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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
4
Local items report visitors to the Belville and Downing households, a Rothschilds sale with half price suits and bulk discounts, Vienna cookies and macaroons on offer, and several townspeople traveling or trading in Washington and Aberdeen. The Vienna and Rothschilds advertise goods including cloaks, sleds, lamps, and candy.
A quotation notes that health is contagious like disease and that people continually affect others with either wholesome or unwholesome moods, spreading doubt or clearing the air with kindness and improvement.
Des Moines firemen sustained injuries while battling a blaze Monday at a building on Fourth Street. The ladder crew worked to reach the upper floors as flames and smoke forced them to retreat. One firefighter, Frank Murphy, was seriously hurt while aiding teammates during the effort.
Des Moines reports the Board of Control will spend on flower seed for 14 state institutions next spring. Funds include Cherokee 125, Clarinda 147, Council Bluffs 18, Davenport 96, Eldora 59, Mt Pleasant 342, Mitchellville 205, Knoxville 159, Marshalltown 48, Independence 121, Oakdale 23 plus others. the penitentiary receives none and girls’ charges get the largest seeds.
Washington January proposal to remove Negro soldiers from American service tops agenda at a conference of senior Army officers. Proponents argue natives resent black troops in the Philippines and Hawaii, while supporters cite the Negro regiments strong war record in Cuba and the Philippines.
Des Moines dispatch reports a new policy on the Minneapolis and St. Louis line authorizing railroad workers to seize or rent stoves along the route to prevent freeze damage to perishable freight. Crews may buy or store stoves, unload freight into warm offices overnight, and bill the company for costs when needed.
An Oak Park electfid car plunged to the ground this morning. Two passengers escaped injury and pedestrians had a narrow escape. In New York, William Rockefeller is likely unable to testify before the Pujo committee due to a physician’s assessment of his health.
Well known Des Moines firm Tone Bros. suffers a heavy loss from a dawn fire in their four story brick warehouse. Firemen battled blazes as heating methods and defective flues contributed to spread. Estimated loss runs around $20,000 with wood work and elevator shaft area heavily damaged.
Geo D. Alden appears at the Opera House tonight drawing crowds and attention as he performs. Patrons are urged to attend to see his celebrated stage presence and the lively show promised.
In six days since the service began local parcels post activity has surged with 262 total deliveries. Local outgoing parcels reached 1276 with 225 incoming items and an average weight of 13 ounces. Postage on dispatches totaled 38.03 dollars and insured parcels numbered four mailed and eleven delivered.
The funeral for Flora Ross will be held at ten o'clock tomorrow morning at the residence with Rev. D. I. Coon in charge. The funeral party arrived in Washington last night from Ottumwa where Mrs. Ross died yesterday forenoon.
Justice Emilia McClain of Iowa City, retiring Iowa Supreme Court member, is appointed to the Stanford University law faculty in Palo Alto, California. MecGinty’s biographical details mention birth in Salem in 1851 and long Iowa legal service.
Fort Dodge reports J. C. Edwards of Watertown South Dakota asphyxiated after entering a refrigerated potato car shipped from Sioux Falls to St Louis. The door was sealed while he slept and opened later at Cherokee. Edwards died within five hours of entering the car. investigation by Illinois Central officials follows.
Dougherty Bros advertises 25 percent off winter goods with emphasis on warmth and savings for the season from a local store.
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