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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
Mrs Payne reported losing a diamond pocketbook either in Chicago depot or on the journey home to Mt Pleasant. The loss is painful due to both intrinsic value and sentimental associations. Other items note Mary Steck's illness and visits by Hortense Hurnalde, with various local social and business notices.
May 24 reports list Lula Hanper visiting Elgin Illinois and Mrs Will Thorn in Coppock visiting town. L W and L W McClurg attended a Hedrick horse sale. Mureta Smith returned to Fairfield after visiting the McClurgs. John Leach from Woolson Iowa calls on friends. Cited visits include K McClurg back to Packwood and D Gatlin with son visiting Mrs Richardson. Crawfordville notes Miss Carter returns from Aledo after the millinery season. The article also mentions Queen Wilhelmia and husband to visit Emperor William May 30 to June 1 and other regional events.
A Philadelphia Record summary notes a London paper describing quails fattened for market by exposure to light. The birds wake at dawn and breakfast repeatedly, often six times in a single afternoon, as they are kept in a dark cellar then exposed to electric light.
In 1900 a clerical error sent Silas Alexander from Buffalo as nominee for associate justice of New Mexico's supreme court, while Daniel II. McMillan, a New York lawyer, was the intended appointee. Secretary Root, Attorney General Griggs, and the White House hurried to rectify, stopping Senate action to withdraw the erroneous nomination.
A passenger aboard pleads with the conductor to run the train slowly toward Meadville to avoid rattling a jar of preserves, citing his wife’s instruction to keep the contents from shaking.
A Grinnell Iowa church committee named to convene a panel in Grinnell on June 4 to try Professor George D. Herron invited congregations from Chester Center Newburg Gilman and other Iowa churches join the council chaired by J P Lyman and others under the Grinnell Congregational association.
In Camp Stotensburg officers quarrel aftermath. Lt James F. Howell of the Sixth artillery allegedly shot Lt Charles N. Lloyd, grazing his head. Howell led a wild hike through Mariquina valley before Lloyd, Nowell, and Creeverton were arrested. investigation underway.
In Detroit May 24 steamers of a transatlantic line report early trouble on inaugural runs. The Northeastern struck bottom near Lime Kilns Crossing and still pressed on toward Lake Erie. Captain Crangle noted serious leaks as a rack was turned. Guthrie county Republicans instruct Herriott for governor. Sioux county Republicans back Cummins.
A Northwest ern train fatally struck an unidentified man and injured Frank Enn in Chicago. Filipino General Cailles negotiates surrender terms and requests amnesty for his followers amid the conflict.
Classified notice seeking a girl for housework in a family with application details at the JOURNAL office. Also lists livestock and property ads including a drummer mention and a house for rent near the square with price 1250 and other sale items.
Lands in northwestern Iowa southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota are highlighted with sale of excursion tickets one fare plus two for 21 days. Tickets available first and third Tuesday each month on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly. Information from Liten & Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa. John G Farmer AGP and TA B O R N Ry Cedar Rapids Ia.
Mr Scofield and his band of Milwaukee surveyors arrived this afternoon from Richland. They have finished their surveying and will leave this evening for their respective homes. Mrs Percy Pollard and son Joseph Jr will return to Chicago tomorrow after visiting Mr and Mrs J Pollard of West Washington. Mrs A W Chapman and daughter Nellie returned to Des Moines this morning after visiting friends in the city. Hon Horace G McMillan publisher Cedar Rapids Republican is in the city visiting his mother and calling on old friends.
The notice highlights opportunities for the public to enjoy trips at very low fares while traveling in comfort and speed on the only first class route from Washington.
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