Rocky Mountain Limited Wrecked Injuring Passenger
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1905
Page
4
Five Cars Leave Track in Rocky Mountain Limited Wreck
The westbound Rocky Mountain Limited No 41 derailed about 1 am one mile west of Homestead after a rail removal. Engine and several cars were damaged, six people injured, and investigators found no clue about the rail theft. The wreck was cleared by noon as trains diverted via Washington and the Des Moines branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Limited
Homestead
Rock Island
Davenport
A. ©. Hotchkiss
Wm. Smith
W. Waliock
Chicago
G. J. Pomeroy
Newton
L. A. Weber
Council Bluffs
L. C. White
Sargents
Colo
Des Moines
School Board Elects New Members After Annual Meeting
The school board held its semi annual meeting yesterday at the secretary's office. Settlements with the secretary and treasurer were completed and the board's business closed. A resolution praised retiring member Samuel Younkin for four years of service. The old board adjourned, the new board was called to order, J A Y Ashby and E T Wickham were sworn in, and F L Wilson was elected president for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Samuel Younkin
J. A. Y. Ashby
E. T. Wickham
Death of Cedar Rapids editor Fred Faulkes
Death of Fred Faulkes editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported at 5 30 this morning in Cedar Rapids The Gazette editor had been in Excelsior Springs Mo traveling there frequently when a telegram was sent for someone to come to his aid A man went at once but Faulkes had already died The cause is not given and the notice ends abruptly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Evening Journal
Fred Faulkes
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Paulkes
Excelsior Springs
Faulkes
Funeral for Mrs Wilbur Held at Wilbur Home
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Wilbur were conducted this afternoon at the A. E. Wilbur home south of the city by Rev. Schreck engast. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
Dr Thos Roberts Returns From Chicago To Aid Ill Mrs Jackson Roberts
Dr Thos Roberts arrived in the city last evening at the bedside of Mrs Jackson Roberts who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Roberts
City
Chicago
Jackson Roberts
Hocking Coal Company case opens as long trial looms
The Wells versus Hocking Coal Co case begins after a previous hung jury in Mahaska County. Attorneys for both sides are listed, with a claimed commission of about 64 000 dollars amid a sale of Monroe county coal assets. The jury shortlist and opening statements unfold as the trial proceeds under Judge Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wells
The
Hocking Coal Co. Et al
Clements
Hocking
Monroe County
Wells
N. T. Guernsey
Des Moines
John F. Lacey
H. W. Gleason
Oskaloosa
Bull
James Stamp
W. B. Critz
W. M. Stout
C. Meyer
H. A. Jeffrey
H. M. Baker
Jacob Frank
A. M. Eldridge
B. Sands
O. M. Gray
Blanchard
Mr. Guernsey
Social events charm town residents with music and birthdays
The narrative describes social gatherings and entertainments around town. Mrs Wickham hosts a 2:50 pm Chapter meeting, Miss Corette entertains guests with Miss McKelvy, and Miss Vaughn Ross receives gifts for her birthday. Others attend tax supper and birthday celebrations at various homes.
Roney Boys to Perform in April Lecture Series
The Roney Boys Concert Company will appear in April as the finale of a lecture course. Tickets are sold by C. H. Wilson. A White House lyceum event on December 26 drew the largest children's gathering in sixty years with the Roosevelts in attendance and praise for Roney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roney Boys
C. H. Wilson
Roney's
White House
Lyceum
Local Leader Declares He Remains in City
Louis Baird writes to The Journal that he has no plans to leave the city and will stay on in his position. He seeks to reassure residents amid circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Louis Baird
Science of Living Admonitions On Health And Cheer
Dr. George F. Butler extols tough birth over luck or riches and urges simpler living. He advises eating less, drinking pure water, avoiding constant business talk, and embracing fruit, fun, and social connection while aging with temperate, productive work. He contrasts cheerfulness with melancholy and praises practical self care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Butler
Alimentary Canal
Grandma
Grandpa
Meeting Notice for Mrs Sage Residence March 30
The W. Cc. T. A. will meet at the home of Mrs. A. A. Sage on Thursday March 30 at 2 30 p m. Watchfulness enjoined. Watch therefore for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come Matt 24 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Sage
Kunath children show slight improvement today
The condition of Ralph Kunath, nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kunath, is a little more hopeful today. Their daughter Evelyn also shows some improvement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
J. B. Kunath
Evelyn
City Council Opens Alley and Plans Tulsa Delegation Visit
City council met in regular session with Mayor Alberson and six councilmen. The street and alley committee recommended opening the alley near Dr. Combs' residence. Mayor Alberson appointed a committee to meet the Tulsa delegation arriving by special train at 8:10 and departing at 9. The commercial club committee will also meet the train. all are asked to be at Rock Island depot by 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberson
Barden
Crooks
Foley
Keck
Patterson
Reynolds
Combs
Tulsa
Indian Territory
Commercial Club
Rock Island
Lucky to Be Alive and an Astonishing Medical Bill
A physician notes a remarkable patient survival and jokes about an enormous weekly treatment bill. The exchange hints at the high cost and complexity of medical care, as captured in a Chicago Tribune dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Chicago Tribune
Not Unexpected Death After Lightning Strike
A brief, informal report notes Rafferty died from a lightning strike. The speaker expresses no surprise, recalling the last sighting of him looking very ill.
Definition of an optimist in playful dialogue
A short exchange defines an optimist as a person who does not care what happens if it does not affect him. The contrast is framed in a playful manor between characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Clarence
Mr. Callipers
Puck
Miss Violet Prefers American Macaroni Over Italy
Miss Violet recounts her rapid tour of Europe and asks about Italy. She stresses she would rather have plain American macaroni baked with cheese than discuss lazzaroni, showing a strong preference for home comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Kansas
Miss Violet
Theological school head on fools and geniuses
A theologian laments the gap between talent and success noting many fools prosper while many geniuses fail, a reflection echoed in the Christian Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. I. Main
Seri
New School Board
Mrs. Wilbur
Patert
Dell H. Duncan
North Side
Hocking Coal Company Case
Vienna
Otto Dede
Brighton
Hugh McCleery
Eugene Rust
J. Guest
Roy Echlin
Jennie Merrelett
Winfield
W. H. Dillon
West Chester
John Belville
Myrtle Coop
Peirce
John Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Clint Cunningham
Columbus Junction
John Skipton
Harland
Iowa
Alice Wells
Beulah Stewart
Alice Weidenbeck
Tendre & Benz
Maud Watters
Daven Tt
Claude Reister
Elsie McCobb
Emma McCart
Elm Grove
A. N. Alberson
L. D. Higgins
Landseekers
Ft. Scott
Ed Klopfenstein
John Z>ring
John Matthews
Geo. Grimith
C. F. Wabnitz
J. J. Grimm
John Welch
A. Durst
Mahaska County
P. B. ©. Society
East Main Street
Nora Corette
South Marion Avenue
Miss McKelvy
Monmouth
Miss Corette
Golden Rule Circle
King’s Daughters
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. T. Matthews
West Washington Street
Miss Daisy Hall
East Washington Street
Miss Vaughn Ross
North
Washington
Lowell
Philadelphia
Washington, Iowa
Science OF Living
Ope
New York
Cook & Sherman, S. W. Cor
Rafferty
Cash Grocery
Mason City
Twin Cities
Iowa Central
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Peoria
All Points Beyond
Sun
Peoria Express
Iteweness
A.B
tMinneapolis
A Cathy
Om Iger
Gasey’s
Allen
Dr. King
Vists
Mo. 1
Colenso
Frank Rogers
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