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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
4
The new rural routes are expected to start around July 1 and follow the inspector Mr. Thompson’s original plan. The line from here to Lexington will be abolished and a new line from Lexington to Wellman will be created, with bid advertisements already posted. The east of Lexington route is also expected to begin about the same time.
City marshal quarantines Mrs. Hubbel and her children after Mr. Hubbel contracted a mild smallpox case in Valley Junction. Health officer Dr Henry Hull alerted the mayor by telephone, isolating the family to prevent further spread. April 24. Local notices also mention Ira Sickles’ heart trouble and various Sunday visits and visits in the community.
Henry Walters of Baltimore donates 1,000,000 dollars to Johns Hopkins University for a new campus. Other items note cattle thefts sent to Chicago, a British trade fact about women, and various high profile figures in politics and science.
Partial confirmation of freezing deaths reaches Seattle after a harsh Alaskan spell. Names like Dr. Pelton Dan Anderson and Alexander Snow appear among miners and travelers found or reported missing on the Sol omon and Pilgrim River routes. A chilling tale tells sixteen people and a woman starving and frostbitten in a cabin, as an emergency food drop reaches them by moonlight.
Detroit April 24 The Journal reports Michigan manufacturers enter an unusually strong spring with factories at full capacity and overtime. Many plants run double shifts to meet demand while orders backlog extends one to two months and car shortages slow material supply. Employment rises, wages stay good, and more workers are kept busy across leading centers.
Rand Rapids Michigan April 24 Thomas P F McGarry of this city closed a deal with New York parties to transfer the Tallahassee and Southeastern railroad crossing Florida and reaching a rich lumber and marble area in the northern part of the state. McGarry, president of the railroad, gains a heavy interest in Atlantic Lumber company with Arthur Meigs and RR G Peters. The concession will let the lumber mill finish products be marketed under favorable circumstances.
Edouard Detaille's famed painting The Marelt Past was stolen from his mother's residence near Paris. The British Parliament defeated a motion for a Roman Catholic university in Ireland. A. O. Slaughter & Co. of Chicago sue the Chicago Elevator Co. for 150000 dollars. Gunner Charles Morgan seeks divorce after opposition by Admiral Sampson.
In the United Presbyterian church a farewell for Rev T C Maughlin and his family was held. The congregation and friends presented a 36 purse, and several brief talks followed. About 75 attendees enjoyed coffee and cake. Fisher and Augustine shipped four hogs and one cattle car to Chicago, with an accompanying party. I B S Nash is on the sick list.
A speaker invites the council to a meeting Monday night to affirm city ownership of all streets in Washington Iowa. The message claims citizens have no role in streets or sidewalks and urges repeal of recent widenings. It touts having the best streets without payment and warns of further notices when money becomes a burden.
The piece argues Cuba's future independence will honorably benefit both nations and set a precedent for solving colonial questions, praising American philanthropy and wartime justification. It notes growing public opinion and anticipates worldwide attention when Cuba becomes independent.
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