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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
6
Washington reports on congressional pay and living costs under Speaker Cannon. Campaign expenses for elections run about 2000 dollars per two years, while many see salaries of 10,000 dollars yearly as inadequate. Hanna’s smile and Lon Stewart’s Philippines trip are noted as memorable anecdotes.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that purifies blood and acts on mucous surfaces. It asserts the product is not a quack medicine and was prescribed by top physicians. The note promises testimonials and lists Toledo as the business location with a five cent price for Hall's.
Uncle Si Haskins invites all children and their families to attend his Graham Friday event. He offers a special children’s price of ten cents and an adult price of twenty to thirty cents. Seats are now selling.
An ad promotes Bromo-Lax as a quinine free cold remedy priced at 25 cents. In Gillespie murder coverage from Rising Sun Indiana witnesses are being examined and the grand jury may delay. Mrs. Seward testi fies while Cincinnati agents confirm a $2000 life policy proceeds to James Gillespie twin brother.
Casper Krust once reputed financier and downtown property owner pleads guilty in two Minnesota cases to forgery in the second degree and grand larceny in the second degree. He receives seven years for forgery and three years for larceny, to run in the penitentiary.
The Madrid dispatch reports Cardinal Herrero y Espinosa left a legacy of 10000 dollars to support the first Spanish general landing in US territory with an army to avenge Cuba and the Philippines. the bequest is to be held in the Bank of Spain until the event. Also noted is a Joliet Illinois feed wire break that caused fires along the railway lines and depots.
Uncle Si Haskins and his troopers band and orchestra perform Friday evening in Graham. Ticket prices range from 10 to 50 cents with seats available at Carris drug store. A free noon parade is planned Friday.
A quick home treatment advises giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy at first signs of croup to prevent an attack. It is described as safe pleasant and reliable. Available for sale at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Chicago December 16 Attorney W G Anderson files habeas corpus for Charles W Spalding former Globe Savings Bank president and 1897 embezzlement convict seeking parole law benefit arguing indictment void lack of hard labor and solitary confinement and claimed unfair discrimination as pledges of parole have freed nearly 1000 prisoners while he remains jailed.
In Rochester New York fires overnight in three factories Foster Armstrong Piano Williams Hoyt Co and Wendell Piano threaten half a million dollar loss with about half covered by insurance Police and firefighters believe arson started the blazes and Wendell Plant remains burning while others are controlled.
Michael Conroy stands trial in Davenport on a change of venue from Scott county for participation in Clinton Illinois burglaries. William Murphy already convicted as ringleader and George Barker testifies from state prison. Clinton gang committed about a score of break ins. defense led by William Foster and Davenport attorneys.
A witty exchange notes a railway smash in a play’s third act as so dramatic it would stump Shakespeare himself. The critic ridicules the drama while praising the author’s flair.
A Chicago Post description portrays a bold man who seeks danger and openly courts flirtations with any young widow he encounters. The excerpt frames him as fearless and provocative in social liaisons.
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