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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
5
Washington IA publication Logan and Neal announce the June 7 1901 issue of the Washington Gazette priced at 1 50 per year in advance. The notice identifies Logan and Neal as publishers in Washington Iowa.
Call to Republican electors of Iowa for a Cedar Rapids delegate convention on August 7, 1001 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and other matters. Delegates apportioned by county and votes for Baldwin in 1600. signed by secretary and chairman.
Revs. Maine and Elwell entered an Afton saloon on Monday afternoon and ordered whiskey. After testing the drink they deemed it vile, leading to a raid by Constable Grant with a search warrant from Attorney Lee. Several cases of beer gin and jugs were seized.
A cool summer dress shopping prompt highlights a New York Store offering a clean up-to-date space with ample clerks ready to assist and a welcoming atmosphere for all customers.
Afton residents condemned a saloon run by the proprietor who fled on the first train toward Creston, leaving him poorer after his attempt to defy law and public sentiment.
Gate City notes the Supreme Court ruling that Porto Rico remains American soil subject to future political privileges. The piece cites Mr. Bryan claiming the court changed the government form and declared President McKinley emperor of Porto Rico, suggesting a discussion for another article.
W J Bryan criticizes the supreme court decision in the insular cases saying it declared McKinley emperor of Porto Rico. He notes Populists dislike courts and fear government by injunction but argues courts curb mob violence. He hopes Bryan reconciles with the decision.
Cummins and his Des Moines allies faced defeat Saturday in Centerville and Cedar Rapids. The drive to rally Iowa Republicans behind Cummins stalled as sentiment failed to ignite mass support, and supporters show little regret over the setback.
Field Marshal Von Waldersee departed Pekin on Monday as international troops withdraw from China. China continues paying the indemnity while remaining poised for meditation and reflection amid the changing military presence.
Widespread high labor costs drive away work and stall activity, leaving the idle man choosing rest over labor as markets slow and voices fall silent.
The Crawford township farmer M D Yard, longtime Republican and farm manager, will run for treasurer. Aaron Hise, praised for four years of service, faces no major complaints aside from a two term concern. E W Swisher of Brighton, active party worker, and T H Barnes of Ainsworth, a teacher and veteran, also announce bids. Washington County expects a first class treasurer whichever name is chosen.
A Washington man with a wife and child in perilous danger nearly lost his life after getting drunk and driving a team toward a railroad crossing. Neighbors intervened at the Rock Island crossing on the Lexington road just as a passenger train approached, saving him from disaster.
The writer condemns liquor temptation and urges strict enforcement against drinkers. They call for officers to penalize offenders severely, proposing short terms of sobriety and extended confinement to deter intoxication. The pledge aims to rid decent citizens of drunkenness and force reform, even if only temporarily.
Chicago Presbyterians plan to unite 13 churches representing about 5000 people into a central association with a downtown office and branch bureaus. A general secretary will run operations, employment and boarding houses will be coordinated, and several leading businessmen support preferential hiring for union members. Andrew Stevenson leads the organizing committee as the project aims to begin in the early fall.
The Washington County Medical Society invites physicians wives and families to a dinner at Hotel Stevenson on Tuesday June 11 in city hall. The program includes multiple papers on disease elimination puerperal eclampsia hay fever influenza and strychnine case reports with Dr E T Wickham presiding and Dr G W Hay secretary.
Rev. Charles Brown will deliver the commencement address at the academy ceremony on June 7, confirming his role as featured speaker for the event.
Travel by the Burlington Route less than 22 hours to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo New York with a stop to view Niagara Falls en route. Contact E G Fox agent for a free colored map of the Exposition grounds and a booklet detailing buildings routes and May special low rates Morrell Law A G P A Washington Iowa
The W R C members will picnic at Coppock next Tuesday June 11. Those planning to attend must notify Mrs Reeves by Saturday to allow dinner arrangements. Meet at Hebener's Tuesday morning at 7 30 o clock sharp. SEC y
Fishing season opens May 15 at Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa. The report highlights plentiful angling and notes suitable accommodations at reasonable prices near the lakes.
A transfer bus will meet all B C R W N Ry trains at Spirit Lake and transport passengers to The Inn and Arnold's Park, returning them to Spirit Lake in time for trains. For rates and schedule details contact a B C R N agent or Jno G Farmer A G P A Cedar Rapids IA.
J. M. Lytle, chairman of the county central committee, calls a meeting in W. A. White’s office next Saturday at 1 o clock sharp to decide when the county convention will be held to elect delegates to the state convention. A good attendance is desired.
Taken up by Frank Griffith three miles southwest of Washington a dehorned red steer coming two years old. Also notes Mrs Wilbur Miller returned Saturday from West Point Iowa.
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