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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1905

Page

8

Illinois conference delegates meet to discuss public school benefits

Delegates of 200 from Kane County and Chicago area gather at a May session in Illinois. Mrs William S Heffron welcomes, with remarks by B Page and Gertrude, urging support for public schools and child welfare. University figures address moral and social issues affecting school children.

Ilinois Kane County Federaien William S. Heffron Congress Joon B. Page Gertrude Chicago Wrofes Yintock

Dr David Donald Suit Amid Creek County Damages

In May 26 report from He Creek It Guessing Michigan, Dr David Donald faces a $5000 defamation style claim by Mrs Georgia Hall formerly married to J Wall. The case involves rumors across Creek and surrounding areas. Mrs Hall linked to Lindsay of St Thomas choir. John Bush dies after farm harrow accident near Homer. his body found cut by a machine with his widow left.

Mich David Donald Georgia Hall Hall John Bush Homer Bush Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil John S. Griegory Mark Twain Mr. Clemens Rogers Ife Webster & Co Clemens Alkhed Murray HI Hotel New York Dr. Rice Dr Rice Rice

Town honors Roosevelt with large commemorative photograph

In Oyster Bay New York on May 20 the town board received a large photograph with a valedictory inscription to Theodore Roosevelt. The framed picture will be hung in the town office as a tribute from local townspeople and the president.

N. Y Seleman Theodore Roosevelt

Senate acts on people’s summit bill amid capitol debate

May 20 report notes the senate dered the bill for the summit of the people, with capitol discussions from Madison and a prohibition bill killed in committee. Secretary Hi plans July resignation and future ventures are hinted, while talks of offers under consideration continue. Dr William Tiv professor at a university considered a move to accept a post, but the report is unclear.

Senate Madi Logiaiahere Jaty T Jent Con William Tiv Kins University Ford University

Railways to test motor cars on Illinois Central routes

Notes describe the Illinois Central plan to remodel and beautify hundreds of stations from Chicago to New Orleans under Miss A K McCrea Chicago artist who will oversee the project with broad authority. Separate items discuss gasoline electric motor cars on the Chicago and Alton line between Mexico and Jefferson City Missouri and plans to burn fuel oil in Frisco engines near Texas oil fields.

Illinoia Central Railroad A. BK. McCrea Chicago Mctrea Mississippi Valley McCrea Ines St. Paul St. Louia Sioux City Onaha New Orleans Httle Mise McCrea Chicago and Alton Railroad Fielor Mexico Jefferson City Skiltnois Kansas City Star Alton Missouri Frisco Texas and Kansas Says & Springfield St. Louis Tulan I. T

Consolidation of Raisin Seed Patents Hits Fresno Firms

A bombshell report from Fresno states a secret buyer has acquired all patent rights on raisin seeding machines and will monopolize the seeded raisin industry in the United States. The move is feared to deal a severe blow to the California Raisin Growers' company and its growers.

Fresno Cal California Raisin Growers’ Company United States

Local residents depart for home after visits

Mrs. Carrie Hlorridge left for Vinton after visiting friends and relatives. Miss Carothers, an Academy teacher, departed for Stronghurst Illinois to spend her summer vacation.

Carrie Hlorridge Vinton Miss Carothers Academy Stronghurst Lil

Rock Island Offers Low Fare Excursions to California

Beginning April 10 the Rock Island announces excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points at a surprising 855.65 round trip. Travel may use any route out and return by any route. Passengers board at Washington and keep the car to destination. Contact H W Russel Agent by phone write or wire.

Pacific Coast Iowa Central Brighton St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Portland Ore California Hot Springs Ark A. B. Cutts Rock Island Los Angeles San Francisco Washington Atf H. W. Russel

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