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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1905

Page

2

Post Office Force Doubled in Alleged Hooker Case

Albany dispatch reports testimony in the Justice Warren B. Hooker inquiry. Clerk Robert Caldwell admits receiving two post office checks for 124.65 and 10 without performing work, while claiming no donation to others and unaware of his appointment until payment. Fredonia post office had four clerks before January 17, 1809 and five more were alleged.

Albany N. Y A. Ed. Moore Fredonia Assembly Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Warren B. Hooker Vredonia Hooker John KB. Stanchfield Justice Hooker Congress Ora Caldwell Dunkirk Caldwell Stanchfield Maurice Hooker Katherine K. Clark Judge Hooker Beavers Misa Clark Fort Pliin Frederick R. Green Fredonia National Bank Frank P. Ball Etta Hooker Green Ball Frederick BE. Perham

Dust Spraying Gains Ground In Missouri Fruit Regions

The article discusses a new agricultural method dust spraying using lime dust as a fungicide and insecticide. It argues the technique covers leaves fully, reaches undersides effectively, and traps insects by suffocation, with Missouri growers and Pacific fruit producers noting its benefits.

Missouri Pacific Fruit Growers J. R. Haldeman

The Stately Foxglove and Garden Notes

A mix of courtroom testimony on a postoffice salary scheme involving Judge Hooker and relatives, followed by gardening guidance on foxglove varieties Digitalis alba and maculata. Tips cover planting, thinning, transplanting, and seasonal care, plus a Bordeaux powder preparation using lime and copper sulfate.

Vatican Notified Of Bishop Palluson Return to Rome

Rome reports Mgr Palluson bishop of Samogiaia left Samovizia for Rome with Russian government permission to brief the pope on talks between Russian and Polish bishops. He seeks measures for religious liberty but Vatican doubts Russia intends long term reform.

Rome Vatican Mgr. Palluson Samogiaia Samovizia St. Petersburg Russia

Legislature Cuts State Charity and Prison Oversight

In Lincoln March 23 the Nebraska senate moves to cut expenses to record economy in the session’s close. No appropriation will be provided to the State board of charity and the board of prison visitors will operate without funds for two years.

Lincoln Neb State Senate State Board of Charity Board of Prison Visitors

Crusade Against Games of Chance in Elgin

The Elgin Ministerial association has begun a crusade against games of chance. The effort follows an Elks injunction threat over raffles and targets Modern Woodmen activities to raise funds by selling two building lots at next week’s event.

Elgin Elks

Skin Protection Advice For Spraying Workers

Instructions urge using vaseline as protection against lime sulfur and salt wash. Apply to hands face eyelids and eyebrows before spraying to form a barrier that prevents irritation. Method claims the substance repels the chemicals like a duck’s back.

Alderman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy After Election

Chicago official Hon. John Shenick credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with relieving throat and lung inflammation after a overheated campaign. He says two doses eased his symptoms and helped him finish speaking during the race. Remedy sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman. ER. A. Sw for brick work and estimates provided.

Chamberlain John Shenick S. Peria St Chicago Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Frisco and Southern Railway to run through sleepers KC to Jacksonville

Beginning November 15 and daily thereafter until summer 1905, the Frisco System with Southern Railway will operate through Pullman Sleepers from Kansas City to Jacksonville as part of the Southeastern Limited. The train, leaving KC at 6 30 P M, offers electric lighted cafe and observation car service through the Southeast. Berth reservations available via Frisco representatives or connecting lines.

Frisco Southern Railway Kansas City Jacksonville Fla Southeastern Limited Passenger Traffic Department Saint Louis

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