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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
4
Omaha, Jan 20 The Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads refuse to give special rates to the government for shipping soldiers to and from San Francisco en route to the Philippines Railroad officials say the government will not secure lower fares
Fever wanes in DeKalb as scarlet fever outbreaks ease after a month long closure of the State Normal School and public schools, prompting officials to reopen the institutions.
Snow lockade and fuel famine worsen in the north as a new storm sweeps North Dakota and Minnesota. Relief remains remote as crews work to clear routes and restore supplies.
Port Huron Michigan January 30 James Nigley and his two stepsons Joseph and Edward Grefor and Briel Hald and John Kulp were arrested on theft charges. James Midgley stated his stepsons were useless to him unless they could make burglars of them.
Report claims a Greek band burned two mosques filled with people at Hitle village near Jama. Details on casualties are unclear. Separately Tolstoi death rumor denied by his son. Portland storm damages bridge. Pacific Electric plan across San Gabriel River described as a major reinforced concrete structure with double track and 1019 foot length.
The Harriman railroads are purchasing coal in Australia and shipping it to the United States for use in locomotives. High coal prices persist due to scarce freight cars and motive power, forcing the railroads to pay a premium rather than divert assets to coal transport.
In Uniontown Massachusetts on January 20 Tony Sain a foreigner tired of life due to mental trouble undressed in cold weather and leapt headfirst into the coke oven bed. Bystanders watched as workers pulled the badly charred body from the flames confirming a fatal self inflicted death.
Philip Strobbe a Waukegan Illinois teamster says a hard sneeze caused chest pain leading to a doctor visit. He cannot be sure the sneeze broke a rib but believes the episode contributed to the injury discovered by the physician.
Green Bay January 40 Rev Cornelia Hill an old Oneida sachem on the reservation died at the age of seven years He was ordained an Episcopal Priest five years ago for his efficient and long service.
In Bedford Indiana in January a gasoline stove in the private car used by T. K. B. Sucese superintendent of the Monon railway exploded destroying the car while it rested on a siding in the Bedford yards.
Enrique Creel, newly appointed Mexican ambassador, has arrived in Washington. Mrs. Jennie L. May, indicted for assault with intent to kill, stands trial for the shooting of Lucien Conen, a former marine band member who died over a year after the incident. Fire at Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia destroys one building with losses around 1 million dollars. Governor Swettenham reportedly apologizes for objecting to US armed landing on British soil during an earthquake emergency without prior request or permission.
Des Moines Iowa January 30. a report from the house committee on railroads shows roads interests will maintain a gentlemen's lobby this session. The committee outlined work as road heads of legal departments plan to be heard on legislation. Named representatives include J Davis Des Moines for Northwestern Captain J F Merry Manchester for Illinois Central George Severs Minneapolis for M&StL W D Eaton Burlington for B & O Carroll Wright Des Moines for Rock Island.
Report from Vinton Iowa dated January 30 details new inquiries into the death of Harry Gilroy the blind boy found on Rock Island tracks. Investigators suggest the rope around his neck was to keep him from being separated from others while his untied shoes were found nearby and a foot caught near the rail bridge. Evidence implies he was freed from the bridge before being struck by the train.
New London Iowa January 30 Sheriff Campbell and McCoid and Findley attorneys visited the Gavin case ground. The firm reportedly retained by the state to aid Grimes Zimmer and McCoid familiarized with location and details. Leaked report says the hammer used in the attack has been found boosting prosecution evidence.
Mrs. Fred Merritt of East Plate vicinity drank carbolic acid on Monday after a long siege of grip left the family in distress. Her three eldest children and husband were recovering from grip, while the six month old infant suffered pneumonia. The sorrowful death followed ceaseless bedide watching.
Iowa City judge Faira former Johnson county jurist returns from St Paul to pursue a $25,000 suit against ex president J H Haskamp of the Minot National Bank. George W Swords of Iowa City, receiver of the bank, acts for the buncoed depositors alleging losses from alleged machinations at the bank.
In Davenport Iowa five high school boys were permanently expelled for creating a disturbance at graduation exercises. One of those expelled is the son of the chairman of the school board.
Samuel Grimth Griffith died from internal injuries after being crowded against a barn manger by a horse at the Spencer home of his son in law Jesse Scranton. He was hurt while tending the horses and died the next day the 26th. His daughter Mrs. Scranton accompanied the body for burial.
Hall Grain Grader Co will hold a public demonstration on Saturday February 24 at the old reliable hardware store. All are invited. Signed 26 Geo W Stewart.
A collage of brief city notices reports travelers arriving from Crawfordsville and Winfield, new valentines at the North Side Book Store, fresh salted peanuts at Johnson's, and a note that L D Higgins moved his real estate office to a downstairs room near the Washington National Bank. Also mentions local basketball game promotion and various residents traveling or visiting.
The piece notes Columbus mistook America for India and saw through native tales, with satirical asides about Irish descent, then shifts to Jesse Lynch Williams recounting a critic’s rush to review books. It mocks reviewers who claim speed over comprehension.
Head Consul Talbot reports over 120000 certificates written in 1906 and an aggregate membership near 850000 as the society begins 1907 with nine assessments and more than 3 million dollars in the benefit fund. Michigan saw a 350 member Grand Rapids class and Nebraska claims five large adoptions adding over 500 members in a week. Net membership gain since January 1, 1906 totals 246 per day including Sundays, or ten per hour.
The Maccabees urge tents to expand outreach through visits between camps and to smaller, modest groups. They praise Indiana and Pennsylvania jurisdictions for large memberships and stress building self reliant tents that train successors. Apollo of Chicago is noted as the world’s largest with over 2100 members.
Washington dispatch says a cablegram from the United States vice consul at New Chwang China reports that a plague has broken out in the province. The notice outlines the outbreak and its location as received by the state department.
Quote from Washington Star notes a man accused of horse theft being lynched. Heavily skeptical on the justice, the paper recalls plans to call witnesses and gather evidence to prove guilt beyond doubt.
Ernest Lamson recounts a Colorado woman who reached the registration booth to qualify for school questions. When asked which party she belonged to she hesitated but ultimately declared that she would not reveal it, praising a man she described as one of the nicest she has met.
An advice notice promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the remedy does not nauseate or gripe and is mild to take. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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