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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
6
Warsaw reports May Day killings with sixty two dead and about two hundred wounded as troops patrol streets amid public anger. Factory strikers, nationalist demonstrations, and police-fire incidents fuel a tense scene around Jerusalem Street and Lodz unrest.
The attorney general upholds Secretary Wilson’s view that stock in transit must be unloaded fed and watered at intervals not exceeding twenty eight hours and that the law covers terminal railways as well as trunk lines. Wilson reports about 400 violations in the last year.
In Paterson New Jersey on May 3 Articles of Incorporation were filed for United Shoe Machinery Corporation with capital stock of 50 million dollars. The 2 million shares have a par value of 25 dollars each and the company will manufacture and deal in tools machinery implements and devices for boot and shoe production in leather or rubber.
By the explosion of a coal oil lamp at a late hour Saturday night in Ger mantown Mrs. Augusta Kirchoff was burned to death. Her husband Ferdinand Kirchorff was seriously injured about the face and head and William i . & SOM was burned about the body. The victim attempted to fill the lamp while it was still burning.
The Washington Iowa City Council passes Ordinance No 95 establishing a single city wide sewer district to regulate construction and use of sewers, repealing prior sewer ordinances, and detailing engineer plans, land acquisition, bonds, assessments, connections, penalties and enforcement with a May 1 1905 effective date.
Mrs Pinkham invites women with female weakness to write to Lydia E Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. Women write to a women staff who read and answer privately. Her Vegetable Compound is recommended to restore health and many have found relief.
Postmaster J A Cunningham relays news of a National Good Roads special stop in Mt Pleasant Iowa on May 13 for an all day session. The program will cover state aid for road building with speakers including W H Moore and M Dodge and other officials. Attendees may suggest topics and obtain a formal invitation later.
A blurb promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills with claims of improved health, bright eyes, firm muscles, and clear minds. Sold at Stewart's drug store for 25 cents.
The funeral service for Charles B Reeves was held yesterday at 3 PM from the family residence in North Washington. The Rev W R Stryker officiated with Masonic grave service. Mayor A N Albertson sang a solo. Pallbearers included Samuel McCleery Frank Berdo Thomas Berdo Peter Berdo Jerry Curran and Pat Dougherty. The attendance was large with many rural friends in attendance.
One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain and aids rest and sleep. Many users experience permanent relief after initial short-term relief. Mrs. V A Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee proclaims it the only remedy that relieves pain. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Attorney P. J. Hanley reports all papers filed for the Daniel Shepherd appeal to the supreme court and a September hearing is planned. Mrs. Shepherd recently received a portion from her grandfather’s Michigan estate, totaling 300 plus dollars with a final expected near 900.
J E Stearns reports a friend severely injured his hand swelling with poison. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. Best in the world for burns and sores. 25 cents at J A Stewart's drug store.
Local bakery in Vienna offers a wide assortment of cookies daily. Customers can find classic flavors and seasonal specials, with fresh batches available throughout the day.
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