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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1900

Page

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Crowe Sightings Tied to Cudahy Kidnapping Probe

Omaha reports indicate Pat Crowe was seen in St Joseph Missouri and in South Omaha within days of Eddie Cudahy's abduction. Police pursue possible links while noting Crowe's past acts and boastful statements as context for arrest efforts. A separate Camp Lincoln incident involving Washburn is described with deputies present.

Omaha Neb Cudahy Pacific Junction St. Joseph Pat Crowe Donahue Crowe South Omaha Eddie Cudahy Pat The World-Herald South Omar

Pat Crowe tied to dairy work amid kidnap mystery

In Omaha area reports Pat Crowe, once linked to crime, is described as a dairyman making butter and hay while living with a brother-in-law who runs a Harney Street dairy. Investigators search Albright Bellevue and Plattsmouth for the kidnapper’s buggy, hoping to link abduction clues to Crowe and his circles. Other notes include a Wisconsin confession and a fatal grade crossing accident in Indiana.

Pat Crowe Omaha South Pat Harney Street Albright South Omaha B. K. Munshaw Melrose Hill Munshaw Bellevue la Platte Plattsmouth Posibly Pacific Junction Kidapers

Thereof Bainy Hurt by Jokers' Scheme in Springfield

A report from Springfield describes a serious incident where an individual was harmed by a deception scheme labeled Jokers' scheme. Deputy Plemit of Bangamen is noted in connection with the case.

Pringfield Dee Amibuin Thinefty Jake Meine Plemite Bangamen

Kokomo Woman Recovers Lost Name and Family Fortune

Ida Parsons of Kokomo Indiana learns she is the long missing infant from Greensburg and inherits a share of a estate along with her husband and children after a brother confirms her identity. The story mixes a Christmas gift with a decades old family mystery and a legal claim. Des Moines hosts Iowa State Teachers Association meeting with delegates registering for the forty sixth yearly convention beginning with opening remarks by W O Riddell and W R Harper.

Kokomo Ind Dee Santa Claus Ida Parsons Christas Greensburg Anoher William Cheever Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Teachers’ Association W. O. Riddell W. R. Harper University of Chicago

Fire at Western Express Office In Michigan

A blaze in the Western express office at Houghton Hancock area was fought for hours by local fire departments. Several occupants were nearly asphyxiated and escaped via rear windows. Loss estimated at about 12000 dollars for building and furniture with small insurance. Express company had a heavy Christmas day shipment undelivered, nearly total loss.

Hiougzhbton Mich Western Express Houghton and Hancock Express Company

Muskegon Oil Well Nears Five Barrels Daily

In Muskegon Michigan on December 26 an oil well was shot and began flowing immediately after the explosion. C C Miac fadden of Geneva Indiana in charge announced the well a success expected to average five barrels daily. He also stated ten more wells will be sunk and the oil is of the finest quality.

Muskegon, Mich CC. K. Miacfadden Geneva Ind Zeerust Transvaal Dee Lord Methuen London Lord Kitchener Johannesburg Pretoria Langers War Office Britstown Burghersdorp Brabant Clements Magaliesburg Daily Mail

Keyston Woman Elopes With Oil Operator

Bluffton Indiana December 26 Mrs Frank White of Keyston and James Woods an oil operator eloped Sunday night. As they left the house a daughter woke and rushed to her mother Woods grabbed a whip and struck the wild until it fell insensible. The deserted husband is crazed and has started out to search for his wife promising to kill Woods on sight.

Tollgate keeper deserts post on ruined turnpike

Logansport Indiana December 26 the last toll gate keeper on the Logansport and Burlington turnpike has deserted his post. No toll collection is attempted as directors seek evidence to prosecute the dynamiters and bridge burners. In Racine Wisconsin December 26 John F Farley a wealthy Caledonia farmer was found dead on Milwaukee Racine and Kenosha Railway tracks with a bullet hole on his chin prompting murder suspicions.

Logansport Ind Logansport and Burlington Racine, Wis John F. Farley Caledonia Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Iarley

M M A Faculty Issues Circular After Cadet Mutiny

The M M A faculty at Orchard Lake Michigan has issued a circular to patrons explaining their side of the trouble following a cadet mutiny. In Belverice Michigan William B McDowell an attorney from Kirkland was found dead from a revolver, the result of a spree and despondency.

Orchard Lake, Mich

Thirst W 6 Unqueashable Rochester, Ind. Dec 26

After two years of prohibition Rochester Indiana will see two saloons reopen or newly opened as local authorities end a dry period.

Rochester Ind Kewanno

Christmas Day Halts Trading Across Exchanges

Chicago reports Christmas day halted all business on the exchanges with no market quotations issued.

Chicago

Died Far From Home Albert A Brady Passes Away in Rome

Albert A Brady secretary of the S S McClure company died in Rome Italy on a Sunday He was born in Wappello Iowa 38 years ago and educated in Davenport Iowa He graduated Knox College in 1882 and helped found McClures Magazine with S B McClure and John S Phillips Brady later partnered with his brother Oscar W Brady in Davenport Daily Times US newspaper career moved to New York in 1893 as secretary of S S McClure Co

New York Albert A. Brady S. S. McClure Company Rome Italy Brady Wappelo Davenport Knox College S. 8 McClure John S. Phillips Oscar W. Brady Davenport Daily Times S. & McClure Co Hoats Mins Ayn Mies Wareheld Odt Tan Iwell Gran

Bric a Brac Case Appeals for Expert Appraisal in Paris

In Paris before the first civil tribunal of the Seine Maitre Bonnat resumes for the Count and Countess de Castellane a suit with Charles Wertheimer to recover payments for art objects. The Castellanes seek a debt reduction of at least 2,000,000 francs, restitution of objects, and damages amid a call for expert appraisal. Wertheimer counters that only five items are genuine and offers further examination with conditions. The case resumes January 9 with a judgment pending.

Paris Seine Maitre Bonnat Countess de Castellane Charles Wertheimer Countess DE Casteellane Castellanes Wertheimer George J. Gould New York Castelanos Castellanos Foucald Maitre Foucald Count de Castellane America

Recognition of Hobson in Congress Hope Fades

A Washington dispatch reports renewed effort to award recognition to Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson for his Merrimac sinking at Santiago. Secretary Long may support medals and pay increases if Congress acts after the new year, though chances are slim amid promotions of Sampson and Schley. Changes follow Bowles appointment as chief constructor with Woodward Capps Linnard reassigned to new posts at Yorktown and League Island.

New York the Herald Washington Congress Richmond P. Hobson Santiago Hobson Sampson Schley Department F. T. Bowles Philip Hichborn Naval W. W. Woodward Hichborn Board of Inspection and Survey W. N. Capps New York Navy Yard J. H. Linnard League Island Mr. Bowles

Luckiest Man in Iowa Draws 62000 in Property

dubious OCR item reports a Sioux City Christmas ret e event with a man named Allin a jeweler at Vinten receiving a large property draw. readable text is fragmentary but suggests a local prize or payout context in December.

Sioux City Dee Towa Allin Vinten Manimath Vailly Mondey Deew

Laboring Men's Co operative Life Assn Drops Prosecution

J Hurd, president, says the association will spend no more on the case against Myrtle A. Wright and R W Neff of Pagosa Springs for George A Barber’s alleged murder. Colorado officials seek funds. the group has spent about 1200 on evidence including autopsy doctors and chemical analysis. Barber’s death is tied to a $10,000 life policy in Wright’s name.

Sioux City J. Hi. Hurd Laboring Men's Co-operative Life Association Myrtle A. Wright R. W. Neff Pagosa Springs Col George A. Barber Colorado Hum Hurd Barber

Governor Pingree Ordered to Explain Interview Contempt

Ingham County Circuit Judge Wiest ordered Governor Pingree to appear in court next Saturday to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. The action stems from a Detroit Tribune interview of December 7 in which Pingree criticized Judge Wiest and Prosecutor Tuttle.

Lansing Mich Ingham County Wiest Pingree Detroit Tribune Dee. 7 Tuttle Tribune

Bryan to Talk at Chicago Bryan Legion Banquet

William J. Bryan will headline the Bryan Legion banquet at Sherman House Chicago on January. He will discuss Democratic future and defend his principles while weighing Grover Cleveland remarks. Other guests include former Missouri Governor Stone and Kentucky Governor Beckham.

Chicago William J. Bryan Bryan Legion Sherman House Nebraska Grover Cleveland Stone Missouri Beckham Kentucky Representative Carmack Tennessee

Conger hopes for China settlement as persecution rises

London reports Mr. Conger optimistic about a Chinese settlement while warning that no envoy will officially recognize the empress dowager. Senor de Cologan fears joint-note talks could drag on. reports of violent anti Christian actions and Boxers burning natives rise in Peking.

London Conger Peking Morning Post China Senor de Cologan Li Hung Mr. Kelly Presbyterian m San Ho Feld Marshal Count von Waldersee

Fire damages half Eau Claire business district

Fire in Eau Claire Michigan destroyed half the village business section costing about 25000 dollars. Residents organized a bucket brigade in place of a missing fire department, likely saving the town from total destruction.

Eau Claire Mich

Rail Offer: One and One-Third Fare Round Trips

The The Northern and Western Railway will sell round trip tickets at one and one third fare on December 22 23 24 25 31 and January 1 Tickets good until January 2 1901 Tickets sold to all points within 200 miles of selling station at above rate.

All Pointe Stewart

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