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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1902

Page

4

Five Men Die as Northern Pacific Wreck Near Staples

A Northern Pacific train wreck near Staples Minnesota yesterday morning killed five men and injured twenty nine others. The dead include Engineer Walter Scott and Express Messenger F Moeller with other victims named. Injuries range from leg and arm fractures to head wounds. several are reported critical. Separately, Chicago baseball games were postponed by rain with scores in multiple leagues and associations.

Northern Pacificc St. Paul Minn Staples Northern Pacific Railway Walter Scott F. Moeller George Rasmussen John Noble Dan Kennedy Gladstone N. D

Murder at River Junction claims James Gallagher

River Junction La June 2 Special This tragedy stirred the town as James Gallagher prosperous farmer of about 500 acres was shot in bed in his home south of town The killer likely sought robbery Missing ring watch and revolver The coroner s inquest is to be held as authorities seek bloodhounds to pursue the perpetrators Additional details were scarce and a Johnson bakery advert follows the notice

River Junction James Gallegher Legher Here Mr. Gallegher Gallagher Teeter Johnson County Acton Nightingale St. John's College, Cambridge Tandio Charlemagne St. Paul France Gentleman’s Magazine

Presbyterian and Episcopal Services and Schedules

A Sunday church notice lists a Presbyterian morning service at 0:50, 11:00 choir, discourses on Unfold Ye Portals and The Lord Jesus marks. Evening services include a 15 minute song, Gadby’s hymn, junior and senior Endeavor times, OC meeting, and Wednesday prayer. Trinity Episcopal with Rev. Jos DeForest holds morning and evening prayers and sermons, inviting all to attend.

Guonod Jesus Trinity Episcopal Jos DeForest Trinity

Baptist Sunday services with Children's Day program

Preaching morning and evening with Sunday school in charge of the morning service. Children’s Day program, Junior’s meeting at 30 cents and the B Y P. A. at 6:30 pm. Evening sermon on Christ’s Ideal of Greatness. Public invited. Also a note about Johnson making bread and cakes at the old stand, praised for authenticity.

Mrs Ridgely Dead Wife of Currency Comptroller Dies at Johns Hopkins

Special to Journan Mrs William Harrett Ridgely wife of the comptroller of the currency and daughter of Sen Shelby M Cullum died today at Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore from complications of an operation for peritonitis The notice also includes unrelated items from Montreal and Aurora Magnet ball game schedules.

Washington Journan William Harrett Ridgely Comptroller of Currency Shelby M. Cullum Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Washington County Savings Bank Journal

The Fascinating Danger of Bridge Building (A Century Perspective)

Frank W. Skinner describes the perilous craft of bridge construction in Century, detailing how engineers and builders test materials, assemble massive girders, and anchor spans hundreds of feet above dangerous torrents. The piece highlights the skill, risk, and precision required to complete vital structures under extreme conditions.

Frank W. Skinner Century

Short-bore steer cash for sale wants lost found

Want ads show three items: a short-bore steer cash four weeks old for sale. a ring with four keys found. a trustworthy county manager sought with weekly salary and expense advances. Also a gas range store for sale and a gray mare reported to Journal office.

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How to Avoid Trouble With a Bowel Remedy

A promotional notice urges families to procure Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from Stewart's Pharmacy and Youk & Sherman. It claims the medicine is universally admitted as the most successful treatment for bowel complaints and could save a town trip during busy seasons.

Stewart's Pharmacy Youk & Shermao

Diamonds as cash in Levy bankruptcy case

United States court rules diamonds cannot be treated as wearing apparels but are equivalent to cash in Hannah Levy's Circleville bankruptcy. The item includes unrelated anecdotes about a girl washing hands and a note on chimney swifts adapting to homes, reflecting miscellaneous content from the era.

Columbus Hannah Levy Circleville United States

Great N E T A Meeting in Minneapolis Ticket Sale

The Liwa Central railway offers greatly reduced fares for the Great N E T A Meeting in Minneapolis July 7 through 11. Tickets on sale July 5 6 and 7 good for return until Sept 1. Call local ticket agent for details.

Minneapolis Wa Central Railway

Wabash Excursion Tickets to Portland Me July 5–9

Wabash will sell excursion tickets from Chicago to Portland Maine July 5 through 9 at 2150 dollars round trip via Niagara Falls and 2050 dollars via Montreal. Return limit August 15. For details contact City Ticket Office 97 Adams Street Chicago. 35 On account of the BY P U meeting at Providence the line offers July 7 8 and 9 via Niagara Falls return by Aug 15. Write for BY P U illustrated folder at City Ticket Office 97 Adams Street Chicago. 316

Wabash Road Chicago Portland Niagara Falls Montreal Adama Street Providence Wabash Niagare Faille BY. P. U Adams Street

Mid-Summer Indian Carnival to Sheridan Wyo Tickets

Harvest excursion tickets go on sale July 1 for a large Indian celebration in Sheridan Wyoming July 3 4 and 5 featuring reenactments of Custers last battle with 1000 Indians troops from Fort McKense old frontier scouts parades rough riders and many events. Tickets are one fare plus 2 round trip. good 21 days with stopover privileges. Also notice Iowa Central Railway through sleepers and coaches Peoria to St Paul Minneapolis service changes after June 8 with central agents available till July 15.

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