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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1908

Page

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Tillman Attacks Executive Power In Senate Address

Washington March 17 Tillman delivers a cautious but direct speech denouncing executive overreach and tracing a pendulum from Johnson to present while criticizing presidential influence. Beveridge defends present and Democratic policies in a broad review before submarine boat investigators.

Washington Tillman Senate Committee On Finance New York Tillan Andrew Johnson United States

Tillman Defends Roosevelt and Congress in Debate

Beveridge and Tillman clash over Roosevelt’s leadership amid election tensions. Tillman denounces La Follette and calls for independence from party manipulation while praising public confidence in Roosevelt. Debate centers on labor relief, court interpretations, and executive power within the government.

Tillman Roosevelt Liman Lar Sureme Court Beveridge Congress John N Roose ‘Elt United States

Emperor William Angered by Tower Resignation

The Kaiser sent a message to President Roosevelt expressing anger over Ambassador Tower’s resignation. The McGee Woolen Mills in Greenville South Carolina have shut down for an indefinite period due to their inability to dispose of output.

Emperor William Roosevelt the Kaiser Ambassador Tower McGee Woolen Mills Greenville 8. C

Submarine Boat Inquiry Hearings Open on News Payoffs

Washington reports admission before the special house committee that the Electric Boat company paid newspapermen to shape public opinion on submarine boats. Witnesses including ex Senator Butler and ex Senator Marion Butler denied improper acts, defending the actions as legitimate.

Washington Special House Lilley Electric Boat Company Res McNeir United States Butler South Carolina Marion Butler North Carolna K. W. Creecy F. P. B. Sandorth Tme Electric Company Buetler North Carolina Congress

Senate Debates Tillman Beveridge Clash Over President Power

Washington notes the senate session centered on a political clash between Tillman and Beveridge over executive encroachment on legislative power. The house spent the day on suspension bills and approved restoring the motto In God We Trust on coins.

Washington Senate Tillman Beveridge Dia House

Stillings Resigns as Public Interpreter Post

Washington March 17 Public interest Charles H Stillings has tendered his resignation to the president and it has been accepted.

Ostillin Washington Charles 8 Stillings

Young Parricide Shocks Wilmington Father Die

In Wilmington Delaware on March 17 Matthew Kraschefsky seventeen shot and killed his father Louis Kraschefsky at their home after a scolding over not seeking employment.

Wilmington Del Anne Matthew Kraschefsky Louis Kraschefsky

Actors Acquitted Witness Retracts Gerry Society Case

New York March 17 Raymond Hitchcock was acquitted on one indictment after Flora Whiston recanted her charges against him. She testified the Gerry Society pressured her to lie and that Hitchcock never harmed her. She was arrested for perjury as she left court.

Bays New York Raymond Hitchcock Iarvan Justice Blanchard Supreme Court Helen von Hagen Blanchard Flora Whiston Jerome Grand Jury Hitchcock Weest Forty-first Street Gerry Society

Populists Nominating LaFollette Early Says Waterbury

Emporia Kansas March 17 EK 8 Waterbury a Populist national committeeman from Kansas and delegate to the national convention says Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin would be nominated for president on the first ballot by the Populists at St Louis.

Popultata LaFollette Emporia Kan Waterbury Kansas S. Louis Wisconsin

Firat Off In the County at Claremont Oil Field

Olney Illinois March 17 The first off well in Richland county is at Claremont six miles east of Olney. Depth 1874 feet was reached and the well is now being developed.

Olmey Claremont Here Richland

Weather forecast by state with warming temps

Illinois may see showers and rising temperatures. Indiana and Michigan expect increasing cloudiness and warmer air. Wisconsin faces more clouds with rain or showers and higher temperatures. Iowa shows increasing clouds with rain or snow. The forecast extends to tonight at eight o clock.

Illinoia Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Lowa

Back at the Old Stand J J McKeone Advertises Spring Work

J J McKeone calls attention to readiness for spring work and prompt attention to orders. He maintains a full stock of cement blocks and offers brick and cement contracting services.

J. J. McKeone

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Vitality

A vintage ad claims the remedy builds blood and muscle faster than any other product. It asserts health strength and vitality for sick and well people. Available as tea or tablets for 35e through Lem mon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

We Are King Play Ticket Prices Announced

Prices listed for the play We Are King include parquet 50 cents circle 75 cents balcony 35 cents and gallery 25 cents. Readers are encouraged to plan attendance and others who have not seen the performance are urged to enjoy it.

Balcony

Dr King's New Discovery touted as life saver for lung trouble

Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery calling it essential for coughs and lung disease. The ad claims quick cough relief and cure even after hopeless prognosis with Lemmon's Pharmacy selling 60c and 1.00 bottles and offering a free trial bottle.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Market Notes on Hog and Sheep Prices at Chicago Opens

The Chicago market reports strong prospects with hog receipts estimated at 18 000 and leftovers 6246. Prices show light hogs 445 to 472 and mixed packers 450 to 477. Sheep demand is strong with 11 000 head and prices up to 10 higher.

Texas

Chicago Board of Trade quotations and livestock prices

Chicago and East Buffalo market notes report May and July grain futures with corn oats and oats bids, beef and pork prices for steers cows and heifers, plus sheep and lamb quotes. Receipts and market tone show strength in beef and mixed livestock as of March 16 1908 and March 17 1908 with anticipated receipts and price ranges.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens, Mave Btock Commission N. Y

Spectators riot at Paris cycle races over umpire decision

In Paris on March 17 spectators at the Galerie des Machines cycle races stormed the grandstands in anger at umpire calls and set fire to the structure, causing damage as authorities intervened.

Paris Galerie Des Machines

John A Babcock Seeks Square Deal From North Americans Commission

A clipped ad line from John A. Babcock asserts confidence in securing a fair transaction through the North Americans Commission Company. The brief message emphasizes the promise of a square deal and personal assurance.

The North Americans Commission Company

Flood Damage Strains Pacific Northwest Rail Lines

Flooded rivers and washed out bridges strain rail networks from Walla Walla to Pendleton and Lewiston. Basements fill in Portland. Levees near Pendleton fear undermining as trains halt across the region amid new storms moving from Vancouver Island.

Portland Ore Pacific Northwest Walla Walla Walla Wash Mill Creek Blue Mountains Fourth Street Third Street Main Street Sixth Street Oregon Railroad and Navigation Pendleton Lewiston Idaho Touchet Dayton Northern Pacific Great Northern Southern Pacific Washington Vancouver Land

Lilinets appellate court rules foam and gas not counted in liquor measure

The Lilinets appellate court handed down a decision in a Mercer county appeal. Ola Mylin was fined $75 on each of seven counts for selling beer in fess less than five gallons. Foam and gas in the containers were not counted toward the measure.

Bloomington, i Macreh Lilinets Mercer County Ola Mylin

Grand Blanc Woman Bound Over In Opium Poisoning Case

Mrs Olive Wood of Grand Blanc township is bound over to the court on a murder charge in the opium poisoning death of a grandchild. Justice D P Asey held her for trial. Her son Calvin Cum will have a hearing next Friday. State chemist A M L Holm testified death was due to opium poisoning.

Flint, Mich Olive Wood Grand Blanc Township D. P Alsey Calvin Cum M. L. Holm

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