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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
1
Washington reports describe President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt greeting thousands at the New Year reception showcasing White House improvements costing around 600000 dollars. The event featured Marine Band trumpets, diplomatic corps, and a mix of officials amid unfinished renovations with 7000 attendees.
Tens of thousands gather on a Delhi plain at dawn to witness the durbar announcing King Edward as emperor. The immense crowd includes common people and rajah retainers as the Duke of Connaught and duchess arrive and the viceroy takes the throne amid a British anthem salute.
Canton Ohio January 2 Mrs McKinley visited the tomb of her husband and graves of her children placing flowers before dining at Judge Day’s home. In Copenhagen King Christian greeted the diplomatic corps and sent good wishes to Roosevelt through United States Minister Swenson. The 85 year old king remains in good health.
Charles F. Ruggles of Chicago sues Edward Buckley of Manistee over a three fourths share in the Buckley Douglas lumber and calc plant, the Manistee and Northeastern railroad, and timber lands. Ruggles seeks a receiver, Buckley denies any interest since 1881.
In Sioux City Iowa on January 2 Judge Dyer ruled Archbishop Keane of Dubuque must repay 2480 with interest to C J Sherman and John Hanfeldt of Williams Indiana. Plaintiffs argued funds were conditional on a bilingual priest. court sided with them and the case may be appealed.
Rosa Hersch of 6738 North Rockwell Street was attacked at Division and Rockwell, robbed of nearly three feet of braid when a well dressed man asked directions. He severed the braids with shears and fled as witnesses attracted by her screams.
A Rochester strike by carriage drivers left nearly all attendees at New Year receptions and entertainments walking. Police reserves were deployed early to avert disturbances, with a few carriages allowed to carry fares.
Miss Kate Griswold of Islip discovered a gold pen once owned by General Phil Sheridan while rummaging a bureau. She sent the pen to President Roosevelt as a Christmas gift, and the President acknowledged it and said he would use the pen in future executive work.
Report from Carnens says government forces recaptured Rarquisimete San Carlos and Tinsquille after a battle with rebels. Castro’s interview signals acceptance of arbitration proposals and a desire for fair treatment from the allied powers. The Washington stance remains noncommittal on Castro’s condition.
Stevens Point Wisconsin reports a man acquitted of murder is haunted by a ghost of the victim. The specter allegedly orders him to kill his parents before the haunting stops. In Amherst John Lombard is declared sane and sent to Oshkosh mental hospital. Newcastle Indiana notes county farm receipts near $2,000 with 50 inmates at the infirmary.
Jan 2 Rockford Illinois reports prominent Swedish resident John Nido shot and killed himself at his home. He had ties with John Nelson the inventor of the knitting machine and shared interest in several patents. Poor health is believed to have driven the action.
Fire was discovered in the basement of the Missouri capitol yesterday afternoon in Jefferson City. Workmen contained the blaze but records from the land department and the secretary of state’s office were burned.
Jan. 2 report from Sioux City Iowa notes Rev James Wellever formerly of Sioux City is among Iowa missionaries in danger in Morocco. Wellever once worked as a newspaper man and was connected to local press before missionary service.
Fire at 382 Fourth Street destroys the Charles Abreech carriage plant with losses around 100000 pounds. Fire started in the rear peppermint shop and spread quickly, leaving no chance to save a carriage. The plant had suffered partial destruction under two years ago. Also reports include a large printing plant fire in Battle Creek and a fatal shooting in Anadarko involving Indian school boy Jhimes Atxeen. Cold snap hits Red Cliff Colorado with 25 to 28 degrees below zero.
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