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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1904

Page

8

Panama Crisis Verdicts on Intervention and Panama's Independence

President Roosevelt defends U S recognition of Panama as independent, arguing it serves collective civilization and aims at building a canal. He cites naval actions, landing marines, and protection of transit, while rejecting claims of complicity and outlining treaty obligations and strategic aims.

Panama Hubbard United States New Granada Republic of Colombia Venezuela Ecuador Bogota Colombia Ilere Republic of Panama Republic France Germany Denmark Russia Sweden Norway Nicaragua Peru China Cuba Great Britain Italy Costa Rica Japan Austria-Hungary Senate Panama Canal Company

Forward Movement Seeks Deepening Christian Life

The First Presbyterian Church of Washington launches a three month Forward Movement focusing on Bible study prayer and personal work to deepen spiritual life. A week of meetings includes prayer sessions at Mrs M J Roberts cottage homes cottage prayer gatherings and Wednesday evening focus on Christ the man of prayer with a schedule to continue through January.

First Presbyterian Church of Washington M. J. Roberts the Missionary Society Union Christ R. B. Crone J. B. Crooks Asa Reid Benevolent Society

Epworth League Social at Ferguson Home

The Epworth League of the Methodist church held a delightful social at the Ferguson home with a large crowd. An entertaining program of recitations and music included an experience meeting after members pledged to earn a dollar.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church R. ©. Ferguson

Catholic Church Fair Raises About $1231

The church fair held January 2 by members of the Catholic church was a grand success. Receipts were about $1231 while expenses ran around $120.

I. G. White Post 108 G A R to Meet Jan 5 1904

The first regular meeting of I. G. White Post No 108 G A R is set for Tuesday evening January 5 1904 at 7 30. Officers will be installed and a pension matter will be acted on. Post Commander J A Young asks all members to attend.

I. G. White Post No J. A. Young Miss Bridge Rankin East Second Street

Local Socials and Updates From Lime Creek and Surroundings

A reception honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jones at the Jones home in Lime Creek with about twenty attendees including Amy Folger and Grace Pratt. Various local groups hold meetings and socials. Miss Mary Johnson hosts Golden Rule Circle. Ladies Aid Society plans a mite social. Miss Bridge Rankin hosts a Bachelor Maids meeting.

J. O. Jones Lime Creek E. L. Jones A. L. Folger Amy Grace Pratt Washington Golden Rule Circle of the King’s Daughters Mary Johnson West Washington Street

Funeral of Dr Parker in City Cemetery today

Dr M C Parker who was killed December 31 in Colorado Springs arrived last night with daughters Estelline Gazeman and Ella Merrill and granddaughter Zepherine Gazeman. The 82 or 83 year old died after being struck by a locomotive while walking near railway tracks. Rev I B Schreckengast led a brief service at Reynolds undertaking and interment followed in City Cemetery. Mrs Leslie Parker of North Dakota attended from Rock Island. Mrs Gazeman and daughter will stay a few days.

City Cemetery M. C. Parker Colorado Springs Estelline Guzeman Ella Merrill Zepherine Gazeman Estelline Gazeman Parker Leslie Parker North Dakota Rock Island I. B. Schreckengast Reynolds Undertaking Establishment Merrill Gazeman

Moores Sloan Returns Home From Visit on Firefly

Moores Sloan of Vinton, visiting his sister Mrs J M Steele and other relatives, returned home this morning on the Firefly. Commercial Club members interested in basketball are asked to attend a practice game tonight at 8:30.

James Clancy Shenandoah

Hog and cattle market summary from Chicago on January 4 1904

Estimated receipts for hogs 35000 with 1000 carried over from yesterday. Prices 4 30 to 4 80 for light, 4 50 to 4 95 for mixed packers, 4 50 to 4 50 for heavy shipping grades. Hogs 4 50 to 4 70. Cattle 28000 head, weak to 10 lower. Sheep 25000 head, prospects steady.

Chicago Live Stock Market Report January 4 1904

Chicago market data shows cattle hogs and sheep activity with receipts and prices. Cattle totals around 27000 with steady tone and beef prices from 3 20 to 5 85, hogs around 40 000 receipts and mixed packers 435 to 505, sheep at 25 000 with steady market and prices 2 75 to 4 40. Official figures include yesterday 23822 receipts and 4040 shipments with weekly totals.

Hogs firm at early advance in Chicago market

CHICAGO Jan 4 hog prices show firm early with light pigs at 440 to 495, mixed packers 455 to 505, heavies 455 to 485. Cattle stow steady for best, weaker for others. Sheep and lambs strong.

Grain Market Report from Beach-Wickham Grain Co

Grain market update from Beach-Wickham Grain Co with members of the Chicago Board of Trade. McCall Bros. Agents based in Washington, Iowa provide the brokerage context. Date noted June 4, 1903 in Chicago.

Beach-Wickham Grain Co Chicago Board of Trade McCall Bros Washington Chicago

For Rent and Lost Notice Over Crown Cafe

For Rent first floor of D. M. Brooks property see Mrs Dr Wertz. Furnished rooms for rent with furnace heat hot and cold water and use of bath over the Crown Cafe. Lost good pair of shoes at Hobson Gove's or on the square Dec 19, leave word at this office.

D. M. Brooks Dr. Wertz Hobson & Gove’s Uare Crown Cafe

Local residents aboard trains and trips in city today

M. W. Klotz visited for business while A M Lovelett and brothers rode to Verdi. L 8 Patterson traveled east on the Firefly and Rob Gardner arrived from Ainsworth. L O Brindley and Sam Foreman journeyed to What Cheer and Rock Island respectively.

M. W. Klotz A. M. Lovelett and Brothers Verdi Patterson Rob Gardner Ainsworth Sam Foreman Rock Island

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