25 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1896
Page
1
Reports from St Louis describe the Popocrat convention with delegates detailing platform highlights and preliminary votes. Observers note speeches by key figures and crowd reactions amid ongoing committee work and scheduled sessions through the week.
The St Louis camp meeting reports the Populist convention in session with Bryan receiving multiple state seconds while Donnelly for Minnesota and Norton for Illinois are named in nominations. Mrs Lease addresses the gathering as Coxey is briefly floated after Donnelly refuses to withdraw.
Rev Washington of Monmouth Illinois conducts camp meeting at Hayes' grove south west of the square. Grounds are in excellent shape and weather favorable. Musical features attract interest as Washington residents are set to enjoy melodies. Misses Finney and Mr Whitefield of Galesburg Illinois are present with three more visiting singers joining the chorus.
Early risers from Company D march to No. 15 Rock Island train via Eldon for a one week encampment at Camp Houtin. Twelve companies under Lieut. Jackson gather with Gov. Drake expected. regimental details list all towns and manpower amid notes of staff changes and social visits.
Christian church offers morning and evening services with Rev Clifford Stewart preaching. Morning subject Life of Paul and evening Lives of the Apostles. Union service planned at 2nd U P Church with Rev Allen from Covenanter Church in place of Rev Logue. M E B Church has preaching tomorrow at 12 with theme God’s Embers of powers by the pastor.
Residents on the western outskirts of Washington report missing chickens. Victims say the birds were stripped of feathers in nearby woods and likely sold. One citizen claims to know suspects and says arrests may follow.
The page lists the Wiftth Annual March and various pieces and performers like M.M. Snyder Song and Dance My Darling Laurendean Tricotrin Waltres, Bennett St. Owers Commandery, Maren J.C. Minton Roblidton March Pryor Ladimer Overture, Ocean to Ocean Mapreh, Brooke On the Field, and Mareh 100 with Casey among the entries.
Rev J F Robertson pastor Kirst Methodist Church Muscatine died last night funeral 2 pm Monday at church led by Rev J C W Coxe. He leaves a wife and six children. Items note local residents visiting and various city happenings including band concert and Camp Our Own plans.
One hundred dollar reward offered for unrecoverable catarrh cure. Endorsed by J. Cheney and partners West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle and testimonials available from Toledo druggists.
The forecast predicts warmer temperatures in Iowa with clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. A warm spell is expected to continue with sunshine and higher daytime highs.
Des Moines special report notes M Earl of Earle and Prouty had left knee x rays taken by Dr Schmidt Harpisch and Paul Broeht of Chicago to diagnose a long standing stiffness and possible loose cartilage. Three images captured from front and side and one of the right knee. study to be reviewed by New York specialists.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Remley cites Judge Sanborn in Minneapolis and Iowa City upholding that a scent paper box with ten cigarettes shipped separately is an original package and lawful under interstate commerce. The ruling, though, will not affect Iowa sales as such shipments are unlikely and shipping economics would erode profits. Milvon Riemney comments.
Mrs Atwater of Oskaloosa spoke in chapel yesterday. Miss Ensign discussed travels in Palestine. Dr Tinus, an X ray specialist, appears next week with a bone demonstration. Admission one cent. Harwood's ad runs in today’s poster. Stewart’s west side book store invites normal students to browse desks and stationery. The country teacher who did vital work for little pay is praised by a writer who taught him for $19 a month.
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