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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
1
Senator Morgan spoke in executive session about the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and the Nicaraguan canal. He urged action on the treaty as a condition for canal legislation but warned fortified defenses could provoke Britain, risking possible war, while opposing fortification.
The War Department sent reports on major river and harbor projects including connecting the Mississippi with Lake Michigan via the Illinois river and Chicago sanitary canal, and improving the St. Marys river link from Superior to Huron. Estimated eight foot waterways total about 14.33 million dollars via Sag route. six- and sixty-four mile channels and locks as noted. House and Senate briefings covered the Hay Pauncefote treaty and army reorganization. executive sessions dominated. ship subsidy bill not acted on.
Massachusetts framed the vote as a straight party choice with a strict party line. The measure was amended to prohibit the sale of intoxicants at military posts.
In Chicago two ministers plan to preach in known dives as part of a crusade against vice. Rev. Dr. B. P. Goodwin of First Congregational will preach at one venue next Sunday evening, with Rev. Dr. D. F. Fox of California Avenue Congregational likely at the other. The plan emerged from a Union Congregational mass meeting.
Senator Titus defends the Titus amendment for biennial Iowa elections claiming the law remains valid despite entry issues in the house journal. He cites case law on disregarding minor errors and plans to seek a Supreme Court ruling with support from Attorney Generals Remely and Muller. In Wisconsin, a worker near Clear Lake suffers severe injuries when a portable saw shatters, resulting in the amputation of a left arm and removal of a right knee cap.
Beloit Wisconsin telegram reports Fank Wood, once a Beloit resident, sold his Victor Colorado gold mine for 20 million dollars. He left Beloit with his brother Harry and father, after marrying Alice Munger, daughter of blacksmith C W Munger, and together they had less than 50 dollars.
Racine Wisconsin December 7 John D Simmons of Cooper Simmons Nelson Walker announces candidacy for judge of the first judicial circuit covering Racine Kenosha and Walworth counties There are three candidates including Judge Belden Judge Frank M Fish and Simmons contest expected to shape the race
Twelve boys lined up at Felix Machut’s bedside and gave skin from their left arms for grafts. Surgeons cut two to four inches from each arm and placed it on Machut’s thigh where a large raw area existed. Each donor received eight dollars per inch of skin.
Four men arrested at Necedah and brought to Columbia county jail by Sheriff Hunt of Adams county. They gave names Thomas Ellis Richard Eagan Charles Johnson and Frank Strong believed fictitious. Officers found giant powder fuses skeleton keys and other burglars tools. The post office and store were entered but the safe was not opened. They await trial in Adams county which lacks a jail.
Saginaw Mich Dec 5 Judge Snow denies the attorney general s mandamus to compel the National Salt company to file articles or memoranda of association in Michigan The court says the legislature has not required outside corporations to file to do business here It hints at a future law making such filings compulsory The attorney general argued for the state Benton Hanchett appeared for the defendant company Married While Dying Cincinnati Dec 5 Jennie Williamson 18 stage name Ruby Jerome and John Burke a New York actor wed at noon as she lay dying They were to marry next week Burke came from Indianapolis after a telegram says she was dying
Madison December 5 a proposed appropriation of 150000 will be asked of the next legislature for a large substantial building for the university school of agriculture. Plans are being prepared by architect Jemulnge and will be submitted for approval.
London December 7. In a heated session the Queen's speech was read and Liberal leaders pressed for a clear policy to end the war. Lord Rosebery led sharp attacks on the government over war conduct and China. Dispatches report De La Rey and De Wet raids near Buffelspoort and troop arrivals at Worcester with 1500 Canadians and Australians.
Members heard the sessional orders read as James Lowther’s motion to bar peer interference in elections failed 26 to 68. Prime Minister Balfour outlined the government's plan while Campbell-Bannerman urged policy transparency and a humane settlement in South Africa amid farm burnings and harsh measures.
Transvaal leader Paul Kruger lands in The Hague to a massive welcome by officials and crowds. He tours landmarks, delivers replies defending the Transvaal, and addresses cheers from flag decorated stations before resting at Hotel des Indes.
A Racine man, Frank Even Olson, who died of yellow fever in Havana while serving in the navy, is to be disinterred from Arlington National Cemetery and forwarded to Racine at once as word arrives from Washington.
Mrs. Mary Moore sues Dr. Arthur R. Reynolds and Dr. Charles Bartley for 50000 alleging mismanagement at the isolation hospital led to a malignant smallpox infection and lasting injuries. The five and a half year case, tied to political influence, sits on Judge Tuley’s docket with Associate Judge Nowlin to hear next week.
Cleveland Dec 7 The Tron Trade Review notes steady buying in all finished lines and quiet markets for pig iron amid uncertain ore prices next year. Steel billet demand remains strong due to heavy export orders, while general exports dip with European market declines. Rail traffic shows activity with 80,000 tons by Vande rbilt lines and solid mill demand, with prices firm and possible plate price advances discussed. Structural mills continue booking spring work as freight rates shift.
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