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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1901

Page

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Teller on Gen Eagan Also Includes the President

Washington report of January 15 describes Senator Teller denouncing General Eagan former commissary general, and charging the president with retirement as decoration for attack on the army commander. He links beef scandal remarks to Eagan and critiques Miles and Carter in heated exchanges.

Colorado Gen. Miles Washington Teller Eagan United States Army Joseph W. Wham Europe Bagan Co Eagan Miles Carter

Supreme Court Decides Neely Extradition Valid for Cuba Case

The U S supreme court unanimously holds C F W Neely is subject to extradition for embezzling Cuban public funds while acting as a Cuban posts department financial agent. Justice Harlan delivers the opinion, which reviews the case and upholds the 1900 act extending extradition to foreign territories under U S control. Neely remains in custody in New York awaiting transfer to Havana. Also, the court resumes Porto Rico ship line case arguments with Senator Lindsay supporting the government.

Washington United States Supreme Court C. F Neely Cuba United States Supreme Court Spain Paris War Department Havana Frangead New York Hime i

Congressional panel skips church visit Booz hazing probe at West Point

West Point panel probing alleged Booz hazing did not attend church on Sunday but spent time visiting officers at the High lands forthright about safety matters. The inquiry focused on student activities and disciplinary actions as the committee examined calls for accountability.

West Point N. Y Congressional Committee Booz Highlands

Secretary Gage Opposes Oleomargarine Revenue Bill

Secretary Gage testified before the senate agriculture committee on January 15 regarding the oleomargarine bill. He argued the measure would be useless as a revenue producer, not needed, and if not a revenue bill it is a misnomer and objectionable on that ground.

Washington Gage Senate

Indiana Inauguration Brilliance Marks Durbin Start

Governor Elect Winfield T. Durbin was sworn in as Indiana governor in a ceremony led by Chief Justice Dowling. Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert was previously sworn in, and later Durbin hosted callers at the capitol as 5,000 electric lights illuminated the marble halls during an evening reception with ex-Governor Mount and Mrs. Mount.

Indianapolis Winfield T. Durbin Indiana Hoosier Mount Charles E. Wilson State House Capitol General Assembly of Citizens’ Committee Durbin Newton W. Gilbert Francis BE. Baker General Assembly Rev H. W. Bennett Anderson Dowling Supreme Court James E. Mount

Vanderbilt and Miss French wed in Newport ceremony

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Miss Elsie T. French were married at the Zabriskie Memorial Church of St. John the Evangelist in Newport. The Episcopal service drew New York's high society to witness the union with sunlit skies and festive streetlife.

Newport R. 1 Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Elsie T. French New York Zabriskie Memorial Church St. John the Evangelist Miss French

Tramp Takes Infant Threats as Davis Family Intervenes

In Eau Claire Wisconsin a tramp entered the Davis home and forced Mrs. Davis to prepare him a meal while menaced with violence. The hired girl alerted W J Davis, who confronted the intruder. A policeman arrived and arrested the assailant as a struggle occurred at the dining table.

Eau Claire Wis W. J. Davis Davis

Nebraska electors cast votes for McKinley and Roosevelt

Lincoln Nebraska eight electors met at the capitol yesterday afternoon and cast their vote for William McKinley for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president W R Barton chosen messenger to the electoral college with six electors offering to accompany him at their own expense

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Capitol William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt W. R. Barton

Finnish-born steelworker killed by log accident at Bergland

John Matson, a 27 year old Finnish native, was instantly killed in Sidnaw Michigan when a pine log several hundred feet long rolled onto him as he unloaded cars at G A Bergland railway yard. He had recently arrived from Dollar Bay and had worked only three days.

Sidnaw Mich John Matson G. A. Bergland Dollar Bay

Death of Peninsular Stove treasurer William H. Dwyer

William H. Dwyer of Detroit longtime treasurer of the Peninsular Stove Co died at his home Sunday night. Aged 388 years, he was born in Poughkeepsie New York in 1803 and helped run the firm since its organization by his father James D. Dwyer in 1881.

Detroit William H. Dwyer Peninsular Stove Company Poughkeepsie N. Y James D. Dwyer

Hinds County Grand Jury Indicts Indiana Contractor Gibson

Jackson Mississippi January 15 The Hinds county grand jury returned an indictment against J E Gibson a Indiana building contractor arrested weeks ago on a charge of attempting to bribe Governor Longino to secure the new state house contract Gibson is in the city on a five thousand dollar bond.

Jackson Miss Hinds County J. E. Gibson Indiana Longino Gibson

Protocol signed ends protest stance in Peking

The protocol was signed yesterday morning abandoning any plan to protest against a clause. In Iowa consolidation news, Consolidation of Iowa Banks reports that Weare and Allison banks and the Iowa Riute National have merged and will operate as Vitior numa.

Peking Iowa Banks Sioux City Weare and Allison Iowa Riute National Vitior Numa

Jury Gets Underway in Bosschieter Murder Trial

New York. The Passaic county court begins the murder trial of Walter McAlister Andrew Campbell and William Death for Jennie Bosschieter of Paterson N J. The hack driver testifies that Kerr invited the party and the four men carried a woman from Seals saloon to Lee’s place.

New York Walter T. McAlister Andrew Campbell William A. Death Jennie Bosschieter Paterson N. J Dixon Passaic County Victhi Nina Bosschieter Jonnie Bosschieter Bosschieter Jennie Dunn Schulthorpe Victoria George Kerr Kerr Seals McAlister MecAlister Campbell Death Goeffle Road Lee Lee's Rock Road Schulthorp Red Road Emley Christopher

Crime testimony details assault and disposal of victim

A courtroom narrative describes a group driving a woman after a saloon gathering, stopping near a school and river, attempting to revive her, and later disposing of the body. Witnesses recount threats, payments, and denial of involvement while implicating McAlister and Kerr in the brutal incident.

Desperate Drug Craving Leads to Violent Offer

A man in Jeffersonville offers 40 cents for cocaine and promises to give his dead body in 30 minutes as he collapses from withdrawal. The case follows a Detroit city editor and Michigan college professor fallen to drugs amid Craving woes.

Jeffersonville Ind Detroit Michigan College

Ludington Dog Warden Fiasco Draws Bondsmen ire

In Ludington Frank Wuray is the only man willing to serve as dog warden after Curtis was jailed on a serious charge. The council contemplates compelling bondsmen to remove and euthanize dogs of owners who fail to pay the tax. Tense scenes at city hall reflect the unsettled outcome.

Frank Wuray Ludington Curtis

France Defends Pope In Debates on Law of Associations

In Paris the chamber of deputies debated interpellation by M. Sembat on papal interference in French affairs. M. Waldeck Rousseau defended the pope while stating the state will enforce its laws. Government support remained strong with 420 to 5 votes and pledges to uphold the concordat.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Marcel Sembat France Pope Richard M. Waldeck-Rousseau M. Sembat East Victoriouis

Carnegie Denies Sale of Carnegie Steel to Morgan Interests

The Evening Post reports Andrew Carnegie directly denies reports that J. P. Morgan and allies planned to buy Carnegie Steel. Carnegie says the company is not for sale, will operate on its own terms, and remains open to friendly cooperation, not aggressive merger. Also notes Milwaukee road station burglary in Racine with limited losses.

New York the Evening Post Andrew Carnegie J. P. Morgan Carnegie Steel Company Carnegie Morgan Mr. Carnegie Racine Wis Milwaukee Road

Markets Report Hogs Cattle Sheep and Grain Prices

Chicago markets show day receipts for hogs 41 000 cattle 23 000 and sheep 25 000 with ranges across grades. East Buffalo quotes include cattle hogs and veal with tops and movers in the 5.40 8.25 range for cattle and 5.27 5.30 for hogs while St Louis notes No 2 red wheat around 72 75 cents and corn around 36 37 cents.

Chicago Cattie East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis Bbc Milwaukee Grain Board of Trade

Wealthy Citizens Liable to Be Forced to Kill Non-Tax-Vaying Dogs

Ludington Michigan January 15 William Rath and O Wilcox two prominent and wealthy elders face measures for failing to fund dog tax actions tied to enforcement. The report notes they may be compelled to fulfill penalties or related duties under the local dog tax scheme.

Ludington, Mich William Rath Wilcox Eldvens

Port Washington theft trial turns on 10-year-old arrestee

Sheboygan reports Joseph Jankoskey aged 10 was arrested at West Bend for stealing a horse and buggy from a Port Washington livery stable. He was brought back to Sheboygan and jailed awaiting trial. Cincinnati notes Bishop Hartzell, in America since the last Methodist conference, leaving for Africa aboard the Majestic from New York on January 24.

Sheboygan Wis Joseph Jankoskey West Bend Port Washington Cincinnati Hartzell America Africa He Kalle New York Majestic

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