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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
8
A two image feature shows the Brandenburger Tor gate where Duchess Cecilia was met by Crown Prince William and escorted through the royal passage, and the imperial palace chapel in Berlin where the wedding ceremony took place.
In Aurora on June 17 a Detroit businessman, Lee, reported to have served with the U S Army engineers, found a turtle bearing the US flag and unit marks. A live turtle later surfaced with the same insignia and Lee’s name, prompting contact with Captain Mertz and plans to ship the reptile to Detroit for army reunions. In Libau Russia a church attack wounded a pastor who had urged reform through nonviolence.
A young Italian man, new to New York, developed tetanus trismus after grieving a fraud loss. After arrival from Italy with $25, he was swindled by padrones and then sat cursing thieves for hours. Five days later his jaws locked and doctors cannot relieve him.
In Grand Rapids Michigan June 17 relatives of the deceased sue to break Mary McNamara s will alleging undue influence. Depositions claim she lived in constant fear of death and was told charity was the only road to heaven. A priest allegedly offered Arthur McNamara an annuity to release claims.
In Dubuque on June 17 Mrs Paul Klass killed her four young children at her Kieler Wisconsin home and then fatally wounded herself using a large butcher knife. The tragedy occurred eight miles east of Dubuque as authorities investigate the crime and motive.
West Point announces Captain Robert L. Howze of the Sixth Cavalry, famed for service in the Philippines, has assumed commandant of cadets duties. He succeeds Lieutenant Colonel C C C Trent, who is ordered to join his artillery command.
Decatur Alabama on June 17 Harvey Smith John Collier and Will Jackson were hanged in the jail yard with troops present as a precaution. About two thousand people gathered around the jail during the execution.
Decatur chapter Daughters of the Revolution dedicated a bronze tablet marking Abraham Lincoln's former home on the Scroggins farm eight miles southwest of Decatur. Many people witnessed the ceremony.
Paris June 17 Premier Rouvier announced at a ministerial meeting he would permanently retain the foreign affairs portfolio and relinquish the finance post.
The First National Bank formerly the Commercial Bank has opened its doors for business at Mowequa on June 17.
In Toledo on June 17 Orus M. Burns of Montpelier pleaded guilty to one count in one of three federal indictments totaling twenty one counts for embezzlement misapplication of bank funds false entries and perjury Judge R W Taylor sentenced Burns to seven years in the Ohio penitentiary.
The turbine steamer Vir ginian arrived at Montreal via rail from Moville after six days and seventeen hours from Moville and beat the New York route by several hours in delivering the mails.
Assistant Secretary Melville W. Miller of the Interior Department has submitted his resignation to the President and it has been accepted. In succession to Miller, the President has appointed Jesse Wilson of Indiana as the new official.
Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany is indisposed and has canceled all public engagements. John M. Johnson of South Bend Ind was presented $5000 by his grandfather J M Studebaker after resolving not to drink until 21. John A Drake the Chicago turfman was thrown from his auto near Sheepshead Bay track. William J Dickinson L N railroad vice president resigned after 23 years.
Letter from K. L. Gregory of Hope Texas vouches for Bucklen's Amica Salve curing a bad sore and aiding sore eyes. Also ad details Nickel Plate Road train offerings with dates June 14 19 20 and travel limits and service notes including meals and a Chicago ticket office.
Railroads advertise low round trip excursion fares for summer seekers. Iowa Central lists from Brighton: St Paul and Minneapolis 12 dollars, Duluth 16, Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo 22.75, Salt Lake City Ogden 35.75, sale starts June 1 with October 31 final limit. Special Epworth League Denver 20.25 sale June 3 to July 4, extension to August 8 for 0 cents. G A R encampment Denver 14.60 sale Aug 30 to Sept 4, extension to Oct 7 for 50 cents. Portland Oregon 49, ninety day limit with liberal stopovers. California similarly low to Portland. Hot Springs 1 fare plus two dollars round trip, sale daily, limit thirty days. Contact agents or A B Cutts, G P Ouipae uly.
The Nickel Plate Road offers a round trip July 3 to 7 for 21.35 with stopovers at Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and New York City. Sales June 29 30 July 1 2 with return by August 31. Dining cars meals 35c to 1.00. Chicago depots and offices listed. John Y. Calahan is agent.
The Rock Island announces excursions starting April 110th to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points at 855.65 round trip. Travel may use different return routes with no set itinerary and passengers board at Washington and keep the car until arrival.
Fragmentary text indicates a destination in sunny California with references to communication methods and an agent named W. Russei. The passage reads like an itinerant or brokerage note and mentions writing or phoning.
Via the Iowa Central Ry on the first and third Tuesdays monthly travelers may go to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed and tickets valid twenty one days. For rates times and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn. 83 july
Tickets priced 21.35 dollars to Asbury Park New Jersey and return via Nickel Plate Road. Sale dates June 29 30 and July 1 2 with return limit August 31. Chicago City ticket office 111 Adams St Auditor ium Annex Depot La Salle and Van Buren Sts elevated loop.
Burling’s special summer service advertises unusually low round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and West and Northwest points from May 23 to September 30 with 90 day return limits and half fare options. Includes Utah Pacific Northwest Yellowstone Park Black Hills and Cody regions plus side trips and extensions with additional 25 cent post options. J E Kunath agent provides descriptive literature free and contact details.
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