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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
1
Des Moines Jan 16 John H Gear was formally elected to succeed himself in the United States Senate. House vote stood 81 to 34 for Gen Fred White with 12 Senate and 19 House votes for him. Another joint assembly vote is set for tomorrow.
Across the Cape front reports claim Sir Charles Warren with eleven thousand men has crossed the Tugela and taken a strong position north of the river. Proclamations by President Kruger and Boer leaders urge burghers to the front as news speaks of delays, setbacks, and mounting troop movements amid the Ladysmith crisis.
London reports from Pietermaritzburg that Ladysmith garrison’s bravery depresses Boer morale. Telegraphic notes say Boer losses exceed British, with some forces trekking north and wagons bearing dead and wounded passing through Dundee. Boer actions include burning public buildings as they retreat.
The U S Supreme Court reversed a federal circuit ruling in Holt v Indiana Manufacturing Co and remanded to dismiss the suit for taxing patent rights as the amount involved was under two dollars. The decision clarifies Indiana power to tax patent rights in a minor case.
John and George O'Brien of Beaver Island endured sixteen years of mutual silence. They shared work in a cooper shop and slept and ate together despite the feud. A sixteenth year apart ended when John called for help after falling through ice, prompting George to seek aid instead of offering his hand.
From Manila dated January 15, General John Clates reports troops operating around Lake Taal as insurgents retreat south. Colonel Hayes with the Fourth cavalry reaches Lipa where Spanish prisoners are held, while Colonel Anderson’s Thirty eighth infantry captures Talisay with little resistance. Major Cheatham’s Thirty seventh battalion moves toward Sanablo dispersing 400 insurgents as the cavalry presses the pursuit toward Alumines. A Third cavalry troop loses two men and wounds three near San Fernando de la Union on January 12.
At least eighteen states represented at the UMWA convention in Masonic hall as the wage question dominates, with West Virginia seeking 15 cents more per ton and Ohio asking for 20 cents plus in several districts. Kansas also discussed a large increase amid the talks.
The U S supreme court ruled the Newfoundland seizure was warranted but not forfeiture. The vessel is returned to its owners with no damages or costs awarded.
A mass meeting in Houghton Michigan gathered citizens from South Lake Linden Grover Linwood and Tamarack City to pursue incorporation as a village. The five communities, with about 5000 people, lack street lights water works police and other urban services. The Calumet and Hecla company runs mills smelters and docks in the area and has previously opposed incorporation. Roberts Committee Holds a Session. Washington January 16 the Roberts committee met in executive session and adjourned until tomorrow.
In a three hour session senators Beveridge Bacon Pettigrew and Wolcott clash on Philippine policy. Berry rejects trustee view of Americans in the Philippines while Pettigrew attacks the administration. Wolcott defends troops and cautions against insurgent influence.
Wolcott critiques Beveridge on charity and notes growing wealth in a global era. Philippine controversy features Hoar defense against anti imperial labels and Barrett's charges about his 4 000 speech influencing rebellion. Senate activity centers on Philippine debate and a pure food bill amid district business and interstate commerce report release.
Miss Frankie Koenig sues B. C. Highee of Highee & Bunge for 5000 alleging breach of promise after a May wedding was planned in Minneapolis. The defendant, a prominent LaCrosse lawyer, allegedly postponed marriage by sending a messenger with a health excuse and counterclaims include social damage and education expenses. The case, with Koenig aged 21 younger than Highee, proceeds before Judge Wyman.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway will spend 1.5 million dollars to straighten and shorten its Indiana line ahead of cutting the St. Louis to Cincinnati schedule from nine to eight hours. Four thousand workers will rebuild track, with the Willow valley tunnel lengthening to reduce grades and curves. a second tunnel east of Mitchell is lowered. Twenty five contracts cover major track work, altering routes and right of way.
Snow across northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night boosts winter logging prospects. Cumberland and Manawa report relief for sawmill men and log jobs, reducing risk of a hardwood famine and enabling solid winter work.
New York jury heard testimony linking Roland B. Molineux to a motive in the Barnet cyanide deaths as it relates to the Adams murder case. Witnesses described Molineux’s alleged use of poison and his hatred for rivals, with Cheseborough relation highlighted and a photo comparison shown to a witness.
A Des Moines court case unfolds with the district attorney alleging Blanche Chesebrough, later Mrs Molineux, was involved with another man before marriage. He argues that letters and poison-package notes link Molineux to Barnet, aiming to prove motive and guilty knowledge across connected cases.
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