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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
4
In His Steps author Charles M. Sheldon discusses moral choices and social impact. He contrasts modern temptations with steadfast faith, urging readers to act with selfless virtue in daily life.
Pastor Philip delivers a fiery sermon denouncing whisky power as a monster corrupting church and civic life. He calls for united Christian action to ban the saloon, provoking strong opposition from whisky interests and parish property holders. Later that week he is assassinated near his parsonage by a gunman under a tree.
Reports describe Philip Strong wounded during an ambush as he chased an assailant from behind a tree. The gunman, a saloon owner he had visited, left Strong with a severe upper arm and shoulder injury, while Strong fainted but recalled the shooter's bare lip.
Durban dispatch reports no definite Buller news with heavy fighting in Natal. London War Office cites no fresh war news. Capetown Protest notes alleged farm house burnings by British brigands. Roberts denies charges and affirms strict protections for private property amid military operations.
Spencer Wilkinson writes that British forces under French show signs of reinforcement and a planned push toward the Orange River. He predicts passes held and bridges repaired within weeks, with multiple divisions ready and volunteers urged to be rearmed and organized for home emergency readiness.
Lieutenant Wachess of the war department told Associated Press that British courage remains high despite early setbacks. He predicts reform of British military education and eventual victory as Britain learns Boer topography, climate, and weapon use while leveraging vast resources.
Governor Taylor proposes to submit his claim to the Kentucky governorship to three fair-minded men selected by the U.S. Supreme Court for arbitration and decision. In Frankfort the political scene remains unsettled as London session plans cause anticipation and mixed signals among Democrats and Republicans.
Frank J. Thompson, jailed for receiving stolen money, sues Bronk-Buffington Shirt Co. to recover wages earned during illegal imprisonment after a 1897 law change, following a habeas corpus release by Judge Peck. Also notes Major John A. Logan lying in state and a vanishings report from Rossville.
Parents and community mourn the disappearance of two local boys as authorities search for clues. Friends describe the youths by name and last seen locations, urging careful aid from residents while investigators review leads.
Reports from New York confirm Rome’s original announcement that church authorities in Paris ordered the Christian Brothers to stop their higher education instruction in U S schools and colleges. In Los Angeles a Mount Lowe hotel burned. cause a defective flue. guests escaped unharmed, losses around 100000 dollars. In Wabash widow Mary Herring died of heart failure. her husband Paul Herring had died recently. In Harrisonville Missouri a fire at C C Grandberry’s grocery destroyed a principal business block with about 60000 dollars in losses.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Washington Bogey Co was held. Reports showed a gratifying increase in business and a wood dividend was declared. The factory capacity in the blacksmith shop was doubled with plans for full expansion next year and improvements were authorized to meet growing demand. Officers for 1900 were C V Brown president A N Alberson vice president A A Sage secretary J F Henderson B M Doolittle and CO F Ward directors.
Mr. Mize and family from Ainsworth rode to Crawfordsville this morning. Mrs. 8S. P. Coe visited Havre today. Mrs. M. 8S. Crawford was in Crawfordsville yesterday. Mrs. Sarah Betty left for Cedar Falls to visit her daughter. Mrs. Raymond of Ft. Morgan arrived to visit sister Mrs. J E Green. Mrs. W. F. Brinton arrived from Ogden to visit her parents. Mrs. Geo Kreiner and children returned home after visiting Burlington relatives.
Miss M. Crawford left yesterday for Crawfordsville to visit her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tracy arrived from Brighton to stay with the W. Reister family.
Ort Waters, proprietor, offers cleaning and dressing of ladies shoes with special attention at Hotel Allen. Foot care and valet services mentioned in brief hotel directory notice.
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