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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

Page

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Democratic Keynote Attacks Trusts Over Cuba Reciprocity

A caucus of Democratic House members adopted a declaration condemning the Republican majority for blocking reciprocity with Cuba. They criticized Senate inaction, sugar trust protection, and pledged immediate anti trust reform and duty reductions on American made goods. They urged adjournment only after these measures become law.

Cuba Dewey Washington House of Representatives Congress House Sigar Trust Resto Senate Polley Democracy United States

Fight Over Child Ends With Kidnapping Attempt In Flint

In Flint Michigan on June 28 Don Rumsey seized his four year old daughter Flossie from his former wife now married to Umpire William Miller of the State Baseball League. Mrs Rumsey had been granted custody of one child in a Shiawassee County divorce. Rumsey snatched the infant at the station and fled as Miller pursued. Rumsey knocked Miller unconscious and escaped planning to take the child to New York.

Flint Mich Don Rumsey Flossie William Miller State Baseball League

Notable Cabinet Event Outside the White House in Eighty Years

Washington June 28 first regular cabinet session held outside the White House since 1800 President Roosevelt arrived from New London to Lafayette Square the new executive mansion Senator Kean of New Jersey first official visitor to the new home several others called to inspect premises after the meeting no public statement issued Indianapolis June 28 James N Kennedy protests against national officers instructing delegates for a coal mining suspension convention caution urged in selecting local delegates Indiana Photographers Elect Officers Warsaw June 28 George J Parrott Port Wayne secretary W F E Wilmer Crown Point treasurer J Burgholtzer Washington Winona proposed as site for next year convention Four Deaths 500000 Damages Yankton June 28 storm fatalities Mrs Frank Johnson Dr Curtis Beresford Mrs Bierce Knud Rye and property losses in path of storm expected to reach 500000

Washington White House Roosevelt New London Conn Lafayette Square Kean New Jersey Indianapolis Ind James N. Kennedy Indiana Mine Workers’ Organization Indiana Warsaw Indiana Association of Photographers George J. Parrott Port Wayne W. F E. Wilmer Crown Point J. Burgholtzer Winona Proebel Ball Yankton Reno Knud Rye Frank Johnson Curtis Beresford Bierce

Mayor lends pull to Des Moines strike of telephone girls

Des Moines Iowa June 28 Mayor Brenton visits strike bound telephone girls and urges managers to recognize the union He plans to summon the council to consider stricter enforcement of the Mutual telephone franchise while noting the Bell company lacks a franchise and its street rights are in court He warns labor unions could paralyze industry if the girls win and says department stores will feel union power next

Des Moines Brenton Ele Trades and Labor Assembly Bell

Man Found Dead in Office by Gas Suicides Hemspeat Lawyer

James E. Pearson, 65, a well known lawyer from Hempstead with an office in Brooklyn, was found dead in his office in despair. He killed himself by illuminating gas. In his hand he held a note or item of personal significance.

New York James E. Pearson Hempstead L. L Brooklyn Tie

Chicago livestock and grain market roundup June 27

Prices and receipts across Chicago and Buffalo markets show hogs, cattle, and sheep with varied demand. In Chicago, hogs sold 6.00 to 7.45, cattle from 4.50 to 6.75, and sheep from 3.50 to 7.00. Buffalo quoted lighter bids, porkers steady and cattle steady to slow. Separate notes cover Milwaukee grain steady, Ottawa Beach near-drowning incident, and Rock Island promoter news.

Chicago Ota Texas East Buffalo Buffalo Unning Stevens

Downtown Saloon Holdup Ends in Chase and Shootout

In Chicago on June 28 two armed men robbed a Lake Street saloon, taking about $20 from proprietor J. Kelly. Porter Ben Tilk ran for help as the pair fled, a running gun fight followed near City Hall, and Tilk waved an ice cleaver shouting Stop thief as officers pursued the robbers.

Chicago Ben Bill Delli & Kelly Lake Street J. C. Kelly Ax Porter Tilk

Robbers Fire Back as Chicago Cash Raid Ends in Capture

Two suspects, Cornelius Ryan and James Doyle, eluded guards after a banklike cash raid in Chicago. Patrolman Courtney exchanged shots with the fleeing robber near Clark and Randolph, subduing Ryan. Doyle was later arrested, money recovered, and both men jailed at the Central station.

Nervous Prostration Reversed by Dr Miles Nervine

Mrs M E Lacy of Fortville Indiana describes chronic fatigue and mental fog as nervous prostration. She credits one dose of Dr Miles Nervine with quieting nerves and seven bottles restoring health and energy.

Dr. Miles M. E. Lacy Fortville Ind Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart

Republican Industrial League elects officers in Springfield

The Republican Industrial League of Ulinitis held its biennial convention in Springfield. Officers elected include President George W. Geary of Chicago and Vice Presidents James Taylor Veera Themis Hudson Galva Jobo Lt Thomuss Spring Valley Henry Wilson Springfield John Williams Dunnville Richard Bowers Chicago Jobo Lyons Chicago and Secretary William Scalfe Springfield. The group endorses national and state administrations and plans to make the league a national affair with headquarters in Chicago discussed for the coming term.

Springfield Uls Republican Industrial League of Ulinets George W. Geary Chicago James Taylor Veera Themis Hundson Galva Jobo Lt. Thomuss Spring Valley Henry Wilson John Williama Dunnville Richard Bowers Jobo Lyons Willam Scalfe League

Fifteenth Annual Session of United Commercial Travelers

In Columbus Ohio the fifteenth annual session of the supreme council United Commercial Travelers is in progress. The item notes parallel events including a fatal train collision in Knoxville Tennessee and a $1000 theft, plus corporate and legal matters across multiple states.

Supreme Council, United Commercial Travelers Colummbus Ohio

King Edward’s health shows improvement in Buckingham Palace bulletin

London reports say the king had a comfortable day and substantial improvement. A later bulletin at 1 o’clock confirmed continued improvement as crowds cheered outside Buckingham Palace. The Prince and Princess of Wales dined with foreign royals, then returned home, as physicians’ opinions remained unanimous on the case.

London Buckingham Palace Seatia King Edward Muckingham Palace Lord Churchill Prince Princess of Wales

Buckingham Palace King’s Recovery Banner at Liverpool Lights

Reports state the king’s condition improves with peritonitis risk fading and doctors confident in Dizjesto’s recovery. Liverpool illuminated last night to celebrate the hopeful news and public reaction.

Diajesto Liverpool

Teachers Doubtless Dead in Cebu Murder Case

Manila reports positive proof that four U S teachers missing since June 10 on Cebu island were likely murdered. Police recovered a revolver watch and chain belonging to Thomas, one of the teachers, on a man killed resisting arrest.

Manila United States Cebu Consatabulary Thomas

Portuguese Troops Win Decisive Victory in Zambesi Region

Portuguese forces secure a decisive victory against rebels in the upper Zambesi area of Portuguese East Africa. Roosevelt dined at Senator Lodge’s home. The steamer Dolphin arrived at Vancouver from Skagway with a Dawson shipment worth 1000 dollars. Carnegie Steel raises wages for 15000 workers by 1 cent.

Zambesi

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