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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
1
Chicago investigators report salt solution experiments claim to prolong life after massive blood loss in animals and humans. Two physicians say 2 percent salt mix can substitute blood, aiding pneumonia Brights disease and malaria cases, with dog trials showing rapid recovery and reduced symptoms in humans.
George L. Hampton of Tacoma says negotiations with Northern Pacific officials ended well. Concessions include eight hour rest for operators, eight and a half hours in Duluth to coast offices, meals added, and partial recognition of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers. The strike is ruled out.
The congressional inquiry into Oscar Booz hazing wrapped up in Bristol and reconvened in Philadelphia. Testimony highlighted Booz’s high character and health before West Point, and noted declines after his return, with many witnesses stressing his academic proficiency.
Fragmentary text suggests a detective recounts a superior’s account of how a killer spoke. The piece appears part of a crime narrative with unclear details and broken OCR. Further readable context is needed to identify people or locations.
Judge Baker sustains demurrer to trustees of the Monadnock building seeking 300000 damages from the Union Loop and four elevated lines for alleged loss of light air and access. Trustees may file a new bill of injuries. Case reflects broad disputes over costs and disruption from Chicago’s elevated railroad construction.
The Dec. 24 drawing for a $67,000 Sioux City mansion went to W. T. Barber of New York, not B. M. Bills of Vinton. A clerical error misattributed the lucky ticket to Bills. it was unsold and later sold to Barber via John Peirce. Bills has not claimed the prize.
Edward Rosewater, editor of The Bee, faced three complaints for unlawfully spending campaign funds as a U S senator candidate. He waived examination, left the court, a bench warrant followed, and he later appeared before Judge Baker and was released on a writ of habeas corpus. Crystal Falls mine news notes new iron company and Crerar Clinch Co as agent.
In Wichita on January 7 Judge Kirk denied a writ to bring Carrie Nation to trial after five hours of argument. Nation had sought habeas corpus. she must stay jailed until the jail's twenty one day quarantine is ended. In Terre Haute Riley seeks bloodhounds to trace arsonists who set fire to George Carter home while he and family slept.
Mareen Longa of Mount Auburn township in Pana Wisconsin is adjudged insane. His father and uncle also went insane. A son and daughter are in an asylum. Longa's wife was his first cousin.
Citizens in Rockport Indiana organize a vigilance committee to purge disreputable locals prompting about a dozen African American men to depart the town. The report notes tense boundary actions involving local figures and officials.
Seven men suffocated when a fire at 2 30 am broke out in the Harvard lodging house at 115 Washington Ave South Minneapolis. Night clerk O Connor aided victims before smoke and flames drove him back. About thirty lodgers escaped or were rescued, one man injured, several others narrowly survived. property loss expected to be substantial.
Two months ago a divorce filing was not pursued and will not be. Mrs. Lease has instructed her attorney to drop the case. Reconciliation came through their adult children in New York as Mrs. Lease plans to return to Wichita and quit politics. Her husband says she will not pursue the divorce it was filed for.
King Aland news reports a Washington push to include a large college representation in the president Melkintey inaugural parade. An intercollegiate committee seeks delegations from more than 10 universities with uniform colors and banners, nonpartisan attendance, and special rail rates.
Hyndman, Pa January 7. Michael Ferrin and a unidentified Black man were blown to pieces yesterday at Philson along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad by a dynamite blast while thawing the powder.
Chicago January 7 Judge Dunne of the circuit court ruled that a gas company absorbing a rival may not raise gas prices in violation of the absorbed company’s charter requirements.
Andrew Carnegie pledges Seattle a 200000 donation for a new public library with a yearly 50000 maintenance and improvement guarantee. The proposal links the gift to ongoing support and upkeep.
John A. Montgomery longtime Chicago post office superintendent of mails for ten years and served thirty five years in the postal service died Saturday. He was one of the most widely known men in the service.
A Jan. 7 dispatch from Lansing Michigan states the claim of a smallpox outbreak and quarantine is untrue. Officials say there has been no epidemic here for nearly thirty years.
The text hints at a well known female activist choosing domestic life over public agitation. Details are unclear but suggests a shift in public role toward private household duties.
Mrs Hlenerkye Kamp, kin of Oom Paul Kruger, blocks Grand Rapids and Holland Electric Railway land in Wyoming township. She rejects a road purchase offer, sparks a fevered stand, fights off workers, tears up track, and faces injunctions and peace-bond proceedings after a gunfire exchange ends with deputies seizing her fortified position.
Cincinnati Blaine club the largest Ohio political organization founded by George Cox abandons plans for an inauguration trip to Washington due to lack of suitable lodging for members. Letters offered options such as sleeping in an armory or a large warehouse.
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