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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1901

Page

4

Funeral for Liza Mintier Held at Washington Residence

Funeral services for Liza Mintier daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Mintier were held this forenoon at 10 from the residence of Mrs Margaret Mintier in South Washington. Rev Mintier, a returned missionary from South America, conducted the service. The remains were interred in the cemetery.

Hisie Liza Mintier Daughwouf R P. Mintier Margaret Mintier Washington Ntier Wath America

Boer appeal seeks American mediation in war

Charles Dp Tierce a New York representative of the Boers of the Orange Free State urges Americans to mediate in the war. He accuses Britain of bad faith on amnesty offers and says Lord Kitchener aims to use a single Boer leader to crown a colony, likening British actions to Armenian Turk cruelty.

New York Charles Dp. Tierce Orange Free State Lord Kitchener Benedict Arnold Botha Armenia

Sir John Stainer Dies Aged 94 In London

Sir John Stainer renowned organist, composer, and writer on music topics died in London. Born in 1840, his death ends a long musical career.

London Sir John Stainer

Prohibition Convention Names Central Committee and Delegates

The Prohibition County convention at Smouse's Hall named Rev Lackey as chairman with Arthur Woods as vice chair and Fannie McDowell as secretary. Delegates to the Des Moines state convention on May 21 and 22 include Maughlin, Lackey, McDowell, Davis, Thompson, Hamilton, and Sasseen among others. Rev Killote from Lineville spoke, and Arthur Woods sang.

Lackey Prohibition County Smouse R. M. Dibel Rev. Jones Hedrick Ev. Lackey Arthur Woods Mra. Fannie McDowell R. M. Dibet Samuel Matthews Highland Hamil J P Davis EB Thompson WA Hanil G F Palaiver BF Boling Clark Hoskins Mra Sasseen J H McAleary Geo Welch Killote Lineville Payne

New City Administration Outlines City Water and Fire Plans

Mayor Gro. F. Ross praises water works growth and revenue potential and commends Engineer St. Clair Lewis. He lauds Washington Iowa Volunteer Fire Department for efficiency, urges support for tramps and a smoother transition to a new city leadership.

Death of Wm Morrison in Ainsworth

Wm Morrison longtime Washington county resident died at his Ainsworth home last evening at 8 30 aged about 87 born in England July 2 1818 he came to Maryland at age 12 and to Washington county at 80 survived by four children Mrs Ellen Teeney Henry Wm and Belle funeral tomorrow at 10 in the M E church with Revs Filmore and Davis interment Camp Ground Cemetery

Wm. Morrison Ainsworth Mr. Morrison Washington County England Maryland Sidney Freeman Henry Ellen Teeney Montgomery County Belle M. E Filmore and Davis Camp Ground Cemetery

Stearns Faces Urgent Operation After Head Abscess

Chase Stearns who has endured two weeks of head abscess pain traveled to Burlington Saturday evening for a specialist. His wife was summoned by telephone to Burlington last night. An operation is deemed necessary for Mr. Stearns, and Mrs. Stearns left this morning aboard the Firefly.

Chas.e Stearns Burlington Mr. Stearns

Weather Forecast and Local Notices from Wasukeron

Forecast for Iowa warns of threats tonight and Wednesday with rain or snow across eastern and southern areas. Mr and Mrs Robi Gault welcome a baby boy born last night. The Queen Esther Circle of the M E church edits The Vocal News at Swift's Hall on Monday April 8 at 8 o'clock. Single copy 15c. Everyone invited.

Wasukeron D.C Tas Evening Journale Iowa Metropolitan Cakes and Crescents Johnson's North Side Robi Gault Queen Esther Circle M. E Church Swift's Hall

Largest irrigation canal opens linking Colorado waters to Arizona

The great irrigation canal in Phoenix Arizona opened with Colorado river water entering at head gates below Yuma. The sixty mile canal will be navigable for small boats to move freight to ranchers along its route. In Scotland thirty thousand miners idle due to eight hour day strike. Electric railway in Ohio to be sold and consolidated into Toledo Northern route connecting Cincinnati and Toledo with completion of North Baltimore to Bowling Green link by October.

Phoenix Ariz Colorado River Yuma Scotland London Lanarkshire Hamilton Findlay, C Toledo and Bowling Green George R. Kerper John Kilgour Cincinnati Col. Kerper Findlay Street Railway North Baltimore Toledo Northern Railway Toledo Baltimore

United States Steel amends charter increases capital to 1.1 billion

United States Steel corporation filed with New Jersey authorities to amend its charter, boosting capital stock to 1 100 000 000. The fee was 220 000. The change allows voting by two thirds of stock represented in person or by proxy, addressing dispersed holdings.

U. S. Steel Corporation Trenton N. J United States Steel Corporation Secretary of State

When We Were Twenty-One at the Empire

The Quincy Daily Whig notes a missed opportunity as the Empire seats were not full to see George Clarke and company in When We Were Twenty-One by Esmond. Clarke as Richard Carewe praised as an artistic performer delivering sparkling lines and sustained action throughout the play.

Quincy Daily Whig George Clarke Esmond Nat Goodwin Maxine Wilcott Clarke Richard Carewe

Fisk Jubilee Singers in Graham for Jubilee Concert

The Fisk Jubilee Singers will perform in Graham at The Noo Pareil Original Fisk Jubilee Singers in a grand jubilee concert. Seat sales open tomorrow at Rowland and Shields with prices 25c 35c and 50c. The group, graduates of Fisk University, is noted as one of America’s best jubilee companies.

Moore Graham Noopareil Fisk Jubilee Singers America Rowland & Shields Fisk University

Saturday Matinee by Fisk Jubilee Singers

The Fisk Jubilee Singers give a grand Saturday matinee at 2 o clock for ladies and children unable to attend the evening performance. Prices are 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded if not satisfactory. notes on changes to both matinee and night programs and the last matinee of the season.

Fisk Jubilee Singers

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