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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
4
A mass meeting in Sioux City last night urged the popular editor to enter the race for governor. The call comes amid strong local support and a push from party organizers.
A Sioux City mass meeting at the courthouse urged Perkins of the Sioux City Journal to run for governor as a Republican nominee. Enthusiastic speakers included H. A wy er A B Thatcher J N We ar and Judge William Atchinson. A committee was formed to communicate the action of the meeting.
Des Moines report details Rep. B. F. Cummings of Marshall County introducing a bill to redraw Iowa's Second and Fifth districts. It moves Cedar and Jones counties to the Second and adds Iowa and Johnson to the Fifth to balance population and politics. The change would shift about 2,500 votes to the Second, affecting incumbents and district balance. opposition from district leaders and State Printer Murphy of Benton County is noted.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on January 23 the death of Henry Robinson a jeweler who had conducted business in the same building since 1856 is reported. He was born an Englishman and had long been a notable local figure. His passing marks a loss to the city and its business community.
The wreck of a man who remained loyal to the British crown despite aging and naturalization gaps is sketched. Rob inson clung to old merchant values and refused to advertise, his trade shrinking yearly though he never complained. He contemplated closing his jewelry shop but still operated it at death.
The Fortnightly club Bible study met with Mrs Emma Anderson. papers on The high priestly office and Pontius Pilate were shared. The Ladies Aid society meets at Rev Handy’s home. The Fortnightly club’s fourth meeting is rescheduled to Jan 25 at the Baptist parlor. Yeoman lodge meets at 7 30 with important business. Sunday school class hosts a spread at Miss Louisa Wilson’s East Main street home.
A Forest City Tennessee church raises funds to pay debts by a novel plan. Poultry raiser Jesse Rounds pledged to donate eggs on alternating Sundays for a year and recently reported 627 eggs valued at 11 dollars 11 cents, with the church accepting chickens and a chicken supper instead of cash.
The article notes the American chameleon Anolis carolinensis in the southern United States. It explains its rapid color change from brown to yellow or pale green, its insect diet, harmless nature, common as a pet, and even wearing as an ornament. It highlights adhesive toe pads that let it run on smooth vertical surfaces.
Report from Chicago area notes a general storm with about three inches of snow locally. Widespread sleet and telegraph wire damage reported, though property damage remains limited. Roads are blockaded but improving, and forecasts call for continued clear weather with cold temperatures around zero to 13 degrees.
Washington reports Senator Dolliver from Iowa pushing a government rate control bill backed by President for an interstate commission. He rejects court-driven expansions and works late at the Capitol, studying the issue with legal precision and constant inquiry across the nation.
In district court the Hise versus Western Union case occupies the session with plaintiff testifying further about a transmission error. Depositions dominate evidence as jurors and spectators fill the room. Several other juries are listed for the week including Branner v Smith and Horak v Dougherty. A state case against Albert Johnson for breaking and entering is set for this week. Judge Preston hears arguments on a motion to remove the Hise case from the jury with Atty. S. W. Brookhart opposing.
The flying lizard Draco volans is native to Java and inspired medieval eastern dragon legends. It resembles a lizard but has extensible skin flaps used to glide between trees while hunting insects. When still on a mottled branch it blends in as protective resemblance until it moves.
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