This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
4
Washington April 13 The preliminary census estimate places Chicago's population at 1,990,750 as of June 1 1905. The annual figure reflects territory as of last year and will be finalized later.
The contract for the Y M C A building in Pleasant was awarded to Whitney Bergdahl Hardy for 51 104 dollars. Work to begin in ten days with completion target of January 1 1906. Miss Margarets Whnam of Crawfordsville visited the area.
A 21 year old Russian Jewish student, Harry Ivenberg, who studied at the University of Keif, hanged himself to a tree with a towel. He came to the United States three months ago to escape conscription and was said to brood over troubles in Russia.
Articles of incorporation will be filed soon for the Sioux City and Ireton Railroad company and a construction firm with $50 000 capital. The interurban line will run between Sioux City and Ireton via Perry Creek valley using steam or electric or other motive power. A son weighing nine pounds was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Owen Wilson at Capt S A White home.
A three year old, Lawrence Cubbins, son of Dr and Mrs Cubbins of Chicago formerly Cora Brindley, died after apparently falling from a storm window while it was being removed from an upstairs window at the Cubbins home. Grandparents Mr and Mrs L O Brindley received telegrams. Mrs Brindley left for Chicago and was met by Mr Brindley in Columbus Junction.
County Auditor F G Neal completes apportionment of temporary school funds totaling 10822.87, distributed by youths in each district. With 6444 youths, apportionment equals 1.67 per youth. Independent district has 1398 youth, receiving 2334.66.
Miss Daisy Hall preparations continue with daisy themed luncheons and linen showers at Miss Babcock’s home. Plans include receptions, upcoming pre nuptial events, and wedding announcements for Col J R Ratekin and Mrs Alice Bloss. Nearby gatherings feature a wildflower outing from Washington Academy and an old time quitting party hosted by Mrs Catherine Swick with a large guest list.
New directories for the Wash ington Telephone Co. will be issued in a few days with a brief delay to ensure rural phones are located correctly and to include numerous late new phone orders in the book.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.