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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
8
A flood in Guanajuato Mexico on July 4th wrecked homes and streets, with death toll estimates from 200 to over 900 and property losses exceeding one million dollars. Rescue efforts under way as authorities restore telegraph service and provide aid.
Personal visits and travels cross Cotter and nearby towns as residents share Fourth of July celebrations. Ed Batterson travels to Muscatine for the holiday while Fred Warfel visits family from Chicago. A newborn is reported and local clairvoyant Mme Swift arrives for readings at Bowman Bros. store rooms.
The flood swept from the river to both city sides as inhabitants fled to higher ground. People drowned while fleeing and in collapsing structures including the Church of San Diego. The United States consulate building flooded to the second story, hotels and mansions wrecked, and looters hunted by authorities. The La Olla dam remained intact after fears of a break.
Eastern railroads report their trains failing to arrive on schedule into Denver due to heavy rains in Nebraska and Kansas. Outbound departures moved slowly, promising delays to destinations along the routes.
The Associated Press reports Sweden has issued an army mobilization order with a proclamation expected within a week. The move aims to bolster any settlement proposal the special committee of the riksdag may present to the Norwegian storthing.
Leander beat Jesus College by a length and three quarters. Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia edged Christ College Cambridge but faced tougher racing than expected at Henley Regatta.
Urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain's remedy for colic cholera and diarrhoea. Claims urgent need and potential to save lives. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The letter from Mrs Sara Wilson of Cincinnati Ohio attests that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her womb trouble after nine months of suffering. She notes relief from pain nervousness and headaches and reports regaining regular monthly periods and strong recommendation for other women. The ad emphasizes the product as a uterine tonic and remedy for female weakness signs like indigestion bloating and backache.
Glen Terry visited the city last evening while Ed Blackwood and family spent the Fourth in Brigston. Cal Long and family visited Westcester yesterday as bread specials at Johnsons offered seven loaves for 25 cents. Laura Rich attended a Brighton ball game and Sam Younkin with family departed for Portland, Oregon. The Rock Island sold 500 tickets to various destinations on the Fourth. Mrs Geo Johnson and family celebrated in West Chester along with Mrs Kuhn. Alex Lytie arrived from Titus and left for Cone to join camping friends.
Round trip tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo offered at half fare. Start dates June 1 to September 30 with return before November 1 1905. Additional special offers include limited daily starts in late June and early July with brief return windows and small add-on credits.
Burlington announces very low rail fares for western trips from Denver area including Pacific Northwest California Yellowstone Cody and Black Hills with return limits up to 90 days. Special side trips by steamer and scenic routes via Billings Denver St Paul and Portland with dates May through September. Contact agent J. E. Kupath for full details and free descriptive literature.
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