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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1901

Page

3

Many Visitors and Local Socials Color City Life

A flurry of visits and social engagements fills the day book as Mrs. Sands, Miss Farrier, and others journey between Ainsworth Morning Sun and Brighton. Auctions, teas, and club meetings mingle with travel for business and family visits across Keokuk, Rock Island, Columbus Junction, and Glenwood areas.

C E Dayton Brighton J. HeMesinger Wm. A. Wilson William Maxwell Keokuk Keota University Club Hiram Scofield Mrs. Curtis Blue Island Mrs. Owen Eldon Steffy Rock Island Anna Hutton Ainsworth

Brown's Cuba remark sparks Ohio representative critique

Ohio representative Brown denounces government pledges on Cuba and advocates proclaiming plans for the Philippines. He attacks the idea of keeping Cuba under free to take, calling it greed and piracy. Washington report notes hazing findings at West Point and stern calls for reform. Tillman takes a mighty oath in Senate.

Brown Ohio West Point Washington United States Cuba Palley Philippines Guba Hazers Booz Breth

Valentines at Advertisers and Pension Debate Rise in Senate

Advertisers must file copy by 10 a m for same day changes. A pension bill grants $40 monthly to eight Cogswell Indiana soldiers, provoking Tillman who demands justice for a Mexican War Confederate veteran. Naval appropriation bill follows routine business as local notices, travels, and visits fill the page with names and small events.

Cogswell Indiana Tillman Senate

Emanon Concert Company to perform in Crawfordsville

The Emanon Concert Company will give a concert in the Columbian opera house Crawfordsville on Thursday evening February 14 as part of the Crawfordsville lecture course. The program promises delightful entertainment with a mix of choruses duets and quartets including Nearer My God to Thee and The Lost Chord. Performers include Miss Hamilton Mr Wiley and Mr Lewis with a varied lineup and potential changes to the program.

Emanon Concert Company Columbian Opera House Crawfordsville Pe Tinton Os Aces Ceebals Pants the Hart Miss Hamilton Schubert Ccosessibwes Mr. Wiley Annie Laurie the Brave Sentinel Mr. Lewis

Glenn Hall Delivers Fine Tenor in Racine Event

Daily Journal praises Glenn Hall as one of the city’s best tenors and notes his Feb 14 1901 Graham Theatre appearance. Tickets priced 75 50 and 35 cents promise a high quality vocal performance for lovers of singing.

Glenn Hall Daily Journal Racine, Wis Gien Hall Graham

Squire's Daughter to Be Played for St James School Benefit

Home talent cast presents The Squire's Daughter at Swift's hall Friday Feb 15 to raise funds for St James school. Admission 25c. Also note.

Swift’s Hall St. James School

Foxes hunted on English river provide humane dispatch

Bar ney Whet Stine, famed hunter and trapper, trapped two foxes on English river last night. He planned captivity for sale but, exhausted by the escape attempts, shot them with a Winchester. He notes foxes are abundant on river bottoms and hides fetch good value this season. farmers hire him to exterminate fox families, as they prey on poultry. Mrs Albin is not expected to live. Harvey and Lila McConnell started a evening visit to their sister in Kewanee Illinois.

Albin Harvey Lila McConnell Kewanee Iil Barney Whet- Stine English River Barney Winchester

Ham price cut sparks 30 day sale by Topp Stuart

Topp Stuart announces a bold 30 day promotion offering hams at 104 cents per pound. All hams are guaranteed. The buy is 20,000 pounds, aimed at undercutting competitors and attracting customers.

Topp Stuart

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