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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
6
Seattle dispatch reports a high profile pardon granting new life to a six victims murderer, amid anxious public reaction and ongoing legal appeals in Virginia. The case echoes national debates over capital punishment and mercy.
Howard Little, convicted of the Buchanan county sextuple murder, received a thirty day reprieve from Governor Swanson delaying his electrocution. The crime involved robbery and the killing of George Meadows his wife and three children and Betsy Justis. Little also burned the home after the killings.
The trip includes side trips by rail to Guatemala City San Salvador and Managua Nicaragua. Returning travelers ride the railroad through Mexico from Salina Cruz to Manzanillo with stops at Mexico and Guadalajara. The longest sea leg runs from San Pedro to Manzanillo with ports about a day apart.
Ogden Utah Jan 6 The tariff on wool and the public land and forest reserve questions will largely occupy the members of the National Wool Growers association during their convention which continues today tomorrow and Saturday.
Washington notes that with Ash Wednesday near, nine Cabinet officers face altered dining plans. Secretary of State Knox and wife host the first dinner tonight, as Lent begins February 25. The official program requires a formal dinner each season with every Cabinet member, forcing off night hosts to fit dinners ahead of Lent.
Many distinguished Vermonters gather for the Vermont association of Boston annual dinner in Mechanics' building. Turkeys from Vermont will be carved at tables as guests, including the governors of Vermont and Massachusetts. Cider, apples, and Vermont features accompany the event with dancing in Paul Revere hall after speeches.
Entries close today for the seventh annual Ohio state bowling tournament to be held in Youngstown starting next week. The organizers expect teams from Ohio cities and from Pennsylvania towns including Pittsburg Erie Sharon New Castle Beaver Falls and other suburbs as well as Wheeling West Virginia. Reports from Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Toledo Dayton Akron Canton and other cities indicate large delegations are likely.
Jack Sell, president of the state association, expects Cleveland to send twenty five man teams. Youngstown aims to make the tournament the best ever held in the state as the amendment opens entry to all cities within fifty miles of the state line.
Advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be healed by constitutional remedies not local applications. It states nine cases arise from catarrh and offers $1000 for any case not cured, claims testimonials, lists Toledo, Ohio address, and notes price 75 cents for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
The Railroad Board listed cases filed in the office during the week ending December 31, 1909. Names include S Johnson of Knoxville vs. Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Ry Co over station service. Fenn Bros of Mt. Pleasant vs B & Q Ry over hay transport. Randall Lumber Co of Ellsworth vs C N W Ry over lumber delay. J A Baker et al of Leon vs B & Q Ry over coal car issues. A B Gregory of Marshalltown vs Iowa Central By Co over coal confiscation. Also classification requests for Harrow Attachments for Sulky Plows and multiple pending disputes noted.
A review of board actions shows multiple cases from Iowa towns including Waterloo Denison Des Moines and Winterset. Outcomes include closures due to delivery trains and improved service promises, with one land condemnation granted and a station move approved after hearings. A public health note promotes Chamberlain’s Liniment for back pain.
A journal classified notice promises strong results for readers posting want ads. The item emphasizes the effectiveness of newspaper advertising to reach customers and generate responses.
K O C officials announce a banquet after Sunday initiation at Harper with Rev J M Walsh as toastmaster and welcomes by Rev H Groth. Speakers include Hugh Stuart on German Americans and Dennis Stapleton on Impressions of the Day. A special train from Moline, Rock Island, Davenport and Muscatine carries 100 Davenport knights plus 100 from Muscatine and others from Chicago and Washington.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Rennedy as perfectly reliable for bowel complaints and claims it never fails in severe cases. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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