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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1903
Page
1
A report from Alfred Moseley on twenty three British delegates who studied U.S. labor conditions argues Britain must adopt newer machinery and trusts to compete. It notes American workers are better educated and paid, and urges ending old methods to align with modern capital and labor relations.
Delegates from iron and steel trades in Chicago attack social life and politics in America while praising British industry and urging U S methods adoption. April 18 reports flood in Terre Haute Indiana with half the town under water and damage to the national road. A boy loses an eye from a toy cannon explosion in Tart Michigan.
A fragment from a Kalamazoo report on a social encounter in which a tired young woman addressed a well known younger set member with a provocative line. The scene occurred Tuesday afternoon and hints at awkward tension and regret.
Washington April 18 The public awaits the next moves after the Northern Securities merger decision The Justice Department and Knox face questions on potential conspiracies in restraint of trade Involving Louisville Nashville Southern Pacific Pennsylvani a Baltimore and Ohio and other consolidations The department believes some combinations come within the Sherman act though the final interpretation remains unsettled
The report notes the election of a president and secretary from Cedar Hapide with plans to demonstrate to the world the state’s manufacturing and agricultural prowess.
Patlewerner of Kentucky demands again from Iodiane for the Goebel assassination. Merrill Moores, former attorney general, says another return demand on Governor Durbin may be possible. Thomas Campbell, who acted for the Goebels, plans to file in the United States Supreme Court or the MaTien county superior court to compel the governor to honor the requisition. Kateus City April 10. AL Quick wins consolation handicap shoot with 95 of 100. OC Connor and TC Pearse second and third. Chicago bases scores show Athilladelphia-Dosten 8 Philadelphia 3 in Philadelphia. Brooklyn 8 New York 7. St Louis 7 Chicago 6. Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 2. Springfield, April 18 Post Office Inspector Lavebiin investigates the robbery of two oval pouches at Springfield Junction on April 10 and heads to Lincoln to work the case.
A high school pupil undergoing initiation into the Gamma Delta Tau society sparked a crowd on Main Street. A young man asked what was happening as the group watched the ceremony proceed while an electric car passed by.
The Middle West Laundrymen association adjourned after electing officers. President F. J. Kimball of Omaha Nebraska first vice president H N Shibley of Stowx Palle New York secretary treasurer TLOO Renbrook Waterloo Iowa. Delegates to the tri state convention at Quincy His FP. 7 Kimball and Ho FL Shibley Tangier April 18. The sultan of Morocco to personally lead an expedition against the forces of the pretender Kuo Tamara in the Taga district. All Europeans must leave Fez for the coast and await the operation.
An Indianapolis gathering at West Baden Springs pressed Senator Fairbanks to accept second spot on the Roosevelt ticket. The senator reportedly refused, while Governor Durbin and other officials considered launching the boom. Durbin’s own Senate seat ambitions were noted as a possible motive behind the push.
Receipts and price quotations for hogs cattle and sheep from East Buffalo N Y and East Buffalo N Y with hogs trading around 7.20 to 7.52 per hundredweight for packing and ship loads. Cattle receipts about 2000 with steer prices from 4.00 to 6.85 and various grades listed. Sheep and lamb markets show western and native lots at 4 to 7.90 per hundredweight and spring lambs 8.00 to 12.00. Grain quotes from St Louis and Milwaukee markets outline wheat corn oats and rye ranges with May and July futures indicated.
President Loubet arrived from Algiers to a crowded route in Oran where Mussulman superstition sparked joy at a sight of the French leader. Troops and mounted Arabs paraded with banners while bands played the Marseillaise and desert music. The day featured festivities, visits and banquets.
In Shawneetown Illinois on April 1 the jury found Hubbard guilty of murder for killing William Espy in Benton three years ago. The verdict was returned early Thursday morning marking the conclusion of the Hubbard trial.
Slarington Nebraska April 18 a rustic leather silver mounted riding bridle has been made for President Roosevelt by Mrs Mary Lydrick who claims to be the only woman harness maker in the United States.
Coal miners of Michigan will observe Injunction Day on Monday May 18. The event is one of the miners official holidays in Bay City Michigan and signals a day of observance across the state.
Attorney General Knox continues to enforce all statutes on restraining trade, regardless of wisdom or constitutionality, following Roosevelt guidance. The Northern Securities case signals first fruits of new expediency, with the Supreme Court soon to weigh in as the Commerce department pushes for swift decisions. Des Moines reports the Commercial association of Iowa formed with twenty two cities represented at the Des Moines meeting led by BD BO Lyons.
Dublin notes the Irish Convention adjourning after approving amendments to the land bill. Redmond says adopted changes will be accepted at a joint conference with peers and officials, signaling likely passage of the land bill and including Davitt's US homestead principle to shield peasants from borrowing issues and land speculators.
Roosevelt leaves Major Pitcher quarters at Port Yellowstone for Norris. He will spend most of his stay in the park there. The president cannot refrain from riding the Union Pacific due to a strike and an altered itinerary remains unavoidable.
The tenth annual convention of the Western Drawing Teachers has just closed at Springfield His. Dev. Dr. Howard Smith, dean of the Reformed Episcopal seminary at Philadelphia, is dead, aged 8.
A reader from Minneapolis credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing long standing stomach trouble and catarrh after failing with a city specialist. He reports rapid improvement after five bottles and one vial of pellets, and six months later he says he feels well and grateful for the cure. The ad also touts Dr Pierce's Pellets for biliousness and sick headache.
A Central Labor Union committee charges favoritism incompetency and ill treatment in the Brooklyn post office with misfit mail bags faulty equipment and unsanctioned salary boosts. They allege a promotion ring exists in New York and seek department action as Payne Bristow oversee the probe with possible suspensions.
Chicago reports a near disaster when a Canalport avenue electric car teetered on a turning Wells street drawbridge. The car derailed against railings as the bridge moved to allow a vessel through. Motorman leaped Free crowds on elevated and surface lines halted for over an hour.
Buffalo New York reports the marine firemen’s strike has been settled. The agreement ends work stoppages and resumes operations for ships and related crews in the lake region.
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