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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
7
Fort Wayne inquest concludes Kesler blames state and city for unsafe Aveline hotel. Three inspections missed safety risks for the vesting area, ropes and chains absent in rooms, and fire escapes. Fire-rescue equipment failures cited.
New York on May 18 reports the Bellonia Hotel at New Brunswick New Zealand once backed by Commodore Vanderbilt sold at auction for 15 dollars with back taxes due and a dower right that could raise total cost to 45 dollars. Vanderbilt’s wife managed the hotel when he operated the boat line from New Brunswick to New York seventy five years ago.
May 18 reports say farmer W. R. B. Sheppard his wife and a servant Jennie Dendy were found dead in their farmhouse four miles south of Matawan New Jersey. An infant was found alive but badly injured nearby suggesting murder.
Mayor McClellan names six prominent New Yorkers to arrange a reception for the ashes of George Clinton, first New York governor and twice US vice president, to be brought from Washington to Kingston for a permanent resting place on May 27.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra hosted a grand reception at Buckingham Palace with large attendance including the Dewan of Nepal and a substantial Indian suite, their Majesties and officials wearing Indian orders and decorations, the scene marked by unusual splendor and diplomatic presence.
Berkeley May 18 John R Glascock Jr varsity football player and fraternity man son of John R Glascock a prominent lawyer has gained foreign recognition for climbing the Matterhorn He received a commission from the British government to explore the forbidden land He will accept the assignment
A Columbus patrol unit was shot at at a farm near Hageinsport and none were injured. Farm owner James McAfee was captured by the assailants and claimed the intruders were burglars.
Special dispatch from Washington notes William Jennings Bryan reiterating his non-nomination stance while his supporters push for Denver. Senator Johnston backs Minnesota Governor John A Johnson, aiming to field a stronger anti-Bryan ticket. The National Prosperity Association urges rail, factory, and mine activity to sustain prices and wages, linking prosperity to railroads. Wu Tingfang, the Chinese minister, promotes health regimes and abstinence, satirically noted as his age advances. Ex-Senator Henderson and wife influence Wu toward a healthier lifestyle as postal reform stalls.
The Des Moines Capital reports that Company D of this city will join the Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth Iowa regiments for summer maneuvers at Fort Riley Kan. This replaces the usual Iowa summer camp and Captain John Steck expects the troops to enjoy the change. Fort Riley lies about 100 miles west of Kansas City.
Readers from Utica Columbus Pleasantville and beyond praise Hyomei for instant relief from catarrh bronchitis hay fever and asthma. The ad highlights a pocket inhaler and money back guarantee with $1 outfits and 50 cent refills, noting extra bottles available.
Pittsburg May 18 Thomas W. Harvey once a teller at Enterprise National Bank which failed years ago for nearly 2 million dollars surrendered after failing to persuade the United States Court of Appeals in his case and was sentenced to seven years in the Western Penitentiary.
Washington May 18 under suspension of the rules the house passed the public building bill carrying an appropriation of 25,100,000 dollars. Mr Bartholldt of Missouri briefly explained its provisions which he said would result in giving work to many now unemployed.
A five story factory at Second Street and Division Avenue in St Louis burned. The Sendelbach Wheel company plant was in full operation when the fire started and five stories of flame damaged the building. Five employees narrowly escaped.
President Roosevelt pressed a key in the White House to inaugurate in St Louis a charity carnival for the unemployed and sent a brief message expressing hope for its success.
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