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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1900

Page

4

Washington Bay Appoints Major for Local Cadet Company

Under Superintendent orders and guidance of Prof. David Ryan Jr a military drilling company of 48 boys has been formed led by Ralph Lytle formerly with the 50th Iowa National Guard Lytle named Major with officers listed. Local shop notices advertise latest street hats at Tondre and Bevt with first showing this Thursday and Friday.

David Ryan, Jr Ralph Lytle 50Th Iowa National Guard Mr. Lytle Hawkeye Tondre & Bevt

Reduction of taxes stirs hearing on proprietary medicines

Washington hearing on war revenue act taxes examines whether stamp duties on proprietary medicines and perfumery should be repealed. George P. Boglelard argues differences in tax scope while Grosvenor presses for fair treatment and cites foreign drug exemptions. Senate debate on imperialism follows with Hoar’s three hour address contrasting Aguinaldo with world leaders.

Washington Ways and Means Committee War Revenue Act SAS George P. Boglelard Chicago Drug Association The Revenue Bureau Germany Grosvenor Payne Haglehard Hillwman New York Pharmaceutical Association New York Treasury Charles Clark Clark Boutell

City Visitors and Local Notes Chronicle Daily Roundup

Keota resident Ren Fulton and Morning Sun’s McClement among locals greeting friends in the city. Brighton’s Ed Deeds and Clay’s A L Morgan visit James Herring. Crawfordsville pairs J B McCoy and L Long pass through. Mrs Kinney steam cooker ad hints at local commerce. choir to meet Friday. Frank Critz of Riverside and W W Brown of Oskaloosa are among business and insurance figures observed. Careful health notes include the two year old McLean child in critical condition and James Casey resting comfortably.

Ren Fulton Keota City Rob McCall Chicago Jed Neiswanger Brighton G. Raguet Kansas City McClement Morning Sun Frank Critz Riverside Mrs. Kinney J. J.cameron L. Long J BR. McCoy Crawfordsville D. L Baird Ainsworth James Casey Tondre Benz W. W. Brown Oskaloosa Fidelity Fire Insurance Company

Strike of mine managers orders state coal mines closed

Springfield April 17 All coal mines in Illinois ordered closed at 5 p m until operators recognize the Mine Managers association as the union. Operators refuse to treat. many managers do not belong to the group and may be replaced. Also noted: Kentucky governorship case to be heard by the US Supreme Court April 30. A Great Dane valued near 2000 is killed by a bulldog in a Chicago suburb and Easter services were interrupted at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev William J Rutledge helped form the GA FS at Jacksonville Illinois.

Springfield Ill Mine Managers’ Association East St. Louis Willis Association Miners’ Union Kentucky United States Supreme Court Chicago Trinity Episecopal William J. Rutledge GAFS Jacksonville

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington dispatch

Special to Tus Eventne Jour nal reports a fair night and Thursday with warmer conditions. The forecast covers Iowa expectations.

Washington, D. C Tus

Belknap's Music House Announces Spring Piano Deals

Belknap's Music House invites buyers to consider first class pianos from leading manufacturers at reasonable figures with factory backing. The shop promotes sheet music at Roc per copy and 25c for copyrighted pieces and plans a Saturday afternoon reception for local musical people.

BeLkNnAr Music House

Lantern and views for Knights of Pythias lodge

Chas Hebner received a fine adopticon from a top Chicago firm for the Knights of Pythias. A double lantern with dissolving views will be lit by lodge room current lighting. The lantern costs 150 dollars plus many fine views. It will be a notable addition and provide entertainment for the lodge.

Chas, Hebner Chicago Knights of Pythias

County apportionment of temporary school fund announced

County Auditor J W Ingham reports 92 districts share a total of 8851 08 dollars equal to 1 30 per scholar evaluating 6372 school aged children. Washington independent district has 12138 children the Lincoln district 8 in Jackson township and Eagle district 9 in Lime Creek township follow in size.

J. W. Ingham Washington Lincoln Jackson Township Eagle Lime Creek Township

Wanted Lost and Found Sale Notice for Horse and Buggy

A wants, lost, found item announces a good family horse and buggy for sale at a cheap price. The notice lists Jas M Ward of Springfield Uls dated April 18. Also reports the Supreme Court refusing to reconsider Dreyer bail and Beloit militia re admission to Wisconsin National Guard with Major Cambier set to muster within two weeks.

Jas M.ward Madison, Wis Beloit Militia Company Wisconsin National Guard Falk Adjutant General's Office A. B. Cambier Milwaukee

Gold Mining Syndicate Forms in Cape Nome District

A Marquette group organized to mine in Cape Nome with a new pumping method. Two representatives will depart this week to set up a four horsepower pump and gas engine to share output with existing claim owners. The plan aims to supply water for placer operations and secure a part of the gold output.

Marquette, Mich Marquette Cape Nome

Mayors Apology Over Dewey Day Invitation Error

Mayor Harrison apologizes to Duke de Arcos Spanish minister after Chicago’s Dewey Day invite to Spain’s representative caused offense. The Spanish envoy says the invitation was sent by mistake and calls the act a discourtesy attributed to error, not intent.

Chicago Harrison Duke de Arcos Washington Manila Bay Dewey Committee Legacion de Espana Manila United States Spain Arcos

Mayor Harrison Apologizes for Chicago Invitation Disrespect

Chicago mayor Carter Harrison issues a formal apology to the Spanish minister after misaddressed invitations caused an unintentional slight. He cites carelessness or ignorance by a clerk and notes about 1000 invitations sent to Washington officials, including the diplomatic corps.

Duke de Arcos Harrison Chicago Washington Diplomatic Corps Carter H. Harrison Washington, D.C

Polish Socialists in Berlin Adopt German Party Creed

In Berlin Polish socialists voted to make the Polish national issue secondary and join the German Social party. The decision aims to strengthen socialism nationally. Also noted: brief items on a church musicale in Berlin, U.S. agents settling in, Mayor Duncan’s fire injury, war minister Gailairel’s decline, a New Jersey alderman nomination refusal, England’s per family alcohol spend, German illness insurance, Greece banning antiquities export, and Concord Mass celebrating its revolution anniversary.

Berlin Prussia Dickie Cristian Endeavor Society United States Treasury Partello United States Marquifs de Gailirel New Jersey Common Council England Germany Greece Concord Mass

Happy Family Homes in Washington Offer

Real estate ad touts homes in Washington with drainage and shade trees, sidewalks, and good drainage. Builders offer houses built to customer plans with monthly installments, targeting residential neighborhoods and starting around $100.

Property Deals Offer Value and Flexible Terms

A notice promotes a selection of properties for sale at low prices with favorable terms. It highlights new and near-new options and invites buyers to consider affordable purchase options.

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