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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1901

Page

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Favors Arbitration Thoughts On The Labor Problem

The Santa Fe president Ripley argues labor has right to organize and foresees limits to arbitration. He supports voluntary arbitration for some disputes and urges a permanent arbitration board to settle many questions, noting war-like stakes if proposals are too radical. He also praises cross-party conference as beneficial.

Ripley Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe Board of Arbitration Aml

Filipinos to be Hanged for Murder and Other Crimes

Washington reports reveal general orders from the Philippines detailing natives convicted of murder and other crimes with sentences including hanging or long prison terms. Cases include the Guardia de Honor band and Prado's camp where prisoners were executed, and an attack on Rosario leading to the killing of the Rosario president and his son, with 103 houses burned.

Washington Philippines Guardia de Honor MacArthur Vincente Prado Rosario Nion Prado San Jacinto Presidente of Pedro Lachica

Iowa hotel quarantined over suspected smallpox case

Hotel in Des Moines Iowa was quarantined Friday morning by health officers due to a suspected smallpox case. The action followed standard public health protocol to isolate the premises until tests confirm or rule out the illness.

Des Moines Iowa

Kennedy Pardoned After Penitentiary Sentence

In Indianafetis on January 14 Governor Mount Parktay granted a pardon to William Kennedy who had been sentenced to the penitentiary from Geeaneyurg. The report notes Kennedy’s release follows the previous conviction and sentence.

William Kennedy Indianafetis Mount Parktay Wid Geeaneyurg

Woman Bound Over In Murder Case In Kansas City

Mrs Lulu Kennedy was bound over to the grand jury on a first degree murder charge after a coroner's inquest into the shooting of her husband Thomas Kennedy. A hat identification dispute and defenses were noted as the case proceeded to preliminary hearings in Kansas City. Separate notes from Washington report Senate eulogies for Senator Davis and river and harbor bill actions with Catchings delivering a valedictory.

Kansas City Lulu Kennedy Thomas Kennedy Will Prince Kennedy Prince K. O. Cross Case Patten Washington Senate Davis Minnesota Nelson Morgan Lodge Daniel Spooner Pettigrew Towne Hoar House Catchings

Nation case advances on habeas corpus in Topeka

Topeka Kansas January 14 The counsel for Mrs Carrie Nation argued the habeas corpus application. The court ordered a further hearing to Wednesday and ruled that if a trial proceeds in Wichita tomorrow the petitioner may be admitted to bail of 200 dollars. If quarantine remains the application may be renewed on Wednesday the 16th.

Topeka Kan Carrie Nation

Missing cattle dealer J J Kelleher in Frankfort area

Frankfort Indiana January 14 The disappearance of J J Kelleher an extensive cattle dealer has caused concern among friends and creditors whose claims total thousands He left with his family and gave no word on his destination or whether he planned to return.

Frankfort Ind J. J. Kelleher Kelleher

Diplomatic dinner invitations recalled over risks of cold

Washington reports that invitations to the diplomatic dinner for next Wednesday have been recalled as Dr. Rixey judges the risk of the president catching a cold too great. Functions planned for this week and next will be held later in the season. Lincoln hosts the first appearance of The Commoner on Jan. 23 under Bryan.

Chicago The Civic Federation Grand Pacific Hotel A. C. Tarnett R. W. Easley National Civic Federation Washington Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Commoner

Ten-Year-Old Arraigned in Fatal Fire Causing Death

Pittsburg report states James Millage aged 10 was arraigned before the coroner on charges of causing the death of 6 year old May Dieber. He allegedly chased her with a burning broom and set fire to her clothing, fatally burning the child before flames were Extinguished.

Pittsburg James Millage May Dieber Young Millage

Fire destroys $3700 in banknotes in Ta home

A gas stove fire at Miss E. Brown's 819 Arch street home in Surlington, Ta, consumed $3,700 in banknotes belonging to Mrs. Mary Ellerman. The money sat on a table near the stove while both women were away. returning, they found the table ablaze and the money ashes.

Surlington 8. E. Brown Arch Street Mary Ellerman

Miners of Fremont County Endorse Strike Action

A Florence Colorado telegraphed report states that Fremont county coal miners met Saturday afternoon after a telegram from National Mine Workers President Mitchell. They decided to inaugurate a strike aimed at supporting miners in Gallop and nearby areas.

Pueblo Colo Florence Fremont County Mitchell

1901 Man Seeks Wife With Equal Capital Share

Snow, a 20 year old farmer near here, seeks a wife and offers a $2,000 cash or realty fortune as capital. Applicants must be 20 or younger with $2,000+ assets, apply in three weeks, and personal proposals only. Protests arise in Milwaukee as Polish group favors Polish language in churches and schools.

Snow Iie Shaw Marrige Ile Milwaukee Polish Association of America St. Hyacinth’s Church

Chinese peace note signed as Li Hung Chang joins

Washington reports Chinese peace commissioners have signed the joint note. Prince Ching signed on Saturday and Li Hung Chang, though ill with Bright's disease, signed yesterday. Ching protests Chang Chih Tung as a plenipotentiary and suggests Sheng as acceptable to foreigners. negotiations to be held in Peking with envoys aware of anti foreign views and possible changes in China’s plenipotentiary lineup. Russians to take over the German railway. tension over relief aid in British concessions.

Washington May Conger Peking Prince Ching Li Hung Chang Bright Ching Chang Chih Tung China Sheng M. de Giers

Boers Attack Rail Lines and City Court Brawl Reported

Across regions on January 14 15 reports describe Boer forces cutting telegraph lines near Olifantsfontein and attacking Kaalfontein station with heavy fire then withdrawing after reinforcement delays. Lord Kitchener notes Boer incursions and British counteractions with several skirmishes. In Omaha a courtroom brawl leaves City Attorney Connell injured before friendly apologies.

Pretoria Rene Olifantsfontein Beyer Kaalfontein London War Office Lord Kitchener Retoria Zuurfontein Dieffront Adda de Wet Laayer Lindley Omaha Connell C. S. Montgomery Montgomery

Salt Solution Revives Patient In Hamilton Case

In Hamilton on January 14 Dr. W Z Kumler treated Marcus Sauer 62 with a warm water salt solution injected into the left arm and then a brachial artery branch. Within minutes a pulse returned, respiration and color improved, and Sauer regained consciousness and asked for food after nourishment.

Hamilton, O W. Z. Kumiler Kumler Marcus Sauer South Second Street Sauer

Gunman Captured After Bergman Sisters Shooting Chase

George Duerrstein, who shot the Bergman sisters Friday evening, was captured by Deputy Sheriff Meffley Saturday afternoon after a lengthy pursuit. Fearing mob violence, the sheriff moved him from the train before arrival at Galena depot where crowds waited. the victims are expected to recover.

Galena Ils George Duerrstein Bergman Sisters Meffley Duerrsten

Harris Seen as Melkinley Cabinet Pick for Attorney General

Indianapolis January 14 reports from Senator Fairbanks circle indicate Addison C. Harris of Indianapolis, minister to Austria, may become attorney general in President Melkinley’s cabinet. Harris, born October 1, 1840 in Wayne County, is a Quaker native and Northwestern/Butler educated lawyer who began practice in Indianapolis in 1860.

Indianapoliis Fairbanks A. C. Harris Austria Melkinley Min Addison C Harris Ister Tharris Senator Chairbanks Addison C. Harris Indiana Wayne County Northwestern University Butler College Indianapolis John

Panic in Chicago hall as false fire alarm traps crowd

In West Twelfth Street Turner hall a staged fire scare triggers a stampede during a Yiddish play. Seven people die and twenty two are seriously injured as patrons, many children, are crushed or trampled while fleeing toward exits. Missing include several youths and adults. The hall sits in a dense Jewish neighborhood as panic erupts within seconds of the alarm.

Chicago West Twelfth Street Turner Hall Rebecca Lidsley Annie Goldberg Regina Millenbach Annie Saloman George Shatter Samuel Mendelsohn Bintie Nidmann Mollie Rank Harry Harris Annie Lichtenstein Fannie Marqueless Reuben Mrank Boda

Tragic Balcony Crush at Prantic Women in the Gallery

A panic in the Prantic hall balcony and main floor led to a crowd rushing exits. Five people died and several were injured as women and children were hurled from the balcony and trampled amid the chaos. Police and firemen recovered bodies and tried to control the stampede as Hebrews from the district demanded names of the dead and hurt.

Twelfth Street

Sioux City Base Ball Franchise Moves to Minneapolis

Sioux City in Indiana reports the Western Base Ball League franchise has moved to Minneapolis. Manager Beall will lead the team and notes Sioux City could gain Pueblo’s franchise with a $2000 bonus offer.

Sioux City Beall Minneapolis Pueblo

Inventory and sale of assets in Chosen Friends order

Receiver Clark of the Chosen Friends published an inventory totaling 55801.03 dollars. The court ordered the sale of the order's personal property stored in the home office at the Commercial club building.

Indianapolis Clark The Chosen Friends

Pioneer Woman of Freeport Dies

Freeport Illinois January 14 Mrs Aaron Wolf who arrived in 1848 and became widely known in the west has died at age 75.

Freeport Freeport, Ills Aaron Wolf

Russian press reports halt on attacks against France and Andre

Brussels dated report from Independence Belge cites the St. Petersburg correspondent that the Russian government has ordered Novoe Vremya to stop its attacks on the French government and on General Andre Che Vyeneh, minister of war.

Brussels The Independence Belge St. Petersburg Novoe Yemya Andre Che Vyeneh

Northern Pacific Ray Tuesday Trips to Western Points

One way and round trip by Northern Pacific Ray every Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manito ba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia Details write Gro D Roaerns tf Dist Pass Agt Des Moines la

Northern Pacific Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Gro. D

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