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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1905

Page

8

Notable Guilty Verdicts and City Affairs Across The Nation

Waid Imboden and James A Hill have been found guilty on all counts in a conspiracy to wreck a Savings bank. Joseph S Neave is named for superintendent of Cincinnati street cleaning. Reports from interior China note Anglican missionaries at Soochow Hu Chow and Hangchow reassigned to Shanghai. A Wiscon circuit judge candidacy circulated for associate supreme court justice. Hastings New York disputes MacMonnies model of General McClellan statue. Plymouth Church Brooklyn faces financial strain after Beecher salary history. Naturalization commission pushes English language requirement for citizenship. Robert E K Lee Jr acquitted in Cheyenne murder case. John A McCall in NY Life with only a slight cold. North Coast Limited robbers reportedly got 40 dollars. Hammond Indiana saloons closed by order of Governor Hanly. Government reclamation plans seek 1 408 000 acres at 97 028 571 dollars.

Waid Imboden James A. Hills Jseph S. Neave Cincinnati China Soochow Huchow Hangchow Shanghai James O'Neill Nvilisville Wis Supreme Court Wiscon Hastings New York Frederick MacMonnies General McClellan Little Mae Plymouth Church Brooklyn Henry Ward Beecher Naturalization Commission Robert EK. Lee Robert FE. Lee Thomas King Cheyenne Wyo John A. McCall New York Life North Coast Limited Yakima Wash Hammond Ind Hanly

Davis S Meunier Dies After Dust Poisoning While Corn Cutting

Davis S Meunier a 66 year old farmer of Adame county Yort Wayne Indiana died from dust poisoning while cutting corn. Swelling caused by the exposure contributed to his death in December.

Yort Wayne Ind

Weather forecast for several states and regions

Official forecast up to tonight covers Miners partly cloudy with fresh northerly winds becoming variable Indiana partly cloudy with fresh northerly winds Lower Michigan light snow in southeast portion with brisk northern winds Wisconsin partly cloudy with brisk northerly winds Iowa partly cloudy and slightly cold in eastern and southern portions

Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Markets Report Chicago and East Buffalo Live Stock Prices

Hogs receipts 37,008 with mixed ranges from 4.05 to 5.10. most at 4.90 to 5.00. Cattle receipts 9,000 with steers from 4.25 to 6.40 and cows 2.70 to 4.65. veal calves 6.00 to 8.25. Sheep receipts 14,000 with mutton and lamb prices from 5.38 to 8.00. East Buffalo quotes: hogs 5.25 to 5.30, lambs 7.65 to 7.75, yearlings 5.50 to 5.75.

Chicago Choice Prairie East Buffalo Live Stock East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Bo. Ae Ee

Insurance Conference Call Set for Chicago Meeting

Insurance Commissioner Host announces a conference of governors and attorneys general in Chicago on February 1 to discuss life insurance regulation. Proposals include a short accounting period for companies, lowering policy issuance costs, and closer policyholder contact. Roosevelt reportedly supports enacting these propositions.

Madison Wis Chicago Isnranes Willa New York Lew’ Roosevelt

Bank Wrecking Case Faces Conviction Hurdle

The state struggles to prosecute Juntgen after an Edgar county bank wrecking case. An order by Federal Judge Wright and a county court contempt attachment against District Attorney Trautman leave the state with mutilated bank records in custody, barring documentary evidence. Witnesses testified they saw a man fleeing after the explosion but could not identify him.

Aris Juntgen Edgar County Ise Wright Trautman

Fire tears through Manhattan ferry terminals and sheds

A blaze engulfed the Delaware Lackawanna and Western ferry terminals at West Twenty third street and quickly spread to the Central Railroad of New Jersey ferry houses. The fire caused an estimated loss surpassing half a million dollars with no lives reported.

New York Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad West Twenty-third Street Manhattan Central Railroad of New Jersey Lackawanna

Imagination Causes Murder in Galesburg Case

George Jach, a Chicago native and former boothlak and newsboy, killed W. Ji. Seibert in Seibert’s home after a visit by Lynch who accused Seibert of ruining his life. Lynch was captured at Quincey and returned to the scene. officials say alcohol influenced his actions.

Galesburg George Jach Chicago W. Ji. Seibert Lynch Seibert Coed Quincey

Senate and House Open Session In Briel Washington

The Dec 21 open session in Briel Washington featured brief railroading debate with Foraker and Culberson disputing rate legislation. The House kept to general topics with five rounds of debate while approving the conference report on the Panama Canal appropriation bill.

Senate House Briel Washington Foraker Culberson Ohio

Dowager Empress Orders Probe of Shanghai Disturbances

The viceroy of Chil province under Yuan Shi man is ordered to Shanghai to investigate disturbances, secure punishments for those implicated, and impeach civil and military officials responsible for the disorder.

Pekin Bee Chil Province Yuan- Shi-Mhai Shanghai

Senate Confirms Court of Claims Nominations

The Senate in executive session confirmed Stanton J. Weelle of Indiana as chief justice of the court of claims and Samuel S. Barney of Wisconsin as judge of the court of claims, district attorney, and Charles B. Morrison of Illinois for the northern district.

Senate Washington Stanton J. Weelle Indiana Court of Claims Samuel S. Barney Wisconsn Charles B. Morrisson Lllinois

Swiss-French tariff détente postponed to April

In Berne on December 22 the federal council ordered France to retain current duties on French goods until April 1 as a tariff war pause. The new Swiss tariff against other nations starts January 1.

Berne Switzerland France Federal Council

Order Restored at Shanghai After Mixed Court Dispute

Shanghai reports order restored as the viceroy settles the mixed court issue and the court plans to reopen. Sailors from the United States Britain Germany Italy and Japan guard the foreign concession while mounted volunteers patrol roads outside the concession.

Shangha Shanghai United States

Illness of South Iowa resident Mr David Cocklin

Mr David Cocklin of South Iowa avenue became suddenly ill after dinner yesterday. Doctors attributed the ailment to brain congestion and a possible stroke. He was unconscious much of the afternoon and evening but improved through the night and today. His son S J Cocklin arrived from Ainsworth yesterday.

I. E. Cocklin Iowa Avenue S. J. Cocklin Ainsworth

Electric Bitters Promise Cure for Stomach and Liver Trouble

George W. Hoffman of Harper Washington chronicles a seven year battle with chronic stomach and liver issues. He credits Electric Bitters with his cure and urges others to try the medicine sold by J. A. Stewart Druggist at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.

Geo. W. Hoffman Harper, Wash J. A. Stewart Driggist

Disease spreads in Illinois districts warns health board

The state board of health fears suniipos will spread again this winter across Jersey, Greene and Macoupin counties with new outbreaks near Spring Valley and Galesburg. The notice urges vigilance and preventive measures as authorities monitor the situation. Also promoted is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with testimonials from Texas and availability at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Springfield Ilinois Jersey Greene Macoupin Spring Valley Galesburg Chamberlain M. F. Compton Market Texas Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

May Yohe Sues for Divorce in Berlin Report

May Yohe the actress formerly Lady Francis Hope seeks divorce from Major Patric Bradlee Strong son of the late Mayor William Strong of New York. After a three day Berlin stay she has gone to Monte Carlo to await the divorce decision.

May Vohe New York May Yohe Francis Hope Berlin Sait Patian Bradlee Strong Monte Carlo

Dayton killing during grain theft shocks Prohibition area

Dayton Ohio reports a farmer posse shot and killed a man who tried stealing grain from a barn near the city. A second incident on New York bridge tracks injured four as a steel girder toppled, smashing cars. Lehigh Valley Railway declares two dividends with different pay dates.

Givain Thiet Dayton Cgeorge Pfister Tarner Turner Dpusters Brenat New York

Paroled after thirty four years in Paterson murder case

Libbie Garnbrandt, the woman convicted for murder in Paterson New Jersey, has been granted parole after thirty four years in jail. The case dates from enrollment years and the pardon board approved the release.

Trenton N. J Libbie Garernbrandt Paterson Board of Pardons

Steam barge Fred Mercury runs aground near Green Bay reef

The steam barge Fred Mercury sank on the Ocon to reef in Green bay while trying to force a passage through ice fields. The bow was pierced and the captain steered to the reef to save her. Tug Nelson and steam barge Pewaukee will lighter her to Sturgeon Bay for repairs. Robert G. Pearce nomination for Rock Island customs surveyor sent to the Senate.

Ranana Reef Marinette Wis Dee Fred Mercury Oconto Green Bay Geen Bay Nelson Pewaukee Sturgeon Bay Robert G. Pearce Senate Rock Island

Chamberlains Colic Remedy Promoted For Sudden Stomach Pain

Advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as immediate relief for sudden stomach pains and colic. Claims no doctor needed and bottles sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman. Also notes Iowa Central Ry holiday excursion rates on December 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 with return by January 4 1906.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Iowa Central Ry

Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa

District Court in Washington County Iowa hears a suit by Sidney Coon claiming fee simple title to extensive described real estate in Townships 76 77 North Range 6 West Fifth PM. Defendants include numerous named parties and unknown claimants. Petitioner seeks to quiet title and bar any adverse claims with reform of deeds and mortgages if needed while notifying all defendants to plead by January 9 1906 and warning of default.

Washington County Iowa Sidney Coon William W. Willingham William W. Willinghimd Nathan W. Burris Maria Burris Frances &Woodburn J. F. MeJankin Fitza J. MeJankin H. & W. Scofield Elisabeth Woodburn Bk. Brown Mary JL. Brown Austin Corbin Hannah M. Corbin A. Sully M. L. Brown Lewis EF. Woodburn L. C. Woodburn Hugh J. Downey Henry ©. McClure William Edgar McClure Patrick Deania Ledia L. Coon Abraham Owen J. KR. Delancy Diannah Delancy Vianna Delancy Ernest Sherman J. D. Struve Citizens Savings Bank of Riverside Weasel Podagzil, Jr Marion Shirts Runnin Toeach District Court P Sintiff Washinton Court House Washington S. W J. L. Brookhart Vening Journal Byron W. Preston

Strange directions to stock yards by a stranger at crossing

A stranger asks how to reach the stock yards for a live stock show. A policeman at a street crossing suggests following the crowd and your nose. Keck Floral Co. advertises azaleas and other fine plants as ideal Christmas presents.

Keck Floral Co

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for piles and injuries

A Masonville Iowa reader praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as an effective cure for blind breeding itching and protruding piles. The notice also mentions worm powder for sale by Mar Bourg and Helwick and druggist J A Stewart.

Harry Colson Masonville Iowa Buckien J. A. Stewart Marbourg & Helwick

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