20 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
1
A collage of social notes lists Roy McGugin hosting friends for crokinole and storytelling, mentions several local residents, and notes a lost ten dollar bill on a Brighton-bound train. It also covers upcoming performances by John Griffiths Baust and Maida Craigen, school plans for fall term, and a funeral for Willis Wylie.
The Aug 20 forecast from The Weather in Washington DC predicts a partly cloudy night and Friday. Labert M. Casey was nominated by Democrats in the First District at Burlington, with Washington County Demos assigned to Credentials and other committees. Henry Richer of Washington County chaired the convention and spoke on the Chicago platform, earning warm applause. The Burlington Journal praised his explanation of the financial plank. The notice invites nearby readers to subscribe to the Journal with favorable terms for local wood subscribers.
The county Republican convention is over with candidates reconciling after the vote. In clerk race Bruce Young gained on rivals and in recorder race several ballot shifts left Hottight ahead of Parker. Clerk candidate is a farmer near Lexington and recorder candidate a Kalona businessman. Democratic convention set for September 2 with primaries on the 22nd.
Attorneys Seevers Car roll and Court Reporter Blue heard depositions in the Seevers Brooks case where Miss Trooks sues Tom Seevers for 10000 for seduction. Testimony from Mr Little John and Miss Grace Marshall of Indiana was described as damaging to Miss Brooks, alleging she has resided in a house of ill fame. The couple stayed at Hotel Allen for days before returning home.
A meeting of the Free Silver Club at their headquarters is set for Tuesday evening at 7 30. The First and Second Ward team and the Third and Fourth Ward team battle on the diamond for the benefit of the local team management. The clubs are evenly matched with a lively, exciting game and listed player positions include Burroughs pitcher Nicole B Wallace Cateher Vogt Dewey first base, McConaughey Boil second base, Sene Wide Fulton, L Wallace Lombardo third base, Parker shortstop, Graham Steck right field, McGuein Boyer left field, Lanning center field. There is also an ad about deafness cures using Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money offer for.
Our miners strike over powder cost. They pay $2.25 per key, Mahaska county pays $2. They refused a contract condition, arguing one day’s lost work outweighs the 25 cent difference. Expecting an early settlement as miners gain no added advantage from the higher pay.
A notice to Wash-ington county voters announces an independent candidate for county recorder in the November election. A. G. Cunningham No. 16 was three hours late last evening. Eldon bridge washed out again forcing No 15 to be delayed. train rerouted via Ottumwa. Bryan may speak to county voters if arrangements can be made.
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