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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
1
Berthe Claiche confesses to district attorney detailing police corruption in the Tenderloin. She accuses four officers of taking regular tribute from sex workers, with three taking money and one using other coercive means. She also links Willie Lorenzo to the murder weapon purchase.
Berthe Claiche names officers and plain clothes men who allegedly shield Tenderloin women in exchange for earnings. Women fear retaliation if they testify, while officials acknowledge possible police protection for some residents, prompting calls to root out grafters and reform the force.
The Hocking Valley railway raises Sunday excursion fares by two cents following the Ohio legislature's passage of the 2-cent fare law. Rates from Ohio river points to Columbus are increased accordingly.
March 9 Manila report says American forces clash with Moros near Jolo from March 6 to 8. Fifteen enlisted men killed and one commissioned officer wounded. four more enlisted men injured and 32 naval personnel wounded. Moros suffer about 600 killed. Major General Wood present throughout.
Judge Philips of the United States court of appeals ruled against Cella Adler and Tilles in their bid to overturn the merger between United Railways and the Transit Company. The suit, moved from state to federal court, targeted Brown Bros of New York who orchestrated the tripartite pact exchanging Transit stock for United Railways stock and funding Transit debt. Cella Adler and Tilles, Transit stockholders, alleged misrepresentation and refused to join the agreements.
Milwaukee reports John Radtke Jr a 15 year old boy arrested at the seventh district school charged with cutting off the hair of about twenty east side school girls ages 10 to 15. Police say the acts began earlier this year.
Henry Morrissette, a Tribune driver, shot his wife and then killed himself. Morisse tte died instantly while Mrs. Morrissette suffered a scalp wound and is expected to recover. The couple had been having frequent quarrels.
General James F. Smith, newly named governor of the Philippines, was feted at a large banquet in Manila on March 9 before departing for a six months Europe tour. Attendees included provincial governors and other dignitaries.
A Trans Mississsippi elevator built by the Trans Mississipp i Grain Co of Omaha was partly burned in Council Bluffs Iowa on March 8. Fire started from hot tar poured on the roof by workmen causing about 60000 dollars in damage, reportedly insured.
Mrs. Margaret Hickey of Urbana, 50, committed to the Illinois Eastern Hospital for the Insane two weeks ago, eluded attendants and killed herself by hanging from a window bar with her stockings.
Albany March 9 The senate passed a bill setting the gas rate for Greater New York at 80 cents per 1 000 cubic feet. The measure now goes to the governor after prior approval.
Washington March 9 Special. Senator Gallinger’s bid for higher pay across all offices may gain broad support but members fear living costs in Washington. The piece recalls a western senator’s cost concerns and notes William B. Allison’s long tenure as dean of the Senate. It also touches Cherokee ties to Georgia and a remark by Senator Pettus on poker.
Cattle and hog markets show mixed activity with receipts estimated at 21000 cattle and 2000 hogs. Hog prices range from 86 05 to 66 32 with light and mixed packers most active. cattle and sheep steady to strong with beef and lamb listings and weekly shifts noted.
A detailed pricing report lists cattle, hogs, sheep, lambs, and live poultry quotations from Buffalo and Columbus markets. It notes receipts, price ranges, and market tone for prime to good grades, with specific figures for steers cows heifers bulls calves feeders and stockers. It also covers hay prices and mentions a legal petition by Columbus official M A Williams seeking repayment of funds alleged to be misused by ex Treasurer Sims.
Senators discuss railroad rate legislation with emphasis on how words shape the review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders. Debates center on court access, specific terms, and proposals like Spooner and Batley while many admit uncertainty awaiting full debate.
Senator Dolliver and Attorney General Moody conferred on Wednesday about legal questions raised in the senate debate over the railroad rate bill. Dolliver cautioned that the senate may reject proposals limiting court powers and noted Bailey’s stricter stance among supporters while affirming no clear fracture among allies.
Washington March 9 President Roosevelt has accepted the resignation of Associate Justice Brown of the United States supreme court. Justice Brown tendered his resignation to the president on the 2d inst his 70th birthday anniversary. He served on the bench about fifteen years after being appointed by President Harrison in 1890. No successor named yet.
H. H. Rogers and John D. Archibald of New York, vice president of Standard Oil, called on President Roosevelt at the White House in Washington. Both declined to discuss the purpose of the visit.
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