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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1904

Page

8

Senate battles over interstate commerce and canal plans

Washington debates a president backed plan to regulate rail freight rates and ICC supervision. The discussion notes Panama and Nicaragua routes, tides around tidewater, and San Blas proposals, with Sen Scott's support and opposition from Morgan. Also covered are Philippines sugar prospects and inaugural ball office use. Proctor maintains two committee chairs amid Hawley absence.

Washington Speet al Commission Congress Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Senate Plain Panama Lock Canal Senaator Scott Weat Scotty Scott Camal Panama United States Chagres Nicaragua Panaima Morgan San Blas

Banker Perry Pleads for Employee in Embezzlement Case

Isaac N. Perry a Chicago banker and former arson defendant asks leniency for Archie Merrifield a former Continental National employee accused of embezzling 1000. Perry tells the court Merrifield should be released to work and support his mother but the judge delays ruling after advice.

Chicago Isaac N. Perry Justice Foster South Chicago United States District Court Archie Merrifield Eto Continental National Perry Hin

Venetian Building In Peril At St Mark’s Basilica

The basilica safety report warns of alarming condition. Foundations bend cracks walls sink and two vault ceilings threaten collapse. Immediate scaffolding and thorough restoration are urged including foundation repairs.

Venice Preeth Bayctiers St. Mark's

Weather forecast snapshot from regions tonight

The forecast notes snow flurries in the north portions of Jhineis Indiana and Wisconsin with brisk to variable northerly winds. Lower Michigan and Iowa expect snow flurries with fresh or variable winds, while Indiana and Wisconsin are partly cloudy in parts.

Indiana Michigan Iowa

Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago markets show hog receipts at 87 000 with trade largely at 4.45 to 4.60 for fair to good, cattle receipts 30 000 with extra steers at 6.65 to 7.60 and calves 4.75 to 7.60, sheep receipts 22 000 with wethers 4.75 to 6.25 and lambs 5.40 to 6.60. East Buffalo quotes hogs from 4.50 to 4.65, cattle steady to lower and sheep and lambs active with best lambs around 7.40 to 7.70 in the trade.

Chicago East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

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