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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
5
Evansville Indiana Chief of Police Covey ordered the dance hall at West Heights Cave Park closed after Judge Gould reported being told that young girls were taken there and made drunk beyond their ability to leave. The park had been open only two weeks.
A woman died from burns received while cleaning a rat shaped hair treatment. Local authorities note the incident occurred during a grooming task and investigation is ongoing.
A Peoria report reveals a tragic case in which a girl died and the circumstances surrounding a burned out romance are investigated. Details show the fatal outcome linked to a love dispute and potential motive under scrutiny by authorities.
Des Moines and Sioux City report Mrs. Jo seph T. Jatton of Omawa Iowa died after a gasoline accident while washing a rat used in her hair. She was burned Monday afternoon and rushed to a hospital as fumes from the gasoline ignited during curling iron heating.
Peoria authorities investigate whether Minnie Ahlers a 20 year old Princeville teacher killed herself in the Metropolitan hotel or was shot by another. S T Easterly a Santa Fe freight conductor living in Chillicothe was arrested and held without bail pending inquiry. He says she shot herself while he was out of the room.
Clinton Iowa May 25 The district court convened with Judge House presiding. The trial of John Reed accused of murdering A W Lundgren was set for yesterday. The first six jurors questioned expressed fixed opinions on the defendant’s guilt, signaling a difficult jury selection ahead.
Des Moines Iowa May 25 A secret trial settles a row among G A R ladies with four Des Moines women reinstated Mrs Dina Bath state president summoned the meeting Judge Weston Greene was brought to serve as judge advocate but ousted by the group Mrs E B Dalton of Kansas City led the proceedings
John Reed faced the Clinton district court for the murder of A W Lundgren the bridge tender. His plea shifted from not guilty to guilty of second degree murder after his attorney F L M Holleran substituted the plea amid a feigned insanity defense observed in court.
Mason City La May 25 John Malverson a Greek candy maker who assaulted Rose Drndle a candy kitchen waitress last Friday fracturing her jaw was bound over to the grand jury late yesterday afternoon.
May 25 report from Monmouth Alabama notes the deaths of John Jacobs of Galesburg and Bud Miller of an unspecified location. The brief item lists both men as deceased with limited details. Authorities have not released further information on the causes or circumstances of the fatalities.
Monmouth led early yesterday in a fire at the City hotel in Galesburg. Edward Cath was badly injured after leaping from a window. Other occupants escaped. all accounted for. Jacobs's body was found beside a broken lamp suspected to have started the blaze.
Fairfield’s 170 foot electric tower with a 15 foot weather vane, a central park landmark for 28 years, was dismantled in sections amid nerve wracking climbs and crowd cheers. Iron removed to reinforce the dam at the waterworks.
Charles Veitzen died from a fractured skull after Henry Hutter struck him at the Standard Lumber company yards in Dubuque on May 25. The incident occurred at 1557 Adams Street and a coroner’s inquest is scheduled for Tuesday night.
Des Moines May 25 The Iowa Grocery company complains to the railroad commission about the June 1 interstate rate hike. The commission has asked rail firms to restore the lower rate and warned that if higher rates go into effect the matter may be referred to the attorney general for suit. The Iowa commissioners vow to protect Iowa interests in the dispute.
Davenport May 25 city engineer Thomas Murray serving fourteen years collapsed and died at his home early yesterday morning.
Cedar Rapids today hosts the fourteenth annual convention of the post masters in the Cedar Rapids district for third and fourth class communities.
Funeral service for Mrs BE J Chal mers was held at 10 AM at the home of her son D A Chalmers in north Washington. Rev W O Fisher officiated with the First United Presbyterian choir. Pallbearers included Dr J C Boice James Laughead T M Wilkin Isaiah Taylor W A Shannon and John Warnock. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
Tens of thousands find relief by breathing Hyomei for hay fever or catarrhal asthma with mucus discharge. Not advised when asthma is from nervous bronchial contraction. A complete Hyomei outfit costs $1.00, with extra bottles 50 cents, at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
Juvenile and adult social events fill the Davenport page with invitations, entertainments, and celebrations. The High School Juniors announce their annual banquet on May 27 at the school. Mrs L He Wallace hosts the Automobile club this afternoon in honor of Mrs Charles Startsman of East Orange. The Rothschilds host the Bridge club next Friday in honor of Mr and Mrs Joe Rothschild of New York City. Miss Hannah E Schifling and Owen Hays plan to marry on June 8 at 8 30 in the home of Mrs J M Schilling. The M B A holds its regular meeting with refreshments to follow. Glen Taylor marks his 21st birthday with many postcards, despite injuries. About 35 ladies attend a thimble bee at Mrs Southwell’s on South Iowa yesterday afternoon, with a luncheon served by Mrs Southwell and others. Davenport Democrat, May 21 reports Ruth Benkert, 17, giving a recital at Schmidt Music Hall with a powerful dramatic soprano and refined technique drawing a full room audience.
The WCTU will meet at Mrs. George H. Paul's home Thursday at 2 30 PM. Devotional focus first Corinthians 10 24, then School Savings Banks discussion led by Mrs. T J McElhinney and Mrs. Charles Corette. Attendance urged as year-end payments loom and Mrs. Paul is new host.
Foley's Honey and Tar has long been a household favorite for throat chest and lung ailments. The Voll package is promoted as safe for infants and children with no opiates or harmful drugs. Beware of substitutes and buy from Leason's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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