Crap Shooters Caught Near City
Sheriff Teeter nabbed about ten craps players near the overhead bridge yesterday. They are to appear before the mayor tomorrow for further action in the police court.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1900
Page
4
Death of John McConnaughey Near City Opens Wreath of Sorrow
John McConnaughey dies at his home six miles west of the city after nearly two years of illness. He married Letitia Mills in 1875 and leaves four children Ralph Harlo Grace and John, plus his brother Dr. McConnaughey of Wayland and sister Mrs West of Northwestern Iowa. Funeral held at his late home this morning at ten, with Rev. T. C. Maughlin officiating. Interment at Kim Grove cemetery. Prohibitionists meet in Smouse Hall Monday at 1 30 pm to elect delegates and committees with an evening session at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McConnaughey
McConnaughey
Washington County
Smouses Hall
Weather and local notes from Washington DC April 16
Special to the Evening Journal reports Iowa forecast rain tonight and Tuesday with colder conditions in the west. Judge Dewey heads to Oskaloosa for possible court opening if the smallpox scare subsides. Travelers include Pat Shea to Columbus Junction and Mrs. Burnside and Mrs. Henderson arriving from Oskaloosa after Wade Steck’s death. Local sales include F J McKay selling three Ashby’s addition lots to Jos Miller and Tetley Selover closing sale furniture worth about $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Shea
Columbus Junction
Burnside
Oskaloosa
RR. Henderson
Chicago
Wade Steck
F. J. McKay
Ashby
Jos Miller
Miller
Tetley & Selover
South Side Square
Ira Sickles
Fairfield
Americas Meeting Charts Self-Directed Pan American Congress
Diplomatic representatives of Mexico Chile Brazil and others met at the Bureau of American Republics to task its executive committee with drafting a tentative programme for an international Pan American congress. They aim to avoid U S control by letting each nation approve amend the plan. The move signals a shift from Washington led planning to regional self direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan-American Congress
Americas
Bureau of American Republics
Senor Aspirez
Senor Vicuna
Bregzilian
Senor de Assis Brasil
Hayden
Mr. Leger
Senor Savo Arriaga
Senor Calvo
Senor Pulido
Senor Calderon
Stewart
Uruguay
Bureau
State Department
New Iowa Law Session Lasted Thirteen Weeks
A legislative review notes that Iowa's law session extended thirteen weeks, ending with approval of several measures. Key figures include lawmakers and state officials as sessions ran from January to March, affecting policy debates and bill outcomes.
Gomez at Santiago de Cuba ignites party clash
April 16 report from Santiago de Cuba describes General Maximo Gomez landing amid black party celebrations and white party opposition. A muting crowd on a private wharf collapsed a pier, one man drowned, and police with American officers prevented riots as Gomez met black supporters and ignored white officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Maximo Gomez
San Domingo
Cuban Libre
Maria Herrera
Gomez
General Castillo
Wheat prices rise in Chile prompt large California imports
Poor crops push wheat prices up in Chile and open the path for sizable imports from California. The town of Wharton Texas and eight miles upriver are submerged. Oberlin College elects Dr Alice Hl Luce as dean of the Women’s Department. The czar and czarina arrive in Moscow on Saturday. Navy reports cite officer shortages as reason for cutting ship numbers. Paris exposition buildings took many years to complete. A quip notes envy of fortune born from patent leather Oliver shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
California
Wharton
Tex
Alice Hl. Luce
Wellesley College
Woman’s Department
Oberlin College
Czarina
Moscow
United States
Navy Department
Local Notables and Social Visits Over Weekend
E. Y. Wilson of Belleville Kansas, county clerk, visited Muscatine with brother J B Wilson. Bert Tracy came from Burlington with wife and babies to stay at W S Reister home. F L Dodge of Davenport visited Or Raguet's. Robt Crail from Burlington spent weekend with wife and child at J K Crail home. Chas Keiser and Henry Leech of Keota were in the city over Sunday. Work on Rock Island well progresses and nears completion.
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R. W. Lazenby
Cedar Rapids
Harvey Carter
Hattie Harvey Zorbaugh
Babes
Allarney
Madison Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Will Brown
Little Laughter
Aith
Phil Brown
Eldon
Charles Kelly
Chas
E. Y. Wilson
Belleville
Kansas
J. 8. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Muscatine
Bert Tracy
Brighton
W.S. Reister
F. L. Dodge
Davenport
Or. Raguet
Robt. Crail
Burlington
J. K. Crailhome
Okaloosa
Chas. Keiser
Henry Leech
Keota
Wanted and found notices from the Journal classifieds
A mixed set of lost and found items and job notices appear in the Journal classifieds. Items include a SASH-A Jersey cow soon to freshen, a pair of gloves lost between two local sites, a lost letter for Mrs. P. Lee, and a cheap piano for a few days. Also advertisements seek a housemaid and five men with teams, with inquiries directed to the Journal office and Ed Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New York
Neiswanger
Finder
Ed Swift
World-Herald replies to inquiry on top newspapers
The Omaha World-Herald responds to a letter from the Inquirer by arguing two papers can excel in different ways and noting five general headings of excellence. It cites twenty papers and claims Chicago Tribune is widely read among the city’s educated readers, with Tribune carrying the most advertising in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
United States
Omaha World-Herald
Inquirer
World-Herald
Chicago
West
Doctor Fordyce Plans Practice Move to Ainsworth
Dr W E Fordyce recently graduated from a Keokuk medical college and will locate at Ainsworth. he departed for that place this morning. The note promotes travel options along the Southern Kansas Oklahoma or Texas routes with excursion tickets, next excursion date April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Fordyce
Keokuk Medical College
Ainsworth
Round Trip Tickets Offered Across Midwest and Beyond
On April 3 and 17 1900 B C R N Ry will sell round trip tickets valid two days at a single fare plus 200 to all points on the line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets also available to many Northern Western and Southern states. For details contact B and M agents or Jnc Farmer A G P and T A Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
Burlington DC rail connections detailed timetable
The notice lists train numbers and schedules for Burlington to Chicago Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati and other points, noting northbound and southbound departures and arrivals, connections at Marshalltown and Peoria, and daily versus Sunday exceptions. It identifies agents JIN Tittemore and Geo 8 Batty and the Marshalltown office details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R
P. RK. R
Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Des Moines
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
Washington
Burlington
R& QO
Chicago
Peoria
Indianapolis
Ind
Cincinnati
Iowa Central
Brighton
Tows
Peoria Expres
Peoria Mail
Sun
Marshalltown
C&n Way
Omaha
Denver
Jin Tittemore
Geo
Batty
Manace
P &Tla
Iowa
Property offer in Washington sale of building lot
A Washington proposal promotes a building lot for sale starting at 100 dollars. The lot features good drainage, shade and ornamental trees, sidewalks, and a fine residential neighborhood.
Builder Proposes Home Plan Installment Purchase
A builder offers to construct a house per your plans and allow payment through monthly installments, subject to terms. The message outlines customization and financing options for prospective homeowners.
QWVZE Properties For Sale On Favorable Terms
A broker promotes QWVZE with a mix of established and newer features, offering very cheap prices and favorable terms to attract buyers. The ad emphasizes value and accessibility for interested purchasers.
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Dr. McConnaughey
Wayland
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T. C. Maughlin
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