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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
8
Hope Dob, reportedly 13, survived a suicide attempt by hanging in a Muskegon barn, though his neck was broken in two places. He was found by his son as he was near death, with authorities noting the precarious medical condition.
Illinois scattered thunderstorms and cooler with light east to south winds. Indiana showers in the south and central portions. Lower Michigan fair with light to fresh south winds. Wisconsin thunderstorms and cooler in the west with southeast to south winds. Iowa slightly cooler.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes for wheat corn oats lard hogs and cattle with prices for May Sept and current terms. East Buffalo firm hog market receipts and sheep and calves values noted by Dunning Stevens with best yearlings seven dollars and calves seven to seven fifty.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Henry as plaintiff sues Jesse Williams Levi Paulke and others including the Northern Diocese Moravian Church and unknown claimants to a described real estate in section thirty six township seventy five north range nine west. The petition seeks to quiet title in fee simple, bar all unknown claimants, and requires defendants to appear by September term fourteenth. Attorney W M Keeley represents the plaintiff.
Grover Craig of Carbon quedó atrapado in mine No. 6 Perth when rock shite fell. He suffered a broken spine and was removed to a hospital in dying condition.
Reports from Johannesburg on July 1 say black unrest and warnings of an uprising on July 17 have emerged. Native servants advised mistresses to seek safety as rumors spread in the Rand and reef areas. Police note circulating rumors despite caution.
A wild west show at the Tri-Cities street fair ended in injuries when a bucking broncho stampede followed a seat collapse. Five people were severely hurt as the animal charged through the wreckage, trampling those beneath the collapsed seating.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with ending a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The remedy is praised for healing old ulcers cuts burns and wounds as used at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
Frank B E McGurrin of Salt Lake City visits Kalamazoo to denounce Senator Burrows for opposing Senator Smoot. He argues religious differences are not marked in Utah and that Morton era polygamy is misrepresented. He supports Smoot, noting his moral character and absence of polygamy beliefs.
Seven children drowned near a river bank in Cedar Rapids while attempting to rescue a sibling after one slipped into a deep hole. The victims include Loelllie Sweeting 7 Hazel 14 Gladys 10 Josie 1 Ruth Coyle 11 Cora Coyle 9 and Clara Usher 16. The Sweeting family resided near Elis Park. Usher and Cowle children were visiting.
In Omaha Nebraska former city treasurer for six years August Fy Hennings shot himself at his home in the morning. No motive is given for the act. The report notes ongoing federal grand jury duties may shift investigation sites to another city possibly Chicago.
Ex empress Eugenie of France arrived at Tsehl Austria and was greeted by Emperor Francis Joseph and Grand Duchess Marine Valerie. She sought permission in writing to meet him again before death to thank him for kindness. Vice Admiral Chouknin of Russia died from his Sebastopol assassination wound.
A meditation on human character noting that most people are neither wholly good nor bad. The author cites common acts of kindness and selfishness, questions judgment before the ultimate day, and compares humanity to tarred, sunburned surfaces, from the Essays of Augustine Birrell.
A returned traveler extols Budapest noting its population near 750000, a university of about 6000 students and 230 professors, and the Danube dividing Buda and Pest. He claims Budapest hosts Europe’s largest electrical works and a grand Jewish synagogue, highlighting trolley origins and extensive bridges.
An irritated cough is not always from a cold but often a habit acquired during illness. It becomes a nervous reflex. If you notice a continuing dry cough, try to suppress the impulse and usually throat irritation will ease and the cough stop.
Mrs. T Wiladsen of Manning Iowa writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after two years of failed medicines and worsening monthly troubles. She credits the remedy with restoring regularity and health and urges other women to seek help. The letter notes free advice from Mrs Pinkham and addresses Lynn Mass.
New York July 1 Abraham A Humme suspended from further practice pending appeal of his conviction on conspiracy in Dodge Morse divorce case, decision by the appellate division of the supreme court.
George D. Merklejohn, ex-congressman from Nebraska and former assistant secretary of war under McKinley, announced from Fullerton his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator for Nebraska on July 13 in Lincoln.
Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville NY notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve prevented blood poisoning after an injury. It cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The salve also heals cuts wounds burns and sores and costs 25c at Stewart’s drug store.
Claim states the pills awaken sluggish bowels and prevent appendicitis while toning the system. The product is advertised as pleasant and effective with a 25 cent price at Stewart's pharmacy.
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