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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1905
Page
8
In Chicago on July 3 a crowd of over twenty suitors seeking marriage licenses learned of new divorce and marriage statutes that took effect July 1. The law prohibits divorcees from remarrying within a year unless reuniting with former spouses, and bans defendants in divorce cases from marrying for two years. Some men chose to leave state to wed.
Magistrate Francis Joins and Constable William Wallace were shot while serving warrants to two African American suspects in Kenton. They sought refuge in Robert Price’s home before the assailants opened fire, injuring Joins critically and Wallace in the body and legs. Sheriff Baker and detectives pursue the suspects.
Wisconsin’s new cigarette law took effect, banning sale of cigarettes and substitutes with severe penalties. Crowds filled cigar stores as dealers rushed to clear stock and smokers stocked up before enforcement. Meanwhile, in Washington the ICC ruled that the Northern Pacific Railway and affiliates violated the Interstate Commerce Act by including park stage transport and hotel stays in Yellowstone park rates.
In Sloan's Lake waters three soldiers from the Eleventh Infantry company E drowned when their boat leaked. Two were rescued. The dead are Private Daniel Tate of Pennsylvania Private Millard Poole of Tennessee and Private Lucas Lasmore of Kentucky.
In Odessa Michigan on July 3 Tessie Tolles, 12, disappeared while swimming at Cedar Creek and died before aid arrived. She is the daughter of Arthur Troyles, a local business man. Also July 3 Lafayette Indiana reports Monon railroad to start fast service this month cutting Chicago Louisville run by 1 hour 20 minutes.
In Vevay Indiana on July 3 Jesse Harper aged 25 was shot and killed by James Joyce aged 40 after a drinking powered quarrel. Joyce was arrested and held on the killing. In Coshocton Ohio July 3 William Sawyer a prominent young farmer was shot and killed during a quarrel with Harvey Pratt over a fence and Pratt then killed himself. In Knoxville Tennessee July 8 Robert Lock aged 102 of Norfolk Virginia was struck by a train and killed while en route in a wagon from Norfolk to Hopkinsville Kentucky.
Berlin reports Emperor William attended a dinner on July 3 aboard the North Star yacht with Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt at Travemunde. The meeting highlights continued cordial ties between the German Empire and the Vanderbilt family during a summer cruise.
Hugh Maley longtime resident of Minoak dies at age 193 in the town on July 3.
Nickel Plate Road promotes rail service from Chicago on July 8 and 16 with August 4 return to eastern points via Chautauqua Lake. Three daily trains offer first class equipment and meals in dining cars, American Club plan from 35 to 100 cents, service a la carte, no excess fare. James Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St Room 298, Chicago Depot.
Travel offer from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road for 14.00 dollars to Chautauqua Lake New York and return with a return limit of August 8th. Three daily trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and dining service including a la carte options. Write John Y. Calahan for details. Chicago offices listed.
The Burlington Route offers round trip fares to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and cities in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, and the Yellowstone area with half fare periods, late summer specials, and return-privilege options. Specific dates span May through September with varied routes via Denver, St. Paul, California, and Portland, plus side trips and road itineraries. J. E. Kunath, Agent, provides free literature and details.
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