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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
2
Century of Dishonor and the Oklahoma land sale scandal
A critical account traces the Dawes Act era and Oklahoma land disposals from 1887 onward, detailing graft by the McMurray firm and others. It highlights Senator Gore's objections, the Five Nations’ displacement, and the resulting loss of land and money by Indians, with calls for better protection and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Oklahoma
Sherman
Helen Hunt
McMurray
Senator Gore
Five Nations
Dawes
Henry L. Dawes
Massachusetts
Mansfield & McMurray of
McAlester
Ethan Allan Hitchcock
Interior
Mansfield & McMurray
Local residents visit family and attend social events
Mable Reynolds visits Hannibal and many residents travel between Burlington Fairfield Washington and Ottumwa for visits. Groups from Keota Kalona and Kalona host gatherings with meals music and school club activities. | Note: The source text is a long list of social notices and visits from various towns. this summary highlights the recurring theme of community visits and social events.
Crawfordsville Social Ourcity Aug 16 Visitors Depart
Residents report several visitors leaving for Washington after visits here. Mrs L O Housel, Mrs Kate Davidson, Mr and Mrs J A Moorehead and families, Miss Jennie Craig, Miss Ruby Iuston, Mrs Henry Mize, C A Wooley and daughters Nina and Jeanette, Fred Mitchell, Dr S W Huston and Ss W Neal were seen departing for Washington or arriving for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
L. O. Housel
Smith Center
Kansas
Kate Davidson
Pawnee
Oklahoma
Washington
J. A. Moorehead
Jennie Craig
Martinsburg
Ruby Iuston
Olds
Henry Mize
West Branch
S. L. Fletcher
A. Wooley
Nina
Jeanette
Fred Mitchell
Ss. W. Huston
Ss. W. Neal
Anna Evans
Winfield
Clyde Cowie
Durlington
W. W. White
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher Day
A local observance honors Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher with community readings and a brief ceremony guiding residents to celebrate his literary influence. Organizers invite schools and libraries to participate in the event.
Community Movements Report From Washington and Nearby
Mrs Martha Wortman attended the Chautauqua in Washington last evening. John Griffith left for Aberdeen D D on business. Mr and Mrs Will Brown and daughter Maurine visit relatives in Mt Union. Miss Nellie Manners goes to Biggsville Ills for a week. The August 16 entry lists David Peterson and wife as Moppers at Washington yesterday. A Stephens and several residents traveled to Columbus Junction to attend the Chautauqua. Charles Sneider heads to Grangeville Idaho for a month. Margaret Lawrence arrived from What Cheer to visit her sister Mrs Ben Windel. Mr and Mrs H D Waglett spent Sunday in Washington. Mrs W J Reany and children return to Waterloo after visiting L A Stephens and family. Miss Tressa Stephens returns to Waterloo as nurse. C A Carson travels to Chicago yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tobin
Washington
Lester
Ralph Shillig
Cedar Rapids
Anna Shillig
Dorothea Manatt
Lucy
Gertrude Schnoebelen
Mary
Martha Pascha
Pleasant Plain
P. Barnett
Mary Gelhaus
Mary Bernarda
Stacyville
Franciska Kern
Frank
Clairen Mottet
Iowa City
Frank Dautremont
Monticello
John Barnett
Rose Bouquet
Martha Wortman
John Griffith
Aberdeen
D. D
Will Brown
Maurine
Mt. Union
Nellie Manners
Biggsville
Ills
Grangeville
Idaho
Margaret Lawrence
Ben Windel
H. D. Waglett
W. J Reany
L. A. Stephens
Columbus Junction
Waterloo
Tressa Stephens
A. Carson
Chicago
Court House to Close Each Afternoon During Chautauqua
The court house will close every afternoon throughout the Chautauqua event, affecting public access and services. Officials urge residents to plan visits in morning hours and note adjusted hours for courts and clerical offices.
Poor Pickings on a Farm Visit by a Newcomer
A pew boarder new to farming observes Mrs. Howe gathering tater bugs in a pail. The visitor asks about the berries and the time needed, while Mrs. Howe reveals the plants are for collecting pests, adding a humorous misinterpretation of farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howe
Unpleasant Experience on Herne Bay Cliff
A young woman walking the Herne Bay cliff suffered a vivid flash and head pain. Her steel hat pin appeared bent and twisted by the lightening, causing her to scream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne Bay
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