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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1900

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Court Action Sets Kentucky Election Dispute for Hearing

Judge Taft scheduled hearings on February 12 for a restraining order against Kentucky's state board of election commissioners and the Democratic contestants for minor state offices. The move does not involve Governor and Lieutenant Governor races, and follows concerns over the 119 county boards and certificate issuance. Funeral services for William Goebel proceeded amid inclement weather as security kept troops and partisans apart near the Capitol.

Goebel Frankfort London Cincinnati William Taft Daniel Kenucky State Board of Election Tate Goveror Kentucky Board of Election Commissioners State Board of Election Commissioners Tayl Marshall Nd Belm Louisville Hich Bradley Mackay Saidate Board Thettorneys Monay Ouisville Uited States Court Wilson Id Mackay Board of Elections Capitol Hotel William Goebel Capitol Capitol Square Capitol Building

Secret legislative session ends without news from Logan counties

In London Kentucky on February 9 the senate adjourned in executive session with no report of what occurred. The house followed in an open session, logging a dialogue about Taylor Collier and ammunition while declining to reveal details. Both chambers planned committees to draft resolutions on the death of former Representative Speed Smith of Richmond.

London Senate House Sesson Frankfort Aylor Collier Speed Smith Richmond

Justin Goebel Urges Fight for Brother’s Principles in Kentucky

Franksport scene reports Justin Goebel delivering an open letter after his brother’s death. He honors devotion to the people and urges Kentuckians to uphold the law and resist elite misuse. The message questions accountability at high levels and pledges to fight for the principles he stood for.

Ustin Goebel Frankfort Justin Tefel Kentucky Manson

Montana Senator Clark Money In Montana Politics Spotlighted

Washington report details testimony before the Senate privileges and elections committee by Clark aides Frank N. Corbett A. J. Davidson and A. J. Steele. Davidson said he spent 210000 in the Montana legislative campaign and 5000 to influence legislators, while ex Governor Hauser testified about campaign funding and the capital location dispute estimating near a million dollars spent.

Washington Clark Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Montana Bickford Frank N. Corbett S. T. Hauser A. J. Davidson A. J. Steele Messrs Davidson Steele Hauser

British Transports Arrive in Port For Cavalry Feed Cargo

Three steam ships arrive in New York from Britain, likely British transports. Dominico Larriniga Barton and Hyanthes load in Brooklyn and Jersey City, carrying about 120 000 bushels of oats and 20 000 bales of hay each. St Dunstan sails for South Africa with flour wheat and provisions over 6 000 tons aboard. Bucentaur also loading around 5 000 tons.

New York Dominico Larriniga Barton Hyanthes Brooklyn Jersey City St. Dunstan South Africa Bucentaur

Deathbed of Nation's Oldest Ex Congressman Thompson

Terre Haute Ind Feb 8 Colonel Richard W Thompson on his death bed at age 1 but this is an OCR error. he is described as the oldest living ex member of congress and former secretary of the navy in Hayes cabinet. He has outlived most presidents and John Adams is noted as having died in his arms.

Terre Tlaute Ind Richard W. Thompson Thompson Congress Navy Hayes John Adams Lebanon Mort G. Beckner Pennslyvania Railway Beckner J., M. and I Crawfordsville Kate Shirley Chicago John B. Stetson St. Louls Feb. C Weather Bureau Susie Thompson Winnebago Street Marine Avenue Branklin Avenue Morgan Street Third Sixth Streets S27 North Third Street Sixth Olive Streets Jefferson City Tempature Anton Tleister

Morristown and Fairland Win License Fight for Saloons

Morristown and Fairland residents had long fought retail saloon licenses with remonstrances. Frank Totten of Fairland and William Towns of Morristown secured licenses after villagers claimed attorneys in fact could defeat applications. County commissioners overruled and granted the licenses.

Shelbyville Ind Morristown Fairland Frank Totten William Towns

Train Collision in Dense Fog Kills One at Conan Station

A northbound passenger train and a freight train collided at Conan station on the C M St P line due to fog. Fireman Tumble was killed, Engineer Schaeffer injured, S C Wyman’s leg crushed possibly amputated, others injured. Locomotives and several cars wrecked.

Minneapolis Noril Calmard Division Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Conan Station Tumble Schaeffer S.C. Wyman Wareoma John Hallwell Presbyterian Hospital Michael Lynch Chicago

London in doubt casualties at Potgieter's Drift

A long dispatch from Ladysmith dated Feb 6 reports heavy fighting, uncertain Buller action, and high British casualties as relief of Ladysmith continues amid volleys from Boer positions. Reports note Buller holding position, possible relief within a week, and ongoing shelling along Magersfontein and Coles Kop.

London Morning Post Ladysmith Buller Daily Telegraph Spearman War Office Pougeter’s Drift Rensberg Slingerfontein Coleskop Colesberg Porter’s Hill Modder River Macdonald Koodoosberg Belmont Douglas Ninth Lancers Kopje Magersfontein

Two Die as Wiscan Rail Collision Injures Three

Two men were killed and three injured in a collision between two switch engines on the Wiscan line near Chicago. Emergency crews worked at the wreck site as investigators gathered evidence to determine the cause of the crash.

Chicago

Financial Bill Debated As Senate Returns to Session

Washington report says the senate resumed discussion of the financial bill with Allen accusing Republicans of breaking faith on bimetallism and discrediting the international commission. Cockrell offered a technical critique of House and Senate measures while warning the substitute could perpetuate national debt. The House met briefly. tariff legislation on Puerto Rico was reported and set for next Thursday with a week of debate planned. Lawton funeral prevented adjournment, private bills to be taken up today.

Washington Senate Allen Republican Party Ways and Means Committee Puerto Rico United States Payne Lawton

Wisconsin murder probe stuns Monroe county

Relatives of James Lewellin push for a murder investigation after a Wilton hotel room death claimed as suicide but detectives point to homicide. The case involves a Waterloo man with hundreds of dollars and a hotel keeper named Daniel Trump amid expected arrests.

la Crosse Wis Monroe County James Lewelin Waterloo Wilton Lewellin Daniel Trump

Tornado Ravages Collinsville Area Injuring Many

A tornado struck near Collinsville Illinois and nearby St. Louis causing multiple injuries and widespread property damage. Homes and a coal company building were leveled, telegraph poles toppled, and a live wire fatality occurred in St. Louis.

St. Louis

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