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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1898

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Meat Inspection Ruling Deemed Technical by Officials

Judge Rodgers ruled federal meat inspection law unconstitutional in Fort Smith Arkansas. Officials say the decision is largely technical and will not halt interstate and export meat inspection. They regret the failure to convict Boyer over a bribe charge and will continue enforcement despite the ruling.

Washington Rodgers Fort Smith Ark United States Agricultural Department Boyer Wilson Bureau Salmon Animal Industry Bureau Rogers United States Supreme Court Congress Chicago Bureau of Commissioner of Health Reynolds

Government Debates Response to Postmaster Murders

Cabinet discussions focus on two recent postmaster killings in the south, Lake City DC and Ada GA, amid moves to abolish affected offices. President unsettled yet seeks a uniform rule, while Ada’s case remains under inquiry into whether the appointed Free man had assumed duties and whether the death stemmed from appointment or a quarrel.

Washington South Cuba Maine Lake City D. C Ada Freeman

Memorial Tablet Proposed for Maine Disaster Victims

In Washington on March 2, Senator Perkins of California reported a favorable blueprint for a bronze memorial tablet in the Capitol honoring officers and sailors who perished in the Maine disaster at Havana Harbor. The resolution passed. Also noted, Stewart opposed the bankruptcy bill conference, and the Alaska homestead bill received no action. The House began debate on the Loud bill re second-class matter, mirroring the prior Congress version.

Washington Senate Perkins California Committee On Naval Affairs Bacon Capitol Maine Havana Harbor Stewart Alaska House

Treasury public debt and cash balance report shows declines

The monthly treasury statement shows total public debt at 1 010 104 216 with a month’s decrease of 1 57 122 as cash increases. It breaks down interest bearing debt 847 366 68 and non interest bearing 386 974 069 totaling 1 235 668 419, cash components 204 063 971 gold 511 858 834 silver 107 564 958 paper 33 684 002 with net cash balance 225 564 203 after demand liabilities 631 607 563.

Washington Treasury

Counterfeit $2 Treasury Note Surface in Secret Service Find

Washington reports a new counterfeit two dollar treasury note has appeared. The note bears check letter B and plate number 28 as identified by the secret service.

Washington Treasury Secret Service

Treasury reports February surplus of 1.07 million

The treasury statement issued yesterday shows receipts exceeded expenditures in February by 1,073,102 dollars. The surplus reflects month’s financial performance and signals improved fiscal balance for the period.

Washington Treasury

Wisconsin Attorney General probes wholesale grocers trust

Milwaukee March 2 The Evening Wisconsin reports that Attorney General Mylrea is investigating the Wisconsin Wholesale Grocers association for possible trust activity. He aims to enforce statutes against trade restraints and price fixing with a wide inquiry, listing sixty two questions. Other firms named include Arbuckle Brothers Woolson Spice American Sugar Refining National Sugar Refining Mollenhauer Sugar Procter Gamble and Diamond Match Fairbank Co Northwestern Yeast Howell & Co B Leidersdorf & Co and American Tobacco.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Mylrea Wisconsin Wholesale Grocers’ Association Arbuckle Brothers The Woolson Spice Company American Sugar Refining Company National Sugar Refining Company Mollenhauer Sugar Refining Company D. H. Howell, Son

Toughs on the Ball Field Adopt Radical League Rule

The National League adopted a sweeping measure to curb obscene or vulgar language by players. A three judge board of discipline will try offenders and may suspend or ban for life. The first tribunal includes L C Krauthoff, Louis Kramer, and Frederick K Stearns with terms of varying years.

St. Louis National Base Ball League Board of Discipline L. C. Krauthoff Kansas City Louis Kramer Cincinnati Frederick K. Stearns Detroit Mich National League League

Will of Waterloo bachelor may yield large bequests

Stockton reports Peter Christesen, wealthy bachelor farmer near Waterloo, died recently leaving an estate over 100000 dollars with no known heir in Denmark. Public Administrator Norton handles estate as no will is found though a possibly executed document once with Judge Baldwin may surface from Washington after a postal delay. In Richmond Marcus Mote, 81, Quaker artist, dies. famed for challenging Quaker prudence by influencing drawing instruction in Indiana public schools.

Stockton Cal Peter Christesen Waterloo Denmark Norton Baldwin Christesen Washington Richmond Ind Marcus Mote Society of Friends Mote Indiana

Terrific hurricane devastates New Caledonia and ships

A fierce hurricane struck New Caledonia causing major shipping damage. The storm also crossed the Loyalty Islands and sank a French gun boat.

Sydney New Caledonia Loyalty Islands

City Robber Steals Tourist’s Money Bloods Chicago’s Bad Name

Max Nodorac, a Swiss traveler visiting Chicago from Denver, reports $250 stolen from his belt while touring Wells Street lodging and city sights. He claims he has faced fair treatment in other world cities, but Chicago robbed him within 24 hours of arrival, prompting a vow to depart soon. He carries $500 in a belt and $260 in his vest, visited two museums and saloons, and plans to watch for thieves until departing.

Chicago Max Nodorac Nodorac Central Station London Paris New York California Denver Wells Street Switzerland

Brother Confesses Robbery Guilt to Save Kin

In Chicago a saloon keeper victimized December robbery is solved as Frank Will admits he robbed Thomas McDonald at 82 Chicago avenue and offers to take his brother Robert’s punishment. Robert, jailed and bound for Joliet, is spared when Frank changes places. Trial had false alibi and witness testimony for both men.

Chicago Frank Will Robert Thomas McDonald Joliet Chicago Avenue Martin Morley Robert J. Hill Morley Hill Sherman Frank Robert Hill

Unknown murder tale shocks revival audience in Dubuque

A revival in Dubuque hears an old man confess to a six year old murder along a country road near Fennimore Wisconsin. He claims two accomplices killed a peddler and buried the body with only fifteen dollars found. The man gives his name as Michael Noggles.

Dubuque Jesus Michael Noggies Fennimore Grant County Wis Noggles

Emil Lueders in Haitian German controversy

Emil Lueders, described as a person of mixed Haitian and German heritage, is noted as a figure connected to a Haitian German controversy. The text frames him as the central subject of the dispute and references his role in the ongoing matter.

Emil Lueders Port Au Prince Lueders

Long asserts Spain not involved in Maine blast

Secretary Long, in a casual cabinet remark, said his personal view is that Spain’s official participation in the Maine disaster is practically eliminated. He stressed the comment was not official and noted no new evidence from the court of inquiry influenced his stance.

Washington Maine Long John D. Lona White House Navy Department Spain Georgia South Carolina Senor Du_ Bose Havana

Discovery Boosts Gas Output From Drowned Wells

Kokomo Indiana March 2 Superintendent Coyle of the Indiana Natural Gas and Oil company says a new process can recover gas from wells drowned by water in the Indiana gas belt. He claims the method reactivates abandoned wells and could be worth millions to manufacturers with substantial plant investments.

Kokomo Ind Coyle Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company Chicago Indiana Gas Belt

Judge dissolves injunction over Tippecanoe club expulsions

Judge Neff of the common pleas court dissolves the injunction that barred the Tippecanoe club from expelling Mayor McKisson and legislators Bramley Burke and Mason for their roles in opposing Hanna in the late senatorial campaign. Directors may now dismiss the offending members. In Anderson Indiana union workers dismissed from Pittsburg Plate Glass at Elwood plan actions on discrimination claims tied to union principles.

Cleveland Neff The Common Pleas Court Tippecanoe Club McKisson Bramley, Burke and Mason Hanna Anderson Ind Pittsburg Elwood

Shilohs Cure and Clover Root Tea Ad in Buffalo

Local ads tout Shilohs Cure as a leading consumption remedy sold by Glasgow and Lytle. Karl’s Clover Root Tea promoted for constipation and purification, with guarantees and nasal injector offer. Also references Shilohs Catarrh remedy and warning against coughs turning to consumption.

Buffalo N.Y Soan Glasgow & Lytle Shiloh Glasgow and Lytle Karl Glasgow, & Lytle

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