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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1901

Page

4

Supreme Court Decision Upholds Government in Porto Rico Case

The Supreme Court today handed down a decision adverse to the government in the fourteen diamond rings case. It involves the constitutionality of customs duties on merchandise from the Philippines after the peace treaty and exchange with Spain. Justice Fuller delivers the opinion. Ta ecc and Duplay cases concern duties on articles shipped from the United States to Porto Rico. Government is sustained.

Washington, D.C Philippines Spato Fuller United States Porto Rico

Wantrep Exchange Offer for Violin and Bow for Mandolin

An inquiry notes a near new violin and bow offered in exchange for a mandolin. Contact the JOURNAL office for details and responses.

Journal Office

Nisahville Students at Graham Thanksgiving Bird Shoot

Report of Nisahville Students performing tonight at Graham during a Thanksgiving live bird shoot. Notes include Ross of Crawfordsville scoring 64 of 79 and Arch McCulley 87 of something, with pigeons supplied by Frank Hunting. Also mentions local baker Johnson and real estate actions by Jos. Pollard set for January 1902.

GC. Ross Crawfordsville Arch McCulley This Place Siatraight Frank Hunting

Nashville Students at Grahem Tonight Provide Laughs and Song

The Grahem hosts the Nashville Students tonight offering lively humor and fine singing for an entertaining evening.

Grahem Nashville

Miners March Again Force the Closing of Nonunion Mines

Daviess county miners marching from Canalbury and Montgomery to Raglesville halted three nonunion mines at Raglesville about twelve miles away. The union-prompted action followed threats after Prospect Hill mine closings near Vincennes. Workers at Stow Winklepleck and Overton mines refused to join the union and quit. Separately, news from Des Moines reports outfielder “Tucky” Holmes of the Detroit Tigers found alive after a Wabash wreck rumor, clarifying he missed the Chicago-Seven train.

Union Washington Ind Pee Daviess County Prospect Hill Vincennes Cannelbure Montgomery Ragilesville Stow Winklepleck Overton Des Moiies Tucky” Holmes Detroit Chicago Seveca Netroft

Sherwell Bound Over in Indictment Case

Patrolman Wilbur S. Sherwell bound over to the grand jury on charges of killing Mrs. Georgia Bailey and Miss Lena Renner. The accused offered no defense and did not contest the binding.

Sherwell Fransville Ind Wilbur S. Sherwell Georgia Bailey Lena Renner

Fresh London smallpox cases and city graft claims

Over the last two weeks London reports 262 fresh smallpox cases. An American Syndicate Corp purportedly influences leading national medical apparatus. Attorney General Knox warns Chicago federal workers to abstain from politics. Treasury ruling against admitting consumptives to the United States is sustained in court. A Michigan City hanging is noted with other scattered names and places.

London Knox Chicago Treasury Department United D. Keith Michigan City, Inc Ggg Nora Kifer Elberfeld Charles J. Kershaw, Jr

Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Womanly Ills

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring general health by regulating periods and curing female weakness. It quotes a Columbus Grove Ohio woman who reports relief after five bottles, weight gain, renewed energy, and ability to resume housework. The notice offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser and requests 21 one cent stamps or 41- for cloth bound copy.

Colonial Gate Recaptured by Government Forces

The Colombian town of Colon falls to federal troops after a surprise rear attack by government forces aided by a coastal gunboat detachment. General Alban returns to Panama to celebrate the victory, while Liberals suffer a nationalist setback and vow to renew guerrilla activity with stronger forces. Trains remain guarded by U S troops. censorship resumes.

Colon Barranquilla General Pinz Colombia Alban Panama Barrera Buena Vista Damian Espinosa United States

Auction notice for Dr Phillips estate horses at Washington Iowa

The estate of the late Dr James Phillips presents a sale at the Dr Phillips residence in Washington Iowa at 2 o clock P M on Friday December 1 1 1001 featuring three stallions Ed Keith No 33405 a 2 year old pacer bred in Kentucky grandsire Gambetta Wilkes plus a mare group including Redwood a four year old bay horse Nellie Phillips a four year old road mare trio of four year old road mares and a eight year old road mare Also listed are a buggy cart pneumatic tire bicycle two sets single harness set double harness two bridles seven blankets hobby saddle and stable implements Household goods will be offered as well Terms: credit of 10 months on sums over 10 with approved note cash under 10 S W Livingston executor Auctioneer Roy MacGugin Cedar Rapids papers note names collapsed to fit OCR and dates may be inconsistent

Dr. Phillips Washington Iowa Ed Keith Kentucky Gambetta Wilkes OC. F. Clay Kentucky Prince Hambletonian Foxhunter Redwood Dewey Nellie Phillips S W. Livingston 1S Reeves

Local News and Society Notes From Ainsworth Area

Thomas Davis and sister Miss Mary of Cotter visited Miss Minnie Rush. W R Jeffrey Jr returned to Keosauqua after visiting friends in Washington. Mrs M Funston also returned from Washington. J J Fitzgerald visited Washington on business. Six loads of cattle shipped to Chicago. Thomas Marr and wife spent Friday with friends in Washington. Rev J W Potter aid his brother Rev W N Potter during revival meetings and returned to Bloomfield.

Thomas Davis Mary Cotter Minnie Rush W. R. Jeffrey, Jr Keosauqua Washington M. Funston J.J. Fitzgerald Chicago Thomas Marr J. W. Potter W. N. Potter Bloomfield

Beulah Spargo Leaves Home for Washington Visit

Beulah Spargo departs after a six month stay at the G F Eckerman home and receives farewell tokens from her girl friends at a party hosted by Mrs Eckerman. Rev Eckles of Moulton preaches at the Baptist church with services listed through the week. Local merchants unload a fourth car of potatoes from northern Minnesota.

Beulah Spargo G. F. Eckerman Washington Eckles of Moulton Baptist Church Minnesota

Young Boy Hit by Horse in West Chester

Sidney Searbery, youngest son of E M Searbery, was kicked on the head yesterday as a horse he was driving through a gate caused a deep gash. Dr. Droz sewed the wound and the lad, though badly hurt, is expected to recover.

West Chester Sidney E M. Searbery Droz

Royal Neighbors Hold Officers Election Tomorrow Night

Notice urges all Royal Neighbors members to attend the election of officers scheduled for tomorrow night.

Nashville Students Bring Lively Night at the Graham

The Nashville Students perform a comedy show tonight at the Graham Theater bringing local humor and school talent to a Friday entertainment slot. The act promises lighthearted sketches and musical bits from campus performers.

Welman Family Returns to Steamburg After Stay in Booth Home

Andy Welman and his family, who have been visiting at the Alonzo Booth home for three months, have returned to Steamburg New York. T. J. Taggart of Illinois will move onto the Rambo farm.

Andy Welman Alonzo Booth Steamburg N. Y T. J. Taggart Illinois Rambo Farm

Criticism of Uncle Sam From German Editors in Berlin

German papers rail at U.S. Panama policy as usurpatory and threaten tariffs aimed at countering American competition. Cologne Volks Zeitung condemns Hay’s speech as braggadocio and urges Germany to imitate U.S. tariff measures and discard existing commercial treaties with the United States.

Berlin United States Panama Cologne Volks Zeitung Colombia Colon Hay Cologne Herr Steller Senate

Shooting at White's restaurant leaves waitress fatally wounded

Harry Hortman, about 24, shot Florence Porter at C. E. White's restaurant in Cherokee on Saturday evening. Porter, a waitress, died from three gunshot wounds. Hortman, reportedly intoxicated, had been romantically involved with Porter. motive unknown.

Cherokee, Ta Harry Hortmaan Florence Porter C. E. White Holstein Hortman

Hitt Indicates Possible Senate Run in Arkansas

Freeport Illinois December 2 reports Hon. Robert R. Hitt has written a letter to a Freeport porter suggesting he will likely enter the senatorial race, signaling a probable candidacy.

Freeport, Ars Robert R. Hitt

They Say the Strike Is Over in Pittsburg

Railroad officials across most lines report the strike ended in Pittsburg on December 2 as Allegheny Valley remain cautious, saying the worst is over.

Pittsburg Alleghany Valley

Chance to pay high for a horse

Lexington Kentucky December 2 at the thoroughbred sale W C Whitney will bid for the stallion Jean Berand by His Highness. The colt won $68 805 as a two year old and his value is expected to be high at auction today.

Lexington W. C. Whitney Jean Berand

Bank cashier Fred Stevens found guilty in insolvency case

Sioux City December reports Fred Stevens former cashier of the Bank of Plankinton South Dakota has been found guilty of receiving money while knowing the bank was insolvent.

Sioux City Pfred Stevens Bank of Plankinton S. D

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