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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1903

Page

2

Lunatic Feito Fires at Royal Carriage Aimed at King Alfonso

Madrid Jan 12 Feito the man accused of firing at the royal procession was again examined and deemed monomaniacal. He had previously aimed at the Duke of Sotomayor the grand chamberlain, not the king. The queen mother and Infanta were alarmed while Alfonso remained calm and spoke with officials after the incident.

Madrid Felto Duke of Ful Feito Alfonso Duke of Sotomayor Infanta Feilce Duke of Setemaryer Roosevelt Edward Germany

Coal Famine Sparks Riot as Illinois Town Seizes Train

The Illinois Central coal train bound for Chicago is confiscated by Arcola residents after a week of fuel shortages. City leaders, bankers, pastors, and police help organize the seizure and weigh each load while officials reject purchase offers.

Arcola Its Illinois Central Chicago Central Company Presbyterian Free Methodist Woodward J. R. Reyes First National Bank Thomas Lyons State Bank Edward Baech William Prent Walter Craft

Free trade talk and local sewer and road funding notes

St Paul report highlights James J II urging free trade with Canada for coal lumber and wheat during a National Reciprocity league gathering. The piece also lists municipal sewer road fund payments and loan settlements, plus a brief note on a Chicago hotel shooting and an Andijan quake with minor casualties.

St. Paul Canada James J. II Northern Pacific Securities Company National Reciprocity League Clifford Siften Hil Dominion

Closed incident ends Sullivan county sheriffs clash

Sullivan Indiana reports Sheriff John B Dudley is recognized by the circuit court and county officials for a new term after bond acceptance and oath. Coroner Maxwell asks Governor Durbin how to proceed as Sullivan authorities resist recognition. Durbin reiterates Dudley remains sheriff under law awaiting local acknowledgment.

Sullivan Ind John Dudley Taylor Durbin Indianapolis Maxwell Sullivan County

Fire destroys coal pocket at Eastern Coal on water front

A large pocket containing nearly 3000 tons of coal at the Eastern Coal company on the water front was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.

Providence R. 1 Eastern Coal Company

Bitter cold grips state as temps dip below zero

Milwaukee reporting 2 degrees below zero at 9 p m yesterday. Similar frigid conditions persisted across the state with subfreezing readings noted.

Milwaukee

Chicago Plans 100th Anniversary Celebration

Chicago officials announce a plan for the permanent settlement centennial with an executive committee led by Charles A. Plamondon. The event is scheduled for the latter part of September, with preliminary planning underway.

Chicago Harrison Charlies A. Plamondon

Indiana Woman in East St Louis Takes Own Life

St Louis Jan 12 Mrs Victoria Hines of East St Louis committed death by her own action using carbolic acid Saturday. Mrs Hines recently came from unknown location.

Indiana St. Louis Victoria Hines East St. Louis Hines

Grand jury to probe Chicago coal conspiracy

Judge McEwen charges the 23 jurors to investigate possible coal deal conspiracy to fix supply and prices in Chicago. The chorus of relief funds grows as Mayor Harrison’s drive reaches 2,976 dollars. William D. Ryan of the Illinois state miners' union blames Chicago residents for relying on eastern coal and denounces northern Illinois operators for not aiding relief.

Chicago Washington Roosevelt Grand Pacific Maybeury Detroit Knox McEwen Criminal Court Deneen Harrison Fund For William D. Ryan Illinois State Miners’ Union Illinois

Woman’s Fright Triggers Severe Frostbite Amputation

Milwaukee report says Mrs. William Hudson of Marietta near Prairie Du Chien fled at night in her night robe through snow for protection after a frightful noise. She sustained frostbitten feet so badly damaged that amputation is required. She was alone when awakened and fled to her uncle’s home for safety.

Milwaukee William Hudson Marietta Prairie du Chien

Dean's Ointment Relieves Eczema Says Washington Woman

Mrs A R Savage describes her daughter's seven year battle with eczema on face and hands ending after using Dean's Ointment. She notes a second box was needed and sores disappeared. Foster Milburn Co New York sole agents for the United States. Price 50 cents per box. Remember the name.

A. R. Savage Dean Columbia Foster-Milburn Co N. Y United States

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offer Reward

One hundred dollar reward for any catarrh cure failure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed by Est & Truax Walding Kinnan and Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists. Price 5 cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's family Pills advertised as best.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO P . Toledo F. J. Cheney Est & Truax Toledo O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Fergus Falls woman dislocates shoulder finds relief

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder in a fall. A surgeon relocated it but soreness lingered until her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm which quickly eased the pain. He then recommended it to others and the product was sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Johanna Soderholm Fergus Falls Minn Severa Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Moler Barber College Catalogue Teaches Quick Trade

An illustrated Moler Barber College catalogue from Chicago promotes rapid barber trade instruction mailed free. The flyer lists enrollment details and offers distribution to interested readers.

Moler Barber College Chicago

Oren cont Homeseekers Excursion Tickets on sale Tuesdays

Oren cont promotes cheap round trip tickets to Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and winter tourist points. Tourist cars twice a week to the Pacific coast via Denver and Scenic route. Land agents offer cheap land. one way Colonist Tickets cost little more than half the regular rate. For details contact E G Fox Washington or Morrell Law Gen Pass Agt Burlington Iowa.

Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Chicago National League of West Northwest Southwest Fox Washington Morrell Law

City Bus Line Call Up Phone Number 1

City bus line directs callers to phone Hotel Colenso and leave other numbers. Frank Rogers will handle promptly.

Colenso Frank Rogers

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