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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
British and allied reports describe continued Boer withdrawal as enemy lines push forward. Casualties and supply losses mount on both sides, with defenders falling back to strategic positions while forces regroup for renewed pressure.
A Durban dispatch reports a British flying column from Zululand advancing into the Transvaal. The force, led by Major Prendergast, includes Natal scouts and artillery. Since Feb. 28 they crossed the border and now hold Catasi Hill nine miles inside the Transvaal with ongoing skirmishes.
The article portrays Rev. Strong urging Milton churches to act beyond sermons. He links wealth to stewardship, condemns waste, and calls for open church doors and direct aid to the unemployed. Despite support, many ministers reject his radical plan and focus on relief measures.
London dispatch via telegraph reports Lord Roberts saying on March 7 that the enemy is in full retreat, with our forces pursuing. Casualties are described as few.
A blaze in the retail dry goods district of Philadelphia caused losses exceeding eight hundred thousand dollars. The fire began in the engine room of Shoeneman Brothers' dry goods and millinery store located at Eighth and Arch streets, and spread in the early hours today.
Hinton West Virginia March 7 It is almost certain forty two lives were lost in Tuesday explosion at Red Ash mines. So far twenty nine bodies have been recovered. Sam Manatt president of the Farmer Savings Bank of Kalona and Lou Fellman of Kalona were in the city today.
The advertisement clarifies that admission in the Circle for Coon Hollow is priced at 75 cents for any seat, correcting the prior report of a $100 price in yesterday's issue.
Round trip tickets valid 21 days priced at a single fare plus $200 available to all points on the BCR&N line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Also valid to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states. For details contact BCR&N agents or Jne G. Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Northern Pacific offers a five dollar fare from Saint Paul and Minneapolis to Jamestown Leeds Oakes and Pembina ND with multiple travel dates in March and April to facilitate land settlement and home formation. Contact C W Mott or Chas S Fee for details.
A new small book outlines towns along the Northern Pacific Railway line in Minnesota Manitoba North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington. It offers concise descriptions of current business openings and conditions and helps readers plan a commercial relocation. Free copies available upon request from Q W Mott General Emigration Agent.
After prayer the Brother Man smiles with radiant peace and joy. He reveals he has found his son, saved by Philip and Sarah, and proclaims God is good to all his children, the All Father and Love. He says he did as the son would have wished.
Burlington capitalist Charles W. Rand died at 6 this morning in Los Angeles after traveling for rest. The report from Burlington notes his passing and his local prominence. In Des Moines the normal school bill advanced in the House authorizing one new school with a ten percent tax for two years to fund it. Success hinges on Senate approval and a possible joint session to choose the city.
Philip Strong, after moving to a poorer area, gives away half of a church stipend to aid the needy. His acts provoke inner conflict and social tension as he confronts mill owner Mr. Winter about the town's suffering. A planned visit to witness conditions firsthand follows.
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