08 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
1
Mrs. Nation spoke to both houses in Topeka urging repeal of a prohibitory clause that barred witnesses from testifying. She warned liquor traffickers and accused lawmakers of neglecting their duties, saying she was forced to use a rock after being denied the vote.
Topeka city attorney dismissed the case against Mrs Nation for destroying the saloon, citing Kansas law allows state prosecution if personal property was harmed. The courtroom turned into a praise meeting as Nation sang with supporters. she later spoke to high school seniors. In Green Bay Nellie Raymond, 18, was placed in custody and sent home over unpaid bills after seeking monastery entry. Merrill quarantine report details fourteen men in a passenger coach exposed to smallpox after a train stop.
Miss L Stevans of Hillsdale Michigan reports being stalked by a ghost as she travels with a book company through the area. The pursuit began while she was still a resident.
In Indianapolis a county treasurer seizes furniture and a piano from a delinquent tax case amid a gala reception, aiming to collect 40000 in back taxes. The scene disrupts guests as the collector delays to Tuesday. the confiscated items are stored awaiting sale. Separate briefs note political moves in Michigan and a missing grain elevator manager in Rock Valley.
Terre Haute Feb 8 William Morley a blacksmith pleads justification for assault and battery. Complainant William Sartain twisted a mule’s tail during horse shoing causing the animal to kick. Morley then struck Sartain with a hammer injuring his head.
The piece notes trepidation over bringing Mrs. Carris Nation to the city in reform work and quotes Representative Curtis on dealing with her in the Senate first. It salmon highlights rural free delivery as a civic and educational success, plus near-term delays. It mentions elaborate plans for President McKinley’s second inauguration and a big influx of outsiders anticipating rooms and windows for viewing.
John Peterson allegedly involved in a Racine drug store robbery was captured in Evanston after seeking lodging. A pocket search yielded silver spoons opera glasses neckties mittens and four pocketbooks. Racine police notified for identification and arrest.
The Hague February wedding unites Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin as Prince Heinrich. Festivities fill streets with parades, hymns, and public joy while officials and commoners alike celebrate a simple royal rite. The civil contract was signed earlier in the palace White Hall.
In Alton and Pontiac reports three men were arrested in a plot of the invincible thieves who menaced prominent farmers in the American bottoms with ransoms up to 2500. A dynamite find and confessions tie the arrests to Oldenburg and nearby figures. In Pontiac a circuit court jury acquitted Joseph Illis of killing Albert Hannah, saying jealousy over a young woman sparked the shooting after his Racine capture last December.
In Williamsburg Kentucky on February 8 the jury found Rolla White not guilty of killing James Shotwell at Corbin. The shooting sparked arson at White's brother’s store and a riot in which two people died.
Des Moines Iowa February 8 The Democratic state central committee met to discuss plans for the state campaign. It was agreed that the party would coordinate efforts and organize further meetings to align strategy and messaging.
John Mueller's body was exhumed in West Superior after petitions by two Australians and Katherine Mueller of Detroit claiming he was their husband or relative. The estate, valued around 250000, includes iron lands and will provoke a major circuit court battle among nineteen claimants and three widows.
Hogs estimated receipts for the day about 4,000 with sales from 4.70 to 5.40 and most at 5.30 to 5.35. Cattle receipts around 7,500 with varied quotations from 2.00 to 6.10 depending on grade, including choice steers at 5.70 to 6.10 and stockers from 2.00 to 4.50. Sheep and lambs about 10,000 with western and native types trading 2.75 to 5.60. East Buffalo list shows cattle receipts at 5.50 to 8.50, hogs at 4.60 to 5.60, and sheep at steady levels. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets report mixed movements across wheat, corn, oats, and rye with multiple bids and futures.
The Ways and Means Committee met to plan action on the war revenue bill and largely failed to conclude beyond non-concurrence with Senate amendments. Debates centered on preserving the House’s prerogative to originate revenue legislation and proposals ranged from ignoring the amended bill to reporting concurrence without a conference. Also notes on pension appropriations, the ship subsidy debate, and Bryan’s critique of the Hill currency bill.
First Baptist Church in Oshkosh Wisconsin a wooden building valued at 15000 dollars was completely burned Wednesday night with 11000 dollars of insurance. The church will be rebuilt.
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