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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1902

Page

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Venezuelan Tensions Rise Over Puerto Cabello Actions

Washington reports indicate fighting in La Guayra not confirmed while Curacao dispatches claim Venezuelan authorities fortify Puerto Cabello and seize British and German consuls and a coal steamer. Analysts note dangers to Monroe Doctrine and potential arbitration talks with Britain and Germany to resolve claims.

Washington Ths la Guayra London Daily Mail Willemstad Curacoa Puerto Cabello Venezuela Shafreth Colorado Great Britain Germany Crespo Margarita

Monroe Doctrine views from Indiana ex diplomat

Samet Be. Morss, consul general at Paris, gave his take on U S policy in Venezuela and the impact of British and German occupation on the Monroe doctrine. He argued the United States had weakened its Monroe doctrine through Eastern Hemisphere ventures and warned of shifting diplomatic tensions.

Cullom Roose White House England Germany Veresuela United States Indianapolis Morss Paris Cleveland Venezuela

Washington resident touts Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain

H E Looney of 625 Van Buren St describes a back strain from decades ago that led to kidney trouble. He credits Dean’s Kidney Pills from Foster Milling Co with significant relief after doctors and other remedies failed. Drug ads note price and availability at Columbia Pharmacy.

Washington H. E. Looney van Buren St Dean Columbia Anc Oper Daniees Vice Foster- Urn Co. N.Y United

Chicago Hotel Fire Prompts Crackdown on Safety

After the Hotel Lincoln fire that killed fourteen, Chicago's building department orders seven hotels to upgrade fire protection or face a police officer at the entrance and a front door notice. Most hotels pledge rapid improvements within twenty four hours to ensure guest safety.

Chicago Lincoln City Building Department innucmi@ted

Professor's wife missing prompts university search

Lawrence Kansas 1200 state university students join an organized hunt for Mrs Marshall A Barber wife of Professor Barber natural history who vanished from her home Wednesday Insomnia history noted no alarm until nightfall and the campus community continues a widespread search with no clues yet found Mrs Barber married about a year

Lawrence Kan Dee The State University Marshall A. Barber Professor Barber University

Grace church turmoil over disputed commu nion and rectory furniture

In Sidhovean Wisconsin December 12 Grace churches women align with vestry members denied communion by Rev. Edward Frank. St Marys Guild members remove most rectory furniture claiming personal property. Frank orders restraint but a vestryman hoists and takes the piano as his own.

Sidhovean Wis Grace Baresy Edward Frank St. Mary's Guild Frank

Articles of Incorporation for aasee Iowa Minnesota railway

Articles of Incorporation for aasee Iowa the Minnesota railway with principal offices in Chicago and capital stock of 100000 were filed yesterday in Springfield. The line will construct from Momence in Kankakee county through Kanakee Wil Grundy Kendall Kane DeKalb Cele Winnebago Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties to East Dubuque in Jo Daviess county.

Springfield Aasee Iowa Minnesota Railway Chicago Momence Kankakee County Umovah Kankakee Wil Grundy Kendall Kane DeKalb Cele Winnebago Stephenson Jo Daviess East Dubuque Jo Daviess County

Two Burglars Sentenced for Niles Home Burglary

Frank Fleming and Arthur Griffith were arraigned in the circuit court and received twelve year terms at Jackson for burglarizing Mrs. Claypool of Niles and nearly killing her with brickbats. Doctors had feared for her life, but she is now expected to survive.

St. Joseph, Mich Frank Fleming Arthur Griffith

Negroes form colored Republican party in Selma Alabama

Negroes from across Alabama met in Selma to organize a colored Republican party. Resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt for not recognizing the Lily White branch in Alabama. An address urged black voters to appeal to Democrats to be allowed to register next week.

Selma Ala Roosevelt Alabama

Paris Prefect Proposes Liberal Paris Representation at Exposition

The prefect of the Seine has submitted to the municipal council a memorial outlining the advantages of a liberal representation by Paris at the St. Louis exposition. The note signals civic support for a stronger Paris presence in the fair, with potential cultural and economic gains.

Paris Seine St. Louis

Dropped Dead at Work in Howell Michigan

A decorator and paper hanger named Preston, 48, collapsed and died at work four miles from town. Heart disease listed as the cause. He leaves a widow.

Howell Mich Bee Chardner PF Preston Orecon

Darrow Seeks Coal Profit Details at Anthracite Hearing

Miners and operators testified before the anthracite strike commission in Beranton Pennsylvania. Lo N Crawford of People's Coal Company cited average 20 pounds per ton while resisting disclosure of profits from Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Cross examinations touched on wage increases and the burden on workers.

Beranton Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Lo N. Crawford People's Coal Company Oxford Scranton Crawford Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Ite

Promise of Wage Increase In Mine Strike Testimony

Two witnesses for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western discuss prestrike pay, noting a 10 percent wage increase and cash adjustments, but workers claim a 4 cent per car cut. Crossed wages show $4.25 daily for 17 days in November, with mine tonnage history from 2.240 to 3.136 pounds over 25 years.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Patrick O' Boyle

Health as a magnet to women prompts cures for womanly disease

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as solutions for female health issues. It claims health improves beauty, voice, and happiness, and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Elmer D. Sheaper noting recovery from uterine trouble after four bottles plus one, with offer of Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail order.

Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce

Local Mispay Claims Spark Tense Market Stir

In a murky report workers allege coal sales under pen and three to four piles in use. They state the men have not been paid for their labor, prompting protests at the market scene.

Market Atievol

Contributory Negligence Dismisses Passenger Death Suit

Theresa Lerman’s $10,000 damages suit over husband Valentin Lierman’s death after a rope tied to a cow and linked to a train was dismissed by Judge Leathers on contributory negligence grounds. Witness was the engineer as details show rope severed and attached to rider and animal. Washington visitors include F P Dunne and wife on wedding tour.

Indianapolis Theresa Lerman Fie Pour Railroad Company Valentine Lierman Leathers Herman Dudge Leathers

Markets Report from Chicago and Other Cities

Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed grains with December wheat at 3.75 a bushel and corn around 56 to 57 cents. hogs in Chicago trade near 6.00 to 6.20 with widespread weights and receipts about 42,000. East Buffalo lists cattle, hogs, and lambs with steady to lower tones. St Louis shows wheat and corn higher on December and May contracts. Toledo notes dull but higher wheat and corn futures.

Chicago Board of Trade Cavaaree Cheago Dec Swat San Cholee Texas East Dutalo Sweesers Park East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Toledo

Alpena Abduction Case Shocks County Town

A report from Alpena outlines a troubled case involving Charles Goodrich and Miles Moulde, both farmers, accused of abducting a girl aged under 16. The affair began when Goodrich, already divorced, pursued the girl and arranged marriage plans for when she turns sixteen, drawing police attention as the alleged abduction unfolds.

Alpena Mick Fee Zeus Gowirteh Hutton Mowlde Heth Longe Rapids Leon Adrian Chart Adrian Goodrich White Atrl Cgodrich Goodrich and Moulde

Pat Crowe Rumored in Johannesburg in Quiet Return

Chicago reports hotel proprietor Steven A. Crowe says his brother Pat Crowe may surrender to authorities in Johannesburg within weeks under an agreement with Edward Cudahy after the $25,000 reward was withdrawn. Crowe may face accusations tied to the Cudahy child disappearance. The claim follows sensational speculation amid his alleged location.

Chicago Steven A. Crowe Thre Ety Pat Crowe Pos Tively Johannesburg South Africa Biiever Edward Cudahy Cudahy

Quiet Title Sought in Washington County Real Estate Case

In District Court of Washington County Iowa a plaintiff seeks a fee simple title to the described real estate the northwest quarter of section eight township seventy four north range six west with exceptions and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter in same section and others The petition states the plaintiff has held open continuous exclusive possession for more than twenty years and asks foreclosing unknown claimants asserting rights The case warns defendants and unknown claimants to appear before the January term or face judgment by default and requests reform and construction of deeds mortgages and other instruments for relief Attorneys are W L Beocknaert for the plaintiff

District Court of Washington County Iowa J. Kh McOclear Plaintif Ben John Bailey James M. Hatley James Kirkpatrick William A. Weeterset James Grifin Daniel H. Drake Iowa Northern Central Railroad Company David H. Jake Samuel Benson Samuel Henson Samuel F. Benson James H. Trimote Margaret Trimbie Kennett Washington County Wwe Elght District Court of Washington Sae Lowe Plaiouit Sad District Court Court House The Evening Journal

Dry town votes to bar liquor triggers Lake Shore plan

In Collinwood Ohio a dry movement pits railroad interests against saloon advocates. The Lake Shore Railway vows to spend 1 000 000 on new shops if liquor is banned, arguing better work and higher taxes. Balloting showed the town voted dry, despite promises of community benefits from manufacturers and the railroad.

Meveland Lake Shore Railroad Tollinwool Clollwend Thomas Mo AnthSaleon League Shere Lake Shore Collinwoo Aon Collinwood Aquor Clovediland Hare

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