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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1903
Page
3
Washington D C June 2 special to The Evening Journal showers tonight and probably Wednesday for Iowa today and tomorrow with unsettled conditions and possible cooler temperatures.
Lysie Nicola comes back from Des Moines while Margaret J Stewart returns from Sigourney. Several residents plan extended trips to Albi and Crawfordsville, with updates on movements to Mediapolis, Oskaloosa, West Chester, Burlington and other nearby towns. The town clock repairs and local commutes are noted amid family visits and business trips.
Local items report visits, travels, and condemnations across Burlington. People like Geo Mack, Mrs Docker, and Claire Dewey are noted visitors. events include graduations at Parsons College and University of Chicago. The Maroon band plans a park concert while Duncan's Book Store advertises specials and gifts.
In the High School, a junior reception for predusting clase and faculty drew many guests despite a heavy fall rain. Toasts by Lancelot Scofield and others followed a menu with red and white horseshoe mints, concluding with an evening program in the auditorium.
Pupils of room No 4 held a farewell reception for teacher Miss Kate Montgomery as she leaves to take a position in the Washington schools. Her departure saddens the Brighton community and reflects on her long service as one of the best teachers in the Brighton schools.
High school graduates will attend commencement Thursday evening with an address by Dr. Geo. Vincent on Knowledge vs. Wisdom. The event promises a fine entertainment.
Mrs. 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. After doctors and remedies failed, Electric Bitters brought immediate improvement and complete recovery. The medicine targets liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and costs 50 cents guaranteed by Stewart Drug.
Henry Knecht has purchased the L. J. Wilmet tailor shop and will merge it with his existing business. Wilmet will join Sol Rich & Co and is expected to start work tomorrow. The June sun shines as Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as the bride’s best friend.
In Newaygo County Michigan on June 1 Dr Charles A Rollins a Chicago physician killed himself after his wife Nattle Rollins a school teacher filed for divorce. Police say a woman aided the case leading to Rollins death by strychnine. Rollins aged 58 left a letter to Mrs Rolling questioning forgiveness.
In Memphis on June 1 sixteen enslaved plantation workers from two families aboard a frail home were drowned when a canoe capsized in the Mississippi River near Pecan Doun t. Twelve bodies were not recovered. seven of the dead are named along with a partial list of others, including children.
Official estimates place the death toll in the Van district of Asiatic Turkey at 500 with widespread cattle losses. Nearly twenty villages were destroyed and many more partly demolished due to late spring. The seismic center was near Mount Gipan. Columbus Ohio June 1 The Socialist Labor party held its state convention nominating John J. Goerke of Cleveland for governor.
United States Consul General McWade reports famine in Kewan Si with hundreds dying and locals voicing dire grievances and threats, signaling severe food shortages and social unrest.
In Chicago on June 1 the University of Michigan swept four doubles matches against the University of Chicago and won the three day tennis tournament with a total score of six to zero.
Detroit reports the steel trust steamer Merida bound for the head of the lakes with coal cargo ran aground on the east bank of the Line Kiln crossing channel. No further details available.
The Williamson county grand jury says games of cards and other prize games by county women’s clubs amount to gambling under the law. It urges citizens’ attention, blames local officials for lax enforcement, and tasks future juries to act if the practice continues.
In Cedar Rapids on May 29 William Garrity 35 is killed by his dairyman employer Joseph Usher near the city. Usher confesses saying Garrity rose with a threat and he fired from a rifle. Usher’s son disputes the rifle’s location as the gun was in a different room. Officials suspect jealousy over Garrity’s attention to Mrs Usher.
The boiler makers in Milwaukee contract shops went on strike on June 2. They demand a nine hour day recognition of the union and a minimum wage of 2.75 dollars per day. About ten shops and 180 men are affected.
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