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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1899

Page

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Quiet at Malolos as American troops rest in trenches

Manila dispatch reports General MacArthur's forces still at Malolos with quiet fronts to La General Santa and Lawton lines. Insurgent resistance appears waning. Spaniards predict continued guerrilla tactics until dry season. A Filipino congress member hints two thousand soldiers ready to surrender if led by officers.

Manila MacArthur Malolos Santa Pio del Pilar Aguinaldo United States Philippines Filipino Congress Calcoocan

Filipino Agent Dismisses Malolos Capture in Interview

Agoncillo says the Malolos capture is not decisive and Manila plans to move to San Fernando. The Filipinos would burn Malolos to draw Americans inland, and rain and fever could aid their defense. Otis is blamed for hostilities and prisoners say insurgents refused to obey generals. A sense of peacetime pressure grows as Aguinaldo faces potential terms of peace.

Paris Agoncillo Aguinaldo Malolos San Fernando Otis Spain New York James Creelman Manila Aguinaldna

Suicide by self harm shocks Charleston oil merchant

Samuel Wertheim an New York oil merchant killed himself in G M Politzer office after announcing insanity. He and his nephew visited the city on Saturday then Wertheim attacked himself with a paper weight and broke glass, dying en route to the hospital.

Charleston Samuel Wertheim New York G. M. Politzer Politzer Wertheim Gus

Indiana Man Seeks Writ of Habeas Corpus in Ohio

Walter M. Rife of near Peoria Indiana files a writ against Cincinnati workhouse superintendent Rueherwein alleging unlawful detention after arrest for selling country products without a license. Judge Thompson orders the writ issued with appearance in court to settle. Rife’s friends claim interstate commerce authority rests with Congress and hope for damages.

Cincinnati, O Walter M. Rife Peoria Ind Kueberwein Rife Cincinnati Schwab Thompson Rueherwein Indiana Congress

Mrs Sadie Rings Convicted In Dynamite Attack

In Carthage Illinois on April 3, Mrs Sadie Rings was convicted of attempting to blow up the Augusta residence of 655 3 Kelley on December 1 1898. An explosion damaged the house. Kelley and her son escaped unharmed. Evidence tied Rings to the crime through tracks from the Kelley home to Rings home and recovered dynamite fulminating caps and fuse. Rings had been involved with Dr J P Ellis and was jealous of Kelley over alleged attentions from Ellis.

Carthage Ills Sadie Rings Kelley Augusta Little Son Rings

Canal work dries Joliet to aid Jefferson locks

At midnight Superintendent McDonald and a freed man drained the Illinois and Michigan canal between Joliet and Channahon to aid drainage contractors working at Jefferson street locks. Water backs receded, powering pumps unable to keep pace. navigation expected to resume April 10.

Judge Silas A. Pinney Dies at 65 in Wisconsin

Madison Wisconsin April 3 Judge Silas A Pinney died Saturday evening aged 65 He retired from the Wisconsin Supreme Court six months ago after almost seven years service He was a prominent Democrat and former mayor and ex member of the legislature.

Madison Wis Silas A. Pinney Wisconsin Supreme Bench

Port eovan Arrives With Indiana Regiment in Savannah

The tan Port eovan arrives from Havana in Savannah on April 3 with the One Hundred and Sixteenth Indiana regiment aboard. Colonel Durbin asks for the regiment to be mustered out in Savannah and the request will be granted.

Richmond Ind Knight Templars of Indiana Savannah Havana S.x.y First Indiana Durbin

Germans Eye Samoa Policy as Britain Pressures

Berlin reports show a split German press about Samoa politics with agrarian and nationalist papers blaming Baron von Buelow and denouncing U S influence while Kreuz Zeitung cites Britain as the main obstacle. Washington notes Admiral Kautz reports rebels killed an American guard as German forces issue incendiary proclamations amid joint British and American actions.

Berlin Associated Press Baron von Buelow United States Washington Antiolalistic Deutsch Zeitung von Buelow Marschall ‘von Bieberstein Kreug Zeitung Great Britain Germany Samoa Epresses Secretary of the Navy Kautz Newevelle S. W Mataafa Holloway

German Editor Sees Motives Behind American British Actions

German editorials express distrust of Great Britain and the United States and warn of possible war if anti German sentiment in the US grows unchecked. Cologne Volkszeitung notes American talk of conflict, while Ambassador White says both governments seek amicable settlement in Samoa. London reports on the Samoan blaze.

John Ball Kreuz Zeitung Ireland Armany Samoa Kreuz Zeitune Germany England Samea Tageblatt Great Britain United States Grevesmuhl Falke the Gazette Chambers Great Briain Cologne Ambassador White Associated Press Courist Society Dantse Gandu Lake Tehad Kane and Kokoto London

Farce claims stain Marion Tyler lynching probe

Scottsburg Indiana reports the grand jury finished the Marion Tyler lynching inquiry with six sealed indictments. locals call the probe a huge farce, suspects blame mob leaders and missing witnesses, and expect arrests before a federal suit in Indianapolis next month. The piece also covers Chicago fundraising for the University of Chicago and Joliet prison visits and wage hikes, plus a California murder verdict.

Scottsburg Ind Grand Marion Tyler Grand Jury Gobin Indianapoli Tyler Laura Terrell Benjamin Garriott

Addiston Pipe Foundry Shuts Down 300 Employees

The Addiston Pipe foundry in Cincinnati closed Saturday, laying off 300 workers. A pope’s leg wound from a previous tumor treatment nearly healed. Noah Raby, at Piscataway N J, claims his 127th birthday after celebrating in the poor house Saturday. Two thousand miners near Birmingham Alabama left iron and coal mines to protest grievances. Burglars robbed Richland Center Pa post office of stamps and money orders worth about $60. Total U S mint coinage for March reached 14 572073 with 12 176 715 silver 2 246 556 gold and 48 801 minor coins.

Addiston Pipe Foundry Cincinnati Pope Noah Raby Piscataway N. J Birmingham Ala Richland Center

Chicago Markets Report April 3 1890

Chicago market notes show receipts in cattle and Hog prices with steady closes. Cattle receipts reach 14 500 and hogs show strength to higher with overall steady tone in Chicago trading.

Chicago Hoas

Jury Acquits Mia Sharp in Oconto Acid Attack Case

The jury found Mia Rose A. Sharp not guilty in the acid attack on attorney Lynch, ending a lengthy trial in Fond du Lac. Lynch, blinded for life, testified that a bottle of carbenic acid shattered on his face on December 2, with Sharp alleged to have acted from jealous love. Defense cited alibi and lack of motive.

Fond du Lac Wis Mia Rose A. Sharp Bragg Mrs. Sharp

Miners Force Quit Work in Ishpeming Strike

Nearly 1,000 miners march to the mines at noon and compel non unionists except Cliffs shafts to lay down tools. Scandinavians and Finns oppose the strike while Cornish unionists press for turnout. Authorities fear trouble as non unionists fear retaliation. many sign the organization’s fall and await widespread union enlistment.

Ishpeming Mich Winthrop

Governor Poynter vetoes Nebraska war bill over phrasing

Governor Poynter vetoed a Senate bill commending the First Nebraska regiment in the Philippines due to language claiming it defends principles of government and adds glory to the flag. The Senate passed it, but the House failed to reach a three fifths majority to override.

Lincoln Neb Poynter Senate Philippines

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