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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
Burlington Gazette reports the GB and NW line to widen to standard gauge by July 1 1902 pending orders to empty all cars by May listing May and June dates. Preparations begin May 30 with trials and removal. Expect new rolling stock and same management by Burlington.
The Rock Island railway won the U S naval transit contract between Chicago and San Francisco, with ties to the Denver Rio Grande and Southern Pacific, due to disrupted western road pools and as the lowest bidder. The pooled roads last year split proceeds across Burlington Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Means restaurant extols cooling pew fans and ice cream excellence under Mr Means and Mr Chal Ford with a strong bakery lineup.
Mrs M J Wilkins mourns death of her youngest brother J Albert Carl of Enid Oklahoma due to heart trouble. Carls friends and neighbors attend and plan visits. Also local travel notes and society mentions including trips to Chicago Ohio Keota and Cedar Falls with community figures J H W Flick and Miss Berdo in attendance.
A short tribute praising a wife as a radiant angel on earth and recommending Rocky Mountain Tea. The note is signed by J. H. Stewart.
May 7 notices note transfers of land and lots in Washington county including properties in Washington Marion Kalona and county tax saled items. The list includes buyers sellers and parcel details with multiple entries such as J Swait and Edmondeon 805 Marion and Mattie Bare to Tom Downing 1. Samuel Manatt to Martha Lewis Carter 2. Chase Snyder to Henry Jayne 3. Maria Stewart et al M& St P Ry strip land sec 18tp 7517. Totals include several 1000s and 1200 dollar figures and various parcel sizes.
News from San Domingo reports the capital capitulated to revolutionary forces led by General Vasquez. President Jiminez sought refuge in the French consulate as troops entered with little public enthusiasm. Diplomatic officials, led by U S Minister Powell, convened to plan protections for foreigners and noncombatants amid the crisis. General Alejandro Wes Gil was named war minister during the turmoil.
Ascension Day was observed at St James church with Father Jacobemeier conducting the service. Children of the church sang during mass and attendance was strong, nearly filling the church. He left on the 9 20 train for Pleasant Plain to conduct similar mission services.
An elderly Germantown resident, Josh Edgar, reports fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm found via a local druggist. The notice also mentions Harold McCall's illness and a legal attachment case where Attorney Schuyler Livingston seeks $1000 against Webb & Reed for an unpaid account.
National Baptiste Anniversary and numerous national gatherings from Portland to Denver and San Francisco are scheduled between May and August. Events include the National Convention of the Travelers Protective Association, the Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order United Workmen, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine council, and other fraternal and educational assemblies. Contact G. Fox in Burlington for rates and routes. a local bakery advertises seven loaves for 25 cents at Johnson's in 6063.
A diplomatic delegation met General Vasquez to urge a cease of hostilities and arrange a capitulation treaty. Vasquez pledged to suspend fighting pending interview terms, later demanding a committee visit San Domingo as troops moved to seize posts and gunboat shipments.
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