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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
3
In Cedar Rapids Bohemians raise funds for Bohemia schools with a penny collection. Within a day 9000 pennies gathered, totaling 490 and rising toward 500 dollars. Jos Kroulik urges 50 000 pennies to reach the 500 mark.
Chief Engineer A S Ainsworth of the Ottumwa Railway and Light company suffered a scald on the right leg below the knee Tuesday night about 8 o clock when an overflow from a heater struck him while adjusting the heater. Dr A O Williams treated him and his condition improved but he will be unable to work for several days.
In Fort Dodge Iowa on June 30 a federal court hearing paused after most evidence in the Conductor Andrew McGuire versus Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad damage suit. McGuire, seeking 35000 for loss of an arm, agreed to a settlement totaling 7500 to him plus all costs borne by the railroad.
Allen Russell, about 45, jailed in Kahoka Missouri after an alleged attack on Mrs. Hattie Jenkins as she returned from delivering milk Friday night. Russell claims Keosauqua roots and marriage, with work for farmer Jack Hill near Arbela.
Fairfield Iowa June 30 coroner jury finds Burlington passenger No 10 caused the death of Katharine Harris hit near the North B street crossing. Witnesses say whistle and bells failed to sound and speeds were 15 to 25 mph while officials admit no local speed limit instruction in Fairfield.
A city hearing found the train on the east side of North B street crossing exceeded the speed limit and censured Burlington road for not instructing its employees about the ordinance.
Public warning against catarrh remedies containing mercury. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as a safe internal treatment, with a note to obtain genuine products and avoid dangerous preparations. Includes price 75 cents and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Springfield resident B F Kelley reports kidney and bladder discomfort lasting a year improved by Foley Kidney Pills. He notes headaches diminished and bladder function normalized after a few weeks of use. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McEhinney Drug Co. are cited.
The board of supervisors passes a resolution declaring no bounty payout on ground hogs after July 2. Official notice records the decision and effective date.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Anderson express gratitude to friends for support during illness and the death of their daughter. They also thank neighbors for floral remembrance and sympathy.
W A Paine of Gilroy California fell through an open platform of the through train west of Boone Sunday night. He was not missed until the train reached Boone. His wife and daughter went to Canada with him as the train backed. The man was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital here. He is expected to recover.
Judge Jud Joseph Clark ruled the stickers with square opposite printed names are legal for the June 7 primary in Mason City Iowa. The decision upholds the validity of using square stickers on ballots.
Attorneys J. J. Brookhart and W. H. Butterfield returned from Topeka Kansas where they handled a George H Paul company suit. They won the case on all issues with about 3000 dollars involved and are pleased with the outcome.
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