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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
Cedar Rapids April 18 The infant child of Dr. Kegley died after swallowing strychnine and belladonna tablets given as a plaything by the mother. Dr. Kegley is a well known oculist who has visited Washington and has offices with Dr. Hull.
Dysart resident David Eplers, a 40 year old carpenter, died this morning after deliberately throwing himself in front of a Cedar Rapids route passenger train. The cause of the act remains a mystery.
Waterloo hosts the next State Rowing association meeting in August after an executive committee vote. Represented by Dubuque Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Clinton Davenport Burlington Sioux City Council Bluffs the committee favored Waterloo unanimously. It is expected to be the largest state meet in years due to its central location.
A band of strikers, claiming Carpenters union leadership, attacked non-union workers at 176 Madison Street in view of pedestrians, driving six from the building and seriously injuring Brouillard and another man. Police did not intervene. Earlier, Italian non-union workers at the Western Electric building were assaulted. police then charged about 150 pickets, using clubs and dispersing the crowd. Police protection around the sites was increased.
Miss Mamia Ssteret, a Gypsy band member, was buried with an unusual rite as soap and towels were placed in her coffin with jewelry before sealing. The procession walked to the cemetery drawing hundreds, while the band sang a strange hymn. Other items note political talk in Kansas City and a veteran’s funeral in Des Moines.
Reports indicate Perry Heath is set to replace Anna as Republican Mail manager as March plans unfold. The development marks a shift in party operations with Heath taking over key mailing duties.
New York Republicans at the April 18 convention named Platt Pew, Governor Roosevelt, and B B Odell as delegates-at-large with Buffalo and Rochester editors as electors-at-large. Roosevelt may seek governor or vice president as Woodruff eyes lieutenant governor. The platform remained standard Republican.
Two thousand bituminous miners across Vigo Greene and Sullivan counties began a strike after a dispute over machine scale division. The clash pits machine miners and helpers against leaders and shooters, with a settlement expected in days. In St Louis Mount Cavalry church vestry election drew eleven police to quell factional fights over Pastor Mauntleroy, who won by one vote. Mauntleroy once defended Maxwell in a noted murder trial.
In Belfast on April 18 a corporation meeting heard a letter from Queen Victoria thanking the city for the invitation to visit Belfast. Her majesty expressed great regret at being unable to journey to Ireland during her stay due to fatigue and the need for rest for her health.
In Milwaukee on April 18 the special pension examiners report leads to dropping 500 names from the district pension rolls. District Attorney Phillips conferred with Judge Seaman on cases revealed by the examiner board. Several warrants were issued and sent to the United States marshal for arrests.
Baraboo Wisconsin reports a British government representative visiting multiple county locations to buy horses and mules for army service in South Africa. Prices remained firm and few sales occurred amid strong spring farm demand for top quality animals.
A business meeting of the Wisconsin Association of Daily Newspapers was held in LaCrosse with business managers from LaCrosse Janesville Racine Eau Claire Green Bay West Superior and other cities discussing business matters especially foreign advertising.
A letter from ex Senator Turpie says he has arrived in Florida from Bermuda and will travel home when weather permits after a fall illness that raised fears for his life. Edgar H. Wills of Rockford Illinois is reported missing after going to Chicago March 9 with 1800 dollars.
London reports from Bloemfontein dated April 17 say Wepener remains surrounded while Boer fighters attack half-heartedly, with reinforcements approaching from Reddersburg and Rouxville. Casualties and Boer losses are noted as heavy. operational disputes between Buller and Warren are criticized by Lord Roberts. Mafeking updates speak of Smith-Eman’s valor and improving supplies as siege endgame nears.
United States minister Bellamy Storer met Premier Silvera in Madrid and apologized for the Chicago Dewey Day Committee inviting the Spanish minister Duke of Arcos to the event. He said the U S government regrets the incident and that it resulted from a municipal clerk error and will not be repeated.
Michigan beet sugar production for the season reached about 85 million pounds, yielding a bounty near 850000. Manufacturers, employing counsel, plan lawsuits to test the bounty law’s constitutionality, arguing the 1907 authorization and recent legislative funding approach.
A waterspout near Rock Island washed out tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and allied lines between Coal Valley and Milan. The Rock Island and Peoria passenger from Peoria at 7 25 p m narrowly escaped wreck as the engineer Fred Dalzell slowed and saw the section washed away. The train carried many passengers and the track condition was unknown.
Chicago markets show hog receipts about 14 000 with typical prices from 4.60 to 5.85 for packing and shipping lots. Cattle receipts near 2 500 with ranges from 4.00 to 5.90 for various grades. Sheep and lambs about 10 000 with westerns at 5.20 to 6.40 and native stock to 7.45 for lambs. East Buffalo quotes include steady hogs at 5.30 to 5.95 and dull sheep market. Detroit and Milwaukee grains move lower or steady across wheat corn oats and rye. A Chicago hotel proprietress Jess Baldwin faces a violent incident with a chambermaid Nellie Jordan. An 11-year-old boy John Brew is fatally injured after being dragged by a runaway.
Princeton April 18 Rev Dr F L Patton president of Princeton University issued a statement on the revision of the Presbyterian Confession of Faith saying there is no pressing need for revision and that it is impossible to forecast the outcome of the agitation. He cautioned against active theological discussions. London April 18 a New York dispatch claimed Madame Melba would marry Haddon Chambers, but Chambers is already married.
Laura Hayes a young woman told Chicago police a startling tale of mysterious plots and was arrested later amid allegations of involvement in a raid and looting tied to the Aubervilliers area.
Washington April 18. Two measures aimed at trusts were approved by the house judiciary sub committee after long sessions. A constitutional amendment would grant congress power to curb trusts, paired with an updated anti trust act extending the Sherman act to brand trust made goods, regulate interstate commerce, require large corporations to file reports, and restrict mail usage by trust interests. Judge Ray outlined the plan and its aim to overcome limits set by the supreme court on manufacturing regulation.
Washington dispatch says the United States may issue a final hint to Turkey over unpaid indemnities for missionary property losses from 1895 and Frank Lena’s death. In Eau Claire, Wisconsin Angeline Bourgoine died aged 14 after living in Cuba and Green Bay. her husband, a former Napoleon era captain, died years ago.
Harry Poebling of La Crosse Wisconsin pays an $800 judgment secured by Anna Jacobs for breach of promise. Oshkosh Wisconsin sportsmen complain of ongoing legal tishishi associated with the same locality.
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