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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
1
Washington report recalls Gen. Russell A. Alger's sudden death at 45 minutes past midnight from edema of the lungs amid years of heart disease. The veteran Civil War officer and former governor, secretary of war, and McKinley aide died at his Washington home after a storied career, with funeral planned in Detroit.
Milwaukee prints a long interview with General Alger made in Detroit on March 4 1900 detailing his resignation from McKinley’s cabinet and later Senate election. He says he offered to resign thrice during the Spanish American War but McKinley refused to remove him and would quit the presidency before Alger left. He recalls spring 1809 discussions to run for the United States Senate.
General Alger recounts a clash with President McKinley over a Michigan senate race. He describes Hobart’s telegram urging action at West End Long Branch and the president’s embarrassment. Alger resigns as secretary of war after declining to withdraw from the McMillan contest, citing McKinley’s lack of backbone.
The House voted to abolish all eighteen federal pension agencies and centralize pension payments in Washington. The pension appropriation bill carrying $188 million was approved amid firm opposition from agency statesmen. Senate adjourned in memory of Senator Alger whose death was announced.
Congressman John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee urges a rule to dock members daily salary for each day of absence. A Nashville lawyer and five time congressman, Gaines is known as a sharp stump speaker in the South.
Kansas City January 25 Theodore Shonts responded to press questions about his resignation as chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission and president of the Panama railroad and steamship line. He said the resignations include the railroad post and that the canal work is organized and will proceed under chief engineer Stevens with his approval.
In a public remark, Shonts dismissed claims that red tape hindered the canal commission. He said government caution is understandable, denied friction with other departments, and asserted he organized engineering and executive efforts, bringing order from confusion. He also mocked Varilla’s critique of French vs American canal theories with a laugh.
He traveled to Kansas City in his private car with George H. Ross the general superintendent and vice president of the Clover Leaf route.
In Trenton on January 25 Senator Hutchinson and Assemblymen Barber and Bork opened a joint session to ballot for a United States senator but adjourned as no quorum was present. The daily ritual continues until a senator is elected amid party stalemate. A separate note reports Mrs William Allen of Lexington Kentucky died at 60 after a lifetime hobby of riding streetcars.
Uriah Culbert a former state senator dies in Michigan City Indiana at age 100. Born in Allegheny County New York in 1985 he worked in the lumber business at Muskegon Michigan and long served as a marine contractor.
Clarence Beichley an engineer employed by the Illinois traction system was electrocuted in Litchfield Illinois while attempting to remove a supposed dead wire.
Chicago markets show receipts of about 24000 hogs and 20000 cattle with prices 5 to 10 higher. Light hogs 86 30 to 86 72, mixed packers 86 50 to 86 75, heavy shipping grades 86 44 to 86 60, beves 64 00 to 87 00, natives and western cattle firm, lambs steady to firm. Market notes reflect strong demand and higher futures outlook.
A brief note from John A. Babcock of Chicago Illinois invites timely contact and offers a square ideal for discussion with the recipient. The message signals readiness to engage promptly.
Washington January 25 The Navy releases the full text of the Kingston Jamaica exchange between Rear Admiral Davis and Governor Swettenham. It shows a six man guard for archives and a second detachment of ten to twenty relief workers for wreckage. Fifty armed men landed to quell a penitentiary mutiny. The governor was absent at King’s House. escort followed.
In a letter Admiral Dewey opposes transferring Hartford from Annapolis to New York for the New York Nautical school. Dewey says the flagship should remain at the naval academy as a sacred relic for future midshipmen. Navy officials indicate the transfer request will be denied.
About 60,000 textile workers in Philadelphia are slated for a 10 to 15 percent wage increase. The Upholstery Manufacturing association, representing most local firms, announced the schedule will take effect February 1, covering all branches of the trade.
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