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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1903

Page

4

Marmaduke Leaves Colombian Service With Bogota Crew

Washington reports Captain Marmaduke and his mercenary crew have abrogated their contract with the Colombian government and departed the gun boat Bogota after four months in port. The former Confederate officer will sail for New York, with his contingent having seen little action.

Marmaduke Colombia Bogota Washington United States Henry H. Marmaduck Pacific Coast Panama New York United States Naval Academy Monitor Merrimac War Department Seattle Senor Concha United States Navy

Britain protests Turkish grant of Dardanelles passage

Great Britain protests to the Turkish government over the September permission for four unarmed Russian torpedo boat destroyers to pass the Dardanelles into the Black Sea. The note warns the passage violates international treaties and may invite similar favors for Russian warships, unsettling Russians and Turkish authorities. Andrew Carnegie offers Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 12,500 dollars for a library building.

Constantinople Jan Britain Dardanelles Black Sea Russia Great Britain

Minister Provokes Congregation With Suicide Remarks

Battle Creek Michigan January 7 Rev William Osborne rector of St Thomas church told his congregation that suicide is often justifiable. He said it may be the best option for a morphine addict who cannot break the habit.

Battle Creek Mich William Osborne Bt. Thomas’ Church Michigan

Keeler Suffer Collos Fracture Hinders Season Return

New York January 7. An X ray shows ball player William Keeler has a Collos fracture in his injured shoulder. Surgeons expect a permanent cure but unlikely return to play until late in the season.

New York Wiliam Keeler Keeler

Young Man in FF Leach Recovers After Gas Incident

The youth who nearly suffocated by blowing out a gas light in FF Leach began to regain consciousness early today. He remains weak and speaks in a whisper, saying he darkened his room. He reports parents lived in Marinette Wisconsin and was contacted today.

FF Leach Marinette Wis

Kings Daughters Club Meeting at Mrs Cook Home

The Kings Daughters of the Second United Presbyterian Church gathered at Mrs Robert Cook’s on East Washington Street for the final meeting before Mrs J B Logue’s departure. After the business session, guests enjoyed light refreshments.

Kings Daughters of the Second United Presbyterian Church Robert Cook East Washington Street J. B. Logue

Smallpox fears prompt potential school vaccination plan

Indianapolis reports four more deaths from smallpox and twenty four new cases as Dr. Eugene Ruehler warns the health board may order general vaccination in schools and bar unvaccinated pupils. Debs heads to Iowa and Ohio after a West tour, noting growing socialism in the region.

Indianapolis Eugene Ruehler Terre Haute Ind Eugene V. Debs Iowa Ohio Phlmets Dehe

Bad Fall at Washington Illuminating Works

Fred Anderson escaped serious injury after a coke cart fell from the second to the first floor in the Washington Illuminating Company works. He was shaken and sore but no bones were broken. Also noted are visitations by Mr and Mrs W A Dodder and a deathbed strain message from Letts.

Fred Anderson Washington Iluminating Company Anderson W. A. Dodder Washington G. F. Taylor Leigh Derby Letts

Local Farm Sales and Social Happenings Reported

M A Hardin’s daughter Mrs W H Porter called to Davenport due to illness. M A Hardin sold 240 acre farm six miles northeast for 40 per acre to G G Ebner. A Harding sold 8 acre farm to Illinois man for per acre. A A Grimm sold 240 acre farm to Chas Davis Illinois for 24000. Harold Nichols hosted twenty friends with magic lantern incident. A L Erdice caught fire but was quickly contained. Mrs Amos Poland returned to Avoca after extended visit with relatives. A M Wilson returned from Washington on brief business. Mrs W T Trotter and Mrs J G Stewart traveled to Keota.

Porter Davenport M. A. Hardin G. G. Ebner W.T. Trotter J. G. Stewart Keota A. Harding Amos Poland Avoca A. M. Wilson Washington A. A Grimm Chas. Davis Ilinois Harold Nichols A. L. Erdice

Lost and found notices and local updates

Lost want ads seek a good girl for general housework and a young girl needing a home, inquiries at the Journal office. Found items include a lady's comb and a key on East Second Street and an Epworth Ive pin claimed by paying this notice. Several brief local items report travel, funerals, marriages, and business notes from the city.

Journal Office Second Street Epworth

Are You A Mason at Graham Theatre Next Saturday

The farce comedy Are You A Mason will be staged at the Graham theatre next Saturday evening January 16. It is adapted from German by Leo Dietrichstein and previously enjoyed success at Wallack's New York and Power's Chicago. The original touring company returns this season with seats on sale at Cakins drug store. Also notes Miss Mabel Dunham, Miss Nora Corette, Miss Carrie Hamilton returning to Monmouth after holidays.

Graham Theater Leo Dietrichstein Wallack New York Power Chicago London England Cakins Drug

License to wed issued to John and Mary Angstead

The license to wed was issued today to John KE Angstead and Mary KL ZAlelmann. The G A R held its annual installation of officers last evening led by Capt J J Kellogg with Mrs J W Dunham and Mrs D L Baird assisting. Ainsworth visit noted with a day spent with friends.

John Ke, Angstead Mary KL. Zalelmann J. J. Kellogg J. W. Dunham D. Ll. Baird Ainsworth

Maitimore American Editor Pleads Over Dropped First Page

The editor laments rough handling as staff dropped the first page down a flight of stairs in the Maitimore American office.

Maitimore American

Eddie Quinn Identified as Abingdon Bank Robber in Quincy

The alleged bank robber arrested at Quincy is positively identified as Eddie Quinn known in Chicago as a prosperous businessman and famed for skilled burglary. Pinkerton Superintendent Schumacher confirmed Quinn’s criminal record, sparking shock among Chicago associates.

Chicago Quincy First National Bank Abingdon Eddie Quinn Baddie Quinn Schumacher Pinkerton Agency Quinn

Powers respond to Castro on arbitration offers

Washington reports the joint reply of the powers to Castro's qualified acceptance of arbitration was delivered to the US ambassador in Berlin and London and later received by the state department. It adds nothing new to arbitration and preserves original reservations. Separate replies from Germany and Great Britain echoed similar conditions to reach an understanding before referring the case to arbitration.

Washington Castro United States Berlin London State Department Germany Great Britain Rowen Caracas

Knife Attack at School Sparks Warrant for Youth

In Sioux City Iowa a 11-year-old boy drew a knife on his 11-year-old schoolmate Victor Ross in class. He stabbed Frank Paul in the back and then attacked him again until Minnie Paul intervened. Frank collapsed and walked home in a fainting condition. The incident occurred ten miles east of town and a warrant is out for the assailant.

Sioux City Victor Ross Frank Paul Viethm Paul Minnie Paul Here

Wisconsin Inauguration Highlights State Reception and Ball

Madison hosts Governor LaFollette inauguration with a university gym reception for the new officers and wives followed by an inaugural ball. The grand march featured Dr. Phil Fox and niece Mixa Eleanor Wilson, ending in the governor's quad rille. Notables including former governors Peck and William KR. Taylor attend. Chicago also notes General Edward S. Bragg’s new post as consul general to China. A London Epiphany fire alarm disrupts Chapel Royal decorations above the altar.

Madison Wis LaFollette University Phil Fox Mixa Eleanor Wilson Peck Chicago Edward 8. Bragg United States Cuba China Wisconsin Chapel Royal London St. James’ Palace

Marconi Report Announces Wireless Daily Paper Plan

London Jan 7 The Daily Telegraph reports contracts are in place to start a daily paper supplied with news via the Marconi wireless system on board a British American liner running between Liverpool and New York.

Marconi London Daily Telegraph Amer Liverpool New York

He Was Heeled All Right in San Francisco Trial

In the Truxton Beale and Thomas Williams trial at San Francisco on January 7, Williams, president of the California Jockey Club, testified he carried a revolver and a large dagger for self defense. The court seized the weapons after he said they were for protection against dishonest horsemen he had barred from the turf.

San Francisco Truxton Beale Thomas Williams Marriott Williams California Jockey Club

Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding in Belgium

In Central Belgium heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding with major inundations reported across several regions. Local authorities urge evacuations and emergency responses as water levels rise and infrastructure is affected.

Cetral Belgium

Chicago Livestock and Grain Market Briefs Selections

Chicago and Milwaukee market notes show hogs strong with mixed receipts and steady to firm quotes. Cattle veal and lambs mixed with receipts and prices listed. grain markets report dull to steady trading with nearby months holding modest gains.

Chicago Alvtorins Jeago M.dv Otis, Ghoice Co Ann Lambs East Buffalo N. Y G. Dunning & Stevens Pamba

Beanst Blossom and Grambling Head West for Work

Ralph Beanblossom and Alpheus Grambling left last night for Tacoma to seek desirable employment in the west. Their families offer best wishes for success.

Ralph Beanblossom Alpheus Grambling Tacoma West

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

Claims to relieve burns, cuts, bruises, ulcers, fever sores, eruptions, salt rheum, boils, felons, corns and warts. Advertises as best pile cure with price two cents at Stewart’s drug store.

Bucklen Stewart's Drug Store

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