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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
4
In Terre Haute on January 23 Bert Starkey throttled his mule during a drive in a coal mine and removed the animal’s tongue in a fit of anger. He left to evade arrest but returned when mining officials declined to press charges, boasting of the act.
The report lists various events including a court fining a man $200 and fifty days in jail, Mayor Van Wyck refusing to half-mast the flag for Queen Victoria, Wisconsin cheese makers in Madison, Princeton avoiding inauguration participation, Judge Tuley becoming Chicago Iroquois Club president, B G Lake sentenced in London for misappropriation, R N Olson charged with starting a fatal Minneapolis fire, Robert Dawson renouncing allegiance in Chicago and becoming naturalized, Mrs Mary B E Lease injuring her knee in New York, Rev Father J Lennert held up and stabbed in New Orleans, and W E Woody found in Joliet.
Yesterday in Des Moines the beil parents and supporters of the test amendment argued before the supreme court. W Batley spoke for about three quarters of an hour followed by 8S W. Brooknart closing in favor of the amendment and a literal construction. A B Cummins and Milton Remley argued for the opposite and the court's decision is awaited with keen public interest. Local representatives spoke well and the Des Moines Capital noted mixed reactions from senators and attorneys.
Last evening at the Coppock residence two weddings took place. Stella Coppock wed Richard Faris of Keota and Benjamin Coppock married Melinda Buros of our city. Rev John Stafford officiated at 6 o clock under a decorated arch. The brides wore silk gowns in white and cream and guests offered congratulations before a generous supper.
Workmen from the Washington Illuminating Company addressing a gas main leak on East Main Street were overcome by gas. The leak, located between Epteopil Chapel and Teows's home, caused a loss of 700 cubic feet per hour for about 30 hours, with the main disconnected above and below the leak cutting off supply to Golahise's residence.
Pines laid today for two gas lamps to flank the Narow Gauge depot. The lamps will illuminate a dark area for passengers arriving on late trains. Two new jets were fitted inside the depot to improve interior lighting.
Weather records show a 88 degree swing over fourteen hours while Des Moines area figures, including Messrs Bailey and Krockbart, report divided sentiment among lawyers judges newspapers and politicians on Titus amendment. Local notices note farm sale near Rock Island for 86000 with a boot payment of 4000.
Miss Bessie Southwick visits Washington today. Crawfordsville band to play Olds Jan 29. A Jan 30 social at Dewey schoolhouse with fishponds shadow-pictures and a box supper. Nels Clark and D R Griffith ill. Mrs Church of Kansas visiting. G G Ebner sells 70 acre North of Ainsworth to Mark Campbell for 70 dollars per acre. Mrs White critically ill. T J Nicholson Sr seriously sick.
An Iowa listing promotes Young’s National Seed and Plant disinfectant to farmers with claims it repels pests and protects corn crops. The notice offers an agency address at lock box 303 Alexis Illinois and mentions per acre insurance against pests.
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures weak lungs and lingering coughs during a rainy day meeting. It cites Mrs. Ida F. Edwards of Sterling Utah who says four bottles cured her cough. Readers are invited to write to Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York for private correspondence and guidance.
A major blaze roared through Montreal's business district last night causing destruction to dozens of firms. The Board of Trade building was destroyed and officials estimate losses in the millions as firemen fought the tornado of flames.
General Kitchener disposes forces in a semicircular formation with the extreme left on the sea to encircle the Boers. Columns move in sync across front. Among captured letters is one from General Hertzog to President Steyn seeking 1 000 unmarried young men to enter Cape Colony and attack recruits.
Funeral exercises were held yesterday at the Presbyterian church in Highland Park Chicago for Professor Elisha Gray the noted electrical inventor who died in Newtonville Massachusetts Monday The body was conveyed to his former home in Highland Park upon arrival in Chicago.
The article discusses Edward VII and remarks on Victorian social circles noting that Victoria rarely had intimate friends. It mentions Mme Albani being kept at length and hints at Queen Alexandra's friendships and rivalries, framed as a continued column note from page 1.
The passage traces Alexandra’s evolving role and temperament changing from Victoria’s era, noting her charm and strict court life, plus the Prince of Wales and Duke of York. It covers George Frederick Albert’s naval career, education by Rev. Dalton, growth as heir, and the royal couple’s democratic reputation and public popularity amid the Boer War pull.
London reports King Edward VII's oath as king of the United Kingdom and emperor of India. He entered London in state at Victoria station, greeted by subdued crowds and carried to St James's Palace in a gilded coach. The Privy Council and cabinet attended the oath, pledging governance by law and parliamentary wisdom.
The king announced he would take the title Edward VII reflecting his mother’s wishes and aiming to honor Prince Albert while serving as monarch. He noted the prince’s renown, while acknowledging the duty to be worthy of the position. The Duke of York will be Duk e of Cornwall and the Princess of Wales becomes princess royal.
The report notes events moved from Cowes to London as Osborne House becomes a house of mourning. King’s departure was quiet and without pomp, with Queen Victoria’s body embalmed and placed in the dining room. Two officers guard outside while two Indian attendants remain inside in mourning surroundings.
The Queen’s passing casts a deep sorrow over Cowes with crowds of servants tenants and townspeople viewing the tranquil body in repose at Osbourne House. The scene is simple and intimate as locals recall her personal regard for them and her kindness to the estate. No funeral details have been announced.
Attorney J. Wilson arrives in Des Moines on business and plans to return home tonight.
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