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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1906

Page

8

Split on railroad rates tops Senate talk in March notes

Washington dispatch notes Republican debate on a unified rate bill. Aldrich Elkins Kean and others urge party unity behind a president approved plan. Interleaved are quips about congressional committees gathering useless information and light exchanges among lawmakers about campaigns and pennies.

Arthur W. Dunn Washington Senate Senate Committee Republian Aldrich Elkins Kean Dolliver

Noted anarchist Johann Most dies in Cincinnati

Johann Most, Bavarian born in 1846, dies in Cincinnati after a lingering illness of erysipelas. The anarchist spoke briefly in delirium near the end, and his career included exile from Europe, imprisonment in England for jubilation over Alexander II’s assassination, and police surveillance after arriving in the United States.

Cincinnati Johann Most Eryeipelas Herr Most Europe France England Alexander II of Russia

Remains Found in Ashes Amid Murder Theory

Walter Davis a young farmer from Northfield township was found dead in the ashes of his burning home near Ann Arbor Michigan. Neighbors believe the blaze concealed a homicide or possible suicide. Davis had taken his wife and three children away earlier and was due back for supper.

Ann Arbor Mich Walter Davis Northfield Township Davis Bert Bailey

Gambling Continues at West Baden and French Lick Casinos

In West Baden and French Lick Indiana a gambling boom persists despite Governor Hanly’s orders and a pledge to suppress the activity. Casinos operate at full capacity in both hotels, drawing guests from across the country. Ed Ballard, former owner of the gambling rights, claims no interest now, while a discreet lessee is rumored to run the operation.

West Baden Ind Anly French Lick Ed Ballard Hanly

Sisters sue brother for slander amid Valentine will case

Mrs Emma J Burtle and Mrs Fannie S Jones sue their brother James Ek Leonard for 50000 dollars each alleging a letter criticizing them was untrue andread in the Valentine will trial in Sansamoa county. The same report notes the steamer Atlanta burning near Port Washington with 65 aboard and one drowning.

Springfield Emma J. Burtle Fannie Ss. Jones James Ek. Leonard Sansamoa County Valentine Will Missouri

Paper sale shocks Grand Rapids paper world

The Grand Rapids Herald reports Ralph H. Booth of Detroit has sold his controlling stake in a local paper to Representative William Alden Smith of Michigan. Smith will assume control immediately.

W. A. Smith Grand Rapids, Mich The Grand Rapids Herald Ralph H. Booth Detroit William Alden Smith

Low Round Trip Fares to Dakota and Northern Minnesota

Reduced rates to North Dakota South Dakota and many points in northern Minnesota via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Tickets available every Tuesday in March and April. For details contact nearest ticket agent or write F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.

North South Dakota Minnesota Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway F. A. Miller Chicago

California Excursions For Shrine Convention Travel

The Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convention prompts Iowa Central Ry to offer round trip tickets from April 25 to May 5 with return by July 31 at one fare. Travel any direct route there and back with stopover privileges. Details via agents or A. B. Cutts, G P A, Minneapolis.

California Imperial Council Iowa Central Ry A. B. Cutts G. P Minneapolis Minn Pacific Coast Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho Old Mexico Los Angeles San Francisco Kansas City Santa Fe Cutts

Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure Constipation

A lively tussle with constipation is warned to risk appendicitis. Dr Kings New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels without pain. Available at Stewart's druggist.

Dr. King Stewart

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