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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1905

Page

8

Roosevelt seeks resignations to reorganize Panama Canal Commission

President Roosevelt requests the Panama Canal Commission resignations to allow a fresh start in reorganization. Secretary Taft solicits the seven-member panel, with Major General George W. Davis receiving the notice as governor of the canal zone. New appointments likely during the Southern trip, with Shonts and Burt considered for leadership alongside existing members and Stanford/Parsons.

Washington Panama Canal Roosevelt Taft George W. Davis Canal Zone Moody Davia John G. Walker The Navy William Barclay Parsons William H. Burr Benjamin M. Harrod Donald Grunsky Theodore J. Shouts Clover Leaf Railroad Henry G. Burt Union Pacific Phonts Burt Shonts Pennsylvania West Drake

U S Warship to Port au Prince Amid Haiti Tensions

Washington reports a United States man of war will be sent to Port au Prince to protect American interests as cable warnings signal potential trouble in Haiti on March 31 and April 1. Officials note unclear meaning of the dates while Taft offers no decree on Dominican unrest. Professor Hollander, named special commissioner to Santo Domingo, will sail from Baltimore soon.

Washington United States Port-au-Prince State Department Powell Haiti Navy Department N. Leger Taft Monte Christi Santo Domingo Roosevelt William &. Gould Baltimore San Domingo Jacob H. Hollander Johns’ Hopkins University Santo Do York New

Beware the Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public

Consumer warning about mercury in catarrh ointments. Praises Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken orally. Notes authenticity and directs to buy from druggists. Includes price and reference to Fall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Attorneys Play Billiards and Bowling in Club Gym

The Hocking Coal Co case lawyers meet at the Commercial club gym for an evening of billiards and bowling. Seevers and McNett display skill while Guernsey Wells Gleason and Brookhart show varied talent. Judge Preston also bowls, edging rivals with steady maneuvers and long throws.

Hocking Coal Co Messrs. Seevers McNett Mr. McNett Seevers Guernsey Mr. Wells Mr. Gleason S. W. Brookhart Preston J. A. Cunningham A. H. Wallace Charley Wilson

Indoor baseball game set for Friday at Commercial club

Capt. Anderson leads his team against Capt. Gaston in an indoor baseball match at the Commercial club gymnasium Friday evening. Admission is free for Commercial club members and their guests. Two Topsies, two Uncle Toms and two umpires will participate in the event.

Commercial Club Capt Anderson Gaston

Bowling double bill in Class A features Crooks vs Hull

Two Class A bowling contests set for tonight. Dr. W. B. Crooks faces Dr. H. W. Hull. A. W. McCulley takes on F. H. Smith.

W. B. Crooks H. WU. Hull A. W. McCulley F. H. Smith

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

The preparation has great success in relief and care of bowel complaints and is now widely used. It never fails and is pleasant when diluted with water and sweetened. Suitable for children and adults. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlains Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington DC bulletin

Special to The Evening Journal reports Iowa weather today and tomorrow with showers tonight and Friday. Warmer conditions tonight and cooler readings expected in the northwest portion Friday.

Washington, D. C Med The Evening Journal Iowa

Clairvoyant Madame Deering to Readings in City

Clairvoyant Madame Deering offers readings of past present and future at Washington House from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Readings for ladies cost 0c and gentlemen $1.37-6t, with no cards or upfront payments required.

Madame Deering Washington House

Sunday Services Announced for Baptist Church

All church members are urged to attend Sunday services. A Sunday School rally is scheduled for 9 30 and the regular communion service follows at 11 o'clock.

The Baptist Church

Court Proceedings End in Wells Versus Hocking Coal

In district court the evidence in the W A Wells versus Hocking Coal Company case concluded this forenoon and the afternoon was used for arguments on a low point. The arguments before the jury may begin tomorrow.

Local Notices and Community Updates From Polk City

Suffering son cured by Bucken's Amica Salve after a severe eye ash. John McCartney travels to Ainsworth for trips. Real estate inquiry for Woods county Oklahoma farm via Yes Ragan. Della Brookhart elected West Chester principal for next year. M Meyer of Milwaukee nursery man in city planning to relocate. Mrs. Whiteman and daughter Martha return home from Polk City and Des Moines. W Al White, Ringling Bros. rider, en route for season. Rev. Dite McMasters arrives from Grundy Center to lead Baptist church services. Community welcomes the pastor and family.

Della Brookhart West Chester M. ©. Meyer Milwaukee Whiteman Martha Polk City Des Moines G. T. Auld Biggsville W. al White Matt White

Local notes from the city mix with bakery ads and travel

S. W. Livingston is ill. Fred Bragg arrived on the Branch last evening. A new fire escape goes on Hotel Stevenson today. Rev. Stryker went to Bloomfield on business. Mrs. Carl Keck headed for Brighton. Mrs. George Welch arrived from Ainsworth. Vienna bakery promotes pies and candy. Mrs. Jackson Roberts shows slight improvement. W. T. Marr of Ainsworth visited city yesterday. Several residents travel or shop, including Mrs. A. W. Yard and Miss Kathryn Kenally. A horse and harness set offered, inquire at Journal. Seed corn man J. M. Maxwell in town. Misses Maggie and Ruth Williams visit. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Lewis expected from Carlsbad NM. Mrs. Eckerman and three sons visit. Mrs. A. B. Adams and Dorothy go to Muscatine. Mrs. H. C. McDowell travels Chicago to Des Moines. Stella and Irma Cruz visit Chas. Mercer’s family. Mercer family departs for Chillicothe MO. Kindergarten dismissed for 8. I. T. A. meeting in Oskaloosa. Teachers travel to Oskaloosa for convention.

Stevenson Stryker Bloomfield Carl Keck Brighton George Welch Ainsworth Vienna Johnson Jackson Roberts W. T. Marr J. M. Maxwell Crawfordsville Maggie Ruth Willams Cotter R. P. Lewis Carlsbad New Mexico George Eckerman West Chester Elsie McCobb

Miss Etta Maxwell Returns to Wheatland Duties

Miss Etta Maxwell resumes duties at Wheatland Jaws after a short home visit. Mrs W D Miller and Miss Dora Minick plan a brief trip to Chicago next week for several days.

Etta Maxwell Wheatland Jaws

A Safe Cough Medicine for Children

A safe cough medicine for children is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is claimed to be free of danger and to provide relief for colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cooks Sherman.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cooks&Sherman

Champion liniment for rheumatism praised by mail carrier

Chas Drake of Cha gleville Connecticut praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the champion liniment. He suffered rheumatism in the shoulder for a year before relief after trying several cures and guidance from a storekeeper. One application provides prompt relief and short continued use promises a permanent cure. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Chas. Drake Chagleville Conn Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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