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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
7
Announcement that the Heinz company will expand its Muscatine plant to increase capacity at the pickle works with additional varieties and wider territory reach. The project signals growth in production and distribution for the company’s pickling operations.
Iowa City residents favor saloon interests as support grows for licensing and continued operation. Proponents push for local controls while opponents warn of social impacts and demand stricter enforcement. Community leaders outline key dates and next steps in the licensure process.
Interstate Commerce Commission Muscatine report notes Heinz Pickling works of Pittsburgh will double the Muscatine plant capacity. A spring expansion will begin on a new addition nearly as large as the current building. Heinz will own a two acre tract opposite the factory along the railway.
The Dine Improvement Company will be sold to the Heing people who will erect their new building on this location.
Anti saloon forces in Iowa City claim victory in a three week pressure campaign against a petition of consent aimed at making University of Iowa housing a dry area. The Business Men's Organization and saloon interests express optimism and expect a large margin. result hinges on Civic league actions with results due by Friday. If the town remains wet, students may circulate a petition to extend the state five mile liquor law to Iowa City.
The Rock Island road paid the death claim of nearly seven thousand dollars for the life of Prof. Parish of Cedar Falls. John C. Parish acted as executor in a Johnson county suit for damages. he formerly served with the state historical society in Town City.
Archbishop Keane appoints Rev. Thomas Dowling to lead the McGregor Catholic church. Rev. P. London succeeds Dowling in Dubuque. Father Coffee moves from Temple Hill to Garry Owen. Slattery transfers to Waterloo to lead St. Joseph church. No coadjutor planned due to improved archbishop health.
Des Moines freight rate dispute loa ds toward a win after the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that through fares should not exceed the sum of intermediate rates. Freight Commissioner RE G Wylie of the Greater Des Moines committee predicts success, arguing the same law applies to freight rates. The commission ruling states the prohibition against higher through charges than the aggregate intermediate charges applies to freight as well.
The text states that fares must be built on the basis of the lowest combination of fares published and filed as available for interstate travel. Carriers may exclude purely intrastate fares by not publishing or filing them as available for interstate fare construction.
Lemuel Johnson, a prominent farmer living west of Letts, was injured last night in a runaway causing a broken leg. A week earlier his wife fell down stairs and was injured.
Washington notes from December 21 state Senator Lafayette Young urged President Taft to reappoint Fort Dodge Postmaster Robertson. The move aligns with the wishes of the late Senator Dolliver, who would have supported the appointment. Robertson, a Civil War veteran, is praised as a valued local figure and a close friend of Dolliver.
Albia and Centerville railroads once built by General Drake are now under a federal receiver per Judge Smith McPherson. William G. Bird named receiver after Iowa Central's application amid ongoing conflict. A restraining order bars sale of 24 miles of track and rolling stock to Southern Iowa Traction. Iowa Central claims $50,000 for materials.
Amusements note changes to the Xmas program with the Graham show canceled on Dec 26. The Metropolitan company led by Daisy Cameron's Nancy will headline the season’s Xmas offering at the Graham on Dec 28, promising a major theatrical event with packed houses and a famed cast of noted players.
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