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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1902

Page

4

Indictments Publicized in Ainsworth Gambling Case and City Court Actions

Grand jury indictments released show Joseph Strabala Ralph Strabala and Henry Dautremont of Ainsworth charged with keeping a gambling house. Samuel Evans of Nira indicted for nuisance. Claude White indicted for forgery. Gabriel fined for assault and bond set. No bill found against Martin Wykoski. Various hearings and motions discussed, court adjourned to the thirteenth with further arguments planned.

Joseph Ralph Strabala Henry Dautremont Ainsworth Richert Wilson Samuel Evans Nira P. J. Hanley Claude White Udge Clements Charles Gabriel Matthews Martin Wykoski Henderson & Thorne Brookhart Wos Tropping-Wilson Pew McCartney Gcourt Hamilton

Venezuela and Germany Seek Settlement Over Caracas Ultimatum

President Castro hands the German minister a written acceptance of part of Germany and Great Britain's claims, delaying or avoiding a joint ultimatum. Britain and Germany may settle jointly while U S opposition is absent. German cruisers Amazone Ariadne and Niobe prepare for a West Indies voyage under Commodore Schechter.

Berlin Castro Venezuela Caracas Germany Great Britain von Richthofen Lord Lansdowne Vennezuela Uncle Sam United States Amazone Ariadne Niobe Kiel West Indies Praiient Castro Azones St. Thomas Schecter

Castro consults with Rowen in Caracas interviews

President Castro has twice sent for United States Minister Rowen in recent days and held prolonged talks with him in Caracas. The minister of foreign affairs attended the sessions, but both Castro and Bowen refused to comment on the subject.

Caracas Tresident Castro United States Rowenuring Bowen

US Venezuela settlement plan clarified by AP

London reports the Venezuela delegation does not seek US guarantees and has no suggestions for Washington. The aim is to inform authorities of settlement plans in case European pressure rises. In Washington the State Department backs Minister Bowen’s neutral stance on the Orinoco blockade and sees no damage to US commerce yet.

London United States Seligman Washington Associated Press Venezuela State Department Bowen Orinoco River Orinoco

Watch Identified as Stolen Timepiece in City Case

Chicago on December 2. Charles Ward reports his watch was taken from him on a street car. A conscience stricken thief sent the timepiece to Police Lieutenant Rohan, and Ward identified the watch at Forty-third and Halsted streets. He suspects no one.

Chicago Rohan Charles Ward Forty-third Halsted Ward

For Sale and Notices in Journal Office Classifieds

Lost found and wanted notices show Christmas trees for sale or inquiry at the Journal office. Also listed are ten good respectable boarders wanted, unfurnished rooms for rent at Mrs E Cowles on North Avenue with contact at the Journal office.

Journal Offee Journal Office

License to wed issued to G. W. Holt and Alice Jackson

Local news item notes a license to wed issued today to G. W. Holt and Alice Jackson. The piece also lists church social plans and various city notes including bakery sales, travel, and visits, with multiple names and places interwoven in brief notices.

Wed G. W. Holt Alice Jackson

Local Residents Visit The City From Kansas And Wellman

Mrs. Sam Anderson of north of Ainsworth traveled through the city last night on her way home from a Kansas visit. Mrs. Anna Shrader of Wellman is visiting at the Dave Griffith home with friends. Mrs. Flo Stevens has recovered from a slight grip.

Sam Anderson North of Ainsworth Kansas Anna Shrader of Wellman Dave Griffith Flo Stevens

Vinol Strength Creator Promises Quick Debility Recovery

An advertisement urges readers to use Vinol as a scientific rebuilder and strength creator for debility. It cites a testimonial from Jane S. Fen fren of Suncook New Hampshire and endorses Vinol as tastier than cod liver oil while claiming notable restorative effects. COOK & SHERMAN, DRUGGISTS endorse the product.

Vinci Jane Fenfren T. U Suncook N. T

Society Notes Highlight Davenport Hostess and Farewell

Miss Pearl Stewart of Davenport attended an informal dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Neal on East Washington Street. Ralph Junkin will receive a farewell at the First M. E. church parsonage before leaving for New York to train in plumbing. Thimble bees, club entertainments, and a Bachelor Maids gathering were reported as the week advances.

Pearl Stewart Davenport W. Neal East Washington Street Young Men’s Club M. E. Church Ralph Junkin M. EB Kathryn Bell Bachelor Maids Club West Second Street

To Cure a Cold in One Day Promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs

An ad notes a claim for curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and features the signature on the box. The piece mentions Sree Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors run by Dave Kellner and references local social notes including Joseph Snider Miss Swisher from Brighton Mrs Joseph Kin and John Goode with a North English connection.

Colenso Hotel Dave Kellner Joseph Kin Yester John Goode

Railroad switchmen gain Chicago wage scale

Cincinnati reports a wage increase for switchmen of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern and Big Four railroads to the Chicago schedule. The raise is 3 cents per hour with a two hour reduction in daily hours. Marshalltown Iowa notes N A Carmean, president of Carmean Puggy, cleared of embezzlement charges after a trial yesterday.

Cincinnati Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Chicago Marshalltown N. A. Carmean Carmean Puggy Company

Sporting Life Delights Chicago and New York Audiences

The English play Sporting Life has run through a full theatrical term in New York and Chicago, with record staying time in Chicago. It features ten scenes and striking visuals, billed as dramatically realistic and eye opening for local theatregoers. Cecil Raliegh and Seymour Hicks headline the traveling company, praised as among the best. The show comes to Graham tomorrow evening.

New York Chicago Windy City Messr Cecil Raliegh Seymour Hicks Sporting Life London Graham

Fort Wayne Man Dies After Freight Car Incident

Fort Wayne Indiana December 2 Norval Wright aged 40 formerly of the station force for the Pennsylvania Company in Chicago fell under a freight train east of Fort Wayne and his skull was fractured in the accident.

Fort Wayne Ind Norval Wright Pennsylvania Company Chicago

Belgian steamer Leopold sinks in North Sea rumor swirls

Reports from Brussels on December 2nd mention an unconfirmed rumor that the Belgian steamer Leopold foundered in the North Sea with twenty eight people drowned. In Waukegan Illinois Charles Whitney a leading Lake County lawyer announced his bid for judge in the seventeenth circuit. The fragment ends with a lyric line about dancing at a St Paul event.

Brussels Leopold North Sea Waukegan, Lls Charles Whitney Lake County St. Paul

Quieting Title suit over Washington County land in Iowa

Plaintiffs Frank W. Roberts Ira L. Sickels and others sue to quiet title to extensive real estate in Washington County Iowa described as parts of sections in townships 76 75 north range seven west Fifth P M and adjacent tracts including parcels once owned by multiple grantors. They claim fee simple ownership by record title and long possession over twenty years and seek reform and enforcement of title against all named defendants and unknown claimants with a January 6 1903 deadline to answer.

District Court of Washington Cownaty Frank W. Roberts Ira L. Sickels Margaret J. Roberts Bessie Jr. Sickels Caleb B. Campbell Newton W. Lynn Eliza A. Lynn Martin C. Kilgore Enoch Rosas Sarah Ross Lacy Tondre Agnes Tondre Mary Tondre Peter Tondre State of Iowa William H. Jenkins A. Bunker Isaac 8. Edmonson S. KE. Parker Wm. H. Fry J. W. McKray T. Dunlap J. W. Hail Jacob Staman Anna Shepard Henry H.shepard Mary Swartzenuver M. Swartendraver J. L. Staman Francis Hurst George H. Anderson Amanda Anderson George S. Sharp Flora Staman Mariale Hurst Francis Sharp Richman & Titus Catharine Smyth Catharine Smith J. E Greer David H.francisco James Feather John A. Gray Joseph Brown Dan Feather Jackson Roberts W. D. Condit Emiline Gilson Thos. S. Lytle Alex Lytle Mary Lytle John Young Wm. Cooper Washington County Iown Township Seventy Six Township Seventy-Five Seventy-Five Denny Washington Marion Street Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Kalona District Court Towa Iowa Court House S. W J. Fe Brookhart A. D Evening Journal W. G. Clements

Burlington Doubling Tracks Between Burlington and Omaha

Burlington Railway to double track much of its line from Burlington to Omaha. First thirty five miles begun yesterday at a cost of 200000 dollars and due for completion in winter.

Burlington St. Joseph Burlington Railway Omaha

Homeseekers Excursion and Cheap Round Trip Tickets

Tickets go on sale first and third Tuesdays monthly with one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Cheap fares offered to Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Salt Lake City Spokane Portland and other points. Includes routes via Denver Scenic route Pacific coast and West Northwest Southwest. Also colonist tickets and land opportunities promoted by J C McKay Packwood and Morrell Law Burlington Iowa.

Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Pacific Coast Denver Salt Lake City Spokayne Portland Chicago

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