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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1905

Page

2

Machen Case Ends as Ex-Post Office Official Pleads Guilty

Anguet W. Machen ex-general superintendent of free delivery service is sentenced to two years more in a District of Columbia jail after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government. He argues no intent to defraud and asks to explain. The government will drop the remaining eleven indictments. total time to serve reaches two years eight months with good behavior credits.

Washington Anguet W. Machen Free Delivery Service Post Office Department Moundsville W. Va W. G. Crawford George EF. Lorenz Toledo Machen Justice Wright Criminal Court No. 1 District of Columbia

Iowa Board Opposes Sending Tuberculosis Patients West or South

Iowa public health officials condemn out of state climatic treatment for consumptives. They cite no climate cure, emphasize open air at sanatoria, avoid long travel, and urge Iowa to establish its own sanatoria to treat tubercular patients near home.

State Board of Health of Iowa Board of Health of Rhode Island Europe America California

Boxer Indemnity Settlement Delayed by Russo Chinese Bank

The Boxer indemnity talks stall as the Russo-Chinese bank seeks silver payments at Shanghai prices, aiming for a 1 percent gain. Russia accepts silver payout while China hesitates. Na Tung consented but not ratified, risking prolonged negotiations if China yields.

Tien Tsin Russia Shanghai London China Russo-Caihese Bank Na-Tung Peking Board of Revenue

Two Men Die in Hennepin Ave Fire At Cheap Lodging

In Minneapolis on May 24 two strangers perished in a lodging house fire at 240 Hennepin Avenue. One man known as Frank Green tried to flee from the third door, fell on the stairway as the ceiling collapsed. The other, named Fox, was found dead under a bed and appeared to be intoxicated.

Minneapolis Hennepin Avenue Frank Green Fox Green Vox

Secretary Shaw Arrives in Oklahoma City for YMCA Convention

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw arrived in Oklahoma City from St. Louis escorted by Mayor Baldwin and staff and a YMCA delegation for the twin territories convention. A reception followed the train arrival and he attended the YMCA convention that evening.

Oklahoma City O. T Secretary of the Treasury Shaw St. Louis Baldwin Y. M. C. A. Twin Territories

Cigar promotion follows humor and horse feed tale

An eastern exchange notes a farmer fed his horse poultry feed by mistake and the horse showed distress. J B Lemmon's agency now offers Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigars selling for five cents, praised for Havana filler, aroma, and value, urging customers to buy for quality rather than price.

J. B. Lemmon's Wadsworth Bros

A. O. U. W. Receives Final Payment to Mrs. Reeves

Mrs. Sarah Reeves acknowledges receipt of 2000 dollars on May 23 1905 from D L Aughey recorder Hawkeye Lodge No 1 A O U W for her late husband Chas Reeves beneficiary certificate. She thanks the order for prompt settlement and benefits.

D. L. Aughey Hawkeye Lodge No. 1 Chas. Reeves Sarah Reeves

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed by Wholesale Druggists

One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo affirm F. J. Cheney's reliability. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price 75 cents per bottle. Also promoting Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Farm loan terms and social event at Swift's Hall

A note states a loan of 50000 dollars at 6 percent and 25000 dollars at S percent on farm land. The item also advertises a dance at Swift's Hall on Saturday night with music by a band.

A. Butterfield Swift's Hall

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Life After Severe Hand Injury

A reader from Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend severely injured hand swelling like blood poisoning. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison and healed the wound, claimed best for burns and sores. Sold for 26 cents at J H Stewart's drug store.

RE. Stearns Belle Plaine Minn Bucklen J. H Stewart

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