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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1904
Page
4
Special to The Evening Journal provides a forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow. Rain or snow is expected tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions tonight and in the east portion Wednesday, while the northwest portion turns colder on Wednesday.
Local items report A M Downing of Keokuk calling on his trade. Milo Kos aboard the Burling ton to Havre. Nancy Hawk left for Delta after a visit. Frank Wells and Frank Wilson returned from Chicago. Joe Neal headed to Des Moines on the Firefly to attend the university. Prof. Lytle returned from Indiana. Chas. Hise the Cedar Rapids piano tuner visits this week. Howard Crawford arrived from Ainsworth and left for home. W S Ayres traveled to Mt. Pleasant for Western Development Co. Frank Wells and wife went to Fairfield. G A Beeman returned from Oklahoma and departed for Delta. Mrs. Rude Warfel and son David visit West Chester. Mrs. W H Heaton returns to Webster. Katherine Stichter left for Cedar Falls. Lucile Forgey bound for Burlington for Elliott's Business College. Luella Willis returned home from holiday visits. Virginia Wright arrived from Oskaloosa. J S Green left on the Burlington after a night at J A Work's. Fred Smith assists at Washington National Bank during busy session. Mrs. J W Peckham visits Keokuk en route to Keokuk. Effie Nelson heads to Havre to take charge of her school. Lola Pratt leaves for Spencer after vacation at Mrs. B Pratt's. Ella Merrill returns to Chicago after funeral of Dr Parker. Miss Erskine from Des Moines leaves for home after vacation with aunt Mrs. Dr. Harper.
Mrs Levi B Anderson died after a week's pneumonia at her home five miles southeast of the city about 7:30 pm. Born Sarah J Cooper in Marion County Indiana July 12 1841 she was 62. She married Levi B Anderson May 12 1857 and leaves seven children Jenny Pickens Will Jacobs Martin Ella Charles and Mrs Willis Beatty plus two others. Funeral tomorrow at Pleasant Hill church conducted by Rev S K Coates.
Moscow dispatch reports Japan and Russia both seeking peace. Foreign Minister Lansdorf and Japanese minister Kurino note Russia will send a reasoned reply within days, not a simple yes or no. Details are being prepared while press commentary cites war drawing nearer.
Columbus notes the state legislature convenes with 25 of 29 in the senate and 66 of 88 in the house. After the retiring governor’s message the body adjourns to Jan. 11 for Myron T. Herrick’s inauguration, with Marcus A. Hanna set for reelection to the Senate two days later.
Judge Clements arrived with court reporter Mrs. Charles Needham as probate work opens. No criminal cases on the docket, but the term will be busy with extensive probate and related matters throughout.
Des Moines fire later reports cut damage to the capitol building to an estimated 500000 to 600000 dollars with no insurance, easing initial press dispatch fears.
Ada McDowell returns to Harper after a few days with cousin Miss Maggie DeMarce. W E N Wilson and wife, in Ainsworth since the funeral of David Welliever, leave Milwaukee for Ottumwa. Geo Walker and wife, Kansas City civil engineer, arrive in town for a few days at Mrs. R T McCall and relatives. L A Marr of Keota and Rev J B Schrekengast return home after visiting T A Bailey and others. Katie Bone injured in Iroquois theater fire but recovering in Kewanee. Wm S Crane of California Md credits Amberlain's Pain Balm for relief from rheumatism and lumbago. This liniment is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
Otto Roeski and Herman Roeski, brothers of Emil Roeski, were arrested in connection with the car barn murders. Police say they planned to blow up the county jail to free their brother. Saws and nitroglycerine were allegedly involved, with the contraband concealed in Emil's cell. The brothers face indictment and further inquiries.
Minneapolis report notes flour climbed ten cents per barrel as wheat prices push supply costs higher. Millers across the industry describe the rise as a direct result of the wheat market, with no further increases expected unless wheat prices rise significantly from the present level of 4.70 dollars per barrel.
Butler Pa Jan 5 The ninetieth typhoid death is confirmed with three new cases reported by ward committees. Last week saw a decline in relief fund subscriptions but contributions continue at a liberal pace.
National Jewish convention planned in Philadelphia to discuss removal of Russians. Rome reports Borla Sarafoff leading Macedonian revolutionists. Ten Roamer castaways reach New York after Bahamas wreck. Col Campbell dies. Vatican denies U S primate plan. Panama roads eyed for stand in predicted Colombian invasion. A A Pittuck, famed southern editor, dies in Dallas. Barcelona shipping strike paralyzes trade. Dixie cruiser reaches Colon with marines. 1,200 marines on isthmus. Wiley diet volunteers take three weeks off over salicylic acid fears. Bell J Neal wrecked near Hull May. Lima approves Peru Bolivia boundary arbitration treaty. John Postma fatally shot in Chicago over union dispute. Carnegie Steel workers threaten strike over wages. Bloomington streetcar riot. cars wrecked, workers beaten. Senator Dietrich trial opens in Omaha. crowded court. Colonel Campbell dead in Brooklyn sanitarium from Roamer wreck.
Increasing cloudiness with probable snow flurries in Illinois Indiana and Iowa. Lower Michigan partly cloudy with possible snow flurries and rising temperatures. Wisconsin and surrounding areas expect snow flurries and a rise in temperature with southeast winds.
The Chicago market shows hog receipts at about 42,000 with pigs selling from 4.05 to 5.50 and heavy packing to 5.15. Cattle receipts around 27,000 with steers quoted up to 6.00 and cows and bulls in varied ranges. Sheep receipts near 25,000 with western lambs around 6.25 to 6.60 and native lambs similar. East Buffalo reports 110 cattle cars and 75 hog cars with price ranges noted for each category.
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