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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1902

Page

3

Jefferson Named as Final Western State in Cascade Region Park

The article argues for creating the state of Jefferson from Indian Territory and surrounding lands, noting white settlement and loss of Native control. It describes a national park proposal for Crater Lake in the Cascade range led by Representative Moody, and includes comments on rural free delivery and Southern fast mail subsidies.

National Park Cascade Mountains Wasatxorox Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Missouri Arkansas Kansas Minnesota Colorado Louisiana Purchase Great Western Indian Territory Oklahoma Five Civilized Tribes Moody Oregon Committee On Public Lands Cascade Range Crater Lake United States Crater Representative Cowhherd Congress Antica W. Duns

Topsy Turvy Life and the Stomach Cure by Dr. Pierce

The passage argues that a topsy turvy attitude disrupts digestion leading to weakness and disease. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach and related organ ailments, claiming improved nourishment and health after seven bottles. A testimonial from W. D. Merchant notes weight gain from 119 to 176 pounds and regained work.

Pierce W. D. Merchant Tylersburg Clarion Co Penna Dr. Pierce

Requisitions Between Governors Refused in Four-County Case

Governor Herreld refused a U S gubernatorial requisition for J H Stover and John H Jones wanted in Codington county South Dakota for obtaining money on false pretenses A later Illinois request for E Talley of Water town charged with perjury in Cook county Illinois was also refused Conservator appointed for James Garrizan in Chatsworth whose eighty acre farm sold for £10 000 and $10 000 found on him Century Athletic club wired Tom Sharkey seeking terms to fight Jeffries in Los Angeles during the first week in May.

Ponting Mis Malachi Garrity Chatsworth James Garrizan Garrikan Los Angeles Cal The Century Athletic Club Tom Sharkey Fitzsimmons Jeffries

Republicans Pick Lincoln for State Convention

Lincoln chosen as the site for Nebraska Republican state convention on June 18 after a meeting in Lincoln on March 22. The decision sets the gathering location and date for party activities statewide.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb Republican State Central Committee

Chicago police ordered to take thirty day vacations

Chief O'Neill directs all Chicago police to a 30 day leave. A Boston resident, Mrs. Julia B. French, dies after falling down an elevator shaft at home. Four Black individuals killed in Madrid Bend Kentucky after a theft incident. A newborn found ash heap in Chicago is christened by Englewood police. A quirky London Globe note and lines from literary voices accompany the outline.

O'Neill Chicago National Retail Hardware Association Julia B. French Boston Madrid Bend Englewood

Christening Plan Sparks Odd Name Debate

A neighbor asks about naming the baby and the mother says she will christen him Sunday. The neighbor jokes about naming him after Robinson Crusoe's Friday, noting the odd choice.

Robinson Crusoes Chicago Tribune

Father too ill to talk explains Willie in News note

In Indianapolis News a brief exchange shows William saying his father is at home but unable to talk due to severe rheumatism, with the question and response reflecting a domestic moment.

Willie William Indianapolis

Man Claims Independence Upsets Neighbors

A Chicago News note observes that some neighbors label a man ungrateful for insisting on handling his own affairs, reflecting local tensions over privacy and self rule.

Chicago News

Limit of Microscopic Power and Size of Particles

Professor McKendrick stated in a presidential address that the smallest visible particle is between one four hundred thousandth and one five hundred thousandth of an inch in diameter. Diffraction limits in light microscopy prevent seeing smaller objects, yet living spores studied by physiologists may be even smaller than the smallest resolvable particle.

Great Britain Professor McKendrick British Association

Husband stealthily sleeps, wife enraged in Chicago News

A north side woman waited up till 1 AM for her husband. He climbed stairs and crawled into bed asleep, prompting a week of silence from his wife. The item is reported as a brief Chicago News domestic anecdote.

North Side Chicago

Peace hopes rise as Boer leaders move toward Orange River

Acting President Burger and leaders Reitz, Meyer, and Krogh rode toward the Orange River colony after a flag of truce visit to Balmoral. London and Pretoria reports vary on aims, with cautious optimism over possible peace, while the War Office denies official confirmation.

Pretoria Behalk Burger FLW Retta The Transvaal Lucas Meyer Krogh Balmoral Here Schalkdurger Orange River Colony London Schalk- Burger F. W. Reitz Lord Kitchener Delarey Lemion Schalk-Burger Reitz Meyer Steyn de Wet War Office Associated Press

Moros Attack Signal Men Near Paran-Paran Minianao

Manila reports Brigadier General George W. Davis says a detachment of seventeen signal corps men was attacked by about two hundred Moros near Paran-Paran Minianao. One signal corps member was killed and four pack mules were seized. Cholera outbreak and sanitary measures rise in the city with sixteen cases and fifteen deaths among natives. The Third regiment was moved aboard the Grant early to evade infection.

Manila George W. Davis Zamboanga Minianao Signal Corps Paran-Paran Grant

David Bispham Regains Voice to Resume Opera Work

New York March 24 Mr David Bispham has fully recovered his voice after losing it during a Worcester Mass concert and has resumed his opera and concert schedule.

New York David Bispham Worcester Mass

Dinner with a friend sparks stand in for report work

A friend asks for no special preparations before dining with Mr. Meekton. He explains the dinner serves to vary the monotony of tea biscuits and marmalade used while compiling their evolving Washington war report.

Mr. Meekton Washington War

Brother killer in Albany shoots brother then proclaims heavenly reward

John de Tierre 45 fatally shoots his brother William 5 near Dover in Hamilton Street Albany. He stands over the victim and fires into the head then places a note on the forehead reading Remember the fatal Wedding and the mother's heart. Motive traced to family troubles and alleged disinheritance by their father.

Albany N. Y John de Tierre William Hamilton Street Dover John John de Nerre

Convict competition spurs crackdown across states

Reports from Indianapolis, Des Moines, Manila, Bangor, Davenport, New Bedford, Oklahoma City, Clinton, Cincinnati detail labor tensions, court martial actions, dam fishway moves, open rivers, looming strikes, and a forgery arrest as reformatories, unions, and officials weigh outputs and justice across multiple locales.

Bank President J D Witter Dies in Chicago

J D Witter 67 president of First National bank Grand Rapids Wis died at Presbyterian hospital Chicago from nepheitis. The keyboard notes indicate a banking figure passing away in a city hospital.

Chicago J. D. Witter First National Bank Grand Rapids Wis Presbyterian Hospital

Biography and Autobiography contrasts praised in newspapers

The Chicago News notes biography shows a man as he is while autobiography reflects his self view. The North American jokes on money Warping perception and how the word itself changes appearance.

Little Willie Chicago News

Coal Diggers in Two Virginia Contact Strike Debate

A Virginia convention aims to adjourn without formally endorsing a strike. The special committee proposes a resolution to present miners' demands to operators, seeking an eight hour day and weighing coal, with strike action only if operators refuse. President Mitchell declined to discuss details.

Shamokin Matehell Special Committee State Committee National Executive Board Mitchell

Coast Sailors See Ship Break Up Near Cape Lookout

Captain W Garry and 27 crew members of the Spanish steamship Ba were rescued after the ship ran aground on a sand bar nine miles south by east of Cape Lookout North Carolina. The vessel broke apart in a south southeast gale. all aboard survived except the captain's dog Tiger and a cat from a crewman. The Algonquin tug and revenue cutter Algonquin aided, taking the survivors to Wilmington, then onward by Old Dominion to their destination.

New York W. Garry Princess Anne Cape Lookout Hebte North Carolina Permandina Hilbea Spain Garry Neoson Wilmington N. C Alexander Kae al Fonquin

Florence Burns Freed In Murder Charge Acquittal

Florence Burns was discharged from custody by Justice Mayer in a special session court in New York City on March 24, temporarily acquitting her of the charge of murdering her paramour.

New York Florence Burns Mayer Special Session Court

Miners Set to Strike in West Virginia and Virginia

The announcement by United Mine Workers secretary treasurer W. B. Wilson that 35 000 miners in West Virginia and Virginia may strike caused little surprise in Charleston. Operators and miners expect a conference, and organizers may be sent to the New and Kanawha river fields to rally workers. A wage scale and car supply were also discussed as a joint committee from the operators and West Virginia Miners association prepare to meet.

Charleston W. Va Indianapoelia W. B. Wilson United Mine Workers Virginia Kanawha Hew Elk River Kanawha River United Mine Workers’ Organization West Virginia Miners’ Association

Workers threaten May Day strike over wage demand

New York reports a possible stoppage of bridge and iron work on major projects by the Housesmiths and Bridgesmiths union if a 40 cent hourly wage increase is not granted. The boycott could halt the Eastern district bridge and several Manhattan structures, with broader cutbacks if unresolved.

New York New York City Brooklyn Eagle Housesmiths Bridgesmiths’ Union Custom House Manhattan Wen Pencoyd

Elizabeth Peebles and Edward M Healy Wed After Forty Five Years

In Kenosha Wisconsin March 24 Elizabeth Peebles and Edward M Healy of Salem married after a long engagement. The report notes the ceremony followed a dramatic court scene over a jurist discovery and alleged threats to marry.

Kenosha Wis Elizabeth Peebles Edward M. Healy Salem

Stranger enters drug store asks for boss

Yonkers Statesman notes a stranger asking to see the boss in a drug store. The absentminded clerk says no but mentions they have something as good. It underscores a wartime or period reflection on trained workers versus soldiers and sailors, touching on education and skilled labor in a concise quip.

Yonkers Statesman

Russian press told to stop printing riots news

The Russian government orders all newspapers to cease reporting on student riots. In Paris last week poet M Quellin and a woman were killed while fourteen people were injured by automobiles. The Iowa legislature plans a $700000 cut in state appropriations. In Des Moines Albert Smith was sentenced to twenty five years for the murder of Trnee.

Empire M. Quellin Paris Lowa Assembly Des Moines Albert Smith Trnee

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