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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
2
The State Board of Control concludes an investigation into management at Mt. detailing findings and any recommended actions. The report names involved departments and outlines measures to address governance concerns.
Des Moines reports gross earnings down while net earnings rise for the year. The state board of control concluded Scott county authorities overstated food complaints at Mt. Pleasant insane hospital and found no foundation for charges about meals.
Iowa railroads show higher net earnings in 1905 after a year with increased gross earnings but lower operating costs. The 1905 gross earnings reached 57,395,848 with net earnings of 15,345,573, while taxes paid to Iowa rose to 2,141,863 from 1,874,419 in 1904.
A special Illinois Central train with thirty cars carried output from Litchfield Manufacturing, Waterloo. The Waterloo to Omaha shipment, the first train load of Iowa goods sent from the state, drew attention as a statewide advertisement. Company representatives rode in a coach attached to the train.
The Journal of Commerce reports 1905 first half commercial insolvencies at 6210 cases totaling 55,904,855 dollars. This barely changes from 1904's 6214 failures, though liabilities drop from 79,490,909 to a lower 55,904,855.
New York Health Commissioner Darlington reports inspectors condemned 1 091 291 pounds of adulterated food during the week starting June 18 and urges ongoing vigilance in food safety enforcement.
Des Moines Iowa July no liquor or wine will be served at the State Bar association banquet here next week. The liquor list is cut from the menu by the local entertainment committee on suggestions from many quarters. It is claimed that at former state meetings liquor was dispensed freely.
William Mueller, the Graettinger Savings Bank cashier from Marshalltown Iowa, has been located in Indian Territory. He is not likely to be brought back since no criminal charges exist. Several personal creditors will lose, but depositors will be paid in full.
Fred White, father of Virgil White, leaves for Webster Iowa after saying Virgil may stay for a long rest. Williamstown educator President MacLean plans to attend Asbury Park convention, says he feels better. Rev Dr G L Cady to preach in Iowa City and visit friends, arriving from Dubuque tonight. Miss Hisie Stap leaves for two months in the west visiting Denver Longmont and other spots before returning for school in September.
Ruth Dewey of Agnewville Virginia was fatally ill with cholera infantum last summer. Her father E N Dewey reports she was expected not to survive, then after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman she improved within five hours and was fully recovered after a half bottle.
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