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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

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Magersfontein Battle Report Tells of Heavy British Losses

London dispatches describe General Methuen's forces fighting near Modder river with heavy casualties. British troops reached within 200 yards of Boer trenches before exchange of fire, sustaining devastating losses on Magersfontein Day.

Rifles South Africa London Methuen Modder River Magersfontein Julian Ralph Daily Mail Guards Gordon Highlanders Marquis of Winchester Goldstream Guards Downham Black Watch Boer Rifles Highland Brigade

Senate Sessions Briefly Touch Routine Business

Washington December 14 Yesterday's senate session lasted only a few minutes. Members transacted routine business and adjourned with no major actions or discussions reported.

Washington Senate

Church Members Shocked by Royal Oak Ministerial Bout

The Rev J. J. Axtell of Royal Oak faces a possible church inquiry after a five round boxing match with local saloonkeeper Gus Condero. Axtell declines a Warren call amid church dissent. Condero claims the bout resulted from Axtell’s boast with R. J. Kenny involved.

Detriot J. J. Axtell Royal Oak Warren Axtell Gus Condero R. J. Kenny

Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and other cities

Chicago and other markets report commodities and livestock prices. Wheat and corn futures, oats, lard and short ribs quotes. butter eggs poultry and produce prices. live stock receipts and bids for hogs cattle sheep. ranges for Christmas beef, steers, veal, and regional market notes.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Siswatsaa Ieoe mi bOe Apy Kis Vapverc-Sxvaass Dporbimnuel Sci Dsvetek Uecaee Icccsenu Illinois Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Dramatic Court Scene Over Bribe Solicitation In Railway Case

In Chicago on December 14 Judge Garver heard claims that juror James McGrath solicited a bribe to influence a verdict in the Cielea Sorenson v Chicago City Railway case. The alleged meeting with William White prompted further disclosures to attorneys and court officials. The trial proceeded under special instructions while McGrath faced police action and warrants for a separate butterine fraud case was denied by Justice Underwood.

Chicago Garver Samuel S. Page James McGrath Cielea Sorenson Chicago City Railway Company William White State Street Masterson & Hart Sorenson White McGrath Mason B. Starling City Railway Company William J. Tynes Sioux City Sioux City and Northern Railway Federal Howard S. Baker William Stewart Tod Robert Tod New York J. Kennedy Tod & Co Sioux City and Western Tods Great Northern

Juror Accused of Soliciting Bribe in Chicago City Railway Case

Judge Garver hears Sorenson vs Chicago City Railway as counsel reveals a juror James McGrath allegedly sought bribe money from company officials. McGrath admits knowledge of a December collision but denies soliciting any payment, while the courtroom reacts to the accusation.

Knight seeks mandamus to force Illinois Justice action

In Springfield on December 14 the Illinois Supreme Court refused to issue a writ of mandamus sought by Charles Y. Knight of Chicago. He petitioned to compel a justice to perform a specified duty in a battery case.

Supreme Court Springfield Charles Y. Knight Chicago

Star Witness Breaks Down in Sanderson Murder Trial

In Marshall Michigan Marie Butterfield Sanderson, charged with feeding her husband ground glass, collapsed again while testifying as star witness. She claimed he ingested glass for two weeks with porridge, saying the phrase the old fool is getting fat on it. The defense exposed age inconsistencies and past marriages, while neighbors observed the glass kept atop the stove. Separate Des Moines report notes Mount Ayr merchant C. O. Ingram bankruptcy and a creditors meeting January 10 to contest preferential transfers.

Des Moines Dee C. O. Ingram Mount Ayr Ingram

Jury Unsecured in Lassonen Kallio Murder Case

In Marquette on December 14, the trial for Jacob Lassonen and Christ Kallio over James Cashen’s Ishpeming murder failed to secure a jury after examining fifty three jurors. the panel was exhausted and the court adjourned.

Marquette, Mich Jacob Lassonen Christ Kallio James Cashen Ishpeming

Aguinaldo pursued after Pilar’s death and retreat

Major March with 125 men heads toward Bon toe as Aguinaldo’s escort of about 50 is tracked. In Cervantes the pursuit follows a brutal mountain clash where General Gregorio del Pilar is killed urging resistance. Captains Jenkinson Cunningham and others with 125 men press the chase through the Vilad mountains.

Manila Cervantes Associated Press March Aguinaldo Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya Cercantes Vilad Mountains Gregorio del Pilar Dugaqui Seprrotes Miele Concepcion Cayan Lepanto

Mabini Captured Near Rosales by MacArthur Forces

Mabini, once secretary of state in the Filipino government and Aguinaldo’s top adviser, has been captured near Rosales by General MacArthur. He is to be brought to Manila as ex treme anti American factions in Cagayan province surrender to U S forces. The report details further encounters and shipboard actions in Luzon and related rail and local incidents.

Mabini Aguinaldo MacArthur Rosales Manila Tirona Cagayan Aparri McCalla United States Newark Thin Otis General Tirona Arta Howe General Tinto Bruce Nevada Badwards Yorktown la Paz Ting Penn Thirty-third Infantry Washington Luzon Admiral Watson Cavite Burwell Wheeling Kaiser Lalong Young

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