16 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1895
Page
1
The council met and granted exemptions and licenses, debated library salary cuts, discussed water mains and sidewalk petitions, and set tax levies. Sheriff and court news include fines for two craps players, a fire office report, and local weather and crime notes.
Gen Wright wires to Adj Gen Prime seeking two extra militia companies after a secret miners meeting. Rumors say strikers arm themselves and plan decisive action. About 300 march from Jerome toward Cincinnati, with Col Harvey E Wilkins en route to investigate and potentially dispatch Ft Madison and Davenport companies. Sheriff Bray and court activity noted in Des Moines era dispatch.
One fare plus 2 for round trip on B N W and C B & Q railways from April 23 1895 to Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Wyoming Utah Indian Territory Colorado and Southwest Missouri Texas and other states. Tickets valid 20 days See E G Fox agent for details.
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