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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1905

Page

2

Chadwick Sentenced Ten Years in Federal Case Appeal Planned

Mrs. Cassie J. Chadwick faces a ten year term after seven counts led to six sentences in Cleveland federal court. Attorney exceptions challenge per count sentencing and the defense plans to take the case to the United States Court of Appeals at Cincinnati. The bank conspiracy charge and shared indictment with Wing associates are noted as key elements.

United States Court of Appeals Cleveland Cassie J. Chadwick Ohio State Penitentiary Robert W. Taylor United States District Court Chadwick Dawley Cincinnati United States Grand Jury Francis J. Wing Federal Beckwith Spear

Old Portage Road A Century of Travel Across the Alleghenies

The piece traces the Old Portage road and its evolution from canal and river travel to the 1834 railroad, noting the ten incline planes, English steam engine aid, and a 12 hour 40 mile stage between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown. It contrasts old travel with modern Pennsylvanian railroad service. The 1854 sale to the Pennsylvania Railroad marked the road's transition.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburg State of Pennsylvania Great Britain England Allegheny Mountains Portage Road Hollidaysburg Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Company State of Chicago News

President Cannot Postpone Cuban Reciprocity Treaty

A board of United States general appraisers ruled that President Roosevelt lacked authority to delay ten days the Cuban reciprocity treaty’s effective date after issuing the proclamation. The Dalton company argued for March 1 take effect. the senate’s ratification and congress approval timeline set December 17, with the president delaying ten days.

New York United States General Appraisers Roosevelt Dalton Company Board of Appraisers United States Senate Congress

Eddie Kelley Dies of Spotted Fever in Punxsutawney

Punxsutawney Pennsylvania March 28 Edward Kelley aged 14 son of James Kelley died from spotted fever buried in Claysville cemetery. The case developed in forty eight hours and ten hours before his death his body became covered with spots the nature of which could not be mistaken. The Kelley house was put under quarantine.

Punxsutawney, Pa Edward Kelley James Kelley Claysville Kelley

Havenor Obtains a Stay of Execution in Milwaukee Case

Madison Wis March 28 The supreme court grants a stay of execution to Charles O Havenor president of the Milwaukee American Baseball Association team He was an Milwaukee alderman convicted of bribery and sentenced to two years in the house of correction He is released on $10000 bail.

Havenor Madison Wis Supreme Court Charles 8 Milwaukee American Base Ball Association Milwaukee House of Correction

Grand Army Surgeon General Dead in Wisconsin

Dr. J. B. Whiting, surgeon general of the Grand Army of the Republic, has died in Janesville Wisconsin. He was the oldest physician in southern Wisconsin.

Grand Army Janesville Wis J. B. Whiting Grand Army of the Republic Wisconsin

Three-fourths of tasks wait while the sun shines

The piece notes that much that is postponed could be done now. It jokes about praise and singing, recalls how sunlit pasts gave little hay, and observes that some men prefer home life while others fail in modern life, with a portrait of a once promising but failed man in every small town.

Jolly Blacksmith Atchison Globe

Signs of Poison Ingestion and Hidden Metals

Dr. Trail discusses a family poisoned by water rage caused by horseradish mixed with aconite herbs. The text links excessive salivation to copper and lead poisons from copper utensils and lead bullets, and notes bronze dust and Paris green dust can contaminate foods, causing mouth water and colic.

The Observed of All Observers in Taiwan Exposed Exhibit Tale

An English visitor in China relates a tale of a stout Anglo-Saxon being feted in Taiwan. Crowds gathered and he became the center of attention, but he learned he was part of an exhibition with an entrance fee charged for the display.

China Taiwan

Alderman Credits Cough Remedy For Election Victory

Hon. John Shenick of Chicago credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief during a heated campaign. He says two doses reduced throat inflammation and allowed him to speak through the election, and notes the medicine is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

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

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