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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

2

Shop lifter case ends with employee warned and discharged

A Tipton arrival, Misa Laubsher, admitted stealing $925 in goods from I Rothschild store after suspicion by Mrs Kiburz and a secret warrant led to discovery. Her father settled for damages. she faced possible penitentiary time but received lenient handling. The incident underscores that crime is eventually detected.

I. Rothschild Misa Laubsher Tipton Kibury Kiburz Rothschild Rothchild

Death of Kevan Fish in Iowa City Hospital

Kevan Fish aged about seventy five from 703 West Madison street died yesterday morning at eleven in a hospital in Iowa City after an eye operation. His wife and son Chester traveled there. other children live in Chicago and Mediapolis. The family had lived in this city about a year after moving from a Crawfordsville farm. Remains were returned to the city this afternoon at 2 49 with wife and son. funeral arrangements not yet set.

Kevan Fish West Madison Street Iowa City Chester Chicago Mediapolis Crawfordsville

Fire at J A Youngs House on East Main

A small blaze was spotted around 12:30 last night in an upstairs room at the Jo Al Young residence on East Main street by several young men returning from a party at the Howard McCleery home. Mr and Mrs Young are wintering in California and were away at the time.

Jo al Young East Main Street Howard McCleery Mrs. Young California

Firehouse Narrowly Saved as Blaze Breaks Out

A fire in an old house was spotted early by neighbors and quickly extinguished. The ceiling received heavy damage while investigators note the blaze may have started from an old wiring setup near a gas pipe. The house fixtures combined electric and gas lines, a risk in older installations. Local officer Whea aided by Patrolman Pytheon secured the scene.

Jobim Pytheon Kevn Walter Wilson

Leigh Hunt on Rich and Poor Use of Wealth

Leigh Hunt notes few people both rich and poor truly profit from what they possess. He argues in pursuit of future means for comment they risk losing sight of present capability.

Leigh Hunt

Contestants urged to bring coupons to Alberson's store

Notice asks all contestants to bring labeled coupons to Alberson's grocery at once. Count and place in ballot box to track standings before the contest ends June 1, 1911. Weekly updates will announce each participant's position.

Alberson

Chicago Market Rumblings May 5 1911 Cattle Sheep Hogs

Chicago markets report mixed cattle and beef prices with weak hogs and steady sheep as receipts and official figures show slow trading. Cattle ranged 4.60 to 6.40 for yearlings and Texas steers 4.60 to 5.40 with stockers 4.00 to 5.49, while hogs traded weak at 5.50 to 6.05 for bulk and porkers 5.95 to 6.05 amid estimated receipts.

Chicago Joquo Texas

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