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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
1
The Daily News filed a ten thousand dollar libel suit against the Capital in Des Moines accusing a published article yesterday of libel in connection with the Mabel Scofield murder case.
Secretary Gage explains to Congress why national banks serve as treasury depositories. he cites preventing business disruption, handling excess revenues, and centralizing deposits. He defends selecting National City Bank for daily distributions and denies discrimination among banks.
Des Moines January 11 Democrats in a joint caucus nominated Fred E White of Webster for United States senator after Cato Sells withdrew his name on demand from Sells. White was named by acclamation following a telegram from Sells urging no opposition. Governor Shaw criticized the prize fights statute as inadequate.
In the Molineux murder trial Miss Emma E. Miller testified she sold a silver bottleholder on December 21, 1898, to a man and identified the Cornish holder as the one she sold. She said Molineux did not buy it and could not identify the purchaser if seen again. The day included other trial exchanges and a dairy convention note.
Lord Salisbury offers to pay indemnity to Americans whose flour was seized near Delagoa Bay and by ships Ma shona Beatrice and Maria. Britain will not declare corn meal flour contraband without positive proof of meal destined for enemy camps. Britain claims no neutral rights violation but retains right to seize food essential for troops, with indemnity equities.
The United States accepts Britain’s justification on seizures of corn, flour and meal as not contraband and military necessity. Washington seeks a clear declaration on whether flour corn and meal are contraband of war, while avoiding friction but delaying a firm stance due to unsettled international law.
John D. Rockefeller states Standard Oil received rebates before 1880 but did not gain in profits from them as any advantage was offset in oil prices. He asserts no railroad profit from oil shipped and credits cheap oil for success. He urges federal corporate legislation or uniform state laws to regulate combinations and prevent frauds.
Florence Alabama January 11 Judge W B McClure probate court judge was shot by an unknown assassin Tuesday night his body found in the street early yesterday morning the rain beating on his upturned face Buckshot wounds indicate a deliberate killing by a concealed assailant
Joliet Illinois January 11 three Illinois Steel rod mills restart after two months of repairs. About 350 workers return to duty as backlog orders build. McKeannen rails reroll mill also restarts with 200 workers. Des Moines January 11 official vote canvass shows Shaw 239 484 White 134 008 Atwood 7 681 Loyd 1 697 Kraemer 757 Heacock 484.
Generals Rabi and Castro deny stirring Cuban unrest and advocate awaiting the intervening government's pledge for Cuba's independence. They favor decentralization, praise Governor General Wood, and plan a Cuban federal republic alongside American-backed order. Wood may tour the island with them.
Belvidere Illinois January 11 members of the Illinois State Dairymen's Association gather for their annual meeting. Reports reference the Chicago dairy industry and its wide reach in supplying milk and butter across communities. The scene notes prominent local figures in the dairy sector.
The bodies found in a West Madison Street lodging house are Jack Futrell from Jonesboro and Mrs. Margaret Hickey from Marion Indiana. Futrell left a wife. Hickey left a husband. They had departed Jonesboro together last July. Police see possible jealousy or a pact to die together, with the woman as shooter according to Lt. Howard.
Indianapolis Jan 11 Frank A Maus a city capitalist filed in circuit court for a legal name change to Frank Maus Louvre to reflect pronunciation he says people render as Mouse He plans to have his children share the surname and notes his wealth and past as a brewer. Butler Ind Jan 11 a racing accident killed George Carpenter instantly and left Frank Caseber fatally injured.
Chicago and East Buffalo markets report commodity quotes and livestock prices. Grain futures show mixed corn and wheat with standard grades, while hogs cattle and sheep prices in Chicago and East Buffalo reflect steady to weaker demand. Local US markets in St Louis Milwaukee Detroit also list nearby bids and cash prices for wheat corn oats rye and dairy items.
London reports General Lord Roberts and General Lord Kitchener arrive in Cape Town. Dispatches note Indian stretcher-bearers leaving Durban for the front amid renewed fighting near Ladysmith and Colenso. Casualty tallies and Boer activity are described with mixed victory and unrest in the Cape Colony.
An accident at the Aurora mine in Ironwood Michigan involved a skip of men descending No 6 shaft. A logging stag slipped, wedged, then the skip struck it causing the men to hold on and avoid a fatal plunge. No injuries reported.
The Hebrew charity ball in Chicago collected 27500 dollars for several beneficiary institutions. Arthur Ryan from West Superior Wisconsin was arrested on suspicion of forging a check he says came from a Portland friend as a Christmas gift.
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