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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
2
Police in Oskaloosa foil a scam that spread through street contacts and strangers. The investigation traced a smooth approach that promised quick riches and targeted local residents. No injuries reported. Officers urge residents to verify offers and report suspicious calls.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on January 17 police found a peculiar machine in a stranger’s room under the name Charles Dixon. The device allegedly coin silver dollars but produced fake coins. metal poured in and read dollars issued, though the coins were genuine and hidden as the man tried to sell the machine advertised as a stock food cooker.
Dubudgie Iowa reports strict enforcement of the 11 o'clock saloon closing law for the first time by mayoral order issued Monday. The move follows the Humane Society loss in the Society vs Hughes and O Meare cock fight promoters case. Saloon men’s class supports the ruling.
Iowa City report covers July 1 1905 to June 30 1906. Enrollment reaches 2015 the highest in the university's history. Receipts and disbursements total 514 868.04 with 204 962.34 spent on buildings and equipment, 260 439.02 on current expenses, and 47 466.68 from the special fund for lands Iowa river dam and pavement.
Iowa City report that Lieut. William Morrison son of former mayor William A. Morrison has been appointed instructor in philosophy at West Point. War department orders transfer him from Fort Riley Kansas and he left for his new post on Wednesday.
Mrs. Coral Kent of Adair finds her mother asleep with bed clothes on fire from a leaking lamp. She drags her mother from the bed and stamps out flames then rushes downstairs with the lamp. The lamp explodes as she reaches the door igniting her child’s clothing. She rolls the child on the ground and saves both herself and daughter.
Arthur Love known as Arthur Wing is jailed in Ottumwa Iowa charged with stealing an overcoat from the courthouse lobby. He says he cannot remember the act and claims he and Miss Bessie Thompson of Des Moines agreed to forget each other after the earlier attempted suicide involving carbolic acid.
Clear Lake Iowa January 17 Warren Heath assistant engineer at the gas power plant was found in his room Monday morning nearly dead from asphyxiation. He used a small stove to keep the room warm but it went out filling the room with gas. Heath is not expected to live.
An advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quin ine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Sold for 25 cents.
Fears arose that W G Kibler did not kill himself and the funeral was halted in Shellsburg after reports of long standing trouble with Mrs Kibler. Developments suggest he may not have been the cause of his demise.
Iowa county lacks a grand jury and petit juror lists. Judge Howell ruled the grand jury illegally constituted. Lawyers and bar association agree the same issues apply to petit juror lists, prompting a Des Moines delegation to seek legislative remedy for two years of court operation.
In Letts Iowa on a Sunday 300 of the town's 400 residents attend Sunday school. Editor Edgar Brown teaches the young men's class and reportedly has a perfect attendance record with no absentees. W H Snyder presented each class member with a gold star.
The article argues that understanding grip pain requires personal experience and advocates Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia and ensure recovery. It notes widespread use and claims no reported pneumonia cases among users and lists Cook and Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy as sellers.
J L Merrill longtime custodian of the federal prison in Atlanta receives a salary advance of zero dollars a year. Former Carroll county Georgia sheriff Merrill defended a prisoner from a mob in Weld County and later lost an election battle. The raise signals Roosevelt’s interest in the case.
New York on January 17 Emma Goldman arrested for alleged incendiary speech at a public meeting in the city has been discharged from custody. Alexander Berkman and John R. Coryell, detained with her and kept in custody, were also released after the grand jury refused to indict the woman and others.
Efforts to preserve the Roosevelt birthplace at 25 East Twentieth Street appear abandoned. Two floors once used by the Roosevelt Home club, formed to support the movement, have been leased for business use.
A party of landseekers left Tuesday night on the Milwaukee for Garden City Kansas led by Chas D Gorham. Members include William Latta James Palmer Joe McElhinney R L Livingstop Art Carr and Frank Galloway. They will spend a few days surveying the area for possible purchase. Several parties joined them at Rubio from Brighton and nearby.
The forecast calls for rain in the southern Illinois and Indiana area with rain or snow in the north. Warmer temperatures are expected overall with snow in lower Michigan and Wisconsin. In Illinois and Michigan variations include snow in the north and rain or snow in the south.
A public sale will occur Tuesday January 22 on the Henry Berdo farm on the West Richmond road eight miles north of Washington, three miles south of Richmond, and one mile north of Plains church. Property includes four horses, eighteen cattle, forty hogs, six hundred bushels corn, six tons timothy hay, farming implements, poultry, and miscellaneous items. Sale starts at noon. auctioneers Teeter and Lathrop.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes for wheat corn oats and futures with May July ranges. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges. East Buffalo live stock report shows hogs strong at 6.85 6.90 7.10. sheep and calves with top around 16.00 for calves.
Washington notes Attorney General Bonaparte pledges vigorous enforcement of the Pure Food Bill and joins as vice president of the Public Health Defense League. Cardinal Gibbons Luther Burbank and Charles C Thach named among eight initial vice presidents. Austen G Fox of New York is president. The league aims to protect health and morals, combat medical frauds, and promote public information nationwide.
J R Blankenship of Beck Tenn extols Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney troubles. He says the first bottle brought relief, and after several bottles he was completely cured. Sold under guarantee at Stewart's pharmacy at 50 cents.
The Washington and Pella high school debate teams will meet next Friday January 25 at the Washington High School auditorium after Pella recently defeated Oskaloosa. Admission is twenty five cents to support expenses. a preliminary program starts at the hour. The winner advances to face Iowa City for southeastern Iowa honors. The Hook and Ladder Co plans a dance on the 26th at Phoenix hall with music and good times.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa the receiver J T Matthews announces a public auction on January 1 1907 at 2 PM at B F Dixon Co Washington IA. Items include 31 shares The McFarlane Eckerman Co stock West Chester IA Lots 9 10 Block 4 Smouse addition Washington IA stock of drugs Columbus City IA 1000 Louisa County maps and one note for 121 dollars with accrued interest. Cash to highest bidder until all items sold.
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