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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
4
Springfield April 27 governor Tanner shows gradual improvement and hopes to travel to Chicago later this week with Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sean to discuss an operation. If needed the operation could occur in Chicago but will be decided by the attending physicians.
Philip D Armour visited Chicago stockyards for the first time in nearly two years. Winston Churchill, war correspondent, may be nominated for Parliament from Manchester. King Oscar of Sweden and Norway offers to Meiklejohn the Chevalier of the Sword. Naples hosts a large anti tuberculosis congress. A S Hallidle dies in San Francisco at 73, inventor of the first U S cable car system. Germany reports 36 fewer bicycle factories than last year. Colombian revolutionists claim Cartagena is held. A Philadelphia fire damages 250000 dollars in a paper spool factory. Frank Meyers admits leading an arson ring in Chicago. owner and tenant say they hired him. Fireman Olaf Swanson saves a dozen children from a runaway horse in Chicago. Duke de Arcos will visit the Grand Army encampment in August. George and Grace Crawford celebrate a birthday with friends and kindergartners in attendance.
Homeseekers' tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesday of May and June at a rate of a single fare plus $2 for the round trip to various parts of the country. For rates and limits contact the nearest agent or address Jon. G, Fanmen A GP& TA BOR &N Ry, Near Rarida la.
Mrs. Henrietta M. Clark, 58, of Chesaning, pursued Charles Lyon, 62, who had boarded with her. He sought marriage after a plan to give a $2000 wedding present by New York draft, but vanished after obtaining a marriage license and promising the check. County Clerk Crofoot was asked to cancel the license.
Springfield April 26 Governor Tanner’s health improves slightly but he declines surgery until after the Republican state convention. He insists on attending the Peoria gathering next week, despite medical advice. Doctors work to strengthen him for the trip, while family fears potential effects of any operation.
Surgeon Carmichael at Honolulu reports one new plague case since March. The victim was a white girl and the case proved fatal. Prospects are encouraging with one detention camp open and two convalescents at the pesthouse. no other islands report new cases. A rat crusade has not begun though a 25 cent bounty is offered for rat catching.
Anna M. Brown, almost 14, escaped a deadly train on a seventy five foot high trestle over the Little Blue river by swinging from the ties and clinging till the engine halted and helpers arrived. The feat marks a third such self rescue on that trestle. London reports the Queen grants the Duke of Fife the titles Earl of MacDuff and Duke of Fife with succession rules limiting extinction of the line.
The damage suit by James Hanrahan of Sturgeon Bay against the Northwestern Railway ends in a reported 10000 dollar settlement. Albert Myers, 44, dies from a falling shaft in a Stevens Point planing mill. Harriet P. Dame, Civil War nurse, dies in Concord New Hampshire.
The Washington county Prohibitionists meet in Smouse's Hall Monday April 30 at 1 30 pm to choose eleven delegates to the state convention elect county and township central committees and conduct any business. An evening session at 8 will feature State Chairman O D Elliott and others with music and discussion inviting all voters.
The New York Clipper notes William Owen likely makes his final local appearance in Not Good before joining Chas Frohman’s Empire stock company for a fall run in a large city.
The Histor club met at the Bratton home last evening for a pleasant gathering. A product called Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab is offered with a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails to cure. Price five cents.
The county showcases a range of commencement programs and invitations from Whiting's Butler's and other leading houses. Schools are urged to visit before placing orders as the display highlights options for graduating classes.
Classified style notices offer farm hand work with Lequire at the Journal office, a girl for house work at the office, and a good plain cook at a hotel with in person or mailed applications. Also offered are **hard maple tree** orders via C. M. Stinson for prompt delivery.
The B, CR & N Ry announce very low passenger rates to Sioux Falls South Dakota for the AOUW gathering in June. Instruct your ticket agent to provide rates limits and ensure tickets read via this line Cedar Rapids La.
Public notices advertise cheap round trips and one way fares on the first class route from Washington. Dates include May 19 21 to Washington DC and return for one fare plus 260. May 1 15 to Kansas Oklahoma Texas region. May 15 17 to St. Louis. May 21 23 to Detroit. May 1 15 and June 5 19 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. May 19 21 to New Orleans. daily trips to Paris and all Old World points. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co. Tickets available now.
A fragment from a Washington section mentions a proposition pitched as a favorable policy for a family. The brief hints at a public message urging support and frames the issue as beneficial for households.
A lot with good drainage and shade trees is offered for sale from 100 dollars, with sidewalks and ornamental trees planned in a premium residential area.
A firm pledges to construct a house based on your plans and allows payment in monthly installments. The offer promises customization and flexible financing to suit buyers.
A brief classified note advertises goods with good properties, some new, others nearly so, offered for sale at very cheap prices and on favorable terms.
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