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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
4
In Waukee Wis Sept 12 a plan for a Chicago Burlington and Lake Geneva Elevated railroad gains traction. Clarence V Darrow of Chicago is linked to the project with local interest presumed.
The ex muivi committee of the Illinois mers' institute met Tuesday and discussed collaboration with several state associations to plan an exhibit. The meeting focused on coordinating displays and sharing resources for a forthcoming event in Springfield.
A conference to be held at the state fair grounds on October 3 aims to plan a creditable Illinois product display at the St. Louis exposition. Local officials and exhibitors will discuss methods, timing, and participation.
Fostoria Ohio faces shortages as lamination and fuel gas vanish amid disputes with a gas company. A merger unites five Nebraska and two Iowa creameries into a single company. The Pan American cattle show reports fifteen hundred head entered.
For Rent Room to top flat of the west side of the Rookery. Fine young spring lamb at Todd Stuary's. tf.
Old Nelse a well known hunting dog at the Rodman brothers’ home died last night at eleven years and seven months. He once lost a rear foot in a train accident but remained an aristocratic, wood hunting hound bred by W. C. White of Chicago and presented to Col. A Redman by Ros B Organ of Chicago.
The agency advertises very low fares for trips to Colorado resorts Spirit Lake Okoboji San Francisco and Pacific Northwest from Washington. Departures include 9 20 a m arrivals 1 03 next morning with Pullman Sleeper service daily except Sunday. Limited dates and advertised packages highlight extensive summer tours and quick routes via the first class line.
Eddy of Independence visits his son Warren at the Washington Steam Laundry. Fairfield visit referenced. J. J. McDonald and wife attended a Graham performance. Ricely of Rockwell City traveled on the Branch and will be their guest. Harley Gallagher went to Muscatine and will travel to Iowa City Monday to study dentistry.
The Sentinel reports the Milwaukee American League baseball club will move to St Louis next season and play the opening games there in opposition to the National League team. Tom Loftus, then Chicago manager, is expected to take over Milwaukee in Missouri city.
Colonel and Mrs. William B. Britten of Janesville Wisconsin marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Wednesday night reception and banquet at the Hotel Meyer. About 850 friends were invited and their daughter Mrs. Morten Lane of Chicago helped receive guests.
A Pekin dispatch states the Russian administrator at Tallem Wan refused to permit American kerosene warehouses and announced plans to exclude American oil from Manchuria, signaling renewed restrictions on U S energy interests in the region. The note appears amid broader tensions over Anglo American commerce and regional policy.
Lord Kitchener reports from London that between September fifth and ninth British forces killed sixty seven Boers and wounded the same number. They captured three hundred eighty four and received one hundred sixty three surrenders. In addition they captured one hundred seventy rifles, sixty five thousand two hundred eleven rounds of ammunition, eight thousand four hundred horses, and nineteen thousand head of cattle.
The World Herald in Omaha calls residents to contribute to a fund honoring James Benjamin Parker, the Black man whose quick actions are credited with saving the president’s life.
The United States cruiser Chicago arrived at Gibraltar and then sailed for Genoa. The funeral of Nerman O. Armour who died at Saratoga last Sunday was held yesterday from his late New York residence. Eter S. McNally abandoned his Boston to New York swimming attempt after sixteen miles.
In a filed case titled Morning, State of Iowa versus Humm, a school is indicted on two separate charges. The document notes formal charges and indicates legal proceedings are underway in the state's court system.
District Court adjourned at noon until tomorrow morning. Curt Tallerdays and William Moffit were indicted for breaking and entering and arraigned. Tallerdays faces a second larceny charge. Attorneys Wilson and Dewey appointed for defense. Henry Humm waived grand jury challenge. Grand jury active. witnesses called. Various cases set for written and declaratory evidence. dates fixed through 1902. Maud B Morrison, now Maud B Sands, has no interest in the disputed claim. case dismissed with costs.
Farm and City Property exchanged for other good property and merchandise. List all kinds of exchanges noted.
A real estate listing promotes affordable farms and land in multiple states. It offers to locate properties to fit buyers needs and mentions agency rights for lots in East Washington, Columbia and Highland Park Additions.
Loans negotiated at lowest rate of interest and property insured with first-class companies. Rentals, leases, and property listings invited. Well boring services available for farms and properties. contact W. Surrn.
The First M E Church of North English Iowa offers resolutions honoring presiding elder Dr J C W Coxe as his Muscatine District term ends. The board commends his scholarship eloquence admin work and character and extends heartfelt blessings for his future service and rest from labor.
The Journal thanks James Palmer for peaches today. He delivered ten bushels of sweet Ji peaches, noting their large size and fine flavor.
There will be no preparatory service to the Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon due to unfinished repairs. Further announcement concerning communion will be made tomorrow. The Pastor.
Miss Emma Vinton and Mr. Ernest Garrett wed at the bride's parents home three and a half miles west of the city. The ceremony was by Rev J R Lorue in front of about thirty relatives and friends. Garrett works for Samson Livingson as a trusted employee and the couple will live with the groom's mother Looney in the city.
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