10 Jul 1894
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1894
Page
1
W. S. Spencer will be at the Singer Sewing Machine office after June II to repair all kinds of sewing machines at hard times prices.
The Ottumwa Courier endorses a law requiring corporations and their employers to arbitrate differences before an official board. It argues such a statute would end strikes and help correct evils of the competitive system. John Hanson Craig, weighing over 700 pounds, died at Danville Illinois on June 25. He was born in Iowa City and was well known there for years as a traveling exhibitor in dime museums and fairs.
Campbell and Bowman advertise cheap butter with a money back guarantee. A would be robber bored into Casey and Whittaker's money drawer last night but found no cash, only a silver watch left untouched. No clue to the culprit. Shaving without pain at the Alcove.
Special reports from Cuicano and nearby towns indicate railroads see gradual recovery with passenger routes resuming and some freights hampered. A 65 car meat train moved under militia guard as federal grand jury sessions begin. Denver hints at possible indictment of Debs. United Mine Workers remains cautious while supporting the ARU, and reinforcements arrive as tensions persist.
George M. Pullman reiterates that his company has nothing to arbitrate, a stance stated in a Chicago report dated July 10. The issuer confirms the ongoing impasse with workers and signals no concession forthcoming.
Special report notes General McCook declares martial law in Colorado ending the strike. Ohio Toledo Wheeling and Lake Erie employes briefly strike then seek Debs' permission to return. John J. Hanrahan, vice grand master of the Locomotive Firemen, arrested in Chicago on interference charges. He posted $3,000 bond and is a Democratic congressional candidate. Grand Master Arthur urges Santa Fe engineers to act regardless of crew union status. Pittsburg division railroad men to ignore strike orders.
A young drummer, admiring a smart woman who loves the classics, asks what monument would suit him as they pass a marble yard. She replies with a witty line about needing a monument more lasting than brass, reflecting her thoughtful perspective.
W. M. Thompson promotes a plan to hang a yellow card for bake shop deliveries or curbside service. The note mentions ice cream and large cakes available by special order and urges patrons to try the plan to avoid carrying bread home.
A Iowa City Herald item notes G. T. Mathews reports a River Junction bridge project approved by two county boards. Letting of contracts is July 18 with construction soon after and a plan for a $1,000 bridge ready to cross before snow flies.
An 1880s classified-style ad lists Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh, endorsed by West & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvin of Toledo. Also notes Henry Knecht moving to Crail's store offering custom pants from $4.50 to $12 and suits $17 to $35.
Bargains in Faris real estate offer Sacre Rolling Prairie Farm at $5 per acre, 120-acre prairie farm at $40, and 500-acre Fine Prairie Farm at $500 per acre. A modern 2-story house with two lots priced $1600. Quick possession this spring and easy payments. Several other good trades listed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.