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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
2
In Washington the case of Kate McCartney against the City moved swiftly as jurors, including several named Georges, were impaneled and witnesses testified on the July 21 1900 sidewalk accident on East Jefferson Street. Expert doctors described lasting injuries and the plaintiff detailed pain and mobility loss since the incident.
The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a meeting tomorrow at 2:30 PM at their regular meeting place.
A farewell social gathering in honor of Rev H R Scark and family will be held at the Presbyterian church next Monday evening. All are invited. Also advertise 10¢ pies from Johnson's bakery. W C Williamson of Amherst VA reports relief from back pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
A public installation of Degree of Honor officers was held last evening at the A O U W Hall led by Mrs Mollie Wiles of Muscatine Grand Lady of Honor. After a short secret session a luncheon followed with phonograph music by Henry Knecht. Officers installed include Mrs Nora Long Mrs Nellie Davis Mrs Sadie Minick Mrs Carrie Wilbur Mrs Bertha Sheets and Mrs Mary Squires.
Des Moines reports Gov A B Cummins sworn in at 2 30 p m before 5000 attendees at the Auditorium. The parade along the streets featured state militia and lawmakers, with U S Senators Allison and Dolliver in carriages. Lt Gov Milliman opened the ceremonies and Chief Justice Ladd administered the oath. The governor gave his inaugural address and then left for the state house with legislators. A reception followed at the state house. In a separate caucus, Iowa Democrats nominated Judge F E H Thayer and John J Seerley for U S Senate to oppose Allison and Dolliver. Thomas Lambert presided. silver vs gold sentiments not discussed. Thayer is a sound money Democrat. Seerley less clear. T J Phillips received three votes for governor nomination. A State Normal School trustee seat was also chosen, with Ex Senator W A McIntyre elected by 22 to 6.
In Niles Michigan on January 17 neighbors report Samuel Weyburn an 85 year old Civil War veteran from Millersburg Indiana died after a stroke. His wife and three stepsons allegedly refused medical aid and buried him in potter’s field amid claims of extreme parsimony despite his pension and back pay. Threats have been made against the stepsons as the community protests the death.
Samuel Morrison assistant cashier of the Fletcher National bank died in Casa Dena California after a year of illness consumption. He was secretary of the Indiana State Bankers Association and of the Indianapolis Bankers' Association. He married Miss Kauffman of Marquette Michigan a year ago.
A flavor focused ad extols the beef pork mutton and veal offered to customers claiming unusually pleasant taste and juicy texture. It encourages readers to try the meats for themselves.
The Washington hosted ball at the American legation attended by Prince Charles of Sweden and Princess Ingeborg. Separately Ottawa census data report Canada’s population as 5,860,606 in 1901, up 536,425 in the decade. A raft from the ill fated steamer Walla Walla brings ashore remains and papers identifying waiter W. J. Shiel.
Charles Chipp clerk for the comptroller’s bureau of assessments and arrears pleaded guilty to four grand larceny indictments and one forgery count. Judge Foster sentenced him to not less than one year and not more than five years at Sing Sing on the hard labor term. In Louisville a Daughters of the Confederacy committee began an active campaign against the play Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
The Milwaukee Central Railroad gains control of the bridge over the Missouri River, affecting the Omaha Bridge and connecting terminal tracks. Omaha officials and railroad interests respond to the change in control and assess future operations and maintenance implications.
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