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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1901

Page

4

Remains of Mrs McFarland and Beauchamp Remains

Remains of Mrs. McFarland arrived from Algonatowa and were taken to her son Ed McFarland’s Daw son farm. She died March 22 after a long illness aged about 75, leaving five children. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Stella Beauchamp, former county teacher, died at 61. Her funeral was in Winfield with 75 teams in procession and Rev Dr Mo. Ewan officiating.

Jane McFarland Algonatowa Ed McFarland Dawson Farm Anna Vincent Thad Vincent Rob William Colorado Springs George Texas Mary Vinocent Algona Stella Beauchamp J. O. Weldin J.D. Lemon R D. Lemon Gus Ald Winfield Stella Bauchamp North Gus Anderson Weldin Lemons Mo. Ewan Presbyterian Church of Beauchamp

Day of the City Contest Sparks Heavy Vote Across Wards

Election day opens bright with rain feared yet turnout high. Voters gathered early as 6 30 in districts one to four report totals by mid afternoon: First 116 Second 203 Third 246 Fourth 222. Third Ward hosts a fierce race led by William Paul Moothart with rivals predicting a loss. Judges and clerks named for ward contests as polls close at seven.

Washington Journal Geo, Schneider Harve Lease J T. Anderson M. ©. Slocum A. K. Cunningham

Inquest Held as Child Buried in Elm Grove Grave

An inquest into the death of a found infant concluded with a jury verdict pending tonight. The child, found on freight No 9, was laid to rest in Elm Grove potter's field at 2 PM after embalming. Mothers or fathers are not identified. authorities suspect possible foul play and vow to pursue the case.

Elm Grove Potters Reynolds State Board of Health Stewart Thos, Allen Hugh Teeter Ira Bowman

Bubonie Plague Spreads in Cape Town March News

Cape Town reports continued bubonie plague spread with an official average of six new daily cases. Most victims are colored persons as authorities monitor the outbreak.

Cape Town

Carnegie Interviewed on Southampton Visit and Gifts

Andrew Carnegie arrived on the St Louis in Southampton and spoke on his New York library gifts. He praised the Pittsburg workers for their donation, noting it alongside the New York library gift as meaningful. The Bank of England weekly statement shows reserve changes and a 50.48 percent reserve ratio.

Southampton Andrew Carnegie New York St. Louis Carnegie van Wyck Pittsburg Alrahorn S. Tlewitt Bank of Fogland London Bank of England

Evidence in Teachers Suit Recounts Corporate Valuations

In Springfield March 22 the Chicago Teachers Federation suit to compel assessments on Cook county properties heard testimony from corporate officers. Witnesses described dividends, stock values, and bond totals for Chicago City Railway, People's Gas Light and Coke, South Chicago City Railway, Edison, Chicago Traction, and General Electric. The trial discussed market values and stock par figures, with Wiley excused after contempt proceedings were dismissed.

Springfield Ill Chicago Teachers’ Federation Board of Equalization For Cook County Sanfamien Thompson TD. G. Hamilton Chicago City Railway Company People's Gas Light and Coke Company New York O. G. Gattner South Chicago City Railway Company Mapital William G. Beall Edison Company J. F. Marlow Chicago Traction Company FE. K. Smith Secretaary Cheago Traction Company M. R. Orde General Bplectric Company T. A. Wiley People’s Gas Tight and Coke Company Pven Wiley Tie Oartiery Tis Wiley

Queen Alexandra Departs for Copenhagen with King Edward

Queen Alexandra started for Copenhagen from London with King Edward accompanying her to Victoria station. He bade her farewell as she began her royal journey yesterday morning.

London Alexandra Copenhagen King Edward Victoria Station

Steamer City of Poughkeepsie Sinks After Rocks Strike Near New York

The steamer City of Poughkeepsie ran aground at Stony Point near New York and sank, but all 159 passengers were saved. Four workmen were injured and an explosion in New York’s rapid transit tunnel narrowly avoided disaster.

Poughkeepsie Stony Point New York Discovery Trundee Peking Mark Twain Gungl Dresden Mexico Cincinnati London

Classified Items and Notices From Journal Office

Various small ads for sale and rent items including a Winchester shotgun with leather case, mandolin, and a leather case. Rooms for rent on the square and furnished front room available. Wanted active person to collect with high salary and references. Lost steel spectacles found. Rental and house rental inquiries directed to Journal office Cedar Rapids Iowa.

A. Hise Journal Office Cahkarp—Phnton Ekuquire H. D. Mottmer P. O Cedar Rapids

Sagasta Tilts Against Clericals in Spain

Madrid reports that the government under Sagasta will end compulsory attendance in religious classes for state schools and universities. The move challenges clerical orders and aims to curb ultramontane propaganda while signaling a stronger liberal stance. In Chicago Levi Z Leiter wins a decree for 113000.78 against the estate of T Benton Leiter on an 1882 note secured by a mortgage.

Madrid Senor Sagasta Chicago Levi Z Leiter Stein T. Benton Leiter Levi Z. Leiter Silas B. Cobb Levi Z. Vetter

Typhoid Cases Linked to Contaminated Paris Water

A considerable number of typhoid fever cases in several Paris hospitals have been traced to bad water furnished to patients. The outbreak highlights public health risks tied to water supply management and hospital infection controls.

Paris

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