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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1900

Page

4

Opera House Orchestra to perform selections at Graham

Keaton directs the Opera House Orchestra of L M Galyean in a Friday concert at the Graham theater featuring Eilenberg Ist, Weidenbeck, and Reig, with Bodoram and Schlepegrell on clarinets and violin numbers from Cavalleria Rusticana. Also listed are mascagni pieces, Yard, and a Gazelle Hose company notice with meeting at 8.

Opera House Keaton L. M. Galylan Graham Eilenberg Weidenbeck Reig Schlepegrell Barnerdzza Cavalleria Y Rusticana Mascagni Bardes du Corps Yard B Hall LM Galyean Asus Langenberg Mame Weidenbeck Donovan

Cosmopolitan Power Co Organizes In Jersey City

Big company with 40 million capital allied with Chicago automobile interests is organized in Jersey City with directors including George K E Highly, W W Gurley, H TL Carter, J F Hemingway, D S Dank, EB Crompton, Adrian 11, Larkin and Chas N King. The firm plans to manufacture automobiles for the west. Tipton Ind May 2 Reuben Patterson and wife with three children in Jefferson township fall ill after consuming greens with poisonous weed. parents and one child unconscious for hours, danger point uncertain.

New York Cosmopolitan Power Company Jersey City Chicago George KE. Highly W W. Gurley H. TL. Carter J. F. Hemingway Dank EB. F. Crompton Adrian Larkin Chas N. King West Tipton, Ind Reuben Patterson Jefferson Township

Barrymore to Wed Architect Wetmore in New York

Miss Ethel Barrymore plans marriage to Charles D. Wetmore a New York architect and will leave the stage. A British Columbia bill seeks to bar employment in mines for men with long hair. The Prince of Wales will visit the Paris exposition. East Side Rolling Mills Toledo shut down indefinitely. Staffordshire potters on strike. Barrie will not run for Parliament. Westminster Abbey faces danger from fumes of chemical gas works.

Ethel Barrymore Charles D. Wetmore New York British Columbia Prince of Wales East Side Republic Tron and Steel Company Toledo Staffordshire Barrie Westminister Abbey

Local and Personal Notes and May Weather Outlook

Local transfers listed for residents at various parcels and recipients. The weather blurb from the local weather bureau predicts a wintery May with long-term records noting temperatures and precipitation across past years, including unusual extremes and average conditions for May.

North Side Baker Johnson Offers Citywide Bread Wagon Delivery

On May 6 Johnson the north side baker will operate a bread wagon and deliver any goods ordered from his store to any area in the city. Phone 166 for orders or details.

Johnson North Side

Boice and Hazen Sell Feed Store to Lee Scranton

Yesterday Harry Boice and L V Hazen sold their feed store stock to Lee Scranton who will take charge at once of the business The deal was quickly made and Scranton takes charge of a well established business Boice plans a trip south possibly to Mexico Hazen undecided about future plans

Harry Boice L. V. Hazen Lee Scranton Mr. Scranton Mr. Boice

Shepherds Second Bout Ends as He Sees Loss in Eleventh

In Muscatine at the Armory Shep Shepherd loses to Kid Noble in the eleventh round after a strong early display. The fighter showed stamina early but faded later, suggesting limited wind for extended bouts.

Shepherd Kid Noble the Armory Muscatine

Trial Identifies Prisoners in Welland Canal Bomb Plot

Witnesses testified at Thorold that Willis Latta and Charles F. Lewis identified the three men connected to an attempted destruction of the Welland canal locks. The court heard details of package exchanges, fuse findings, and a rope sale tied to Walsh Nolan and the others. An eyewitness saw the pair near the lock and heard an explosion.

Welland Ont Welland Canal Thorold Willis Latta Niagara Lalls N. Y Charles F. Lewis Nolan Dallman Latta Walsh Lewis Maloney Joseph Spencer George Thomas Niagara Falls Enaphemia Constable Lower Galise

Free Complexion Beautifier Offer in Evening Journal

The Evening Journal advertises Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as pure and harmless. It promises a free full size box worth fifty cents to every lady who sends her address and ten cents for packing and postage, with a limit of one free box per address.

Evening Journal Dwight Custer & Co Hunt W. Ve Andy

Dewey Parade Awe Inspires Chicago Grand March

Admiral Dewey rode in a five mile Chicago parade amid cheering crowds and veterans from Manila. Ex Judge Bradwell led enthusiasm on 1430 Michigan Avenue with flags showering down as the procession featured naval units, police and marching contingents. The day included a dinner at 1910 Calumet and a reception for Mrs Dewey followed by a ball at the First Regiment Armory.

Manila Olympia Naval Veterans’ Asseg Ripley James F. Wade Harrison Charles Plamondon Bradwell Michigan Avenue Chicago Dewey Arthur Caton Caton Calumet Avenue Lake Front Admiral University Club Naval Reserve Veteran Association First Regiment Armory

Admiral Dewey Eyes Canada Visit Next July

Admiral Dewey, invited by a Canadian delegation led by Bishop Anderson, may visit Canada in July. The vellum invitation, bearing names like Sir Laurier and Sir Tupper, was presented by Dr. A. E. Shepard of Toronto. Dewey acknowledged the hosts and said he would try to attend if possible.

Admiral Dewey Canada Coadjutor Anderson Chicago A. E. Shepard Toronto Alfrid Laurier Charles ‘Tupper New York Manila Edward Seymour

Sons of the American Revolution elect Breckinridge president

In New York on May 2 the Sons of the American Revolution elected General Joseph C C Breckinridge of Kentucky as president while General James H Gilbert of Alabama served as one of the vice presidents.

New York Sons of the American Revolution Joseph CC. Breckinridge Kentucky James H. Gilbert Alinolay Hivoigaperethi Namuel S Omaha World-Herald Inquirer the World-Herald

Base Ball Seance in Fort Wayne Ends with Umpire Attack

In Fort Wayne on May 2 a baseball game ended in a brawl after umpire Cooke ruled Doggie Miller out at second. Miller attacked Cooke, fracturing his eye socket. a bystander restrained him. Dayton won 21 to 20 as the crowd expected further trouble. In Washington, a presidential signature changed Porto Rico administrative terms.

Fort Wayne Ind Cooke Dayton Miller Sheriff Melching

New School Graduation Programs Offered Across County

Display shows a new line of commencement programs and invitations for county schools. Four NAL handles Whiting's exclusive rights Butler's and other known houses promoted. It will pay any graduating class to see before placing orders.

NAL Whiting’s Butler’s

Till You Sleep Cure A Cold With Break-up Tabs

An ad promises a cold cure claim for a sleep aid with refund if it fails. The notice lists low prices at Stewart's Pharmacy and mentions rail rates to Sioux Falls for an AOUW meeting in June. It advises checking with ticket agents for rates and route via the line.

Stewart Cr& N R’y Sioux Falle

First Class Excursions on the Washington Route

FE Stewart, agent for the Great Rock Island Route, advertises first class excursions from Washington with low fares to Des Moines Sioux Falls St Louis Detroit Denver New Orleans Paris and more. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co are listed with tickets available daily.

Washington Kansas Oklahoma Texas St. Louis Detroit Mich Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo New Orleans Paris White Star Line International Transportation Co F E Stewart Great Rock Island Des Moines Valley Division D. M Val Des Moines Knoxville Des M Rock Island

A Happy Family Ad Offers Washington Lot Near Blocks

An advertisement promotes building lots in Washington with good drainage shade and ornamental trees planted side walks in a fine residence neighborhood priced from 100 dollars and up. It targets families seeking a pleasant suburban setting and emphasizes neighborhood amenities.

WWE Tor

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