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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1902

Page

2

New City Caucuses Nominate Young Men for Aldermen

In a lively set of ward caucuses the Citizen's party tapped six candidates for alderman and related posts. Roy Emry, J L Brookhart, John Lytle, Maresh W Bailey, James Glasgow, and others were chosen by acclamation or unanimous vote, signaling a youthful slate and cautious, conservative hopes for city governance. The session praised candidates' integrity and business ability, while noting potential future debates and the postponed equal suffrage measure awaiting further action.

Ross Karl Lewin Roy Emry Emry Euch Willin Second Ward J. L. Brookhart John Lytle Hrookhart John K Yockey Will A. White James Glasgow Glasgow Messrs Samuel Conner Chas. H. Keck Washington

Des Moines County Teachers Plan Southeastern Iowa Convention

The Des Moines County Teachers Association will attend the Southeastern Iowa convention in Washington on April 3 and 4 replacing the county meeting. About fifty Burlington teachers plan to travel, with many others expected to join, promising a large, successful event. Several Burlington educators will present papers and take part in discussions.

Des Moines Iowa Washington Burlington Hawkeye

Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Praised by Missouri Man

Mr C B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri reports chronic dysentery for 35 years improved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman Toy Cream Sodae as Allen's.

C B Wingfield Fair Play Chamberlain Stewarts Pharmacy Cook ®& Sherman

Telephone News From Surrounding County Towns

March 15 notes from Richland and nearby areas report Charley Cortes and Frank visiting B F Beitel, Mrs W v Taylor worsened health, Mrs 0 CO Strobm birthday surprise, Chet Alkire’s baby ill, Carey Porter improving, Jobo Duwata ill, Emma McCombs sick, Nida Kelfer improving, James Kowbel elected Salem district director, Harry Page family arriving from Ottumwa to farm, Shalla Marek telephone line set for soon construction.

Charley Cortes Frank Richland B. F. Beitel’s W. v. Taylor Emma McCombs Nida Kelfer James Kowbel Salem Harry Page Ottumwa Albert Kicher

Court of Honor Hosts Splendid Evening and Plans Expansion

The Court of Honor celebrated with a surprise after adjournment as the monthly entertainment committee provided an elegant banquet. The U D brass band and orchestra played while lady members performed piano solos, and the group plans weekly gatherings, hoping to enlarge the rooms to accommodate the growing fraternal order in Washington.

Court of Honor U. D Washington U.T

West Main street social ends with lively whist and toast

Last evening at his home on West Main street Mr Lance Scofield hosted a group of young friends for progressive whist followed by luncheon. Guests included Misses Mabel Buckley Hope Ott Wintfid Hood Lola Wells Marguerite Pratt Rose MacGugin Lucy Wilson Stella Cunningham Elith Baurbamp and Messrs Tom Miller Charley Winters Frank Bergulat Leonard Miksch Fred Stecker Harvey Shannon of Rural Route three had a rough mishap as his mail wagon ran away after a tumbling weed, he was scratched but escaped serious injury and was back to work by dawn.

West Main Street Lance Scofield Mabel Buckley Hope Ott Wintfid Hood Lola Wells Marguerite Pratt Rose MacGugin Lucy Wilson Stella Cunningham Elith Baurbamp Messrs Tom Miller Charley Winters Frank Bergulat Leonard Miksch Fred Steck Harvey Shannon Harvey

Mrs Shields Hosts Informal Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Milan Shields hosted a quiet family dinner at their home on North Second Avenue to celebrate Mrs Shields birthday. The informal gathering featured a simple dainty course menu and pine decor.

Milan Shields North Second Avenue Mrs. Shields

Fire excitement touted as cure by Wellman Advance

The Wellman Advance extols fire excitement as a medical aid claiming cures for back pain and serious illness with quick effects. It cites a man improved from a lame back and a sick person able to work, plus a woman restored to health in minutes and doing housework again. It notes temporary relief for laxness and mentions Miss Kate Montgomery visiting Mr and Mrs W McMinioner from Brighton.

Wellman Advance

Local notes mention visits and new job in Tri-City area

Mr and Mrs M L Miller and son of Ainsworth visited friends in the city. Father Jecobemeer heads to Pleasant Plale for services tomorrow. Misses Feroe Nichols and Gertrude Reeves visit Verdi. Mrs Joe Seester returns to Newton after visiting the Seester home. Mrs J B K Adame returns to Ainsworth after a brief visit. Albert Grant, ex JOURNAL and former Davenport Times staffer, now with Remington Typewriter in Tri-City area. Washington relocation noted for Sandron family. Keck and Sprouls attend Wayland Savings Bank directors meeting. bank to raise time deposit rates. West Liberty Short-Har o cattle sale reports strong prices. Gibson and Barclay sales cited. Verne Hyde, former Blaul’s Sons rep, has moved from Burlington to Pueblo Colo and runs a parallel business there.

M. L. Miller and Son Ainsworth Jecobemeer Pleasant Plale Mre. J R- Wallace West Liberty Gibson Barclay Scarlet Knight, Jr Burlington Hyde Paper Company Pueblo Colo Mere Flyde

The Split on Cuba Promises and McKinley Roosevelt Methods

Waintrerox March 15. Speculation on Cuban reciprocity splits the Republican party as supporters debate promises made by McKinley and the steerage of Roosevelt. Cuban delegates seek a U S market, with Platt amendment minor to tariff relief. beet sugar interests fear wider free trade and annexation. Comparisons of McKinley and Roosevelt show varying party harmony, while officers like Lt Col H P McCain rise through merit. Moody’s rise to secretary of the navy gains praise from Reed, Keil, and Cannon for legal prowess and influence in Congress. Armour W Dunn.

Waintrerox Republican Party Congress Cuba Roosevelt McKinley Root Wood United States William H. Moody Massachusetts Navy Reed House Moody Senate David Keil Hill Lizzie Borden Representative Cannon Timeis Appropriations Committee Armour W. Dunn

Run on Chamberlains Cough Remedy at Glade Springs

Between eleven a m and eight p m on January 25 1001 A F Clark a druggist in Glade Springs Virginia reports selling twelve bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy He praises its long standing local use and customer satisfaction and recommends it for coughs colds or the grip Sold at Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

A. F. Clark Glade Springs Chamberlain Virginia Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Hot Springs Arkansas Health Baths Attract World Visitors

The world famous Hot Springs in Arkansas draws thousands seeking healthful waters. The season opens with strong facilities and government oversight ensuring moderate charges and quality treatment. The Iowa Central Rv line advertises low round trip rates for western and north western travelers with full info from George G. Marshalltown Iowa.

Arkansas Jascuary Island Hot Springs Ark U .S West Northwest Iowa Central Gao Pers Gps&t A Marshalltown Owa

German ambassador not to be recalled or furloughed

Berlin denies rumors of a change at the German embassy in Washington. Dr. Von Holleben remains in place, and a German official notes no plan to recall or furlough him. An associate named Witte had alleged interference in the 1896 election on behalf of Bryan and claimed to have proofs withheld.

Washington Citizen's Party Berlin Foreign Office Associated Press von Holleben Witte von Holeben Bryan State Department

Woman dies of suspected poisoning after powder thrown in carriage

Sheriff Chapman reports from Toledo that a young woman named Brown of Miller City Ohio died of suspected strychnine poisoning after a powder tossed into a carriage. The incident mirrors the Klump case in Lowell. In New Haven Yale declines London club boxing tour due to faculty bans on pugilism.

Grand Rapids Mich Chapman Toledo Brown Miller City Yale New Haven Conn London Athletic Club

Book Agent Seeks Head of House in Library Scene

A book agent finds the master in the library typing on a new typewriter. The agent announces a return visit as the scene centers on a tense domestic moment and cautious behavior.

Africa's Rivers Seek Distant Oceans

African rivers exhibit remarkable traits as they strive toward oceans far from their sources. Their courses are broken by falls and their mouths are clogged by sandbanks, shaping a long journey to the sea.

Africa

No Man Can Be Brave Against Pain as Greater Evil

Fragmentary text argues courage hinges on pain versus pleasure. It asserts bravery falters when pain is seen as life’s ultimate evil, suggesting a philosophical stance on fortitude and sensation.

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