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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
4
Dec 26 forecast notes fair conditions in Iowa for today and tomorrow with a rising thermometer. The entry mentions Washington D C and is sourced from The Evening Journal.
Miguel Antonio and Trinidad Figueroa were arrested in Bakersfield on a Chinese laundry worker Lee Gar murder in Needles last Sunday. Detectives found Gar's brutalized body with a razor still present, and a severed head in a woman’s trunk. The suspects, a Mexican woman and her Cuban ally, were brought to San Bernardino for investigation amid fears of further violence.
The striking press feeders dissolved the Franklin union No 4, an action that makes the former corporation liable to sue or be sued. Judge Holdom fined the union $1,500, with damage suits pending for many times that amount due to a severe Chicago strike. The employers could have seized $40,000 in the treasury if they won a judgment.
Mrs. E R Hoar wife of Senator Hoar died suddenly of angina pectoris at her Washington home. With him were the family physician and Miss Patterson. She had shown recent health improvement and the body was sent to Worcester for burial with no local funeral services. Ruth A daughter of a New England family, she was the senator's second wife.
In Paris on December 26, ongoing bakers strike prompts mounted patrols in the city center and infantry in the suburbs. A bakers meeting occurred without demonstrations due to police strictness, but minor disturbances included bakery window smashing with twenty nine arrests.
A section of the old Thirteenth regiment army building in Brooklyn New York collapsed killing two Italian laborers who were tearing down the structure. The accident occurred during demolition work and authorities investigated the cause. The victims were identified by local authorities and the incident is under inquiry.
A Japanese legation note indicates Russia will concede Japan s demands. The Associated Press found no solid details on source or timing. peaceful solution now seen as highly probable. Britain is said to back Japan s just demands and expects Russia to grant them, with ambassadors in Paris and Vienna reporting support. The Russian ambassador asks for diplomatic opinions as the crisis evolves.
Mrs Sadie Dogie traveled to Oskaloosa to spend Christmas with her sister Miss Allie Wells who returned from Monmouth after visiting for weeks Rev and Mrs Dillon are with their son at Ottumwa for the holidays Mrs I Kilgore rode a morning train to Washington as a passenger
Dec 24 announcements show Mrs J O'Brien traveling to Muscatine to spend the holidays with her sister and Mrs John Fahey visiting Muscatine to see her parents. Several business visitors from Sigourney and Washington pass through. Watch party invitations are issued for New Year's Eve at J L Singmaster home. Various locals plan holidays with relatives and returned moves.
London reports that US naval attache Captain Stockton says Britain’s strong mobilization aids peace. He notes the Mediterranean fleet could reinforce the Far East quickly and that Britain has more seasoned ships and men ready than any other power. Major Beacon adds Britain’s backing of peace has a clear military advantage.
The St Petersburg papers condemn the British press for anti Russian stance amid the Russo Japanese dispute. The Japanese minister M Kurino is indisposed due to a bill and has not met Foreign Minister Lanusdorff. Japanese legation members remain in place with no plans to depart.
Annie Connell of Council Bluffs formerly Sister Mary Luigi Gonzaga sues the convent for 30000 claiming forced hard labor ruined her health and led to a pope sanctioned withdrawal. She cites that after health failed she received 100 and signed a deed renouncing aid, yet the order should continue care.
William J. Bryan reached Berlin from St. Petersburg and met by Dr. Otto Abrendt a Reichstag member and leading bimetallism advocate. Baron von Reichthofen filed the visit with Emperor William and an audience may follow�
Boston December 25 Congressman W S McNary announced he will introduce a resolution at the upcoming state Democratic committee meeting endorsing Richard Olney for president and urging party cooperation across New England states.
Marion Indiana reports Harry Hooper was sentenced to life by a jury for the killing of Policeman James Payne at Fairmount Indiana, the crime occurring earlier this month.
December activity notes list neighbors gathering for a surprise at Mrs. Nicola’s home. Frank McKune Jr visits relatives in Marsh Iowa. Eureka hosts first literary night with good crowd and upcoming session. Rev Geo Philips of Fairfield visits Wilber Beenblossom family and preaches at Shiloh. John Nicola visits his son Charley. Local school exhibits feature drawings by Bertha Hopkins Cecil Bowers and Harry Bowers. Several families plan Christmas dinners and administrators sale at Coppock home is noted.
All M. E. Sunday school members are admitted free to tonight's entertainment at Johnson's. Outsiders pay 15 cents. Tickets for the grand concert on Tuesday the 29th are on sale. Citizens are urged to support the boys' future efforts. Lorien E. Neal and Ferne visit Des Moines for holidays. John Holland the impersonator performs at the Methodist church tonight, admission 15 cents.
The piece notes a push for new land legislation to safeguard remaining arable public land as timber and irrigation rights dwindle. It mentions a commission to study the issue, a likely Alaska delegate and Porto Rican citizenship implications, plus remarks on patriotism and governance from lawmakers and diplomats including Lind, Tawney, Hoar, and Goodnow.
The thermometer plunged to twelve below zero last night marking a severe cold snap across the region. Wind chill pushed conditions tighter as residents bundled up and prepared for continued frost.
Brief note highlights Neis wanger s offering quality products at competitive prices with emphasis on value. No additional details provided due to fragment.
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