06 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
1
Detective Martinez traces a Ridgewood spree at Colonel Payne's mansion to winter secrecy. William Winter, Payne's secretary, confesses stealing silverware and toys to spare his large brood, then returns the loot after a covert Christmas Eve rescue.
A detective is asked to track a thief on Christmas Eve with a humorous tone about rewards and a character turning over a new leaf. The Delaware smallpox epidemic prompts Ohio university to postpone classes until January 14 and requires vaccination certificates for returning students. Henry Hamilton Hayden, 61, a noted lawyer, is reported dead in his bed from apoplexy.
Columbus Jan 5 Rev Taker chairman of the headquarters committee of the American Anti Saloon League ends a Columbus meeting and says the committee will meet in Washington on Jan.
A narrative describes Eskimo practice in which a man wins a bride by kidnapping and transporting her by dog sled after a mock resistance. The ceremony ends with a village feast and a later church wedding. The bride’s hair is styled in a tall knot, often pulling hair from the scalp and leaving bald patches.
A handsome dog, separated from its master in the city, hops into a hansom cab. The crowd laughs as the dog sits on the seat and a bystander notes the animal wants to be drawn home. The collar bears an engraved address, guiding the cab to the owner and a reward follows.
An Oxford anecdote recalls Dr. Jowett testing Baliol undergraduates in Rudiments of Religion with Elijah the prophet as the answer. The tale ends with a library boy confirming Elijah, prompting a humorous pause on student ignorance and Jowett’s corrective method.
In a philosophic aside a speaker notes a wife’s right to expect much from her husband and the meek man concedes she has. He adds she expects him to live up steadily to the motto on her first husband's tombstone.
A readable fragment suggests someone believes another woman expects more from a normal earthly man than is reasonable. The line implies misplaced hopes or idealization within personal relationships.
A Washington Times reader forum recalls a man described as a prominent educator, though others note he previously worked as an insurance agent and could persuade money from a stone wall. The exchange questions his qualifications and reputation.
In Silver county a sheriff enters the White Wolf to arrest Big Pete Thompson for murder. Pete draws, fires six shots, misses at close range, and the sheriff stands firm. Pete flees to his horse and rides away with bystanders noting the sheriff’s cool resolve and Pete’s likely flight due to public danger.
In a dialogue about success, a young man argues character drives progress while noting Jones will likely succeed due to a self-willed nature, and Brown’s advantage lies in inheriting his uncle’s will. The exchange highlights personal drive versus inherited influence in the path to the world.
A Victorian era advertisement urges readers to avoid debility and seek Vinci Vinol a tonic claimed to restore strength and vitality. It cites Mrs T SH Boyle of West Newton Massachusetts praising one bottle and promises guarantee and refund if not satisfied.
Supreme Court Justice Holmes delivered the first opinion in a California margin trading case, upholding state prohibitions on stock dealing margins as not denying equal protection. The court also addressed the Downes export duty case, sustaining countervailing duties on Russian sugar and clarifying the relation between production and export bounties in U S trade policy.
In a noisy House debate on the army bill, Steele of Indiana pressed whether the bill allows a lieutenant general to reside outside Washington and Hay noted a president could detail the commander of the army in war. The session touched on coal bills, a general staff measure, and quorum issues.
Special Congress reconvenes after holiday recess with expected long budget fights and urgent measures. Quay seeks early votes on key items while territory admission, labor capi tal disputes, and Hobson retirement loom. Dispute over school governance sparks Sioux City clash as Ida Grove boards move.
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