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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1901

Page

4

Local visitors greet Crawfordsville families in city tour

Mrs. W. W. McLaughlin of Crawfordsville visited her father W. J. Hamilton on East Main Street. A. L. Phillips and wife of Burlington were in the city en route to visit his sister in Ainsworth.

W. McLaughlin Crawfordsville W. J. Hamilton East Main St A. L Phillips Burlington City Ainsworth Phillips Brighton SS. Wright Keota Gush

Mighty Man Stricken by Malaria Finds Cure in Discovery

J H Kidd of Parmleysville, Wayne Co Kentucky describes a three year malaria ordeal with heart palpitations and weakness. After using five bottles of Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery from June 1895 to May 1898 he recovered fully. The medicine is claimed to cleanse blood, aid digestion and build sound muscle.

J. H. Kidd Parmleysville Wayne Co Dr. Pierce

Iowa Weather Forecast and Local Notes

Iowa forecast calls for generally fair skies with warmer air in the east tonight and Wednesday. Local arrivals include J B Crayne from West Chester and S Huffman from Wyman visiting Washington. Frank Swift returns from Denver after his mother’s death with funeral attendance noted, while John Hoppengardner and W Linton are among others in town. The Poor Relation company traveled to Oskaloosa from Fairfield and settled at Hotel Colenso. Joseph Campbell resumes work in Ottumwa.

Washington, D.C Tom Evenine Iowa Oskaloosa Fairfield Hotel Colenso Joseph Campbell Ottumwa Swift Brick Works

Titus Amendment Tomorrow Faces Supreme Court Argument

Attorney 8 W Brookhart left for Des Moines to attend tomorrow at nine o clock as the Titus Amendment is set for argument before the Supreme Court. Brookhart is the appellant in the case stirring statewide discussion.

8. W. Brookhart Des Moines Supreme Court Brookla T M. W. Bailey Iowa City Bailey Remley Brookhart

Highland man suffers severe grinder accident

Geo Grecian of Highland township was struck by a feed grinder yesterday at three o clock. His arm was drawn into the machine up to the elbow, causing heavy blood loss. He traveled to his home to tell his family and remains incoherent between brief periods of consciousness. A Riverside doctor and an Iowa City physician were consulted with amputation possible. He is about forty and the son of William Grecian of this city.

Geo. Grecian Highland Township Three O'Cock Riverside Lowa City William Grecian

Philippine cigars brightening Tom Wilson Christmas gifts

QO. J. Wilson now shares Philippine cigars with friends a Christmas present from Capt Goedecke of the 4th Infantry near Manila. The package was misrouted through Washington causing a late delivery but the cigars remain prized for their aroma and quality.

QO. J. Wilson Apt Goedecke S4ith Infantry Manila Goedecke Jacksonville Wilson Washington, D.C

Prairie hay shipment reaches feed store amid high prices

John McCall received prairie hay from western Iowa for his feed store trade. Straight timothy is scarce and sells up to 810 50 per ton on the square, while prairie hay shipments are unusual to meet demand.

John McCall Iowa

My Friend from India Comedy Draws Road Audiences

A breezy touring comedy praised for its clean humor and bright energy. The show called My Friend from India delivers lively performances and broad laughs from start to finish, pleasing road audiences this season.

India

Queen Victoria Flatlines Toward Death at Osborne

Reports from Cowes Isle of Wight say Queen Victoria remains gravely ill with brief awakenings and fleeting consciousness. Royal family actions centered in Osborne House as physicians use strong stimulants to sustain life while awaiting Prince of Wales and Emperor William.

Cowes Isle of Wight Queen Victoria Osborne House Williun Associated Press Prince of Wales William

Queen Victoria Near End Sparks Global Sympathy

Reports from London and abroad describe medical teams monitoring Queen Victoria as her condition worsens. Officials in Canada Newfoundland and Australia express sorrow while European editors debate imperial fate and Kruger denies sending telegrams.

Queen Victoria’s reign and influence across nations

Townsend surveys Victoria’s life from her ascension to her death, praising her motherhood, restraint, and constitutional rule. He traces her lineage from Norman roots, notes her private life, and highlights her role in diplomacy, culture, and state finances, naming peers and nations connected to her era. He contrasts her with rivals and remarks on royal expenditures and family.

Elizabeth Anne Victoria Prince of Wales Melbourne Alice of Hesse Duke of Albany Leopold Duke of Clarence Peel Russell Derby Aberdeen Palmerston Disraeli Gladstone Salisbury England United States Holy Land India Masons Baron Stockman Albert Prussia Germany George Alfred Townsend

Markets Close Mixed Across Grains Livestock

Chicago quotes show mixed grain values with corn and oats firming, wheat firm, and May pork and lard trading near prior levels. Live stock at East Buffalo and St Louis reflects steady to mixed demand with hogs and cattle varying by category and region.

Chicago Board of Trade Texas Batelo Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission East Buffalo

Sigourney residents attend Poor Relation performance

Mr and Mrs Shapfer and Mrs Stalker of Sigourney arrived last night to attend the Poor Relation performance and left for their home this morning.

Shapfer

Mrs Kate Nelson Leaves After Visit With Fred Anderson

Mrs Kate Nelson formerly Anderson has left Colfax after visiting with Fred Anderson and his wife for several days.

Kate Nelson Nee Anderson Fred Anderson Colfax

A Poor Relation at the Graham Delights an Enjoying Audience

A well pleased crowd saw the play last night, noting it had appeared before without dampening approval. Mr Keenan delivered a silent yet powerful performance, with calm restraint and firm control as the production closed in good order. The small performers in the final folka were charming and the entire cast earned praise for a consistently entertaining show.

Keenan Graham NASA Folka

Peculiar Farm Accident Injures Zeber Farm Resident

Ray Stewart of the Zeber farm northeast of the city suffered a painful accident while chasing a cow. A six foot board slipped, struck his breast, broke, and hit his groin, leaving him unable to move a limb. His physician says recovery depends on avoiding infection. Several city friends visited today.

Ray Stewart Zeber

illness reaches Rock Island as typhoid fever spreads

Mr and Mrs Wid Shearer receive word from Mr and Mrs Frank Lamphere that their son Lloyd is very ill with typhoid fever. They have two doctors and a nurse. There are over one hundred cases in Rock Island. Doctors say he will have a fever run but do not deem his condition alarming. Friends vow support.

Wid Shearer Frank Lamphere Rock Island Lloyd

Iowa counties seek sales of Young's Nail Seed and Plant disinfectant

An advertisement promises nationwide distribution across Iowa counties to sell Young's Nail Seed and Plant disinfectant to farmers. It claims protection against pests and per acre yield increases, with a mailing address in Alexis Illinois for agency inquiries. Also notes a rent listing for a large furnished room in the Rookery building.

Iowa Alexis Ill

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J. B Crayne West Chester S. Huffman Wyman J. T. Thompson W. A .Chrilcote A. Ferguson John Stevenson Thornburg Fredonia F. W. Harding J A. Turbott Frank Swift Denver New York Jobin Joe Cripple Creek Lewis Leadville Nora Jane Swift Eizabeth McCourt Laramie Wyoming Mary Ellen Swift Garry Owen Iona H L N. W Oklahoma John Hoppengardner South Side W. ©. Linton The Bankers Life Ashby Nicola Titus George Grecian Manila Cigars New Washington Friend S. Griffith Owen Weir Cotter J G. Meyers Kalona J R. McKain L Clark Hillsborro Jams Cowyer Twentieth Century Circle Stewart J.O W Coxe Muscacine North Side Mr. Johnson Frank McFarlane Doc” McGugin Okalooosa Frank Hott David Crawford Marion Crawford J. F . Leonard Lass Harvey & Warel's Blair’s Robert Young Monmouth Willard Frew State Penitentiary of Kansas Leavenworth F.C. Lagram Albia Dell H. Duncan Ats Pew Lagrim W. Price Valma Flora Huppengardher Albert Nicola Eft Otromes London Celat Australia Tandon Jan Osborne Montreal Dominion of Canada Toronto Quebec St. Johns Newfoundland Empire Colonial Office Count Gileseppe du Sonnez Berlin Kruger Hague Queen of Scots Virago Henry VIII Henry VII Edward IV William of Normandy Rollo Sorosis Catharine Russia Margaret of Valois George Eliot Charlotte Bronte Harriet Martineau Madonna John Brown Scotland Windsor Castle Tenny Son Dickens Norman McLeod Dean Stanley Bessemer Bulwer Foley Faraday Darwin Tennyson Eugenie Isabella Spain Chicago Grain and Produce St Louis St. Louis Milwaukee Grain Milwauke Niger Nervita Nervita Medical Company Clinton and Jackson Streets Chicaco Illinois J. H. Stewart West Side Sq Singer Sincer Manufacturing Co W. T. Harris United States Commissioner of Education York Windsor Columbia Windsor Grocery Harry McCall Ance Col. Bell Episcopal Church Journal W. Farris Them Standard Oil Company C. W. Farris J. B. Randal Postoffice
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