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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1900

Page

4

Suspected robber arrested linked to Iowa bank loot

Samuel J alias Scott also known as S J Bryant was captured here on Saturday charged with involvement in the 9000 dollar Bradley bank robbery at Elven Iowa. The case ties him to the nitro glycerin gang active across midwestern states with other arrests tied to Rich William Murray Jesse Hamilton Bob Furkin. A rancher Alois Standemyer was shot four times and left on a plain ten miles from Harrison Sioux County with no clue to his killer.

More Samuel J Scott S. J. Bryant Bradley Bank of Elven Ory Bryant Middle Western Rich William Murray Jesse Hamill Bob Furkin Joe Maynard Harrison Sioux County Alois Standemyer

First Iowa Banders Fight as Infantry in Philippines

Acting under Gen. MacArthur guidance, Band 1r Landers from Centerville Iowa completed a western tour. In the Philippines they served as fighters, guarded trains, and aided hospital corps while rifles replaced instruments. They returned with a 13 year old Filipino boy named Filemon whom they plan to educate before returning him.

Eldora MacArthur R Landers Centerville Iowa Philippines Manila Hostal Corps Filemon

SteelworkersLFlee for Musekson and idle plant in Alexandra

Workers from the trust plant in Alexandra Ind are leaving for Musekson Mich to work at an independent fin plate factory. The Alexandra plant has been idle since the trest gained possession a year ago and may remove all departments.

Fire at Keota Ends in Loss for Keiser Bros

Last night a feed barn belonging to Keiser Bros. burned down causing total loss. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents looked on. No injuries reported and cause under investigation. The town of Keota awaited updates as the fire departments coordinated containment efforts.

Mrs Fernald Dies After Illness at Home

Mrs Fernald, long a resident with her daughter Mrs Raben Wells, died Sunday morning at three o'clock after an illness of unknown duration. Funeral arrangements are pending as the family awaits further details.

Marst Sewell John Kirkpatrick Sam Williamson Iowa City Fernald Raben Wells G. T. Auld Crawfordsville

Fire destroys Keiser Bros barn. horses saved

A feed barn at Keiser Bros was totally destroyed by fire early Sunday. A watchman alerted the fire department, sparing a nearby large barn housing about 60 horses. No injuries reported and about $500 loss to the owners. The text notes a funeral in West Liberty and a graduation sermon at a Presbyterian church.

Keiser Bros

visit notes and local notices from Wellman area

Mrs Roberts and sister of Wellman visit the F Althaler home. J Worrel erected a monument for Frank Nevidley last Saturday. Harry McCombs departed Saturday night for a trip to Pennsylvania. Mrs Rich Farley remains on the sick list. The Oriental Court of Honor met Saturday night. Seven prospective new members were delayed by bad weather. only one member was received.

J. Worrel Frank Nevidley Harry McCombs Rich Farley Oriental Court of Honor

Local notes include concert plans and community visits

Saturday night May 26 a band concert is planned with an expected full house. J E Farris returns home after a time away. Several residents travel to Wellman and Cedar Center for business and school duties. Rev F B Palmer and J B Crayne prepare for a Detroit trip to the National Baptist convention. Local social updates mention births and leisure, plus goods at Johnsen's bakery.

J. E Farris

Brighton visitors and local notices slip into May events

M H Walter and William Disberry visited from Brighton. Try Marshmallow Cake at Johnson's bakery. The Presbyterian choir postponed its concert to May 31. D Myers of Burlington began work for Walth er Plumbing and Heating. Mrs W B Matthews arrived from Winfield to spend the day. Cavalry jeeps in Luzon report heavy action with insurgents. Lenox transport returned after reinforcing Legaspi. Two troops dismounted, three horses lost, forty insurgents killed per officers. natives claim eighty. In Memphis, Henry Reichmann and Mrs Lilly Badakin were found shot in their Jefferson avenue apartments. murder suspected. no weapon found.

Luzon Manila Lenox Eleventh Cavalry J. Franklin Bell Hughe Tt Sime Legaspi Liago Memphis Tenn Ilenry Reichmann Lilly Badakin Forest City Ark Jefferson Avenue Reichmann

Zeph Messier Fatally Injured in Yard Switch Engine Accident

Zeph Messier assistant yardmaster for the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railway was run over and killed in the yards of Marquette Michigan on May 21. The accident occurred when a switch engine struck him while switching cars.

Marquette, Mich Zeph Messier Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad

Official list brief and political notes

The president appoints W. F. Hunt as secretary of state of Porto Rico Sfunt. A Montana justice refused a fortune to aid Clark in Montana senate race. A Gladstone statue was unveiled in the British House of Parliament lobby. Kansas City hoteliers deny rate rise rumors tied to the Democratic national convention. The Paris exposition exhibits will take a full month to complete.

W. FL. Hunt Porto Rico Sfunt Montana Clark Gladstone Kansas City

Jersey cow for sale and local notices

Good Jersey cow for sale will be fresh in two weeks inquire at this office Also found picture button inquire at JOURNAL Help wanted girl to do outside work assist aged lady inquire at JOURNAL For rent rooms suitable for living or offices inquire at this office Good family horse for sale inquire at JOURNAL office Second hand boys bicycle 24 inch inquire of J B rail Morgan Wright tire 600 Shue Shining Parlors Ort Waters proprietor cleaning and dressing of ladies shoes special attention Ort Waters.

Lequire Journal Pon Sane Morgan & Wright J Brail Allen

Excursion Rail Deals to Mountain and City Destinations

Public travel offers exist for June July and August on the first class Washington to Colorado Salt Lake City Ogden route with several return trips at special fares. Destinations include Milwaukee Sioux Falls Davenport Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City Yellowstone Paris and several Old World points. Agencies represent White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines with tickets ready for purchase through F E Stewart Great Rock Island Route.

Washington Colorado Points Salt Lake City Ogden Milwauke Sioux Falls Davenport Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City Yellowstone National Park Paris Old World White Star Line Red Star Line American Line International Transportation Co

Hoerntlin to Close Cole Photo Gallery and Tour Colorado

F M Hoerntlin who has run the Cole photo gallery will close the business today and depart tonight for Puelo Colorado to join Maurice Cole. They plan to photograph Colorado scenery and sell the pictures to tourists.

F. M. Hoerntlin Cole Puelo, Col Mr. Cole Maurice Cole Colorado Pic

Fortnightly Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Fortnightly club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. A Hise as host. The program focused on Paris with music by Mrs Norton and papers by Mrs Patrick on Underground Paris and the Seine and by Mrs Hood on Public Buildings Promenades and Parks. Officers elected: President Mrs Rev Allen, Vice President Mrs W R Jeffrey, Recording Secy Miss Woodford, Corresponding Secy Mrs Dana, Treasurer Mr s Chas Keck. The next meeting will be at Mrs Schreckengast home.

A. Hise Paris Norton Patrick Seine Hood Rev. Allen W. R. Jeffrey

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