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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1900

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Relief near Tien Tsin as Seymour force hits Peking route

June 27 dispatches report Admiral Seymour's relief column about ten miles from Tien-Tsin after a hard march from Peking. The force, including 130 US marines and Major Littleton Waller, faced heavy Chinese and Boxers while repulsing a prior assault and awaiting further support.

Chefoo Associated Press Amercans Tien-Tsin Admiral Seymour Peking Seymour Kempff Fowler Cheefoo Littleton Waller United States Kemptt Kemyi Taku Me¢ ‘Alla

Made His Brother a Convict.

After thirty years apart the case linked Smith Crane and his brother Peter Crane. In Belleville a deputy marshal summoned A. J. Nichols and Smith Crane to San Francisco court where a man impersonating Smith Crane faced trial. Smith Crane identified the prisoner as his long-lost brother and testified that convicted him of perjury, sentencing him to San Quentin.

Belleville Mis Smith Peter Crane United States A. J. Nichols Ilney Smith Crane Francisco San Quentin

Treasury Again Calls Banks for Five Million Deposits

The secretary of the treasury announces a third call on depository banks for 5,000,000 held as deposits to be returned to the treasury by July 16.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Treasury

Rear End Collision Injures Two On Depew Terminal

In Buffalo on June 27 a rear end freight collision at the Depew Terminal railroad injured engineer Frank W. Ormsbie and fireman William H. Green early in the morning.

Buffalo N. Y Depew Terminal Frank W. Ormsbie Wil Ram FH. Green

Boxer Pam Sharkey Loses To Gus Ruhlin In Coney Island Bout

In Coney Island on June 27 Pam Sharkey suffered a decisive defeat to Gus Ruhlin, the first loss of his pugilistic career. The match took place in the arena amid a charged crowd as Ruhlin dominated the bout.

Seasiae Athletic Club Big Gus Btuhlin Ohio Coney Island N. Y Pam Sharkey Chicago John A. Klussell Elgin Porto Rico United States District Court Kohlsant Willis McKinley Charles Buell Russell Washington

Unveiling of the Dewey Gun planned in Three Oaks

Three Oaks Michigan readies for the Dewey cannon unveiling tomorrow with Miss Helen Gould and General Russell Alger as guests. Alger will welcome Miss Gould and Dr Barton will speak on Peace and War victories. A 250 voice chorus and orchestra will perform as the canopy falls in a star shape.

Three Oaks Mich Helen Gould Russell A. Alger General Alger Gould Michigan Barton W. BR. Chamberlain Chicago

Cape Colony Pacified After Last Rebel Surrenders

Lord Roberts reports the final rebel force in Cape Colony north of the Orange River surrendered on June 20. Commandant DeVilliers led about 220 men with 280 horses, 18 wagons, 260 rifles and 100000 rounds. Baden-Powell notes pacification proceeding in Rustenberg. In Minneapolis, Daniel Darling of a tax title firm admits stealing over 5000 dollars from the county auditor’s office and will repay after arrest in New Rich Mond Wisconsin.

London War Office Lord Roberts Pretoria Charles Warren Cape Colony Orange River DeVilliers Baden-Powell Rustenberg Minneapolis County Auditor's State Examiner Daniel Darling Darling New Richmond Wis

Death of Mrs. Cassaday, Wisconsin Chief Justice’s Wife

Madison report notes Mrs. J pf Cassaday wife of the state supreme court chief justice died at 1 30 yesterday morning following unspecified illness. The president justice attended the funeral arrangements.

Madison, Wis J. Pf. Cassaday State Supreme Court

Market Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices and Receipts

Daily market report shows hogs with estimated receipts of 7,000 and varied prices from 4.25 to 5.27 for different lots. Cattle receipts 3,000 with steers from 4.50 to 5.80 and cows 2.50 to 4.60. sheep receipts 7,000 with western lambs at 5.60 to 6.75 and native lambs 5.00 to 6.50. East Buffalo reports 20 cattle, 6 hog cars, and 5 sheep cars with mixed prices. St. Louis and Milwaukee grain notes follow with minor commodity price shifts.

Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today Michigan

Democrats Face Veiled Rivalries at Kansas City Convention

Delegates arrive from New York including John J. Witzgerald and Jacob Ruppert Jr seeking free silver limits avoidance. Sterling Price promotes Sulzer for president and a New York ticket, while convention hall work proceeds amid hustling to set temporary officers. Prohibition and woman suffrage anchor the Illinois slate as the gathering closes.

New York Kansas City John J. Witzgerald Kings County Jacob Ruppert, Jr New York City Ruppert Sterling Price Paris Tex Representative Sulzer Price New Yorker Sulzer Democratic National Committee The Star D. A. Rose Milwaukee Charles N. Thomas Colorado Rose National Committee

Alschuler Nominated for Governor on Second Ballot

At the Democratic state convention in Springfield Walter Watson opened the gathering. After credentials delays the second ballot produced Walter Alschuler of Aurora as the gubernatorial nominee with strong cheers and party unity evident throughout the hall. Delegates-at-large and alternates to the national convention were also announced.

Springfield Alschuler Walter Watson Mount Vernon State Central Committee I. W. Taylor St. Pauls Episcopal Church Watson State Committee E Elmore W. Wurst Rock Island John M. Rapp Fairfield William J. Roach Chicago Lawrence Stringer Lincoln John A. Logan Elgin Hurst Bryan United States Altgeld Mayor Harrison Chiago Ben T. Cable A. S. Trade A. R. Williams Carmi White County Edward Cohen Charles Verne Adlai B. Stevenson Bloomington George W. Fithian Newton Jasper County John C. Schubert Edward JL. Clover Morris Adam Ortseifen Samuel Alschuler Aurora Nicholas B. Worthington Peoria Alfred Orendorff Ortseifen Orendorf Worthington Charles K. Ladd Harrison

Major Willard reports on Chicago river canal impact

Major Willard United States engineer reports approved by Acting Secretary Meikelsohn findings favor canal use with no mandatory flow limits. He notes pilots adapt well and current remains slow though canal bridge shows two and a quarter miles per hour. Wilson endorses continued observation by sanitary district and Willard.

Chicago Major Willard United States Washington Meikelsohn War Department Willard Alimont Sanitary District Engineering Department Chicnago Canal Wilson

Canadian Steel Company Plans $25 Million Plant Near Welland

Chicago June 27. Reports circulate about a major iron and steel plant to be built near Welland Ontario on the Welland canal. The Canadian Steel Company has capital stock of 18 million with about 7 million in bonds, totaling 25 million in securities. 200 acres have been acquired and the first stock call of 25 percent has been issued. The plant will use Welland water power and sit amid a natural gas belt. Main offices will be in Toronto Beloit Wis.

Chicago Welland Welland Canal Ontario Toronto New York Pittsburg PL Bs Hinckley Canadian Steel Company Canada Atlantic Lake Ontario St. Lawrence Niagara Falls Niagara Peninsula

Wabash Directors Declared 3 Per Cent Debenture Payout

The directors of the Wabash railroad yesterday declared the regular semi annual disbursement of 3 per cent on the debenture A bonds.

New York Wabash Railroad

Noted Fargo Brothers Leader T. Lenton Fargo Dies in New York

New York June 27. T Lenton Fargo brother of J C Fargo president of American Express and of William C Fargo founder of Wells Fargo Express died at his home in the city aged 67 years.

New York

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