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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
2
The Southwest division reports major improvement work near the Skunk river. A steam shovel and crew fill a slough and fire the trestle as preparation to raise the Brighton Bridge about five feet. Forty one miles of eighty pound steel will be laid once rails arrive, boosting fast passenger and heavy freight service.
Washington reports rising partisan tensions around Roosevelt and party loyalties. Nevada gains momentum from Central Pacific debt settlement and new mining ventures, including a potential new mine likened to the Comstock lode. Congressional notes note rules power, Appalachian reserves, Alaska game protection, and extended Geary law proposals. ARTHUR W. DUNN.
Crawforderville reports multiple items from April including J H McCleary returning from North Dakota on business A T Caldwell of Barrington visiting on business M F Ward calling on Woolson for matters Master Harvey Pearson visiting his uncle seven miles north of town fractured his right arm in a fall. injury healing.
A local businessperson with several years in the meat trade asserts strong knowledge of market handling and industry practices. This comment underscores practical understanding and hands on experience in sourcing processing and selling products.
The Denver to Chicago fast express, Train No. 6, reached Eckley to Wray in nine minutes totaling 14.8 miles at 98.66 miles an hour. Witnesses include Arthur Johnson and H Bush as the train rushed eastbound with nine cars and a California car.
Centerville Iowa reports Willie Richardson aged 13 killed by a Rock Island train in the yards while attempting to catch a ride. He was dragged about 200 yards, with multiple severe injuries including a severed limb, crushed side, and fatal head wound.
A major blaze in Fremont started at two AM and burned for hours, suspected incendiary. Losses total about 32000 dollars with roughly half insured, affecting seven businesses: Vrack Gordon meat market Logan Hibler restaurant J R Dale drug store J N Endicott merchant J M B Lee Son furniture J P Fox Co hardware O N Holbert restaurant.
Washington April 25 Visconde de Aite arrives as Portuguese minister replacing Santo Thurso who was removed after a misread telegram about President McKinley. Private letters say he was a victim of a misunderstanding that caused his sudden Washington departure and loss of post.
A historical sketch traces the wedding ring from ancient beliefs to Christian rites. It notes midpoints of finger symbolism and claims the ring links to the heart via nerves, with the thumb and first fingers representing the Trinity. A nod to the Ladies' Home Journal and a product ad for Bromo-Lax closes the note.
Chicago reports the first wave of action in the tugmen strike in sympathy with Duluth. Trust captains and engineers manned ships to avoid crippling business, with similar leanings seen in other ports. Baseball scores from Chicago and league games follow, including Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and New York results.
During March and April the Iowa Central road will sell one way excursion tickets to California from all Iowa and Illinois stations at a special low rate. Elegant tour ist care and modern conveniences, depart every Tuesday in March and April, travel coast bound without change and with fewer winter travel discomforts. For details, call your local Iowa Agent or Geo S Batty GP T A Marshalltown Iowa. We offer a fine line of lawn mowers branded for easy use and long wear.
Mrs Jas A Work entertained her class of young ladies from the Methodist church at her West Washington street home last evening. Fifteen guests enjoyed the pleasant gathering with refreshments.
Report notes Red Robe captured the Derby at the Nashville race meeting while the president hosted guests at a luncheon. S. Mellen of Northern Pacific attended as a guest. The Catholic University in Washington faced financial trouble with faculty layoffs. A Chestnut Street scene showed two cough drop peddlers. a crowd watched as a larger boy attacked a smaller one, only for the bigger boy to vanish, leaving the smaller boy aided by onlookers before a later twist revealed a staged confrontation.
The text describes a massage like method to remove smallpox pittings by careful removal of old cuticle and gradual replacement with smoother new skin. The process takes about ten days per treatment and aims for a noticeably improved appearance after a couple of sessions.
A neighbor brought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to a mother whose son suffered severe cramps. After three doses he regained consciousness and recovered within twenty four hours, despite doctors' grim prognosis.
A watch maker from Colombe Ceylon recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He states it heals chest colds quickly, often with one bottle for hoarseness, and notes his use since the City Dispensary brought it to attention. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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