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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
1
Reports say a massive earthquake struck Chilpancingo Guerrero causing extensive destruction. Authorities fear hundreds of deaths with many injured as the parish church and telegraph offices collapsed and rescue work begins across the stricken area.
Ludington Mich Jan 18 the steam er No 3 ran aground at the harbor mouth with a crew of thirty five and nine passengers four women all saved by breeches buoy through rough seas over 200 feet to shore Captain Dority says rudder stock twisted and steering gear failed Engineer Williams stayed in the engine room until driven out by water Passengers named W W Archibald E W Seymour E C Flaherty Joseph Norris Anna Johnston Mrs Brenenstein W A Gastier and wife A A Seibert Captain Joseph Reid of Sarnia will lead wrecking of steamer No 8 Calm weather needed for three days to free vessel lone hope for release appears dim
Fire discovered on the Clover Leaf bridge west of Ramsey late Wednesday night by Rev. B. Hollock, just in time to prevent a major wreck. The incident occurred near Pana Illinois and halted traffic as firefighters responded to the blaze. Police investigated the scene for cause and safety officials cleared the bridge after cooling repairs.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a treatment for female diseases. It claims to regulate periods stop unhealthy drains heal inflammation and ulceration and cure female weakness. The note includes a testimonial from Mrs. Cooke of Hastings Ontario praising the medicines and private confidential correspondence with Dr. Pierce.
The Commercial Traveler reports a costly bridge on the Clover Leaf road wrecked beyond use. The bridge crew is at work, repairs underway while traffic is diverted to Pennsylvania lines, with thousands of dollars in losses noted.
Caracas dispatch reports General Matos, leader of the revolution, has naval control while Castro's fleet avoids engagement. Government forces guard coasts to hinder arms landings, with a notable debarkation of arms on January 9 near Taepan where General Riera was landed safely.
Thomas Harbin, aged 12, died in Tacoma on Thursday. He was a member of the Maryland constitutional convention, a Civil War Union regimental colonel from Missouri, twice mayor of St Joseph, Missouri, and a notable figure in Nebraska railroad and banking circles.
George Dixon and Joe Tipman fought twenty rounds to a draw before the Eureka Athletic club in Baltimore Maryland last night. A separate report from South Bend Indiana states James B Mather confessed to a murder near Muskegon Michigan over twenty years ago and investigators believe his account may be true. He had been confined to an insane asylum in Logansport Indiana after the confession was made to officers while visiting his home in Elkhart Indiana.
Des Moines Iowa January 18 Governor Shaw released 473 prisoners in the last two years as clemency. The disclosure shows 22 murder convicts freed and thousands of others across statutory offenses fraud manslaughter forgery perjury embezzlement burglary robbery and larceny. The governor limited access to records citing reform aims.
Bert Decker of Tuscola Illinois has tamed two wolves and trained them for hunting. The wolves outrun dogs and catch rabbits by lifting them in the air with their mouths. They return when called and are already influencing other sportsmen to train wolves for hunting.
Detroit January 18. James Fahey regained consciousness after seventy two hours in an unconscious state at Emergency hospital. He recognized his daughter at the bedside and spoke clearly recalling the street car collision. He complained of chest and lung pain but doctors entertain hopes for recovery.
At the Waukon court opening Judge Fellows directs the grand jury to examine strict mulet law observance. Marshals from all county cities testifying before the panel as saloonkeepers show limited compliance, prompting widespread interest and anxiety.
Work began Thursday on Union Pacific new shops in Omaha after city contracts gained mayoral and council approval. The project outlines an expenditure near 1 million dollars for the facilities and related development.
A Budapest dispatch reports Baron Paul Bouravlinis and Baron Lassens will depart Budapest in February with a strong unit of recruits bound for the Transvaal.
A large Lancaster meeting of leaf tobacco dealers and cigar manufacturers adopted resolutions protesting a proposed reduction in duties or regulations affecting tobacco trade. The item notes a large attendance and strong opposition to the policy change.
The notice lists Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York, identifying a historical business address.
Chicago journalist Bigelow says the Prince Henry visit will have little political effect and that the US and Germany could clash within six months. He argues German aristocracy hates Chicago commerce, making friction likely despite cordial official ties. He predicts war if tensions rise and notes personal visits do not shape policy.
The article recalls Bigelow praising Prince Henry and the visit as historic, notes Republican splits over negro suffrage and possible state representation changes, and reports on Hawaiian politics with Parker and Kawanakoa. It also covers new members’ behavior in Congress, cold Washington weather, and other brief notes.
Senate hearing on the American Isthmi an Ship Canal company proposal for a sea level canal via the Darien route. Witnesses describe a five mile tunnel 202 feet clear with water thirty five feet deep and electric trolley propulsion. Project cost estimated at 75 to 90 million dollars with government paying half. terms to be set after initial work. They claim granite reliability and wall lining as backup. No rights of way or government concessions secured.
Reports from 2000 indicate subsidies would total $1,072,000 annually across American and foreign bases. The figure reflects commitments tied to base support programs and related fiscal allocations.
Washington January 18 The special committee of Democratic representatives held an extended session to frame a report for an upcoming caucus. Henry of Texas proposed that caucus cannot define policies against a national platform and that policy remains binding until the next convention. Chairman Richardson of Tennessee said no final results were reached and no announcement would be made pending agreement. The sentiment favored avoiding a strict declaration before questions are presented in the house.
The Supreme Court will hear Osaki Mankichi's manslaughter case on April 14. He, a Japanese resident, was convicted by a jury in Hawaii during the transitional period before territorial government was established. The case raises an insular constitutional question.
The house agricultural committee toured a battering factory near Washington to observe the production of this article and gain a practical understanding of its manufacture.
A new $300,000 shoe factory in Torreon Mexico is completed. Twelve Brockton Massachusetts shoemakers arrive to teach local workers how to operate the machinery.
Washington January 183 The senate commerce committee authorized a favorable report on Senator Frye s ship subsidy bill The report prepared by Frye cites aims to make the United States maritime power in Asia the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean and to boost trade with South American republics It notes amendments including allowing iron or steel ships and reducing bounty totals It argues subsidies are needed to overcome higher US shipbuilding costs and wages and to transfer shipbuilding to the United States while maintaining international obligations
Markets show hog receipts around 82 000 with prices from 4 70 to 6 50 for packing grades. Cattle receipts near 2500 with steers priced up to 8 50 and cows to 4 65. sheep and lambs range 2 25 to 5 90. East Buffalo dealers report mixed cattle hog and lamb quotes with sturdy to lower tones and several price bands across grades.
Frederick Pell and three companions in Racine Wisconsin donated twenty six square inches of their skin to save Theodore Faigle's arm and face after a kettle scalding left Faigle severely burned. The grafting procedure was deemed necessary to heal his wounds.
In Joliet Illinois Judge Small ruled that grain in transit housed at the Union elevator could not be taxed by local authorities. The case tested whether the $77 810 worth of grain was subject to assessment and the court sided with the elevators.
In Kenosha Henry Weismann an attorney declared insane in county court has appealed to the heretofore eminent court. He claims many of the eighty eight petition signers owed him money and seek to deprive him of liberty to thwart collection. The Montrose brought Boer prisoners to Bermuda. The Pan American conference at Mexico City adopts arbitration and The Hague. Fulton Bank Mo closes. cashier disappears.
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