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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1906

Page

7

Naval programme debates and antipass amendment studied

Washington May 22 Special report on naval policy and pension bills. Senators favor a steady yearly ship, Capron praises pension bills despite deaths within a year, and antipass amendment prospects fade in conference. Disputes over lawyers on the interstate commerce commission spark exchanges between Hale Perkins and Overstreet. Individuality and campaign choices of senators als o discussed.

Washington Senator Hale Hale House Capron Rhode Island Perkins Interstate Commerce Commission Maine Senate

Markets Report from Chicago Board of Trade May Quotes

Wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and live stock futures listed with opening highs and lows. Cash sales and receipts from Chicago and East Buffalo show varied prices for wheat, corn, oats, hogs, cattle, and sheep with typical margins and nearby contract figures.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Legal Contest for Million Estate in Orphans Court Postponed

In Philadelphia on May 22 the orphans court postponed a million estate contest over Willan Weightman due to illness. Principal parties are Martha Wister as sole heir, Martha’s grandmother Martha Wister as claimant, and Anna Weightman Walker alleging undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity.

Philadelphia Willan Weightman Orphans’ Court Iis Mira Weightman-Walker Jones Wister Anna Weightmun Walker Weightman William Weightman Jones. Wister Martha Wister Walker

Missouri Pacific Inspector Commits Suicide Before Wedding

C M Stallman a Missouri Pacific Inspector living in Nebraska City killed himself. He was to marry Mise Mae Clink enbeard of Lincoln yesterday. No reason for the act is known.

Nebraska City

Couple in Vinton tragedy ends in murder suicide

Vinton Iowa on May 22 reports Lawrence Muan age 60 shot his wife in the head during a money dispute and then killed himself. The wife is expected to recover, while Muan died.

Vinton Lawrence Muan

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin

The forecast predicts warmer conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms in the north, generally fair and warmer in Indiana and Lower Michigan, with light to fresh southerly winds. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin expect increasing southerly winds and wetter conditions with showers and thunderstorms.

Indiana Lower Michigan Lown Wisconsin Warner

Wife Swapping Case Leads to Arrest After Preliminary Hearing

Taylorville, May 22. Fred Jackson and his wife, implicated in a wife trading scheme, were arrested after a preliminary hearing. Attorney E. F. OParrell, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, awaits action by the grand jury. The couple allegedly discussed divorce and remarriage plans while continuing the arrangement.

Taylorville Fred Jackson

Lynching Frights in New York Ended by Police Rescue

May 22 report says Thomas Jefferson, a Black man, was saved from lynching by Patrolman Carmody after a melee with three citizens. Jefferson was beaten and pursued as a mob demanded hanging while Carmody wrestled for a rope and fought to reach the station with officers arriving to secure him.

New York Thomas Jefferson Polletman Carmody Jefferson Carmody Broadway Tin

Miners Strike Trouble Quelled by Sheriff in Cardit

Bloomington broadcast reports Sheriff Hoke of Pontiac was summoned to Cardit to quell disturbances by striking miners. He notified the Cardio Coal Company president in Chicago that workers were causing trouble. New York Life trustees admit George W Perkins will retire at next fall’s election.

Bloomington Sherrif Hoke Pontiac Cardit Cardio Coal Company Chicago New York New York Life Insurince Company George W. Perkins

Michigan Athletes Win Dual Track Meet At Chicago

In Marshall Field Stadium Michigan defeated Chicago 79 to 44 in a dual track meet. Michigan collected nine firsts across fourteen events, dominating the competition.

Chicago University of Michigan Marshall Feld University of Chicago

Mrs Jefferson Davis Shows Great Improvement

New York on May 21 reports Mrs Jefferson Davis is greatly improved and has spent the most comfortable night since her condition worsened. The family remains hopeful for a full recovery.

New York Jefferson Davis

Nyomei Hyomel Cure Offer At Columbia Pharmacy

The Columbia pharmacy offers a no cure no pay guarantee for Hyomel, a medicated air treatment for catarrh. If Hyomel fails to cure when used as directed, the cost is refunded. The package includes a pocket inhaler, a medicine dropper, and a bottle of Hyomel for one dollar, with extra bottles available for 50 cents.

Columbia Pharmacy Washington Nyomel Columbia

Travel offer for 1860 return to New Haven via nickel plate road

Ticket text describes a round trip from Chicago to New Haven, with return by June, using Nickel Plate Road and New York routes at excursion rates. Mentions extension option and office address Nickel Plate, Room 204, 113 Adams St., Chicago. Signed Jtw-junes.

Chicago Nickel Plate Road New York City Nickel Plate Office Adams St

Verdi Box Social and Literary Program May 25

A box social will be held at Verdi school on Wednesday evening May 25 with a patriotic and humorous literary program and instrumental and vocal music. Fred Reid, new Roberts Furnishing Co. location, is the agent for the Weems laundry and guarantees satisfaction.

Verdi School Fred Reid Roberts Furnishing Co Weems

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming quick relief from constipation and associated ills. It asserts increased vigor and safety with use, guarantied by J H Stewart, a local druggist.

Dr. King J. H. Stewart

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