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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
1
Report from Louisville on February 6 states a peace agreement calls for Governor Taylor to resign by Monday, with Berkham succeeding, a militia to depart Frankfort, and Democrats to withdraw suits and amend Goebel election law. The accord preserves the status quo until the upcoming general assembly session.
Senator Caffery of Louisiana argued against Filipino expulsion in a senate discussion. He contended the constitution extends full rights to Filipinos and they are entitled to U S citizenship privileges. Several bills were passed including land grants for Hot Springs Arkansas and public works in Evanston Wyoming.
The Nicaragua canal treaty with Great Britain was read in executive session by the senate. Senator Davis proposed making it public, but the matter was referred to the foreign relations committee. Senators favored the treaty after its reading, noting it would grant the United States needed authority and guarantee canal neutrality like the Suez.
Washington February 6 Democrats in the house pressed their assault on the administration Philippine policy during the general debate on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Dinsmore of Arkansas and Camp Clark of Missouri spoke against retention of the islands. Clark’s nearly two hour speech drew sharp epigrams and wide attention. No Republican defended the policy. Sibley of Pennsylvania, once a Democrat, defended expansion last week but was challenged to consider his seat on the Republican side. A measure proposing an expert commission to study city water pollution was defeated, seen as aimed at the Chicago drainage canal. In the Senate Mark investigation two witnesses stood out Representative Aqueth and ex-state auditor A B Cook. Aqueth is linked to Whiteside’s $5,000 claim for voting for Mark. Cook allegedly urged vote for Clark for money.
The report notes Cook denying prior talks with Stiff about the senate race and a $50,000 vote offer. Defense witnesses refute prosecution claims while a separate hearing discusses Porto Rico finance, with Senor Amadeo urging a $16 million loan to stabilize the island and debate over coin redemption and recoinage.
From the committee on territories a civil code bill for Alaska proposes three district courts with officers and U S commissioners. The measure creates three judicial districts and bars any delegate in Congress or territorial legislature.
Shelbyville, Ind. Feb 6 Editor George Ray of the Shelby Democrat, who has defended County Commissioners Amos and Cherry against malfeasance charges, was arrested on perjury charges after posting a $2000 bond. Letter carrier Julius Chueden, who billed the commissioners for 1000 rather than 300, was jailed on three perjury counts. Former County Auditor KB Carson, tied to a ledger theft, was indicted for suspected irregularities. efforts to locate him continue.
A Michigan party of six led by O M Hanson nearly drowned when their ice boat ran on skim ice off Green Island. Willie Landre and the Sieman boys escaped from the cockpit to solid ice. They pulled Joseph Erdlitz from the water, then all were rescued. The boat and guns were lost. The group is staying at the lighthouse.
A north bound Illinois Central freight derailed near Paxton after a mis understood signal. Head brakeman Bold was killed instantly while Engineer Simmons and Fireman Madix were severely injured. The tower switchman cites a whistle for the side track. the engineer denies it. The engine and three stock cars left the track, rolling down an embankment.
Galena Feb 6 M H Birmingham a Galena merchant for twenty years and noted philanthropist and educator has died at age 48. He headed Jo Daviess county education efforts for ten years and served several terms as town supervisor. He was brother of ex Mayor T J Birmingham and president of the Irish Benevolent Society.
Ira Gilbert aged 0 years is reported as one of Monroe county's first settlers dying at his Red Bud area home seven miles west of town. Born in Chittenden county Vermont March 4 1810 he came to the vicinity in 1838 and claimed 120 acres of wild land where he lived until his death. Four daughters survive him. George Britton returns from Alaska with nearly six figures in gold claiming a $300,000 bid was refused.
Illinois representatives Hopkins and Cannon thwart Bartholdt's plan to set up a five member river commission with $5 000 annual pay. They argue the bill targets Chicago's drainage canal and would become a dormant report. Other items note a Sioux Rapids murder suicide and railroad plans from Omaha to Sioux City.
In Ponce Puerto Rico during a band concert Joseph S. Bigelow Sr of Boston was restrained by police while a canine issue arose. Policeman Angel Arismendi fired a cheek shot and fled as others pursued. Bigelow was hospitalized and condition improved by afternoon. Arismendi and Simonpietri were arrested.
A Missouri congressman questions the need for a new commission and advocates using current government machinery to conduct any necessary investigations, citing sewage disposal via the Chicago drainage canal as a focal point.
Hopkins denounces the Bartholdt bill arguing 40 000 dollar appropriation mostly salaries leaves 15 000 for field work and cites Missouri suits to stop Chicago drainage from contaminating St Louis water. Illinois lawmakers frame the debate around water pollution risk and intercity water supply tensions.
James H. Woolm a Richland resident and poultryman died suddenly of heart failure at age fifty six. He leaves a wife and children Clara Anna John Mrs Frank Ferguson James Mrs Worthen Harry and Alice. The funeral date is not announced. Northwestern officials probe a large scrap iron and brass theft ring implicating thirteen people including a businessman several sons and a woman.
An old retail note from Stewart's Pharmacy offers Take Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tablet at 26 cents with a cheerful refund promise if the medicine fails to cure the cold.
Illinois notes report the Republican County central committee fixing February 19 as the Moultrie county convention date to choose delegates for state congressional and senatorial conventions. Nearby Anderson Indiana mentions a basement fire at Sparks saloon and damage to Grimes & Co. department store.
Chicago quotes show mixed grain values with Wheat at February 66 and May around 68, Corn near 81, Oats around 24, and Rye about 10.97. Livestock in Buffalo and St Louis notes with cattle and hogs firming, while prices in Milwaukee and Detroit reflect softer wheat and steady oats and rye.
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