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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
8
A Canadian reader notes that the English election, driven by labor forces and Irish issues, resonates in America. The piece praises liberalism, mentions leaders like Campbell-Bannerman and James Bryce, and reflects on cross Atlantic sympathy and shared Anglo-Saxon ties.
The British cabinet includes John Burns as labor leader with an ovation at a London meeting. Burns rose from Battersea trades to parliament and heads the local government board, fighting for housing and reform while resisting moneyed pressure.
Stephen Laffey Sr a West Point Ill retiree says his wife Lela Lemmon deserted him after their marriage and he plans to pursue a divorce to void their nuptial agreement. He recorded the original and copy of the agreement and seeks legal advice from police and a local attorney. Also mentions a Vienna cake ad and banker Ed Smith at a Kalona horse sale.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa hears George L. Duke as plaintiff in a quiet title suit against numerous defendants and unknown claimants over the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29 Township 75 North Range 7 West. The petition asserts Duke via contract with S S McKee holds a right to purchase, that McKee is owner in fee, and that long possession by McKee and prior grantors confers title. It warns all named and unknown claimants to appear by March 13, 1906, or face default. The notice requests title reform and general relief with no personal claims against defendants.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa March Term 1906 George W Griffith Phebe F Kaye et al claim they are record and equitable owners of described real estate with long adverse possession. The petition seeks to quiet title against all defendants and unknown claimants with statutory bar and relief. The court warns appearance before noon of the second day of the next term starting March 13 1906 at the Washington Court House. Sencyfer W Livingston attorney for plaintiffs.
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