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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1910
Page
4
A government engineer believes a private firm will proceed with building a dam at Keokuk Iowa despite public doubts. The note comes amid speculation on regional water infrastructure plans and potential impacts on nearby communities.
Keokuk Iowa January 18 Major Montgomery Meigs United States government engineer in charge of the Mississippi river district visited the Illinois side and said the start by the Keokuk and Hamilton Water Power company in harnessing the Mississippi by a giant dam is bona fide not just to keep the franchise which ends February 9. He will file a report to the war department on the project after inspecting the site and questioning the work.
A crash between the westbound Overland Limited and the eastbound fast train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near Keystone injures nine seriously and kills two passengers. The dead include Mrs Louis Zeer of Cleveland Texas and brakeman Ralph Morrow of Marion Ja. The wreck leaves both engines wrecked and cars badly damaged with several others injured including L A Griffin of Chicago and newsboy Carl Prasfes of Burlington Wisconsin.
Miss Laura Phillips of the State Agricultural College urges consolidation across Iowa townships. Her Des Moines corn show talk highlights domestic science displays and lecture rooms resembling a county fair. Sae county township votes for consolidation as ten schools are already supported. Some districts report only a few pupils and $40 monthly teacher pay, yet sentiment grows toward statewide adoption.
Leonard Lewis a DuBuque resident and cigar store worker died at St Josephs Mercy hospital after an inmate Rev John Smith struck him with a chair at the asylum. Smith who has spent seven years in the institution and monastery is confined. Lewis aged twenty one son of Mr and Mrs John C Lewis resided on Rock street born in Oskaloosa.
Des Moines reports W. W. Marsh of Waterloo will announce as a Democratic candidate for congress in Iowa's Third district, challenging incumbent Charles E. Pickett. The reapportioned district, nicknamed the monkey wrench district for its shape, leans strongly Republican with little chance for the Republican nominee to lose in November.
Otto Nickling, 40, is jailed in LeMars charged with murdering Delvars Church and mortally wounding his brother Elmer after a quarrel at Fritz Roepke's farm in Lincoln Township. Nickling retrieved a shotgun on returning home and opened fire following a prior expulsion from the house. an inquest will be held.
Audubon groups across the country launch a sweeping relief campaign to feed storm bound birds during icy sleet and heavy snow. Volunteers including children are urged to clear feeding grounds, scatter grain and fat, provide bird bread and school yard food lines, with funds and instructions distributed from the National Association of Audubon Societies in New York.
The passage expresses a hope to provide tangible help to dying birds across the continent. It reflects concern for wildlife and a commitment to action, though specific programs or organisms are not detailed in the readable text.
The funeral for Mrs. C. C. Clifton was held at her Clifton residence north of town with Rev. A. S. Smith officiating. S. W. Neal spoke briefly, A. N. Alberson sang two solos, and pallbearers included Neal, Alberson, Samuel Neil, George Foster, I. K. Beal, and Andy McGuire. Interment was at Elm Grove cemetery.
A pie supper is planned at the Jackson Center school house seven miles northeast of town on Wednesday evening January 19. Everyone is invited to attend.
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy quickly cures colic and diarrhoea. Used for many years and well known for its cures. For sale by D J Ross and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Promotion for Zemo as a cure for eczema and skin disorders sold by McElhinney Drug Co. The ad claims the product cleanses germ life and poisons from the skin and can be used on infants. Mr. McElhinney offers a booklet on skin diseases and home treatment details.
Mrs. Kate Waters of Lenoir declares Cardui, the woman’s tonic, strengthened her after a two week wash. The ad claims the tonic builds strength, relieves headaches and backache, and has helped thousands in 50 years. It urges writing Chattanooga Medicine Co. for instructions and a 64 page book.
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Traveling Men's association convention elects directors J A Gunn Al Thomas Walter St John Milo Ward and R A Barrowman. It endorses Governor Carrolls call for a March 8 9 state good roads convention and backs the national rivers and harbors congress. George Hamilton narrowly loses reelection as director.
Des Moines in January reports a live debate as the board of control and executive council plan to resolve expense accounts for board members. The council blocked payments for travel to and from homes and for hotel stays in Des Moines. Dan Emery says an adjustment is likely. The matter was referred to the attorney general and may go to court if needed.
Crossed electric wires from a sleet storm injure Mrs. Charles R. Wilson in the northwest part of Marshalltown. She touched an electric lamp, stood on a furnace register, and received a full shock after turning the switch. She lost consciousness as the lamp pulled from the socket and fell to the floor.
Des Moines January 18. Drake University basketball captain Ernest Cave has submitted his resignation to the athletic board. The move takes effect immediately though further details remain unavailable.
The player was ruled ineligible after a remark about playing summer baseball in President H. M. Bell's office. Cave, star forward last year and noted baseball pitcher, is replaced by Witter who has been declared eligible and may succeed him.
In Muscatine on January 18 Rev. W. H., pastor of the Congregational church, was charged by information in a justice court with assault on Clyde Rebelisky a 12 year old Sunday school member. The incident grew from a snowball fight between the minister and several boys that started playfully but escalated.
Pittsburg January 18 Sam Langford the Boston middleweight boxer meets Montana Jack Sullivan in a six round bout at the Empire Athletic Club Langford tipped as favorite and noted for difficulty in securing matches despite strong showings and word he may contend for a heavy weight title.
Boston January 18 Jack Twin Sullivan will face Frank Krauss in a ring bout staged by the Armory Athletic Association.
In Lexington on January 18 officers of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders association say the past season was exceptionally prosperous and prospects look for an even better year. Secretary Wilson has spent a month arranging future stakes attracting much attention.
James Henry Silent Smith famed eccentric will auction his 871 Fifth Avenue mansion and art collection valued at over a million. The sale, managed by the American Art Association, will feature paintings sculptures and other costly furnishings, to be sold to the highest bidder this week starting this afternoon.
Miss Winifred Anderson of Washington was a guest at the C R Duncan and George Parkin homes Sunday. She works for George N Paul company at Washington and is remembered by many of the local young people who knew her when she lived here.
Leonard Trotter recently arrived in town from Lyon Massachusetts where he has worked with an electric company for two years. After a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs W T Trotter he will move on to Denver Colorado where he has been transferred.
O H Dunlap was at Washington last week and again this week helping to grind out the grist of county business that the county supervisors have to meet in January.
George Saur left Monday evening for Newton and Des Moines to attend the State meeting of Mutual Insurance Association. He is described as an enthusiastic worker for mutual insurance and a fine officer. The Kalona News notes Jake Miller, formerly of Kalona, who with his mother moved to Slu dro, Oklahoma, has married Miss May Marcrum of that place on December 26. The Kalona News extends best wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.
A pair of gold rimmed glasses was left at the Journal office in East Washington and a reward is offered for their return. Contact the Journal office at 8812 for details.
Walter A. Leet wed Elizabeth Newton and Howard Bower married Nellie Stamp in today’s license grants. The Misses Hutchinson and Nichols, High school teachers, were off duty due to grippe illness.
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