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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
6
The Months long contract by Lorimer and Gallagher of Chicago ends when a 20 foot cofferdam section collapses near Joliet during drainage ditch work. No injuries reported though machinery was swept away. The project is part of deepening the river for new water power plans amid persistent leaks and shifting ice dams.
A Nippon dispatch reports heavy artillery westward and a Russian crossing the Hlun river on the Japanese left wing. Japanese forces attacked the Russians amid a deep cold snap with snow blankets, marking a major move since General Mistchenko’s raid. London reports Kuropatkin’s telegram claiming European troops see no aim in continuing after Port Arthur’s surrender.
In Washington the senate passed the army appropriation bill after altering the provision on assigning retired officers to active militia service, sparing General Miles. An executive session was held. In Battle Creek the same day a man named W. F. Hastings was saved from a snowbound, semi conscious overdose incident at the sanatorium after taking too much medicine for neuralgia.
In Havana on January 27 Representative Maneferrer denounced President Palma as a thief and challenged him to hear it. The scene followed Valnet blocking a house committee from reviewing the secretary of public instruction books. In Wisconsin, Janesville, S D Tallman presses a quirky note about Apple orchards and a past petty theft.
A man believed to be George W. Tryon of Keokuk Iowa shot himself in the right temple in the Union station basement while gazing at his reflection in a large mirror. The death occurred January 27 in St. Louis.
Des Moines reports a brief warmup after three days of bitter cold with the wind shifting to the south and temperatures at four degrees below zero. Suffering spreads statewide as residents endure extreme conditions and seek relief.
Washington Jan 27 Nolen L Chew deputy auditor for the post office department has tendered his resignation to return to private business Charles Sihler of Livansville Ind has been selected to succeed him
Cincinnati report states William Schroeder a 40 year old laborer died in the city hospital after two weeks of persistent hiccoughing and failed treatment to cure the nervous condition.
One hundred dollars reward for Catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding, Kinnan & Marvin of Toledo, Ohio claim F. J. Cheney & Co. is honorable. Cure taken internally, cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Sold by druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Nellie Anderson spent the day in Crawfordsville while Lena Maxwell visited friends in the city. Mrs Gertrude Clark returned home after spending yesterday here. Newt Denison went to Burlington on business this morning. The Johnson bakery advertises the chocolate bisque cake as its best.
Harriet Howard of New York credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing years of Salt Rheum or Eczema. The quick healer also treats cuts burns and bruises. Available 25 cents at J. H. Stewart's drug store.
Rail rate notices show $18.00 to Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana and many Texas points and return. $23.00 to Pecos Texas and Carlsbad New Mexico and return. $24.50 to El Paso Texas and return.
In Brest France on January 27 a dock workers protest turned violent when paving stones were hurled at the Russian vice consulate causing extensive damage.
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