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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
4
Laredo Texas January 17 Special telegram reports a quake in City Chipansingo Guerrero state causing severe damage and about six hundred deaths. Passenger steamer stranded today but passengers and crew landed safely by breeches buoy. Other local news notes from Mexico City disaster.
Special Pere Marquette steamer No. 3 is on the beach at Ludington Michigan after a seventy five mile an hour gale. The nine passengers and crew of thirty five in lumber were rescued in breeches buoy.
Crawfordsville Jan 14 local notes report Booth Tarkington, Indiana-born author, age thirty-one, deeply connected to his home state. Also listed are social updates from Crawfordsville residents, travel notes, and upcoming events including a High School Band Concert seat sale at Carris Pharmacy.
Martin Yockey appeared before Judge Scott this afternoon. The judge informed him he has evidence tied to statements about his testimony before the grand jury and set a nine o clock tomorrow morning deadline to respond to the charge.
Andy Ferguson plans a trip to the old Kansas region Wilcon county next Tuesday. Those wishing to accompany him should notify at once. Excursion rate is 1365 dollars to Fredouta and return.
Mrs Norton and her pupils with the Presbyterian choir present a concert at the opera house tonight. The event, prepared with much time, aims to delight Washington music lovers and offers admission at 10 15 and 25 cents.
Washington weather forecast for today and tomorrow calls for rain or snow flurries with warmer air in the east and cooler air to the southwest. Local visitors include Mrs. Rudolph Warfel of Dubuque now in California, Burnette of Wayland, Miss Maud Neff of Wayland, Mautin of Davenport, and H. B. Ward of Chicago. Mrs Sickles’ home is under quarantine for smallpox concerns, with the note that a recent Epworth League social did not occur and the risk is minimal.
Judge Grosscup ruled the city may regulate gas rates and other public utilities, allowing a 7 cent rate challenge as potentially too low. Mayor Harrison welcomed the decision, noting municipal power over telephone and electric rates as well.
The Gallant House in Fond du Lac Wisconsin valued at $20000 was partly destroyed by fire and Assistant Fire Chief Michael McGrath was seriously hurt by a fall from the roof. The business district of Arapaho County seat in Custer County Nebraska was wiped out by fire with losses around $50000.
Grace Crawford organized a surprise party for her parents with about twenty five friends. She lured her mother out to fit a dress, while Grace handled refreshments and fun. The event sparked joyous scenes as guests cheered and music filled the gathering.
Under manager Robert N Loomis the act will perform a clean comedy show titled Old Dan Tucker in Graham next Thursday January 23rd. It promises clever specialties songs and dances with a new route change. Seat sales begin Monday.
Price of admission is 25 cents for any part of the house. Seats go on sale Saturday at Clarris Pharmacy.
The Fraternal Aid society announces a meeting at their hall next Saturday night. All members are urged to attend for important business.
The author of The Gentleman From Indiana and Beaucaire has announced he will run for public office. Iris classmates at Princeton recall his versatility, noting he was the most adaptable in his class and now plans to seek a political role.
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