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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
1
Twenty women in Eldorado Kansas gathered to avenge Mrs. Olin Castle’s death proposing to string up Jessie Morrison. The meeting at Mrs. Svenson’s house drew Mrs. Castle’s mother and jurors were condemned for not finding Morrison guilty.
In Brown's Park Routt County Colorado a wave of murders and attempted killings has spurred fear and exile. Rancher Matthew Rash was killed in July and Dart was shot in October. Proscribed residents warned to flee under threat of death. Some families have left while others consider vigilante action.
Chief Edward Schumacher says Mayor Higgins and City Attorney Heck urged a police and fire commission inquiry into a claim he took money to protect a dubious resort. He has decided to stand trial and fight the charges.
Baraboo Wis December 18 Stella Adams attempted death by self harm gashing her wrist with a knife intending to sever the artery She will recover
In Stevens Point Wisconsin on December 18 a report describes a remarkable instance of temporary insanity influencing actions by Mrs Fred Doll of Marshfield who allegedly walked miles without food or sleep and robbed a church as part of the incident.
Cumberland county authorities pursue Luke L D Thompson of Parkersburg as part of a wider land fraud ring in southern and central Illinois. The scheme allegedly used a Vincennes notary to move mortgaged Neoga land to Morris in Olney then sold to Jacob Steger for cash while issuing a quitclaim deed. Steger seeks restitution after Thompson’s arrest on false title charges.
The Zschistsehe & Sons tanners plant in Sheboygan Wis was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The cause is unknown. Loss about 180000 fully insured. High winds also scorched the Mattoon Manufacturing furniture plant adjoining with several thousand dollars in damage. The tanner plant was one of the largest in the state occupying a full block.
George A. Seeley of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Illinois declares that the Springfield grand lodge action to separate sessions is unconstitutional. The Mattoon grand encampment meeting in May 1901 is canceled. both bodies will convene jointly in Springfield on the second Tuesday of 1901. Seeley says the measure lacked a required two thirds vote.
Chicago hogs and cattle see wide price ranges with heavy packing and Christmas beeves. East Buffalo and St Louis show steady to higher cattle and hog quotes, with sheep, lambs, and veal notes. Grain quotes cover wheat corn and oats with various futures and cash values across multiple markets.
Senate session notes Hay Pauncefote treaty debate with Money and Mason opposing. Mason argues amendment to defend canal rights. Money calls U S sovereignty broad. Hay likely to quit cabinet amid framing of an amended treaty and anti British implications.
A mob of about 100 men from Rockport hanged Jobo Rolla, one of three accused in Nolie Simons murder, in the Booneville jail yard at 6:30 p.m. Sheriff’s deputy couldn't stop them as wall and cell were battered open. Citizens largely sympathetic, Judge Swan failed to curb the violence.
President Scott of Union Ironworks San Francisco visited the White House December 18 and secured assurance that he will travel to San Francisco next May to witness the launching of the battleship Ohio.
The Supreme Court opened arguments on two insular cases arising from the Spanish American War. John Goetze challenges duties on Porto Rico tobacco claiming US territory status and constitution applicability. Moennel Pepke contests seizure of diamond rings claiming Luzon was US territory when acquired.
Harrisville Michigan December 18 The editor H M Long of the Alcona County Reho sleeping above the bank woke to a noise. Two strangers entered with revolvers, bound him, drilled a safe hole then abandoned it. They took a few dollars and jewelry then fled in Sheriff Edwards’ horse and buggy.
General Kitchener confirms dispatches that seven hundred Boers crossed from Orange River Colony into Cape Colony near Aliwal North and reached Kaapdal. He notes the capture of a detachment of Prahant's Horse near Zastron and 107 prisoners taken on December 18.
The Indiana Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry finished its annual meeting in Terre Haute with resolutions urging fewer schools to ensure every child can attend a township high school. It backs discharge of truant officers to township trustees and calls for repeal of the enumeration law while opposing a Roby race track.
In a six round clash at the Venn Art Athletic club Gus Ruhlin and Peter Maher battled fiercely. No decision was allowed under local boxing rules, leaving the outcome to spectators. most agreed Ruhlin won the bout.
Governor Mount received word that a 600 strong mob from Rockport planned to lynch Joe Rolla and another Black man tied to Hollie Simons murder. He ordered armed company FE from Evansville and a special train, while state officials advised and prepared to deploy troops to prevent a race war. Guards patrolled Rockport as tensions rose and both sides prepared for possible violence.
Bessemer Michigan December 18 the board of health denies that a smallpox case was found at the Northwestern hotel A man sickened there was diagnosed as smallpox by the attending physician but the diagnosis was later found incorrect The board states no case of smallpox exists at the hotel
Racine Wisconsin announces former assemblyman John C Wagner and ex sergeant at arms Charles M Hambright as candidates for the upcoming legislature. Copper in paying quantities has been found two miles north of Sound Brook New Jersey.
In Kalamazoo on December 18 officials of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw railroad protest a Cooley appraisal raising taxes by more than 5000 dollars. They urge taxation on gross earnings as fairer than current rates, noting a 24 percent gross tax equaling 8 percent net due to maintenance costs. Also noted is a Wisconsin report on teacher institute roll call and London editor changes, plus a Cleveland plant fire risk at Brown Hoisting and reving Machine company.
In Grand Island Nebraska Dee 18 T M Hansen aged 24 was found dead in a neighbor’s yard from suicide by strychnine. A note on his person blamed false love and his first love, urging others to be better off. Sioux City Iowa reports a scene where a man nicknamed Jack the Hugger frightened women in a residence district, grabbing one passerby and chasing her after she dropped packages.
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