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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
1
Special to Evening Journal Frankport Ky April 6 the court of appeals handed down decision in the governorship case in favor of the Democrats Beckham will be Kentucky s governor figures tied to the long contest finally resolved with a Democratic victory in the gubernatorial race
In Ponce crowds of starving residents crowd city halls and plazas while the Puerto Rican Benevolent Society feeds hundreds and 5,000 more are said to arrive. In San Juan delegations plead for food and work as road contracts trigger relief efforts and tensions rise amid guarded property and potential political manipulation.
Havana dispatch reports General Wood urging thorough inquiry before visiting La Gloria colony noting no hotels and odd living conditions. It cites mass migration with up to 500000 enrolled by April 11, outlines autonomist aims and possible U.S. treaty implications, and lists late market figures from Chicago and other cities.
The note indicates a confession by the suspect before death and mentions continuing the investigation with Mr. Baker to pursue the line of inquiry in hopes of identifying the true murderer and achieving justice.
Pennsylvania delegates at the National Democratic convention in Kansas City endorse William J Bryan for president under the unit rule and push tariff revision, anti trust planks, and expansion of home rule abroad. The platform opposes McKinley war policy, calls for free raw materials, and favors municipal ownership of franchises along with strong anti British policies. Neighbors note Keague of remarks on Cuba and South Africa.
Atlanta on April 6 1926 John William H Henderson appointed by agreement as receiver of the Southern Home Building and Loan Association Atlanta to liquidate the business. The company spans Virginia to Texas with eleven years of operation Judge Pardee T Pendleton involved.
In Joliet on April 6 nearly 500 coal miners refused to enter the Diamond shaft at Braidwood. They oppose the eight hour day and wage rise from $1.75 to $2.10 saying the scale has not been implemented yet.
Milwaukee officials announce a six round bout between Curley Supples of Buffalo and Jim Popp of Canada on April 16 at the Badger Athletic Club tournament. Several other bouts will be staged at the event.
A Chester young woman, nee Treland, who fell into a trance last Saturday in Media, Pa, is now semi conscious and hopes for recovery. She remains weak, sleeps often, and is kept awake by shaking. She cannot recall names though she recognizes faces, and has had little nourishment since the incident. The physician cites hysterical convulsions but cannot yet treat the episode.
The department of agriculture plans to plant 100000 rubber trees on the Tia Wailan Islands. American dealers purchased over 500000 dollars worth of foreign cosmetics and perfumes in 189.
Frederick Kettleshake shot and wounded Louis Kraus and Frederick Simon and tried to shoot George Hermann near his saloon. Kraus was struck in the head, Simon wounded in the abdomen, with Hermann and Kraus entering a business place when the attack began. Kettleshake fled, was arrested an hour later, and Simon was reported dying.
In a speech opening the Free State panel President Steyn declares the war continues to defend independence Despite surrender of Bloemfontein he insists the republics unite with the Orange Free State He accuses Britain of violating truces and Red Cross signals and reports to neutral powers about dissension attempts and deputation to Europe and America for peace efforts
In Joliet the city’s building trades strike persists with both sides firm and a tougher fight expected. Non union workers are crossing in as carpenters arrive for contractor work. In New York H D Bates of St Thomas Ont wins the Grand American Handicap trophy.
Ex Governor William J Stone, vice chairman of the Democratic national committee, asks members of the sub committee to meet in Kansas City on April 12 to discuss the fire wrecking the National Convention Hall and plans to rebuild in time for the gathering. The Kansas City architect I E Hill is engaged to rebuild the hall with iron work underway.
In Grand Haven Michigan on April 6 diggers search for buried treasure amid odd signals and rumors but so far no material finds have emerged. The scene involves locals and notices a mysterious air as efforts continue with no confirmed discoveries.
In Sebastopol the military court convicted twenty six soldiers and civil servants of defrauding the government in coal and other navy supplies. In New Orleans William A. Hendricks, Civil War veteran, ended his life bygas after a failed eye exam and blindness prognosis.
Mayor Fredericks dismissed all twenty five police officers and cut city services leaving Belleville without police fire or lighting protection at night. A shooting occurred with Joseph Bevenue firing at Maurice Hopkins but causing no injuries. Police and fire chiefs remained on duty. Police reinstated and funds approved. banks refused to honor warrants or city scrip.
Chicago report states Terry McGovern will leave the featherweight class and meet Tommy White at Tattersall's in a six round bout on April 17. The Chicago clash pairs the featherweight champion with the 126 pound king in a headline showdown.
The Morning Post prints Gilbert Parker's view that Canada's loyalty is the inevitable result of growth and federation. He argues for closer imperial union and predicts Canada’s military potential, plus praise for Laurier and a future minister of war centering on major cities.
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