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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
1
Reports from multiple cities recount a catastrophic flood in West Virginia. Estimates vary from 50 to over 100 deaths with millions in property losses. Relieved from Vivian to North Fork, rescuers describe a tidal flood devouring mines and homes while coal firms assist affected workers.
In Ypsilanti Michigan a society young man accused of bluffing struck a prominent Normal senior in a bookstore after a dispute tied to the expulsion of Miss Laura Watters of Marlette for attending an intercollegiate field day at Hillsdale against faculty orders. The incident followed tensions from the campus controversy.
Mr. K. E. Fricke of Petersburg reports his wife used Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription during pregnancy and after, noting improved sleep appetite and a nine and a half pound baby who is healthy at six months. He praises the remedy's dent in nerves and maternity strength and mentions the free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer.
In a three year period an incident unfolded when a Ypsilantian learned a senior class member claimed he said the Marlette co ed deserved her sentence. He visited the senior’s home seeking explanation and a fight erupted after words.
Portage Wisconsin June 27 Passenger train No 22 on the St Paul road plunged through an open draw bridge into the canal. Engineer Wash Snow three decades on the rails and a famed northwest figure was instantly killed after 38 years of service and over 1 500 000 miles.
The Texas supreme court at Austin ruled that the state has no interest in mineral lands sold to actual settlers from the school land domain. The decision ends a major oil industry controversy sparked by the oil discovery.
From Havana on June 27 the governor general’s condition is reported improved and authorities indicate the attack likely caused only a light wound. The report notes the incident as under investigation and mentions security measures.
West bound Wabash No. 3 train plunged a thirty foot embankment five miles east of Logansport Indiana. Fourteen people were killed and forty two injured. The accident followed a sudden washout of a stone culvert. The list of the severely hurt includes John Williamson Jas Cruse and Walter Laidlaw among others with several Italian nationals named.
Bertha Ross, once a society belle, eloped with Gustave Troth seven years ago and married him. Their marriage failed and she moved to Chicago with her daughter Bernardine. Troth retrieved the child, and she later returned to Mattoon to visit. She seized the girl and fled with him, heading toward the far west.
Lawrence Kansas on June 27 representative-at-large Scott says he does not deny a future governor bid but believes his congressional duties require him to remain in Congress for now. He adds a candidacy for congressman-at-large will be pursued when the proper time comes.
St Paul Nebraska June 27 County Judge Smith has declared the Nebraska curfew law unconstitutional. A week earlier four young women from prominent families were arrested after a night carousal and detained for being out late, but the law has now been upheld as legal.
Ottumwa Iowa June 27 Thomas Callingwood 19 adjudged insane and ordered taken to Mount Pleasant Hospital. He quit work due to excessive cigarette use and mental decline, not becoming violent until Monday.
Findlay Ohio report from June 27 notes a section gang on the Healthmore and Ohio line tore up a newly paved street at North, triggering repairs and city caution.
A mob of about 200 people including merchants and prominent locals charged the workmen, drove them from the street and pelted them with stones and clubs in a violent confrontation.
General Maximo Gomez has left for New York by way of Tampa to meet with Dr. Thomas Estrada Palma, the former Cuban revolutionary representative in the United States.
President Elliot announced a gift from J. P. Morgan of New York totaling over 1,000,000 dollars for three new Harvard Medical School buildings at the Cambridge alumni dinner.
Sadie BE Hite sued Bartholemew Cullen for breach of promise seeking 5000 damages after a four year courtship. The jury could not agree with five for the plaintiff and seven for the defendant. The dispute centered on religious differences Roman Catholic Cullen and Protestant Hite.
Miss Kate Merrifield daughter of Hon George Merrifield Mishawaka and principal of a South Bend school taught for twenty five years. She traveled eight miles daily to her post and never missed a day. Her long commute endured stages mule cars and even blizzards as transportation evolved.
The Chicago and Indianapolis syndicate bought the French Lick Springs hotel property in Indiana for 380000 dollars and plans improvements to reach a total investment of about 1000000 dollars. The buyers include Mayor Thomas T. Taggart of Indianapolis Crawford Fairbanks Livingston P. Dickinson Henry A. Hickman K W Krontzinger Charles Murdock and Daniel P. Erwin from various cities.
Concord New Hampshire June 27 The annual visit of Christian Scientists to the city home of Mary Baker G Eddy founder of Christian Science took place Tuesday Mrs Eddy appeared on the balcony and briefly expressed joy at greeting many followers at her home.
Thirty members of James Nt. Emmet post G A R plan to form a lodge of the Sons of Malta, an antebellum secret order in Wabash Indiana. They possess a copy of the old ritual and aim to revive the organization.
Chicago grain quotes show Wheat at 66% to 66% on Sept, Corn around 43% to 44% with September 44%, Oats near 26%, Lard and Short Ribs listed with several bids. Live stock prices in East Buffalo and St Louis reflect steady to higher demand for cattle hogs and sheep with varied runs and prices.
The Russian ambassador Count Arthur Cassini said after sailing for Russia that the U S Russia tariff dispute is an exceedingly small matter and will be settled soon. He predicted no high duty on American agricultural machinery and stressed friendly relations while noting possible routes via Germany if needed.
Washington June 27 An official Italian government statement to the state department declares Italy pays no export bounty on sugar. The note follows Treasury orders suspending liquidation of Italian sugar and mirrors Russia’s stance on bounty payments.
Logansport Ind June 27 Mrs Elizabeth Smith has finished her annual cherry canning. She has been blind for many years yet continues to put up fruit each season. She detects bad cherries by touch and works steadily at the task.
The item lists military movements and incidents including the fortieth infantry mustered out at San Francisco, an unexploded bomb found in a railway carriage in Italy, and various wartime leadership and indemnity notes. It also reports baseball scores from Chicago to Baltimore, a golden wedding and local building ties in Rapp, and a McPherson plague story with town disruption due to toads invading after dry weather.
A woman matching Miss Helen Fifield was spotted in North Greenfield near Milwaukee with a young man and bicycles. The sighting follows her January disappearance from Janesville and the telegram confirming a safe return claimed by a relative.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew has completed his last will and testament. The year ending June 30 will show U S foreign trade at 2 4 billion with 1 5 billion exports and 900 million imports. A fire in Fire and Mayfield Kentucky destroyed about 200 thousand dollars of property mainly tobacco. Mrs Will Hobbs and her mother drowned at Mercer Wisconsin. Anti Clerical mobs continue attacking churches in Spain.
King Edward greeted D. B. Henderson and Henry White in Marlborough House garden. Henderson said the king was frank and agreeable and predicted closer Anglo American ties. Gillet spoke of visits to Ski Bo Castle and the Carnegies and expressed gratitude for English hospitality.
Kruger president of the late South African Republic was greeted at Rotterdam station by the burgomaster and many societies. A town hall welcome praised shared liberty struggles, amid a torchlight procession and celebra tions. A grand serenade followed with a remarkable public display and flag ceremonies.
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