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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
1
A 2000-strong rebel force crossed from Colombia into Venezuela aiming to topple President Castro. Similar plots thread toward Nicaragua as Colombia braces for wider conflict. Liberals aid rebels. conservatives claim victory over guerrillas amid rising casualties and widespread unrest.
In Cleveland on August 29 Commander in Chief Trassieur of the Grand Army of the Republic named the credentials committee for the coming encampment. Adjutant General Sterrett and Assistants Rodgers Thacher Kasson and Robbins were chosen. The panel will meet September 10 and 11 at the Hollenden. Ernest Kretchmer and Christian Fricke were announced as color bearer and bugler, both from Missouri. Arkansas proposes inserting voluntary in the arms against the United States clause. William H. Blodgett of Beloit, Wis., died aged 67. he led the Blodgett Milling Co. Ford's Crossing farmers hire attorney to recover church property after Roy al Center razed the Evangelical church. Santa Fe Railroad wins charter to build 815 miles of lines in Eastern Oklahoma. Sugar cured hams and bacon advertised by Todd Stuarts.
The Rock Island route schedules a special passenger train from Washington to Des Moines and back for the State Fair period August 26 to 30. Departure Washington 5:20 AM arrives Des Moines 9:50 AM. return Des Moines 6:30 PM arrives Washington 11:20 PM. Round trip fare 3.50 or 12.0 with fair admission.
Austin dispatch reports Texas lawmakers consider a 2 percent gross earnings tax on oil developers. A Beaumont oil magnate delegation pressed the house committee Tuesday but faced strong opposition as the panel leans toward the levy. Critics warn the tax could slow oil development while some Beaumont member questioned field longevity.
In Bourbon Indiana a mob hanged Michigan Governor Bliss in effigy after money losses at the Farmers Bank of this place due to president A. C. Probert of Niles. Probert’s bank suspended payments April 2 and he fled to Michigan prompting a legal battle. Nearby Pontiac residents push to curb nickel slot machines and enforce Sunday saloon closings, seeking Bliss inquiry. In English Indiana seven year old Harbin Morgan dies from injuries inflicted by his grandson Lewis Morgan who will face murder charges at October term.
John Redmond M P. announces a preliminary contract with sculptor Augustus St Gaudenos for the Parnell monument at a cost of 40 000 dollars. Completion promised within five years with only 3 000 dollars already subscribed.
Hogs show receipts of 26 000 with price ranges from 3.10 to 6.52 for various grades. Cattle receipts about 16 500 with steers up to 6.85 and cows down to 1.50. calves and veals open high. Sheep and lambs total 17 000 with westerns and natives priced up to 3.90 and 5.30 respectively. East Buffalo notes higher hogs at 6.55 6.60. St Louis and Milwaukee reports follow with grain futures and spot prices. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised.
The notice invites visitors to Clear Lake Iowa for rest with fishing sailing and bathing options. It highlights low tourist rates via the Iowa Central Railway and directs readers to ask the ticket agent for particulars and a booklet.
Albert Holden of Laingsburg Michigan is described as the giant of the area. He stands six feet tall and measures a 56 inch chest 63 inch waist and weighs 149 pounds. Neighbors tell stories of Holden lifting an 800 pound bale onto a wagon without effort.
In Lafayette Indiana on August 29 the Latta proposed weather signal plan was implemented with rural route wagons carrying tin weather cards. Postmaster Caldwell and Professor Huston helped deploy signals along the rural routes marking fair weather. First county in the United States to adopt the plan.
A divorce was granted in Chicago in ten minutes from the time of application.
An advertisement claims Smiths Sure Kidney Cure guarantees a complete remedy with refund if not satisfied after one bottle. The product is priced at 50 cents and promises results through a druggist guarantee.
Clear Lake grows yearly as a northwest summer haven reached by the Iowa Central Railway. The resort offers special low party rates and travel this season. Ticket agents provide full details and a booklet on request.
Carrie Nation arrived in New York and met Police Commissioner Murphy who warned of arrest if laws were broken. Nation pressed about saloons and morals while Murphy refused further discussion and told her to return to Kansas. Nation planned to return Sunday to inspect the tenderloin district.
Rev Samuel Bettes an evangelist from Yale Michigan was assaulted by a mob of about 300 during a temperance talk on Zanesville Ohio court house esplanade. Police rescued him as workers threatened to hang him. He was jailed in the city prison until reinforcements subdued the crowd.
Continuously at Clear Lake the charming summer resort in north western Iowa reached by the Iowa Central Route offers great fishing sailing and bathing at extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or upward. Ask ticket agents or address Geo. 8 Batty GP T A Marshalltown Iowa.
The lecture course will begin Monday evening with Father Nugent presenting A Life Size Portrait of God. The talk aims to explore sacred imagery and theological reflections for attendees.
Lincoln August 20 Supreme Court Justice Samuel H. Sedge Wieck of York and Carl J. Jast of Lancaster with T. L. Goold of Keith named to lead the ticket and a pro administration platform adopted. Governor Savage parole of ex state treasurer Joseph S Bartley debated but the convention favored returning him to prison as Bartley is arrested following the convention.
A Columbus area man had a coffin crafted from a walnut tree he planted as a sapling. After years in a store, the coffin was moved to Garland Brook cemetery vault following a landowner changeover and storage needs.
Pittsburg August 28 The steel corporation expands in the Star plant to run two mills day and night and plans to operate all plants nonunion. The Amalgamated Association questions where to recruit labor while union men and nonunion alike must be free of union control to gain jobs. A proposed arbitration by prominent figures is offered, but company officials remain silent.
Philadelphia reports the port boiler of the City of Trenton exploded on the way to Trenton New Jersey. Seven people were killed and over two dozen injured. Missing include Mrs John Mathews and Mrs Matilda Cross and two children. Many injured suffered burns and scalds with some facing severe injuries.
Five coal miners were trapped for three hours in a worked out Boswell mine near French village Missouri. Their women relatives diverted a pond to flood the pit and quench the fire, saving the men who were revived after cooling and drying at the surface.
Theogo offers a cool vacation in Clear Lake Iowa with good hotels and amusements. The Iowa Central Route provides very low round trip rates. Contact ticket agents for details or a booklet or address Geo. 8. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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