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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
4
Washington December 27 Governor Magoon at Havana cabled Secretary Taft saying a Havana newspaper printed a story alleging Japanese plans to gain control in Cuba. Taft dismissed the story as absurd and ridiculous.
Moses Harman editor of Lucifer, Chicago publication, was released from the Leavenworth federal prison after serving a sentence for sending objectionable matter through the mails. He said he would visit relatives in Kansas and then return to Chicago to resume the publication.
Paris reports the senate votes TR to SO against the solid Opposition of the Right, referring the supplementary church and state separation bill to the committee for separation. The roll is seen as a test and a strong indicator the measure will pass.
In Jacksonville on December 27 the bodies of George Patterson a cab driver and Aliee Clark a boarding house keeper were found in separate rooms. Authorities say the cause of death is not yet determined and police are investigating whether deaths resulted from suicide or murder.
In New York a quarrel between two grooms at a fashionable riding academy near East Fifty eighth street escalated to a brawl with pitchforks. Thomas Connolly suffered probable fatal injuries when a fork prong pierced his eye and brain, wielded by James Cassidy.
The year 1914 sees an unprecedented wave of telegrams and letters to Pope Pius X as Christmas greetings flood the Vatican. A severe storm in Jamaica has caused extensive damage across districts, including Mapana, prompting relief efforts.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney and bladder trouble improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims the second bottle brought improvement and five bottles cured him completely with a lifelong condition now resolved. The advertisement asserts back ache and kidney issues are cured and lists druggists as sellers.
Fort de France Martinique reports an earthquake shock at 2 a m lasting twenty seconds with no damage. The Washington weather bureau seismograph recorded no disturbance within twenty four hours.
Bloomington Dec 27 Misa Carrie Seamon Chicago stenographer in a wit iess condition at St Marys hospital Streator following sleeping potion overdose partly revived but mind wanders weeks may pass before rational. Tulsa Pec 27 In a running fight Deputy United States Marshal Strickland shot and left for dead by two desper ate outlaws near Dawson mining camp three miles east of the city bandits later captured Strickland in critical condition.
London and surrounding regions experience two inches of snow with deep drifts hindering mail and rail service. Coastal blizzards wreck several schooners and sink the steamer Hazeldene, though lifeboat crews rescue the ship’s crew after a perilous ordeal.
Mrs Roosevelt Mrs Longworth and the Roosevelt children visit the German embassy hosted by the Baroness von Sternburg for a Christmas tree event.
Tanive departed Toulon for Algiers where 1,000 men and 200 horses were loaded. The vessel will carry the force to Tangier, Morocco, for the planned deployment.
H M Adams and wife of Henrietta Pennsylvania report a miraculous recovery for their child after eczema endured five years and judged incurable. They say the second bottle began improvement and after seven bottles the child was fully cured. The remedy is described as a blood medicine and body building tonic, guaranteed, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar at Stewart's drug store.
The Journal announces higher local advertising rates effective January 1 1907 due to rising paper costs increased staff and expanded services. It notes current circulation near 2000 with strong local reach and sets a minimum 10 cent rate per single column inch for annual 1000+ inches. It pledges continued service and news focus.
Numerous residents from Muscatine Crawfordsville Newton West Chester and nearby areas were seen in the city yesterday on visits business and holiday gatherings. Families and friends circulated as Otis Thomas left for Linneus Missouri and Roy Thompson returned home near Havre after brief city business. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as a new laxative guaranteed and available from all druggists.
A regular meeting is scheduled for this evening and all members are requested to be present.
Warns that early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents croup attacks in children. Describes as safe pleasant and effective and notes sale at Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
A string of short trips and homecomings unfolds as residents travel from Burlington Sigourney Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Des Moines to spend time with family. Individuals include Mrs. George Dye Mr. and Mrs. Roy Samson Miss Besse Dickel and many others visiting relatives and returning to duties after Christmas.
W A Whiting prepares to rebuild his grain elevator across the street from the old site with a new foundation. Plans remain unfinished but the structure will resemble the former building with improvements. Whiting expects to resume grain trade by spring and improve prospects with enhancements.
The piece notes Christmas can fall on weekdays causing confusion about the day and routine. After a busy holiday trade a calm period follows with reduced demand for turkey candy books toys and dry goods. Soon the new year brings renewed activity across trades and commerce.
Miss Maud Carson went to Delta this morning to visit her sister Mrs. A. E. Crimm. Drs. Van Epps and Bierring of Iowa City were in the city last evening consulting with Drs. Boice on Charles Latchem whose condition is not improving.
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