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A man suffers a broken limb in a mishap near the city gates. Witnesses describe the incident as a sudden fall, with medical responders arriving to provide first aid and transport.
31 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
1
A man suffers a broken limb in a mishap near the city gates. Witnesses describe the incident as a sudden fall, with medical responders arriving to provide first aid and transport.
The Weather column predicts rain tonight with colder air in the west, followed by generally fair conditions on Saturday. The page then shifts to local items: Neiswanger & Son fix up rooms above their restaurant to open a first class hotel. a birthday social at Mr. and Mrs. White raises 68.41 for the church furnishing fund. Mike Lombardo avoids military service after a Palma band celebration in Washington. an Omaha optician fraud claim about eyesight with an Ottawa chiropodist link. George Dempsey receives an unsolicited Des Moines ticket agent offer. Joe Daniels markets landau rides for ladies. various ads and notices including milk cow for sale and details on a stage production starring John Dillon with dates and ticket prices. a Rev. Sam Jones lecture appeal. West Chester literary society activities. rabbit hunt results in Washington. and a report of Charlie Nudigate injured in Clinton, Missouri.
Dubuque and Oskaloosa items detail a rushed wedding to halt an arrest, alibi attempts in a fatal operation case, a suicide after insanity, a fire destroying a farm house, gas meter debates in Waterloo, and pension updates for Iowa residents. Names include Maquoketa, Dubuque, Davenport, Ottumwa, Sioux City, and Waterloo, with charges, alibi claims, and local officials noted.
Mrs. Alice Sprague sister of Capt. J. D. Glasgow and Mrs. Lytle died this morning after a illness of consumption. The body will be brought to the city for burial and funeral time is not yet set. Henry Berdo of the Heights fell and broke his limb this morning and was treated by Drs Burroughs and Stewart. prognosis cautious due to age.
Special invitations are extended to men who have never been satisfied with other tailors. J W Babk offers tailored garments, personal fittings, and refined service to meet discerning standards.
Webster City dispatch notes that J. J. Barger, once confined in a Central American prison, is reportedly returning home. Telegrams from Monroe dated Zacapa say Victory and both Bargers are coming home. Also mentioned is R. W. Barger in Guatemala and J. S. Scott of Arrapahoe visiting his daughter Ethmer Robinson. Scott owns a large stock ranch.
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