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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
1
Dr. Chadwick returns home to Cleveland and is not yet arrested. Local authorities acknowledged his arrival and continued investigations without action at this time.
A major blaze on West Van Buren Street in Chicago cost nearly a million dollars in damage today. The report notes extensive property loss and firefighting efforts as the fire raged through multiple early 20th century structures. In other news, Dr. Chad Hick and his daughter arrived on the Pretoria in New York, will not be arrested, and will go with Sheriff Barry to Cleveland later this evening.
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania Bishop Talbot declines to discuss charges from Rev. Ingram Irvine as allies claim intimidation of signers of the presentment. Philadelphia and Huntingdon signers supported the case while a Readings attorney promises forthcoming disclosure and a firm stand of the presentment.
Fire in Chicago consumed buildings and contents at 1565 to 162 West Van Buren St. Several large firms were burned out. Walls collapsed endangering firefighters. One injured man Fred Kilocking of a truck company. Loss estimated at 750000 to 900000. A watchman is missing and likely dead.
Washington D C December 31 special to the Evening Journal reports President Roosevelt has removed John H Hall U S District Attorney for Oregon. The dismissal is connected to land fraud cases and marks a high profile federal action in Oregon.
Mr Joseph Meek of this county marks his nintieth birthday today residing one mile north of the city. He came to the county in 1847 and still lives on his 440 acre Jackson township farm. He and his wife, two years his junior, observed their sixty seventh wedding anniversary last spring and plan a family gathering next Saturday with relatives at home.
The Roman Catholic priests of Paradise and Zuniga Puerto Rico were expelled by Bishop Blenk and ordered to leave Porto Rico. The pope received Baroness MacDonald in private audience. Joseph Polk, Missouri governor elect, accepts Missouri Society of New York banquet invite. Several deaths and disasters include train and ship incidents plus a fatal fire in Senesus Lake New York.
In Escanaba Michigan Judge Emil Glaser halted a planned marriage between Mrs Pau lina Keller formerly Mrs Paulina Schwartz of Milwaukee and George Bradley. Witnesses were summoned and arrangements made after a license was issued. Keller had married Stephen Keller of Gladstone two years earlier. he was killed by lightning this summer. Two months after that marriage her first husband Otto Schwartz of Milwaukee accused her of bigamy.
The article sketches Colonel Greene, called the copper kink, with ties to Thomas W. Lawson and a famed pistol nicknamed Broncho Bull, noting a postponed case and a dropped matter. It also touches on a fatal ship collision near the Mississippi, two infant deaths in St Louis, storms hindering activity, and financial moves by U S Steel and local banks.
Jones, a Civil War veteran of the Sixteenth Wisconsin, died at his home in Milwaukee on December 31. He was a referee in bankruptcy and a prominent member of the Loyal Legion and the Wisconsin Shiloh commission. He held high lodge honors.
Dun & Co's Weekly Review of Trade notes a subdued holiday week in New York as inventories and preparations for annual settlements dominate activity. The report highlights quiet conditions and a focus on closing books and balancing ledgers.
Good Health Children especially are fond of dainties and the housekeeper must watch their food. A pure and perfect baking powder is needed to raise a healthful cake. Royal Baking Powder is indispensable for the highest quality of food and imparts light ness sweetness and flavor to cake biscuit doughnuts and crusts while keeping it wholesome for all ages.
The Colorado Supreme Court orders a sweeping investigation into the Denver election, covering ballots registration lists expenditures and related matters. Alva Adams and Samuel Bedford push for exhaustive scrutiny while Republican leaders oppose broad limits. Governor Peabody welcomes open ballot boxes as a politically neutral step.
The Treasury reviews 1004 show receipts of 540 million dollars and expenditures of 562 million, including Panama Bay rent, a 22 million deficit. Receipts fell 38 million from 1003, while expenditures rose 50 million. customs down 9 million, civil and miscellaneous up 15 million, war up 0, navy up 23, pensions up 2, and interest up 1. Imports free duty rose 42 million. dutiable imports fell 20 million. Washington date. Secretary Morton says jiujitsu will be taught at the naval academy by Yamashita likely to be the instructor, after a cabinet meeting with Commander Takeshita.
An advertisement claims Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cures la grippe in hours when taken promptly. It promises relief for the cough and lists 25 and 50 cent prices. The notice appears alongside local social notes and revival meeting results.
Chicago and New York market brief shows cattle and hog receipts and declines in finish prices. Market notes include light hogs at 4 60 to 4 70 with downshift, mixed packers at 4 45 to 4 75, and cattle slow while sheep and lambs weaken. An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with testimonials from Beall Mississippi.
The Frisco System in cooperation with the Southern Railway will run through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City Missouri and Jacksonville Florida starting November 15 and continuing daily through the summer of 1905. The Sleeping Cars will be part of the Southeastern Limited service which leaves Kansas City at 6 30 P M. The train offers modern equipment including electric lighting a cafe car and an observation car traveling through major Southeast cities. Berth reservations can be made through Frisco representatives or connecting lines Passenger Traffic Department Saint Louis Missouri.
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