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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1902

Page

2

Arrangements for New Milwaukee Passenger Depot

Definite plans set for an $8 000 structure east of Iowa Avenue on the Milwaukee right of way. The depot will be a wood and stone beauty 40 by 30 feet with a separate baggage section of 20 by 30 and a 30 foot canopy between parts. Construction begins next week with a tower feature and a fully covered platform to the track edge. Freight buildings to be located east of the passenger depot. design evokes a late summer resort style.

Milwaukee Ths Place Lowa Avenue Miles Washington

After the Boer War a warning of future liberty fights

The author reflects on two years of warfare in South Africa and questions why the war occurred, noting huge costs, lives lost, and the limited gains for the Boers. He warns that open entry by foreigners could reshape South Africa, cites economic benefits and moral costs, and compares to Greeks and Cubans in liberty struggles.

Australia Canada United States South Africa Great Britain Edward Cuba Philippines Loers

Local Notes From Crawfordeville and Surrounding Towns

Crawfordeville items recap a concert in Burlington and visits by residents. guests include Mr and Mrs A L Griffith Harley Diack and others. Mrs Cunningham travels to Cedar Rapids to visit her son.

Mra A L. Griffith Harley Diack Esta White Mise Dot Maxwell Burlington Mra KO . Cunningham Cedar Rapids W. Cunning

Democracy's Views Independence for the Tagals

The Democratic state convention in Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, chose most nominees by acclamation. The Philippines plank drew hours of debate, endorsing Philippine independence and anti trust policies while denouncing the Dingley tariff and British policy. John W. Kern led as permanent chairman in a sharp attack on Republicans and their Philippine conduct.

Schoonover Hallow Ballou Kansas City Friends Witlhin J. Brian Bryan Aten Philippines Republican Party Interstate Commerce Commission Sitp Powler Bank United States Cuba South Africa Nicaragua John W. Kern Kotly

Cleanse Your System with Dr. King's New Life Pills

An old promotional notice urging purification of the body through Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims lively liver function better digestion and appetite and touts a 25 cent price at Stewart s drug store.

Dr. King Stewart's Drug Store

Explosion Injures Two Men in Dubuque

A lighted match dropped into a barrel half full of gasoline caused an explosion. Edward Fleischman lost part of a head of hair, while James Hevi, who was nearby, received a sore side from the blast.

Dubuque Jane Edward Fleischman James Hevi Coo

High Water Floods Wapsie River Drowning Cattle

In Dixon Iowa heavy rains sent the Wapsie to high water drowning livestock statewide. Farmers near Buena Vista count 90 head of cattle lost as water pushed downstream. In Ft Dodge and Jones, J R Whittaker of Boone J H Richarda of Webster City and W D Evans of Hampton were named as district judge candidates in the eleventh judicial district convention held yesterday afternoon.

Dixon Wapsie Buena Vista

Boy Struck by Carpenter in Murray Wound Recovers

In Creston on June 5 8 year old Herbert Warren son of Mr and Mrs J Warren of Murray was struck in the leg by an enraged carpenter working for his parents. The injury described as very painful.

Creston Herbert Warren

Lightning strike injures two brothers on farm

Murray June 5. While plowing corn on their farm yesterday forenoon, Chas and Oliver Whitehead were knocked down by a stroke of lightning. Oliver recovered quickly and helped his brother to the house. Charles received the heavier shock but is not in danger and should recover in a couple of days.

Murray Chas Oliver Whitehead Oliver Charles

German man's praise of Chamberlain's Pale Balm for back pain

George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio reports his wife suffered eight weeks with back pain until using Chamberlain's Pale Balm. He says after a few days she felt renewed and the pains vanished, enabling her to resume housework. The product is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

George Schaub New Lebanon Ohio Dayton Volkevetting Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Circus Exhibition Delights Demytton Audience

The Harris Nickle Pate circus performed Friday on East High street grounds drawing an eager crowd. Acrobats and riding acts impressed as one attraction followed another in a lively program.

Harris Nickle Pate East High Street Demytton Ohio Nis City

Populist State Convention Nominates Ticket in Indianapolis

The Populist state convention in Indianapolis yesterday placed a ticket for Secretary of State William Gill of Montgomery county and an auditor in the field.

Indianapolis William Gill Montgomery County

Populist Platform Endorses Bryan Preferred, Indiana

Indiana Populists nominate state officers including treasurer Putnam county Joseph Cline and attorney general Henry Strockemith. They reaffirm past platforms, condemn Powell bill, oppose convict labor outsourcing, and demand direct senatorial election. They may back William J. Bryan for president if he joins the party.

Joseph T. Cline Putnam County Henry Strockemith Knot County David F. Boger Shelby County Harker T. Brown Jackson County Louie Patterson Clark County Edwin & Pope Marion County Albert Shook Coward County

Republican state convention endorses full term ticket

Rioux Palle and Company reports the Republican state convention met at 2 p m with unusual harmony. United States Senator Kittredge was unanimously endorsed for the full term starting March 4 1908. Representatives Martin and Horke were renominated by acclamation as were Governor Harrield Lieutenant Governor Snow Secretary of State Derg Philo Stall for attorney general and J F Halladay for estate auditor.

Rioux Palle, & C United States Kittredge Martin and Horke Tlarried Snow Derg Philo Stall J. F Tialladay

Gas Belt City Puts Heavy Circus License Hurdle

In Anderson Indiana June 6 the city council passes a yearlong circus license increase. The move blocks circuses from performing before July after clashes with Eagles carnival plans at the fair grounds for June 30 to July 4. Authorities note a gas belt carnival trend and higher licenses delaying big tent shows until after the season.

Anderson Ind Bagtes Gun Belt

United Presbyterians adjourn to meet at Tarkle Mo next May

The general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America adjourned to meet in Tarkle Missouri in May next year. It rejected resignations of principal clerk Dr William J Reid and appointed Rev A G Wallace to cover duties during Reid’s illness. William J Reid Jr named as assistant. The India church union principle was endorsed. Bloomington Illinois Senior Day featured a graduating class farce at Normal hall with faculty humor.

Pittsburg General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church of North America Tarkle William J. Reid A. G. Wallace Dor. Reid Wiliam J. Reid, Jr Presbyterian Church In India Bloomington Als State Normal University Normal Hall Felmley Down

Iowa Central Railway Adds Sleeping Cars Peoria to St Paul

From June 8 the Iowa Central Railway will operate through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St Paul and Minneapolis. It promises quick time and improved service to St Paul Minneapolis or Peoria from all points on the line. For details contact Iowa Central agents. Till July 15.

Iowa Central Railway Peoria St. Paul Minneapolis Central Railway St Paul Iowa Central

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