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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1900

Page

4

Larrabee Retires After Twenty Years in Iowa Senate

Px Gov William Larrabee, longtime Iowa official and twice governor, resigns from the state board of control after twenty years in the senate. Legislature cheers him at the state house as he departs for Clermont and then six months abroad in New York. Major James M Hoskins, a Democratic leader from Brazil Indiana, dies at 69 after a Mexican War rank and prior county auditor service. John D Rockefeller to donate 1.5 million dollars to the University of Chicago, per university confirmation.

Des Moines William Larrabee Iowa State Senate State Board of Control State House Milliman Govenor Larrabee Clermont New York Brazil Ind James M. Hoskins Howkins Chicago John D. Rockefeller University of Chicago New York City

West Washington street dinner honors Dr Poage and bride

The Washington society celebrated at Mrs Ida Hood’s home with a six o'clock dinner for Dr Poage and his bride. Nine guests were served four courses of seasonal delicacies and musical selections by Mrs Poage.

West Washington Street Ida Hood Dr Poage Poage Washington

Prisoner of Faith Shelter in a Storm

Philip Strong welcomes a weary stranger during a harsh storm. The man asks for a Bible, prays with beauty and humility, and is offered the spare room by the Mines family. The household chooses hospitality over fear, making the visitor feel at home despite uncertainty.

Philip Brother Man Bee Isaiah Strong Man

Newspaper Rankings and Circulation Claims Session

The text discusses The Omaha World-Herald and The Chicago Tribune in terms of newspaper quality and advertising prominence. It cites a claim that The World-Herald ranks highly in honesty and presentation while noting Chicago Tribune’s large advertising output and readership among intelligent readers.

One Tribune United States Omaha World-Herald Inquirer the World-Herald de Sarimente Chicago Tribune World-Herald Chicago The West

Brother Man Vanishes From Philip’s Morning Guest

In the morning Philip checks for his guest at dawn and finds the room untouched and the stranger who called himself Brother Man gone. His wife questions whether the visitor existed, while Philip recalls the man with the lantern who stabbed the desk and wonders if the affair was dream or madness.

Brother Man Philip Mrs. Strong Sarah Man

Whittaker Returns From Chicago Stock Run

Milton Dick experienced a painful accident while working in the timber south of the city. He was driving a load of wood when he slipped while stooping to avoid an overhanging branch, cutting a bad forehead gash. The wound was dressed nearby and he drove home.

Milton Dickep

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