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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1903

Page

4

Panics at Bank of Venezuela prompt limited redemption

At Ca Pacas a bank panic drove small traders and depositors to redeem notes but the Bank of Venezuela limited exchanges to 20 dollars per person and closed by 4 p.m. Bills now sell at about 80 percent of face value while UKs decline to redeem. Berlin讨论 Venezuela and Monroe doctrine weigh on international claims and U S stance. German Marines briefly seize Porto Cabello to clear port, then retreat as barricades form.

Willemstad Island of Curacoa Jan S CaPacas Bank of Venezuela Caracas Germany Taguayra Dan Porto Cabello

Deaths Rise From Toy Pistol Lockjaw Outbreak

Norfolk report records four new fatalities from toy pistol caused lockjaw after Christmas, raising total deaths to thirteen with at least two more pending. Names include George Spencer a 25 year old navy seaman and other victims from Louisville and Louisville area.

Norfolk Burns George Spencer John N. Turner Lynn Walker Leonard Drumgold Louisville Dan. G Will Weiss Henry Boyle Will O'Neill Lock Jaw Christman

Derailed Southern Passenger Train Kills One, Injures Twenty Eight

Birmingham with Weems station near 15 miles from city reports that Southern Railway No 57 from Atlanta to Birmingham derailed at 10:40 p m Saturday. Baggage and mail cars wrecked, engineer White killed, 28 passengers injured from fractures and bruises, none seriously hurt.

Birmingham Ala Southern Railway Atlanta Weems’ Station White

Lone stagecoach holdup near Calistoga unfolds

A lone highwayman robbed the Calistoga and Clear Lake stage at Dusy Bend on Mount St. Helena Saturday. The six horse stage driven by William Connor carried the express box and several dollars from passengers. Authorities expect a valuable treasure was inside the box.

Calistoga Cal Clear Lake Mount St. Helena Dusy Bend William Connor

Tingley Trial Defense Calls Mrs Tingley

In San Diego on January 5 the defense called Mrs Tingley and read the depositions from the defendants. Her counsel presented a general and specific denial of all accusations against her.

San Diego Cal Tingley

Madrid Plan Proposes Free Gold Coinage and Silver Ban

Finance Minister Villaverde prepares a presentation to the chamber outlining a financial scheme that would establish free coinage of gold while forbidding the coinage of silver.

Madrid Villaverde

Bragg Bros acquire Walther Mfg Co in city business shift

Fred Bragg and Willis Bragg become owners of the Edward Walther Manufacturing Co. effective soon. Fred Bragg, with Davenport links, and Willis Bragg of Davenport, will run plumbing gas fitting and heating operations and sell Walther gasoline gas machines as agents for Davenport Co. Edw Walther leaves after about a dozen years to head Davenport plant expansion.

Bragg Bros Edward Walther Robt. Clayton & Son Davenport Bragg O1l Co Travenport Welief Walther Barey Ave

Beacon coal praised for cleanliness and heat

Residents rate Bea con coal highly noting clean burns and strong heat. Advertisements claim the coal makes a hot fire and is suited for steam and furnaces with consistent quality from John Shields & Son and Columbia Pharmacy in the city office listings.

John Shields & Son Tel No Columbia Pharmacy

Change in Furniture Firm

A deal was consummated Saturday evening whereby B. W. Nicola purchases the interest of his partner W. M. Campbell in the furniture business. Mr. Nicola is now opened up for business in the Temple building at the Miller and Son stand. Mr. Wilber Miller will be associated with Mr. Nicola in the undertaking department. Mr. Campbell's intentions for the future were not learned.

B. W. Nicola W. M. Campbell Nicola Temple Building Miller and Son Wilber Miller Mr. Campbell

New Administration Opens at Courthouse in January Tone

At noon today the new administration at the courthouse was sworn in. Frank Neal becomes auditor and appoints J. W. Ingham as deputy. Ingham plans to stay winter only, returning to his Franklin township farm in spring. Laura Ingham ends as deputy county auditor with broad goodwill. County Clerk J. T. Matthews, Board member Samuel Anderson, Recorder Cocklin and Mrs. Cocklin start second terms as officials. The county board meets for January business. Also notes moves of local residents and visitors. Johnson bakery promotes bread tickets as a cost saver. Pension day at the county clerk’s office signs vouchers for old soldiers and widows.

Court House Frank Neal J. W. Ingham Ingham Franklin Township Laura Ingham J. T. Matthews Samuel Anderson Cocklin H.T. Reynolds

Annual Report of County Recorder Cocklin Shows a Good Business Has Been Done

County Recorder Samuel Cocklin presents his annual report noting a strong year with Milwaukee records contributing to a high total. For 1901 the ledger shows 2,548 instruments filed with 1,268 deeds and 603 mortgages, plus 281 chattels, 217 releases, and 221 miscellaneous items. fees totaled $1,500.40.

Cocklin Samuel Cocklin Milwaukee The

Russell Parents Thank Community After Mother's Passing

Erwin and Lauretta Russell express gratitude for the favors and support received during the final days of their mother's illness and death.

Erwin and Lauretta Russell

Local notes and school week opens after holidays

January 5 items report George Sharer vacationing in Winfield with friends. Prof Ruegles returns from Des Moines after Iowa Teachers' association meeting. Miss Etta Wooley back in Cedar Falls after holidays. Mrs Gordon and daughter visit Washington then return home. City schools resume after two week break. M Mansxell departs for Ames to study at the agricultural college. Week of prayer and union services announced at United Presbyterian with sermons by Rev J S Cotton and Rev T S Barker.

George Sharer Winfield O. Ruegles Des Moines Iowa Teachers’ Association Etta Wooley Cedar Falls James Gordon Washington Mr. Thompson Duo M. Mansxell Ames Agricultural College United Presbyterian Church Cotton Barker

For Sale Cheap A good house and lot

Classified fragment list includes a sale ad for a house and lot with inquiry at Journal and phone 260. Also short notices about lost items, a young girl seeking a home, rewards for found items, and local social announcements from the Journal.

Journal Office

Cupid Beaten In This Race Elopement Flight Ends In Return

In DeWitt Illinois Miss Thelma Robinson 16 and Carl Hoyt eloped from Bishop Hill Illinois but were captured by police after driving through Illinois and Iowa to wed. Parents later arrived and took them home. Hoyt was whipped and Thelma scolded. In Oshkosh Wisconsin Judge Burrell reduced damages for three kisses from 600 to 300 in a Neenah mill owner case.

DeWitt, Ta I’the Robinson Carl Hoyt Illinois Iowa Bishop Fill Henry County Uls Hoyt Oshkosh Wis G. W. Burrell Ida Zachers H. Ballou Neenah Ballou Burnell

Miss Virginia Harned Cancels Detroit Opera House Sleigh Ride

Miss Virginia Harned injures her spine after slipping from a sleigh at a sleigh ride event in Detroit. She cancels performances of "Tris" scheduled for Saturday afternoon and night. Doctors expect a full recovery.

Detroit Dan Virginia Harned Tris Detroit Opera House

Missouri Beaf Trust Found Guilty in State Beef Price Pact

Special Commissioner I HL Kinley reports that Armour Swift Cudahy Hammond and Nelson Morris were parties to a price fixing conspiracy for dressed beef and pork in Missouri. They are alleged to set and maintain prices through city agents and coolers in St Joseph St Louis and Kansas City with percentages of meat handled reaching 55 to 60 percent in some periods. Henry Krug Packing Co of St Joseph is cleared.

Jefferson City I HL Kinley Kanane City Crow Supreme Court Armour Packing Company Nelson Morris & Co. Swift & Co Hammond Packing Company Cudahy Packing Company Rehwartechild & Sulzberger Company Missouri Henry Krug Packing Company St. Joseph St. Louis Armour, Swift, Cudahy Chetr Kansas City

China and the Indemnity Refusal Sparks Arbitration Talk

Washington reports Pekin has declined to accept a second indemnity on the silver basis. Officials note no implied threat but warn the move is troubling. A Hague tribunal reference is urged by China and considered by the United States as a possible path if powers push toward extremes.

Washington State Department Pekin China Hague Tribunal United States

Motorman Thrown Forty Feet In Streetcar Collision

A Chicago and Northwestern engine collided with a street car on Dace Street in Sioux City Iowa seriously injuring motorman John McLeod who was hurled forty feet. Passengers escaped with only minor injuries in the Jan 5 incident.

Sioux City Chicago and Northwestern Dace Street John McLeod

State Representative-Elect Dead in Lincoln Neb

Lincoln Neb Jan 5 Jehbn R Mu- dies shortly after election as state representative elect. Officials report death occurred in Lincoln hospital with cause not released. Survived by widow and two children. Local officials plan brief memorial service.

Lincoln, Neb Jehbn R. Mu

Windsor trading merits attract buyers with proven deeds

The Windsor emphasizes actions over words to prove its advantages. It aims to persuade customers by highlighting qualities and values that demonstrate real benefits and encourage investigation into Windsor buying.

THE Windsor Windsor Trading

Perfection In Pancake Flour In Washington

A pancake flour advertised as unmatched in Washington promises perfection and old fashioned sweetness. The copy urges readers to try a package and notes that pancakes made from it are delicious and savory. Two bikes mentioned in the ad appear as a promotional line.

Washington

Fine Pure Maple Syrup Offered For Winter Use

A dealer promotes a choice clear pure maple syrup claiming it is tastier and purer than common adulterated syrups. The ad stresses winter availability and positions it as a feature product for discriminating buyers.

No better cider offered at 256 per gallon

A reader praises cider quality noting no other product matches its sweet purity and value at a price of 256 per gallon.

Cheese praised by many in Herkimer County NY

A vivid local note extols a high grade cheese from Herkimer New York. It is described as the finest available and preferred by numerous cheese enthusiasts in the city with a price of a pound.

Herkimer Con New York

A Snap or Two in Ganned Goods

A store touts new peaches as the best yet, linking the fruit to its brand with strong local identification. The ad highlights a premier, consistently praised product now offered with a new selection.

Dowte Man Charged in Kidnapping Case in Chicago

H. Reeves, manager of Zion Printing and Publishing House, and E. W. Newcome were arrested Saturday on $3,000 bonds for kidnapping 15 year old Harry Boor. Warrant sought by the boy’s mother Mrs. G. Bacansch alleges the boy was detained at the shop against his will in a case labeled undue influence.

Chicago W. H H. Reeves Zion Printing and Publishing House E. W. Newcome Harry Boor

Smooth, Honest Looking Hillsdale Man Involved In Local Scandal

A Kansas City telegram reports Elgie B. Stevens and Frances Wilson arrested there for Michigan authorities. Frances C. Pavey, married last February to Edward Wilson, left the city with 40 to 200 dollars last December. Wilson seeks warrant. Stevens sells phonographs for S. B. Arnold in Albion and has a wife and two children there.

Hillsdale Mich Kansas City Elie TB. Stevens Frances Wilson Michigan Frances C. Pavey Edward €. Wilson Will Boyd Last Chance Wilson Elgie B. Stevens S. B. Arnold Albion

Football receipts at the University of Chicago in 2002

The 2002 football receipts at the University of Chicago totaled 48000 dollars. It is reported as part of fiscal figures for the university athletics program.

University of Chicago

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