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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
1
The dispatches report Cubans disputing a naval coaling station pact with the United States over phrasing while Squiers works to clarify terms for Cuban senators. Separately post office officials predict shakeups from recent scandals and Red Cross governance debates loom before Congress.
Washington reports a pending court martial for Alaska officers accused of grafting government supplies. An Inspector General report totaling over 500 pages covers crimes including misappropriation of potatoes funneled through a trading company and reduced stock books. Another case cites an officer claiming his safe was broken and cash stolen.
The third and largest strike of the year begins as carpenters and building trades refuse to work in Waukegan Illinois. The Contractors' association would not pay the Carpenters' union wage increase from 35 to 40 cents per hour. An arbitration attempt failed. Several hundred workers idle and about $260 000 in work stalled.
The lord mayor opened the new Baltic mercantile and shipping exchange in London with sheriffs and city officials present. The grand building cost 2,000,000 and features a marble lined main hall over 2,0600 square feet, drawing a crowded ceremony.
A Havana blaze at the cement works left three firemen injured and four policemen hurt when thrown from a patrol wagon as they hurried to the scene. The damage bill is estimated at 85,000 dollars.
Della Ward a soubrette with the Merry Chase company saved the players from jail and the baggage and scenery from hungry constables at Towle's Opera House Hammond Indiana April 22 by clever tricks. A mistake caused confusion among the constables and players.
Miners of the Ninth subdistrict met for the fourth time to settle differences with operators, who refused to discuss at the subdistrict convention and will only meet in local unions. A. D. Brok and W. L. Hover were chosen to go to Indianapolis to present terms to National President John Mitchell, while James Cooper was elected district president. Operators have until May 1 to settle or unsettlement proceeds.
In Bloomington Indiana April 22 Benjamin Cox a Clinton mechanic shot and killed his wife during a quarrel on a highway and then killed himself. The couple had frequent quarrels and Mrs Cox had left him several times. He was taking her from her parents home when the tragedy occurred.
Kansas City reports the death of Colonel John T. Crisp aged 65 at his Independence home from heart disease. A Civil War Confederate veteran and prominent state legislator, he recently served as state commissioner.
The Republican state central committee chose Columbus as the site for the state convention and fixed June 4 as the date with April 22 announcement. Senator Hanna to serve as temporary chairman and John R Malley of Columbus as secretary. Senator Foraker expected as permanent chairman.
In an interview, David Henderson, former speaker of the House, says he believes President Roosevelt will be nominated at the next Republican convention with no opposition and no other name will go before the gathering. The remarks place Roosevelt as unchallenged in the convention lineup.
Bakersfield dispatch reports Al Hulse, accused of killing Deputy Tibbet and City Marshal Packard, has become a raving maniac in jail, shrieking for help and declaring his innocence. He is described as a confirmed dope fiend.
Washington reports the monthly internal revenue collections for March total weeks SIS.021,008, down 2,602,626 from March 1902. Pottsville notes 43 collieries of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company operate with eleven shut down after a lockout over a nine hour Saturday demand.
Rev. Charles B. Campbell former pastor of the Christian church in this city was arrested on forgery charges. He was delivered to Sheriff Millard M. Hedrick of Clark County and transported to Marshall for custody.
R C Lehmann the rowing coach compares American and English boys in The Pall Mall Magazine. He discusses training, physique, and attitudes toward sport and discipline as factors shaping athletic success.
A heated discussion contrasts Heelan education with English letters as a critical view of a student’s ignorance is echoed. In Bay City a coal and cement firm begins prospecting in Treoks with a shaft planned after a vein is found. St Joseph reports Niles aldermen face scrutiny over straw bond pledges and potential perjury in a grand jury session.
Chicago and East Buffalo reports show receipts and bid ranges for cattle pigs and sheep, with steers prices from 4.00 to 7.70 and hogs around 6.00 to 7.70. Grain futures at St Louis and Toledo indicate varied declines and steady bids across wheat corn and oats.
An advertisement promotes Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure as a universal remedy for backache caused by kidney and liver issues. It quotes testimonials from several users and notes the product is sold in 80 cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores with local stores ready to order it.
Henry Youtsey testified in Kentucky with details about his whereabouts during the Goebel shooting. He said he was in a toilet room in the executive building basement when questioned, denied naming Jim Howard, and claimed a conspiracy to shift blame onto him. He recounted attempts to secure Goebel’s death with Dr Johnson and Governor Taylor's involvement.
Judge Dykeman plans to erect a stone hospital at Hamilton Heights this spring at about 60000 dollars. The facility will have cement floors and plans are being reviewed by three physicians with ties to Cincinnati Chicago and New York before final architectural work. If he dies before completion his fortune of about 500000 dollars will go to the hospital.
Battle Creek Michigan on April 22 reports that a diphtheria outbreak claimed twenty five lives over eighteen months. A single young farmer attending a dance is cited as the trigger if he had stayed home.
Des Moines reports ministerial opposition to turning over cornerstone laying to the Masons as Polk County proceeds with a $500000 court house project. Governor Citonius speaks on law interpretation amid ceremonies led by Grand Master Gardiner.
Indianapolis April 22 David M Parry of the National Manufacturers association replies to Chicago Federation of Labor resolutions urging AFL action in Indiana He condemns brute force and upholds individual worker independence while noting concern for Indiana manufacturers not sharing every view Regard for petty things often dwarf ambition.
An ailment focused ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with nervousness and weakness. It claims restoration of health, regularity, and weight gain, citing a New York customer and urging against substitutes. The text offers medical adviser services for a fee.
President Loubet attends a grand desert spectacle in southern Algeria with thousands of tribesmen, camels, and a ceremonial review on a west plateau. The event ends with an Arab banquet featuring roast gazelle, couscous, and camel milk, plus native dances and falconry.
The United Mine Workers executive boards at Wilkes Barre instruct workers on strike or locked out to return to duty under present conditions while awaiting the conciliation board meeting with coal operators. District presidents Nichols Fahey and Dettry named to miners conciliation board. operators to appoint their members.
Charles Nicole a New York broker who traveled to Houghton Michigan from New York City in the interest of the United Mines Developing Company was found dead in his bed on April 22.
Secretary Snow has departed Washington for New York to stay a day or two before traveling to Iowa. The Thirty-third Minnesota legislature has adjourned sine die after approving the DOD new laws. All grades of refined sugar rose by 5 cents per 100 pounds in New York. Charles Be Courtney signed to coach Cornell University rowing crews for five years starting this spring. Burghers entered the box office of se pean and Meal at Spieame.
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