Court Adjourns Until January Twentieth
The court adjourned proceedings until January twentieth due to a lull in business. No major cases were scheduled for immediate action and attorneys were released from appearances.
10 Jan 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
1
The court adjourned proceedings until January twentieth due to a lull in business. No major cases were scheduled for immediate action and attorneys were released from appearances.
The grand jury adjourns after returning two indictments. A six o'clock dinner at C J Wilson's east Washington home honored Judge Ben McCoy with members of the bar and Reporter Blue present. Court business included dismissals, decrees, a divorce, a real estate sale petition, a will probate, and bond set for H C Moore. Court adjourns to January 26 to continue the docket.
Theatregoers prepare to welcome Charles Frohman’s company in Charley's Aunt for the first time in Washington on Saturday January 18. The article notes the play’s refined humor, praises performers including C J Wilson and Captain Kellogg, and mentions related entertainments and local civic efforts surrounding the events.
The store announces a fresh import of festive confections and fruits. It highlights a high quality selection from the North Side Square wholesale and retail candy and fruit dealers, inviting customers to browse.
Benjamin Harrison will explain the presidential office in depth for his This Country of Ours series in Ladies' Home Journal. He plans to cover electing a Chief Magistrate, eligibility for re election, term length, and the daily annoyances presidents face from office seekers. The piece is practical timely and based on his experience and observation.
The article discusses the constitutional ability to extend the presidential term beyond four years and the impact on term limits. It notes opponents worry about indefinite succession and argues six-year terms with restricted re-election could allow broader hearing and appointments. It concludes change seems unlikely without a triggering event.
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