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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1902

Page

4

Local man of Deer Grove poised to turn 101 on June 25

Peter of Deer Grove, Whiteside County, Illinois, will reach age 101 if he lives until June 25. A hale, active reader of politics, he traces his roots to Mayo, Ireland, and has resided in the United States since a prior era.

Falls Ill Peter Deer Grove Tie Whiteside Mayo Ireland Washington New Orleans Washeuton Cobberton Leonard Wood Cuba Charles Mo Debsen Associated Press Tlavana Wood Gomes Hay

How to Avoid Trouble With Household Colic Medicine

A vintage advertisement urges readers to buy Chamber p's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea medicine for family bowel complaints. It promises quick relief for both children and adults and notes availability at local pharmacies and Cook & Sher.

Iun Pharmacy Cook & Sher

Undersized plekeret seized and reform school shipment planned

Deputy Game Warden Trodell returns from Caxeville with 1 140 pounds of undersized plekeret in ready to ship packages. The fish were ordered to the state reform school at lonta. The head of the flak ing company was arrested pleaded guilty and paid an 85 dollar fine.

Rural free delivery workers honor ex Postmaster General Smith

In Philadelphia on June 16 the Rural Free Delivery staff presented former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith with a silver punch bowl to show appreciation for his work in establishing the system.

Philadelphia Charles Emory Smith

King Edward Better and Crime Notes From London

King Edward shows improvement after a severe chill as Lord Forquitor at Windsor confirms the king’s better condition and expected arrival. In burglary news, James Fanning admits to depredations at the Dempsey parlors and with a small theft, while railway earnings show Burlington & Northwestern outperforming Burlington & Western in 1901. A humorous misadventure ends with a man waking to a windy night and locking himself out, forced to break into his own home.

Forquitor Hold Windsor Castle Aldershot James Fanning Dempsey Burlington & North Western Burlington & Western Burlington & Northwestern Iowa

Local residents travel and work updates in Carria area

Larry Ragan assists at Carria pharmacy after starting work Saturday evening. Will Langenberg visits from Columbus Junction to see his parents. Mrs Norton travels to Muscatine for Firefly business. A. T. Parka returns to Brighton after visiting his daughter. Mrs Swearingen and son visit Keota with Mr and Mrs England of Nira and A England of Washington Co. Pa. J. P. Thomas goes to Verdi. Jessie Ashby’s horse runs away toward the graveyard with no major damage. Paul Allen travels to Muscatine for work. Frank Bergquist assists at Columbia pharmacy. Atty A L Seeber to wed Clinton lady on the 18th.

Larry Ragan Carria Will Langenberg Columbus Junction J. ¥. Norton Muscazine A.T. Parka G. Fox Brighton John Swearingen and Keota Paul Allen Frank Bergquist Columbia Pharmacy

Trustworthy manager wanted for established Chicago firm

Weekly cash salary of 18 dollars paid by check each Wednesday. Requires solid financial standing and bonafide character. Managerial duties across counties, with expenses handled from headquarters and money advanced for costs. Address 379 Caxton Ridg Chicago.

Caxton Ridg Chicago

Suit Ends Over Loaded Gun Sale to Boy in Lansing

A settlement of 500 dollars was reached in a suit against Kennedy Dry Goods and related parties after Linley Barnes, 11, bought a cavalry carbine and killed playmate Millard Petty, also 11, when the weapon misfired. The Pettys had sued for ten thousand under a state firearms sale law.

Lansing, Mich A. Be, Petty L. H. Kennedy Old Army Relief Linley Barnes Cavalry Glenn Collier Millard Petty United States

King Edward’s Indisposition Declared Not Serious

London June 16. King Edward suffered a chill that kept him from Aldershot church parade but was later able to rise. Sir Francis Laking treated him and advised rest. officials say the illness is not serious and likely temporary. Albert Kirby sails to England for the coronation as United States peer Lord Fairfax. Des Moines reports Isaac Bradford and his 18 year old son sentenced to 17 and 20 years respectively for a hold-up that netted $4.

London Edward Aldershot Francis Laking United States New York Albert Kirby Baron Fairfax England Lord Fairfax Des Moines Isaac Bradford

Annual convention of Printing Pressmen Union opens in Baltimore

The International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America begins its annual convention in Baltimore Maryland on June 16 with delegates from member locals gathering for meetings and policy discussions.

Baltimore International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of North America

Record of the Ball Club Scores Made in a Couple Days

Baseball scores from Saturday and Sunday across multiple leagues and associations are listed. Included are results from the National League, American League, and various Western and Association games with teams such as Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn, St Louis, Detroit, Washington, Baltimore, Cleveland, Canton, Indianapolis, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St Paul, Denver, Peoria, Omaha, and Des Moines.

Chicago Boston Pittsburg Miladelphia Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Lowia American St Louis Washington St. Louis de Troit Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Hoston St. Louie Canton Joneton Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Columbus Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City St Paul St. Joseph Peoria Denver Omaha Stenver Colorado Springe Des Moines Colorado Springs

Strike shutdown and wage dispute paralyze Quincy buildings

Eight of ten unions in Quincy Building Trades council voted to strike causing all city construction to halt indefinitely. Carpenters and joiners led the action seeking 30 to 35 cent hourly raises. nonunion labor may be used if needed. Over 1,200 workers affected amid broader contention over union recognition. Plumbers and electrical workers abstained from strikes.

Quincy Ilis Building Trades Council

Wisconsin business talks mill plants sale to mills

In Milwaukee prominent business figures report negotiations between Standard Milling Company head and Washburn-Croary and Pillsbury Milling of Minneapolis for sale of their famous plants. Output about 50 000 barrels daily.

Milwaukee Wis Jane Brewing Wisconsin Ananetlal Standard Milling Company Washburn-Croahy Pilishbery Milling Companies Minneapolis Comubine

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