will oversee spring opening of the large Indian mounds near Boone. Assistant Curator Harlan planned fall work but cold weather halted it. The project will slice off about a foot of soil at a time to examine all layers for signs of the mound builders.

Des Moines Towa State Historical Society Boone Harlan Historical Society

Johnson's Bakery Ad Notices Pound Cakes and Rolls

An advertisement notes Pound cakes coffee cakes and all rolls available at Johnson's bakery highlighting a selection of fresh baked goods for customers.

Johnson’s

The Good Cow by W F M'Sparran

A dairy expert argues that judging cows by appearance is unreliable and that even well bred cows can fail. He urges mechanical efficiency balanced by constant top quality feed, care, and a comfortable environment to maintain milk production through seasons.

W. F. M'Sparran Connecticut Dairymen's Association Earl Pasture

Western live show scheduled for January 2025 in Denver

News and views note a western live show to attract attendees from Rocky Mountain states set for January 2025 in Denver. Awards will be given for forage, feed grains and feed products, with Professor W. H. Olin of Fort Collins providing full information.

Rocky Mountain States Denver W. H. Olin Fort Collins Colo

Milk Strainer Hygiene and Replacement Practices

Instructions emphasize keeping strainers clean and scalded before use. If cloth strainers are used, provide several to allow frequent changes during milk straining to maintain cleanliness and safety.

New RNC Chairman Harry 8 Succeeds Cortely

FAIRMONT W Va Dec 6 Special to The Evening Journal An explosion at mine No 6 of the Fairmont Coal Co at Monongah six miles from here entombed many men The death toll is not known but feared high It is impossible to obtain definite reports from the disaster scene

Fairmont W. Va Evening Journal Fairmont Coal Co Monongah

New Indianapolis Leader Elected Chairman of Republican Committee

Harry S. New of Indianapolis has been elected chairman of the National Republican committee to succeed George M. Cortelyou. The decision was announced in Washington D C. on December 6 by the Evening Journal's special correspondent.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Harry 8. New Indianapolis National Republican Committee George 13. Cortelyou

Burglar duo nabbed in Rock Island portending larger thefts

Edward Middleton and Bert A. Whitney arrived at the Rock Island depot while trying to sell a small stack of cigars. Muscatine authorities had warrants for burglary of a Commercial building. Skeleton keys found. men jailed after efforts to peddle the loot in town.

Edward Middleton Bert A. Whitney Rock Island Muscatine Black

Local Notes Highlight Games and Community Visits

Vienna club hosts girls basketball game with admission 25 cents and a bazaar in Haight's building on Saturday. Numerous residents and visitors from West Chester, Ottumwa, Muscatine, and Keota stop by for business, social events, and family matters as Crawfordsville briefs mark community life.

B. B J. W. Patton East S. W. Brookhart Wayland Roy Morrow Kansas Sam DeLong West Chester Will Holmes Haight’s H. J. Kientz Brighton Joe Simerman G. E. Cook Marengo Samuel Anderson Ainsworth

Candy Sale At Haight's Building For Bazaar

The Queen Esther circle of the M E church will hold a candy sale in Haight's building Saturday morning afternoon and evening in connection with the ladies bazaar.

Queen Esther M. E. Church Haight’s

A Greater Iowa University Booster Movement Begins

At the University Assembly in Iowa City on December 6 a booster movement was launched with the slogan A Greater Iowa University. Students and faculty backed the getting together proposal and favored a large union club house to enhance social life for students and alumni.

Iowa City Iowa University Assembly Greater

Board of Supervisors Sets Jury List Under Judge Order

The county Board of Supervisors met today to prepare the jury list for the coming year per an order from Judge Clements. With no election this year due to biennial rules, no election board exists and the county board assumes the jury list duties.

County Board of Supervisors Clements

Miss Margery Morrow Accepts Kalona Teaching Post

Miss Margery Morrow has accepted a teaching position in Kalona schools and began last Monday. She fills a vacancy left by a teacher who plans to attend the State Normal school this winter. Morrow previously taught in Algona for two years and is well qualified for the Kalona post.

Margery Morrow Kalona State Miss Morrow Algona

Mauretania Sets Faster Atlantic Crossing Record

The Mauretania arrives at Daunt’s Rock Queenstown after four days 22 hours 28 minutes from Sandy Hook lightship beating the Lusitania by 22 minutes. The Lusitania had held the prior record at four days 22 hours 50 minutes.

Queenstown Daunt's Rock Sandy Hook

Court Fixes Preight Tariff In Federal Ruling

Helena Montana December 6 Judge William H Hunt signs injunction stopping Great Northern from collecting excess over old rate on a new lumber rate effective November 1 The ruling asserts federal court authority to grant a temporary injunction until the Interstate Commerce Commission acts.

Engine Runs Away From Rock Island Yard

A freight engine escaped the round house cinder pit in Eldon Iowa and was captured at Libertyville nine miles away after a wild chase by a switch engine and crew. Libertyville lies on the main line and no train was on that section, narrowly avoiding disaster. Miss Inez Carpenter returned to Des Moines after visiting Mrs. Kate Crawford.

Eldon Iowa Rock Island Libertyville Inez Carpenter Des Moines Kate Crawford

Tomorrow Brings Big Day at the Vienna

Tomorrow marks a major event at the Vienna venue with expected crowds and activities. Local officials urge timely arrival as schedules and activities are planned for the day.

The Vienna

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