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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
4
The final afternoon and evening auction at W C Nelsons north side store conducted by J Pope will close. Patrons praise the low prices and Mr Nelson will not close his business. a large new stock will arrive soon for eager customers and old friends.
A fragment saved to the United States Government and later used as a bridge walk on the Goose Creek Military Road remains well preserved. It stayed on the bridge until 1872 and then served as a path in Highland township. Local notices report various residents and events including visits, illnesses, and arrivals.
The Rev Philip announces a plan to halve his $2,000 salary and move to a lower housing to fund a refuge for homeless children in Milton's tenements. He urges church members to give personally, not just financially, and to live simpler, more sacrificial lives to reach the poor and reform the community. The sermon ignites strong churchwide discussion and a trustees meeting is called. Also noted are the death of Joseph Cowen and totals for railway costs in 1897 and world rail expenditures.
The Iowa division of the United Mine Workers resolves to oppose any legislator not backing miners bills. It warns officers may be arrested before the legislature. The cattle inspection bill fails in the senate 26 to 20. The normal school bill is cut to one school in the senate but the house defeats it. The tuberculosis bill is tabled, subject to reconsideration.
Miners from two Virden unions adopt resolutions pledging not to back any legislature candidate who will not vow to support Governor Tanner for U S senator. They back the Jett bill guaranteeing trial by jury when a contempt of court charge is issued. They urge statewide labor bodies to join in promoting the bill.
A telegram from Jellico Tennessee to United Mine Workers HQ reports G W Purcel a Terre Haute board member arrested for unlawful assembly. Purcel recently released from bond in London Kentucky with a contempt case postponed.
Walter Belz a Chicaro plumber ended his life by self harm after failing to find work to support his young wife Nellie Grant Sartoris who has been seriously ill but now shows signs of recovery.
Telegraph reports Cronje hopelessly surrounded while Wyndham faces anxious MPs. Boer lines broken near Colenso and Tugela hills, British advance threatens Colenso flank. Daily Mail cites large wagon and cattle captures, provisioning for Kimberley battle likely.
The Illinois Supreme Court reverses circuit and appellate court decisions in The Inter Ocean v Associated Press, restoring The Inter Ocean to AP membership and remanding for decree drafting. The court holds news gathered to be sold to publishers without discrimination as improper trade restriction. Pending whether the case proceeds to the national Supreme Court. Mississippi legislature invites capital investment in manufacturing, especially cotton factories, and discusses a ten year tax exemption for new factories.
The Illinois Supreme Court issued a rule absolute disbarring Moses Salomon from practicing in any state court for misconduct in office as an attorney. In Ottumwa Iowa Charles Essex was found guilty of attempted wrecking of the Burlington fast mail by placing ties on the track and faces a lengthy sentence. An Albia, Iowa fire destroyed W. B. Ballew Lumber yard causing about 10 000 in losses with 5200 insured.
Pension examiner in Janesville reports two claimants for the widow’s pension of Wesley Armfield an old soldier who died at Le Mars Iowa One woman Mrs Mary Armfield asserts widow status while another Wisconsin applicant says she was married to Armfield in 1880 and divorced before his 1882 marriage to Mary Freuch Jennicht. The court recorder records no valid divorce.
A local advertiser promises cigars that burn to the stub with pure tobacco and no waste. The notice also features a display of fresh fruits including oranges, grapes, apples, lemons, figs, dates, cocoa nuts, and candies for sale.
In Iowa City Hon E F Brockway criticizes Republican work with the Anti-Saloon League. The piece notes Brockway may sue for damages to his character. Also advertised is a promotion for Life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey, promising high profits with fraud warnings and free outfits from The Dominion Company in Chicago.
Wartfel advertises a bakery line with lower prices than competitors. The message emphasizes affordability and broad product range for daily needs.
A local eatery invites the public to enjoy meals and lunches with a promised tradition of better service and established reputation for quality. The notice emphasizes consistent dining experiences at its establishment.
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