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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
1
The Boers surrender and withdraw from the field leaving guns and ammunition in British hands. Allied forces press advance as Dutch forces bow out amid dwindling resistance and reports of war fatigue.
Heavy fighting at Machadodorp ends in a Boer defeat with significant losses and abandoned arms to British. The piece also records broad market notes from Di Ago and East Buffalo with livestock and grain quotations, plus a humorous neighborhood quip.
In Gilman Illinois a mob aided by constables and deputies attacked to arrest Dr Charlotte Wright who ran a lying in hospital. Two men died and Deputy Mike Ryan was fatally wounded while Myers and Willoughby Hawer were mortally wounded. Mrs Wright was moved to safety as the mob fired and burned the house and outbuildings.
In Racine Wisconsin two evangelists from a group claiming Dowie’s Church of God were met with near mob action after a street corner sermon denouncing Catholics and warning Protestant churches. Police intervened and the pair fled to Milwaukee by train.
Chicago hosts the thirty fourth Grand Army encampment parade with 35 000 veterans marching from Randolph and Michigan avenues to Jackson street under navy and army arches The Wisconsin unit leads the line and notable figures include Mayor Harrison and numerous ladies organization presidents A naval parade on Lake Michigan was cut short by wind but sailors still fired the rapidfire guns The day ends with reunions across the city including Iron Brigade banquet and ex prisoners of war gathering
Chicago aug 28 William J Bry an follows President McKinley in declining to attend the national G A R encampment. He cites the President's absence as making the reunion seem partisan and sends a telegram to Executive Director Harper. The local committee replies appreciating his sentiment but regrets not entertaining him.
The thirty fourth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment opened in Chicago's Coliseum and drew about 45 000 veterans and 300 000 excursionists with expectations of 50 000 more. The opening day featured naval veterans with flag ceremony and a ceremonial right of line for Civil War sailors.
A gust on State street scatters $400 in ten to fifty dollar bills from a straw hat worn by Mrs. John Phillips. Passengers scramble for the money until Lon Rice of Oakwood Boulevard recovers most of it. Mrs. Phillips had spent some of the cash earlier and cannot say how much remains missing. Also included are baseball scores from Monday and a rescue by Nellie Bullock, 13, who saved her younger sister from a wolf at their Evansville home with a throat grip that made the animal retreat.
Trempleau Wisconsin August 28 Mayor Hl Woberton confronted a burglar leaving his home at 2 AM and held him until police arrived. The suspect Joseph Trent admitted breaking into Thomas Bolen’s residence and was jailed. Yaqui Indians Seek Peace in Sonora. Des Moines Fair Opens with 3000+ Attendees and Trots, Races, and Fireworks. Bloomington Camp Meeting Rain Dampens Canvas at Midway Park with Seven District Services Held.
Omaha reports Miss Zeiliski 18 killed by a shot fired by 18 year old John Schroll while pruning in a thicket. he surrendered to the sheriff. Cincinnati notes Paul Webb and Ed Malga die after a train collision near Riverside station following a night of drinking. they were aboard a shanty boat. Monticello describes J H H Stuedter’s dam failure at the roller mill after heavy rains, forcing operation by steam and reconstruction of the dam.
The death of Rev. Royal Pullman, brother of the late George M. Pullman, is reported at age 74. Officials deny the engagement of Queen Wilhelmina to Prince Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg.
News from Nome and Seattle reports mining developments in Alaska with rich pay on Kongrock Harris Quartz and Hungry creeks. Projections note ancient channel finds on Tastings creek eight miles east of Nome and influx of steamers carrying Nome gold, including 2,000,000 treasure aboard the Obio and South Portland with dozens of passengers.
Joliet reports the Romney Light and Power Company machinery in place at Jackson Street, marking a world class power plant. Water was not yet turned in to remove the cofferdam, with generators awaiting the cofferdam’s removal and sanitary district clearance.
A fragment advertises the American School of Osteopathy with offices at Front rooms over the First National Bank near the southwest corner of the square and a contact phone number 244.
Marsh W. Bailey operates from downstairs opposite City Hall in Washington Iowa. He engages in general practice handling state and federal court matters.
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