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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
4
Washington letter discusses senate tactics around the army reorganization bill and shipping bill. It notes public misperception about filibustering aimed at the army bill and cites letters to Senator Hanna, with references to land sales notices and railroad agent promotions in Cedar Rapids and the Burlington routes.
Readers from Oregon, Georgia and New England dissect the ship subsidy debate. They argue for direct line steamers, and for or against admitting foreign built vessels under American registry. They emphasize the need for swift, high speed ships to boost trade and domestic shipyards.
The Wisconsin grand inauguration ball drew a packed crowd at the university gymnasium for a public reception of state officials led by Governor La Follette and his wife. The grand march featured H. P. Schmitt and Nellie Treat followed by the governor and first lady. A quadrille ensued with notable attendees including former Senator Vilas, former Governor Peck, and other state leaders. The Lakollette party departed the hall around 11 p.m. as attendees continued to file out.
Beloit Wisconsin January 9 Dr D K Pearsons donates 200000 more to Beloit college with condition that 150000 be secured in addition Friends expect to raise the amount this gift marks the first in a series aimed at boosting the endowment by a total of half a million dollars by the next commencement Belmont will have received 405000 from this philanthropist
Racine records 1900 death rate with a population of 30 000. Eight hundred sixty deaths occurred and seventy four bodies were brought in from other cities. Pneumonia caused thirty five deaths. Captain George A. Converse was chosen to command the new battleship Illinois.
Mrs. Susan Hawkins age 83, one of Washington County's oldest settlers and Shiloh charter member, died yesterday at her son Thomas's home in Ainsworth. Born January 28 1812 in Ohio, she married Isaac Hawkins in 1846 and leaves four children: Thomas, Mrs Alfred, Mrs Werner, and Mrs Abbott. Funeral today at 2 pm from MEB Church with Rev Filmer officiating. burial in Ainsworth Cemetery.
Lon Brown killed a gigantic wolf on the Rob't Griffith farm three miles north of Brighton Iowa. The seven foot long animal stood about three and a half feet high and was observed trotting ahead of cattle toward a hedge fence before Brown shot it. The wolf was brought to town and shown in a local exhibition.
Jan 8 highlights list residents and visitors including M Keck in town, Mrs Bry, Mr McMillen of Verdi, LB Emry in Richland, Jobo Long at T P Pearce home, Mr and Mrs Lee Morris traveling to Des Moines, and Martha Marshall returning from Newport. Also wedding trip returns, church meetings, illnesses, moves, farm sale to Keota, and various travel to nearby towns.
Klokenter and Lizzey completed a knife factory in Wellman and plan to start manufacture of cutlery. Resident Mr. Lizzey and Dehlon native Mr. Klokenter foresee strong trade. Also noted are social visits and residents traveling to Lone Tree and Washington, plus local remarks on typhoid care and a quirky line about Mr. Smith seeking a panther instead of an elephant.
Thirty-one people return from a party in Brunswick when a sleigh drawn by four horses tips over near a seventy five foot embankment. All but four are hurt. the box traps passengers and slides them down the bank about thirty feet as the horses stand by.
The Prussian diet opened yesterday as legislators convened for a new session. Lawmakers gathered in Berlin to discuss national affairs and initiate policy debates.
A newspaper blurb extols women's eyes as indicators of health and links hollow dark circles to insomnia and a diseased condition of the womanly organs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for irregularity, inflammation, and weakness, claiming it strengthens the nervous system and aids motherhood, with mail-order offers for the Medical Adviser and a cloth-bound volume.
Regular January term of court opened under Judge Dewey with adjournment planned for tonight. Grand Jury set for 1:30 pm after delayed arrival, with Jas Shearer foreman and J P Jackson among sworn members. Clerk S J Kellogg and bailiff W L Derby also sworn. probate cases heard and State v Soper et al piracy case continued on defendant motion.
Prof Pratt reports progress on a liquid air exhibition to be held here in March Std with about thirty more names sought. The piece notes the event’s scientific nature and its instructive aims. Royal Neighbors of America install officers with new members and a $150 balance in a Receiver’s report. Officers listed include Ore Sante Lage as Oracle, Effile Wright as Recorder, Miss Ida Harmon as Chancellor, and others. Also announced are P. E. society and Order of Eastern Star meetings, plus local notices on stock yards work and a return visit by Al Crone.
J. P. McCall officiated the first wedding of his new term today at the Washington house. The couple, Miss Penlice Wherle of Richmond and Hewett L Karr of Wellman, are praised as bright young people starting life with hope and ambition.
The Cedar Rapids Route will add 130 miles of track in southern Minnesota, linking Worthington to Hardwick and expanding the Germania Albert Lea line through Faribault, Freeborn, Steele and Rice counties. Ellendale is planned as a major town midway between Albert Lea and Owatonna, with extensive business and professional services anticipated to serve a rich dairy region.
Arrival and departure times for trains on the Des Moines Valley Division and connections via C B and Q and BX N W timetable. Key departures include No 7 Exp at 6:45 pm and No 215 Mail at 9:25 am. arrivals include No 9 at 2:50 pm and No 12 at 2:57 am. Connections available to Chicago Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati.
A fragmented railway timetable lists No.5 Mason Otty Mail and No.3 St. Paul daily, with Nos 4 and 6 Peoria Express connecting at Peoria and Marshalltown, linking to Omaha, Denver, and eastern air routes. Names such as N Tittemore and Geo 8 Bay appear amid garbled notes.
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