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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1904

Page

8

Chamberlain Receives Warm Ovation in London Tariff Speech

Joseph Chamberlain spoke at the Guildhall to a packed crowd as he sought Londoners’ views on his tariff scheme before Parliament. He argued for a protective policy linking Britain with its colonies, pledging to base arguments on Board of Trade data and noting strong stock exchange enthusiasm for his stance. The audience’s cheers indicated clear sympathy despite no formal vote.

London Joseph Chamberlain Chamberlain United Kingdom Venice Holland Hanseatic Greatritain Board of Trade Great Britain Stock Exchange Guildhall

MAY END THE WAR Iowa Workmen Reconciliation Moves

Iowa Falls report says plans to reunite the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Iowa Workmen aim to absorb the seceded branch. The split since 1884 followed a new assessment rate aligning Iowa with higher southern mortality, with about half of the members joining the Iowa Workmen.

Iowa Falls United Workmen Iowa Order of Lowa Workmen Supreme Lodge Order

Bechtel Jurors Delayed By Severe Cold In Allentown

The Bechtel trial resumed Tuesday but was stalled by three jurors unable to reach Allentown due to bitter cold. Two jurors walked six miles, one with frozen ear and another with frostbitten hands, all needing medical care on arrival.

Bechtel Allentown

Hereford Cattle Burned in Kansas Ranch Barn Fire

In Emporia Kansas on Tuesday January 20 eighty three head of high bred Hereford cattle were burned to death at Sunny Slope ranch owned by A Stannard. The stock had won prizes at the international show last fall. Estimated loss stands at twenty five thousand dollars.

Emporia Kan Sunny Slope Ranch A. Stannard

Dime Savings Bank Suspends in Norfolk

The Portsmouth Va bank is forced to suspend after failing to realize on securities to cover losses from cashier Downing's defalcation. The institution reported a $25,000 capital and about $15,000 in deposits.

Dime Savings Bank Norfolk, Va Portsmouth Dime Saving Bank Downing

Fire damages Rochester factory worth sixty-five thousand

A blaze at the Gand Lach and Manhattan Optical plant in Rochester New York caused a loss of 65000. Other brief items note a Kentucky naval station push in Put in Bay a new Christian Israelites sect in Boston and a 1200 foot Ogden Lachin cut off collapse with estimated cost rises to 10000000. Additional notices include fires in Ligne Texas and Merrill Wisconsin deaths injuries and various legal actions.

Gandlach and Manhattan Optical Company Rochester, N. Y Kentucky Put-in- Bay Ogden-Lachin Great Salt Lake Ligne Tex David B. Prescott Keokuk Langley & Anderson Strickland's Jewelry Merrill Wis T. BB. Lowers T. P. Ayres Union Pacific Kansas City Structural Iron Workers’ Union Montgomery Ala Turner Opera House Findlay

Louisville Pioneer Captain Daniel G Parr Dies

Captain Daniel G Parr a longtime Louisville river packet operator and prominent philanthropist was found dead in bed on Tuesday. He supported many Baptist institutions including Parr Memorial church in Petoskey Michigan.

Louisville Daniel G. Parr Ohio Mississippi Parr Petoskey Mich

Palmer Named Omaha Postmaster After Cabinet Meeting

At Tuesday Cabinet session Postmaster General Payne announced Henry B. Palmer would be appointed postmaster at Omaha Nebraska to succeed the incumbent. The decision followed a push from Senator Millard.

Washington Payne Henry BE. Palmer Omaha Neb Palmer Millard

Unprecedented Cold Bites Mohawk Valley Central New York

Very cold weather shatters records in Mohawk valley with the official thermometer at 30 degrees below zero in Fonda New York on Tuesday. Trains on the New York Central ran two to five hours late while telegraph and telephone services faced heavy disruption.

New York State Fonda N. Y Mohawk Valley New York Central

Brennan seeks habeas writ for Chicago alderman

Seek the Release of Brennan. Application filed before Judge George Brown on Tuesday for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Alderman John J. Brennan. Brennan was convicted of election frauds at the last judiciary election and sentenced to one year in the house of correction.

Brennan Chicago George Brown John J. Brennan House of Correction

Weather forecast overview for Illinois Indiana and nearby regions

Official forecast up to 8 o clock tonight shows partly cloudy and colder conditions for Illinois and Indiana with brisk southerly winds shifting to northwest. Lower Michigan expected to have probable snow flurries, colder and brisk to high southerly winds shifting to northwest. General fair noting colder conditions with variable winds in some areas.

Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Sosa Geneeny

Markets Tee Up Wide Range as Chicago Quotes Move

Chicago markets show wheat and corn swings with oats and pork futures mixed. Live stock in Chicago and East Buffalo show dull cattle and firm logs with varied sheep prices amid thin demand.

Gordon in Battle at Winchester and Sharpsburg

The article reviews General John B. Gordon’s Civil War reminiscences note his battlefield courage and a remarkable moment at Winchester when an anticipated assault proved unnecessary. It also recounts his unique postinjury reflection on being struck in the head and his logical self reassessment while wounded at Sharpsburg.

John B. Gordon Charles Scribner’s Sons Bull Run Gordon Ewell Confederacy Beauregard Ford Bull Run McDowell Hell Battle of Sharpsburg Pittsburg

Udo Winter Salad Plant Moves Into U S Markets

A Japanese plant named udo, cultivated for years in Japan and likely from China, is being introduced by the Department of Agriculture to compete with lettuce as a winter salad. It features crisp blanched stems, pine-like flavor, and is marketable from November through May with oil and vinegar dressing. Also note a Commercial Club basketball game Saturday night with admission 87-3t.

Department of Agriculture United States Saya Washington Dispatch Japan China

For Sale Good Household Furniture Cheap

Lost White opera show between Washington and Wayland. Return to Journal office.

Washington Wayland Journal Office Iowa Avenue

Markets Report on Estimated Receipts and Lacking Prospects

Estimated receipts total 45 000 with yesterday’s leftovers. Cattle 27000 prospects 10 to 15 lower. Sheep 25000 prospects 10 to 15 lower. Packers mixed 6720 to 8480. heavy shipping grades 455 to 500. rough 460 to 475. Overall weak market, light activity and lower averages compared to yesterday.

Chicago Hog Market Figures From January 1904 Report

Chicago auction notes show official receipts of 48774 yesterday and 7517 shipments. Estimated today 47000 with 6720 leftovers. tomorrow 42000. Market quiet and lower across hogs with ranges in light to heavy grades and porkers. Beeves and cattle values listed with cows and heifers at 81 15 to 84 40 and stockers 82 00 to 4 00.

Chicago Volowine Board of Trade Today Texas East Buffalo

Sheep Market Slips Amid Mostly Steady Range

The sheep market opens dull with native sheep down 10 cents. Westerns sell from 2 25 to 4 00, yearlings 4 00 to 5 75, lambs 4 00 to 5 75, and Western lambs 4 00 to 5 70, reflecting broad softness across classes.

Market Slow at Chicago Opens With Mixed Cattle Prices

Closing market report from Chicago shows slow early trading with light declines. Cattle prices 435 to 475 for light packs, 450 to 495 for mixed packs, and 440 to 495 for heavy ships. Sheep and lambs are weak and purchases slow.

Chicago

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