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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1901

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Peace efforts clash with authority in steel strike talks

In Pittsburgh on August 27 the National Civic Federation pursued peace between steel workers and United States Steel. Amalgamated Association President Shaffer said no authority was given to settle, while plant officials reported rising output and shifts returning to work at Carlyle, Star, Lindsay & McCutcheon, and Carnegie mills, with double-turn operations planned and injunctions restricting access to sites.

Pittsburg National Civic Federation Steel United States Steel Corporation Shaffer Amalgamated Association Trust Painter Hoop Combine Star Arthur Piper Lindsay & McCutcheon Mills Allegheny Carnegie Clark Hoop Lawrenceville Union Carnegie Company

Strikers Stand on Rights Despite Court Injunction

Chicago August 27. Strikers at Allis Chalmers plants continue watch service despite a U S circuit court injunction issued by Judge Kohl. Pickets urge workers to keep away from the works and violence persists. Police can not arrest the assailants, who vanish before officers arrive. The typographical union denounced the injunction and a set of resolutions may be sent to President McKinley.

Chicago United States Circuit Court Kohlsaat Allis- Chalmers Kohlsaar McKinley

Four Boys Drown at Long Branch Shore

Four boys aged 10 to 14 drowned at Long Branch New Jersey yesterday while on a raft far from shore. Victims include two sons of Professor Blakeley head of Tong Branch high school a son of Alexander Gaskell of Long Branch and Harold Sherman son of Harry Sherman of Tong Branch. Waves swept the raft into the sea.

New York Long Branch N. J Professor Blakeley Tong Branch Alex. Gaskell Harold Harry Sherman

Bodies recovered from Crib No 3 disaster shaft

Divers recover Albert Valincourte from an airshaft eighty feet down at Crib No 3. The other four victims are believed buried under thirty feet of mud. city divers search the shaft for additional remains.

Cleveland, O Albert Valincourte

Navy letter seeks explanation from Capt Forsythe

Washington August 27. The navy department sent a letter to Captain Forsythe requesting an explanation of his interview about the forthcoming inquiry into Admiral Schley’s conduct in the Spanish war.

Forsyth Washington Navy Department Forsythe Admiral Schley

Prince Alexander Dies in Duel in St Petersburg Dispatch

A special dispatch from St Petersburg reports a pistol duel in London between Prince Alexander of Sayn-Wittgenstein and Prince Anatole Bariatinski, the czar’s aide-de-camp, resulting in the death of the former.

London St. Petersburg Alexander Sayn-Wittgenstein Anatole Bariatiniski

Carbolic Acid Poison Fatality in Bussey

Ira Godfrey a 60 year old farmer died after carbolic acid mixed with liquor when a bottle broke in his pocket. The incident occurred Sunday in Bussey Iowa, the liquor containing the poison led to his death.

Bussey Ira Godfrey

Miners Entombed After Donibristle Collapse in Scotland

London reports ten men were entombed at the Donibristle colliery in Perthshire. A rescue party of four descended to help, but they have not returned, and authorities fear all eight or more may have perished.

London Donibristle Perthshire

Machinists at Bates Plant Strike Over Foreman

Joliet August 27 machinists at the Bates Machine company quit work citing an objectionable foreman as the cause. Todd Stuart's offers sugar cured hams and bacon at low prices.

Joliet Joliet, Uls Bates Machine Company Todd Stuart’s

Rock Island Route Seeks State Fair Travelers

The Rock Island line offers a special passenger train Monday to Friday from August 26 to the 30th for State Fair attendees. Departs Washington at 5:20 am reaches Des Moines at 9:50 am returns to Washington arriving 11:20 pm with round trip fares priced at 350 or 120 with fair admission.

Rock Island Washington Des Moines

Wedded to a Coachman in a Belleville Romance

Miss Eugenie Koenig daughter of Joseph Koenig a Belleville manufacturer elopes with Clemens Ganz a former coachman. Ganz asked for his wife prompting a hasty departure from the Koenig home. Eugenie joins Ganz in St Louis where they wed on February 2 and now reside while he works in a furniture store.

East St. Louis Hls Eugenie Koenig Joseph Koenig Belleville Clemens Ganz Ganz Koenig Eugenie St. Louis

British Workingmen Tour U S to Study Trades

Twelve English workingmen selected by popular vote arrive aboard the Anchor Line steamship Ethiopia to tour the United States and study trades. Lead organizer Nicol Simpson says the delegation will visit Washington Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland East Liverpool Buffalo Ottawa and Montreal to observe wages housing hours unions and conditions of American workers.

New York Ethiopia Nicol Simpson Washington Pittsburg Philiphia Cleveland East Liverpool Buffalo Ottawa Montreal

Was It Edwards Shade

Daisy Edwards and her deceased husband Solomon Edwards conveyed property to Ralph Spaugh in a remarkable Bartholomew County deed recorded by Recorder Hiner. Justice William E. Pancake of Clifford witnessed the acknowledgment, dated August 27 in Indiana.

Columbus Ind Hiner Daisy Edwards Solomon Edwards Ralph Spaugh Justice Pancake Clifford Indiana Bartholomew County William E. Pancake

Florida and Metropolitan Limited Wrecked Near Cheraw

The Seaboard airline Florida and Metropolitan Limited was wrecked Saturday night seven miles south of Cheraw South Carolina due to a sand bank washout. Fireman Rosemond was killed. Engineer Muse was injured in shoulder and leg. Tom Cleary the engineer suffered knee and leg injuries. A postal clerk, unnamed, was slightly bruised.

Columbia 8. C Florida and Metropolitan Limited Seaboard Cheraw Rosemond Muse Tom Cleary

Judge Snow hears depositions in Hartland love suit

Howell Mich August 27 Judge Eugene A Snow has begun depositions in a sensational civil case. Sarah Morrow of Hartland alleges George Voorheis asked her to marry him while she was his housekeeper and seeks $5000 in damages for wounded affections.

Howell, Mich Eugene A. Snow Sarah Morrow Hartland George Voorheis Voorhels Voorheis Miss Morrow

Peach Growers Face Box Shortage in Alto Pass

Peach growers in Alto Pass Illinois report a box famine as demand outstrips box manufacturers. The shortage risks thousands of dollars in losses with thousands of bushels of ripe peaches left unpicked on trees.

Alto Pass Ills

Mrs Rank Dies at 100 in Fort Wayne Area

Mary Rank longtime Fort Wayne resident and Eng ilm immigrant died Sunday night at her home six miles north of the city. Born in 1845 she would have turned 101 next Thursday after living in the area since 1851.

Fort Wayne Ind Mary Rank

Japan protests Hawaii medical inspection in Tokyo report

A Tokyo dispatch to The Times dated Saturday says Japan has lodged a protest in Washington against Hawaii medical inspection. It declares the policy is incompatible with friendly intercourse between Japan and the United States.

Japan London Washington The Times Tokio Hawaii

Fisherman George Pfirman Jr Drowns Near West Quincy

George Pfirman Jr a bookkeeper at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co drowned Sunday while fishing at Crooked Slough near West Quincy. He leaves a wife and two children.

Quincy, Hls George Pfirman, Jr Crooked Slough West Quincy McCormick Harvesting Maching Company

Governor Yates Leaves Chicago for Knight Templar Conclave

Governor Richard Yates and Mrs. Yates departed Chicago for Louisville to attend the Knight Templar triennial conclave. The governor will stay in Louisville until tomorrow.

Chicago Richard Yates

Kill in Greeneville Prison Cell Sparks Knife Fight

In Greeneville Tennessee on August 27 James Ross and Walter Pierce two Black men were jailed after minor offenses. They shared a cell and fought with knives resulting in Pierce's death. Ross remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Greeneville Tenn James Ross Walter Pierce Ross Pierce

General Robert Williams Dies in New Jersey Hotel

New York reports General Robert Williams died Saturday night at the Hotel Netherwood near Plainfield New Jersey from apoplexy. He was 75 years old and had married the widow of the late Stephen A Douglas.

New York Robert Williams

World Wide Reputation for Chamberlain's Remedy

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised for universal cures. It never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Resting getaway at Clear Lake Iowa tourism pitch

A brief notice invites readers to visit Clear Lake Iowa for rest with opportunities for fishing sailing and bathing. It highlights low tourist rates via the Iowa Central Railway and suggests asking ticket agents for particulars and a booklet.

Clerk Clear Lake Iowa Iowa Central Railway

Big Tract Claim Renewed in Muskegon Ward

In Muskegon Michigan on August 27 the land dispute in the Seventh ward flared again as Judge James B Bradwell of Chicago pursues a 60 year old government deed. Attorney M A Boynton says several claimants have agreed to $50 per lot, including Muskegon Traction and Lighting Co United States Baking Co ex Mayor A Temple and Erwin Temple with frontage on Muskegon Lake over 900 feet.

Muskegon, Mich Seventh Ward James B. Bradwell Chicago M. A. Boynton Bradwell Muskegon Traction and Lighting Company United States Baking Company A. ¥. Temple Erwin &Temple Muskegon Lake

Resignation of B and O Engineer Takes Chicago Post

Baltimore reports J F Cassell an Illvision engineer with over twenty years at the Baltimore and Ohio resigns to become chief engineer for the Elgin Joliet and Eastern and Chicago Lake Shore and Eastern railroads with Chicago headquarters. He leaves B and O service September 1.

Baltimore J. F. Cassell Illvision Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Chicago, Lake Shore and Eastern Chicago Baltimore and Ohio

Sapulpa White Warning Leads to Black Departure

In Sapulpa I T on August 27 additional notices warned Black residents to leave town. By yesterday most Blacks without jobs or property were gone while United States District Attorney Soper signaled prosecutions of whites who offended.

Sapulpa I. T United States Soper

Cleveland Tax Authority Rules Lake Front Riparian Rights Taxable

The city annual board of equalization adopted a resolution declaring riparian rights of lake front property owners taxable.

Cleveland City Annual Board of Equalization

Russia’s spring yields large cereal harvest this year

Washington reports Russia experienced a notable spring which boosted its cereal output to the largest harvest in many years. This unusual agricultural growth stands out in current global crop expectations.

Washington Russia

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim Promises Refund

An advertisement asserts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed cure with a money back refund if not satisfied after one bottle. price listed as 50c.

Smith

Immensely Popular Summer Resort at Clear Lake

Clear Lake grows as a northwest summer resort reached by the Iowa Central Railway. The area attracts more visitors each year with special low party rates. Ticket agents offer full particulars and a booklet on request.

Clear Lake Northwest Iowa Central Railway

Weds the Girl Who Shot in a Murcer Romance sequel

William J. Bessette and Misa Jessie Jones wed last week in Lapeer Michigan Rev C W Stephenson officiated The 17 year old Jones shot George Brooks after he jilted her to marry Like Slater Brooks was wounded by three bullets Jones did not express regret and no charges were filed The wedding also united Brooks and Miss Slater by the same minister

Murcer Lapeer Mich William J. Bessette Misa Jessie Jones C. W. Stephenson Miss Jones George Brooks Ressete Rev. Stephenson Slater

Governor mobilizes bloodhounds for deserting suspect

In Alabama, a telegram to the governor reports that Bob Brown, a Black man accused of killing J. McLeod near Batesville, is cornered in a swamp near Eufaula. Four bleed hounds under Warden Thrasher were redirected from Wetumpka to Eufaula as community tensions rise and all indications point to possible lynching if captured.

Montgomery Ala Bob Brown J. ©. McLeod Batesville Eufaula Wetumpa Thrasher

Baseball scores from National and American Leagues

Chicago dispatch lists yesterday’s results across leagues. National League games: Philadelphia defeated New York 8 to 1, Pittsburg beat St Louis 4 to 2, Brooklyn triumphed over Boston 2 to 0, Chicago edged Cincinnati 4 to 3. American League results include Boston over Detroit 6 to 3, Washington over Cleveland 1 to 0, Philadelphia over Chicago 11 to 4, Baltimore over Milwaukee 3 to 5. Western Association reports Grand Rapids over Dayton 2 to 1, Toledo over Fort Wayne 5 to 0, Matthews over Columbus 5 to 3.

Peoria Chicago Belleville Urbana Ills Shelbyville Bedford Columbus Columbia City Fort Wayne Franklin Greencastle Greenfield Jeffersonville Knightstown Lafayette Evansville Madison Marion Indianapolis Richmond Logansport Terre Haute Wabash Washington Ind Des Moines Cedar Rapids Manchester Decatur Morris Woodstock Springfield Evanston Rock Island Galesburg Mattoon Olney, Ills Racine, Wis Detroit Kalamazoo, Mich Philadelphia New York Pittsburg St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Cleveland Washington S Baltimore Milwaukee Western Association Grand Rapids Dayton Toledo Marioni Matthews

Oldest Harrison planted apple trees bear fruit in Indiana

Corydon Indiana August 27 Likely the oldest bearing apple trees in the state were planted by General Harrison while territorial governor. On his Blue River farm seven miles west of Corydon he directed and did much of the work. An orchard of Romanite trees remains well preserved. This season the crop is especially large with trees still bearing annually.

Corydon Ind Harrison Indiana Blue River Tle

Drowning of Duluth Clerk While Swimming From Steamer

Louis F A Rogers a clerk for Marshall Wells Hardware drowned in the St Louis river after attempting to swim ashore from a steamer. He and a companion debated swimming ability and Rogers swam about 100 yards before sinking.

Duluth Minn Louis FA. Rogers Marshall-Wells Hardware Company St. Louis Rogers

Dover swimmer Holbein nearly drowns after long Dover-Calais attempt

Dover England Aug 27 Holbein who began from Cape Grisnez on the anniversary of Captain Webb's swim aimed to reach Dover but collapsed after twelve hours and forty six minutes in the sea. He narrowly escaped drowning and says he will attempt the feat again next year.

Dover England Holbein Captain Webb Calais Cape Grisnez Ile

Various Society And World Notices From The Region

Henry L Wikson continues as United States minister to Chile not retiring. Tiptonville Tennessee suffers near total fire destruction. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller engagement to John D Rockefeller Jr announced. Bank of New Metamoras Washington County Ohio closes but debts payable. Secretary Hay returns to Newberry New Hampshire. Mrs Tillie Smith Chicago dies after drinking carbolic acid. Max Withofen Chicago man deserts wife after five weeks married. Fire at Heminie Pennsylvania ocean mine. Dan Goughlin of Clan na Gael dies abroad while fugitive. Sultan pays 260000 for recent trouble with France. Wilford L Wilson Deacon Wilson dies in St Paul aged 86. Three masted schooner stolen from Sharpstown Maryland docks. Commissioner Rockhill delays departure from Peking to close negotiations. Torpedo boat Wilkes to be launched Morris Heights Sept 28. Hotel Colenso shoe shining parlors run by Dave Keltner.

Henry L. Wikson United States Chile Tiptonville Tenn Lake County Aldrich Abby John LD. Rockefeller, Jr Bank of Tillie Smith Chicago Max Withofen Ocean Heminie Dan Goughlin Clan-na-Gael Cronin Jury France Wilford L. Wilson Deacon Wilson St. Paul Sharpstown Rockhill Peking Wilkes Gas Engine and Power Company Morris Heights

Clear Lake Resort Ad Promises Low Rates For Tourists

Continuous promotion of Clear Lake Iowa as a charming summer resort reached by the Iowa Central Route. Highlights include fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single travelers or groups of five or more. Inquiries via ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Clear Lake Iowa Geo. S. Batty G.p.&t.a Marshalltown Lowa

Father Nugent Lecture Series Opens September 8

The lecture course begins Monday evening September 8 with Father Nugent presenting "A Life Size Portrait of God" as part of the series.

Father Nugent God

Sugar Beets on Kankakee Acreage Hit High Yield

Sugar beets on 10 000 reclaimed acres near Kankakee are estimated at 80 000 tons. Financing delays halt a Shelby area factory project, sending beet shipments to Benton Harbor Michigan. Random beets tested show 14 percent sugar and 85 percent purity and more fields nearby promise strong yields.

Kankakee Tis The Lake Agricultural Company W. B. Shelby Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company Wankakee Chicago Shelby Benton Harbor Mich Michigan

Remains of a cripple mistaken shipment stirred dispute

In Evansville Indiana authorities mistook caskets sending the crippled man’s body from a St. Louis hospital. Mrs. George Williams Schmitt refuses to pay shipping, St. Louis offers no payment, the undertaker demands guaranteed pay, and Evansville plans possible U S court action if the body is not returned.

Evansville Ind George Williams Schmitt St. Louis United States

Mob burns grocery and dwelling near Birmingham

In Thomp son Springs eight miles from Birmingham a small store and home owned by Miles Brooks a Black man were set ablaze by a mob early Sunday. The rioters also fired into the building but Brooks escaped. He is said to have written an improper letter to Mrs. CutchHff a white patron of the store.

Birmingham Ala Thompson's Springs Miles Brooks Brooks

Des Moines Hosts Annual Anti-Saloon League Meeting

Des Moines Iowa August 27 The annual meeting of the Iowa Anti Saloon League began at Plymouth Congregational Church with many leading temperance workers expected. L L Coffin of Fort Dodge president delivered the keynote address last night.

Des Moines Lowa ‘Anti-Saloon League Plymouth Congregational Coffin Fort Dodge

Minstrel Colonel J N Haverly Seriously Ill in Salt Lake City

Col J N Haverly famed in minstrelsy is critically ill at St Mark's hospital in Salt Lake City due to heart trouble. His wife has been notified and is on the way to New York.

Salt Lake City J. Nf. Haverly St. Mark’s Hospital New York

Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Aug 26

Market data from Chicago and East Buffalo shows hog receipts about 1,000 with prices ranging to heavy packing and mixed lots 6.05 to 6.45. Cattle receipts around 24,000 with steers bulls and calves quoted from 2.20 to 6.00, veal calves 4.50 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs receipts near 20,000 with western lambs 3.40 to 5.25 and natives 2.65 to 4.00. East Buffalo offers similar ranges for shipping and stocker cattle and hogs.

Chicago Texas East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y

Night of Terror Emboldens Mrs Dodd Adrift At Sea

Life savers found Mrs Silas Dodd unconscious in a small dory after the Eliza Scribner struck a sunken wreck off Fire Island. She had been exposed to a brutal night at sea, hair turned gray, and was taken to Sandy Hook for care while doctors fear lasting effects. Her husband, captain Silas Dodd, remained aboard the stricken schooner as rescuers battled the rolling sea through the night.

New York Elien Scribner Fire Island Silas Dodd Sandy Hesk Station Eliza Scribner Boston Savannah Leeward Mra. Dodd Captain Wild Captain Dodd

Russian policy curbs German immigration amid tariff dispute

In St. Petersburg August 27 officials signal steps to limit German migrants into Russian Poland as anti German sentiment rises. Warsaw hosts about 600 000 foreigners, with Germans controlling many industrials, raising concerns over a Russo German war and economic tensions from Germanys tariff bill.

St. Petersburg Russia Russian Poland Warsaw Williams Germany

Circus Riot Ends in Shooting Death of Suspect

Correctionville Iowa August 27 Hlury Cave a popular local athlete shot and killed Joe Sullivan during a riot by about 200 circus workers who wrongly accused him of offensive conduct toward women. The mob continued its violence for hours and misidentified and assaulted another man before the error was found.

Correctionville Hlurvey Cave Joe Sullivan Cave

Hinshaw Paroled to Visit Ill Parents in Indiana

William K. E. Hinshaw, serving a life sentence for his wife’s murder at Belleville, was released on a ten day parole by Governor Durbin to visit his ailing parents near Winchester. Hinshaw, a preacher, has long professed innocence. In Kennedy Texas Felix Marin ez, 2 Mexicans, was killed by a mob with no clear motive.

Michigan City Ind William KE. Hinshaw Belleville Durbin Winchester Hinshaw

Vacations In Cool Clea Lake Iowa Hotels And Amusements

Visitors can enjoy cool climate at Clea Lake Iowa with good hotels and amusements. The Iowa Central Route advertises very low round trip rates. Inquiries for particulars or a travel booklet may be made at ticket offices or by contacting Geo. S S and Barty G P T A Warshailtown Iowa.

Clea Lake Lowa Iowa

Kempble's Flowers Delivers Direct Orders

Local florist EMBLE FLOWER Co. of lowa advertises direct ordering and express service for flower delivery.

Kempble Emble Flower Co

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