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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
4
The lecture course for next season promises nine guaranteed first class lectures and musicals for a total of 200. It will include seven lectures and two musicals, touted as the largest package yet offered.
Lewis Wallace begins cleaning the Graham from gallery to basement with carpets removed for scrubbing. New draperies and stage fittings from Edwin H. Flagg of Chicago will give the Graham a nearly new look for the upcoming season.
John Hochstock of Mellen disappeared while hunting on June 16 near Werauwega Wisconsin. A search party found seven wolf carcasses and the victim's torn clothing watch and sixty five dollars in his pocket. Footprinting suggests a fierce attack.
War department orders data on the canteen question collected at all forts and posts. Thomas H. Wickes, vice president of the Pullman company, is divorced for the second time. A New York alderman proposes shipping hobos from the city to the western wheat fields.
An essay argues modern misers starve themselves for wealth, linking weak digestion to systemic disease. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach related ailments and claims improved health through digestion and nutrition. Testimonies from patients in multiple states praise the medicine and its broad restorative claims. The piece also endorses Dr. Pierce’s medical adviser book as essential reading.
The Seventh National Bank in Perry Heathe suspended payment today and a receiver was appointed, the official report states.
Lieutenant Edward Downs of the 11st Infantry and one private were killed in the southern part of Island Samors. The report comes from Manila dated June 27.
Rumors spread that the Davenport firm won heavy grading contracts at Muscatine and near Ottumwa while Milwaukee officials await President Earling’s return before any contract awards. Most evidence suggests no contracts have been let yet and cross sectioning has not begun.
The official thermometer read 05 at noon today and the afternoon brought cooler winds from thunder showers on both sides. Muscatine experienced heavy rain during the day.
Flick and Johnson of Davenport denied today that Milwaukee County awarded any contracts to them after a telegram inquiry from Tue Journal.
The funeral services for the late Miss Louisa Brown will be held tomorrow at 9:30 from the residence of Mrs. Wm. Chilcote.
A reported mad dog near Mr. Richey’s farm prompted quick action by residents. the pug was killed by Mr. Brogan and Mr. Kane after being harassed with a hoe and pitchfork. The dog belonged to Sylvester Richey and died before causing any injury. Nearby notes mention travelers and local events including visits, funerals, and social gatherings.
F E Morrison of the Bailey law office traveled to Lime Creek township this morning to argue a case before Justice Caris.
Mr H E McCullum arrived back the night before last after a trip to Ohio during which he acquired several horses.
At the Kirby Vale Steel Iron and Coal annual meeting Joseph Brailsford blamed tariffs for harming British ironmasters against American competition. He warned against relying on new machinery and called the US billion-dollar steel trust a major factor in global market pressure. The report notes local excursionists and church fundraiser plans tied to a Crawfordsville Presbyterian event.
Detroit to Milwaukee Chicago Louisville Colorado points and more offer one fare plus $2.00 to several summer trips. Dates include July 5-7 Detroit N A July 5-7 prices around 16.68 and July 23-25 Chicago 8.99 with various departures from Washington see rail agent for schedules. Pullman Sleeper daily except Sunday to Chicago at 8:15 pm.
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