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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
4
Kemble's Sowers lead orders with express handling. The Columbus Junction district fair runs August 26 27 28 and 20. A speed program lists multiple trotting and pacing stakes from 2 35 to 2 00 with various purses. Entries close May 15 for stakes Nos 1 2 7 10 and August 1 for purses 3 4 5 6 8. Two starts allowed for a horse if desired.
The Rock Island Line announces reduced fares to Minnesota North Dakota and west coast points. See agent for details and travel timelines.
The Iowa Central Railway offers a round trip at one fare plus $20 for May 18 19 or 20 travel to St Paul with limited return by May 2. Agents in St Paul handle tickets, or contact A B Cults Minneapolis Minn for details. Splendid programs cover missionary educational and benevolent Baptist interests.
A mother with disease experience explains preventing serious outcomes from whooping cough. She cites her three children who had the illness last summer and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preserving their health and plumpness. The remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The Hot Springs in Arkansas attract thousands seeking healthful waters with the season opening January 1. The U S Government controls the springs ensuring moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Ry offers the quickest route for western travelers with low round trip rates. for details contact ABR Cutts Minneapolis.
Sheriff John Teeter of Washington County captures John Thomas alias Balma in connection with the James Deane murder near Bridgeport Oklahoma. Thomas admits his alias and involvement while another man is not wanted. The case links W. W. Wilson and sub contractor James Dean to a railway project during a fatal shooting at a camp. Two brothers of Deane reside locally as investigations proceed.
Mrs Heo W Nicla learns of the death of her uncle L C Richards commonly known as Cas Richards at his Lincoln home. He lived in the city for years and formerly served as assistant cashier of the Washington National Bank before resigning about 28 years ago. He was succeeded by John Alex Young, current cashier. The piece notes his local ties and a bank transition.
Scranton reports a nationwide coal mine tie up affecting about 140,000 men and boys. Secretary Hay receives a May 1 cable from Consul Aym in Martinique stating disaster and heavy casualties with 30,000 dead and 50,000 homeless. Red Cross aid urged with codfish flour beans rice salt meats and biscuits.
Baseball scores from Chicago May 12 show Philadelphia defeating St. Louis 6 5 and Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh 8 4 in the Saturday games with Sunday results Cincinnati 10 Pittsburgh 0 and New York 5 St Louis 4. Other leagues report Detroit 10 Chicago 9 and Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis 8 plus Peoria 3 Colorado Springs 2. centenarian Mrs Lucky Perry marks 100th birthday in Waverly Indiana. the Stewart library dedication in Grinnell costs $15,000 and features state library commission ceremony.
A schedule of upcoming gatherings including National Baptists Anniversary in St Paul Minnesota May 20 28 National Convention of Travelers Protective Association in Portland Oregon June 5 to 7 Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine San Francisco June 10 to 20 Lith Triennial Denver June 26 to July 2 Annual Meeting National Educational Association Minneapolis July 7 to 7 Biennial Ancient Order of Hibernians Denver July 15 16 17 Young Peoples Christian Union Tacoma July 23 to 27 Knoights of Pythias San Francisco August 11 to 14 Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake City August 12 to 14 National Fraternal Congress Denver August 26 For full information regarding rates routes call Moretti Law.
Washington May 12. A senate resolution introduced by Bailey denounces embassies to coronations as contrary to U S policy and declares the president lacks power to appoint them.
The Philadelphia Record contends that the poor man need not be weighed in the balance to be found wanting noting moral judgment over material measure.
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