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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1901

Page

4

Injunctions Not Granted in Express Company Cases

January district court session denied permanent injunctions to restrain liquor sales in two express company matters. Judge Dewey ruled contracts complete at shipment and order, aligning with prior rulings. The crowded courtroom heard the decision read aloud and noted sympathizers on both sides. The Titus case followed for full discussion on a separate page.

Express Company Dewey Adame Titus

Eleven-Pound Gar Captured by Elrod Dayton and Chas Reeves

Rochester fire destroys orphan asylum. twenty five to thirty lives lost and many injured. Dayton and Reeves return from Coppock with an eleven pound gar caught at True Park then haul it home alive. The fish was exhibited at Roy Burnham meat market and presented to Captain Kellove.

Orphan's Asylum Rochester N. Y Jan Rochester Orphan Asylum Elrod Dayton Chas. Reeves Coppock Gar Elirod Dayton True Park Reeves and Dayton Roy Burnham Cantain Jr. Kellove

Boy Stunned After Collision at Wallace School

Fourteen year old red Schrader collided with another boy during play at Wallace school this morning and was badly stunned briefly. Janitor Wallace took him to his home where he soon recovered.

Red Schrader Wallace

Arrest of Army Officer in $1000 Bribe Case at Fort Morgan

Secret Service agent EK P McAdams arrested Captain C W King quartermaster and supervisor of Fort Morgan government work in Mobile Alabama. King reportedly received $1000 in marked bills from contractor J H Hobson who said this was part of a larger $5000 bribe deal. Hobson testified he faced contract trouble and agreed to pay $3000 to avoid contract ruin. King, a volunteer officer, enlisted in 1898 at Dubuque Iowa.

Mobile Ala Secret Service EK. P. McAdams C. W. King Fort Morgan King J. H. Hobson McAdams Hobson

Porto Rico Troop Officer Arrives at Fort Morgan

In Porto Rico during the war he supervised loading and unloading of transports. Tie was assigned to Fort Morgan in April last. He has a wife and two children and has been well received here socially.

Porto Rico Tie Fort Morgan Racine Wis Beaumont Dover William Crocroft Chicago Coopers’ Union Kaiserin Maria Theresa Pavia Hetty Green Li Jung -Chang Paris Pope Leo St. Peter’s

Three Thieves In Fire Theft Confession Linked To Store Blaze

Louis La Fortune, janitor at Isaac Miller's department store in Houghton Michigan, arrested for larceny and charged with arson after confessing to setting the October fire. He implicates two former clerks Denis St John and Lazzarus Silverman, while Miller and his wife face arson charges. St John and Silverman fled town. La Fortune testified against Miller. A clerk, Frank Mayott, sparked the arrest by noting a garment duplicated at half price bearing Miller's cost mark.

Houghton, Mich Louis LaFortune Isaac Miller Denis St. John Lazzarus Silverman Miller St. John Silverman la Fortune Frank Mayott

Mrs Kuhn Found Guilty of Poisoning Husband

Sigourney report says Delta woman Mrs Kuhn was found guilty of poisoning her husband. She faces sentencing Thursday morning Jan 10 by Judge Clements. The article notes the Hedrick fever case and mentions terms ranging up to 15 years.

Sigourney Kuhn Delta Clements Hedrick Madison

To Winfield Friday Evening Push Race at Auditorium Washington

The article notes a push race ending at the auditorium in Washington with trains at 7:40. It mentions Lt Down 1g and his company and a return of favors, plus a trip by train and a round trip rate of 50 784b for a future event. Licenses to wed issued include A J Parcel with Alta Bishas and Carson with Eda Schilling. Joe Webb and sister Tadle host a party. Joe and sister depart for a Kansas home next week. Mrs L J Bidwell visits from Brighton. Hawthorn and Andrew Rainer visit from Crawfordsville.

Winfield Eveniow Tan R Bt Wii Washington A. J. Parcel Alta’ Bishas Carson Eda Schilling Cadwell Grady Iona Ayers Joseph Richardson Herminal Waldrich Joe Webb Tadle Joe Kansas

A Home Wedding in Madison Street Home

Mrs Alta Eis wed Mr Andrew Parcel yesterday afternoon in a quiet home ceremony on Fast Madison street. Justice A S Folger officiated. The groom works as a bridge carpenter for the OR 1. & P. They will reside at the bride’s mother’s home for now.

Alta Eis Andrewj Parcel Madison Street Justice A.S. Folger Geo. Weiche Wang

A Bachelor's Romance shines in Graham stage

Tim Murphy presents Martha Mortons A Bachelor's Romance at the Graham with strong support from Fred G Berger and Miss Dorothy Suerrod. Sol Smith Russell and Annie Russell’s legacies echo as the cast delivers David Holmes with gentle nobility. The article lauds Sylvia and the company as a standout of the season.

Tim Murphy Graham Martha Morton Sol Smith Russell Tita Murphy Fred G Berger Sol Smith Lussell Dorothy Suerrod Sylvia Annie Russell Nannette Comstock

Osteopathy Appeal After Supreme Court Ruling

Reported in multiple cities the case of Dr. Little deprived of osteopathic practice rights by a state decision moves to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. His lawyers argue the Fourteenth Amendment entitles him to equal privileges and protection, challenging the deprivation as unconstitutional.

Schwol Co. W. Little Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Iitoreys United States Dr Little

Veterans in Civil Service Law Inadequate Says Commander

Commander Leo Rassieur of the Grand Army of the Republic criticizes existing civil service laws for veterans and calls H R S779 misguided. He notes Section 1734 revised statutes from 1855 as the sole applicable preference and says Civil War veterans lack guaranteed positions.

St. Louis Leo Rassieur Grand Army of the Republic Associated Press National Gov House Bromwell Ohio U. S Philippines Ipse Dixit Commission

Frogtown Postmaster Resigns Refuses Duty

Theodore Epping, Frogtown postmaster, has resigned but is not accepted by Washington and now refuses to discharge duties. He blocks mail delivery, isolating Frogtown residents as office paraphernalia is en route to the capital. The episode arose after his disputed resignation.

Carlyle Theodore Epping Frogtown Uncle Sam Post Office Department Washington Epping Fogtown Ferom UPRE

Iowa Supreme Court Decides Titus Amendment Invalid

The Iowa court holds Joint Resolution No. 1 proposing a constitutional amendment for biennial elections was not legally adopted and thus not part of the Iowa Constitution. The opinion cites Day and Cooley, compares state authorities, and rejects contrary Kansas and Maryland examples as unsound.

Seevers Cooley General Assembly Day Henton Koehler Oakland Pavings Co Hilton California Uth PacificReporter Page IL Kansas Supreme Court of Learn d Court Wortian Supreme Court of Coorady Poetic Reporter Herried South Dakota N. W Owan’a Iowa Jamison Sutherland Sy Fig 7Th Pacific Cal

Tennessee General Assembly Opens Fifty-Second Session

The Fifty-second session of the Tennessee general assembly convened yesterday afternoon. The boilermakers in the Erie shops at Susquehanna, Pa., have struck and 300 men are out of employment. James Ware Bradbury, the oldest former member of the United States senate, died at Augusta, Me., Sunday.

Tennessee General Assembly Erie Susquehanna James Ware Bradbury United States Senate Augusta

Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices Across Regions

Estimated hog receipts day 40 000 with sales mainly at 5.20 to 5.30. heavy packing 5.15 to 5.30. light, mixed, and rough packing within 5.05 to 5.35. Cattle receipts 19 000 with steers 5.70 to 6.15 as top ranges. other classes from 2.50 to 5.60. Texas steers 4.00 to 4.60. veal calves 3.20 to 6.0. East Buffalo quote lists 140 cattle cars with best steers 5.26 to 5.50 and prime finished 5.60 to 6.0. hogs 5.40 to 5.45. lambs 4.50 to 6.25. sheep 2.26 to 4.50. wethers 4.50 to 4.75. St Louis grain prices show wheat mixed around 73% to 76% for No 2 red. corn up to 56% cash. oats firm around 24% to 25%. rye firm 50c. Milwaukee grain shows No 1 northern wheat 77 78c. rye 58 54c. oats 27c. Detroit January wheat 81c. May 83c.

Texas East Buffalo Live Stock N. Y Z. Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Wight St. Louis Bard Chicago Board of Trade Today Aea Pe

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