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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
4
Archbishop Chapelle announces intent to restructure Roman Catholic church affairs in the Philippines under American supervision, outlining planned changes to administration and oversight. He emphasizes alignment with church policy and local pastoral needs.
Chicago markets March 4 show wheat and corn quotations with open high low and close figures, prices for butter eggs cheese and produce, and live stock receipts and bids from Chicago and East Buffalo across hogs cattle sheep and veal. The report lists a range of bid prices for market classes and regional quotes for dairy and produce items.
Gov Durbin plans a quiet investigation after the legislative session ends. A manila-wrapped letter from Boston signed by “A Colored Man” urged punishment of Ter re Haute lynchers and compared events to Galveston. The letter referenced Chauncey Depew and noted schooling with him.
Mrs. Agnes Labram, widow of George Labram slain at Kimberley, receives $500 life annuity from De Beers and $1,000 yearly for her son until he is of age. British government also grants $5,000 for services rendered. Labram helped design the "hong Ceeil" gun and was killed by a Boer shell.
The article outlines proposed Rural Routes 1 2 and 8 with detailed mileages and intersections, signaling likely favorable action soon. It notes the H F Steck watch and jewelry business continuing under the same name with guaranteed goods and repairs, headed by Mrs Erna H Str rex and Joun H Steck.
The proprietors announce new cash prizes for this week including 300 for top score, 250 for most consecutive birds, 200 for most balls on fountain with six shots, 200 for best pistol score, 1.00 for most glass balls in a row, and 100 for best swinger. The Globe Barber Shop advertises renovation and elevator access on East Side 166 Waite & Huston. Cold wave reaches JOURNAL area with low temperatures reported by Cook & Sherman. Liquid Air Demonstrator Prof J E Woodland from Wooster Ohio will present tonight and promises a lively show with ample seating.
Editor H A Burrell returns from St Louis while Crawfordsville visitors W E Walker S P Gordon and Geo Alexander spend day in town. Mentions illnesses including O W Thomas Citronelle Call editor sick with grip and Uncle Amos Blick's heart trouble.
The clipped notes list multiple local people visiting Alnsworth and Des Moines for business and family reasons. It also mentions Miss Tina Patton trimming in Corydon, Beloit College president moving to Milford church, a sardine price rise, a bride’s overdose scare, and a prisoner struck by lightning in the Ohio penitentiary.
Lost striped scarf two yards long reported between Tom Downing and NW depot. Black pocket-book with checks and money to be left at this office. Found steel spectacles in leather case at this office. Furnished front room for rent third floor west end of Rookery. Two horse gasoline engine for sale inquire at the Journal office. Tickets office building at the fair grounds for sale. see McCleery and Kerdo. Female helpers sought for small family.
Ida Taylor wife of John Taylor and mother of a two year old resides with her mother Mrs Wear in Quincy after learning of her husband murder confession. She recounts his Kansas City affair with Ruth Nollard and keeps faith that he may escape punishment while noting his divorce suit and family support networks across Chicago and Kansas City.
New York reports Grover Cleveland’s letter to Arthur de Storey of the Twenty first assembly district urging a Young Democrats organization to advance intelligent patriotic political work. The item frames the effort as a practical extension of Cleveland's guidance to youth in politics.
A Fonda Iowa resident credits Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing her chronic scrofula and twelve years of chronic diarrhea after earlier failed treatments. She says she now enjoys better health than ever and recommends the remedy, noting she used several bottles. Public ad copy offers Dr. Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps and mail payment details.
Horcher the tailor offers suits from 2.5 dollars to 40 dollars with a guarantee of a good fit and workmanship. J B Crooks of Crawfordsville sighted in town. J C Wilcox returned from near Cotter. Shooting gallery patrons and local boys show good marks and steady aim. First Class Excursions advertise cheap trips via the Great Rock Island Route with daily Pullman Sleeper to Chicago and discounted fares to the Pacific Northwest on select dates. F E Stewart, Agent.
The Lowa Central Railway announces Tuesday excursions through April 30 1901 at lower single-trip rates than ever before. Tickets to Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and British Columbia sold at unheard of low rates. For full details contact Lowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty GP and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Readable lands in southwestern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and South Dakota promoted with low excursion tickets on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Tickets 21 days valid on first and third Tuesdays. one fare plus $2. Information from Iken and Brooks Cedar Rapids agents. Also lists many states and Canadian regions for travel rates via Crdar Rapids Route. contact John G Farmer for details.
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