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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1900

Page

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Waterman Withdraws From Race and Local Tragedies Reported

In Marshalltown Steve Try geta, 35, Melbourne, killed himself with a razor while awaiting sentence for incest. Ottumwa notes L. Waterman withdrawing from the Sixth district race. Dubuque reports Elizabeth Heb drowned when a skiff capsized on the Mississippi. Davenport details Peter Burke shot by George Lund at Comanche with Lund claiming self defense.

Evening Journal Marshalltown Steve Trygeta Melbourne Sedato Evening Journal Dubuque Elizabeth Heb Davenport Peter Burke Eory Lund Comanche Lund Parke

Definition of If Possible Tightens Mine Manager Rule

Springfield Ill April 23 Attorney general opinion holds mine operators must employ licensed managers unless the law permits substitution when a licensed manager can be obtained by offering salary. The opinion defines impossibility as the precise phrase in law and states and that substitute licensed personnel may be used if no licensed manager is available.

Springfield Ill

Sutton trial delayed by judge and defense motions

Documents indicate the Sutton trial faces postponement requests as prosecutors prepare for an April proceeding in Atkinson regarding Isiac and Wiest visits. The judge warned a delay may hinder completion before the May term, leaving Steven's readiness uncertain for Wednesday.

Mic Sutton Atkinson Ge Wiest Isiact Mason Steven

Democratic debate ends in brawl at Missouri event

In Mountain Grove, Missouri, a heated student debate on democracy and God prompts a fight as a judge loses teeth and several sustain injuries. In Washington the Senate moves to war information and naval bill discussions, with military allowances and ship provisions shaping the day’s agenda.

Ountain Grove Wm. Fineh Sinch Washington Senate Bacon Georgia Cuba Porto Perkins Cabia Quay Reed Pfo Lsave Keny

Colson Acquitted in Kentucky Political Killing Case

Former Kentucky Representative David G. Colson was found not guilty of murdering Lieutenant Ethelbert Scott and Luther W. Demaree in the Capital hotel lobby during a crowded Frankfort gathering on January 16. The jury deliberated 18 minutes before delivering the verdict amid cheering.

Kentucky Ethelbert Scott Frankfort David G. Colson Luther W. Demaree Colson Lua Ethelbert I. Scott Capital Hotel Scott Charles Julian Standers B. B. Golden Kentucky Volunteers

Forest Fires Dampen After Rapid Spread In Minnesota

Reports from the forest fire district indicate the worst passes, fires dying down though damages run into thousands of dollars. The dry timber and underbrush keep danger high until rain arrives. A fire near six miles east threatens timber northward, with wind from the south and 500 people said to be in peril in Gumpey region.

Duluth Minn Forest Gumpey

Cruelty Case Heard in Milwaukee Police Court

A 15 year old boy testified that his father John Vana abused him with repeated beatings and tortured him by tying his legs in rope and confining him in a trunk studded with nails. The boy described hours of confinement before fleeing. the mother and father did not deny the charges.

Milwaukee Wis John Vana Frank Suess Ife

Ex Wisconsin Official Anton Black Faces Embezzlement Case

Anton O Black of Holland village Lacrosse County is jailed on embezzlement charges from U S postal authorities. Civil suits seek recovery of a large shortage from his town treasurer accounts and bondsmen Paul McHugh and James McCabe. Overdue notes also sued.

Lacrosse Wis Anton O. Black Holland United States Antiech Black

Catlin to retire from race solidifies Bareus win

In Terre Haute Indiana on April 20 it is noted that Robert O H Catlin a republican candidate will retire from the congress race ensuring a 35 member county delegation for Bareus whose nomination appears secured. Bride's Father Ties the Knot

Terre Haute Ind Robert O H. Catlin Bareus

Lincoln Republican Named After Silver Republican Split

A Minneapolis dispatch reports the Silver Republican party has renamed itself the Lincoln Republican, signaling a branding shift amid party realignment and internal disagreement. The change reflects broader political tensions and aims to attract former Silver Republican voters.

Minneapolis

Rivera Ultimatum Seeks Cuban Independence by Year End

General Rius Rivera, Cuba’s sericulture secretary, met with Governor General Wood to push a union of parties and an independence demand by year end. Rivera plans to resign, predicting others will follow as the intervention era continues. A Cuban political debate over governance and advisory boards accompanies the news.

Havana Rius Rivera Sericulture Wood Rivera The Cubano Secre Santiago National Party Senor Pierra Democratic Union Party 4Enceral Wood Brooke Batabano Pinar del Rio Gustavo Bock Cuba

Paris Archbishop blessing memorial on site of old Bazaar Charite

In Paris on Saturday the archbishop blessed a building erected by the Countess de Castellane in memory of her mother Mrs. Jay Gould. The site is the former Bazaar Charite where a blaze caused many deaths years ago.

Paris Countess de Castellane Jay Gould

Ecumenical Conference Opens in Carnegie Hall

The Ecumenical conference on foreign missions draws delegates from nearly all Christian branches except Roman Catholic and some others. Ex-President Benjamin Harrison chairs. President McKinley and Governor Roosevelt address the crowd as Carnegie Hall fills to capacity.

New York Ecumenical Conference On Foreign Missions Carnegie Hall Benjamin Harrison William McKinley Roosevelt Christian Church Society For the Propagation of the Gospel Harrison de Judean Smith Boston Ro. Wardlow Thompson A. Lchreiber Berling Joseph King Jacob Chamberlain Robert A. Speer Robert A. Speer Read the Report of the General Committee McKinley McKkinley United States

Sultan Back Down Opens Route to US Talks on Turkish Tariffs

In Constantinople and Washington officials indicate the Porte replied to American demands on tariff changes and indemnities. No official details given yet but embassies expect discussion and a possible amicable settlement. The United States and other powers view an agreed approach as likely.

Constantinople Porte Washington Hay United States Legation Politcal

Wire shortages and rail lining plans across Midwest and Lakes

Reports show wire stock shortages contradicting claims of abundance as Shimer Peace Co relies on Steel and Wire supply. Chicago managers say wire nationwide is low while nails stock remains high. A proposed 100 mile link between Soo rail and Green Bay Western aims to boost lake port traffic with elevators at Green Bay to handle future shipments.

Milwaukee Wis the Journal Soo Railroad Green

Wisconsin Travellers Protective Assoc elects officers

Oshkosh Wisconsin April 23 The Wisconsin Travellers Protective Association state convention in session here has elected officers President H. S. Fellows of Milwaukee secretary Sam Wriedberg of Milwaukee

Oshkosh, Wis Wisconsin ‘Travellers’ Protective Association H. S. Fellows Milwaukee Sam Wriedberg

Insurgent Tactics and Manila War Casualties Rise

Reports from Manila on April 22 describe a deadly week in Luzon with about 878 Filipino deaths, 12 officers and 244 men captured, and numerous wounded as insurgents resist American forces. General Pio del Pilar's 400-strong band resurfaces near San Miguel as clashes intensify across Batangas, Nueva Caceres, and surrounding areas.

Manila Felal Wilipinos Luzon Pio del Pilar San Miguel Pilar Thiry-fifth Infantry Batangas Wonde San Jose Ledoius Thirrty Fifth Infantry Baliuag Balch Thirty-seventh Infantry Nueva Caceras Smith Seventeenth Infantry Montenegro Pilipinos Lilpino

Czars Enter Crowd at Moscow Good Friday Service

Czar and czarina along with Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Serge knelt among worshippers at Uspenski cathedral. The czar relit a candle after extinguishing it twice, leaving a lasting impression on Moscovites by mixing with the crowd.

Moscow Uspenski Cathedral Serge Wao

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