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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
1
Washington reports show insurgent Republican House members enraged by alleged administration plans to punish them for rebellious conduct. They denounce the policy as curbing independence. White House silence but officials admit Taft withholds patronage from dissenters.
President Taft sent to the senate the nomination of the new court of customs appeals created under the Payne tariff law. Presiding judge will be Alfred C. Coxe. Associate judges named include William H. Hunt James F. Smith O M Barber and Marion Devries.
Mrs Josephine Dudley sister of Cook family wife discredited explorer reports Dr Cook is a nervous wreck unable to think clearly and hides due to strain of controversy. She received a Copenhagen message from Walter Lonsdale saying Cable Fred's address at once must see him now but she fears a trap.
Rochester, New York January 6 report that the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers will meet in New York on January 12 to discuss adjusting selling prices due to record high raw material costs not seen since the Civil War.
Newton Iowa January 6 A N Dennis a Civil War veteran died by his own action at his daughter Mrs John Gibson s home in Metz He had poor health since discharge from the army and had been in the soldiers home three times
Ashland Wis Jan 6 Rev Lutz deposed pastor of the German Evangelical Lutheran society was arrested on a charge of assault. He allegedly went to the residence of his successor Rev Mr Bloede and at the point of a revolver tried to intimidate him from preaching.
The article forecasts three distinct mining booms in Alaska for next summer. Placer work around Iditarod and Innoko, copper prospects in the Chitina belt with a $10,000,000 railroad investment, and new gold quartz fields on the Kenai peninsula near Seward.
Mae C. Wood, who claims she is married to Thomas J. Platt, must stand trial for forgery and perjury based on documents and testimony supporting the alleged marriage. Judge Foster refused to quash the indictments despite Platt’s absence and a trial date will be set after further argument.
Congress moves to investigate the general land office and forest service following the Pinchot Ballinger controversy. President Taft approves. early action expected. Proposed committee leadership includes Senator Nelson as chair with a mix of Republicans and Democrats from several states.
In New York on January 6 four striking shirtwaist workers fined $25 for picketing paid the amount in pennies. The court’s clerical staff spent half an hour counting 2,500 pennies to settle the fines.
In a rear end collision between two freight trains on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line near Cascade Oregon T H Carson a cattle man of Kearney Nebraska was killed and a number of persons were injured On the westbound freight an immigrant car caught fire One immigrant is missing.
Two more members of the Marquez family died from promatine poisoning linked to a New Year dinner in Sawtelle. Eleven of the twelve diners have died. one survivor is not expected to recover. The death toll rises as authorities pursue the tainted fruit mystery.
Omaha January 6 report shows hog prices hitting a new peak as $8.574 per cwt. is paid for a shipment of seventy-one hogs averaging 280 pounds from Richfield Nebraska.
A three year old Ada asks if all salt is made of Indies after hearing the Lot story. The child’s concern reflects literal interpretation and curiosity in a domestic Bible tale retold for young listeners.
New York Jan 6 hints of sensational disclosures in the Heinze case surfaced as counsel filed a demurrer to the indictments against F Augustus Heinze and the hearing on charges against other United Copper officials and directors was adjourned.
A terse dialogue records Larry and Harry discussing a wife who left briefly yesterday morning and returned by night. The exchange highlights a moment of personal tension without further details.
A reflective note by Swift on friendship warns that constant and rare contact alike can erode ties, urging balanced communication to preserve bonds.
In Peoria Illinois Mrs Linton Davidson and her two children perished in a blaze that destroyed the Hovenden livery barn on Main Street. Davidson escaped by leaping from a two story window and suffered injuries. Joseph Pacey, an aged lodger, is missing and presumed dead as flames were brought under control.
James M. Griggs, representative of Georgia's Second District, died suddenly at his Dawson home on January 6 from apoplexy.
Secretary Knox sends a circular note to powers dated October 18 1909 arguing the Hague prize court should serve as a court of arbitral justice. He notes the obvious advantage of using an existing body and its judges versed in international law for arbitral questions.
Wilson D. Rich former Ames assistant postmaster was bound over to the federal grand jury after a hearing. He was arrested by post office inspector C. E. Caine for using penalty envelopes marked official business for private purposes. The case hinges on envelopes that bear no stamp but are labeled official business with a $300 penalty for private use.
Louis D. Cone and his wife of Chicago were instantly killed when their automobile was struck by an Illinois Central train at a railroad crossing on January 6.
Chicago market report shows hog receipts and prices with ranges for light mixed and heavy grades. Cattle and sheep sections list estimated receipts and steady to strong trends with specific price bands for each category.
Prevailing market bids list hay and straw by load or bale with prices from 12.00 to 14.00 for hay loads and 4.00 to 5.00 for straw. Flour per sack is 1.60 to 1.70, bran and shorts priced per hundred, and corn meal and buckwheat priced per unit.
John A Babcock case involves the North American Live Stock Commission Company based at U S Stock Yards Chicago Illinois. Proceedings outline a dispute over livestock dealings and related tariffs or delays. Court action seeks resolution of contractual and financial claims between the parties.
Iowa floods with coal shortages as three major mines Saylor Wright Economy halt output. Des Moines faces rail delays and confiscations. Davenport and Dubuque risk shutting streetcars and electric service amid weather and supply cuts. Citizens urge the state railway commission to intervene.
Receiver Jamison of the defunct First National bank in Chariton Iowa announces another dividend of about 15 percent for depositors around March 1. With about $200,000 on hand for distribution, creditors will receive their money after government formalities. This brings total payouts to about 40 percent, following a 25 percent dividend last spring.
A Fremont county couple, Mr. and Mrs. Edell, report anonymous letters with vile epithets and warnings about neighbors. The notes, stapled to a tree near the Dill home, accuse intimate friends and lack a mailing method despite police efforts yielding no results. A separate item notes Mason City clergy condemning Saturday night shopping as forcing clerks to late hours and urging earlier shopping.
The Draper ranch a 1200 acre prairie property near Prairie City Iowa was sold to Morgan and Kerr of Newton for 120000. Representative Offit who has farmed the ranch for years holds a lease expiring in 1911.
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