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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
1
Washington reports indicate a possible withdrawal of naval officers from San Juan Porto Rico if local officials do not change stance. The move could threaten San Juan as a strategic war station and reflect ongoing government pressure to resolve tensions.
The Board and Militia in Washington approve proposals to expand competitions. It urges inviting National Guard and militia to shoot in regimental events, selecting local participants, using U S ranges for practice, and hosting the 1904 national trophy at a Midwest rifle range. It promotes rifle proficiency among civilians via rifle clubs.
In Decatur Illinois Leah Sterling aged 19 secretly marries actor Norman R. Veild after meeting in Springfield last August. The couple kept the romance hidden until the wedding was arranged with her parents learning of the match only afterward.
Edrd Frobenius, a Kalamazoo contractor supervising Michigan Central lighthouse work in Battle Creek, was fatally wounded when a beam struck his left temple and another gird er hit his right temple during a wind incident. A second man escaped fatal injury.
Jack Root won by decision over Kid McCoy at the end of ten rounds on April 28. Afroit reported Root outboxed McCoy with the better punches and ring control throughout the bout.
A bill to tax mortgaged property was introduced by the committee on assessable debt and taxation in Madison Wisconsin as of April 28. The measure aims to broaden taxation to include all mortgages and related debts, signaling a new approach to property tax base.
Arbor day was observed across Nebraska with school programs and tree planting led by Governor Mickey in Lincoln and Morton Memorial efforts at Morton’s home. In Wisconsin Spring Valley one man died and three were injured in a derailment on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line after two freight cars rolled downhill and struck an oncoming train.
Two masked men forced their way into the Michigantown post office in Frankfort Indiana shortly before 1 am blew the safe with dynamite and stole contents after binding Dr Charles Zinn who was nearby he escaped unharmed as locals fired on the robbers.
Paducah Kentucky April 25. Former Congressman Charles K Wheeler author of the Prince Henry speech and James Hi Wilhelm past grand master of Kentucky Masons and editor of the Paducah Register were involved in a lively fist fight. Friends separated them after each had bruised the others face. Both are game and more trouble is expected. The Juttflenly was the outcome of an old grudge.
Judge Tappan ruled that Mr and Mrs James Lewis Board are Chicago residents, not Port Huron locals, despite prior belief they were permanent fixtures of the city. The decision addresses home residency for Moerd in a Port Huron matter, clarifying that Chicago is not held as Port Huron residence on alternate days.
Milwaukee April 28. The German American bank experienced a small run over an unfounded report that bank papers of Henry Hermon were missing. All savings depositor demands for cash were met and officials say they are ready to pay any further demands.
Minot April 28 William J Cunningham owner of the Cunningham lignite mine west of town died instantly when an empty hatch toppled over the tipple and sent him forty feet to the bottom. He was 56 and unmarried, a prominent local mine owner.
Obediah Barton of Clear Lake in Steuben County has publicized his search for a wife and has received forty letters in ten days from women willing to marry him, with more letters arriving.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson was Nashville's guest on April 23. He toured Belle Mead stock farm and dined with members of the Country Club during the afternoon.
Kokomo Indiana on April 23 Justice Jas W Dehaven aged 72 faced Janor Sewell in his court after Sewell tried to intimidate the proceedings. The judge restrained the man with force, declaring he would not strike an old man as witnesses intervened and Sewell was held.
A courtroom incident ends with Gowell left on the floor after being used as a mop outside the courtroom. The judge declares intent to try the defendant for provocation and contempt of court.
Chicago reports doubt over Martin Marooney who claims to know details of Jennie Hickey's death. New evidence shows Anna Pellarin arrived in Chicago two years after the night in question, and attorney Charles N. Hardy did not corroborate Marooney’s tale. Police rely on corroboration beyond his word while Marooney persists with his account.
W Tureman, a 70 year old man, died while buying groceries in a Chicago store. A Stanford University typhoid outbreak was reportedly caused by milk but is now controlled. The Prince of Vonles is named to preside over the British commission for the St Louis fair.
Chicago hogs and cattle prices listed with ranges for various grades. East Buffalo and St Louis grain quotes show warrants and futures, while Milwaukee wheat and rye steady with bid and ask levels.
Prominent physician Dr G M Curry offers at home cancer cure methods and a booklet with testimonials from bankers ministers and businessmen claiming rapid recovery in 10 to 20 days and even malignant cases improving. Mrs Mary E K Little Lincolnton NC says her breast cancer healed in 17 days and 12 inches in circumference reduced.
In St. Petersburg officials denounce Britain's policy toward the Bagdad railway and Japan alliance as an obstacle to Russian expansion. Moscow plans naval and military buildups while warning that Anglo policy endangers peace in the Far and Middle East. Tokyo reports Russia aims to convert Manchuria into permanent possession and prepares for possible war.
In Towanda William Barnes and his son Frank attempted murder at a jail after Barnes fired at Chalea Brooks. William Layton and family escaped a house fire in South Bend. In Butte a telegraph office mob attacked during a wage strike. In St Louis Miss Elizabeth W Lampton died of pneumonia. In Logansport Paul Gross, seven, admitted stealing and selling three bicycles.
Dispatches from Breslau report bodies of fifteen persons found frozen to death in snow drifts after Sunday's severe snow storm across Silesia.
Eight hundred Omaha business men have formed an alliance to resist labor unions. The organization aims to protect its members from what it calls the interference of unions with their business practices.
A 1860s like dispatch notes that unions would use any organization and force against business and outlines principles resisting output restrictions and sympathy strikes. In Indiana a car wreck near Carroll injures several on the Chicago and North Western line, caused by a broken axle. Mount Vernon reports Mrs. Joseph Geralds birth of twin boys, second set in two years.
John Neymeteer killed his wife in Cumberland Wisconsin then burned the house and fled. Neared by a mob near Clayton he shot and killed himself after an hour of holding the crowd. The couple recently separated with a history of trouble leaving a young family.
In Chicago on April 22 receivers were named for the Union Traction company along with the North and West Chicago Street Railway companies. Appointed by Judge Grosseup after judgments exceeding 1 million dollars in favor of Guaranty Trust Company remained unsatisfied. John N Crawford, longtime Chicago Journal editor and writer, died at 210 Thirty third Street after brief illness. Antrim, Pennsylvania April 23 report notes 1902 anthracite coal production totaling 86,011,501 tons, down from 1901 due to a 5.5 month strike.
St Louis April 24 The investigation by the grand jury into legislative boodle scandals is adjourned temporarily to permit Circuit Attorney Folk to proceed with local boodler trials.
London announces the engagement of Frances Whitehouse eldest daughter of Fitzhugh Whitehouse formerly of Chicago to Baron Constantin Ramsay gentleman-in-waiting to the czar.
Indianapolis April 23. M. Var ry declined to discuss Senator Hanna's Columbus speech but said he would answer it in time.
Tangiers reports tribesmen attacked and pillaged Mequinez. In the fighting thirty seven inhabitants and thirty tribesmen were killed.
A short piece links night time spooks with indigestion and fullness after meals. It advertises Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia and related stomach ailments, praising a customer testimonial and warning against inferior substitutes sold by some dealers.
Thousands of Reading Company mine workers locked out for refusing to work nine hours on Saturdays will be allowed to return if they pledge to work full time Saturdays. General Superintendent Lather demands compliance, while men at Mahanoy City Ashland Mount Carmel and other towns in the region report for work but are told no orders to resume operations have been received. President Mitchell has been in discussions with district presidents and telegraphed the creation of a miners conciliation board.
In Lansing Michigan on April 23 the Van Zoeren aimed to bar Chicago Sunday visitors from marrying at St Joseph and Benton Harbor. The measure required nonresidents to obtain licenses five days prior. A substitute from Rodgers Muskegon to ban Sunday marriages failed as the bill was struck down 40 to 20.
Chicago games report several league results with teams like Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Chicago Detroit St Louis and Washington listed. Included are Brooklyn 7 at New York 2 and Milwaukee 10 at St Paul 7 among others.
Indictments returned before Judge Coolidge name William A. O Rourke of Hammond Packing and George W. Watkins of Kingan Packing Indianapolis for allegedly attempting to assault Marie and Louise Leseher aged 14 and 16 while sleigh riding in St. Joseph on January 12.
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