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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1903

Page

4

Miller Reinstatement Row Brings Strikes and Protests

Foreman Miller reports for duty at the Government Printing Office amid threats of walkouts by bookbinders and allied unions. The civil service commission issued a reinstatement certificate, while Palmer and Cortelyou say charges against Miller pertain to the printer and are separate from the reinstatement order. A local bookbinders meeting at Odd Fellows hall debated action for hours without disclosure of votes or decisions.

Washington W. A. Miller Government Printing Office Bookbinder Union Palmer Miller Civil Service Jon Bes Civil Service Commission Cortelyou Proctor Meg Elvil Ser Lee Cortelyou Sad Seveta Y Cortelyou Bookbinders' Union International Bbookbinders’ Union Odd Yellows' Hall Arbitration Committee of Union Barrett

Contempt Convictions for Syracuse Moulders

Kiram Powers John Lillis and Otto Benn moulders from Steans shop found guilty of contempt of court by Justice William C Andrews. Powers fined 75 dollars and 30 days, Lillis 50 dollars and 30 days, Benn 50 dollars. Judge Andrews cites right to leave employers and insists on peaceful methods under injunction. Chicago strikers also punished for violating the injunction with fines and jail terms.

Syracuse Kiram Powers John Lillis Otto Benn Steans William C. Andrews Powers Lillis Keng Andrewa Chicago Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Co Holdom John O'Brien A. Mashek Jai Jacob Christianson Charles Evans Fischer John Brent

Milwaukee horse show to become summer fixture

Milwaukee report notes the success of the horse show and plans another event in 1904. Management expects a profitable balance, while a separate South Dakota weather alert records 105 degree heat.

Milwaukee

Gasoline Explosion Endangers Mother and Child in Kewanee

Mrs. Watters and her infant escaped in flames after a gasoline stove exploded in a Kewanee Ill kitchen. Neighbors and two men rushed to aid, extinguishing the blaze with coats and blankets. Both mother and child suffered burns but are expected to recover. The home, owned by Fred Smith, suffered heavy fire damage and repairs are needed.

Watters Anna Nelswanger David Nelswanger Nelsawanger Kewanee Kewanee Holler Company Fred Smith Peter Johnson Mr. Smith Mr. Johnson Missouri

Death of Thomas Whittacre Brother-in-Law of George Grifith

Thomas Whittacre died at his home west of Brighton yesterday forenoon. The funeral was held this afternoon at two o clock. He was buried at Pleasant Plain cemetery. George Whittacre, a son of the deceased, served with Company D.

Thomas Whittacre George Grifith Brighton Pleasant Plain George Whittacre Company D Boys

First Stock Loss in County by Milwaukee Road

A work train at Grace Hill yesterday ran over and killed two pigs for John Buxbaum. Each pig weighed about one hundred pounds. One pig was cut in two, the other ground under the wheels.

Milwaukee Road Grace Hill John Buxbaum

Chamberlains Pain Balmantiseptic aid for wounds

Slight injuries can disable a man and cause days of lost time. Blood poison risk may follow. Chamberlains Pain Balmn antiseptic liniment speeds healing without maturation. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman Miss Anna Hopengardner and Miss Vina Lins visit Iowa City to see a nurse sister. Mrs Gunn and daughter Harriett depart for an eastern tour. they will return for Harriett to resume kindergarten work at Warrensburg Normal School.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Anna Hopengardner Vina Lins Riverside Iowa City W. ©. Gunn Miss Harriett East Massachusetts New Jersey New York Harriett Warrensburg

Polard Changed His Mind Pleometon Matrimonial Case

A sensational case reports James Polard of Pontiac and his bride facing arrest on allegations of illegal marriage and abduction. The mother of the bride, Mrs. Mary Noye of Pootloc, claims the ceremony was invalid and the union improper despite a marriage license and clergyman confirmation.

Pleometon Lebt James Polard Pontiac Mary Noye Pootloc Withllegal Liv Imeton Wind Ponthae

Injunction Sought Over Sulphur Springs Water War

In French Lick Indiana a temporary restraining order is sought by Taoit and others against Toward Gagnon and Baden Lick Sulphur Springs to prevent outside operations that allegedly drain and divert water from the springs. The case names Stith Miles Roland Miler Trait Will W. Caves and the French Lick Springs Hotel company as complainants. Judges Buckirk and Hanna are mentioned in relation to the request. Eleven more bodies are recovered from the Union Pacific mine disaster with identifications listed.

French Lick Buekirk

Denison Becomes Quartermaster in National Guard

Major Franklin A. Denison formerly of the Eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry is appointed quartermaster with the rank of major on General Jas. P. Smiths staff of the Third Brigade National Guard. It marks the first time a colored man has received such an appointment in the states history.

Chicago Franklin A. Denison Eighth Illinoia Volunteer Infantry Jas,ph. Smith Third Brigade L N. G Im.nels National Guard

Wisconsin Oriental Association Holds 23rd Convention

The twenty third annual Wisconsin Oriental Association convention closed a three days session in Superior. Officers elected include President Dr A G Pee of Superior and Secretary Dr W H Mueller of Madison. Mant towoe was chosen as the site for next year’s meeting.

Superior Wis Wisconsin Oriental Aseeecution A. Gi. Pee Superior W. H. Mueller Madison Manttowoe

Colombia presses ratification of canal treaty urged by leaders

A strong pro ratification sentiment spreads across Colombia on July 2 with prominent citizens from major cities and from Canea telegraphing Congress urging ratification of the canal treaty.

Panama Colombia Canea Republic Congress

Shamrock II beats Shamrock II in coastal race

Atlantic Highlands N D July 20 The Shamrock II sailed a twenty nine mile course and beat the rival by minutes 1b seconds after a ten mile reach. The nine mile reach took 20 minutes 40 seconds in all with a light five mile an hour wind.

Atlantic Highlands N. d Leeward

Kanawha Wins Lysistra ta Cup on Sixty Mile Course

Newport July 25 The steam yacht Kanawha owned by H H Rogers won the race for the Lysistra ta cup over a sixty mile course finishing 4 minutes 48 seconds ahead of the Norma.

Newport H. H. Rogers James Gordon Bennett Norma

Baseball scores from Chicago and leagues

July 25 baseball scores across leagues report results in Pitt shore St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Boston Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Washington Cleveland New York Boston Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Omaha Milwaukee Colorado Springs Kansas City Des Moines Peoria Denver Rain and other pairings.

Chicago Pittshore St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelpha New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Detroit Washington Cleveland Toston Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis

Arrest Reported in Janesville Homicide of Herman Zimmerman

Tom Jolce is jailed in Janesville Wisconsin charged with the killing of Herman Zimmerman six weeks earlier. The report notes the alleged crime details and the suspect’s arrest location.

Tom Jolce Janesville Wis Herman Zimmerman Germany Jane John Trice Leslie Whitmash Chicago Justice Chatt W. Lynch Richmond

Social round of dinners and garden parties in city

Mrs B K Ok Os Goeli of Rockford Ill visiting the city received attention this week. Many dinners and informal gatherings followed at homes of Crooks Stewart Dye Neal Wilson with guests from Greenfield Burlington and Cairo. A Queen Esther Circle event featured speakers and piano solos, while Miss Sappho Beamer hosted an Afternon with Miss Blanche Gross.

BK. OK Goeiy Rockford Lll J. HK. Crooks Sappho Beamer East Second Street Blanche Gross Troy Ohio W. R. Beamer Miss Beamer Miss Gross Frank Neal Lou Vogt Blanche Smith Clara Scranton John Beamer Ora Dickson Jessie Sage Hazel Mount Edith Corette Chicago Daisy Hull Bess Quackenbush LeSeuer Minn Bess Melville Denver Colo

Weather forecast for Washington. Iowa outlook read

Generally fair tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the central area. Cooler in the northwest portion Sunday as conditions shift.

First Church of Christ Scientst notices August changes

The First Church of Christ Scientist at Corner Jefferson Street and Iowa Avenue lists regular services Sundays at 4 30 p m and 9 15 a m for Sunday School. Weekly Wednesday meetings continue at 7 30 p m. Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and Morning service at 11 00. Senior Endeavor at 5 00. There will be no preaching services in August.

Jefferson St Iowa Ave

Union Service Preached by Rev Rowne in Park at 6 30

Rev W M Rowne will preach at the union service in the Park at 6 30. Trinity Episcopal notes seventh Sunday after Trinity. Mr Morrison in charge. Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 15 p m.

W. M. Rowne Trinity Mr. Morrison

Sunday church services and meeting notices at St James and the Covenanters

Tomorrow two masses at St James Church 7 40 and 10. Sunday School 9 30. Preaching at 11 by Rev W M Rownd of Buffalo NY. Congregational meeting after morning service. B Y P U 5, preaching at 6 30 in the park. Church of the Covenanters 11 by Rev W C Allen. Second United Presbyterian 9 30 Sunday School, 11 preaching, Senior Endeavor evening. All invited.

St. James Church W. M. Rownd Buffalo N. Y Park Church of the Covenanters W. C. Allen Second United Presbyterian

Miss Kyle to Speak at First U P Church Meeting

Miss Elia Kyle, just returned from Egypt as a missionary, will address a young people’s meeting at the First U P Church tomorrow evening at 7 30. All city youths are invited to attend.

Elia Kyle Egypt U. P

Illness report and travel notice from Leda area

July 25 Samuel Richardson is ill with mumps. Jno Atkins who visited the Wm Garrett home returned to Leda Il this morning. He was accompanied by his brother Meade.

Samuel Richardson Jno

Local residents head for visits and funerals

Mrs. Bessie Eichelberger Fritz and Miss Beulah Eichelberger depart for Minneapolis to attend the Carnival and visit friends. Cecil Singleton from Richland leaves for Keota to visit her grandparents. Ott Stichter and Roy Stichter return to Minneapolis for a few weeks of recreation. Mrs. Bickford and Miriam Davis travel to Keota to visit relatives. Cora Porter goes to Brighton for a friend's funeral. Ralph Dougherty returns from Fairmont after a lot drawing. Dave Keltner of Hotel Colenso wins a top lot. Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors advertise Good work. tf.

Winfield Greenfield Iowa M. C. Wells Elmer Wells Monmouth Ruth Wells M. Cummings Seattle Wash D. Burns Douds Station K. CL. Ferguson West Chester Amanda Ferguson Ft. Madison Court House Ainsworth Kaloua Brighton Hughes John Jay Bessie Eichelberger Fritz Beulah Eichelberger Minneapolis Cecil Singleton Richland John Swearingen Keota P. H.tallman Ott Stichter Henry Stichter Roy Stichter East Side BE. Bickford Miriam Davis Cora Porter Ralph Dougherty Fairmont Dave Keltner Hotel Colenso Washington Colenso Hotel

TOG A R Comrades 50 Dollar San Francisco Excursion Offer

On August 1 to 14 the Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at the low rate of 530.00. Tickets are limited for return to October 15, 1903 and valid for travel one way and return via different routes with stopovers in both directions. See ticket agents for full information.

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