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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1902

Page

2

Aden Vogt Dies Sunday In East Second Street Home

Aden Frederick Vogt died last evening at his mother Mrs A B Vogts home on East Second street after a week of illness with stomach trouble and hemorrhage. He was born January 4, 1861 in this city and worked as railway construction foreman in Texas and Arizona. Funeral set for 2 50 tomorrow at the residence.

Aden Frederick Vogt Vogt East Second Street Guthrie Oklahoma Burrell Texas Arizona Mr. Vogt Alister Ellen J T McAllister Lochan Ty Miss Loa Mary Brinton Jonathan Brinton Grace Hill Mra Adolph Mayer Chapin Iowa J. Wrogham East Washington Street Mary Dillon Nathan Dillon Taxewell County Ill Sarah Slagal Delevan, Ill Tasewell County Chilldren Nathan M Mary L Sarah A William F Rosanah C George H Ella A Frank Brinton Elia Adolph Mayer Bethsemane Calvary Bethlehem Holy Sepulchre London Brinton Elm Grove Cemetery

Remarkable white man escape from 600 Indians

Jon Colter, famed hunter, was captured by 600 warriors who aimed to torture him. He feigned surrender, ran, and in a daring maneuver seized a spear from a pursuer, then fled into trees and a river. He hid beneath driftwood for hours, eluded searchers for seven days, and reached a Bighorn trading post, never fully recovering.

Jon Colter Colter Bighorn River

Smallpox Quarantine Ended and Local Visits Noted

April 28 news brief reports George Baker released from quarantine at a Milwaukee camp south west of Dublin with no new cases. Community notes include visitors at D OC Kilgore and Eckerman homes, Rev A Howell preaching to large crowds, and travels of Mrs McParland. Bromo-Lax ad ends the column.

George Baker Milwaukee Dublin Ira Sproull D. OC. Kilgore McCobb Blate Eckerman A. Howell R PF. McParland Keo

J. T Butler Market Opens With Meat Trade Experience

The J. T Butler meat market announces its opening as successor to Todd Stuart. The owner promises to serve the trade with the same quality as in the past and notes years of experience in handling the meat business.

J. T Butler Todd Stuart

Dark Crimes Till Labor Stops The Smith Supplied Rigs

A reported interview reveals a self styled craftsman who builds disguises and torture devices for hire. He admits evading police scrutiny while recounting a woman seeking vitriol scars and others willing to injure themselves to elicit pity. He notes many beggars avoid work.

New York

Watering cart of Singapore described with humorous detail

Poultney Bigelow recounts a Singapore watering cart drawn by white bullocks and Malays in turbans. A government functionary, an advance guard, and others manage the crew, roosting atop the barrel and pole. The scene, solemn and oriental, contrasts with imperial pageantry elsewhere.

Poultney Bigelow Singapore Germany

Eulogies Signal Adjournment Rumors in Congress

Washington notes signal adjournment as lawmakers push for tributes to deceased members. Various eulogies reflect themes from biographical sketches to views on the Northwest and statehood amid irrigation and river and harbor debates.

Washington Congress Lfe Kyle South Dakota Morgin New Northwest Tie Great Northwest Senate House

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Ends Childs Suffering

A Virginia mother reports her son’s life saved after a neighbor gave Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. After three doses the boy recovered within a day, with the regular physician previously deeming him hopeless. The remedy is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Chamberlain Mary Haller Mt. Crawford Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

A Queer Business Showing How Beggars Are Made

A dealer in disguises explains a street scam to create convincing beggars. He describes painting injuries and using fake injuries or burns to induce sympathy, charging a fee for each convincing tale. The ruse includes fake scars, slings, and staged rescues to collect daily fivers.

Doves in Coronation Regalia Highlight English Scepter

The article notes the use of white doves released during French coronations as a symbol of the Holy Ghost guiding kings. It compares this to English regalia such as the rod of equity or scepter with a dove atop a cross, a golden rod adorned with diamonds and a white enamel dove with expanded wings.

Judge frets over gun purchase in peculiar court remark

A prisoner protests a new gun was not paid for and loaded. The judge notes the dealer's claim of nonpayment and muses on legal implications, likening his demeanor to biblical Solomon in a Baltimore American report.

Solomon Baltimore

Last place on Earth for booze provokes judge remark

A terse courtroom exchange questions a visitor’s drinking passion as a judge remarks on the guest’s motive. Separately, Flickeringer Wheel company raises wages by 10 percent for its workers as new pay takes effect.

Flickeringer Wheel Company

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