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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
3
Empress Frederick Defeats Iron Chancellor in German history
Cranberg Aug 6 report notes the death of Empress Frederick mother of the emperor with many royals present. It highlights her antagonism of Bismarck and describes her steadfast dignity and influence over Frederick III during his reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranberg
Frederick
Queen Victoria
Prince Henry
Berlin
Freisinnige Zeitung
Frederick the Noble
Jong
Friedrichshof
Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise
England
Germany
Frederick III
Bismarck
Insane Moscow Resident Kills Doctor Then Fires on Sheriff
In Moscow Idaho Aug 6 Dr W W Watkins was shot dead while riding in his buggy. Merchant Geo Creighton was shot in the arm and Deputy Sheriff Cool wounded in the shoulder by William Steffen who then barricaded himself and was slain at his home after opening with a Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Ida
W. W. Watkins
Geo. Creighton
Cool
William Steffen
Steffen
Winchester
Milwaukee Bell Noise Crusade Sparks Local Clash
In Milwaukee on August 6 residents near churches with bells protested the ringing, deeming the chimes a nuisance and disturbing element. Crusaders seek to banish church bells and give them a perpetual rest in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Danville Bell Tel Manager Arrested for Embezzlement
C. J. Eckles local Bell Telephone manager arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 350 of the companys money. Eckles served as manager here six months and is described as a young married man with a child, well connected and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
C. J. Eckles
Bell Telephone Company
Eckles
Tragedy in Mancelliona as two girls die in blaze
In Mancelliona Michigan on a Saturday night two young sisters aged 3 and 2 perished when a fire destroyed their home. The four children were alone with two older boys who escaped and alerted neighbors. firefighters arrived too late and the house and contents burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancelliona
Mich
George Simmons
Oil Strike Near Sioux City Iowas Petrolum Vein Discovered
Twelve miles from Sioux City workers hit a six inch vein of black petrolum in an area where an Ohio company leased many acres six months ago believing it an outlet for Wyoming oil deposits. An Ohio expert is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Ohio
Wyoming
Knights of Pythias Insurance Branch Improves Says Leader
Ogden I Fethers supreme chancellor announces the Knights of Pythias insurance branch is improving daily in a statement from Milwaukee. The report highlights steady progress and growing member confidence in the program as of August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Ogden I’. Fethers
The
Knights of Pythias
Order of Knights of Pythias
King Edward Remains. Royals Leave for Marlborough House
Aug 6 dispatch says King Edward did not depart for Cranberry as reported. The king and queen left here for Marlborough House today. They are not expected to start for Berlin until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Om Cowes
Cranberry
Marlborough House
Berlin
Reduction of Wages Contemplated in Fall River
A paper circulated among Fall River cotton manufacturers proposes a 15 percent wage cut. The report coincides with a fatal streetcar accident in Montgomery injuring Miss Carrie Jones daughter of ex Governor Jones of Alabama, witnessed by her father. Also noted is the execution of Bojamin Pugh in Sing Sing prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Carrie Jones
Jones
Alabama
Montgomery
Bojamin Pugh
Sing Sing
Speakers Henderson and Gillett Arrive in Berlin
Speaker of the United States House David B. Henderson and Representative Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts are in Berlin on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
David B. Henderson, Spaker
United States House of Representative
Frederick H. Gillett
Massachusetts
Iowa Weather Forecast for Wednesday
Special telegram reports weather outlook for Iowa. Fair and cooler Wednesday with possible local showers tonight. Warmer in eastern districts and cooler in the extreme west tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Local notes and ads from the city
Short items report visits and greetings among residents, shopping in the city, and upcoming events. Mentions include Sher Burnham, Rev Masson, Miss Cora Smeltzer, Mrs S B Carris, Mrs Andy Augustine, Mrs Will Grondyke, Mrs J Maxwell, Stella Essley, Blanche Nicola, LH Manson Co of Chicago, corn price speculation, and Madison Medicine Rocky Mountain Tea promotion at Stewart’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
S. BD. Carris
Andy Augustine
Dublin
Will Grondyke
Muscatine
Todd Stuart
Stella Essley
Blanche Nicola
Riverside
S. W
RL. Livingston
Cedar Rapids
LH Manson & Co
Board of Trade
Chicago
Madison Medicine Co
Stewart's
Asa Reed and Keota Visitors Reported This Morning
Local brief notes several residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. Asa Reed went to Wayland, W. R. Beamer traveled to Wapello, and Mrs. Sam Neil and Mrs. A Burrell left for visits. Page also lists shoppers, movers, and upcoming ads plus a prayer text from the W C T U meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Reed
Wayland
A. Burrell
Brighton
Anna Burrell-Terry
Ella Brown
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
A Cure for Cholera Infantum Reported by a Neighbor
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor's infant suffering cholera infantum. A bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, used as directed, led to full recovery in two days. The account says it has never failed in any instance and is sold by Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Miscreats Burn Barns in Millington Threats Tied to Fire Incident
Walter Richardson of Millington Michigan faced a fatal barn blaze on his farm, destroying crops, machinery, and two horses valued at 250 dollars. The loss totaled 1500 dollars with no insurance. Weeks earlier he received threatening letters promising death and arson, with a note found on his gate. Richardson suspects foul play by an unknown enemy. Dannaher Wright allegedly claimed responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millington
Mich
Walter Richardson
Richardson
Nebraska
Dannaher Wright
County Board Contracts Court House Improvements
The county board of supervisors has contracted with Hugh Kendall and crew to varnish oak woodworking in the court room and offices. Exterior wood and iron will be painted. The project aims to be finished before the September term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Hugh Kendall
Court House
Jill
News by Telephone from Surrounding Towns
Aug 5 reports from the area note Rev Tustey of Columbus City preached at the U P church. Miss Heirbart of Macomb il arrived for a visit at the W A Anderson home. Gus Johnson and family visited Wayland yesterday. J B Crooks and Son shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago. Miss Ida Hagie and son Harry of Olds are being entertained by Mrs N E B Vessey. Mrs J F Buxbaum convalescing. S W Huston traveled to Chicago today. Fordyce of near Ainsworth spent Sunday at A Davidson home. Mrs H Hull, visiting relatives in Mason City IL, returned home. Dave Farris and Mrs Washington were guests of J B Buxbaum. J Rittler and Mrs Washington spent Sunday with Crawfordsville friends. Dr W B Crooks returned to Washington after visiting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tustey
Columbus City
U. P
J. F. Buxbaum
S. W. Huston
Chicago
Fordyce
Ainsworth
A. Davidson
H. ©. Hull
Mason City
Dave Farris
Washington
J.B. Buxbaum
J. &. Rittler
Crawfordsville
W. B Crooks
W. J. Sherman
Sands Drug Store
Mable Durham
Davenport
J. C. Rowan
R. McGahey
Hattie Stone
Goldie
Ootumwa
Jacob Stone
Crawfords Ville
Aug 5 Notes of Visits and Local Events
Aug 5 reports residents returning from trips to Red Oak Des Moines Minneapolis and St Paul. visitors include Mrs G M Welch Miss Wilson Miss Erie Loughead Miss Duncan and others. Our ball nine defeated Crawfordsville. Rev A M Smith to Wilton camp meeting. no preaching next Sunday due to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
Wilton
Miss Wilson
Washington
Jeanie Young
Piloteburg
Erie Loughead
Duncan
Mt. Pieasane
Grace Eyestone
Walter Brown
Mr. Potter
Community Notes From Wellman and Nearby
Miss Georgia Wilson of Wellman visits Miss Anna Buxbaum. I M Lewis and family spent Sunday with Al Pratt of Washington. A party including Wm Sankey and wife Wesley and Mary Myers and Leslie Glick left for Boneport for a week of camping and fishing. Myrtle Blick, recent guest of her brother Grant au Verdi, returned home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Wilson
Wellman
Anna Buxbaum
I. M. Lewis
al Pratt
Washington
Wm. Sankey
Wesley
Mary Myers
Leslie Glick
Boneport
Myrtle Blick
Grant Au Verdi
Local notices and visitor reports from Aug 5
Aug 5 reports George Swisher and his wife visiting relatives here and Frank Sage spending Sunday at his Washington home. Mrs. M. Terry visited Washington Saturday. About 46 locals attended Ringling Bros circus to Burlington Saturday. T. L. Emry went to Richland this morning. An advertisement promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Swisher
Eldon
Frank Sage
Washington
M. Terry
Ringling Bros. Circus
Burlington
T. L Emry
Richland
Dublin fire destroys Dutch Creek election supplies
County Auditor Ingham orders replacement election booths ball boxes after a recent Dublin fire burned the Dutch Creek township supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Dutch Creek Township
Ingham
Bailey attends state Republican convention in Cedar Rapids
Marsh W Bailey left Burlington Saturday evening for Sunday and continued to Cedar Rapids to attend the state Republican convention. A note mentions a fine young spring lamb at Todd Stuart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh W. Bailey
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Todd Stuart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Puritan
J. Albert Williams & Co
Dougherty
West Side
W. C. Nelson
Quimby's
Baird & Johnson
Cash Store
Orville Elder
OP Pior
East Main ST
baeTree
Kaiser
Henderson
Weather Forecast
Veal
Aetf Smoke Burnham's
Golden Buck
Sher
R. Brinton
Rev Masson
Mt. Orr
Mias Cora Smeltzer
Juzeler
Brookway
J. Maxwell
City
Oliver Crawford
E. C
Carris&Co
Henry Knecht
Ralph Smith
Coppock
Boston
Johnson's
Sam Neil
Delta
Walter Morton
Coit«r
Stapp
Mona Stapp
Cotter
Helen Work
Susie Morton
W. R. Beamer
Wapello
E W. J. Ashby
Priscilla
W. Cole
Henry Parkinson
Waterloo
Will Holmes
Keota
Oklahoma
Mary Grassell
Clarence Aughey
Madison Street
Howard Cunningham
Leigh
Donald Bell
West Chester
Stewart’s
W. W. Mason
J. A. Little
Logansport, Ind
Robi. Coulter
Dr. Little
San Francisco
Calfornia
W.C.T. U
Mary Parker
Dongola
Harwood, South Side
Reynolds Gallery
the Reynolds Gallery
Seville
Almaworth
G M. Welch
Red Oak
Chariton
Lexington
Firace Hill
Smith
Lombardo
Henrietta
Thesgoods
B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
D.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
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