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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1901

Page

4

Cambridge Falls In Two Tragedies And Boat Race

Two deaths occur in a five story tenement fire at Delaney and Norfolk streets Mrs Esther Cohn and her children Benjamin and Sophia perish in Cambridge. Oxford defeats Cambridge in the varsity boat race by a quarter length reported from London England.

New York Esther Cohn Benjamin Sophia Delaney and Norfolk Streets London Eng Oxford Cambridge

Arm strong found guilty and released on leave town

Bob Armstrong a colored boxer was found guilty of vagrancy and carrying concealed weapons by Judge Silvar on a Thursday afternoon but released on promise to depart within 24 hours. A shooting incident involving Grant Dimmitt and Bob Brown is noted with Armstrong connected to the case.

Bob Armstrong Silvar Grant Dimmitt Bob Brown Armstrong Lob Jeffrie Des Moines News

Dog breaks train speed record on Havre to Washington run

William Saville's dog reportedly matched the train’s time from Havre to Washington, following from Havre aboard the Narrow Gauge. The animal later paused along the route but completed the trip with no apparent effort, while local notices mention church services and other regional items from Havre and nearby towns.

William Saville Mr. Saville WR Gammon John Caldwell Havre Washington Pointe

Supreme Court Affirms Hopeman v Citizens Mutual Fire

The Michigan Supreme Court upholds the judgment for Hope man against Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance of Allegan and Kent counties. The policy covered loss of horses burned by lightning, even if the animals were not on the insured farm at the time. The decision clarifies coverage extends to animals killed by a stroke of lightning regardless of location.

Couties Allegan Kent

Classified notices and small ads roundup

WANTS LOST FOUND Fox Sale on Trape-Lumber Wagon spring buggy harness details seek Frank Webb Lost a picture button between east side jewelry store and Shaw Bowman's Leave at this office Help wanted girl for general house work Cunningham's grocery Apply at once 35-tf For SALE Mandolin good as new call at JOURNAL office Nice suite of rooms for rent on the square Apply at JOURNAL office For SALE Cabar-Phw'on good as new Inquire at this office tf Complel Pair of steel spectacles in leather case At this office tf For Rent Furnished front room large and light 3rd floor west end of Rookery tf

Frank Webb East Side Shaw & Bowman's Cunningham’s Grocery Journal Office Rookery

Reunion Attendees and Visitors Visit Ainsworth

Miss Rownd attended the Camp Washington reunion at Ainsworth. Miss Carrie Goetz of Monmouth visited city friends after arriving yesterday to attend the Camp Washington reunion. Ira Haines, Will Mitchell, Will Batley, Will Easter, J G Barl, Will Stafford, and Harry Landerman of Havre were in town today.

Hugh Dogle Coppock T. W. Rickey Harry White Dean Cherryholme Henry Crooks Prof. Morrison Chas. Yeager Crawfordaville Geo. Beretter Washington G. M. Ziring Hissong Burlington Hisaooyw Mrarowan Riverside Frank Webb Wm. M. Rownd Buffalo Baptist Robert Armstrong Des Moines W. W. Wilson Somerset Ohio Miss Anna James Clendeata Keowa Carrie Goetz Monmouth Ira Haines Will Mitchell Will Batley Will Easter J G. Barl Will Stafford Harry Landerman Havre

Burials disrupted as floor collapses at Bee Ridge Church

At Picor Brazil on March 30 the burial service for Mrs. Daniel Downings halted when the church floor collapsed. No serious injuries were reported as the crowd reacted with calm. A separate report from Greensburg notes a verdict of voluntary manslaughter for Dr Conda Beck, while Calumet and Hecla Mining declares a $15 per share dividend.

Ed Grayson Chas Des Moines Brazil Ind Daniel Downings Bee Ridge Greensburg, Ind Conda Beck Calumet and Hecla Boston Calumet and Hecla Mining Company

Chicago Markets Report Forty Nine Line Quotations

Chicago March 29 Grain and Produce quotes on Wheat Corn and Soy products. Prices shown for Wheat May July and March with open high low and close figures. Live stock markets in Chicago East Buffalo St Louis and Milwaukee with cattle hogs and lambs price ranges and receipts.

Chicago Board of Trade Today SUNY Cape Cod Texas East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y St. Louis Milwaukee Grain

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