27 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
1
Washington reports that the U S postal service employs about 325 000 people handled nearly fourteen billion pieces of mail last year with 60 144 post offices 26 652 routes totaling 448 618 miles of transport 40 628 rural routes and 1 440 towns. Deficit for 1909 was 17 479 770 47 after including losses from fire burglary.
New York reports that W Gould Brokaw testified one week of happiness in two years of marriage. He offered to reconcile if his wife promises to be good and stop accusing him of affairs. She seeks separation and 60000 dollars yearly alimony. Her absence due to a cold. counsel wary of the gesture.
President Taft commuted the three year sentence of August Rousset a Frenchman by reducing one year from his term. Rousset was convicted in New York of importing women for prostitution and harboring an alien woman for immoral purposes. The harboring statute was later found unconstitutional and the pardon rested on that ruling.
Judge Horace H. Lurton tendered his resignation as judge of the United States circuit court to President Taft. The move paves the way for him to become associate justice of the Supreme Court, succeeding the late Rufus W. Peckham.
Rome dispatch reports Cardinal Satolli’s nephritis worsening with frequent delirium attacks as his health deteriorates.
Cincinnati December 27 Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford faces trial for receiving stolen money linked to Charles L Warriner former Big Four treasurer with a $648000 shortage. Warriner expected to testify while his own embezzlement case proceeds in Columbus. Prosecution aims to show Stewart Ford’s sole income since losing her inheritances came from Warriner.
President Taft issued the final ruling under the pure food law on whisky labeling. He said neutral spirits become whisky when potable, allowed branding as blend or straight, and permitted bourbon or rye Mentions a dispute with Dr. Wiley over the word whisky and notes a narrow definition of blends.
President Taft adopts a broader standard for branding by requiring truth in labels. The ruling aligns with the royal commission in Britain and overturns Roosevelt era limits by including blends and spirits made from neutral sources. It allows aging in wood to be stated, aiding public knowledge.
Bellevue Louisiana experienced a blaze at its municipally owned light and waterworks plant on December 27 causing about $6,000 in damage covered by insurance. Residents faced extended power and water outages as repairs were planned.
Chicago markets report mixed hog and cattle activity with receipts around 14 000 today and 15 900 yesterday. Hogs range 7 85 to 8 60 for various grades while cattle and sheep show gains or steady trends amid large demand and heavy shipments from Chicago markets.
Legal notice regarding the case of John A. Babcock filed against North American Live Stock Commission Company at U. S. Stock Yards Chicago Illinois. Proceedings outline steps for service and deadline actions. Public record notes court authority and filing dates.
Ridgefield Conn Dec 27 Frederick Remington the artist died here of appendicitis after brief illness. He came here last May to reside and was in his forty eighth year. Born Canton New York he will be buried there as funeral services were set for Canton Universalist church. Remington left office work for western cowboy life which inspired his best drawings.
Boston reports a powerful northeast gale driving a high tide into Massachusetts bay near the 1851 storm scale. Widespread damage floods Atlantic avenue and hundreds of cellars. three people die in Everett and Chelsea as wires and trains fail under heavy snow.
New York reports A musical comedy actress Ressie De Voe says she sued Frank J Gould for breach of promise and released a sworn statement to defend herself. She cites a letter in which Gould promises marriage and hints at a quick settlement if she agrees.
Des Moines dispatch reports the largest poultry display in the Midwest opening at the Coliseum for three days. More than 3,000 birds from across the region will be shown under W. G. Warner's supervision with judges W. S. Russell T. C. Billson and O. L. McCord. Governor Carroll to welcome visitors. Ames Experimental College to exhibit poultry byproducts.
Joe Little, 24, a mine worker at Olivet near Oskaloosa Iowa, killed himself with a shotgun. He left a note to his father saying he could not face friends he had disgraced and warned others to remember him during their revels.
Sportsmen in Town Falls Iowa protest proposed redirection of hunters license funds held by the state. They warn that if the past year’s funds are diverted from their intended use to protect fish and game, formal action will be taken. The effort aims to preserve a state game reserve ensuring licensed hunters have access to abundant game.
Mrs Elizabeth Newman of Waterloo Iowa a magazine writer known as Bessie Murray was arrested in San Francisco on forgery charges. She allegedly forged her mother Mrs Murray's name to a 250 dollar check and had earlier been jailed in Oakland for issuing a worthless check on her mother's account. Police say there are multiple charges pending.
A mob of about 100 citizens stormed the Hurley Virginia jail and dragged Henry Pennington from custody after the shooting of Samuel Baker his wife and two children. Pennington died in a related incident involving a steam pipe.
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