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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1900

Page

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General Dundonald Enters Ladysmith Triggering London Jubilation

Dispatch from London reports General Dundonald with naval carbineers and a composite regiment entering Ladysmith last night. The message says the route is clear of the enemy and Windsor bells rang in celebration. Additional items note Breckenridge's arrest for embezzlement in Waterloo and Dreyer's conviction and sentence in Chicago for misappropriating funds.

Evening Journal London Buller War Office Ladysmith Dundonald Runnor Lyttletons Dundonal Natal Nelthorpe

Miner John Davis kills Wim Halloway at dance spur

Ottumwa Iowa March 1 John Davis a miner shot and instantly killed Wim Halloway at a dance in Bussey after a dispute. Davis surrendered and is jailed. The notice also reports Boer losses at Sterkspoint Jamestown and entry into Colesburg with general retreat. Great London relief news from Ladysmith and dispatch details follow. Graham patrons told about Devil's Auction showing next Monday with ticket prices.

Ottumwa Towa John Davis Wim. Halloway Bussey Halloway Davis Graham Chas. H. Yale Burlington

Yale's Devil's Auction Shines at the Grand

Yale's Devil's Auction played at the Grand last evening with bright scenery, clever tricks, and lively musical numbers. Kiernan and Mayo carried comedies, Kelly and Reno impressed in acrobatics, and the Loreils plus Detorellis provided entertaining acts. George Barbour, from New Sharon, returned to his city after several days of business travel.

Yale James Kiernan Mame Mayo Kiernan Reno Kelly Geo. Barbour New Sharon

Derelict Spanish Steamship Minerva Adrift Aid Sought

The Minerva with 2315 tons net and cargo valued above 300000 drifts about 250 miles off the Delaware capes. The Onondaga sails from Philadelphia under Treasury orders to rescue forty crew members after Parana towed then parted. The ship left Por man Spain Jan 27 bound for Baltimore and to load at Philadelphia or Baltimore for St Nazaire.

Philadelphia United States Treasury Department Revenue Onondaga Hamlet Minerva Porman Spain Baltimore Phildelphia St. Nazaire France Parana New York Madeira Delaware Capes

Mystery of a Fostered Child Shakes Greene Farmer

Wayne Smelser of Greene township was declared of unsound mind after years spent brooding over the mystery of a baby he once held in the Williamsport depot. Adopted by Smelser, he learned his birth story late and its truth shattered him.

Richmond Ind Wayne Smelser Greene Township John Smelser Wiliamsburg Smelser Hit Tie

The Milton Dominie Faces a Call to Leave

Philip Strong preaches a moving service then collapses in church. He recovers, debates a professorship offer in Fairview, while his wife urges acceptance as God’s calling and a future Gospel work. The scene portrays faith, leadership, and family tension in Milton.

Philip Milton Mrs. Strong Philip Strong Calvary Church Sarah Fairview God Bessa

Minister Receives Call for Sociology Chair at Fairview Seminary

Philip Strong, pastor of Calvary Church, Milton, receives a formal offer to become professor of sociology at Fairview Seminary in Paleview, with a $2000 salary and a preparatory year abroad or at home. The letter notes his past work and promises a friendly welcome. Meanwhile, threats from local saloon workers surface, warning of potential harm due to his anti-saloon stance.

Philip Strong Calvary Church Milton Paleview Fairview Seminary Philip Mrs. Strong Tie Mr. Strong Star

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