Citizens Smile Today Sweeping Victory for Nonpartisan Ticket
Citizens celebrate a landslide win as the nonpartisan ticket secures a historic victory in city elections. The result marks a decisive shift in local leadership and policy direction.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1901
Page
2
Unanimous Citizens Victory in Local Election
The election produced a decisive unanimous win for the non-partisan Citizens ticket. Majorities ranged wide with C. H. Wilson at 229 and John Lytle also noted, while Smith was re-elected treasurer and Young agreed for the park post. The piece highlights mayoral and solicitor outcomes and praises community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle
Wilson
White
Butterfield
Smith
Young
Ts Escadews
Miller
OO Long
Chas Hebener
Ed Walther
P Mootbart
Deuel
Gee Peas
C. H Wilson
John Lytle
Washington's Mayor-Elect H. Wilson Noted Early Leader
The mayor-elect of Washington has been tied to the city since it became a city. Born in Union Town, Virginia in 1834, he served as mayor in 180 and, with Mr. WT Hlebener, was among the first councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington
Washington National Bank
J D. Glasgow
People of
H. Wilson
Uniontown
Venn
WT. Hlebener
Peoria
Lyman J. Carlock
Manila
Carlock
Court of First Instance
Philippines
Taft
Philippine Commission
Local Leader Wilson Seeks Mayoral Seat
The narrative highlights Wilson a former councilman and state legislator, noting his long public service and experience with town and city laws. He emphasizes readiness to be a prompt, efficient, fearless mayor, backed by decades in public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DM. Brooks
Wilson
Butterfield Emerges As City Solicitor In Washington
W H Butterfield, a 1896 graduate, rose from a total stranger to a prominent lawyer and city solicitor. His rapid ascent since arriving in Washington has made him a key figure in the city’s interests, with a lucrative practice supporting his public role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. H. Butterfield
W. H. Butterfield
Washington
Delegations to Keota by local Presbyterian churches
Ladies from the First and Second United Presbyterian churches sail this morning on the Branch for Keota to attend the Woman's Presbyterian Missionary Convention. Attendees include Mesdames J A Stewart Hervey Bell Lizzie Moore J R Logue Robert Cheriry R T McCall Lizzie Anderson J W Maxwell Lytle Donger Capt Montgomery 8 A White RP Lewis Jeanie McCaw Oliver Hicks Clara Haight Ferguson and the Misses Cora Anderson Ethel Baird Bessie Conger Bila Montgomery Sadie Reynolds Mazie Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Second United Presbyterian Churches
Keota
Woman's Presbyterian Missionary Convention
Mesdames
J. A. Stewart
Hervey Bell
Lizzie Moore
J. R Logue
Robert Cheriry
R T. McCall
Lizzie Anderson
J. W. Maxwell
Lytle
Donger
Capt Montgomery
Oliver Hicks
Clara Haight
Ferguson
Cora Anderson
Ethel Baird
Bessie Conger
Bila Montgomery
Sadie Reynolds
Mazie Stewart
Weather Forecast and Convention Travel Deal Up Front
Washington reports generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Teachers attending the Grinnell convention can save on travel with special fares offered by FE Swirr & Son, including a single trip to Grinnell for 2.79 via Iowa Central. Trains leave Washington at 9:25 a.m. or 6:50 p.m. and arrive Grinnell at 1:05 p.m. or 8:10 a.m. Returning from Grinnell, departures are 1:05 a.m. or 10:17 a.m., with arrivals in Washington at 9:15 a.m. or 2:40 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Local notes and visits fill town life on March 25
Maud Owen visits at the parental home in town as Charley Singleman’s carpenters begin a barn for John Dear west of Wellman. Duck hunters line rivers and ponds while residents share health updates and travel news. Relics from the Philippines attract attention at Temple Pharmacy window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Owen
Oskaloosa
Charley Singleman
John Dearweat
Wellman
Insanity dispute and travel of Mrs. Bray to hospital
An inquest in Franklin Indiana questioned Mrs. Willis Bray sanity after a review of removal papers to Central hospital. The sheriff found her missing, later learned her brother took her southwest of town and then to Gas City as the brother doubted insanity.
Army food of the future may be dried eggs in cans
A London auction sold Bradshaw’s 1889 Railway Guide original edition for 125 pounds. Count de Maquille, last survivor of King Charles X’s pages, died in Nantes at an age stated as 85. Carlos I of Portugal, 88, noted for laziness. Charles Limbert of Grand Rapids, missing 25 years, returned to die. One hundred fifty recruits deserted the Dixie training ship at Norfolk this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count de Maquille
Charles X
Nantes
Carlos I
Portugal
Charles Tlimbert
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dixie
Norfolk
Sermonful Sunday Services Draw Congregation Near
The M E Services were well attended on Sunday and greatly enjoyed by the congregation. Dr. J. C. W. Coxe preached thoughtful sermons in the morning and evening with the text Behold What Manner of Love the Father Hath Bestowed upon Us. There were two accessions to the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. W. Coxe
When We Were Twenty One Show Near Graham Runs
Two shows in April promise near Graham with a limited run. A note mentions a spring program and a company bringing a pleasant theatrical experience to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Knickerbocker Theater
New York
Bng
George Clark
Augustin New York Theater Company
America
Washington
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