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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
7
Mrs. John McCall is presented a fine gold pen and holder by her Sabbath School class at the Presbyterian church this Christmas. She expresses high appreciation for the thoughtful present.
The piece surveys fears of imminent war with Germany amid diplomatic and military voices, notes a Kentucky proposal to improve horse breeding for cavalry and remounts, discusses tension over river channels between Senators Allison and Spooner, and covers Gillett's crusade against gambling via interstate telegraph lines. It also tracks the push for national road improvement funded by federal aid and a Good Roads bureau led by Senator Gallinger, spotlighting Samuel Hill's lobbying efforts. ARTHUR W. DUNN.
The article praises trombonist Cleveland and pianist Miss BE White for a successful concert. It notes the crowd’s warm reception, hopes for future Washington bands, and praises band leader Mr Rhyner and the group’s overall performance.
J L Garrett the West Point town watchman was bound and gagged by three men with revolvers who forced him to witness a post office break in and safe robbery. The trio blew open the door and escaped after taking a package believed to contain 2100 dollars in bonds.
The Most Rev Francis Bourne, archbishop of Westminster, was enthroned in Westminster Cathedral with ceremony. The cathedral, newly consecrated, is the first Roman Catholic church to stand in the metropolitan see since the Reformation.
Attachments have been granted against Mrs. Belle Sheridan Shreve of Louisville to secure about $14,788 in grocery and merchandise notes. Co-defendant is Mrs. Mattie F. Badger of Chicago, alleged to be on Shreve's notes.
Two hundred Chicago public school teachers traveled by special train to Springfield for the Illinois State Teachers Association annual convention. Superintendent Cooley led the delegation and will be among the principal speakers.
Jeremiah M. Allen of Hartford Connecticut died after a brief illness at age 70. He was well known in insurance circles and a member of several scientific and historical societies.
Dubuque Iowa December 30 Thomas Connelly the millionaire carriage manufacturer is dead of apoplexy at age 67. In Chicago John Alexander Dowie Testified in a Waukegan circuit court about Zion City and a $5 000 000 offer for north shore land prior to the project. He claimed $250 000 for permitting the railroad to cross Zion City.
Mrs. Mary A. Rogers is condemned to death for murdering her husband Marcus H. Rogers with the first Friday in February 1905 set for hanging. Accomplice Leon Perham received life imprisonment. A Kentucky woman, possibly Miss Bettie Woodard of Beattyville, Ky., leaped from a train near Oakdale and died.
Beginning January 1 1904 bona fide homeseekers can obtain an 810 rate for round trips to all points in Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri Excursions held on the first and third Mondays of each month The Higgins Real Estate Co Swift Building public notice for travel discounts to homeseekers in Oklahoma and Western Kansas
L. D. Higgins plans a Monday night departure on January 4 with a group to Southeastern Kansas for farm land purchases. The Higgins Real Estate Co. offers tickets to Western Kansas or Oklahoma buyers and guarantees good service and treatment for interested investors.
Wm. McFarland arrived in Columbus Junction for a business visit today. His presence concerns local commerce activity and scheduling with area firms.
Twelve Russian batteries equipped with improved field guns are ordered from Moscow for the Far East. Tokyo enacts emergency laws granting near unlimited war credits and reorganizes military headquarters while a war council is created. Moscow reports 108 guns to be sent to Viceroy Alexieff as volunteers trained at home are recalled for a year of service.
With three revolutions raging on the island and forces of Jiminez near San Domingo city, Minister Powell requests an additional warship. The State Department had planned to send another vessel, and Moody cabled Rear Admiral Lamberton to dispatch a ship to assist the Newport protecting American and other interests.
Mrs Day wife of Supreme Court Justice William R Day underwent surgery at home for a breast tumor. She emerged from anesthesia in excellent condition with prospects of complete recovery after recent illness and a physician consultation.
A mob of about 1000 men battered the jail door at midnight aiming to lynch George Williams and Neely Zimmerman, accused of attacking white women. Congressman Smith intervened and persuaded the rioters to abandon their plan and disperse.
Sir Horace Plunkett, Ireland’s commissioner of agriculture, warned at a Richmond dinner that the country’s young people are emigrating in large numbers. If the trend continues, agricultural districts could be depopulated.
William J. Bryan returned to London from The Hague and sailed for New York on the White Star Line steamer Celtic from Liverpool.
The finest remedy for constipation I ever used is Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They act gently and without any unpleasant effect and leave the bowels in a perfectly natural condition. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Louis Wolfe, visiting his parents, leaves this morning for Columbus Junction where he takes charge of the Rock Island lunch counter.
Miss Ethel Risk of Hedrick has left the T. J. Reeves home after a visit and returned to her own home this morning.
Rex Sands, who had been visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Kellar, returned to his home in Ainsworth this morning.
Attention farmers urged to relocate to the South to work outdoors year round and grow crops, fruit, and truck gardens with less labor. The notice claims higher earnings and cheaper shelter for stock, inviting contact with G. A. Park, General Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville & Nashville Railroad, Louisville, Kentucky.
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