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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1900

Page

4

Local School Election Quiet at City Hall

At city hall this afternoon the school election proceeds with little excitement. Mayor Geo Ross Jno. W. Morton and J.A. Ashby of the Scribbard lead the effort. Few votes cast by press time as polls close at six. The Citizens' caucus ticket appears sole and L. A. White is favored for treasurer with Frank Wilson and Frank Stewart slotted for the board.

Geo Ross Jno Citizens’ Caucus L. A. White Frank Wilson Frank Stewart

Surprised 15th Birthday at Garnet Mason Home

Saturday evening Garnet Mason was surprised at his home by fellow students for his fifteenth birthday. The Juvenile Band played, refreshments were served, and attendees included Nan McCutcheon Maud Carpenter Edna Purvis Pansy Minnick Alice McCutcheon George McClean Frank McClean Mike Springman U Springman Louis Mover Fred Ferguson Tom McCutcheon and others.

Garnet Mason Nan McCutcheon Maud Carpenter Edna Purvis Pansy Minnick Alice McCutcheon George McClean Frank McClean Mike Springman U Springman Louis Mover Fred Ferguson Tom McCutcheon

Orion Lodge Knights Work Evening Update

Orion Lodge No 75 calls all members to attend tonight’s rank work led by Chancellor Commander. Edith Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Davis, is ill at home on the Heights. County Auditor Ingham notes state instruction to loan school funds at five percent, down from six percent, due to only three thousand three hundred dollars available. impact minimal for lenders. The order applies to all counties statewide.

Orion Lodge No. 75 Edith Mrs. John Davis Heigh's Ingham

For Sale and Rent Notices and Small Advertisements

Auction style notices announce a lot and fine residence north of Rock Island depot offered for sale cheap. J B Warren is contact. A seven room house for rent or sale advertised by J W Scott. Civic Hotel inquiry offers five room house with acreage near town at a cheap rate. An elk task watch charm is left at the office. Boer War book by Dr Mackenzie offered for sale art 1.75 with free postage by American Publishing House Chicago. Piano rental sought for kindergarten work at JOURNAL office.

Rock Island Depot Warren Civic Hotel Los Dr Mackenzie American Publishing House Chicago Kintergarten

The Crucition of Pip Strong continues in the church service

In a Sunday service at Calvary church, Pastor Philip Strong announces his resignation and defends his Christian stance. The crowd records a mix of support and discomfort as he speaks of Christlike service and the church’s duty to the poor, ending with a dramatic moment as a cross on the wall looms behind.

Advance Publishing Co Sarah Ile Tiew Tie Tle Lle Brother Man Wilham Philip William Calvary Church Meh Mr. Strong Phillip Mrs. Strong Calvary Shurch Christ Milton

Monument to Lincoln’s mother to be erected at Lincoln City

The Nancy Lincoln Memorial association met in Indianapolis and accepted J S Culver of Springfield Illinois plan to build free of charge a monument over Lincoln’s mother’s grave near Lincoln City in Spencer county Indiana The same day Sangamon county Democratic central committee endorsed Alfred Orendorff for governor and urged Democrats to support him

Indianpolis Nancy Lincoln J. S. Culver Springfield Ills Lincoln Lincoln City Spencer County Ill Sangamon County Democratic Central Committee Alfred Orendorff

Fire damages Collarder mutt in Glendale report

A mutt of Charles Collarder in Glendale was burned Saturday night causing a loss of $65,000. J P P Morgan & Co of New York say they are receiving many subscriptions to the British war loan. A new magazine titled The Smart Set has appeared in New York representing the fashionable world.

Charles Collarder Glendale J. PP. Morgan & Co New York

Monroe Doctrine Navy Plan Advocated for Canal

Captain A. T. Mahan argues in Leslie's Weekly that a canal across the isthmus linking the Atlantic and Pacific is essential to protect U S interests and that Britain should be won as a friend. He warns European powers could gain stations that threaten shipping and naval security, urging readiness to resist encroachment.

New York Navy Leslie's Weekly A. T. Mahan Pacific Coast China Atlantic Gulf Seaboard Pacific Asia Caribbean Sea Germany Danish Islands St. Thomas

Monroe Doctrine and a Great Navy Are One and Inseparable

The maritime region of the Caribbean requires a navy capable of open sea control. Ports matter less than a dominant fleet that can sustain shipping, supply imports, and protect merchant vessels. The navy must be superior to potential foes, feasible given U S resources, and rival European powers like France or Germany.

Caribbean Caribbean Sea Great Britain France Germany

Miner Abused by Unknown Band in Terre Haute

In Terre Haute Indiana on Friday night Peter Huffman a miner living north of the city was dragged from his home by a group described as white caps and was severely beaten. The attackers were not identified. Also in Indianapolis Francis Burt head of Brooks Oil and Leader Refining died at his Woodruff Place home after a three week illness.

Springfield Als Tanner Terre Haute Ind Peter Huffman Lyfor Whitecaps Indianapolis Francis Burt Brooks Oil Company Leader Refining Company Washington Pa Woodruff Place

Candied Delicacies Applauded Across All Ages and Genders

The article notes that our candied selections delight both the brave and the fair, asserting that sweet appreciation knows no age or sex. It promises endless variety and uniform quality, priced by simplicity or elegance rather than merit, emphasizing consistent excellence.

Painting and Paper Hanging Offer with Sample Papers

Experienced painter offers paper hanging services at reasonable prices. Can bring samples and sell Life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey direct. Warns of fakes, states official life endorsed by family, outfit free, promises $3800 monthly with a reliable life. Dominion Company Dept J Chicago.

D. L Moody W. R. Moody Ira D. Sankey Life The Dominion Company Dept. J Chicago

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