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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
4
Senator Kelly urges vaccination of all state legislators due to widespread smallpox in Michigan. No legal requirement exists to compel vaccination.
Chicago markets quote mixed grain and produce futures with wheat bids around 74 cents and oats near 26 cents. Live stock at Chicago and East Buffalo show hogs steady to higher and cattle varied by class, with receipts and prices listed for regional markets.
Winter tourist tickets to the Pacific Northwest offered at low fares on the only first class route from Washington. Daily Pullman Sleeper trips to Chicago at 8 15 p m except Sundays. Space still available for travel in comfort and speed, with updated sale dates and fare details promoted by Leila Wane.
Judge Dewey disposed of a large docket with little delay. Two divorces were granted by default: William J. Wiles from Elen Wiles and William Hendricks from Maggie Hendricks. An injunction suit Louisa Dillange vs Peno Coal Supply Co. was set for Tuesday morning with strong local interest.
Newton Iowa Jan 10 1901 Hon W H Redman former speaker of the house and prominent Iowa politician died suddenly this morning of heart disease in his Newton home.
Robert Downing presents Richard the Lion Hearted a four act historical drama by A D Hall with Alberta Converse as lead. The cast includes Chas. D. Herman Lillian Kingsbury Wm. Somers Kinnie Lindley and fifteen others. New scenery costumes and music mark an elaborate production with tickets 50c 100 and 150 available at Burlington Route agents.
Charles H. Yule unveils a grand Graham show Monday evening featuring a fully new scenic and electric setup with thirty five performers. Seats at Rowland and Shields. balcony 50c parquet 50c circle 1.00 child 25c. Biggest, grandest new season spectacular.
To Winfield the Friday program on Jan 1th features Robt Downing and his superb company opening the Auditorium. Trains leave Washington at 7 40 and return after the performance. Round trip rate listed 55 78 46.
Special to The Evening Journal predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Friday in Iowa with colder temperatures in the east and central portions tonight.
The Wisconsin state tax commission released its first report proposing increased annual license fees for railways by 600000, street railways by 50000, and telegraph and telephone firms by 15000. It favors maintaining the current quasipublic tax system until further testing, and urges stricter assessor accountability and filing of charters for foreign corporations.
The Wisconsin legislature convened in Madison to begin its forty-fifth regular session at noon. Both houses organized quickly with minor delays, and an afternoon session featured seat drawing. A joint session in the assembly chamber will hear Governor La Follette deliver the inaugural address.
Champaign Jan 10 Chalmers M Sherfey longtime central Illinois real estate dealer died in this city Tuesday likely from heart failure. Though over 70 he remained active and died while conducting business.
Forty students from the University of Chicago will tour the southern states in the spring to present comic opera before southern audiences, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Abner Boone 72 longtime Kalona resident and Boone Hotel owner died after a weeks long illness. He leaves four sons Ed Colonel Wil) and a Texas resident. Funeral tomorrow at 10 from his home with Rev. Van Kirk presiding. Interment at Groat cemetery northeast of Kalona. Cakes and bread advertised from Johnson's.
West Chester January 10 special report. Public installation of the M W A Lodge was held in Lewis and Ferguson Hall last night. About seventy five visitors arrived from Washington Keota and Grace Hill to attend. A banquet followed the ceremonies served by the local lodge and assisted by the ladies. The banquet was elaborate and toasts were given at the close.
A public notice invites attendance at a church festival with an arranged program and free admission. Mus J. B Jones and Mus N. Alker are listed as organizers amid promises of entertaining offerings and plenty of food for all attendees.
Washington January 10 Congress battles over army reorganization and the ship subsidy bill. Opponents use filibuster tactics while supporters argue the subsidy will build U S ships and create jobs. New York Reform Club letters boost anti shipping bill campaign and sway public opinion.
Lost breastpin with a gold stone is missing and should be returned to the Journal office. Last seen around 78-26.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach trouble and related disorders. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify blood, nourish nerves, and build brain and body, citing a testimonial from W H Braswell of McAdenville North Carolina. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are recommended as a laxative in use with Discovery.
The next lecture in the course features Dr John on Friday January 11 with topic Worther Man. Season tickets for the remaining four lectures are $100 and single tickets cost 60 cents. Last chance to purchase season tickets 73-7b.
Advertisement notes a winter trip to the National Livestock Exposition with a round trip fare of 3765 dollars. Travel is offered via the Great Rock Island Route with agent KF Stewart arranging tickets and details for January 17th departure.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway plans 130 miles of new track in Minnesota. Ellendale is slotted as a key town with extensive facilities listed, while several counties gain markets and services. Local agents Tros H. Brown and Roy J Dopett promote lot sales. Arrival and departure data of the trains are noted.
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