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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
2
A commission has been appointed to oversee the resumption of mining operations within two to three days. The decision follows a period of stoppage and outlines the steps required for restart and safety compliance.
President Roosevelt selected a six member arbitration panel with Carroll Wright as recorder to settle all differences between coal operators and the United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell. The ministers foresee mine work resuming within three days and call this the end of a strike that shut 183,500 workers and caused heavy losses to operators and the public.
Charles Tarwater, linked with Knapp in ham thefts at the Little home, was sentenced by Judge Withrow in Mt. Pleasant to two years in the penitentiary for stealing copper boilers from a woodhouse. This marks Tarwater’s second penitentiary term. Gleason and Roy King face trial next week for the Coppock robbery. Knapp is already serving a two year term.
Reported items from surrounding towns include WG Smith and party at the telephone convention in Oskaloosa. Mrs J J Kyle visits Greendale and Heck with Mae McNeese travels to Fairfield. Mr and Mrs Gordon plan to settle in Pleasant Hill Missouri. Elizabeth McCutern and Robert visit Lenox. Rev and Mrs Thompson attend Synod of Iowa in Amesworth. Prof Ruggles attends Cedar Falls teachers convention. No school in third room remainder of week. Tucker and W L Derby visit Burlington. T EK McMillan and family return from Missouri trip.
J C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York drove a ten penny nail through his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and later. The balm removed pain and soreness and the injury healed quickly. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
At last night’s school board meeting Seth Thomas of Iowa City was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Lydia Thomsen’s resignation as high school principal. Thomas, who has six years in education and has taught at Town City High, will take charge Monday morning. Thomsen departs for a position at Pittsburgh High School and last day in town is today.
A fresh stock of reward ecards arrives at Toit Duncan's book shop on the north side, offering shoppers modern designs and handy sentiments for gifts and occasions. The display emphasizes variety and quick selection for busy customers.
Columbia Pharmacy proprietor J Lemmon markets San Felice cigars as a top quality five cent smoke. The ad asserts strong sales, notes the cigar is a superior wood smoke and keeps high quality with focused manufacturing. Customers are invited to try one to see its truthfulness and potential repeat purchase.
Mt Pleasant announces a public meeting at the courthouse to endorse W B Seeley’s offer of 75000 to Parsons College if the school moves to the city. The event aims to raise additional subscriptions from local wealthy men and women, with a target total near 100000.
Miss Mannie Bryson wed Dr K W Crawford of Baxter in a 6 am ceremony at the First Baptist Church officiated by Rev Fred Palmer. The couple will reside in Baxter after a trip on the Branch passenger. both are well known locally. D H Duncan showcases new picture mouldings in town.
The Branch passenger engine 236 with engineer J L MacGugin and fireman Denny Webster broke down yesterday at Delta. It was towed back to the city yesterday afternoon around five. Switch engine 342 from Oska loosa took the train to Knoxville and arrived last evening on schedule. A cylinder pipe failed causing steam and water loss. An Eldon mechanic arrived this afternoon to repair the break. The engine will resume the regular run tomorrow morning.
The Republican of Anthony Kansas notes a total lunar eclipse tonight October 16 at about ten o'clock. It flags the event as the first visible in three years and the next will be in nearly four years. It suggests a good looking companion and a playful, coy reaction to the eclipse.
Special report from Crawfordsville notes a packed Columbia Opera House last evening with standing room at a premium. W F B Brinton and company delivered another first class show, already familiar to locals.
In New York a reportedly smallest living newborn, a boy 1 pound 7 ounces and 11 inches long, was placed in an incubator at New York Post Graduate Hospital after being transported from Bellevue by carpenter John Clark whose wife was too ill to care for him.
Mrs. Harry Horne left for Davenport for a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zimmerman returned to West Chester on the Branich. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Work traveled to visit their son M. J. D. Work. Doe Moore D. J. Norton and Chas Ohngemach went to Davenport to attend races. W. J. Hamilton visited his daughter in Crawfordsville. Mrs. Malin returned home to Ainsworth after visiting Mrs. Henry Bovee. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Strader went to Muscatine to visit Mrs. Catherine Swick. Len Smouse traveled to Fairfield to see his daughter Mrs. Frank Wells. they will return tonight. Mrs. Luce to sing soprano at Friday Academy concert. Don’t miss her 6-3t.
A woman sits by a sick man and tends him without a nurse or partner. The note mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and credits J. H. Stewart for the remedy or advice.
Upholstering for first class upholstering and repair work of any kind see Frank Weason or drop him a card. Shop in the rear of the James Cowger brecksmith shop. New work a specialty with samples. Also O F Habbit offers Singer Sewing Machine office near First UP Church with full line of repairs and stock kept.
John Gilmer Speed argues country boys, trained by outdoor labor and duty, surpass city lads in becoming prominent in business and public life. He cites railways, banks, and leadership as examples, noting city opportunities can hinder long-term character and achievement.
A woman seeks two missing ladies walking earlier. She questions three locals. An old man says no search, an unnamed passerby hints at possible culprits, and a boy finally mentions two nul wives, concluding with a wry regional entendre.
A Chicago Post quote notes a boy shaping his future by self education to become the husband of an heiress. The remark frames a witty social aim and reflects on parental expectations for a wealthy union.
Government of Honduras decides to have its postage stamps and postage cards engraved in the United States this year. The move shifts design and production offshore, with U S facilities handling the engraving work for Honduras postage materials.
Lexington Kentucky report Onward Silver lowered the American two mile record yesterday from 4 32 to 4 20 0. Time by quarters shows 34 1 06 THOM 2 14 248 3 2044 3 55 420% was noted in the garbled text.
A Pittsburg Press item presents a romantic dialogue where a woman asks what they would do if they met again in the hereafter and a man replies he would go through fire for her. The piece centers on enduring affection and extreme devotion expressed in terse exchange.
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