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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
1
Supreme Court voids ward five vote in Denver election
A Supreme Court decision nullifies the vote in ward five and a precinct in ward seven. Republicans say the ruling could tilt the legislature and aid Peabody’s election. In New York nine die as the steamer Il en Island burns after running aground near Captain's Island.
Acquittal Denied in Nan Patterson Trial
Judge refuses to free Nan Patterson as trial resumes with prosecution near completion. Defense hints at calling Patterson to testify and reveal her side of the story aided by letters from Cesar Young and recalled testimony about J Morgan Smith. Court denies motions and adjourns to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Patterson
New York
Miss Patterson
Bustriet
Tind
Miss Alettersen
Young
Sid
John Mellin
Levy
Nant Patterson
J. Morgan Smith
Joseph Hewitt
Smith
Uncer
Lawson and Greene Meet in Boston Disagree
Colonel William C. Greene of New York and Thomas W. Lawson of Boston met at the Hotel Toucanine and after seven hours of talks returned to New York. Both men issued statements and the meeting ended without conflict, though mutual fear of “gun pits” at the hotel was noted by a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William C. Greene
New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Toucaine
Lawson
Col. Greene
Greene
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Uandsy
Law Son
Toom
Cruelty Alleged Aboard Oyster Boat Joseph B Smith
William Robinson a 20 year old Black man from Augusta Ga alleges he was shanghaied from Baltimore to the schooner Joseph B Smith under Captain Samuel Thornton. He claims ten weeks of forced labor in Chesapeake Bay ending with $6.55 and the cook’s death by suicide. He sought help at a police station but was told the vessel was Virginia registered and no action could be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William Robinson
Augusta
Gia
Baltimore
Robinson
Joseph B. Smith
Samuel Thornton
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Cook
Virginia
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi and career overview
JR Vardaman, noted for his attacks on the U S president, is a lawyer and editor and a leading Mississippi speaker. Elected governor in 1903, one of his early acts aimed to avert a lynching of a Black man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JR. Vardaman
Mississippi
Buried ex President Kruger Honored by Britons and Boers
Pretoria December 17. A large crowd attended the religious service before ex President Kruger's burial. Ministers praise his life and loyalty as Britons and Boers mingle. A twenty one gun salute and a ceremonial procession followed, with readings urging Boer unity under the new flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Transvaal
Kroyer
Cassatt Seeks Inter state Commerce Change at White House
Railroad president Cassatt met President Roosevelt before a cabinet session to discuss proposed interstate commerce law changes and government regulation of railroad rates. He later spoke with Senate committee chair Ebkines on the same topic, while declining further comment. The session touched on court oversight for rate disputes between states and audit of proposed legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Dee
A. J. Cassate
Pensyivnante Railroad Company
White House
Roosevelt
Cassatt
Hey
Cas Batt
Caussatt
Capitol
Ebkines
Chaitin
Inter State Commerce
Interstate Commerce
River textile unions refer strike issue to founding bodies
Fall River leaders of all River textile unions decide to refer the strike continuation question to the founders of diverse organizations. They say the move tests workers sentiment amid manufacturer warnings that employees would vote to return if given a chance. Yorktown No Y Paler House closure precedes planned burn to clear space for New York water system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
All River
Yorktown
Palmer House
New York
Croton Dam
Home Made Cakes and Bakes with Royal Baking Powder
Home made desserts and breads crowned by Royal Baking Powder. Freshness cleanliness and economy are promoted for cakes biscuits muffins puddings and cookies. The ad touts Royal as the housewife’s greatest bake day aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Train Engine Unmanageable. Two Die in Cab Jump
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on December 17 George Rosine fireman and Walter Mohr brakeman leaped from a runaway Wisconsin Central train cab. Rosine died instantly and Mohr fatally injured while Engineer Boquette kept the throttle and stopped the locomotive. In another note John J Ingalls statue reception set for January 21 in Washington. In Indiana Jesse Swank a North Manchester high school student who shot Miss Bonnie Alber then killed himself died from his injuries. Alber remains improved and likely to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Wisconsin Central
George
Rosine
Walter Mohr
Mohr
Boquette
Walush
Ind
Dee
Jesse Swank
North Manchester
Bonnie Alber
Alber
Chicago Markets Report Mixed Opening in 1904 and 1906
Opening results show cattle hogs and sheep activity with official receipts and left overs. Prices range with light hogs at 4.25 to 4.55 and heavy shipping hogs at around 4.35 to 4.60, cattle steady and sheep dull. Early outlook mentions steady to weaker prospects with market conditions shifting as cars and receipts vary.
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Colorado Supreme Court de
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Glen Island
Evening Journal
Denver
the Supreme Court Today
Peabody
Burns
Ilen Island
New Slaven
Captain's Island
Long Island
Cesar Young
Nan May Goon
E of Cinear
Topeka
Kans
W. E. Jordan
Birmingham
Ala
Hinton
W. Va
California
Austria
Copenhagen
Governor Vardaman
Uom Paul
England
Miorndnas
Tratus Vail
Orange Pree
Wilhelmina
Holland
Merrikander
Cape Cal Hoy
One River
Natal
Louis Botha
Schalkburg
Christian de Wet
Botha
Kruger
Chermeral Botha
South Africa
Klis
Toer
Richart Solomon
MQ Suloute
Cwenty
Chifemito
Diplices
Mack
Imme
Richard Promos
Oulton Avenue
Ding Miers
Donovan
Shannon Copper Company
Falked
Bmihdmna
Washington
Smoot
Annie Elliott
Price
Utah
den Nury
Temple
Knott
Bigler
Eliott
Renator Overman
Ouwermum
Senator Foraker
Endowment House
Taylor
Messrs. S. P
David Gordon
K. G. McFarland
Columbus Junction
Crawfordsville
T. W. Ripkey
Johnson's
Royal Baking Powder CO
John J. Ingalls
House
Curtis
Kansas
State of
Statuary Hall
Chicago
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Ewer
Stuart & Son
N. W
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