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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
1
In Santiago de Cuba General Wood is feted by Republicans and Democrats. Arch bishop Tamayo urges peace and a Cuban constitutional convention to frame the fundamental law. Senor Tamayo plus calls for national unity and openness to non-Cubans under the Paris treaty.
Governor General Wood addresses about 3,000 Cubans outside the Parque de Cespedes urging a nonpartisan constitutional convention. He says independence is Cuba’s future and warns any weak constitution will not satisfy the United States. The Cuban flag was raised at the palace with Wood’s approval and arms decorations joined at the theatre. Other notes cover the Moody memorial building dedication in Indiana and a Planters' Hay Compress strike in Pana, Illinois, plus an anti imperialist conference call from Findlay, Ohio.
Bryan delivered two speeches at Syndicate park under the Jacksonian Club auspices with strong attendance and applause. The platform was crude and trees provided cover as audiences stood on a steep hillside in a theatre like setting. Adlai E Stevenson spent time in Chicago meeting with state committee leaders to plan three weeks of Illinois speeches.
Bob Fitzsimmons challenges Jim Jeffries to a bout on August 31 with a 2500 dollar forfeit posted. Jeffries, returning from Derby Connecticut, says he defeated Fitzsimmons decisively before and plans to train and rest, reserving time to prepare for his title defenses.
Detroit August 27 Governor Pingree refuted a Chicago rumor from Democratic national headquarters that he would back William J Bryan. He called the suggestion foolish and ridiculed the idea as papers hunt for sensational gossip.
A prominent Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers member says lodge votes on giving discretionary power to the conference committee to negotiate a wage scale are nearly unanimous and expects mills back in operation by September first. In Akron a peaceful Sunday ends with no murder and the city plans to dispense with military services on Monday unless something unforeseen occurs.
Paris reports the eight-oared crew from the Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia won the international regatta held under exposition auspices yesterday securing the championship.
In Taylorville Illinois on a Thursday morning the Wabash passenger train struck and killed 70 year old Abraham Wilson. He was a longtime resident and deaf and did not hear the train.
Elaborate preparations are underway in Ithaca Michigan for the Northeastern Soldiers and Sailors association reunion to be held September 11 to 14 inclusive. Organizers expect a large turnout of veterans from nearby counties and will host ceremonies parades and social events over four days.
Rupert J. Dale of Boone won the Tenth district Democratic convention nomination for Congress at Algona on August 25.
The article reports on rumors of a Russia Germany and Japan war against China and the confusion in Washington about possible declarations. It notes a Japanese dispatch from Tokyo detailing imperial family movements and Chinese forces near Peking, with analyses on whether a formal war declaration has occurred and how other nations might respond.
The daily item from Chefoo casts doubt on whether an invitation would be accepted and questions if it would be tendered. It states the United States will not surrender any guaranteed rights or privileges in the Chinese empire.
Chicago hosts the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with the Coliseum dedication as the week’s centerpiece. Notables include General Sickles and the Spanish minister Due d Arcos. Iron Brigade events, naval arch ceremony, and a large crowd mark the opening as veterans gather across the city.
In Terre Haute Indiana Charles Frey stole 3.07 to feed a sick wife then confessed and surrendered himself. Frey, once a National House clerk and a Prudential worker for four years, said he took 8.07 from a patron to buy food and medicine. His conscience troubled him, he alerted Superintendent Stanley and asked to face the consequences.
Aug 27 dispatches report President McKinley will not attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment due to public duties. Shaw confirms the message stating the president regrets missing the reunion with veterans of the Civil War era. The note emphasizes strong personal tribute remains his wish. The Postal Telegraph Cable Co extends half rate social-cable service for messages via the adjutant general. Five fishing boats drown in a Gulf of Georgia gale near Vancouver, with 10 to 25 crew total aboard.
From Peking via Chefoo General Gazelee says British losses were small and troops are short of food. He plans convoys and hopes to assault the imperial city once fed, praising soldiers' endurance amid a grueling heat and heavy roads.
The Clover Leaf pay train in Frankfort Indiana was robbed of about $500 last week while paying off shop men in the yards. The thief, a colored porter, was arrested in Toledo and most of the money recovered. The theft occurred when Paymaster Crowell's back was turned.
London reports two major fêtes set for September to boost the French exposition with a grand flower show and a wine product display. The exposition will end November 5 as war fears grow in Britain with Pall Mall Gazette discussing looming conflict and Spectator urging defense vigilance.
The piece notes the warm reception of Spain's young king by northern subjects amid mixed feelings in some provinces. It discusses American horse riding supremacy debated by British jockies, a Vatican note on Queen Margherita after King Humbert’s assassination, and Rome Times critique of Rampolla’s influence. It also reports Patrick Naghton found dead in Kankakee yard and Nancy Leiter’s return to Chicago after nineteen months overseas.
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