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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
6
Greensburg Indiana residents report dwindling zeal as several town churches protest long sermons. Congregations claim worship hours should serve families and devotion, and some seek to limit preaching to fifty minutes or less to keep attention and attendance steady.
The House of Representatives advances an anti corruption measure by bill to restrict members from participating in legislation outside party organized committees. The article notes procedure and political context amid ongoing reform efforts.
A vintage ad promotes Electric Riders as a cure for kidney and female distress. Testimonial from Wankenship of Beck Venn credits the product with relief after one bottle and complete cure after additional use. Sold under patent at Stewart's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
A special train carrying Governor Beekman Winthrop and San Juan officials derailed near Quebradilas, but the governor jumped to safety and no one was seriously hurt. The accident halted the coach 1400 feet from a precipice edge while the rest of the party shook off the scare.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh cure failure. Testimonies claim F P Oveney is trustworthy and capable of fulfilling obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as an internal remedy, 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists, with Wake Hall's Family Pills for economy.
An inquiry by Sanganen county officials may indict Mayor Deverens and other Springfield city officers over alleged improper payment of funds during the Devereux administration. Captain W Harts seeks injunctions to block transfers by City Comptroller Kidwin F Smith City Treasurer Willim Fe Dowling and ex controller G A Ball. The probe centers on claims of more than 5000 paid for unspecific purposes and misapplied funds with officials alleged to have hidden practices.
Agnes Wastin a Hinckley student swam nearly two minutes in the gymnasium pool to retrieve Grace Wilder’s eyeglasses dropped earlier. Fourteen girls and many society members attended the event while the boys’ class joined in diving for them.
Colonel John I YY Blake who organized an Irish brigade for Boer service died by inhaling illuminating gas in a Harlem boarding house. He had told his landlady he was very discouraged about his prospects. He was 50 years old.
Reports say Henry Ball, a Black man accused of raping Mrs. Graves near Greenwood, was taken from a deputy by a mob at Greenwood and hanged from a railroad bridge. Coroner's jury attributes death to unknown parties. case tied to ongoing legal reviews with a March 4 potential decision.
Trinidad Colo Jan 25 the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company officially states twenty four men were killed by the mine explosion at Primero on Wednesday.
The order of Judge F. P. Hallam enjoining Great Northern Railway officers from issuing 60 million dollars in new stock has been appealed to the supreme court on urgent motion. The case concerns actions by the railway company and its officers.
Superior Wis Jan 25 After ten days of effort to break fee and saw to finish the steamer Loreland she has sunk grounding amidships while in transit at the dock and is left half in the water and half on the sill.
Sill Worse Blizzard in Dakota reports rail lines blocked as monstrous snow drifts halt all traffic across North Dakota. The blizzard follows earlier storms and worsens travel and supply disruptions in the region.
Charles Cook of Chicago has positively identified the remains of the single woman killed in the Fowler wreck as his sister-in-law Miss Della Cooper of Baraboo Wisconsin. The report notes the Crater which occurred on January 25 and mentions Delian Cooper and Lafayette lnk in connection with the case.
Detroit January 25 The general condition of William McMillan who is suffering from a heart affection following pneumonia shows encouragement for recovery.
The bulletin forecasts rain or snow and colder conditions for Illinois, snow and colder for Indiana, colder weather with brisk northerly winds forLower Michigan, clearing and much colder for Wisconsin, and colder conditions with possible snow in eastern Iowa.
Chicago grain prices show modest moves on January futures with Wheat and Corn holding near late values. Oats and pork futures mark small gains, while Lard trades hover around the mid nine dollar range for nearby contracts as investors watch demand signals.
Market notes list grain by sample prices for July and May with cash sales among wheats and oats. Cattle and hogs at East Buffalo quote receipts and ranges. lambs, sheep and veal prices shown with good to prime and average bids.
I have bought the E. G. Norton dray wagon and am now prepared to do all kinds of dray work promptly. Phone 390 74-eod-tf Jonn N. Dodd.
Attend the big debate between Pella and Washington in the high school auditorium Friday evening. This is the third round for our team and they will present strong arguments. Be there.
The kindergarten school will open on Monday February 3d. Parents are urged to prepare children for the opening day. Superintendent A. B. Crone notes the schedule and welcomes eager families. Frank Webb advertises a horse breaking service with 25 cent city travel.
An Iowa advertisement credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with curing biliousness and constipation. The note touts the pills as superior to other laxatives and claims a guaranteed improvement in health. Price is listed as 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy in Fort Madison.
One way tickets offered to multiple western points at two dollars above half fare to aid homeseekers. Sales held the first and third Tuesdays of January to March inclusive. Contact Iowa Central Agents or A B Cutts in Minneapolis for details and rates.
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