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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
4
Workers at the Riverside Iron Works near Wheeling West Virginia walked out after President Shaffer urged action. The plant, operating as a non union mill, faced disruption as labor tensions rose in the town of Pittsburg.
A series of Gibson illustrated pictures at Phoenix Hall for Trinity church attracted strong crowds and positive reviews. Local talent performed, with a varied musical program by Mrs. Parkinson Miss Hall and Mr. Marston. donations netted fifty dollars for the church.
A camping party returning from camp led by Rev. Brownell with Geo. Stevenson John Randolph and families escaped injury after a wagon drawn by frightened horses ran down Broadway Keota at about 2 30 this afternoon. The driver dropped the linen as the horses bolted and the horses sped along the main street causing excitement but no one was hurt.
The bullion stolen from the Selby smelter on Monday was recovered today after Winters confessed. He guided a detective to the treasure hidden in the water. The report also notes various social visits and local items from Oskaloosa and surrounding areas.
A travel ad lists daily Pullman Sleeper service to Chicago and low single trip and round trip rates to Western and Pacific destinations. It notes special fares to Colorado resorts on August 1 10 and California points on August 6 20, with various one fare plus surcharges and Buffalo Bill excursions. Agent F E Stewart promotes sale dates and trip facts.
The article notes busy elevator activity with crowded streets around grain facilities. Grain is moving and prices are favorable as farmers prepare for the next corn crop. A hopeful forecast suggests corn could reach a dollar within a year, while farmers are not in poor shape.
Ed Swift debuts a new three year old by Gray Bush King and half brother to Maud 8. The colt ran on Wagner's heavy track, earning a quarter in a 2 20 gait.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as nourishing and strengthening for digestion and overall health. It claims alcohol and narcotics are absent and cites testimonials about scrofula and lung hemorrhage improvements. Readers are urged to mail stamps for a free Common Sense Medical Adviser and to send for clinical guidance from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
The Washington City Council in Iowa announces a paving project for Main Street between First and Marion, and Iowa Street between Main and Washington, with brick paving and concrete subgrade. The proposed resolution, based on a petition, will be considered September 2, 1901, at 8 pm in City Hall, where objections may be voiced and amendments or passage possible.
A Pittsburg man who was believed dead reappeared alive after a mutual friend had sent flowers to his friend’s funeral. He explained Lucy’s death, brain fever, and his own illness, and thanked the donor for the floral tribute.
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