11 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1895
Page
1
All persons having claims against the Washington Printing Co. will please file them with the undersigned on or before Feb. 1th, 1895, LineH H. WALLACE, Receiver.
Joseph Wagner a former Well man agent to be brought here next Thursday for trial on bootlegging charges before Squire Maxwell. The item notes John Allen’s pet, mentions Heacock and the Enterprise’s long fight against fraud, and includes a humorous eastern college column on bloomers with dated fashion commentary.
The First Baptist Church at Mason City burned Friday causing about 15000 in losses with 3500 insured. The Nelson residence in Oskaloosa was destroyed by fire with 5000 losses. Davenport saw a furnace explosion at C W Wilson home due to frozen pipes. Keokuk and Eldon rail issues protested by merchants. Sioux City reports 53 saloon fines paid in February.
Reports from the Montezuma Republican discuss law violations over stock and horse prices, a Mt. Pleasant man named Mike Toomey jailed for bootlegging, and a Cumberland hanging at Ft Madison. Judge Deemer comments on Cumberland's claim and the long pursuit of justice.
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