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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

Page

3

Bakery and horse sale notes across Crawfordsville area

Local columns report bakery goods sales at Johnson's bakery and Go to the Johnson bakery tomorrow. Asa Reid and Dan Taylor attend a Kalona horse sale. Several residents visit Crawfordsville, Kalona, and Oskaloosa. Dimmitt plans Christmas return from South Africa. town news includes visitors, medical updates, and political event mentions. Tone’s Spices advertised for digestion and purity.

Robert Crail Oskaloosa D. T H. Logan Crawfordsville B. S. Radclff Fairfielld John McCartney Asa Reid Link Hall Dan Taylor Kalona Johnson Bakery Lou Cunningham Jessie Crooks

Registration of Voters for 1903 Elections

Electors who voted in the fall of 1902 or spring 1908 may vote without further registration. All others must register today or on Saturday Oct 31 1903. Those out of the city all day may register and vote on election day. Those in the city during registration hours who did not vote in 1902 or 1903 must register now.

Crawfordsville Social Roundup From October News

Local notes from Crawfordsville list visits and arrivals including Wi Wittrig from St Louis and Mr and Mrs J H McCleary in Washington. Waning changes mention restaurant sale to D G Griffith and Chas Clossen to run the restaurant. A Republican rally featured J L Hendrix of Allerton as speaker.

D. H. Logan Dr. Morrison J. M. Lytle J. HI. Hendrix Allerton Brighton Mr. Hendrix Republican Party J. Hi. Dimmitt South Africa Mr. Dimmitta Wi Wittrig St. Louis John Wittrig McCleary Mary Parker Washington Hep Riley Oskaloosa W. W. Whipple Peoria Logan the Gazette N. BK Lion Hendrix Armstrong John Harper

Local Residents Share News From Has kis and Riverside

Oct 21 Win Blanchard of Blanchard and Glesler Muscatine was an overnight visitor in Haskins. Mrs Scott of Riverside visits at her son B K Annas home. Mrs J B Rabenold recovering from illness. Milwaukee Co erects dwelling for section foreman. Jno iden of Washington and family visit HasKins. J H Mahaffey’s friend visits in Sun. Haskins Townsite Co plans auction sale of lots on Wednesday Oct 28.

Win Blanchard Blanchard and Glesler Muscatine Haskins Scott Riverside B. K. Annas J. B. Rabenold Milwaukee Co Jno Iden Washington Ilaskins Eee J. Hi. Mahaffey Friemis Jlaskins ‘Townsite Co

Eureka Neighbors Report Activities and Visits

Oct 22 notes show Elmer Kephart on Eureka roads with others visiting relatives in Crawfordsville and Wisconsin. Local residents moved homes and hunted along Skunk River. School grounds graded and hitchracks erected. Several families, including Been blossom and Hoxworth kin, spent Sundays visiting Ed Myall, Ed Miller, and others in the area.

Elmer Kephart Eureka Neal and Son Wisconsin Charles Caldwell Ed Benson Crawfordsville Dave Cocklings Mr. Kelley Cocklin Hh. Lins Wilber Beenblossom Rev M. L. Sanders Frank McKune Skunk River J. B. Bidwell Idaho Chas. Hoxworth C. R. Been Blossom Rank Scranton Eva Bessie Hoxworth Ed Myall’s Chas. Nicola Washington Ed Miller Home

Aimsworth Briefs From Burlington District

Oct 23 motion report lists John Sullivan returning to Burlington after a brief visit. Georgia McConnaughey travels to Washington to visit relatives. W. H. Compton and family of Cotter are in town between trains. Mrs. Bertha Booth returns to Washington after visiting her sister. Mrs. J A Loof and children head back to North English after visiting here. Miss Clara Coulter of Washington visits R. H. Easter and Mrs. T J Easter. Crawfordsville hosts U P church dedication with Mrs. Mary Tomita and Mrs. T J Easter attending. W S Stone of Cleveland, Ohio visits his mother.

John Sullivan Burlington Georgia McConnaughey Washington W. H. Compton Cotter Bertha Booth KF. G. Sands J. A. Loof Clara Coulter R. H T. J. Easter Mary Tomita Crawfordsville U. P W.S. Stone Cleveland Ohio

Mothers favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children

Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa says her child suffered severe croup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gave prompt relief. Many mothers in the neighborhood share this view and want no other for their children. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Nature of a Legal Oath in Court Martial of Gen Chase

The court martial hearing Brigadier General John Chase of Colorado National Guard considered what constitutes a legal oath. Notary B F McKiroy testified the signature on the habeas corpus return was his but no oath ceremony occurred though Chase asked to swear. Attorneys debated whether perjury essentials were present and the court adjourned for briefs.

Denver John Chasge National Guard of Colorado BF. W. McKiroy Cripple Creek Chase McKiroy General Chase McBlroy

Burglary Hits Superior Postoffice Stamps Vault

The Superior postoffice vault was robbed of about 15 000 dollars in stamps and 100 dollars in fractional silver. The break in occurred without explosives, and only an electric pocket lamp was left. No arrests or suspects. bloodhounds unavailable due to illness. The crime suggests professional planning. In a separate report, Archbishop Jon J. Kain was buried in Calvary cemetery beside Archbishop Kenrick as Cardinal Gibbons presided.

Superior Wis Superior Postotiics St. Louis Get Jon J. Kain Calvary Cemetery Kenrick Cardinal Gibbons J. J. Keane Dubuque

Samuel E. Morss Dies After Fall From Sentinel Building

Samuel E. Morss former consul general at Paria and proprietor of The Evening Sentinel died after falling from the third story of the Sentinel building in Indianapolis. Officials suspect a heart attack after he opened his office window for air. He left a widow and one daughter. Born December 15 1802 in Fort Wayne Ind he served on the Fort Wayne Gazette editorial staff and led the Fort Wayne Sentinel before helping found the Kansas City Star.

Indianapolia Samuel E. Morss Paria The Evening Sentinel Kanews City Star United States Sentinel Moras Tie Morass Fort Wayne Ind Fort Wayne Gazette Fort Wayne Sentinel Kansas City Star

Devonshire Declares Liberal Unionists Should Support Government

In a published letter Duke of Devonshire urges Liberal Unionists to stay loyal to the government on the Home Rule issue. He notes the fiscal question may need reconsideration and stresses precautions against Home Rule proposals in Parliament.

London Duke of Devonshire Edward

King’s official stance uncertain after terse Knockingham reply

A terse knockout reply from Knockingham police rejects political commentary tied to the king. The private secretary is ordered to insist the king does not express political views except with parliamentary approval, deeming the reported statement inaccurate.

Knockingham Police

Presidential call for extra session on Cuba treaty approval

The president dissolves in a proclamation the Fifty eighth Congress to convene November in Washington to decide whether to approve the Cuba reciprocity treaty. He emphasizes that congressional approval is needed for the treaty to take effect and public interest requires early operation.

Washington Fifty Eighth Congress Congress Cuba United State Congress of the United States

Robbers Loot Romulus Bank After Early Morning Break-In

Residents woke to a bank break in by thieves who entered the Petrovsky blacksmith shop first then blew the bank safe. Tools lay beside the overturned safe and no clear direction of escape was found as insurance agents and residents arrived. The explosion drew locals to the scene and investigators suspect no loot was taken.

Romulus Mich Get Petrovsky

Russian view on US China treaty contesting Manchuria rights

The Novykrr of Port Arthur argues article 12 of the accord opens Manchuria to US trade and threatens Russian interests. It says ratification requires changes as Russia maintains historic rights and exclusive railway privileges with China over the contested territory.

St. Petersburg Novykrr Port Arthur United States China Manchuria Russia Vongkrai

Coachman Was a Thief Stole $11000 in Jewels

Detectives identify Benjamin Cunlagher, a Parker house coachman, as the thief in the August 1 jewelry theft from Mrs. Samuel Parker in Honolulu. Most jewels recovered. one blue diamond worth 4500 dollars missing, likely sent to the Pacific coast. Parker family declines prosecution due to his past employment with them.

Honolulu Samuel Parker Benjamin Cunlagher Parkers Pacific Coast Gallagher The

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