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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
1
Ten thousand Civil War veterans in San Francisco marched in a two mile procession under tattered flags. Veterans from many states, led by a gray headed bugler, recalled heroism as they waited for weaker comrades and highlighted state regalia from Ohio to Vermont.
In a crowded procession, 300 Wisconsin officers marched with Illinois and other state contingents. General J. P. Rindell led the department, while General Arthur MacArthur and General Amos Cobb appeared in civilian attire. Surviving Bucktails and veterans marched, some using crutches or camp stools. The New York staff included M. W. Cartwright, New York City police chief. Tuscon notes a Cerro Prieto stamp mill washout and 10,000 tons of tailings lost to floods at a gold mine through cyanide extraction.
Glen Will aged 18 residing four miles north of the village lost both legs in a threshing machine. While climbing the straw stack he slipped and fell into the cylinder. Amputation below the knees was performed.
In a domestic moment a thoughtful mother urges her husband to object to Brown's attention to their daughter. The thoughtless father questions why and the mother explains her concern that Brown impresses her favorably, prompting them to consider action.
Omaha Aug 20 Clarence English a pugilist wed 16 year old Mildred Mayes in county court and then parted outside the courthouse. Mrs Ahem the girl's step mother revealed she had secretly kept a third of a $14 000 estate for Mildred and planned to tell the fighter he could use part of the money to start a new vocation.
The Racine Boat company will relocate to Muskegon Michigan after accepting a offer from local business leaders. It will receive a 20000 dollar cash bonus and ten acres of land with river dockage. Construction starts immediately with 150 skilled workers moving to Muskegon, while company offices stay in Racine. The 65000 dollar yacht ordered for John W Gates will be completed in Racine.
Miss Eldora Sinks of Marengo Illinois is notified she has been given 500000 dollars by H Thompson of Colorado Springs. Three years ago she visited Colorado with friends and met the mine owner and bachelor who was drawn to her modesty and kindness.
Judge Dunwiddie of the circuit court decides the Beloit Ironworks strike action keeps the injunction in effect but amends several clauses deemed objectionable by the workers. The ruling affects Beloit and Janesville with no immediate dissolution of the injunction.
In Henry circuit court Mrs. Jacob Tres sues N. Wright for 10000 asking damages for losing her husband. It is alleged Tres found Wright caressing and kissing Mrs Tres causing a separation of the couple.
The forecast covers Illinois and Indiana with generally fair skies and variable winds. Lower Michigan expects partly cloudy conditions with possible thunder showers in the eastern portion and mostly north winds. Wisconsin is listed with generally fair weather and northwest winds. Iowa should see generally fair weather with variable winds mainly from the north.
Chicago hog receipts 26 000 with prices from 5.30 to 6.00 for different grades and averages near 5.00 to 5.60. Cattle receipts 18 000 with bulls, stockers, heifers and steers priced from 1.50 to 6.66 and calves up to 7.50. Buffalo and St Louis reports show steady to strong hogs and lambs with varied bundle prices across cattle, lambs, and calves. Wheat quotes in St Louis Mixed with No 2 cash and futures at 79 to 88 3/4 cents.
Washington dispatches report President Roosevelt ordered cabinet investigations to ensure nonunion workers face no discrimination in government jobs. Engineers' union leaders vow to mobilize to defeat Roosevelt in 1904 renomination, citing his stance as a campaign issue.
A force of over fifty miners works under armed guard at the El Paso gold mine in Cripple Creek. Sheriff and Mine Owners' association provide protection. President Kennison of miners' union No. 40 is denied entry. The action aims to test union interference and could lead to other mines resuming operations. Bedding and provisions moved to the site. drainage tunnel work continues.
Irate guest confronts a waiter over a sandwich claiming no cheese. The polite waiter apologizes and notes the cheese is inside, though the guest persists in dispute as the exchange ends abruptly.
A romantic drama titled A Gentleman From Gascon y is staged under M. W. Hanley and Son. The production features a strong cast and attentive staging designed for maximum appeal and emotional impact.
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