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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
4
Memoranda for a lost pocket book with small sum, a missing gold cuff button, found items with reward and return instructions. Also notices for sale, rent, and employment including a good organ for sale and a room to rent in a local lodging house. Includes contact directions at the JOURNAL office and Frank Webb lead for the homestead sale.
Mrs W R Adair wife of Dr Adair formerly of this city in Kearney Neb died at about one o clock this afternoon after two years of ill health. She was born in this city daughter of James Dawson. The funeral plans are not set and the body may be brought here for interment. She leaves a husband two children Willie and Nellie and many relatives and friends.
Sheriff Teeter and Deputy Black recovered the stolen horse buggy and harness borrowed from A. S. McKee two weeks earlier by Curt Tallerdays and William Mount. The horse and harness were sold in Moline and the buggy traded in Muscatine. Wm Moffit returned voluntarily claiming intoxication clouded his knowledge of the theft. Tallerdays remains at large. he is tied to Anthony Balel and family. Ottumwa notes discuss a Milwaukee cut-off delay amid stock market moves.
The Miksch family reunion drew fifty seven attendees at Mrs. Susan Miksch home on July 4. Frank and Fred Bheitle of Muscatine attended with friends. Various residents traveled to nearby towns for work and visits, and a Woodmen Hall threshers meeting occurred in the afternoon. A hay baron dance hosted about twenty couples last night with a pleasant evening and social arrivals included Mrs. Harry Davis and Mrs. Henry Knecht's family visiting Crawfordsville.
Mortimer Nye former Indiana governor and Democratic leader died after delivering a Fourth of July speech in La Port. Prince Von Hohenlohe, former German chancellor, also reported dead. In Donsol Sorogouia region Ballarmier and 200 infantry forced across mountains. 214 weapons surrendered to Col Went at All Bay. 500 boys and girls requested by Allen's Delicatessen.
A cryptic exchange from a New York Evening page hints at a theatrical stunt where a performer claims to “nail his shadow down,” suggesting a bold, moves-limited act in a public setting.
Edward Windsor, after his father refused him a team for a drive, obtained a shotgun from his room at the Windsor hotel in Milford Delaware and fired into Thomas B. Windsor’s breast in the barroom. Physicians report the father will die. The assailant escaped.
Mason City Iowa July 6 Postal Clerks Kendall and McKensele of St Paul were killed. Express messenger M C Sleath was badly hurt. Baggageman John Morgan and conductor S B Chapman were slightly injured in the Iowa Central wreck near Hampton Thursday.
The Cassel Germany based grain drying company collapses following the suspension of Leipziger bank. Reports indicate international financial strain impacting operations and triggering a broader market reaction.
An appeal extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a lifesaving remedy for severe coughs and lung issues. The advertisement claims it strengthens weak lungs, halts hemorrhage, and restores weight, noting it contains no alcohol opium cocaine or narcotics. A testimonial from Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman praises its use in 1898 for his daughter and urges others to try the medicine.
An advertised remedy Dr Kay’s Lung Balm claims to cure coughs flu bronchitis sore throat croup and whooping cough without upsetting the stomach. Available at Temple Pharmacy Stewart Pharmacy Cook Sherman and Columbia Pharmacy.
A committee of seven prominent clergymen from Denver denounces Judge Palmer for tying up the city police by injunction. They mail Governor Orman and Palmer a letter urging support for the judiciary and protest the permanent injunction, blaming saloon interests for the proceedings.
July 6 Henley final saw the University of Pennsylvania oarsmen lose the Grand Challenge cup to Leander Rowing Club by a scant length in 7 04 5. It was hailed as the greatest British waters contest with cheers for both crews as spectators praised Penn after a hard ride. Coach Ellis Ward credited the victors as best rowers.
Burlington Iowa July 6 the Iowa state bicycle meet drew spectators for good times in all races. The tri state championship mile was won by Gamble of Burlington in 2:45 with Dough erty Beckford Iowa second and Duesenbery Ottumwa third. The five mile handicap went to Kepple Keokuk in 13 224 seconds with Duesenbery second and Morris Burlington third.
Senator Charles W. Fairbank spoke to over 6000 people in Winona Lake Ind on July 4 1910. Excursions came from many directions but farmers stayed home to tend a record breaking wheat crop and a fast growing corn. He was hailed as the next president of the United States.
R G Dun & Co reports a week of conservatism amid labor troubles yet busy retail and wholesale trade with fair profits. Textile markets improve in the east while crops and rains boost midwest harvests. Manufacturing pauses due to weather and strikes. footwear and leather show mixed demand. woolens, worsteds, and cotton demand rise. Domestic failures for 1901 show 5,759 with $55.8 million liabilities. manufacturing defaults 1,265 totaling $21.7 million. traders 4,189 with $24.9 million.
President and Mrs. McKinley left Washington for Canton to spend the hot term, with possible Buffalo exposition visit and a trip back to Washington. They were joined by Secretary Cortelyou Dr. Rixey and White House attaches. Mrs. McKinley showed signs of recent illness but boarded the train swiftly as crowds gathered.
The list shows results from the National League, American League, and Western Association. Cincinnati beat Boston 4 to 3, Pittsburg defeated New York 13 to 2, Chicago topped Brooklyn 12 to 6, St. Louis beat Philadelphia 8 to 2, and Boston won against Washington 2 to 1, with Philadelphia taking Baltimore 5 to 3, Cleveland losing to Milwaukee 6 to 2, and Detroit defeating Chicago 8 to 4. In the Western Association Toledo Fort Wayne 5 Toledo 4 in ten innings, Grand Rapids Dayton 5 to 4, Marion Wheeling 4 to 3, and Columbus Indianapolis 5 to 2.
Frank Feine, one of the Italians who assaulted the Hidenaur family with stilts Thursday across the river, was captured in bushes along the river yesterday after a desperate struggle. Senator Hanna left his Cleveland home for New York to talk to J Pierpont Morgan.
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