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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
Police pursued a suspect who fled from Globe Barber shop without receiving a Snooth shave. The incident occurred on MA or Ware, East Side, prompting a quick manhunt and area lockdowns as officers regained control and investigated the scene.
A Baptist church program last night featured Crouch impersonations, a Mable Dewey solo, violin by L Galiegan, and vocal numbers by Dr. Pratt and Miss Jenkins. The event drew a fair crowd, showcased clean sentiment, and raised funds for the young church participants. A separate temperance meeting at Lexington ML church drew enthusiasm and plans for a grand follow up.
Mrs R T McCall showcases a large fall millinery collection newly arrived from Chicago and Kansas City after a Colorado trip. Experienced buyer selects varied patterns for Washington ladies with a fall opening planned at West Side Emporium and dates to be announced.
A young man with a leather suitcase covered in foreign travel labels rides a Fourteenth Street car from Massachusetts Avenue. A bystander studies the labels, asks about travel, and the man bluntly says he has never left New York, revealing the scheme as a half dollar buy. Passengers, astonished, exit toward the theater.
Waterloo report notes Miss Hl J Rice, a missionary since 1893, was killed near Lu Cheng while fleeing to Lu Cheng from near Tien Tsin. The item mentions Waterloo residents and soldiers, plus local theater news and upcoming events.
County Republican organizers plan speeches by Senator Dolliver October 13 in Wellman and by Congressman Hedge October 28 in Crawfordsville. A glee club will perform at Crawfordsville. trains will be held to shuttle voters. Local residents are urged to attend as part of a broad campaign push. The note mentions a comedy show at Graham List on the 28th and new songs for the season.
Prohibition rally to discuss the issue from a Christian patriotic view. Speakers Rev 8S A Gilley and Dr E Eaton will address citizens at Smouse's Hall on Tuesday Sept 25 at 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm with Rev F J Wilson and wife adding temperance songs. Hind family departed for Muscatine.
Advertising is a communication tool that represents goods to customers even in absence of the goods. County Treasurer Hise and wife handle tax payments at the courthouse with deadlines for delinquent property taxes. A letter from Chicago reports Cavender recovering well after limb amputation. Mrs Dyche visits and returns from Columbus Junction. 200 new books at the Opera House News Stand priced at five cents each.
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