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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

Page

8

Attorneys Granted Hearing

Attorneys granted a hearing in a matter labeled A,B, with proceedings set to proceed under order. The notice confirms legal representation and imminent judicial action.

Two Cent Fare Bills Soon Move Through Iowa Legislature

The Des Moines report details hearings on the Doran bill requiring stock shipped from Iowa markets to move by rail at an average of eighteen miles per hour. It notes ongoing debates on two cent fare rates, family mileage books, and branch-line discounts, with railroads and meat producers weighing in. The piece also covers primary election bills, the educational board of control proposal, abolition of state printer and binder, and an appropriation plan for state institutions. George Gallarno.

Des Moines Doran Boone Iowa Meat Producers’ Association House Jones Montgomery Senate PemMand Mills County Board of Railroad Commissioners Crossley Madison Pearson Wright Wilson Fayette Smith Mitchell Turner Stirton Darrah, Lee Emmett Teter McDonald Lambert Moon Miller DeMar Schulte Assembly Educational Board of Control Whipple State University State Normal School Agricultural College Jackson County State Executive Council Commonwealth Towa Appropriations Committee State Normal University Normal School Thirty First General Grain Combine Paul Stillman Jefferson Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association Chicago Board of Trade George Gallarno

Per Diem Owed to Goebel Era Senator Paid After Seven Years

In Frankfort Kentucky on February 6 an executor’s oversight delayed a per diem due to a late Governor Goebel era state senator for three days served as governor and for the 1900 legislative session. The estate finally received 276.75 dollars seven years and one day after the death from illness.

Frankfest Goebel Tim Kentucky

National Mariners' Union Chief Opposes Free Seed Bill

Barrett of the National Mariners' Union urged defeat of the government free seed bill in the U S Senate during a Atlanta interview. He condemned the house for overruling the agricultural committee report, calling the practice graft and improper.

Atlanta Barrett National Marners' Union United States Senate House Agricultural Committee

Homesteader and Sheep Herder Die in Cheyenne River Blizzard

Reports from Cheyenne river country say homesteader Meyers and a sheep herder unnamed have frozen to death in a blizzard. Another herder with the Jay outfit on the Dakota City divide has been missing four days and is feared to have perished as well.

Rapid City Cheyenne River Meyers Jay Dakota City

Stockyards report shows large corn and hay margins

Jefferson City Missouri February report from a House committee examining the Kansas City stock yards finds that over six years the yard sold 14 004 bushels of corn and 15 000 000 pounds of hay more than it bought reflecting a sizable storage and sale margin.

Jefferson City House Kansas City

Cincinnati Zion Church Cuts Ties With Zion City

The Zion church in Cincinnati, founded by Dowie, votes eight to five to sever all connection with Zion City. A letter notifying Voliva was mailed by W. H. Cossum, stating the action is final with no chance of returning to prior allegiance. The Cincinnati church was among the earliest supporters of the Zion City movement.

Cincinnati Zion Dowie Zion City Voliva Bkider W. H. Cossum Zion City Movement

THIRTY-EIGHT ARE KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION

In Elkins West Virginia on February 6 the mine explosion killed thirty eight men. Thirty seven foreigners plus Mine Boss Daniel Jones died during the blast with rescue parties recovering sixteen bodies. Entry into the drift remains highly dangerous due to toxic gases while compressed air ventilates the shaft.

Daniel Jones Thomas Elkins W. Va Thomas Mine Jones

Pontiac Mayor Breaks Wrist in Icy Fall

Pontiac Michigan February 6 Dr A C Couillot mayor of Pontiac broke both bones in his right wrist when he jumped from his cutter and slipped on the ice Dr Chapman dressed the wound. the injury is described as not serious.

Pontiac, Mich A C. Couillot Pontiac Chapman Sertos

Governor Dawson Recommends Joint Committee Probe

Charleston West Virginia February 6 Governor Dawson asks the legislature to appoint a joint committee of both houses to investigate the recent Stuart mine explosion.

Charleston W. Va Dawson Stuart

Railways face possible freight rate hike says James J. Hill

James J. Hill warns railroads will need to weigh advancing freight charges. Elsewhere Sioux City records twenty two below zero the coldest of winter and Chicago reports its heaviest snowfall of the season. The Georgia railroad boosts wages eight five percent for machinists boiler makers and blacksmiths. Rhode Island gridlock over US senator drags on. Archduke Ludwig Victor ill in Salzburg.

James J. Hill Sioux City Chicago London Tailoring Journal The Religious Education Association Rochester N. Y Georgia Railroad

Gane and Lewis Agree to World Lightweight Title Fight

Joe Gane of Baltimore and Harry Lewis of Philadelphia signed for a finish fight for the lightweight championship of the world to be staged in Philadelphia Mell with a purse of 5000 dollars to each fighter and the largest ever offered.

Ambiguous Notes on Housing Applications Mention No Dates

The fragment notes no day out in the applications and no mention of nights when the cook may entertain friends. It references costs up to $40 a year and includes the word heard, but provides few concrete details or named entities.

Swift Specific CO Atlanta Gas

Detterich Murdock Syndicate Takes Control of Northern Indiana Railway

Samuel I and Charles Murdock representing the Detterich Murdock syndicate arrive in South Bend directing sites connecting South Bend Elkhart Mishawaka Goshen Michigan City and LaPorte. They plan a large power house and begin service April 1 between St Joseph Michigan and Indianapolis.

South Bend Ind Samuel I Charles Murdock Detterich- Murdock Northern Indiana Railway Company Elkhart Mishawaka Goshen Michigan City LaVorte St. Joseph Mich Indianapolis

Military drill urged in schools to quell alien violence

Goldwin Smith advocates compulsory military training in schools and colleges in response to a large influx of aliens. He argues Americans must be prepared to defend public order when disturbances arise from immigrant tensions and Europe’s influence.

Goldwin Smith Cornell Ithaca N.Y Europe Republic

Assembly Debates Memorials on Asiatic Labor and Peace

In Madison a memorial to congress seeks to exclude Asiatic labor. Another petition asks congress to convene an international peace parliament.

Madison Wis State Assembly Congress

Two Little Girls Die In Fire Near Marshalltown

In Marshalltown Iowa on February 6 Adolph Cagason of Dike mourns as his two young daughters died in a house fire after the parents left them alone.

Marshalltown Adolph Cagason Dike Here

Uncle Sam seeks cooks for western posts and reservations

The Philadelphia North American reports Uncle Sam wants ten expert cooks to feed soldiers and Indians at western posts. Twenty five Philadelphia women aged over twenty apply to civil service for posts at Rapid City South Dakota Zuni New Mexico Ponca Oklahoma Fort Bidwell California and other sites with pay from 480.

Sam Philadelphia United States Civil Service Commission Rapid City S. D Agricultural School North Dakota Zuni N. M Ponca Okla Fort Bidwell Cal

Nonrefillable Bottle Invention From Spain

Consul General BH Ridgely of Barcelona notes a practical Spanish device described as an enclosure of bottles flag ons and other receptacles. The invention prevents tampering by breaking the seal so contents cannot be replaced with inferior liquid. A patent application in the United States follows. Inventor Don Kalvnmedo Garbarro Julian of Jerez de la Frontera.

BH. Ridgely Barcelona Spain United States Europe Don Kalvnmedo Garbarro Julian Jerez de la Frontera

Farm Journal Advice on Hog Care and Markets

A Farm Journal excerpt counsels farmers to invest in hite fall pigs with warmth and proper feeding to earn profits. It warns neglect reduces income and suggests using surplus apples as hog feed. It notes clean peas pair with clean pork and comments that hogs can surprise skeptics. market favors medium hogs over larger ones.

Crown Farm Journal

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