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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1902

Page

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Hopkins Beats Harrison to Lead State Central Committee

In Springfield on June 18 the Democratic state convention nominated the state ticket led by Clerk John L. Pickering and reelected John I Hopkins as chairman after a fierce contest with Carter H. Torrison. Hopkins and Harrison clashed repeatedly amid feisty caucus debates and heated floor fights.

Springfield Supreme Court John L. Pickering George W. Duddleaton Chicago Anson J. Miss Hilleboro State University Julia Holmes Smith J. A. White Urleans Paxton Monmouth Third John M. Taker Sullivan St. Nicholas Harrison Hopkins Iferricon Tater Harrison Thomas J. McNally Wee Tie Mlntform Hillard Jr Dunlop Duddleston John Cuneo B.C. Pennell Coles County Cuneo Pennell Lawrence Springer Lincoln W. J. Bryan Phil

Hopkins Wins Narrowly in Convention Platform Debate

Hopkins won easily on the adoption of the majority report with 62 to 57. The platform denounces trusts, favors antitrust enforcement, calls for tariff revision, civil service reform, and municipal ownership, and pledges independence for the Philippines once a stable government is in place.

Sinote Philippines Cuba McKinley John T. Altgeld Congress

Wealthiest Clergyman Hoffman Dies at 74

Plattsburg New York June 18 Rev Eugene Augustus Hoffman dean of the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church died yesterday at age seventy four. He was described as the wealthiest clergyman in the world and noted for his modest retire ment and lifelong devotion to spreading Christian doctrine. Born in New York he became dean in 1879 after a career of wealth and vigor.

Plattsburg, N. Y Eugene Augustus Hoffman General Theological Sennary Protestant Episcopal Church Mr. Hoffman Ife New York General Theological Seminary Hubbardston Mich Hoggerman Ile Howard W. Tilton Council Bluffs T Howard W. Tilton

Race War at Eldorado In Illinois Colored Citizens Targeted

The Eldorado affair sees a race conflict since May 29 with a mob attacking the colored normal and industrial institute. Homes are stoned warnings issued to leave and shots fired at night. Several families displaced and churches attacked as white residents fear labor for new mines. Governor Yates asked to provide protection.

Carbondale, Ill Eldorado Uils Colored Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee, Ala Charles Nunn W. J. Gibbons Mary Oliver William Gibbons Nancy Allen Peter Green African Methodist Church Yates

Desperate battles and mass homestead rush reported

A series of armed confrontations between officers and criminals near Indianapolis ends with shot injuries to Captain Hyland and Officer Bell. Elsewhere 1000 men cross the ceded Port Hall line at Pocatello in a dash for homesteads and minerals, while a Michigan butcher vanishes after leaving his shop.

E Hyland Fulton Market Hyland Wee Ehet Bell Tilland Hiemieron Henderson Frank Sedges Alberta Toth Sedges Pocatello Ita Port Hall

London Rumor of Plot Against King Edward Stirring City

sensational London rumor claims a plot to assassinate King Edward, with Scotland Yard reticent and royal travels amid confirmations and denials. The piece lists various unrelated notices from Milwaukee to Nebraska, including drownings, misfortunes, and political shifts.

Markets Report from Chicago and Buffalo June 17

Quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade show mixed wheat and corn prices with July and September futures. Live stock in East Buffalo and Milwaukee notes firm wheat, dull cattle and steady to higher hogs, with local price ranges provided for beef, pork and lamb.

Chicago Board of Trade DUONG Gbaekke Dineae Epcece Ucks Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Milwaukee

Kipling's Rottingdean action fuels local uproar at aunt's house

London reports Kipling dispersed a mob threatening Lady Burne-Jones at Rottingdean Sussex on June 2. He shut the drill hall he donated, condemning the attack while avoiding comment on the banner protest. The incident rattles the town amid Kipling’s stern rebuke.

London Rudyard Kipling Rottingdean Sussex Tie Rifle Brigade Kipling

Farmer’s Daughter Prize Sparks Rumor in Kansas Wheat Field

In Wichita a farmer announced his 500 acre wheat crop would be cut by the fastest harvester. He offered his one year old daughter as a prize to the top worker, inviting many suitors including Willis Rodway of Llinegis. Rumors swirled as reporters declined to confirm details.

Wichita Kan James Woolsey Willis Rodway Llinegis Anna Woolsey Pratt Woolsey Tavin Anun

Two Sheep Herder Slain in West of Casper

A gang attacked a sheep camp fifty miles west of Casper Sunday night killing Fred Kassahan and mortally wounding Dan Ferris both camp workers. Earlier Ferris and Kassahan argued with Tom Murphy. Murphy vowed to return with help to “clean out” the camp.

Casper Wye Here Fred Kassahan Dan Ferris Ferris W Kassahan Tom Murphy Murphy Kassahan Perris

Debate Over Cuban Policy and Ireland Echoes in London

London observers urge the United States to grant Cuba economic justice to avoid turmoil across the Florida Straits. Conservatives press for policy that preserves American prestige and markets. In naval notes, the Admiralty discusses armor and ammunition speeds amid modern projectile armor debates.

Cuba Straits of Florida Republic United States Spain America Washington Ireland

Shocking Death of Ployd Baldwin in Bay City Street Car

In Bay City Michigan on a Saturday a young businessman Ployd B K Baldwin was killed by a street car. His mother Mrs Baldwin who already mourned her daughter’s death suffered a collapse upon learning the news and was left heartbroken as the family awaited the arrival of her sons.

Bay City Mich Ployd Baldwin

Double Murder Their Crime Ilyatteville Neb

James Gorman and his sister in law Mrs. Thomas C. Gorman are arrested on murder charges after the body of Thomas Gorman, a wealthy cattle owner, is found buried in the ranch garden. The couple had been selling property and fled with Mrs Gorman’s daughter, pursued by Sheriff Hale who arrested them near Cody. The case follows reports of disappearance two weeks prior and frantic efforts to escape.

Ilyatteville Neb James Gorman Wndow Thomas C. Gorman Thomas Gorman

Honorary Juris Doctor Degree Granted to Cleveland

The Augustinian College of St. Thomas of Villanova conferred the first US honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence on ex President Cleveland during commencement and a new monastery dedication. Cleveland urged equality in education and government balanced honors across Protestant and Catholic institutions. Muscatine workers strike over packing orders. plant to move to St Louis. In Oklahoma City a land dispute ends in Johnson's death after McMichael is fatally shot. Perpignan reports four days of snowfall. Illinois Democrats nominate Pillburn for representative. Cloronsaint Marie sees minor shocks in earthquake activity. Minneapolis indicts Mayor Ames for bribery. bail set at five thousand.

Philadelphia United States Republic of Education Vollege St. Thomas of Villanova Princeton University Perpignan France John D. Pillburn Illinois Cloron-Sante Marie Missouri de Armond Minneapolis Ames Offerig

Schwab denies purchase of Cramp shipyard

President Schwab of United States Steel denies having bought the Cramp shipyard. A.J. Weiss’ right hand was blown off by a giant tire cracker explosion in Chicago. The Spanish American treaty of friendship will not be ready for conclusion before autumn.

President Schwab United States Steel Corporation Cramp A. J. Weiss Chicago

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