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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
1
Joseph SH Coenan of Marion suicided by cutting his throat this morning. Local saloon men bought Wagner's brewery and formed a saloon trust. The combine will prevent beer imports to Cedar Rapids, affecting wholesale and retail dealers citywide.
John P Reese president of the state mine workers is ill at his Albia home doctors report smallpox and he will be isolated at once for treatment and observation.
Washington April 12 Professor H W Wiley head of the Chemistry Bureau of the Department of Agriculture may become president of Purdue University Indiana He noted his name was suggested to the board of trustees and would accept a call to wider usefulness at the famed technological school if offered
In Alpena Michigan on April 12 Adele Ruette a 27 year old woman living alone on River street reported two men forced entry to her home Friday. One man Joseph Wrinkle was hospitalized with a left lung injury after being shot the other suspect William McClintock was arrested for the shooting. Wrinkle and McClintock face investigation and potential charges as police connect them to the assault. public alarm runs high. In Wisconsin at Janesville Judge Ek hears an injunction case William Taylor and Mrs ute Bliven against Indian Ford Waterpower Co over water drawing from Koshkonong with alleged hotel damage from water level changes.
The March export report from the Bureau of Statistics shows breadstuffs at 16,868,270 dollars, flour and meal with a 300,000 rise, hogs and beef products up 500,000, provisions down 1,000,000, cotton rising 22,000,000, and minerals totaling 6,494,981 with a 1,200,000 increase.
Lieutenant One l Webb C Hayes of the Thirty first Infantry, son of the late President Hayes, is honorably discharged from the United States Army upon his own request. He served in the Philippines with Colonel but is now en route to San Francisco. No reason is given by the War Department for retirement.
The text notes the king of Belgium giving all real estate to the nation, while General William Booth of the Salvation Army is aged 71 and an address is planned in April. It also mentions various figures such as McKinley, Kellogg, and W. Kenny in fragmented contexts.
Four burglars forced the safe of Alex Fulton at Lagro Indiana and faced discovery after Mrs Kenew rang the hotel bell. They exploded two powder charges but fled with tools and a bag, leaving cash amounts totaling about 2600 to 3200 on the floor. Postmaster Curnutt held 300, Russell 500, and Fulton 800.
Henry JF. Corbett Milwaukee picture solicitor acquitted of attempting to kill Rev. David B. Cheney seeks an interview. He visited Cheney's residence but Cheney was away. Corbett plans another visit as his health improves and a reporter notes Cheney has no comment on the matter. Beaver Dam Cotton factory opens after four weeks strike with 27 of 175 workers back at work and 40 remaining out hold a meeting. mayor orders marshals to prevent interference at closing.
The report lists Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Oats Corn and other grains with May and September futures. It also covers butter eggs dressed poultry potatoes apples and live stock prices for Chicago East Buffalo St Louis and Milwaukee markets noting receipts and bid ranges for hogs cattle sheep and lambs.
London telegrams recount a claim that 35 000 Boers with ninety guns fortified between Kroonstad and Winburg. Reports of Baden-Powell dead, Br itish losses at Elandslanete, and disputed battles near Bloemfontein prompt doubts about a major disaster.
Chicago reports a heavy snowstorm with two inches on ground citywide and widespread across northern and western states. Temperatures plummet to 18 below in Denver and 6 above Cheyenne as storm moves through Wyoming Colorado regions and toward the Mississippi valley with rain and snow flurries.
Springfield reports Winn Bramble a 26 year old mailing clerk at Decatur post office has confessed to embezzling $250 since last December. Thirty-one letters found. three decoy letters exposed him. Held on $2,000 bond awaiting grand jury action. His mother and bride pleaded for release but were unsuccessful.
Rome reports Fischer, a Boer peace commissioner, told The Tribuna’s Naples correspondent that Sir Alfred Milner went to Cape Town with a fixed war goal and opposed Transvaal concessions. Fischer says Milner falsified dispatches as talks proceed. The envoys left Naples yesterday via the St Gothard pass.
Verlin April 12 The German press comments quietly on recent British checks in South Africa, showing little belief in their significant military impact.
Incomplete text shows dissatisfaction from the crowd and mentions a marshal and high alert. No clear names, places, or events are readable to confirm specifics.
Springfield reports the Fairmount and Catlin mines in the Danville district have settled a strike caused by extra men clearing rock. The mines have resumed operations.
The House approved all Senate amendments to the Porto Rico measure by 161 to 159, clearing the way for final signatures and presidential assent. The bill ends restrictions on imports, excludes certain food items, and includes a full civil government plan. Nine Republicans opposed. two Democrats paired in favor, one Democrat voted against concurrence.
Rural free delivery agent William F. Conger inspected two routes in Platteville Wisconsin with three routes to be established by the department in a few days making a new setup for the region.
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