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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
1
Washington reports show the state department avoiding involvement in the European dispute over U S war with Spain. Lord Cranborne’s parliament statement is praised, yet further details are considered risky to public harmony.
In Washington on January 22 the Philippine tariff bill dominated nearly three hours of debate. Lodge opened for the majority while Rawlins urged the minority substitute promising independence once a stable government is in place. Other members argued against current policy.
The senate in executive session confirmed Francis B. Baker of Indiana as United States circuit judge for the Seventh judicial circuit.
Belleville area report: Mrs Anna Engelage fought off Henry White who broke into her home and threatened to kill her baby. She grabbed a hatchet and struck White, knocking him down, then fled with her child as White barricaded himself and was later taken into custody. Physicians fear for her recovery.
Lincoln Neb Jan 22 The weeklong session in Lincoln features the University of Nebraska agricultural students meeting Monday evening and continues through Friday with gatherings of the state board of agriculture Nebraska Dairy men association Swine Breeders and Fine Stock Breeders Veterinary Medical association Duroc Jersey Breeders State Farmers Institute Poultry association and Nebraska Irrigation association Visitors come from across Nebraska and neighboring states for poultry and dairy product exhibits.
Mrs I W Petley of Kenosha visited a sick friend at Zion Dr Dowies settlement on Friday. She was forcibly removed from the house where her cousin Harry Ruby lay injured by a railroad accident and bruised in the confrontation. Petley plans to seek damages.
An advertisement proclaims Royal Baking Powder to be purest and strongest, free from alum and ammonia, and suitable for wholesome food. It credits Royal Baking Powder Co. at 100 William St, New York.
A representative of the Associated Press reports that nearly all English-U.S. freight lines agreed to form a high-rate pool, except one London firm. Fifteen withdrawals threaten the plan, mostly Liverpool and Glasgow firms. The effort to unite White Star Atlantic transport and others is in doubt, with London to decide main points.
An interview with a New York steamship agent asserting a plan to control world shipping was declared untrue. It was noted he lacked access to private cable dispatches guiding negotiations. J Pierpont Morgan is described as an intermediary, no more significant than other American railroad interests consulted during the talks.
Three Michigan counties Perrien Cass and Van Buren search for Frank Bolt an escaped violent lunatic from Kalamazoo asylum He vanished prompting a wide area search Bolt was last seen entering a barn near Dowagiac and the barn burned soon after patrols continued toward Berrien County with a farm barn ten miles"}
Firefighters report Downgivae burned to the ground after an alleged arson by an insane man Friday night. Bolt was later seen in Brown township moving east of Renton Harbor. He entered Calvin Higbee’s house but fled before authorities could be notified.
At the Tubor Glove company and Kalamazoo Knitting works on Fourth and Clybourn streets fire broke out in the fourth floor stitching room. About 150 to 200 workers were guided by President Froecel to form a steady line and descend the stairs, preventing a panic and possible loss of life. Loss totals 25 000 dollars, insured in Bloomington Illinois. Also notes a Chism murder trial suspect testifying with calm, and Chicago moves to honor Admiral Sehley with city hall closure.
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat corn oats and rye with varied open high and close figures. Livestock prices in Chicago East Buffalo and St Louis sections include hogs cattle and sheep ranges with noted receipts and market shifts.
Jan 22 special reports that Roosevelt's entry resembles a new administration with many veterans bound for reappointment while foes seek to block. Congress and Senate confirmations loom as office seekers swarm Capitol Hill. Proctor proposes civil war veteran retirement reform expanding promotions and discretionary retirements. The piece also notes busy senators from West Virginia Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania hosting many constituents seeking appointments. It discusses the so called McClellan Democracy led by George B. McClellan and his influence within the Democratic caucus.
Disjointed report notes hunting in Indian Territory forbidden due to abuse of privilege. Veteran soldier J W Plunkett faces death sentence but reportedly surrenders a bayonet point for clemency. Senator Gallinger proposes a district vivisection prohibition in Columbia. a hotel fire at Hambleton lumber camp in West Virginia claims seven lives.
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