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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
1
Washington sends reports that beet sugar growers rally to shield sugar duties, dismissing Cuban concessions. The push centers on keeping the duties to aid beet farmers, with talk of diverting revenue to Cuba and a broader canal policy, while weather and Senate routines unfold in Washington.
A Victorian advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for female suffering linked to nervousness sleeplessness and loss of appetite. It cites testimonials from Mrs George Sugden of Saginaw Michigan and promises confidential correspondence with Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York and asserts cures after other methods failed.
Will Loomis an 18 year old from Lansing faces detention after a rapid spree of shoplifting in Michigan. He took a $40 gun from Smith and Wesson in Lansing, a revolver in Leslie, and a gold watch at Swazey’s jewelry in Bunker Hill. He fled after being confronted by a 70 year old employer, climbed a tree to evade capture, and was finally caught with help from a neighbor and Officer Hodge of Leslie.
William Jennings Bryan spoke on The Conquering Nation at the Methodist church in Ionia Michigan for the Albert Williams Democratic club. The church was filled and Bryan received an enthusiastic reception. A banquet followed with speeches including Bryan on National Democracy.
Mayor suspends Police Sergeants Marks and Godsen on accusation of brutal beating of a boy prisoner. Reports say fear of loss of life forced the boy to confess to a theft he did not commit.
The Minnesota state senate passed two memorials to congress urging action. One favors the house measure on oleomargarine regulation and the other a senate resolution backing Nelson's bill to strengthen the interstate commerce law.
Milwaukee February 22 Former Comptroller John R Wolf is again in the county insane hospital at Wauwatosa He showed willingness to return after becoming violent earlier and breaking dishes during a feeding attempt at the hospital detention facility.
Eugene Dresser of Pulaski is missing from Mosherville Michigan. His wife cannot locate him and reports he had $1000 in cash at the time of disappearance.
The Vienna death of Emil Holub the African explorer is announced. The United States Brewers Association plans its annual meeting in Saratoga New York on June 10 11. Captain Edward Charbeau famed Northwest Indian War scout dies in Portland aged 81. Western Oklahoma endures the heaviest snowfall since settlement. macaroni manufacturers meet in Cincinnati protesting duty reductions. A $150000 paper mill will be built at Marsailles Illinois powered by water from a drainage canal. Sixty freight cars on the Chicago Chienaga and Eastern Hingis line on 145th Street destroyed by fire.
Washington February 24 reports say South Carolina Senators McLaurin and Tillman fought on the senate floor during a Philippine tariff debate. Both men were cited for contempt and face possible punishment with extended apologies in writing before they can resume full powers. The incident followed a prior clash over votes and influence.
A heated exchange between South Carolina colleagues Tillman and McLaurin erupted into a physical brawl in the Senate chamber. Bloodied, they fought briefly until aides and senior senators separated them. The two were held in contempt and later apologized after a closed session.
During the closing moments of a senate apology, Senator McLaurin stated that he was done speaking except to warn that any further remarks of that nature or continued pressure would be unwelcome. The exchange signaled tension as the address concluded.
In the chamber trouble arose as senators rose to restrain renewed outburst. Tillman and McLaurin are in contempt of the senate, and can only be recognized by a vote to speak or vote. Tillman left during recess and did not return. McLaurin remained briefly before leaving.
Sophia Beach aged 61 dies in hospital as nineteen victims are confirmed from the Park Avenue hotel blaze. Five others remain hospitalized with burns or smoke injuries while property losses near one million dollars. The fire’s cause remains unknown and a long list of victims is named, including Mrs Salome Foster the Tombs Angel and Rear Admiral Miller among the injured.
The Democratic state committee, meeting in Indianapolis, fixed June 4 for the state convention. Joseph O Reilly and Thomas Taggart were confirmed as secretary and treasurer respectively. Delegates will be allotted by votes cast for Governor in 1900 with chairmen to organize subcommittees.
Arthur Egan a 17 year old boy received a medal from William Wyndham British consul on behalf of the Royal Humane Society of London for bravery at sea. His father spoke of twenty four rescues in which the youth saved others from drowning at the Grand Pacific hotel event in Chicago February 24.
Republican members of the ways and means committee adopt a resolution offering Cuba a 20 percent tariff reduction in exchange for substantial equivalent advantages and prompt immigration law enactment. The measure goes to a Republican caucus for approval. Also notes Johns Hopkins University 25th anniversary and Ira Remsen installation attended by about 2,000 people, including many from abroad.
Prince Henry of Prussia, representing the German emperor, arrived in New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm and was greeted by a twenty one gun salute and speeches from officials. Admiral Evans and a special squadron met the liner as crowds cheered in clear, mild weather after a storm.
Prince Henry in admiral’s uniform greets Admiral Evans aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm. Twenty one gun salute marks arrivals as crowds cheer from Fort Wadsworth to the Battery. The prince meets Admiral Ryans and is welcomed to the United States before visiting the Hohenzollern for lunch and meetings with Admiral Barker and General Brooke. He proceeds to Washington.
Miss Ellen M. Stone the U S missionary freed from brigands in Salonika district arrived at Strumitza Macedonia with Mme Tsilka and her baby. They were released together and Stone will proceed to Salonika. News of the release came via the U S consul in Constantinople.
Florence Duras, a Brooklyn woman, sits in a Manhattan police station cell after a preliminary examination for the murder of Walter S. Brooks. She allegedly posed as his wife at two New York hotels, including the Lincoln and Glen Island, on the night of his death. Brooks was found dying at the Raines Law Hotel on February 15.
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