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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1905

Page

4

Indian School Funds Political Proposal Revealed

Senate disclosures allege use of Indian trust funds for sectarian Roman Catholic schools. Senator Bard quoted Dr. Scharf proposing to convert twenty weak Republican districts for Catholic influence in exchange for funds. Committee to consider an amendment banning such diversions in the Indian appropriation bill.

Washington Bard Senate Committee On Indian Affairs F. L. Scharf Congress Dr. Scharf Teller Sehart Scharf S. M. Broselus The Indian Rights Association Brosius Interior Department

Quieted Uprisings and Reform Talk in Russia Report

Report from St. Petersburg notes partial suppression of Warsaw disorder and restored traffic enabling some food supplies. In Moscow and St. Petersburg the strike is nearly over. Grand Duke Vladimir hints at forthcoming representative government. A ministers’ committee publishes a reform report. Rumor that Maxim Gorky faces execution is denied.

St. Petersburg Warsaw Moscow Vladimir Associated Press Russia Maxim Gorky

Wright Retires as Labor Commissioner to Lead Clark College

After twenty years as United States commissioner of labor Carroll D. Wright retires and travels to Worcester Massachusetts to assume the presidency of Clark College. Dr Charles P Neill of this city succeeds him and takes charge of the bureau of labor today.

Washington United States Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright Worcester Mass Clark College Charles P. Neill Bureau of Labor

Good Skating Down There Ohio River Freezes Across

Madison Ind February 1 The Ohio river has frozen tight from shore to shore creating a solid skating surface for residents and visitors. ice conditions prompt cautious travel and local recreation along the river.

Madison Ind Ohio River

Way Down East thrills Graham crowd with record turnout

The Graham theater hosted a record crowd for Wm. Hrady's Way Down East. About 1,009 spectators attended with visitors from Crawfordsville Ainsworth Keota Brimson Wayland Wellman and West Chester. Ruby Bridges starred as Anna Moore and the company drew praise for strong performances and realistic sets. The next show is Irma with Warren Moore as advance agent.

Graham Wm. Hrady Alberson Crawfordsville Ainsworth Keota Brighton Wayland Wellman West Chester Washington Ruby Bridges Anna Moore Squire Hi Holler Opera House Warren Moore

Hall's Catarrh Cure claims cure for all stages

The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure destroys the disease foundation by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and promises $100 for any case it fails to cure. It urges sending for testimonials and lists Toledo based F. J. Cheney & Co as suppliers with a 74 cent price and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney ®& Co Toledo

Social and wedding notices from Plains area

Rev and Mrs J F Robertson entertained a few friends at supper with young Plains neighbors. R S Warfel hosted a north side restaurant gathering after the play. West Chester guests were Mr and Mrs J A Simer man. Methodist society to meet at Mrs O T Smith on Friday at 2:29. Teachers invite to Elizabeth Klein home for Friday evening. South school instructors and county superintendent among guests. Second United Presbyterian church young people social at W J Brookes home Friday. meet at church at seven. Estella Besley and Lester Ranch wed at noon nine miles north in presence of about thirty. Rev Schrecken gast performed ceremony. Miss Blanche Nicola played piano.

J. F. Robertson Plains R.S. Warfel North Side J. A. Simerman West Chester Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church O. T. Smith South Second United Presbyterian Church W. J. Brookes Martin Besley Estella Lester Ranch Schreckengast Blanche Nicola

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington entry

Special to The Evening Journal reports the Iowa weather forecast for today and tomorrow. Expect fair skies tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures, especially in the extreme east portion tonight.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Spring marriage notices highlight brides and plans for future homes

The report details a March wedding with a crepe de chine gown and rose bouquet. Guests, colors, and a 40 course dinner are noted, with the couple to reside on a farm near Braman, Oklahoma, then move to Adrian, Illinois, and finally Braman. Additional notices mention a planned Pleasant Plains wedding and social events hosted by local club members.

Warner’s White Wine of Tara Promoted as Grippe Cure

Advertises Warner’s White Wine of Tara as a fast cure for la grippe with relief for coughs. Claims hours to cure and notes price 25 and 50 cents. Sold by J. H. Stewart.

Warner Tara J. H. Stewart

Burlington Considers Evangelist Sunday Visit

A Burlington meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the First M E church to decide if Evangelist Sunday will visit. Rev. Charles N. Severance has stirred local church life during three weeks of preaching but few conversions have occurred. Many believe Sundays would awaken the city, noting his unique methods and power to draw people to services.

Burlington M. EW Evangelist Charles N. Severance

Onions Grower Reaps Big Yield in Iowa

Vinton resident C. B. Zollinger harvested twelve acres of onions last year, averaging 400 bushels per acre at 75 cents per bushel for about 3600 dollars. He devised a weed cutting plow that cut labor, and plans to plant forty acres more next spring, aiming to repeat strong profits.

Vinton Iowa C. B. Zollinger

Miss Agnes Stewart Injures Wrist In Fall At Relative’s Home

Last evening at about 5 30 Miss Agnes Stewart fell in front of her nephew Dr C W Stewart’s home and broke both bones in her left wrist. She suffers great pain and planned to depart for Chicago this morning.

C. W. Stewart Agnes Stewart Stewart Chicago

Parents seek return of Shepherd children amid custody dispute

Atty P J Hanley of this city writes to Supt W H Slingerland of Des Moines asking him not to sign adoption papers for Willie and Crillie Shepherd. He argues the children were taken contrary to law and parental wishes and vows to pursue rights under the Constitution. Slingerland replies the matter is district court driven and the Home wards must be returned only by court order or appeal to the state Supreme Court.

Atty P. J. Hanley W. H. Slingerland Des Moines Shepherd United States Hanley Slingerland District Court Washington County Washington Clements Supreme Court of

Grave Trouble Foreseen in Stomach and Liver

Mrs John A Young of Clay New York suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach with a weakened heart and poor appetite. She credits Electric Bitters with quick relief and cure, calling them the best medicine for weak women. Sold by J Stewart druggist at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.

John A. Young Clay N. Y J. Stewart

Court Adjourned and Next Term Set for March

A short district court session met this morning and adjourned the term. The next term will convene in March. 10 cent angel foods advertised at the Vienna bakery.

Angel Foods Vienna Bakery

Muscatine High Girls Play Washington at Commercial Club

Muscatine High School ladies face Washington High School ladies in a Friday night game at the Commercial club. The matchup showcases local girls basketball action with both teams seeking a win on the road.

Muscatine High School Ladies The Washington High School Ladies Commercial Club

Warning Against Counterfeit Dr King's Remedies

Fraud exposed as counterfeiters imitate Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to steal a proven treatment. Public warned that only Bucklen s name on the wrapper guarantees authenticity. look for H E Bucklen Co Chicago Lil Windsor Canada as proof.

Dr. King Bucklen H. E. Bucklen & CO Chicago Lil Windsor Canada

Physician Receives Telegram About Injured Vincent

Dr. Jenkins of the C R I P received a telegram from Rock Island’s general claim agent to contact Mr. R G Vincent who was reported injured on a train. Vincent's return from Chicago is unclear and the family has heard nothing. A wreck near Chicago last night may explain the injury, but details are not yet known.

Dr. Jenkins Rock Island R. G. Vincent Vincent Chicago

Death of Lady Belle Drives Shock Through Ashington

Monday night death of Lady Belle, a premier driving horse owned by Casey Bros., leaves Ashington county bereaved. The noble mare, beloved by drivers, died of pneumonia and was a trusted favorite among locals.

Lady Belle Casey Bros Ashington County

Accident at Crawfordsville injures worker at hardware store

George Rogers helping unload disc sharpeners at David son Bros. hardware store tripped and fell. A sharpener struck his leg just above the knee causing stitches. He will be laid up for a few days.

Crawfordsville The Evening Journal George Rogers Davidson Bros. Hardware

Frosty Weather Forecast Promises Cold February

The official thermometer read three above zero this morning and five below at noon with little rise in the afternoon. Weather forecasters predict a cold February ahead, matching the chilly start to the month.

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