28 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
1
George Greendyke, former treasurer, was killed during a hunting trip. Authorities reported the fatal incident occurring in a rural area as investigators review the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Local officials expressed condolences to Greendyke’s family.
A coroner was summoned after a man, George Greendyke, was found dead during a hunting trip near a fence, suggesting accidental discharge. The same day, social news from Gospel Ridge highlights a refined party at Frank and Mrs. Stewart’s home with satin penny bags and partners for refreshments.
The writer describes inland East Coast Florida from Key West to Norfolk, noting Jacksonville and Tampa, tobacco trade, and orange groves in Orlando. They recall a Florida freeze killing fruit trees, then visit St Augustine during the National Editors Association meeting, meet editors from Iowa, and describe Savannah and Charleston with war damage, rail hazards, and coastal storms.
Governor Drake commuted the sentence of Atlee Hart the Sioux City blackmailer now in the state penitentiary. The sentence is reduced to six months with a $500 fine and costs and suspension possible if paid by April 15. Hart was convicted of threatening to accuse two men of adultery to extort $1,200 from each.
Des Moines reports the re submission resolution failed in the Iowa House with 4 Republicans voting no alongside Democrats. The session carried no debate and Democrats expressed great rejoicing as a motion to reconsider was tabled. Nearby briefs cover a Sigourney hip fracture and Kent town turmoil.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The声明 lists J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio as proprietors. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists endorse the cure and claim it acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free.
Government has just bought a part of this island and is beginning erection of a modern steel fort. Miss Keck, who has been a guest of the Keck connection, returned.
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